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**The Racer X Podcast Network**

A podcast from Jason Weigandt and the editorial staff of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online covering motocross, supercross, and dirt bike culture.

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2018 Foxborough Supercross 250 Class Post-Race Press Conference Apr 22, 2018

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250 podium men Zach Osborne, Jordon Smith, and Kyle Peters discuss their nights in Massachusetts.

Exhaust #7: Growing and Giving Back to the Industry with Jon-Erik Burleson Apr 19, 2018

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When Jon-Erik Burleson announced he would step down as the head of KTM North America at the end of 2016, it was a shocker in the industry, as the brand was in the midst of meteoric growth, and JEB (pronounced "Jeb"), as he is known, certainly had reason to enjoy life near the top of that chain. As you'll learn in this week's Racer X Exhaust Podcast, though, Jon-Erik is someone who wants to be comfortable being uncomfortable and wants the challenge of being unsettled. Post-KTM, he's settled into philanthropic roles in the industry, including the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association and the Kurt Caselli Foundation. Why does he identify better coaching as a way to grow this industry? Why did he leave KTM at the top? What other plans does he have for business? What were the challenges involved with running KTM's North American business? JEB, one of the sharpest and most articulate businessmen in this industry, explains plenty in this interview with Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #6: Ryan Dungey Apr 09, 2018

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Jason Weigandt dials up Ryan Dungey and gets a solid hour of candid conversation with the four-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion. Dungey reveals much, explaining his struggles with the mental side—including hiring a sports psychologist—to Eli Tomac's charge last season, the 2017 Vegas finale, and the burnout that he feels led to his injury in 2016, and consequently considering retirement. He even explains how he and Ken Roczen, rivals at the time, ended up living across the street from each other! He also addresses the rumors that have him returning for Lucas Oil Pro Motocross this summer. He's moved back to Minnesota and is figuring out what's next for his life post-racing, but for now, there are still many racing stories to tell. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #5: Rick Johnson's Last Stand Apr 02, 2018

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Jason Weigandt rings up seven-time AMA National Champion Rick Johnson to talk about the legendary 1990 Atlanta Supercross, where the crowd and his own will pushed him back toward the front—even while his ailing right wrist was telling him not to. It's a look into the spirit of a championship-level athlete who was not willing to let go of his time at the top. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #4: Aldon Baker's Power of Paranoia Mar 27, 2018

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Jason Weigandt gets a tour of Aldon Baker's Florida facility and also goes in depth to explain what he's learned watching Aldon and his athletes operate through the years. Aldon's record is amazing: he's trained 13 supercross champions during his 17 years in the sport. Yet he still believes he's only as good as his last race, and he operates as if he's still trying to prove himself, not one of the most accomplished trainers in the sport's history. Perhaps it's that power—the power of paranoia—that allows him to stay motivated and transfer that effort into his athletes. Enjoy this conversation with Jason and Aldon, episode 4 of the Racer X Exhaust Podcast, brought to you by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #3: Running with Roczen Mar 22, 2018

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During a week spent stalking the top riders in Florida, Jason Weigandt hooked up with Ken Roczen and trainer Blake Savage for afternoon run near Ken's house in Clermont, Florida. Once Weege realized he wasn't going to have a heart attack, he turned on the recorder to ask Ken about his recovery and his philosophies on training, then spoke with Savage to learn more about his background. Savage carries out a fitness program prescribed by trainer Peter Park, and using his own experience as a racer and his personal connections with Roczen (his sister is Kenny's fiancée), he's become quite a secret weapon to several top riders, including Adam Cianciarulo, Cole Seely, Christian Craig, and Chase Sexton. Episode 3 of the Racer X Exhaust podcast gets you right in the middle of a training day to get a feel for how it all goes down. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is sponsored by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #2: Talking Daytona History with Davey Coombs Mar 14, 2018

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Straight from the infield at Daytona International Speedway, Jason Weigandt is joined by Davey Coombs to discuss the roots of the Daytona Supercross, which started before supercross actually even existed. From three-minute laps and riding over the pit walls to the invention of the term supercross to Ricky Ryan's 1987 shocker, Weege and DC discuss everything about the longest-running race on the SX calendar. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura.

Exhaust #1: Introduction Mar 09, 2018

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Jason Weigandt introduces you to the newest Racer X podcast.

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