Edge Grip Podcast - Motorcycle Roadracing

Jake Gagne is a multiple times MotoAmerica champion and he is just getting started. This guy obliterated his competition which include MotoGP and World Superbike riders. He is also a nice guy and a great representative of the sport. In this episode he breaks down his career and future plans, talks about what makes his YAMAHA R1 so special and gives out valuable advice. Key takeaways: His early years and how important is the right training with the right machinery and instructors The methodology of adapting to new Motorcycles quickly Modern electronics and how to use it The European circuit compared to American Roadracing Wings on Motorcycles Listen in as the champ prepares for the 2023 Racing Season!    

Jeremy Toye is one bad dude. In addition to winning Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on his first attempt he was also on the podium at the Macau Grand Prix and was the fastest newcomer at a small race called the Isle of Man TT. If all this doesn't impress you he survived racing with Gal Ratner at WSMC just by hitting the apexes. As Crew Chief to Sean Dylan Kelly and Ashton Yates he used his extensive racing experience to develop both machines and riders.

Imad Samhat is the owner of Fastrack Riders - The premier SoCal track day organization. In this episode we catch up with Imad to talk about the KTM RC 8C and the state of motorcycles and track days in general. If you ever wanted to know how to get to a track day this is the episode for you. Both Imad and Nabil compare their notes about the KTM exotica. Visit Fastrack Riders on their website https://www.fastrackriders.com

Nick Ienatsch teaches us how not to embarrass ourselves on track days as well as staying alive on the street. This guy is as knowledgeable as he is handsome. Seriously he is our new man crush! This is information every rider should have. Show notes: How to correctly enter a corner How to correctly exit a corner How to survive on the track How to survive on the street Why just talking about it just wont do. You need to practice in at the Yamaha School of Champions His new online coaching program Visit The Yamaha Champions School at: ridelikeachampion.com

In this episode we talk to the Texas Tornado Colin Edwards about his time as a WSBK Champion and Valentino Rossi's teammate and partner in crime. This brutally honest guy never holds back and shares some great behind the scenes stories Show notes: A champion mindset Mountain climbing and arm pumping with Ben Bostrom Honda vs. Yamaha MotoGP Glory Check out the Texas Tornado's Bootcamp here

In this episode we talk to Ben Spies. A very fast Texan. This guy is just a class act. Ben shares some WSBK and MotoGP stories with us as well as some top secret riding techniques. Show Notes: How to go around Willow Springs in the 1:17s How to go around Auto Club Speedway in Fontana in the 1:23's How to win a WSBK title The differences between Superbikes and MotoGP bikes Ducati Vs. Yamaha Motoamerica analysis MotoGP analysis Riding techniques

In this episode we talk to motorcycle roadracing legend Eric Bostrom about his new company Backmate, the connection between gut bacteria and your health and also motorcycles. Backmate is available on mybackmate.com Show notes: -Eboz racing injuries, recovery and how backmate started -Nutrition advice -What to eat in preparation for racing or a track day -What is the best bike ever, and why is it the MV Agusta F3 -Eboz's favorite race -MotoGP predictions-not -Other shenanigans

Legend Chris Ulrich is running a Motoamerica race team, developing race parts and bikes for customers including world supersport, testing and writing for Roadracingworld magazine, raising money for the life saving Roadracingworld action fund and still finds time to chat with us about racing and life.

Motorcycle racing legend Josh Hayes takes some time off his busy schedule to talk to us about his career as a racer, a mentor and a dad. Listen as we cover some important topics such as the role of work ethics and leadership in his success, how is it to be married to another racer and is he really retired?

Gal Ratner and Nabil Kabbani sit down for a conversation with the legendary motorcycle tuner Carry Andrew. Taking about various subjects like Rossi retiring, Motoamerica and when will Gal's bike be ready!