Racer X Podcast Archive

How does a top team maintain race bikes during the season? Weege and Ping chat with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki wrench Kyle Bentley, Christophe Pourcel's mechanic, about taking a bike from the end of moto 2 one week and into moto 1 the next week.

Weege and Ping talk to Denny Stephenson about finding a job when pro racing ends and the money runs out.

Ryan Villopoto joins Ping and Weege to discuss what Hangtown really indicates for the rest of the summer.

A tribute to Danny "Magoo" Chandler: the members of Team USA's 1982 MXdN effort recall Magoo's amazing four-moto sweep. Featuring Bailey, O'Mara, Arnold, Hansen, Gibson and Sir Jack Burnicle.

Why do motocross movies usually suck? Weege and Ping talk it over with Andy Harrington and Jim Holley.

Details on how motocross bikes are tested for race conditions. Nick Wey and David Pingree give Jason Weigandt the inside line on how it's done.

Inside details on how factories test motocross bikes. Doug Dubach and Ping give Weege the scoop.

Jimmy Button and David Pingree dissect a factory motocross/supercross contract.

Guests Grant Langston, Jeff Emig, Justin Barcia, Blake Baggett and David Pingree talk about their first-ever pro wins with host Jason Weigandt.