Podcasts about Thunder Valley

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by the insiders themselves, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna. The guys break down Bristol results, some of the overarching stories that have been a part of each category leading up to Norwalk and the teams that are trying to change their position over this last run of the regular season.   The conversation is snappy, informative, and insightful. There are some crazy numbers shared, some hot takes, and plenty of the good stuff that will get you fired up for a big weekend of drag racing in Ohio. 

Back this week talking all about the racing from the Tricky Triangle. Our own co-host was there, live and in person, on a pit box, and it was EPIC! Denny gets his third in a row from the pole. We look ahead to San Diego and what could be the wildest street circuit NASCAR has ever raced on! Its going to be a crazy weekend for all three series and we can't wait to watch!F1 was in Barcelona and Lewis Hamilton got his first win for Ferrari!NHRA had to finish up the rained out New England Nationals and take on Thunder Valley in Bristol! We've got picks for San Diego and IndyCar heads to Road America.Thanks for tuning in! 

Jason Weigandt chats with The Man, Roger De Coster, the most important person in the history of motocross. Roger shows the legitimate 1970's riding gear on display at the race in Thunder Valley, plus more stories from the early days. There are legends. Then there's Roger. Presented by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Throttle Jockey, SuperLite Seats and Racer X. FlyRacing.com has all the info on the new Patrol line of off-road apparel. Check it out. Also go to superlitetechnologies.com and use CODE Weege26 for 20% off your order. Remember it's S-U-P-E-R-L-I-T-E technologies.com Superlite Technologies — Built to win, engineered for what's next. Then head to head to yamaha.us/RacerX and use the code RacerXpod26 for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. And check out ThrottleJockey.com and save 15% off until the end of July. Use the code: TJ1776

We have the recently back to racing and straight back to his dominating ways, Jett Lawrence to talk about getting back in the groove of winning and how it feels. Garrett Marchbanks of Team Kawasaki is on to talk about a great ride at Thunder Valley where he battled World Champ Jorge Prado and almost secured a podium. Phil Nicoletti is on to give Marchbanks crap and talk about Thunder Valley in general. Liam Draper is your GNCC points leader and we have him on to talk about that series. The smiley-faced-assassin and truly great guy of moto, Andrew Short is in studio with rally racer Brad Cox for some great in studio content. 00:00 Intro/Race Discussion 17:50 Jett Lawrence 45:00 Phil Nicoletti 1:35:30 Garrett Marchbanks 2:09:10 Liam Draper 2:36:00 Commercial Break 2:57:25 Back to the show 3:19:00 Beta USA IDK Man 3:25:00 Race Tech Rant 3:48:10 EKS Brand Tear Offs 3:57:20 Andrew Short - Rally 4:11:35 Brad Cox - GNCC/Career 4:27:55 Motosport.com Tweet at Tallon

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel runner up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner up Dan Wilkerson. They both have amazing stories to share about their weekends in Thunder Valley.    For Langdon, it was escaping two harrowing rounds where mechanical issues reared their heads at the last second, and his team was able to remedy them both with legendary action. He made his sixth straight final, seemingly against all odds.   Dan Wilkerson's weekend was the best of his season. The Scag Power Equipment Jackal made its first final of the year and turned a mechanical corner that they had been working to fix all year long.    Two high energy, in-depth conversations with racers who made headlines in Bristol! 

#nhra #dragracing #nhraresults Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera join WFO after winning the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Matt Hagan discusses his Funny Car win for Tony Stewart Racing at the all new Bristol Dragway. Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford will join to talk about his 3rd win of the season and his final round victory over Greg Anderson. Gaige Herrera of Vance and Hines stops by to give the details of his final round victory over V&H teammate, world champion Richard Gadson. Host Joe Castello will recap the event from Bristol, Tennessee. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

It was a Worldwide affair in Colorado with the Coenen's coming over and lining up and what great action on the track in both classes.

Presented by 6D Helmets Round three of the Pro Motocross National Championship Series headed up to Thunder Valley MX, and American race fans were treated to a visit from the Coenen brothers from Belgium, who definitely made a statement with their performances in Colorado. Chase Curtis was on the scene last weekend and was able to gather lots of insight from the event to share with us today on the Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis Tires.

24-time AMA Champions Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto sit down to discuss the weekend at Thunder Valley, Haiden Deegan's penalties, the Lawrence and Coenen brothers, Nick Romano's first podium, Chase Sexton's gnarly incident, as well as Ricky heading to the White House and the Villopotos going to Lorettas. Follow us on Instagram TitleTwoFourWatch us on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube (0:00) Welcome to Title 24.(1:07) The Villopotos are heading to Lorettas.(8:27) Ricky Carmichael went to the White House.(14:23) The Coenens have arrived!(18:08) Jett Lawrence: "haven't seen the best yet."(20:22) Haiden Deegan "once he calms down..."(23:15) Hunter Lawrence "doesn't get rattled."(25:09) Haiden Deegan, Penalties, and Track Limits.(32:47) Chase Sexton's gnarly situation.(37:49) Nick Romano finally on the steps.(39:57) The game of Musical Chairs continues.(41:27) Jo Shimoda "confidence's building."(42:24) Romano is "taking advantage..."(44:51) SMX on NBC this week.(45:45) What does Deegan need to do?(51:24) High Point Preview(54:30) Guts Racing Giveaway(55:57) See you next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La saison MX US continue dans les hauteurs du Colorado avec la 3e épreuve du championnat AMA Pro Motocross à Thunder Valley !Avec Marvin Musquin et Hugo Manzato, retour complet sur un week-end riche en enseignements : la domination retrouvée de Jett Lawrence, les débuts très attendus de Lucas et Sacha Coenen aux États-Unis, les performances de Haiden Deegan, Hunter Lawrence et tous les sujets qui ont animé ce troisième round de l'outdoor américain.Au programme :✅ Analyse des deux manches 450 et 250✅ Les enseignements du week-end dans l'altitude de Thunder Valley✅ Les débuts américains des frères Coenen✅ Le point championnat après trois épreuves✅ Les tops, les flops et les débats du paddock US

The Keefer family sit down to discuss the happenings from round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross Series from Thunder Valley. If you guys didn't make it to Thunder Valley, listening to this episode will feel like you were there! From more PNH stories, last lap heaters, things that made us go hmmmm and A LOT more from a busy weekend of racing.

Lucas Coenen: 00:00 Sasha Coenen: 01:35 Grant Harlan: 03:29 Kayden Minear: 04:56 Cornelius Tøndel: 06:37 Nick Romano: 08:28 Levi Kitchen: 09:53 Casey Cochran: 13:37 Garrett Marchbanks: 15:34 Caden Dudney: 19:43 Ryder DiFrancesco: 21:15 Julien Beaumer: 23:37See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailLewis Phillips and Michael Lindsay reflect on round three of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on the 'DeCal Works Post-Race Show' on Vital MX presented by Fox Racing, Yoshimura R&D, Yamaha Motor USA and Motorex.

Send us Fan MailLars Lindstrom (00:06), Ian Harrison (09:09), Rich Simmons (17:53), Lucas Coenen (23:53), Garrett Marchbanks (26:49), Nick Romano (30:19), Ryder DiFrancesco (34:21), Seth Hammaker (37:44), Kayden Minear (40:40) and Max Vohland (43:24) discuss the third round of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross series.

Send us Fan MailJett Lawrence (00:06), Hunter Lawrence (03:35), Haiden Deegan (07:47), Chase Sexton (10:09), Mikkel Haarup (15:05) and Julien Beaumer (18:25) preview the third round of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross series.

Hour 3 of June 12, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about where ESPN ranks Tennessee's men's basketball transfer portal class. Then, he is joined by NHRA Funny Car driver, Ron Capps, to talk about being named Legend of Thunder Valley this year, his career, team ownership, and more. Also, Jacob talks about the latest news about Phil Mickelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of June 12, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks about whether Joey Halzle is actually underrated? Then, Jacob is joined by NHRA Pro Stock driver, Jeg Coughlin Jr., to preview the weekend at Thunder Valley and being named one of the 75 greatest drivers in NHRA history. Also, Jacob previews the US in the World Cup, College World Series, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend is joined by NHRA Pro Stock driver, Jeg Coughlin Jr., to preview the weekend at Thunder Valley and being named one of the 75 greatest drivers in NHRA history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend is joined by NHRA Funny Car driver, Ron Capps, to talk about being named Legend of Thunder Valley this year, his career, team ownership, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Weigandt chats with long-time MXGP commentator and Motocross of Nations hero Paul Malin to get the inside scoop on Lucas and Sacha Coenen, who will race this weekend in Thunder Valley. Plus, Weege gives some scoop on the Chase Sexton situation at Monster Energy Kawasaki, and Cole Davies' underappreciated moto win at Hangtown. Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motor, Fly, Throttle Jockey, and SuperLite Seats. FlyRacing.com has all the info on the new Patrol line of off-road apparel. Check it out. Also go to superlitetechnologies.com and use CODE Weege26 for 20% off your order. Remember it's S-U-P-E-R-L-I-T-E technologies.com Superlite Technologies — Built to win, engineered for what's next. Then head to head to yamaha.us/RacerX and use the code RacerXpod26 for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. 

The SMX Insiders bring you up to speed for round 3 of Pro Motocross in Lakewood, CO. Catch up with all you need to know about the American debuts of Lucas and Sacha Coenen. Will they give Jett and Hunter Lawrence a mile high battle? Plus The Insiders discuss Jorge Prado, Haiden Deegan, Pro Circuit Kawasaki, the WMX battle between LaLa Turner and Lotte Van Drunen, and more!

Hour 3 of June 11, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with a caller about the Texas Tech situation. Then, they are joined by NHRA Top Fuel driver, Shawn Langdon, to talk about going 345 mph and to preview the weekend at Thunder Valley. Also, they discuss the TSSAA changing the format for state basketball tournaments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by NHRA Top Fuel driver, Shawn Langdon, to talk about going 345 mph and to preview the weekend at Thunder Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of June 10, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with NHRA Top Fuel driver, Justin Ashley, about the upcoming weekend at Thunder Valley and more. Then, Jacob is joined by Jordan Vandergriff, NHRA Funny Car driver, to talk about his postponed final of the New Hampshire Finals this weekend, Thunder Valley, and his time on the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Also, he recaps the TSSAA instituting a shot clock in basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend talks with NHRA Top Fuel driver, Justin Ashley, about the upcoming weekend at Thunder Valley and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend is joined by Jordan Vandergriff, NHRA Funny Car driver, to talk about his postponed final of the New Hampshire Finals this weekend, Thunder Valley, and his time on the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#NHRA #NHRAresults #dragracing Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Dallas Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals Pro Stock win. Glenn who was "Double O" in the final round gives the details of his win. Angie Smith returns as the most recent winner on the tour following back to back Pro Stock Motorcycle final rounds with a win at the Potomac Nationals. Angie will preview NHRA Bristol, give an update on Matt Smith's health situation and Joey Gladstone riding for Matt Smith Racing at Thunder Valley. NHRA's Jason Galvin recaps Epping, NH and previews Bristol, TN with WFO host Joe Castello. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with NHRA Funny Car driver, Daniel Wilkerson, to talk about this weekend at Thunder Valley, along with his background as an accountant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of June 9, 2026 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with NHRA Funny Car driver, Daniel Wilkerson, to talk about this weekend at Thunder Valley, along with his background as an accountant. Then, they are joined by Jasmine Salinas, NHRA Top Fuel driver, as she gets set for the Thunder Valley Nationals and this weekend at Bristol. Finally, it's time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of May 20, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with NHRA driver Clay Millican about his 2017 win at Thunder Valley named as one of the top 75 moments in NHRA history, upcoming Thunder Valley Nationals, and more. Then, he is joined by Brent Hubbs, of Volquest, to talk about Tennessee baseball, softball, men's basketball wrapping up portal class, football recruiting, and CFP debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend talks with NHRA driver Clay Millican about his 2017 win at Thunder Valley named as one of the top 75 moments in NHRA history, upcoming Thunder Valley Nationals, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off of a weekend in Thunder Valley, we have a new NASCAR Live on tap. First, Joey Logano stops by ahead of him joining the MRN broadcast booth this Saturday. Parker Retzlaff then joins the show to discuss his hot start to the 2026 season. Tyler Reddick's crew chief, Billy Scott also sits down with Chris Wilner as 23XI Racing preps for another weekend in Kansas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready to trade street chaos for time slips and trophies? We sit down with the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge (TMCCC) to unpack how bracket racing turns every kind of car—and every kind of driver—into a contender. From bone-stock commuters and diesel workhorses to full-on dragsters, the series builds a fair fight around consistency, reaction times, and smart dialing. If you can pass tech, you can stage, and the family-friendly vibe means you'll head home by mid-afternoon with a few runs, a grin, and maybe a new obsession.TMCCC president Scott Stregel walks us through the series' footprint across Texas and into Oklahoma, explaining why most classes run the eighth mile while select street categories stretch to the quarter at tracks like Ennis and Thunder Valley. He also shares a big step forward: a dedicated EV class. We dig into what that means for safety, fire suppression, and the surprising advantage electric cars bring in bracket consistency. The message is clear—racing has room for the future, and structure makes it safer for everyone.Driver Yolanda Vasquez brings the heart of the show with her story: growing up at the strip with her dad's '68 GTO, learning the tree, and now running a Challenger Scat Pack to a 7.70 eighth. She proves you don't need a trailer queen to win; you need reps, focus, and a love for the craft. We round it out with practicals: how $40 gets you at least three passes, how to join a team or start one, where to find the schedule and rules at tmccc.org, and why women now account for a remarkable slice of the grid. Plus, we drop a fresh review of the 2026 Mazda 3 sedan—powerful, polished, but ready for a tech refresh—and touch on a shake-up in F1 broadcast coverage that U.S. fans will notice.If you're curious about getting off the street and onto the strip, this is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a legal outlet for speed, and leave a review telling us what you'd bring to the tree.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Tales From The Diamond K 51-xx-xx ep07 Thunder Valley

In the aftermath of the 1979 Daytona 500, NASCAR found itself on an unimaginable trajectory to becoming the biggest form of motorsport in the country. Some 16-million viewers tuned in to watch the flag-to-flag coverage on CBS, and having witnessed the fight, the King and the rest of the action, they were hungry for more. The result was speedway box offices being flooded with ticket requests, and the largest crowds that had ever assembled to take in stock car racing. Rockingham, Richmond, Atlanta, North Wilkesboro and Bristol were next on the schedule to take a turn at entertaining the masses. And luckily, NASCAR had plenty of talent in the garage ready to seize the spotlight.One of these talents is the 28-year-old from Kannapolis, Dale Earnhardt. Dale established himself as the rising star to watch during his daring, yet calculated performance on the Daytona highbanks. With the press, fans and racing veterans all singing his praises, he seemed destined to find victory lane. But when would that happen? On this episode of Becoming Earnhardt, we tell the tale of the next five races of the 1979 season and explain how a 500-lap showdown at a bullring nestled in Thunder Valley would propel Dale towards super stardom.Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

With the extreme tire wear at Bristol the fans wound up loving the round one Cup Series cut-off and Christopher Bell was thrilled to finally win in Thunder Valley. His team owner Joe Gibbs set a record and unfortunately Josh Berry set a new mark for futility.

Given his struggles at Bristol Motor Speedway it's a good thing Tyler Reddick has a nice cushion going into Saturday night's cut off race. Joey Logano has struggled there lately as well and Kyle Busch looking for a ninth win in Thunder Valley. Plus Ryan Blaney happy his baby boy will arrive during the off-season.

In the 911th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by special guest cohost Ben Ludlow to talk about all the latest poker news, gossip, and stories from the poker world. That includes diving into the bracket of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which was missing several big names like Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. They offer their thoughts on some of the more interesting matchups as well as who they think might do well. They then take a look at the legal troubles of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who was recently arrested and charged with illegal gambling, ClubWPT Gold acquiring Doug Polk's Upswing Poker, and the "beloved" Poker Palace closing in Las Vegas after more than 50 years in operation. In the recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global, Kartik took down the GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title, Paul Worsley turned £200 into £316,640 in the 2025 Goliath, Joseph Osterbauer won RPT Jackpot Junction, Andrew Moreno claimed the RGPS Thunder Valley title, and Antonio Vargas was victorious in the MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship. Finally, the crew shows some photos from Kyna England's recent adventure to the Cat Con in California. Speaking of Kyna, don't forget to check out her new show, MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews, which she is cohosting with Chad to talk all things Major Series of Poker: The Tour. The first episode is out now! A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode![/game] Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 01:13 | Ben Ludlow joins as special co-host 03:30 | National Heads-Up Poker Championship 13:22 | Poker pros share their odds-on favorites 15:45 | Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested for illegal gambling 21:10 | ClubWPT Gold acquires Doug Polk's Upswing Poker 25:50 | Poker Palace in Las Vegas shuttering on Oct. 1 31:16 | Recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global 31:30 | Kartik takes GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title 34:20 | Paul Worsley turns £200 into £316,640 in 2025 Goliath 35:50 | Joseph Osterbauer takes down RPT Jackpot Junction 37:50 | Andrew Moreno wins RGPS at Thunder Valley 41:22 | Antonio Vargas victorious in MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship 42:10 | MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews is out now! 45:30 | Kyna's Cat Con adventure in California 47:40 | Kyna becomes Brand Ambassador for Tilted Compass

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 was a lot to unpack from Thunder Valley after a Honda sweep and we dive into Jett Lawrence, Chance Hymas, and many other storylines from Colorado.

Chance Hymas had his coming of age ride at Thunder Valley and went 1-1 for a dominant round in Colorado. Tim Cotter joins us to talk High Point and the MX series in general. Jeremy Martin's comeback to motocross did not go as planned and he's on to talk about the surprises and the future. Garrett Marchbanks has had a solid start to the MX series and he's on to talk about his goals for the rest of 2025. Ryan Gauld is on to talk Phil and Canadian Motocross. Filthy is in studio!!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Antonelli, Hines, and their teams were the masters of the most difficult racing conditions of the 2025 season so far. The conversations are interesting, centering around the ways that Antonelli managed the power and clutch of his car through every changing weather situation, delays, and a racing surface that was anything but cooperative. Hines talks about the debut of Brayden Davis, his amazing riding skills, and how Richard Gadson was not only deserving of his first win but was primed and ready to attack.  A race of controversy, fights, and more, get the inside scoop here.  

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Get ready for a high-octane episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro! Host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, joined by NHRA announcer Jason Galvin for an electrifying event recap. Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps and first-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Richard Gadson share their stories from the winner's circle. Capps, now Bristol's all-time wins leader with his 77th career victory, discusses snapping a 33-race winless streak and conquering Thunder Valley's tough conditions. Gadson opens up about his emotional holeshot triumph over teammate Gaige Herrera, marking a career-defining moment. Plus, Jason Galvin brings his trackside perspective, diving into the weekend's most dramatic moments and standout performances. Tune in for exclusive driver interviews, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Don't miss this action-packed recap! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Got ruts? Wow did Thunder Valley have ruts...Lets get into the racing and the ruts.

Round three of the Pro Motocross Nationals took place at Thunder Valley MX in Lakewood, Colorado, and the high altitude, combined with the rain of the previous days, delivered some thrilling racing that saw a new winner in the 250 class and some intense battles up front in the 450s. We recap the things we saw and learned at the mountainous track in this week's Kickstart Podcast.

Ricky Carmichael is back with Ryan Villopoto to discuss the fallout from Thunder Valley on Saturday, including Jett Lawrence's climb up the ranks, Aaron Plessinger and when is the right time to pass, Eli Tomac's mistakes, what's Jorge Prado's deal, Chance Hymas' perfect day, Haiden Deegan managing bike problems, a first may be coming at High Point, and the SMX point outlook being very unexpected.(0:00)  Welcome back to Title 24, RC.(1:00) Where have you been, Ricky?(2:25) Thunder Valley: Nobby vs. Scoop.(4:58) The Ruts and how the riders managed them.(6:27) Can you practices ruts like that?(9:20) RC: My quick thoughts on the season so far.(13:33) Jett doesn't make the same mistake twice!(14:50) Aaron Plessinger: To Pass or Not to Pass?(24:02) Is the AP win coming this weekend?(25:27) Eli Tomac: Another race, another mistake.(29:45) Why couldn't Tomac bridge the gap?(32:16) Tomac changing teams? AP's thoughts.(34:00) Why is Eli moving teams?(38:31) Justin Cooper and AP sitting pretty in SMX points.(42:21) J. Coop: Moto win “not out of the question.”(43:50) Jorge Prado: “I'm not going to be too critical.”(50:33) Is the Kawi that bad?(51:56) Is blaming the bike disrespectful?(54:21) Chance Hymas: A rebound ride for the ages.(57:21) Did Hymas' ride feel like Deegan Washougal 2023?(59:58) The other 250s and the point deficit.(1:02:58) Haiden Deegan vs. the clutch; preserving the bike.(1:08:40) Should riders use advanced recovery supplements?(1:16:24) High Point: Throwback Moment.(1:18:40) Fowler's Facts: How far can Jett go up the ranks?(1:25:29) Remembering Nicky Hayden.(1:26:28) RV: Heading to Mammoth, and eventually Budds Creek.(1:27:55) One quick story from Villo about soap.(1:30:30) Thanks for watching, see you next week.

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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. As the series leaves California, we break down who has done the job so far through two rounds and who still needs improvement. Plus updates on several riders heading into Thunder Valley.