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Presented by 6D Helmets Mike Genova made his fortune producing products for hot tubs through his company Leisure Concepts, but his real passion lies in racing and as such, he has fielded the Motoconcepts Race Team for well over a decade. We enjoyed this opportunity to chat with Genova away from the race track and learn the story behind his career, and why he opts to invest so much into a motocross and Supercross team.
Mitchell Oldenburg talks about the difficulties of the schedule this season, reflections of his career, WSX, and more.
When the FIM World Supercross Championship was announced a few months ago, we quickly assumed that MotoConcepts Racing would be involved. Mike Genova, the owner of the independent team that's become a mainstay in the paddock, has always been vocal in his beliefs that following the traditional schedule of US SX and MX would only take his team and the sport so far. So we weren't surprised when MotoConcepts Racing was among the first teams awarded a highly sought-after license. MCR will field four riders between the SX1 and SX2 categories during this year's pilot season, which will take place in the final months of 2022, and is confident that their lineup will be championship contenders. According to Genova, the program presented by SX Global checks every box for MCR, including financial support for teams, appearance fees, logistical support for the international tour, and a vested stake in the future of the series. The business side of him sees plenty of positives, too, as the commercial opportunities could bring more money to the team, its partners, and his other ventures.
On this episode, Mike Genova Joins Ben & Stephen. Mike is the founder and owner of Leisure Concepts and Moto Concepts. Mike shares his story of growing successful businesses through good and bad times as well as some unique perspectives on how to treat the people within his companies.
Guest, Grandmaster Keith Vitali, talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine about his martial arts life and career. Keith Vitali is the legendary, Taekwondo trained, full contact fight champion, movie star, producer, teacher, and author. He was named one of the 10 best All-time, full contact, and point fighter in the world by Black Belt Magazine.His legendary film with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, Wheels on Meals, is often hailed as containing some of the best martial arts, action fight scenes in movie history.He talks with 3rd Dan, Marc Zirogiannis, on the release of his new anti-bullying book, Victor Stops the School Bully. Master Vitali wrote this empowering book with the help of his grandson as part of his commitment to using the martial arts to end bullying.Grandmaster Vitali is a true martial artist. In this episode he walks us through his martial arts journey, and shares a fascinating and comedic look at how his training in the martial arts brought him to the Golden Harvest film family, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the covers of almost two (2) dozen martial arts magazines. The video version of this episode is available on our YouTube ChannelTo find out more about Master Vitali, or to order his books, please visit:Keith Vitali EnterprisesSupport the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)
Mike Williamson left Monster Energy Kawasaki recently and we’ll ask him why that happened, look back on a fantastic career spinning the wrenches, probably talk some James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Tim Ferry also. Wil Hahn, manager of the Star Yamaha team, is a friend of the show and just helped Dylan Ferrandis win his first 250SX race in Seattle. We’ll have Wilbur on to talk about his role as manager, winning +25 titles in Texas recently and more. Ryan McClintock is a rider in the mid-west and also an EMT. He decided to, over time, do a survey of racers and what injuries he treated, what brace, if any, the riders use and the impact of brace usage. It was an interesting read and we’ll have Ryan on tonight to talk about it. Newf & JT are in studio!
Cooper Webb has a few weeks on that new orange bike and he comes on to discuss that major transition in his life. Dean Wilson has had a real roller coaster few weeks but that didn't stop him from winning the internet last week when he dropped the "Grandpa Earl" video that has him winning over more fans than ever. We have Mike Alessi and Mike Genova of the SmartTop Bullfrog Spa's team as well as BERLOOOTI in studio!
Since 2008, Mike Genova has owned and over seen operations of MotoConcepts Racing. Fuelled by passion Mike’s efforts have been an uphill battle and he keeps a team running at the top level with no factory help! Tony Alessi has hand crafted a life long motocross program where he’s seen both of his sons rise […]
Mike Alessi comes on to talk of course about "The Punt" in Atlanta which left Broc Tickle airborne and Mike with a $4k dollar fine. His Team Owner Mike Genova comes on as well. Adam Enticknap lets us in on how his season has been going in the way only the 7-Deuce-Deuce can. And of course, Nick Wey joins us for some standard issue laughs. Remember to listen live Monday's at 6pm PST!
What more can we say, it's two days after #laZergate and we couldn't possibly have covered this debacle from more directions on this show. RV comes on to give his piece and comment on PED's in MX, Mitch Payton and Mike Genova cold-call us with their thoughts and Kyle Cunningham makes his sophomore appearance on the show and Tony Alessi makes history. Thanks to DV and Kenny Watson for coming on! Thanks for listening and all the support. Remember to listen live Monday's at 6pm PST!
Another soid show, great to have DV in studio and Mike Genova is always a great guest as well. Remember to listen live Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. PST!
Lots of great guests tonight, even some suprise moto-celebrity call-ins. Remember to listen live Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. PST!
Thanks for listening tonight, good show, great guests and some laughs to go along with it. Congrats to the essay semi-finalists! Remember to listen live Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. PST!
He may not be stirring up discussion on Vital via Twitter(nope, his new team manager takes care of that) but Mike Genova, President of Leisure Concepts and team owner of MotoConcepts is a passionate fan of the sport. He lays out his goals in forming the team and how he feels the endeavor is shaping up. -- Intro Music- "Save The Planet" by The Tragically Hip, "Useless" by Destination Destroy Yourself // Outro Music- "The Permanent Rain" by The Dangerous Summer"
He may not be stirring up discussion on Vital via Twitter(nope, his new team manager takes care of that) but Mike Genova, President of Leisure Concepts and team owner of MotoConcepts is a passionate fan of the sport. He lays out his goals in forming the team and how he feels the endeavor is shaping up. -- Intro Music- "Save The Planet" by The Tragically Hip, "Useless" by Destination Destroy Yourself // Outro Music- "The Permanent Rain" by The Dangerous Summer"