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Exhaust #162: Eli's Switch (with Eli Tomac) Oct 01, 2021

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The news is officially out that Eli Tomac will join Monster Energy/Star Yamaha Racing for 2022, and Jason Weigandt called Eli in Colorado at 9 a.m. Mountain Time to get some thoughts from him on the deal. Eli makes it clear that he didn't make the switch as a change of scenery, or to make more money. This is a performance decision, and now he knows it's up to him to prove it's the right one. Have a listen to hear his side of the story.

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On-X Maps.

Moto Markting Podcast #92: AJ Catanzaro Oct 01, 2021

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Luke Nesler is joined by supercross athlete and Moto Academy owner AJ Catanzaro to discuss generating a following and developing a business model that allows AJ to go racing at a high level while generating revenue on and off the track.

Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com.

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Exhaust #161: Motocross of Nations Analysis Sep 27, 2021

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Did you pay attention to the Motocross of Nations? Jason Weigandt and Kellen Brauer think you should, because even without Team USA in the event, it was action-packed right to the end. The event was even decided based on a course-cutting penalty! Dig into everything that happened right here.

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On X Maps, and Cardo Systems.

Exhaust #160: Podcast Italiano (w/ Tony Cairoli) Sep 24, 2021

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Jason Weigandt took a tour of Italy, but not the Olive Garden kind, when KTM sent him to Rome to cover Tony Cairoli's retirement announcement. It was a grand event, held far from a racetrack in the center of the one of the most historic cities in the world. Why such a big deal? Cairoli deserves it, and KTM wants to keep its alumni riders happy into retirement. Weigandt dives into some of the stories surrounding Cairoli's future and then chats with the legendary nine-time World Champion, as well as MXGP journalists Adam Wheeler and Lewis Phillips. Then some perspective from walking around the city!

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Cardo Systems, and On X Maps.

Moto Marketing Podcast #91: Dave Drakes Sep 23, 2021

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Luke Nesler is joined by Dave Drakes of The Collective Experience. Dave talks about his unique program that helps privateers and introduces aspiring industry professionals to the motocross workforce.

Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com.

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Main Event Moto - Ep# 206 - It's The Smell Sep 12, 2021

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Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, Darkside, Andy Gregg with the GUTS Racing Girls and Producer Joe talk about the final round of the 2021 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown. Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails.

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Moto Markting Podcast #90: My Pitboard's Kibby Pollak Sep 10, 2021

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Luke Nesler is joined by Kibby Pollak of My Pitboard to talk about the invention of a product that was totally new to the motocross market and how he has worked to grow the awareness and understanding of his revolutionary tool.

Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com.

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Racer X Read Out: "Blue Plate Special" Sep 09, 2021

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Once upon a time, AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross points were combined to determine the AMA Grand National Championship in the short-lived Wrangler Super Series. Davey Coombs reads his feature "Blue Plate Special" from the November 2021 issue of Racer X magazine.

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Special Episode: When We Were Kings (w/ We Went Fast) Sep 08, 2021

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Forty years ago, a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World Motocross community on its head. Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen, and Johnny O'Mara won the Trophée des Nations (250) on September 6, 1981 in Lommel, Belgium, and then the Motocross des Nations (500) a week later in West Germany.

This is a special collaboration between Racer X Illustrated and We Went Fast. "When We Were Kings" ran in the September/October 1998 issue of Racer X magazine—yes, 1998, when Racer X was in its first year as a full-color glossy and only printing six times a year. "When We Were Kings" is the story behind how the team was formed and how they pulled off the most stunning upset in motocross history.

Here's a brief synopsis if you're not already familiar: In 1981, for the third year in a row, the AMA wasn't even going to send a team. Then a magazine editor named Dick Miller stepped in to take over the organizing efforts and whipped up interest. The man literally held bake sale–style events to raise money.

Winning one of the events would have been massive. Winning both was shocking.

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Moto Marketing Podcast #89: BMX Legend Barry Nobles Sep 03, 2021

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Luke Nesler is joined by BMX legend Barry Nobles to talk about how he reignited his career by using Youtube and Instagram. This is a great episode to show moto athletes what's possible for their careers. Barry has a major partnership with Mercedes-Benz as a result of the effort he's putting into his content.

Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com.

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