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Exhaust #138: The Bonus Program (with Shane McElrath) Dec 09, 2020

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Shane McElrath took a huge risk by leaving his old Troy Lee Designs KTM squad for Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. It was 250SX Championship or bust in 2020, and, well, it must have been bust, because he finished second. But was it? Shane says he's happy to have taken a risk and learned lessons even in defeat, even though he pointed out of the 250 class and found himself without a factory 450 ride. He felt even better after he tried the SmarTop/Bullfrog Spas/MotoConcepts Honda, a bike so good that he said he really couldn't walk away from it, even if it meant signing a supercross-only contract.

McElrath also hits on his own place in the sport: never the overwhelming favorite, but always a contender to win races and land on the podium. Where does he fit in? It's a question even he has wrestled with. In this podcast, Shane talks to Jason Weigandt to reveal the journey to his new ride, how the bonus-heavy structure will work, and his own position in the sport.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #137: Returning Star (with Jeremy Martin) Dec 09, 2020

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If not the biggest news of the off-season, it's at least the most surprising: Jeremy Martin has returned to Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, the team he rode for from 2012 to 2016. The previous ending of that relationship was not good, but Jeremy needed a new home after GEICO Honda closed, and he knows the Star YZ250F is a great bike. Jason Weigandt chats with Jeremy about the GEICO shutdown, signing with his old team, and why he didn't take the offer from Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki or Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull GasGas. Plus, the annual "can you finally win a supercross title" question!

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #136: The Hunter Lawrence Interview (with Hunter Lawrence) Dec 04, 2020

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This story is far too familiar for Hunter Lawrence: he's once again mending from an injury, this time a shoulder dislocation dating back to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opener. There's some good news, though, as Hunter and his brother Jett have factory Honda HRC 250 rides for 2021. Hunter feels he has plenty of time to make the gate for the Monster Energy 250SX West opener on February 20 in Glendale, and he's eager to finally put the injuries behind him and rack up some results. Jason Weigandt rings up the funny Australian for the latest on his 2021 deal.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #135: The Jett Lawrence Interview (with Jett Lawrence) Dec 04, 2020

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Even when word got out that the GEICO Honda team might have to close up shop, everyone knew Honda would find a place for Jett Lawrence. The 17-year-old Australian is the hottest prospect in the sport after a rookie pro season that saw him nearly win his third supercross race, then cap the year with a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross overall win at Fox Raceway. Plus, his off-track persona gives him popularity beyond his results. This week, Jett's Honda HRC factory 250F ride was announced as official, as was his new deal with Red Bull, which led to a cool video where he rides a half-width supercross track. Jason Weigandt rang up Jettson for a conversation about his new ride, his 2020 season, and the strange small-world story of training with Ken Roczen's dad back in the day.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Moto Marketing Podcast #55: FMFs Alex De La Peña Dec 03, 2020

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Luke Nesler is joined by Alex De La Peña, one of the driving forces behind all of the stellar brand-related content we all see from FMF. Alex tells his story of surfing roots and being a moto fan and how he ended up working for one of the coolest brands to ever exist in our sport.

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

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Exhaust #134: More Fun for Villopoto Nov 25, 2020

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Ryan Villopoto will headline the Monster Energy Master of the Pit pit-bike race next weekend in Pennsylvania. Of course he will. The nine-time AMA National Champion has really redefined the art of retired life, showing up at a massive variety of events and guaranteeing that he will ... well, not always win, but pretty much always have the most fun. The retired side of Ryan Villopoto is much different than his public persona in his racing days, and the fans love it. Jason Weigandt called Villopoto this morning to talk pit-bike racing, the friends who help him find these events to do, and then just generally chat with one of the most unfiltered voices in the sport today.

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #134: More Fun for Villopoto Nov 25, 2020

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The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #133: Privateer Life Ain't Bad (with Alex Ray) Nov 25, 2020

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Alex Ray's pathway through the sport is beyond unorthodox, as he went from not even a top-ten B rider from Tennessee to getting dropped off in California to learn supercross. Next thing you know he has a pro license and is going through the whoops with his eyes closed! Today, A-Ray is a consistent 450SX main-eventer and one of the funniest riders in the pits, riding for the SGB Maxxis Babbitt's Kawasaki team. Through A-Ray you'll learn one of the most underappreciated parts of this sport: privateers might not make the big bucks, but they have more fun at the races than anyone. Alex chats with Jason Weigandt and explains his remarkable rise (with huge help from Davi Millsaps, for example) in this podcast.

The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Moto Marketing Podcast 54: Rob Buydos and Davey Coombs Nov 25, 2020

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Luke Nesler is joined in-studio by Davey Coombs as they bring on Rob Buydos to talk about the creation of Moto Fite Klub and their next event, the Monster Energy Master of the Pit, happening on December 5.

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Main Event Moto- Ep# 181 - Fence Post Femur Nov 23, 2020

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This week Daniel Blair, Tool Man Dan, and Producer Joe talk silly season and do the Jacob Hayes fundraiser raffle giveaway! Hang out with them as Daniel focuses on the headlines in the sport and sometimes it goes off the rails.

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