Podcast appearances and mentions of Freddie Spencer

Probamos la nueva GB350S, un retro para todos los públicos. Recordamos la llegada de la MBX 75 Hurricane y repasamos el estreno de la NS500 y los éxitos de Freddie Spencer en los 80.

Hey there, riders and road lovers, welcome back to the Motos and Friends Podcast, brought to you by the editors at Ultimate Motorcycling.  The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets. The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses on glancing off performance, accumulating small differences decade after decade, to further rider protection. You should also check out AraiAmericas.com to learn more. This episode we're revving up with something seriously cool—the 2025 Indian Chieftain PowerPlus Limited 112. This classic bagger's got a championship heart, rocking the same motor that's snagged back-to-back MotoAmerica King of the Baggers wins. You've seen the 108 in the Pursuit and Challenger, but now the Chieftain's stepping up with a slick liquid-cooled V-twin, some chassis upgrades, as well as a bunch of fancy electronic rider aids. Don Williams hit the Nevada desert to put this 21st-century beast to the test. Our second segment this week is a real treat, because Arthur Coldwells sits down with the legend himself—three-time world Grand Prix Champion Freddie Spencer. 2025 is the 40-year anniversary of his double Championship win, and he asked Freddie about that unreal season where he pulled off something that will never be repeated: winning both the 250cc and 500cc class Championships at the same time. That's the equivalent of winning both the Moto2 and MotoGP Championships in the same year. Most people likely assume that riding both machines at the limit is similar… Wrong. Actually it takes total single-minded discipline and a completely different riding style for each one.  Freddie gives us the nuances of exactly what he had to do, and how he accomplished it. So, grab a drink, settle in, and let's hear from Freddie about how he literally made history at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, where he beat the very best in the world—twice in the same year. Here's a quick reminder to leave us your comments on our social media—we're on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there's something you'd like us to cover, we'd love to hear those ideas too!   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

#motogp ¿Quién es el G.O.A.T. de MotoGP? Antes de sumergirnos en esta fascinante discusión, hacemos un recorrido por la actualidad del campeonato, destacando cambios significativos como el relevo de Freddie Spencer. Hablamos del dominio de Ducati y exploramos cómo Enea Bastianini, maneja magistralmente el agarre de los neumáticos hasta las últimas vueltas. Todo ello, sin perder de vista el recién estrenado liderazgo de Jorge Martín.

Pecco non aveva mai vinto a Barcellona e questa volta ha dominato: nella Sprint fino alla caduta all'ultimo giro, poi nel GP con classe e intelligenza. Martin difende la leadership, Acosta attacca a testa bassa, Marc Marquez brilla ancora in gran rimonta; il quinto protagonista è Espargaro, che annuncia l'addio, vince la Sprint e poi sfiora il podio la domenica. Bella gara e molto tecnica quella sul Montmelò (da riasfaltare), dove Michelin ha dimostrato di aver fatto un gran lavoro di sviluppo (quando è giusto è giusto), Ducati conferma la sua superiorità complessiva, Aprilia impressiona e KTM è lì vicina mentre Yamaha lavora e Honda soffre. Il nostro Ing. Bernardelle ha tanti argomenti da condividere. Tra i piloti spicca ancora Diggia, illude e poi delude Morbidelli, fatica Bez e si arrabbia Bastianini. Freddie Spencer e il suo Panel sono ufficialmente sotto accusa. Ancora Alonso in Moto3 (quarta vittoria in sei GP), dove sboccia Luca Lunetta. Rocambolesca la Moto2 vinta da Ogura e grande Zannoni nelle due gare di MotoE.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dopogp-motogp-moto-it--4070022/support.

Just when you thought the MotoGP Season was simmering over nicely in 2024, Jerez was when the touch paper was lit. Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez go head-to-head for the first time since 2021! On this week's episode, Dre, RJ and SUper Sub Ryan Erik King break down one of the most anticipated fights in recent MotoGP history. Jorge Martin tucks the front and cleared the way to have a clash for the ages, including wheels on shoulders and some stunning overtaking attempts. We also talk an absolutely chaotic Sprint Race as 15 riders hit the deck at a damp Jerez track as Dani Pedrosa gets back on a podium for KTM at the ripe old age of 38! We also talk Johann Zarco getting tossed from Race Direction after saying Freddie Spencer was unfit for his job. He may have had a point after Aleix Espargaro took him out with no penalty... Another day in MotoGP! All that on another M101 Episode!

Grace from the Parc Fermé Podcast (www.theparcferme.com) joins Jim to talk about what MotoGP can do to attract more eyes to the sport. Grace has witnessed the rise of F1 in the United States and her insight into what made her a fan of MotoGP is very interesting. We discuss the fan surveys that MotoGP did and talk about getting MotoGP onto a major media platform in the US as a way to increase viewership. We also talk about access to the riders and the fan experience while at a race. They also throw out some ideas on technical segments that could be added between the Moto2 qualifying and the MotoGP sprint races. It's a unique inside to the sport that we love. Also Jim found a link to the Freddie Spencer show where he races a car and a street bike around Laguna Seca. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKy99TIMa8

How's this for a company motto? “Hand built. Made to last.” Those aren't just words, either: Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racer and former world record holder Kory Hogan survived a 246-mph crash in a leather suit designed and manufactured under the unyielding direction of the guest on this episode, the founder and CEO of Vanson Leathers, Mike van der Sleesen.Founded in 1974 and operating since 1988 from a century-old textiles mill in Fall River, Massachusetts, Vanson has produced competition leather suits for many racing greats, including Giacomo Agostini, Freddie Spencer, and Jay Springsteen. Vanson products also have appeared in countless films and television productions and been worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.Despite these successes, Van Der Sleesen is as grounded as they come. He has a deep understanding of international business and a wealth of manufacturing experience, yet he is one of the great characters in the motorcycle industry. On this episode, show host Mark Long discusses the Norton Commando 850 ownership experience with van der Sleesen. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Com a chegada da Trackhouse para substituir a barrada RNF, a MotoGP começou a falar em uma segunda corrida nos Estados Unidos, já que quer conquistar o que considera ser um “mercado importante”. O Mundial de Motovelocidade, porém, vive um período de entressafra, já que não tem pilotos nativos dos Estados Unidos como titulares na classe rainha desde a aposentadoria de Ben Spies. O país comandado por Joe Biden, todavia, tem um passado glorioso no esporte, com campeões como Eddie Lawson, Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainey, Freddie Spencer, Kenny Roberts, Kenny Roberts Jr. e Nicky Hayden. Bom ressaltar, também, que em um passado não muito distante, a MotoGP corria três vezes no país, o que mudou com a saída de Laguna Seca e Indianápolis. Desde 2016, o GP das Américas, em Austin, é o único na programação.

Te doy dos datos: 120 CV a 20.000 rpm… y eso en 1979. La todopoderosa Honda anunciaba su regreso a la máxima categoría del Mundial, dominada desde hacía años por las motos de 2 tiempos, con una moto de 4 tiempos. Una moto realmente revolucionaria que acabó siendo un fracaso… un fracaso maravilloso, porque gracias a él pudimos ver una moto como está, irrepetible, sofisticada y única. A mí me cautivó… y me sigue cautivando. En 1979 en la máxima categoría del Motociclismo se podía correr con motos de 2 tiempos o de 4 tiempos, el reglamento no hacía distinción… pero siempre que fuese con la misma cilindrada, un máximo de 500 cm3… Todo el mundo del Motociclismo, ingenieros, pilotos y aficionados, teníamos claro que las 2t tenían una ventaja clara. Se consideraba que para igualar potencia con un motor de 4 tiempos se necesitaba como el doble de cilindrada, poco más o menos. ¿Todo el Mundo? No todo el mundo: En Japón un tipo llamado Kiyoshi Kawashima, presidente de una marca llamada Honda pensaba que sí era posible derrotar con una 4T a una 2T a igualdad de cilindrada. Y encomendó a Soichiro Irimajiri el diseño de la nueva moto, la New Racer (NR), con Takeo Fukui como “project leader". Ese NR los crueles periodistas ingleses lo convirtieron en “Never Ready”. Honda sabía mucho de motos y de motores de 4 tiempos, pues había diseñado la RC115 de 50 cm3 4T con una potencia específica de 280 CV por litro y que giraba por encima de las 21.000 rpm, régimen que nunca había alcanzado un motor hasta entonces. 280 CV por litro de cilindrada. La mitad son 140 CV… más que suficientes para ganar en la categoría de 500. Pero una cosa estaba clara: Para conseguir potencia hacía falta tener una sistema de admisión y escape muy eficiente y subir mucho de vueltas. Y para subir mucho de vueltas, se necesitan cilindros muy pequeños… Pero es que el reglamento limitaba el número de cilindros a 4… Un semáforo. Irimajiri y su equipo de jóvenes ingenieros encontraron, casi de casualidad, una solución: Hacer un 4 cilindros de pistones ovales, que contaba con 8 válvulas por cilindro y funcionaba como si fuese uno de 8. Parecía que iban por el buen camino para conseguir una 500 cc. de 4 tiempos que ofreciera al menos 120 CV de potencia… pero no… El primer prototipo solo llegaba a las 14.000 rpm y solo ofrecía 80 CV, mucho menos que las motos de 2T y casi 40 por debajo del objetivo. Tengo que tomar “atajos” porque si lo cuento todo de esta moto me sale un largometraje. Tras mucho trabajo y muchas pruebas en 1981 esta moto llegó a conseguir los 120 CV que buscaban y que el motor subiese a 20.000 rpm… un régimen en esos años increíble… ¡y en estos! Un régimen que no alcanzan hoy día ni los F1 ni las motos de MotoGP… ¡Y hablamos de hace más de 40 años! Pero… es que había más problemas… En esos años las salidas se hacían con la moto parada y arrancando a empujón… Ahora esto os sonará a chiste, pero desde 1949 hasta 1987 así comenzaban las carreras. Arrancar a empujón un motor que era prácticamente un V8 de 4 tiempos y alta compresión era un hándicap y en sus primeras participaciones con los reputados pilotos Takazumi Katayama y Mick Grant, arrancaban las últimas. Y eso no era todo: El motor era potente, pero muy complicado de conducir, con una curva de par endiablada, porque hasta las 13.000 rpm, una más una menos, como se dice en el argot, ¡no había nada! Para mí un error del proyecto fue comenzar con una moto que innovaba en todo, con demasiadas novedades. La NR contaba con chasis monocasco, que nunca antes había usado Honda, con radiadores laterales, horquilla invertida, basculante con mono amortiguador con sistema cantiléver y con llantas desmontables de 16 pulgadas… Esa moto era un auténtico rompecabezas y era difícil si lo que iba mal era el motor, el chasis, las suspensiones o las ruedas. Todo esto se cambió y en evoluciones siguientes se puso un chasis multitubular, lo habitual en la época hasta que nuestro Antonio Cobas puso todo del revés, horquilla convencional y llantas de 18. Esto de las llantas era clave para tener las mismas gomas, más evolucionadas, de sus rivales… os recuerdo que este tema de los neumáticos fue parte de la “muerte” del Tyrrel de 6 ruedas. ¡Que importantes son las ruedas! Hubo un cambio de presidente y Yoichi Oguma encargó a Shinichi Miyakoshi un informe sobre este tema… un informe demoledor y que aconsejaba el paso de los 2 tiempos. En tiempo récord y trabajando en paralelo Miyakoshi, padre de las Honda RC de 2 tiempos, propuso un motor diferente, pues apostaron por un V3 de dos tiempos. Ironías del destino: En el mismo G.P., el de Bélgica de 1982, Ron Haslam consiguió el mejor resultado en el Mundial que obtuvo la NR, el undécimo puesto… el mismo día que un tal Freddie Spencer conseguía la primera victoria para la NS500.

Adam, David and Neil go through the main talking points in the wake of the Valencia MotoGP test and what the times, news and reactions could mean for 2024. We also interview Freddie Spencer for a Renthal Street session exactly 40 years after his first premier class championship in what was another final round decider. Photo by Polarity Photo.

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  For this episode of Under The Puppet, we're doing something a little different.  We are headed out of the studio to conduct some interviews, sort of documentary style, with several of the performers  of the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry's recent Puppetzilla Puppet Slam Astrology: What's Your Sign.  We'll then chat with about what goes into putting on a successful puppet slam with the Puppetzilla Puppet Slam producer, Christine Papalexis  on this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! Connect with the Puppetzilla Puppet Slam: Website - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org/puppetzilla-puppet-slam Guild Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LAGuildOfPuppetry/ Slam Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Puppetzilla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lapuppetry/ Interviewed on the show: Kelsey Kato - https://www.instagram.com/kelsey.kato/ Tighe Skehan - https://www.instagram.com/god_dammit_tighe/ Ricky Chavez - https://www.instagram.com/rikemind/ Rares Fota - https://www.instagram.com/andrei.rares/ Josie Oriana - https://linktr.ee/orianaorange Ben Gown - https://www.instagram.com/ben_gown/ Marie Claire Macadar - https://www.instagram.com/mariclers.world/ Freddie Spencer - https://www.instagram.com/freddie.spencer.54/ Zack Binder - https://www.instagram.com/zack_binder/ Esty Bharier - https://www.instagram.com/estycreates/ Christine Papalexis - https://www.instagram.com/c.papalexis/ Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver Help us make more shows like this one.  Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool rewards!  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info! ©2023 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

This week's podcast episode is a special one, and not just because we recorded it at Road America. Carruthers and Bice had the distinct pleasure of talking to motorcycle road racing legend Freddie Spencer, who is currently in charge of Royal Enfield's Build. Train. Race. program, which has its first round this weekend at Road America. Spencer is also Chairman of the Track Stewards in MotoGP, so we also discussed that important role. And, we couldn't let Spencer go without discussing his incredible racing career, highlighted by his double GP Championship in 1985 in both 250cc and 500cc. This is definitely a must-see episode, so check it out.Support the show

Qué mejor forma de celebrar el gran premio número 1000 del Mundial de MotoGP que con el regreso de Marc Márquez en Le Mans, donde se congregaron más aficionados que nunca para asistir a un evento único, por tradición y por lo que pasó en pista.  En esta entrega del podcast MotoGP 'Por Orejas' de MotorsportNetwork, Izaskun Ruiz, enviada especial de Dazn a los grandes premios, se anima a debatir junto a Uri Puigdemont y Alberto Gómez sobre todos los acontecimientos que se fueron dando el pasado fin de semana en el mítico trazado francés. Al igual que ha pasado en ocasiones anteriores, el regreso a la competición de Márquez tuvo un efecto agitador en el resto de la parrilla, circunstancia que tuvo su impacto ya desde el viernes. La intensidad fue en aumento, tanto en la cronometrada como en la sprint, dominada a golpe de Martillo por Jorge Martín; como en la carrera convencional, en la que Marco Bezzecchi certificó el ritmo que ya dejó entrever desde el viernes, con su segunda victoria en la categoría de las motos pesadas. La prueba, además, pone todavía más en relieve la superioridad de las Ducati, que coparon cinco de las seis posiciones de podio que se pusieron en juego.  También en lo deportivo, y volviendo a Honda, también vale la pena destacar el pasito adelante que parece haber dado la RC213V gracias al nuevo chasis, suministrado por Kalex, aunque esa mejora se materializara únicamente en la figura de Márquez. Por lo demás, la tensión que se ha instalado en la parrilla desde la introducción del nuevo formato no parece bajar de intensidad, muy probablemente por culpa de la falta de criterio de los miembros del panel de comisarios de la Federación Internacional de Motociclismo (FIM), liderado por Freddie Spencer. El ex campeón del mundo norteamericano se reunió el viernes con los pilotos para tratar de limar asperezas y entablar un diálogo que sirva para que el campeonato deje atrás el fangar de quejas y reclamaciones en el que se ha instalado.  Sin embargo, los cruces dialécticos y los dardos envenenados de unos a otros corredores parecen demostrar que aún hay mucho trabajo por delante.

Well, well, well... nice quiet round in Spain wasn't it? It's a shame that the best MotoGP race of 2023 so far was marred by controversy, but we have to mention first that brilliant fight for the win between Francesco Bagnaia and Brad Binder, that went all the way to the final corner, with Bagania keeping it upright and taking home another GP win, in what would also be KTM's best ever weekend in MotoGP! Including the Sprint, 4 bikes on the podium and a wonderful comeback from Dani Pedrosa, who wildcard'd to a hero's welcome! But we also had stewarding rear it's head again. Four separate incidents that left bitter tastes in the mouths of fans, two long lap penalties for Lap 1 incidents, and position drop calls and non-calls over Bagnaia and Jack Miller. We try to break down the colossal mess the sports stewarding is in and wonder... is Freddie Spencer ruining everything? The answer may surprise you! Plus, news dropped last week that the FIM are implementing a Women's World Championship for 2024. We break down the details and ponder if it's really the right way to have a "Final Destination" Championship be your best path for diversity. All that on another Motorsport101!

Dennis nos ofrece su perspectiva sobre las posibles razones detrás de las polémicas sanciones del panel de comisarios liderado por Freddie Spencer, además de hacer un repaso a los aspectos clave antes de Le Mans, sin pasar por alto la brillante actuación de Dani Pedrosa. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Igazi őrületet, fiesztát, partit hozott a MotoGP jerezi hétvégéje. A spanyol helyszín ismét megmutatta, hogy miért tartják sokan a motorversenyzés mekkájának. Ezúttal viszont nem csak a nézők, hanem a versenyzők is kitettek magukért és a pályán nem volt hiány akcióból. Láthattunk nagy bukásokat szerencsés végkimenetellel, őrült rajtokat a KTM-ektől, és gyönyörű előzésekben sem volt hiány. Sajnos mindezeket beárnyékolta a MotoGP steward panel működése, Freddie Spencerék mindent megtettek, hogy tönkre tegyék a futamokat, de hála istennek ezt nem sikerült nekik összehozni.

In the first Talking Away race review, there's two Gregs for the price of one as Greg Haines is joined by Polish commentator Greg Jędrzejewski. The key points are the new Sprint race, rider safety and the story of the weekend: Marc Marquez colliding with Jorge Martin and Miguel Oliveira. There's reaction from MCN's Michael Guy and insight from the recent BSB test at Donington Park from Dave Neal. Also featuring opinions from Matt Birt and Neil Hodgson as the controversy rages on into Argentina this weekend!Follow @GregHainesTV on social media!X - https://x.com/greghainestvInsta - https://www.instagram.com/greghainestvYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/greghainestvContact Talking Away by email:TalkingAwayPodcast@gmail.com

Greg's Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore P/B Bike911.com - A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. If you'd like to support the channel, here is our Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/gregsgaragetv In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:  ARAI News - MotoAmerica stars Hayden Gillim and James Rispoli in for Baggers, but with what team? Gillim teams with May for what? Freddie Spencer is back in the US, in MotoAmerica? WorldSBK rejects the combined weight limit, but what does it all mean? And can you do what Marc does?  MotoGP - The Sepang test is over, with only one more. Find out who did what and what the boys think as the 2023 season draws closer.  Supercross - Tampa was something else... or was it? Last lap passes but any surprise winners?  Supercross Fantasy - Gdub is finally over the 200 points hump, but how did JP do?  That is after a new leader emerges for the #1 spot! The winner gets a new ARAI helmet and a set of Dunlop Q5 tires!  Our Fantasy Link: https://pulpmxfantasy.com/leagues/gregsgaragepodcast Next Week - WorldSBK Preview, SX Oakland, SX Fantasy, ARAI News.  Bye, Bye  Social Media Links: Jason's Instagram - @pridmore43 Greg's Instagram - Gregwhitetv Jason's Twitter - @jp43 Greg's Twitter - Gregwhite Greg's Youtube - GregsGarageTV

Born in Southern California, Wayne Rainey started his dirt racing career in 1977, when clinched the AMA Superbike Championship (Kawasaki) in 1983 after a fierce battle with Kenny Roberts and Freddie Spencer. Rainey was introduced to GP racing by Roberts who had only recently retired at the time, and began competing full-time in World GP from the 1984 season (250cc). Rainey then returned to the AMA Superbike and won the series again in 1987 (on a Honda). He then got a regular seat in the GP500 with Team Roberts. Over the next three years Rainey worked at refining his racing technique with amazing level headedness and a great fighting spirit. A "Rainey Pattern," where he would take the lead and stay ahead all the way to the finish, was established after some intense battles with Suzuki's Kevin Schwantz, who had been Rainey's former rival in his AMA years. From 1990 through 1992 he was able to match with Roberts' achievement by winning three consecutive championships in the 500cc class. However, a sudden accident in 1993 with his fourth victory in sight ended his racing career. Thankfully, Rainey's passion for racing did not end there, and he returned as the team manager the following year. This team consisted of Tetsuya Harada, Kenny Roberts Jr. and Norifumi Abe. Wayne was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

Esta semana hablamos del gran piloto y campeón americano Freddie Spencer, del que hay muchas anécdotas y repasamos las favoritas. También comentaremos qué diferente concepto tiene las nuevas deportivas de Kawasaki y Honda… Ya sabes, en Charlas de Redacción, el podcast de Moto1Pro donde semanalmente os contamos la actualidad del mundo de la moto. Este episodio de nuestro Podcast está protegido al igual que nuestras motos gracias a nuestro patrocinador KOMOBI, el dispositivo que te avisa en caso de robo de tu moto o incluso si has tenido un accidente. Además podrás hacer un registro de tus rutas y estadísticas en su versión PRO. Infórmate de todo lo que puede hacer KOMOBI para ti y para tu moto.

La biografia de esta semana nos trae a un enorme piloto que en su fugaz pero intenso paso por el mundial, dejo un palmares irrepetible. Fast Freddie no solo gano dos campenoatos de 500cc sino que hizo el doblete en dos categorías y ademas retiro al gran Kenny Roberts, un piloto rapidisimo que llego, vio y venció, para apagarse de golpe. Conozcamos su historia.

Hello everyone and welcome once again to the Ultimate Motorcycling podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells. Motos and Friends is brought to you by the Yamaha YZF-R7—Yamaha's awesome supersport machine that is as capable on the racetrack as it is on the street. …and it's comfortable too! Check it out at at your local Yamaha dealer, or of course at YamahaMotorsports.com. In this week's first segment, Senior Editor Nic de Sena rides the BMW K 1600 GT. This is the sporty bagger version of BMW's K series of machines, those are the models with the awesome 6-cylinder engine. The GT has been given a little makeover for 2023, and Nic gives us his take.  In the second segment, I chat with one of my all time heroes—three-time World Champion racer ‘fast' Freddie Spencer. I'll do my best not to come off as too much of a fanboy here, but frankly it'll be tough! In my humble opinion, Spencer is a contender for the GOAT—greatest of all time. Sure, his career was a little shorter than some, and his number of championships falls behind the likes of Lawson, Doohan, Rossi, and of course Marquez. But at the time, Freddie literally changed the way motorcycles were ridden. 30 years before Marc Marquez, Freddie was able to push the front wheel into a slide, corner after corner, lap after lap in order to get the bike turned faster than anyone else. Freddie took completely different lines and was able to get on the throttle so early he could out accelerate anyone off a corner. In the modern era, of course Freddie is the chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards panel. This is the panel of referees for all three classes of Grand prix racing. I talked to Freddie about his task there, and although for contractual reasons with Dorna and the FIM he cannot talk about specific riders, teams, or events, nevertheless his explanation of the job makes for interesting listening. It's a tough job, and frankly I wouldn't want to do it!  At any rate, Freddie's new book ‘Feel' is available on Amazon—I'd highly recommend you reading it whether you're a fan of Freddie or not, even whether you're into racing or not; every rider has something to learn from his mental approach. Actually—Ultimate Motorcycling is giving away five copies of the book—signed by Freddie himself—to the first five listeners who contact us with the correct answer to the question: How many national AMA championships did Freddie win, and which years were they? Please email your answers to producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com and we will contact the winners and send you a signed copy of Feel. Those five winners will be announced on a future episode. Unfortunately for legal reasons this offer is ONLY open to US residents. So, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!  

MotoGP's Assen TT is one of the flagship rounds on the calendar, and one of the most important given the Summer Break falls in right afterwards. And we had another major Championship flashpoint right before the holidays as Fabio Quartararo made his first mistake of the year, crashing into Aleix Espargaro on a divebomb he was probably never going to legitimately make. Fabio was given a Long Lap Penalty by the stewards for it, and after years of political headbutting, Yamaha and Fabio FLIPPED out, even considering the Court of Arbitration for sport as a potential method of appeal. Should Fabio have been punished? Isn't this exactly what we wanted as biking fans? And why Dre thinks there's a deeper political reason as to why Yamaha has kicked up such a stink - He thinks they want Freddie Spencer gone altogether as chief steward. Listen in! We also talk Aleix Espargaro's astonishing comeback. He was 15th after the contact with Fabio put him in the gravel, but he came surging through the field to finish an incredible 4th, including a DOUBLE overtake on Brad Binder and Jack Miller at the final chicane on the final lap. It was a ride of the year candidate. Oh, and Francesco Bagnaia won too, that's gotta be worth a mention right? Oh, and Marco Bezzecchi finished a career high 2nd as a rookie. That's insane, and yet it feels like it's a pub quiz question waiting to happen! All of that and much more on a loaded MotoGP episode of Motorsport101!

We are well and truly into the summer break now so a pause on the on track action but still plenty to get stuck into off track. On the show today, who's under pressure coming into the second half of this season, some MotoE news and lots of your questions answeredDon't forget to like and subscribe!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/crash_motogpInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/crashnet_motogp/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CRASH.NET.MOTOGPwww.crash.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lo Zam non ha dubbi: il giudizio di Freddie Spencer sullo strike alla prima curva è sbagliato e Nakagami andava sanzionato: troppo gravi le conseguenze per Bagnaia (che poteva vincere) e Rins.L'ing si concentra sul netto successo del neo confermato pilota Yamaha: Fabio Quartararo, capace di sprintare con uno scatto record, è soprattutto il maestro nella gestione delle gomme, che oggi è completamente cambiata.Nico vuole capire come è nato l'errore di Aleix Espargaro, che ha gettato via un secondo posto ormai conquistato. E l'Aprilia che è scattata dalla pole: è diventata la moto di riferimento.Alte temperature e carenza di grip: il Montmelo ha reso difficile il lavoro nelle sessioni di prova e ha provocato numerose cadute. Anche Enea Bastianini ha sbagliato, e il secondo errore consecutivo è difficile da capire dopo le tre belle vittorie. E per la Ducati è una doccia fredda: vanno a zero i due piloti più in forma proprio mentre spunta di nuovo Jorge Martin...Analizziamo la situazione in Suzuki, in KTM e in Honda. E parliamo anche di Moto2, con Celestino Vietti che esprime alti livelli di classe e lucidità, con Fenis Foggia in Moto3 appiedato (anche lui!) dalla catena mentre spunta in Spagna un nuovo talento di nome Munoz.

In this week's episode, Jason and Bo talk about the only rider to have won the 250cc and 500cc world championship titles in the same season - American rider Fast Freddie Spencer.

Our guest is Peter Starr, who is an international ambassador for motorcycling. He's an award-winning filmmaker who has made motorcycle documentaries, TV shows, and commercials, and his 1979 film “Take It to the Limit” is a classic documentary about motorcycle racing. Peter has published articles in most major motorcycle magazines, and he's the author of two books, including “Motorcycle Traveler,” about his experiences riding motorcycles in 12 countries as part of living a purposeful life. Peter also hosts the MotoStarr video podcast series, and he has interviewed legendary motorcycle racers such as Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Kenny Roberts, and many others. Peter has been recognized for his achievements with numerous awards as well as being inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame and Trailblazers Hall of Fame.

In this week's pod, we're graced by racing royalty as multiple 500cc GP World Champion Freddie Spencer joins Dave Neal to talk about his remarkable career as he prepares for his third season as MotoGP's Chairman of the Stewards PanelFrom the intangible magic of Daytona, to the all too tangible MotoGP rulebook - we follow Freddie's journey from avoiding trees on his minibike as a child, duelling with the likes of Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts, success in the GP paddock and now his focus on helping young racers understand racing regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Fast' Freddie Spencer. Where do you even start? Three times a World Champion in Grand Prix racing, two of those titles won in the same YEAR! The word 'legendary' is thrown around flippantly these days, but managing to win a 500cc World Championship and a 250cc World Championship in the same season really is a legendary feat, especially given such an achievement hasn't been replicated since, nor will it ever likely be repeated. What's more, many of Freddie Spencer's achievements beginning with "the youngest rider in history to..." have only JUST in the last decade been beaten, by none other than a certain Marc Marquez. These days, Freddie works as the chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel at all the races on the Grand Prix calendar, so in amongst his incredibly busy schedule with that, we're very fortunate he found the time to speak for a full hour on the MotoStarr Podcast to tell stories from his book, "Feel", as well as stories not in the book. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review on your corresponding podcast platform, it'll really help. Thank you. 

Happy new year MotoPoder's! Skyler and Jim are back on the air to cover the news that has happened during the off season. A big announcement from Skyler and a return of the big interviews. Who did Jim interview for the show? Non other than...

Eric Bostrom is a former AMA Road Racing Champion, earning his titles in the 1998 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship and in the 2001 AMA Supersport Series. He also finished second it the AMA Superbike Championship on two occasions - to Mat Mladin in 2001 and to Nicky Hayden in 2002. Bostrom did a lot of winning in his career and his 15 AMA Superbike wins put him tied for 10th all-time with Freddie Spencer. Carruthers and Bice caught up with Eric Bostrom for this week's Off Track with Carruthers and Bice podcast to discuss his racing career and his ventures in life after racing.Instagram: @bozbrosTwitter: @BozBrosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EBoz32/Support the show (http://motoamerica.com)

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk with AMA Hall of Fame racer Wes Cooley. Wes got an early start in racing, and was there for the early days of the AMA Superbike racing series. He raced for Pops Yoshimura, first on a Kawasaki, but then moving to the Suzuki GS1000S that won him the championship in '79 and '80. He had a 15 year career, racing against legends like Freddie Spencer, Kevin Lawson, Reg Pridmore and more. But it was a crash in '85 that ultimately ended his career. He shares stories from his illustrious career, and kept us mesmerized the whole time. He is a legend himself, and possibly the nicest person we've ever interviewed. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Naked Jim and Miss Emma. http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=315 Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

Neil and Steve sit down with Grand Prix racing legend Freddie Spencer, and talk about a number of things, including the Daytona 200, the Honda NS500, Freddie's last-lap incident with Kenny Roberts Sr. at the 1983 Swedish GP, and when he won both the 500cc and 250cc races in the same day in the Italian GP at Mugello.

Marc Márquez's most wins year since 2014; Jorge Lorenzo wins on the Ducati and switches to Honda; Yamaha, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales struggle; Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia gain traction – just some of this year's talking points from the 2018 MotoGP season.Freddie Spencer and Mat Oxley reflect on them all and more with Motor Sport digital editor, Jack Phillips.You can buy the official season review book, written by Mat, now from shop.motorsportmagazine.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer on the last round of the 2018 MotoGP season in Spain, where "atrocious" conditions made for an exciting race.He talks about the pressure on riders, his own experience at the circuit (having participated in the Valencia Classic), the race itself – including secrets to overtaking in the rain – and more. Plus, he explains why this will be his final Rider Insight for Motor Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer reviews the Malaysian MotoGP, as Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez lock horns, Ducati's duo raises questions, and looks ahead to what's in store next year.And, could Rossi have saved that slide? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maverick Viñales ends Yamaha's win drought, Johann Zarco and Marc Márquez dramatically come together, Cal Crutchlow crashes, and Suzuki claims runner-up; multiple world champion Freddie Spencer reviews it all.And penguins... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer discusses the Japanese MotoGP, that saw another battle between Marc Márquez and Andrea Dovizioso – with the former wrapping up another world title.Plus, Spencer explains more about his new role within MotoGP as chairman of the stewards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer gives his view on the MotoGP from Thailand, as Marquez out Doviziosos Dovizioso.Plus, he considers Maverick Viñales' upturn in form. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer reviews the Aragon round of the 2018 MotoGP season, where Marc Márquez bettered Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso – and Jorge Lorenzo controversially crashed out. Plus, he offers his view on Aprilia's and Suzuki's stronger showing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Haines joins us from Portugal as he talks about the thrills and spills of the World Superbikes at Portimao with American racing legend, Freddie Spencer... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Misano is an important circuit for Freddie Spencer, where he learned an important lesson during his motorcycling career. So he gives his unique insight into the 2018 MotoGP race from San Marino, where Andrea Dovizioso scored Ducati’s third win in a row.Plus, he offers his view on Romano Fenati grabbing the brake of a rival, which has seen him lose his race licence and his ride in Moto2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks at the cancelled round of MotoGP at Silverstone, and looks back to his soaking-wet Silverstone victory in 1985 and to his recent bumpy ride around the circuit in the World GP Legends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World champion Freddie Spencer comments on the Austria round of MotoGP, where Jorge Lorenzo held off Marc Márquez for the victory. Plus, he considers Márquez's change in approach this year, and his lack of crashes this year, and whether Lorenzo has learned from Andrea Dovizioso tactics against Márquez. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Haines is joined by Barry Nutley and Freddie Spencer at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling. Barry talks passionately on the subject of sidecars while Freddie dissects the importance of motorcycling festivals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrea Dovizioso returned to the top step of the podium with victory at Brno, multiple world champion Freddie Spencer gives his take on the race, the rivalry between Jorge Lorenzo and Dovi, and the importance of test riders in MotoGP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer, multiple world motorcycle champion, discusses the German MotoGP, the Sachsenring circuit and its history.Plus, he looks at Dani Pedrosa's decision to retire from MotoGP at the end of the season and the legacy he will leave. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former World Motorcycle Champion Freddie Spencer chats at FOS 2018

Freddie Spencer looks back on the thrilling Assen TT round of MotoGP, from how F1’s potential visit might affect the circuit, and what makes it such a good track, to Dani Pedrosa’s future predicament, to why MotoGP has become more exciting than Formula 1. Plus, he explains why Marc Marquez is so special and why Alex Rins impressed so much. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the latest round of the 2018 MotoGP season at Catalunya, where Jorge Lorenzo took his second win in a row ahed of Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer looks back on the Italian MotoGP from Mugello, scene of Freddie's first double World Championship Grand Prix win, in 1985.Plus, he explains the small change at Ducati that made the difference for Jorge Lorenzo, what's behind Maverick Viñales' struggles, and looks at Lorenzo's move to Honda alongside Marc Márquez See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer talks with Steve Parrish about his life on two wheels and his love for motorcycle racing. "Fast Freddie" was one of the greatest racers of he 1980's winning three World Championships on 500cc and 250cc bikes.

Awareness is how motorcyclists survive. And, for some, it’s also how they win. That would seem to be the story of Grand Prix legend “Fast Freddie” Spencer, an extraordinary talent whose awareness was so acute he could tell who was pursuing him on the track by which flags were waving in the stands… at 200kph. That gift would help win multiple world championships, along with the still unequaled achievement of doing so in two classes in a single season. In this conversation, Freddie Spencer talks about his journey, and the hard-won lesson that awareness isn’t just a riding skill. It’s a way of life.

Freddie Spencer looks at Marc Márquez's latest victory in America – and his latest controversy. Plus, the fallout from Márquez and Valentino Rossi's clash at Argentina, the return of Andrea Iannone and struggles of Jorge Lorenzo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Superbike World Championship, The World According to Foggy will delight the legions of motorsport fans in the UK and beyond and will be lapped up by those who have enjoyed books by Valentino Rossi, Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop, John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Freddie Spencer. Foggy's scintillating new audiobook takes his fans into the memory banks of this most charismatic and straight-talking of sporting icons, transporting them into the weird and wonderful world of this endearingly quirky hero of the track. The World According to Foggy contains lashings of adrenaline-fuelled bikes and electrifying bike racing, thrills and spills galore, but it also reveals the man behind the helmet, his passions and frustrations, and what makes him still leap out of bed in the morning and seize the day - ultimately, it reveals what makes this great man tick and explains his enduring popularity. Audible: https://adbl.co/2EIc29J Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HhEeW7 Kobo: https://bit.ly/2vbWsn3 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2HkZE4M

Freddie Spencer looks back on the dramatic 2018 Argentine MotoGP race, where Cal Crutchlow scored his first win of the year. Plus, Freddie gives his take on the performance of Marc Márquez – and Johann Zarco – that created such controversy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP season from Qatar, where Andrea Dovizioso held off a late charge from Marc Márquez and Valentino Rossi began the season on the podium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer gives his take on MotoGP testing, and answers the questions we didn't have time for in the full MotoGP season preview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World champion Freddie Spencer and leading MotoGP journalist Mat Oxley join Motor Sport digital editor Jack Phillips to look ahead to the 2018 MotoGP season. Valentino Rossi continues his search for a 10th world title, Marc Marquez bids for yet another win, and Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso battle for the lead Ducati seat. Plus, they discuss Tech 3’s switch from Yamaha, and what it might mean. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the 2017 MotoGP season, who impressed, who didn't.From Jonas Folger in 10th to world champion Marc Marquez, he counts down the top 10 in MotoGP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer on the season-ending round of MotoGP from Valencia, as Marquez does enough, Pedrosa denies Zarco and the Ducatis hit problems. Plus, he explains what it takes to ride Valencia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three-time world champion examines the differences between Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso and what it means the MotoGP title fight, following Dovi's Sepang win. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the MotoGP from Phillip Island, as Márquez edges closer to the title, Ducati and Dovi struggle, and Zarco ruffles some feathers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the Japanese Grand Prix, from Marc Marquez and Dovisizo's duel, the challenging conditions, Zarco's aggression and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks at the Arágon MotoGP, as Marc Márquez takes a 16-point lead in the title chase with victory. Plus, Rossi returns just weeks after breaking his leg, and Dovi drops back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer discusses the big talking points from Misano where Márquez mastered the conditions, Dovi played the long game and Petrucci showed his potential See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1983, American motorcyclist "Fast Freddie" Spencer won the world motorcycling championship aged just 21. Spencer won an epic battle against Kenny Roberts, another legendary US rider. Their rivalry is regarded as one of the fiercest in the history of the sport. Freddie Spencer talks to Simon Watts Photo: Freddie Spencer in action. Credit: Getty Images)

Three-time world motorcycling champion Freddie Spencer joins Mat Oxley and Jack Phillips to review the British round of the MotoGP and look ahead to who might be crowned the 2017 MotoGP World Champion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer discusses the big talking points from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where Dovizioso showed his championship class and a title contender hit rare mechanical trouble See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer analyses the brilliant Austrian MotoGP, as Andrea Dovizioso beats Marc Márquez. Is Valentino Rossi out of the title fight? Has Lorenzo turned a corner? Plus Freddie recalls his memories of the old Salzburgring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back on the 2017 Czech MotoGP, the first race back from the summer break. How the tyre gamble paid off for Márquez, how Viñales's bike and setup choice played out, and how Dani Pedrosa notched up a MotoGP milestone. Plus, he pays his respects to the great Ángel Nieto. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer offers his take on the German MotoGP – and a word on Goodwood where he was riding a variety of 'bikes up the hill. From the tight and close circuit, the struggles of Yamaha, the Viñales and Rossi battle to the very impressive Folger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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'Fast' Freddie chats at Goodwood about the FOS and pays tribute to World Champion of two wheels and 4, John Surtees

Freddie Spencer discusses the big talking points from the Dutch TT where Valentino Rossi showed his champion class and explains how MotoGP is a game of anticipation and judgement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back at the Catalunya Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya​. Dovizioso made it back-to-back wins as Honda chased hard and Yamaha struggled. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. It was a popular win for Dovisioso while Rossi struggled with his injury. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks back at the MotoGP round at Le Mans and also remembers the late Nicky Hayden who tragically lost his life on the Monday after the race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer gives his take on the Spanish MotoGP, where Dani Pedrosa led a Honda 1-2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three-time world champion Freddie Spencer considers the best of the 2017 MotoGP of the Americas. Valentino Rossi's penalty, how he's come to lead the championship, what changed for Maverick Viñales and the effect the circuit had on the race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer and Karun Chandhok offer their insights into the recent Grands Prix, the MotoGP from Argentina and the Formula 1 from China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer and Karun Chandhok review the opening rounds of MotoGP and Formula 1 respectively in the new rider and driver insights series from Motor Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first in a new series – two-time motorcycle world champion Freddie Spencer looks ahead to the Qatar race next weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer looks ahead to the 2017 MotoGP season with Motor Sport's Ed Foster and Mat Oxley in the latest podcast in association with Mercedes-Benz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddie Spencer joined Ed Foster and Mat Oxley to help decide which 12 names from motorcycling should be on the shortlist for the Hall of Fame in 2017. Plus, Spencer asks yours questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.