The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we lay it all out there of what could have happened to decide the Pro Motocross Championship at Ironman. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Intro & Troy Lee/Race Tech sponsor reads 02:01 SMX finale preview: stadiums, heat, and hard-pack dirt 04:57 Lawrence family 'fix' controversy: the case for suspicion 14:36 The Hayden/Jorge hypothetical & the fanbase divide 21:54 Deegan's crash sparked it all 23:30 Kellen on LVK's silence & Steve's in-race-decision theory 28:23 Sport needs to grow up: agents, unions, and TV money 33:52 Fantasy football insurance stories & sponsor reads 35:25 Eli Tomac's retirement, decline, and GOAT debate 44:14 Jorge Prado, Cooper Webb & career number banter 49:22 Ad reads & ClubMX SMX team update 54:49 250SX and 450SX Anaheim predictions 1:00:20 Justin Hill's Ironman comeback & fantasy football rant 1:04:56 ASV ad read, fantasy contest results & sign-off

Sergio Avanto, now at FOX MTB, talks about the innovations in MTB that could work in moto, his path in and out of the motocross industry, working with James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Ken Roczen and others, the politics in factory racing, his accomplishments, regrets and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:02 Show intro & sponsor rundown 01:18 Guest intro: Sergio Avanto 02:36 Sergio's return to mountain biking with FOX 04:28 MTB suspension customization, fork tech & OEM testing 14:52 Fork tech evolution & the e-bike suspension challenge 20:20 Specialized's Genie Shock & American vs European rider styles 24:05 Ad reads & FOX's Live Valve NEO system 31:58 USD forks, Answer Manitou & breaking into Factory Yamaha 38:20 Learning suspension from John R and Ross Maeda 44:27 James Stewart's photographic memory & Kawasaki whoop curve 52:24 Adapting bikes to riders (Barcia) & Kawasaki's data problems 59:46 James' L&M fork stiffness debate & Suzuki's frame edge 1:07:34 Ad reads & the pivot-point/AMP-link history 1:13:10 Honda's 2027 bike, leaving Yamaha & Keith McCarty 1:19:02 Kawasaki/RCH suspension politics: Barcia and Roczen 1:31:19 Roczen's low-maintenance Suzuki title & building FOX's MotoShock 1:35:22 Aftermarket suspension struggles & the L&M/Larry Brooks fallout 1:41:31 Ad reads & what made elite riders special 1:44:29 Toughest riders to reach & why data-driven setups fail 1:53:15 Kawasaki's inflexible setups & leaving for RCH 1:57:34 Toxic Suzuki team rivalry & Villopoto as best tester 2:03:43 Happiest career moments & would Sergio return to moto 2:09:58 Custom NEO tune requests & sign-off 2:12:16 Outro

Weege, JT and Matthes get together to discuss Eli Tomac announcing he's hanging up the boots after SMX, his legacy, where he sits all-time, speculating on why he decided now and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:10 Intro, Renthal ad & Tomac retirement announcement 01:22 Why now? Paulo crash and career-altering injuries 09:36 Results decline as the real trigger 13:54 KTM silly season fallout & where he ranks historically 20:21 Star Racing motivation theory & Cooper Webb contract twist 25:03 Ranking Tomac among the all-time greats 32:00 Tomac's philosophy vs. the Alden/Ricky/Ryan era 36:58 Family life, what's next, and sign-off

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss Eli Tomac deciding to retire, and rehash our predictions from the start of Pro Motocross. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Intro and season wrap-up setup 02:33 Eli Tomac announces retirement 03:35 The Supercross-only deal timeline 06:45 Why Tomac walked away now 08:17 Team USA snub speculation 12:11 Favorite Tomac memories 15:20 Tomac vs. Kenny Roczen longevity 17:36 Reacting to the retirement video 20:08 Alpinestars ad and Tomac's gear legacy 24:35 Biggest Flop: Sexton and Forkner 27:25 Loser's Ride: Ferrandis and AP 28:33 New Winner: Prado vs. Deegan 30:43 Cole Davies debate and outside criticism 35:52 Partzilla ad and PRMX playoff battle 37:10 Impressive Team: Cowboy vs. Triumph 42:21 Champions category: Jett and Shimoda picks 43:42 Dramatic Storyline predictions review 46:30 Team USA prediction victory lap 49:17 Surprise winner and Summer of Blank picks 53:33 Icon Meats ad and Icon of the Week 54:55 Sign-off and SMX playoffs tease

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Cold open & sponsor rundown 01:18 Ironman overview & Fly Racing ad 03:06 Setting up the Jett/Hunter fix controversy 06:09 Confirmation bias, gambling conspiracy & JT's ankle evidence 12:19 Weege's Jet interview & Moto 2 recap 17:28 Three fix theories, broadcaster speculation & JT's prize-money theory 28:02 Respecting Hunter's talent & will Jett return to form 32:46 Congrats Hunter, HRC celebration & scoop banter 35:27 Honda execs at the track / Toru talk 37:09 Jorge Prado's dominant win & Unadilla re-litigation 43:04 Prado's playoff whoops take & RJ Hampshire's runner-up 45:03 Coop-Harup battle, real Cooper Webb & MXoN prep 49:41 Hayden's start-money denial & Eli Tomac's last national 53:16 Zach Osborne's secret DNF & Cowie bails on Nations 55:15 Team USA Nations drama rant 58:07 Zacho's Brazil race, AP, D16, Barcia & Pipe Suzuki offer 1:02:20 450 class recap: Beaton, Harrison & Justin Hill's look 1:06:51 Gavin Gracek Award debate, Corndog & Canadian legends 1:13:03 Levi Kitchen's crash & the media-criticism debate 1:18:54 Beaumere & Hymus's Nations plans 1:21:10 Track-section rant (GNCC layout) 1:25:42 RyderD's podium, dad-credibility stories & Star's rough year 1:32:48 Landon Gordon, Romano & the points math on Davies' title 1:36:24 Mosman/Thrasher moves, McAdoo & Lux Turner's dog 1:42:14 Dax Bennett, Husqvarna's shutdown & Brody Connelly's mystery dip 1:47:22 Mechanic shuffle & Star's 250 manager guessing game 1:49:22 Brunt ad, Duff's villain arc & SMX preview plug 1:52:26 Clarifying Hunter's contract & final wrap-up 1:55:17 Sign-off

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:56 Chance Hymas 06:06 Cooper Webb 11:38 RJ Hampshire 18:00 Levi Kitchen 21:14 Justin Hill 27:18 Ryder Malinowski 29:30 Daniel Blair 30:56 Quinn Amiok 33:20 Tanner Ward

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we dive into what happens in these championship deciding races and also welcome special guest Hunter Yoder onto the show. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Show open and sponsor rundown 02:34 Hunter vs Jett Ironman prediction 05:51 Did Jett throw Bud's Creek? debate 09:10 Kellen weighs in on letting Jett go 10:43 Motocross of Nations team selection drama 11:53 Hymas, Kitchen, Webb on Team USA roster 16:05 Cooper Webb's whirlwind Husky/WSX weekend 17:15 Kellen's MXoN funding rant 20:29 Who should pay for Team USA? 23:33 Zuuls, Seat Concepts, Maxxis ad reads 24:43 SMX qualifying: Justin Hill vs Mitchell Harrison 27:37 Daniel's old Troy Lee Designs gear 28:42 Baltimore/San Antonio Supercross schedule news 30:10 Shane McElrath and Benny Bloss to Beta 34:15 Hunter Yoder joins the show 35:46 Yoder's outdoor learning curve 38:21 Club MX truck vibe without Simonson 41:50 Testing the 2027 YZ250F 43:55 Who doubted Yoder's fantasy points 46:26 Club MX SMX Next lineup 47:26 Why Yoder isn't racing WSX 50:00 Life on the Club MX compound 55:14 Club MX rider superlatives: cheapest, best dressed 1:03:04 Yoder's rapid-fire hypotheticals 1:05:20 The Coenen brothers to Supercross 1:09:42 Star Racing's rising rookies: Maneer, Gordon, Dudney 1:14:02 Phil's engagement news 1:15:34 Yoder signs off, ASV ad read

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro & Bud's Creek recap 02:47 Bud's Creek 250 class results & team reviews 08:58 Survivor standings & 450 class results 13:25 450 team breakdowns: Dan, JT's disaster, Clayton 19:13 League standings, prizes & Fly Racing ad 23:32 Ironman 250 class picks & weather report 32:59 Wednesday 250 locks & 100% ad into 450 picks 37:54 Ironman 450 deep sleeper picks 42:24 Final 450 picks, Motosport.com ad & sign-off

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we go hard on some Motocross of Nations news and try to unpack how we move forward from this. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Show intro & Budds Creek recap tease 04:09 Roczen's cryptic Instagram post 06:42 MXDN bombshell: Yamaha's press release, no Deegan 07:54 How Team USA Nations politics began (2015-16) 12:55 The 'can we win' mental block rant 17:07 Supercross excuse debunked & Nations' marketing value 20:51 Money side: AMA/Feld funding and merch potential 29:35 Deegan's WSX schedule anger & Alpinestars ad 35:58 Monster purse idea & Team USA roster rumors 39:58 What changed between Unadilla and Budds Creek 44:57 450/250 title fight preview: Jett vs Hunter 53:09 Title fights to the wire, Partzilla ad & PRMX drama 55:34 MXGP Arnhem thriller & Herlings' GOAT case 1:03:33 James Stewart legacy comparison 1:05:07 Card game: the fear question 1:10:01 Food fears & seizing the day of not being Lewis 1:12:12 Questions for Dave Prater & sign-off

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open & sponsor rundown 01:20 Bud's Creek chaos recap, JT's Honda lunch & KJSC gear 10:45 Hunter's rough day & Jett's muted podium pace 18:12 Hunter's improvement vs Jett's ankle, Deegan's charge & the sight-lap miscue 26:28 Tear-off tech tangent & Jorge Prado's Unadilla redemption bet 31:55 450 moto scores, Renthal ad read & Mikkel Harrop's day 36:39 Barcia's hard racing vs Jett, RJ Hampshire's comeback & Tomac/Ferrandes rundown 43:49 Privateer rundown, Racetech ad, Beta's Benny Bloss deal & Jed Beaton's grind 49:31 450 points gap joke, Motosport/OnX ads & Yamaha YZ250F launch tangent 57:54 Chance Hymus's win/shoulder story, Cole Davies's title math & the gate-pick controversy 1:06:59 250 privateer rundown, Fly Racing ad & Cole Davies's title odds 1:14:34 Travis Pastrana breaks his leg & the Brunt Workwear ad 1:17:52 MXDN Team USA selection talk & bike rental fee debate 1:24:44 Who should pay for Team USA: AMA, Feld or in front? 1:29:35 Chance Hymus as a Team USA dark horse & Nations hype debate 1:34:10 Final Team USA purse debate & sign-off

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:57 Benny Bloss 06:49 Cooper Webb 09:21 Mitch Payton 14:53 Zach Osborne 17:52 Marshall Weltin 21:16 Henry Miller 25:06 Justin Barcia 30:52 Kyle Webster 39:17 Justin Rodbell 42:23 Chance Hymus 46:19 Nathan Ramsay

Lewis Phillips joins Matthes to break down 2027 silly season and who goes where, who is still out there and more. Then they get into the upcoming Team USA MXDN team --- CHAPTERS --- 00:10 Intro and Renthal ad read 02:05 Malcolm Stewart to Kawasaki 04:35 RJ Hampshire to Ducati 07:05 Ducati/Yamaha/Triumph/KTM rider rundown 08:05 Eli Tomac's future & AP's Triumph move 09:58 Cooper Webb to Tedder Racing 11:44 Chase Sexton-to-Kawasaki rumor 13:44 Bobby Reagan/Chisholm conspiracy theory 16:18 250 team rundown begins (Mitch, Star, Honda) 18:04 KTM and Triumph 250 rosters 20:52 Team USA MXDN roster uncertainty 23:59 Star's bike rental fees & Deegan merch money talk 26:27 Commercial 26:47 Assen prospects & Australia's MXDN status 27:00 Commercial 27:49 Wrap-up: Yamaha's wildcard fourth rider

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down the importance of Budds Creek, talk some silly season news, and more. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open & Race Tech ad read 02:55 Commercial 10:56 Firepower/Maxis ad read & Club MX news: Mark Phineas 21:40 Kellen quizzes Daniel on Club MX's future 23:48 Budds Creek preview: Hunter Lawrence's crash 33:19 Hayden Deegan's stats & 450 chassis talk 37:57 Namira ad read, 250 talk & silly season rumors 46:25 More silly season & does Deegan get paid for MXoN 54:13 Kellen's scoop: Deegan at MXoN & French roster 56:32 ASV Inventions ad read 58:01 Fantasy time: rough week & Budds Creek picks 1:04:15 Chase's tweet, Chiz's number & Budds Creek memories

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:21 Show open & Survivor recap 02:51 Unadilla results & league standings 05:32 250 class Unadilla recap: JT & Dan 10:18 Paul's 250 recap, Clayton's team & 450 tease 13:18 450 class disaster: JT & Dan's Unadilla teams 21:08 Admin standings, prizes & 100% ad read 23:15 Budds Creek 250 All-Star picks: rain talk 25:17 Commercial 26:10 Budds Creek 250 sleepers & final rosters 35:36 Fly Racing ad read 38:06 450 sleepers: Beaton, Tomac, Finesse, Plessinger 40:00 Rod Bell tangent 42:52 Team ISRT joke & mud talk 45:54 Commercial 46:18 Final 450 rosters & motosport.com ad 48:25 Prizes & sign-off

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we break down the championship fight in the 450 class after Hunter Lawrence's DNF, discuss what will happen with Team USA, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:07 Show intro bumper 01:14 Commercial 01:36 Hunter Lawrence's title fight flips upside down (Leatt ad) 07:15 Commercial 07:39 Can Jett's mistakes return? Prado/Deegan wildcard 09:53 Commercial 10:16 Prado's chances to split the Lawrences 12:18 Hunter's reaction & SMX standings tangent 15:24 Partzilla ad + PRMX team update 17:40 Team USA lineup speculation 23:03 France & Latvia Nations rosters 28:14 Commercial 28:41 Nations trivia: name a dominant Nations 35:05 Alpinestars TecAir MX ad + airbag banter 39:06 Commercial 39:31 Prado's KTM extension & Lux Turner to Husqvarna 43:10 Nate Thrasher to Pro Circuit & silly season rumors 47:26 Commercial 47:51 Barsha's future & Ducati's title fight math 50:19 Commercial 50:42 MXGP silly season wrap & Malcolm/Levi Kawasaki plan 54:40 Icon Meats ad + Icon of the Week picks 58:31 250 class title fight: Davies vs Kitchen 1:03:04 Box of Questions: dark sides & rule-breaking 1:06:18 LVK's identity in moto media debate 1:12:18 Commercial 1:12:44 Sign-off & Bud's Creek preview

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open 01:18 Unadilla review kickoff 05:56 Boot tradition, track talk & Hunter's crash 10:44 Hunter's stunning streak ends 12:12 Risk debate & runner-up history 19:31 Was Prado's ride track-induced? 22:19 Jett's ankle & Prado's setup secrecy 25:36 Prado's rise, Sexton tangent & Euro-track theory 28:43 Renthal/Maxxis ad read & Deegan's day 33:57 Marchbanks, Beaton & Finnis's rides 39:11 Cooper fades, Tomac & Webb's returns 46:03 Zach Osborne's letdown & AP's bike woes 54:58 Ad reads: Racetech, Fly, Motosport, OnX 56:55 250 title fight: Davies vs Kitchen's mistake 1:06:01 Mumford's breakout, Ryder D & McAdoo mystery 1:13:34 250 privateer rundown, Cochran's crash & Phoenix Honda's day 1:21:18 Feeling old, Brunt ad & Larry Fortin shoutout 1:27:22 Show close

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, DB and Steve give us first hand insight from WSX , LL's and discuss talking points heading into Unadilla. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Show intro & Calgary preview 02:13 Cheese bread at High's Steakhouse 04:43 PMG Suzuki's rough WSX Calgary debut 07:40 Tough blocks & the windstorm chaos 11:59 Stark bikes & elevation-affected starts 15:21 Commercial: Maxxis, Firepower & Seat Concepts 16:54 Kellen's honest review of the WSX broadcast 23:54 Commercial: Troy Lee Designs & StompGrip 24:41 Loretta Lynn's wrap-up: Zach Osborne's domination 29:24 Horizon Award debate & amateur standouts 34:39 Commercial: Zuul's Bag Co & Namira 36:09 Unadilla preview: silly season & Zach's number drama 42:02 450 predictions: Lawrences, Deegan & Eli watch 44:46 250 class: Cole Davies & Levi Kitchen pressure 46:54 Commercial: ASV Inventions 48:07 Brandon Hoss dominates plus-30 & Washougal fantasy recap 51:37 Fantasy picks for Unadilla 55:01 Sign-off & sponsor thanks

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dive very deep into the state of our sport and what could be on the horizon as we move forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Show open & WSX Round 1 / Unadilla preview 02:11 Davies vs Kitchen 250 title fight & heat topic 04:23 Davies heat rumors, Lewis's 2021 MXGP nostalgia & premier-class value debate 11:35 Motocross's "one premier class" structural problem 15:11 Fragmented global championships & MX2 age-out rule debate 19:04 250 vs 450 airtime balance & sport's marketability insecurity 21:34 WSX rider content, accessibility & the riding-in-the-week theory 27:53 SMX glass ceiling & social media channel merger idea 30:57 Feld / MX Sports partnership & asset protection dynamics 33:36 SMX's destiny, stadium venues & international track options 39:55 Atlanta / Mercedes-Benz Stadium venue debate 41:50 Atlanta SMX rename debate & international expansion steps 45:25 Columbus/Carson as stopgaps & calendar saturation argument 52:24 SMX going global: timeline speculation 54:57 NBC TV deal & playoffs marketing rationale 58:37 St. Louis stopgap wrap-up 1:00:08 Justin Hill & Robert Lambert quick hits 1:01:10 WSX Star/Stark elevation horsepower controversy 1:05:28 WSX Round 1 surprises: Dean Wilson & Christian Craig 1:06:43 WSX red/number one plate quirks & rumored changes 1:08:41 WSX international market analogy & optimism debate 1:11:34 WSX Race 3 non-count rule & half-points debate 1:13:11 Partzilla PRMX team recap & ad read 1:14:23 Brian Sue vs Zaragoza career disappointment debate 1:16:48 Icon of the Week: WSX weather, tuff blocks & Icon Meats ad 1:18:20 Loretta Lynn's recap: Landon Gibson's Horizon Award oddity 1:19:49 Malinowski vs Gibson prospects & Triumph 250 rumors 1:22:26 Unadilla predictions: Osborne, Beaton, Malcolm & Eli's 14-14 1:24:01 Zach Osborne fitness debate & Unadilla history trivia 1:25:25 Alpinestars ad read 1:29:59 Sign-off

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:01 Show intro 00:22 Washougal fantasy recap kickoff: Dan & JT's rides 02:00 Survivor pool duel & new results page walkthrough 05:36 250 class team recaps: Caden Dudnee no-show fiasco 10:46 Paul's 250 team recap & pivot to 450 class 12:33 450 class team recaps: Marchbanks crash & Freckle heroics 18:52 Championship standings check-in 20:57 Fly Racing ad read 22:07 Prize winners & Unadilla 250 preview kickoff 27:56 Unadilla 250 sleepers: Denno, Bennick 32:52 Deacon Denno's return & playoff-bound riders skipping nationals 35:31 100% ad read 36:21 Unadilla 450 all-star picks: Jett vs Hunter 38:13 450 non-all-star debate: Tomac, Plessinger, Corndog 45:12 Paul & JT finalize 450 picks and FFL calls 48:56 Dan finalizes 450 team & Hunter Lawrence FFL pick 50:27 Motorsport.com ad read, prizes & show sign-off

Weege joins Matthes to talk about the week that was at he ranch, the kids vs the vets, Alex Ray jumps on to talk about his issues as well as meeting KW then the guys talk some WSX opener at Calgary, wind, tuff blocks, J Hill, Webb and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 01:17 Intro and Fly Racing plugs 02:16 Weege's Loretta's coverage grind 02:48 Ranch results & vet riders controversy intro 04:51 Should ex-pros race at Loretta's? 07:31 Keefer vs Ezra Lusk debate 09:49 Pro Sport eligibility debate 11:08 Zacho, Phil, Weimer moto breakdown 11:55 Fatigue over race week for vets 12:55 Zach Osborne's comeback story & health issues 14:26 Zacho's new Beta deal and number 16 18:18 Phil Nicoletti's impressive week 19:33 Renthal ad read 20:42 Ezra Lusk (Yogi) vs Pavolny in 50+ 22:39 Yogi's injury and final Loretta's run 23:15 Re-Raceables plug and RJ Coliseum episode 24:07 Keefer's compliment from Yogi 25:02 Horizon Award debate: Malinowski vs Gibson 28:09 Landon Gibson's up-and-down career 29:59 Racetech ad read 30:39 65-85 class and Mason Murdy 33:43 Tristan Pruitt and B-class prospects debate 34:55 Getting Mako'd - the Plus 50 saga 37:03 Dark's Mako struggles continue 38:15 Keefer takes out Dark while lapping him 38:49 Fastest Man in Piedmont's Meta glasses bit 40:16 Motorsport.com ad read 42:00 Alex Ray joins the show 42:12 A-Ray meets Kevin Windham 43:12 A-Ray starstruck in the announce booth 44:51 The quad jump and Windham watching A-Ray 46:56 A-Ray's knee and camper drama 49:12 RM Army Suzuki bike problems 52:32 Bike dies on sighting lap disaster 54:41 Brother-in-law's backup Suzuki plan 56:14 A-Ray's final results - 14th overall 56:18 B Haas's incredible speed in 30+ 57:28 Alternate list and West Coast region talk 1:01:08 Why Loretta's track has the best passing 1:05:35 A-Ray's Loretta's sign-off and Windham thanks 1:08:10 Brunt Workwear ad and more Windham talk 1:11:36 WSX Calgary tough blocks disaster 1:13:05 Tough blocks flying in the wind chaos 1:16:39 WSX business model and fly-away rounds 1:25:28 Rick Ware Racing juggernaut - Coop vs Justin Hill 1:27:30 Is the WSX business model sustainable? 1:28:29 Stark electric bikes dominate starts 1:31:10 Elevation and fuel issues for Starks 1:34:08 Seb Tortelli's frustration with AMA/OEMs 1:36:01 AMA four-stroke rule history tangent 1:38:10 Wrap up WSX and Unadilla preview 1:40:08 Sign-off

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The owner of FXR Racing, Milt Reimer, sits down with Matthes at the 2027 Honda HRC launch about the rise of his company, the roots of it, signing riders and teams, his history with Matthes, what's next for them, moving to the USA and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro at Millville CRF450R test 00:43 Firepower/Maxxis/FXR ad plug 01:38 Millville history and Johnny O's gear tribute 02:58 Milt's Valley Sport and Leisure/Honda dealer days 04:23 Bringing moto style into snow gear 06:18 Lessons from the dealership into building FXR 08:37 MotoGear ramps up & Harley FXR trademark battle 17:00 Maxxis/FXR ad read 17:14 Snow vs moto revenue split 18:00 Malcolm Stewart's impact and fishing brand 19:34 Phil Nicoletti contract negotiation stories 22:14 Next product: protection gear and workwear 24:13 Australia, Quad Lock, and international growth 25:25 Triumph partnership and factory bike investment 27:05 Milt's proudest FXR moments 29:14 Biggest business mistakes and lessons learned 30:50 6D helmet partnership and concussion history 32:02 FTA sister brand discussion 33:37 Winnipeg vs US operations and wrap-up

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:05 Commercial 00:56 Cooper Webb 04:07 Dean Wilson 08:57 Cameron McAdoo 13:06 Justin Hill 18:04 Sebastien Tortelli

Jay Wilson talks about his role with Yamaha Japan in developing the production bikes versus his racing, what life is like in Japan for him and his family, how he ended up there, his relationship with the Lawrence's and Eddie Warren, his racing in the USA, bike talk and much more. --- CHAPTERS --- 01:18 Intro and Jay Wilson welcome 02:51 Jay's Tenere adventure bike tour in Japan 08:06 Japanese championship season and wrist injury recovery 12:25 Commercial 13:41 Developing young Japanese riders (Shoma, Nakajima) 15:08 Testing role vs race prep balance at Yamaha 21:34 How Jay became a skilled test rider 25:06 Honda's production/race team synergy with Lawrence brothers 27:38 Yamaha's shootout success and Honda chasing Yamaha's feel 45:43 Mud races and brutal Japanese track conditions 45:43 Frame/hanger/spoke torque testing minutiae 50:18 Next big innovation in production motocross bikes 51:53 Why Yamaha's KYB suspension stays consistent 53:53 Tim Gajser's struggles vs Jeffrey Herlings switch to Honda 56:34 Jay's Motocross of Nations near-miss and injury story 59:22 Why Jay moved to Japan and signed with Yamaha 1:06:28 Life in Japan with wife Misty and daughter Poppy 1:13:21 Commercial 1:14:05 Jay's US Supercross privateer/Star Racing experience 1:21:57 Possible return to race an MXGP for testing 1:21:57 Growing up with Hunter and Jett Lawrence 1:25:37 Hunter Lawrence's rise and riding efficiency 1:30:03 Darren Lawrence's coaching genius 1:32:48 Steve's YZ450F gripes: motor, clutch, chassis 1:36:57 Wrap-up and thanks to Jay Wilson 1:38:15 Sign-off

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we offer some wild predictions as we preview the start of the upcoming 2026 World Supercross Championship. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:07 Show intro 01:24 WSX 2026 excitement level & stop-start calendar 03:17 Show format explainer, Leatt ad read & Ted Lasso tangent 04:57 Good surprise picks: Simonson & Lopes 12:24 Biggest flop picks: Colt Nichols & Brian Su 16:58 Icon Meats ad read & Icon of the Week: Ben Watson 18:31 Random listener question & best new signing debate 24:15 SX1 Champion debate: Webb vs Anderson 30:48 Savace/Honda scuttlebutt, South Africa venue mystery & PRMX ad 36:48 SX2 Champion: Anstey's coronation 40:39 Best event debate & OzX vs WSX New Zealand battle 48:15 Alpinestars Tech-Air ad read & race winner predictions 53:19 Lewis's Nations/WSX travel plans 56:31 Monster Energy's WSX sponsorship & global expansion race with SMX 1:07:38 Sign-off & next week preview

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we talk about some things from Washougal and bring on MX Reference's Nick Taylor to tell us some very wild stats from this year. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:06 Show open & sponsor rundown 01:27 DB's wild travel week & Millville Honda trip 08:00 Maxxis & Firepower ad read 09:11 Jett's Washougal penalty debate 14:21 Deegan's meltdown & the 450 title math 19:22 Jett's ankle-story pushback 21:33 Seat Concepts & Zuls ad reads 22:34 WSX Calgary preview: Savatgy out, Webb vs Anderson, Hill sleeper pick 29:18 Nick Taylor joins: 250 class stats deep dive 39:39 450 class stats: Jett's points & Lawrence dominance 43:15 Stomp Grip & ASV ad reads 47:31 Honda's sweep bid & Jett's rare late-race pass 50:37 Career start records: Barcia, Ferry, Windham, Dowd 56:07 Positions gained/lost guessing game & wrap-up

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dig in on what Team USA should do for the Motocross of Nations, talk some MXGP, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. What happens when a factory team wants to rent your rider? Well ISRT owner Bubba Pauli found out when Kawi took Tondel from him this summer. We talk to Bubba about this and how it all went down, hiring Friese, getting Finies into the program, WSX, budgets and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we try to unpack what is happening in the 250 class, break down the Coenen brothers saga, pick a 450 title favorite with four rounds to go, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we highlight Eli Tomac returning to racing, talk about the chaos of the Coenen brothers, and much more. Let's dive in!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to the MX6 rider about his SX season this past year, hosting Pulpmx Show, his small off-road career, quitting the sport for a year and getting a real job, AEO year, that crazy DM he got and more.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, preview a crazy weekend coming up at Southwick, talk about Austin Forkner's retirement, and much more. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, Steve Matthes joins us to talk about Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, some paddock rumors, and much more banter. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we chat about the MXGP of Portugal, dissect Motocross of Nations team predictions, figure out which results have been the most misleading so far, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down Hunter Lawrence's resurgence, Jorge Prado's disappointments, and much more. Let's dive in!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Honda HRC 450 crew chief talks about picking up the wrenches for Hunter this past weekend, doing both jobs at a race, his path in the industry, Darren Lawrence, tuning ECU's for 450's, his days at GEICO and Yamaha and more.

Ryan Gauld joins to talk about the news of MX 101's Preston Kilroy moving to MX1 while being the MX2 points leader and then he recaps the first two rounds of the series up there.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss the huge penalty list from High Point including Jett Lawrence being fined for flipping off Haiden Deegan, tons of red cross flag infractions, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we discuss what will happen next in the 250 class title fight, why Jett Lawrence might just be getting started, and more. Let's dive in!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss what's next for Chase Sexton after a bike failure sent him over the bars, how well the Coenen brothers did in their first go in America, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down Jett Lawrence's return to form, what happens as the Coenen brothers join in on the fun, and much more. Let's dive in!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Kawasaki Sr Manager of Marketing gets on the podcast to talk about the new KX327 two-stroke, why the delay, the innovations, when it's coming out and more. Then we talk about RV going back green, MC being an ambassador, 2026 SX and more

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we preview what to expect from Lucas and Sacha Coenen electing to race the Thunder Valley Pro Motocross National as the championship leaders in MXGP. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we talk about Hunter Lawrence's performance, Eli Tomac missing time, Haiden Deegan's debut, and more. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

We talk to Kenny Day about his big move to Alpinestars, what led to that, what happened his first time around at A Stars, his days at Fox, getting into the industry, Traders Racing and more. Thanks to Fly Racing, use the code Pulpmx to save there, Renthal, Maxxis, Race Tech, Motosport.com, On-X Maps, Brunt Work Wear- use the code Pulpmxshow to save there

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we react to things we saw at the opening round of Pro Motocross and lay out some key storylines to follow moving forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

KW takes time out from the Intense Cycles demo day to talk about his interest in the company, e-bikes, thoughts on Pala, his own career and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It’s the ultimate motocross talk show crossover! Jason Weigandt hosts as Steve Matthes and Daniel Blair of The Blair Matthes Project go head-to-head with Lewis Phillips and Kellen Brauer from Lewis vs. Kellen: More Than Moto. In a format inspired by Around the Horn, Weigandt dishes out hot topics, awards points for the best takes, and crowns one winner at the end. This time we're diving into hot button topics ahead of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship and seeing which group of hosts offers the best insight heading into the season!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Dunlop's Jesse Wentland talks about the new MX54 and the development of that, his job at Dunlop, how long a tire takes to develop, his racing days, scoop tire talk and more.

JT, Weege and Matthes look ahead to the 2026 250MX season and preview it.

Matthes, JT and Weege get together to talk about what we think is going to happen in the 450MX this summer.

Matthes calls up Jason Thomas to chat about the news that Lucas and Sacha Coenen coming to Lakewood national, their potential, other races they might do, will they be here in 2027 and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we lay it on the line and try to predict some wild things we expect to happen for the 2026 Pro Motocross season. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Matthes spends the day up at WPS/Fly Racing HQ as they open their new Proving Ground track next door to their buildings and talks to JT, Cole Siebler, Dalton Braun, Trey Turner and THE Damon Bradshaw about that, bench racing, industry stuff and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we go back to what we thought might happen at the beginning of the season and react to our preseason thoughts. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. After forty years in the motocross business and most recently with Renthal, David Kaiser talks about retirement, working for Renthal, his path from Chicago to SoCal, Pro Taper/Answer days, Eddie Cole, Jim Hale, how to survive in the industry and more.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

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It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we discuss this close 450SX title fight, what happens with the Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, and more. Let's dive in!

Perebijnos and Matthes get on the phone to discuss Husqvarna folding uo the factory team end of 2026, what it means for other teams, Hampshire and Stewart questions, J Coop talk and more!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we try to predict how things will go down at the Salt Lake City finale between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, Jorge Prado's defensive tactics, what's eating at Lewis, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

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It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we pick who will win this 450SX title, break down Cole Davies' rise to the top, and more. Let's dive in!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we hand out end-of-season grades to some of the biggest names in the sport. Who passed, who barely survived, and who completely flunked? We also dive into one of the most interesting questions in the paddock right now: what does Star Yamaha do with Cole Davies after winning a title? Is he the future face of the team, or is there a bigger shakeup coming? And of course, we go deep on the Hunter Lawrence vs. Ken Roczen championship battle. Momentum swings, pressure, mistakes, and who we think ultimately has the edge with everything on the line. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. The rumor mill is swirling with some Chase Sexton talks, a bunch of options of Star Yamaha's 250 program, and much more. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 100, Phil Nicoletti joins us to settle some of our debates, talk moto, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Weather is slated to hit the Cleveland area and we discuss whether they will stick to the Triple Crown format, how much this could affect both championships, and much more!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to the Partzilla PRMX owner about his season so far, the new partners he has, 2027 thoughts, why he's a bit bitter at Simonson and Yoder, his budget to go racing, being based at Chambers place, Chase Sexton, Chiz and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 99, we discuss whether these struggles for Eli Tomac change his plans to continue racing, what KTM might do with their program when the Coenen's come, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Five points in it with five rounds to go and nobody has answers on what is really going on! Sounds like a perfect time to dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 98, we break down a long conversation with the AMA, try to figure out what's going on with Eli Tomac, discuss Haiden Deegan's second 250SX title, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Now that the 450SX championship has been flipped upsidedown again, we try to figure out whether there are more problems than meets the eye with the title contenders. Let's dive in!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to Ken Roczen's practice bike guy for 10 years now about the season #94 is having, how he got his job, week to week life in a practice bike guy, his race record, working with factory Honda and Pipes Suzuki and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 97, we dive into a chaotic night in Detroit, who has the momentum now, and what is going on in MXGP. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Some breaking news this show after a tough weekend for the AMA, but we also get to look forward to Chase Sexton and Dylan Ferrandis coming back for Detroit. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 96, we go hard at the AMA's confusing decisions of late, break down Hunter Lawrence's recent success, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Coming off the weekend off, we have special guest Nick Taylor on to break down some really cool statistics from the first half of Supercross. Let's dive in!

Feld Motorports VP of Global Partner Relations, Dave Muye, talks about the selling of SMX, the new sponsors this year, working on getting partners for the sport, combining MX and SX, landing a partner, working with riders and teams and more.

In this Renthal Reaction, Matthes and Perebijnos discuss Nick Romano to Pro Circuit Kawi and Justin Bogle to PMS Suzuki, how they'll do, the mindset of each and more. Then we break down the upcoming Showdown.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 95, we welcome special guest Steve Matthes in to debate 250 showdown, rider movement market, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Motorsports Manager of Suzuki talks about the success of Roczen on the bike, working wth PMS, his history with Suzuki, the RCH/Yosh Suzuki days, future racing plans for Suzuki, drag racing, road racing and more.

Hoppo talks about his time at Pro Circuit and Honda HRC, coming over from Aussie, the art of the cone pipe, what he's doing now, Dave Feeney, stories from the road and much more.

Lewis Phillips gets on the line to talk about the MXGP opener, the surprises, the panic buttons, the big man, Jeffrey, Jeremy and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 94, we dig into what Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb had to say about lappers in Indianapolis, recap round one of MXGP, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Eli Tomac has won the Daytona Supercross again but he still isn't leading the points. Are we in for an epic title showdown between Eli and Hunter? Let's dive in!

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The President of Daytona Speedway sits down to talk about hosting the Daytona SX, Daytona as an SMX round, what his day to day job is like, getting the job as president and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. With the Daytona Supercross coming up, there are some big favorites going for the win but so much parody in the 250 class might provide a new winner. Let's dive in!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 93, we discuss a couple of feel good wins from Arlington, the red cross flag and red light chaos, and more . It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. The 250SX East championship kicks off this weekend so we preview that and invite special guest Josh Wisenor from Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati on the show. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. With tons of parity in the 450SX class, who is going to take this thing by the horns first? Let's dive in!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 92, we dive into problems for Max Anstie and Levi Kitchen, compare Supercross to MotoGP, lay out the 450 title race, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We catch up to national and MXDN champion to talk about the 26 SX season, Maxima Oils, his dad, how his riding has been, Matthes tries to ask him questions he never has before and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Former factory Honda mechanic and manager tells us about the stories behind Honda, David Bailey, the works bikes, RC, Holland and more.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Dan Bauch is a lawyer and worked for Honda for a long time. In this pod he talks about terminating a factory rider contract, logos on a rider jersey, Nicky Hayden, special cases he's worked on, Honda team itself, the Mirtl case and more.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 91, we try to unpack the chaos of the Triple Crown at Houston, discuss Jorge Prado's potential in SX, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. From the first race of SMX Next to some changing dynamics in both 250SX and 450SX, there's plenty to discuss as the series heads to Houston. Let's dive in!

Former pro turned Fly Racing protection specialist Cole Siebler talks about coming back to Fly, his role there, the new products, thoughts on the Fly racing line now, WPS's rise, his thoughts on racing and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 90, we dissect a few critical DNFs in 250SX West, Chase Sexton's first win with Kawasaki, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. With so much drama from a couple of takeouts in San Diego, there's plenty to discuss heading into Anaheim 2. Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Honda HRC 250 crew Chief talks about his role, working with the team, Hymas and Shimoda, the difference in chassis with 450 and 250 and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 89, we discuss how great the 450 main was in San Diego, all the contact in both main events and what happens next, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. Thanks to Fly Racing, use the code Pulpmx to save there, Renthal, Maxxis, Motosport.com, Brunt Work Wear- use the code Pulpmxshow to save there and True Classic-> https://www.trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=TheSteveMatthesShowonRacerX&utm_campaign=podscale

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. There were plenty of surprises from A1 but also some continued trends, what was real and what is a flash in the pan as we head into Round 2? Let's dive in!

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 88, we react to all the chaos of Anaheim 1 and try to figure out who is scratching their head from the opener. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. Thanks to Fly Racing, use the code Pulpmx to save there, Renthal, Maxxis, Motosport.com, Brunt Work Wear- use the code Pulpmxshow to save there and True Classic-> https://www.trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=TheSteveMatthesShowonRacerX&utm_campaign=podscale

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 87, we predict some off the wall things we expect might happen in 2026 Supercross. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Alpinestars, and Partzilla.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. It's the week of Anaheim 1 and things are about to begin! From what will happen at the opener to who we should be talking more about, there's plenty to go over heading into the season. Let's dive in!

Jim Castillo comes on to talk about Intake Breathing, creating, growing and selling Innovation Sports, building bikes for RJ and Vimond, his passion for the sport, why he has no money left from selling Innovation Sports, his fandom of the sport, private jets and more.

One of the icons in the industry, Marc started with JT racing back in the day, helped start ONE Industries, was a big part of Racer X magazine and then helped kick off 100% goggles. We dive into Marc's career coming from France and all the stories he's got.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. Now that Jett Lawrence will miss much of Supercross, who are the odds on favorites now? Let's dive in!

One 1/2 of the Hawkstone Vet MXDN crew talks about why the race moved, the success of this vintage stuff, what about a new series, Dr D, works bikes and more.

Jay Clark talks about the success of Dirt Bike TV1.com, his path into the industry, being aggressive at Wiseco, working with magazines, the satisfaction of helping people be better mechanics, bikes that need work, his tech tips and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 86, we dive into the ripple effect of Jett Lawrence's broken ankle, Austin Forkner racing a 450, Deegan's new compound, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.

JT and Matthes talk about the Jett Lawrence injury news, his 450 career, MC's 72, fill in thoughts, the 2026 title chase now and more

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to Carroll about his Pulpmx Show BC AX experience, we get Newf on the line as well, his dad Brian, his time in Dominican Republic, privateer life, SX 2026 plans and more.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. DB had plenty of stories from WSX and we recap a wild five round series plus more news heading into A1. Let's dive in!

DUBYA USA owner John Anderson talks about the wheel business, the ups and downs of it, doing wheels for teams, do wins equal sales, his time at White Brothers, the new DUBYA Lab and more.

SMX Media day 2 audio, here's the order of riders- Nate Thrasher, Justin Cooper, Cooper Webb, Michael Mosiman, Malcolm Stewart, Daxton Bennick, Casey Cochran, RJ Hampshire, Ryder DiFrancesco, Seth Hammaker Garrett Marchbanks, Chase Sexton, Drew Adams, Cameron McAdoo, Levi Kitchen

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 85, we highlight everything we learned from the Feld Media Days, recap all the WSX chaos, and discuss a few more offseason activities. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.

Here's some audio(not all ideal) from Justin Barcia, Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, Dylan Ferrandis, Mitchell Oldenburg, Benny Bloss, Chance Hymas, Grant Harlan, Kevin Moranz, Jorge Prado, Aaron Plessinger, Eli Tomac, Carson Mumford, Austin Forkner, Jalek Swoll and Jordon Smith

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to the newest Kawasaki factory rider about his decision to go 450, why the chose FXR gear, his emergence in 2025, what it's like in the big boy class, Tick, Troll and more.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The new MX6 team manager Olly Stone talks about his new position, leaving Pro Circuit, building this team up, his riders, the time at TLD Gas Gas, bench racing a bit about his past and more.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 84, we break down Jeffrey Herlings' KTM legacy, go over a controversial article in USA Today, talk some WSX and answer a bunch of fan questions. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.

The WSX CEO sits down with Matthes at the Gold Coast round to talk about the 2025 series, plans for the future, the business model of the series, Roczen and more.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Special guests Lawrence brothers, Phil and Lewis and boy did we have a lot of fun!!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 83, we discuss the Lawrence brother's second homecoming, how big they are in Australia, Triumph's 2026 plans, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.

The man known as Rookie catches us up on all the things he's been doing since leaving the industry, thought on Reed going into the HOF, FC suspension stuff, our Yamaha days together, how he's doing from his bicycle accident and more.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. A big weekend of racing between Paris and Vancouver and both Steve and Daniel were on location to get the scoops. Let's dive in! Also, stay for some injury news and Steve getting very upset about the Raiders.

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 82, we dive into everything that happened at the Paris Supercross, the WSX Vancouver race, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The SX/MX champion talks about his new role at Triumph as Assistant Team Manager, why he decided to move to GA, what kind of manager he will be, thoughts on the production bikes and more.

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. With the start of World Supercross and more offseason races coming up, there's plenty to discuss. Let's dive in!

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In Episode 81, we recap everything from the opening round of World Supercross, talk about Haiden Deegan's 450 debut, preview Paris Supercross, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Namura, Race Tech, and Partzilla.