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We covered the 250 class already but this week Matthes, Weege and Rarick look back at the 2002 SX opener from the 125SX angle. We get Buddy Antunez on to tell us about his comeback to SX/MX for Suzuki, why he got dropped at the end of the year, his memories of this night, why he chose this race, his early days at Suzuki and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open 01:36 Why we're covering Indy's 125 race 08:56 125 field breakdown: the gray beards return 11:30 Sponsor read & Buddy Antunez joins the show 16:08 Suzuki tryout, dropping the ego, taking a pay cut 24:12 Unfinished business & the Indy main event breakdown 29:40 Replaced by Chad Reed & Suzuki loyalty 37:22 East Coast choice, Glen Helen mishap, Axo gear 40:54 Millville CRF test reunion tangent 44:29 Season consistency, Broome-Tioga letdown, Le Louis & the Suzuki firing rant 53:06 Contract confusion & rookie-year context 59:06 Weege's Racer X 'bring some thunder' story 1:01:53 Post-interview debrief & Havasu tangent 1:09:00 Lit Kit / Shit Kit Award 1:12:24 Jacob Marsack Award: John Dowd's forgotten 125 ride 1:16:35 What The Fuck Happened & sign-off
Weege joins Matthes to talk about the week that was at he ranch, the kids vs the vets, Alex Ray jumps on to talk about his issues as well as meeting KW then the guys talk some WSX opener at Calgary, wind, tuff blocks, J Hill, Webb and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 01:17 Intro and Fly Racing plugs 02:16 Weege's Loretta's coverage grind 02:48 Ranch results & vet riders controversy intro 04:51 Should ex-pros race at Loretta's? 07:31 Keefer vs Ezra Lusk debate 09:49 Pro Sport eligibility debate 11:08 Zacho, Phil, Weimer moto breakdown 11:55 Fatigue over race week for vets 12:55 Zach Osborne's comeback story & health issues 14:26 Zacho's new Beta deal and number 16 18:18 Phil Nicoletti's impressive week 19:33 Renthal ad read 20:42 Ezra Lusk (Yogi) vs Pavolny in 50+ 22:39 Yogi's injury and final Loretta's run 23:15 Re-Raceables plug and RJ Coliseum episode 24:07 Keefer's compliment from Yogi 25:02 Horizon Award debate: Malinowski vs Gibson 28:09 Landon Gibson's up-and-down career 29:59 Racetech ad read 30:39 65-85 class and Mason Murdy 33:43 Tristan Pruitt and B-class prospects debate 34:55 Getting Mako'd - the Plus 50 saga 37:03 Dark's Mako struggles continue 38:15 Keefer takes out Dark while lapping him 38:49 Fastest Man in Piedmont's Meta glasses bit 40:16 Motorsport.com ad read 42:00 Alex Ray joins the show 42:12 A-Ray meets Kevin Windham 43:12 A-Ray starstruck in the announce booth 44:51 The quad jump and Windham watching A-Ray 46:56 A-Ray's knee and camper drama 49:12 RM Army Suzuki bike problems 52:32 Bike dies on sighting lap disaster 54:41 Brother-in-law's backup Suzuki plan 56:14 A-Ray's final results - 14th overall 56:18 B Haas's incredible speed in 30+ 57:28 Alternate list and West Coast region talk 1:01:08 Why Loretta's track has the best passing 1:05:35 A-Ray's Loretta's sign-off and Windham thanks 1:08:10 Brunt Workwear ad and more Windham talk 1:11:36 WSX Calgary tough blocks disaster 1:13:05 Tough blocks flying in the wind chaos 1:16:39 WSX business model and fly-away rounds 1:25:28 Rick Ware Racing juggernaut - Coop vs Justin Hill 1:27:30 Is the WSX business model sustainable? 1:28:29 Stark electric bikes dominate starts 1:31:10 Elevation and fuel issues for Starks 1:34:08 Seb Tortelli's frustration with AMA/OEMs 1:36:01 AMA four-stroke rule history tangent 1:38:10 Wrap up WSX and Unadilla preview 1:40:08 Sign-off
Weege, Matthes and Rarick get together to talk about the epic LA Coliseum race where Rick Johnson comes from last to first and we break it all down. RJ himself joins the show to talk about shoveling the whoops, the terrible track, his bad luck in '87 and other seasons, win bonuses and more.
Weege Show Wednesday? Not quite. Jason Weigandt dials in his BFF Kevin Kelly for the Floracing.com preview for the Monster Energy Amateur National at Loretta Lynn Ranch. Weege and Kevin (founder of the DMXS Radio podcast and now his Winners Take Y'll pod) have been part of the announcing crew at the ranch for nearly 25 years. Do they actually know anything? We'll see! Presented by Flo Racing, get 15% off with code: https://flosports.sjv.io/c/7512417/39... Check out Osburnoffroad.com and https://wossnerpistons.com/
Cooper Webb's first 250MX win, a close finish, Stew, Reed, RV, Dungy, Rocze in the 450's and more to talk about with Matthes, Weege and Rarick. Guest starring Matt Burkeen who was in the race that day as we'll!
Weege, Rarick and Matthes talk about the 2002 Phoenix SX where David Pingree's bike breaks in half, the great 250SX race, the announcers and more. The Ping himself comes on to talk about that night, his win the week before, racing Stew, his Racer X columns that got him in trouble, not getting signed by KTM and more.
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.Â
JT, Weege and Matthes look ahead to the 2026 250MX season and preview it.
Matthes, JT and Weege get together to talk about what we think is going to happen in the 450MX this summer.
This is it! The episode where they guys get Jacob Marsack on the line to talk about his podium at Daytona in 2008! Matthes, Rarick and Weege recap the night of mud at the speedway, where they were, the track cutting by 22 and more.
Cooper Webb was on the prowl for the W in a wild mudder at Philadelphia but Ken Roczen stayed strong andiron the battle this time. Coop comes on to talk about the series and his thoughts on the last rounds. Rick Johnson TOO HIP is on and it really doesn't matter why, it's all awesome when RJ is on. Leigh Diffey of the broadcast team is on to talk tv stuff with the boys. Phil Nicoletti is on and so are his swear words. Weege is in studio, GREAT SHOW!!
RC's first 450SX win on a Suzuki and Matthes, Weege and Rarick talk about the thoughts of him going to Suzuki, this race itself, Windham pressing him, Ferry/McGrath battle and more. They then call up Carmichael's mechanic at that time, Mike Gosselaar, to talk about him going to Suzuki, what that was like, the bike and team and more.
Broc Tickle captures the 250SX west title in a great final race with Eli Tomac. Weege, Matthes and Rarick break it all down and have Tick himself on the show to tell us what that was like, what he bought with his title bonus, moving to 450's the year after and more.
Kevin Windham breaks RC's OA streak with a 1-1 day in New York. Matthes, Weege and Rarick talk about that day, the comeback of Windham, Tim Ferry, DC doing color, 125's and more. Oh and they even get Kevin Windham on the line to talk about that season and more!
The SMX Insiders bring you a preview of round 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Featuring Davies vs. Deegan in the East/West Showdown, the fourth SMX Next race of the year, a brewing rivalry between Jorge Prado and Hunter Lawrence, and JT and Weege discuss the lapper situation in the 450 class.
An interview-heavy edish of the Wednesday Weege Show, as Jason Weigandt chats with Kris Keefer on Brock Tickle's work in the Monster Energy Kawasaki testing department and then privateer Scott Meshey talks making the Daytona main event....while working on a real industry job during the week! He also has a master's degree! Wow. Also, is Indy the last stand for Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb? Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Motosport Training.
Matthes, Weege and Rarick get together to talk about Seattle 1993 which included Brian Swink's close second, talk about Swink's career, guys pushing the gate down, all the categories and then Marshall Plumb, who worked for Swink this night talks about Brian, Suzuki days, Rollerball and more.
Jason Weigandt provides the final word on Glendale and Monster Energy AMA Supecross before previewing Seattle. Stacked field (still!) racing on what's likely to be a brutal track? Bring it on! Meanwhile, there is something to say about consistency... and the one rider that embodies that through the first five rounds is Hunter Lawrence. Without a main event win, he now is the points leader in the 450 class, but Weege thinks that's a non-story because Hunter will win soon. Then, SLR Honda rider and HVAC expert Justin Rodbell joins us to chat about riding better now that he doesn't have to work 9-5 during the week. Watch to see what to look for heading into round six at Seattle! The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports, Fly Racing, Ontrack School and Throttle Jockey. Seattle. Stacked field (still!) racing on what's likely to be a brutal track? Bring it on! Meanwhile, there is something to say about consistency...and the one rider that embodies that through the first five rounds is Hunter Lawrence. Without a main event win, he now is the points leader in the 450 class , but Weege thinks that's a non-story because Hunter will win soon. Then, SLR Honda rider and HVAC expert Justin Rodbell joins us to chat about riding better now that he doesn't have to work 9-5 during the week. Watch to see what to look for heading into round six at Seattle! Weege Show Wednesday is presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports, Fly Racing, Ontrack School and Throttle Jockey.till!) racing on what's likely to be a brutal track? Bring it on! Meanwhile, there is something to say about consistency...and the one rider that embodies that through the first five rounds is Hunter Lawrence. Without a main event win, he now is the points leader in the 450 class , but Weege thinks that's a non-story because Hunter will win soon. Then, SLR Honda rider and HVAC expert Justin Rodbell joins us to chat about riding better now that he doesn't have to work 9-5 during the week. Watch to see what to look for heading into round six at Seattle! Weege Show Wednesday is presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports, Fly Racing, Ontrack School and Throttle Jockey.
Rarick, Weege and Matthes get together for a recap of the 1986 Houston SX main event. They're in person in Houston doing it ironically so please enjoy them talking about RJ's crash, Wardy's win, lots of discussions on Houston SX history and more.
What a way to kickoff the 2026 SX series! We are live from Pro Circuit for this PreA1 Live show with guests like you wouldn't believe. We have RV, The Chef, Filthy, Davide Perni, Lewis, Weege and even the man himself MITCH PAYTON!! Great, some would say the best, SHOW BRO!!
Jason Weigandt reviews everything learned during SMX Media Days at Anaheim, from new AMA rules, to new tuff blocks, to what he learned from the riders like Chase Sexton, Jett Lawrence, Cooper Webb and more. Presented by Yoshimura and Insta 360's Ace Pro 2 Camera.
We're finally back from DOWN UNDA and what a glorious trip to the great land of Oz it was! We've got Justin CELEBrayton or JB10 on the line to cover much of what we did in Aussie. Next we have Weege on to discuss lots of stuff including the controversial SMX Preview videos. Next Lewis Phillips is on if for no other reason than to bug the fans that unbelievably don't like Lewis.. HUH??! We have Darkside and Dan Truman in studio holding down the duties!! Great Show!!
Yeah! Welcome to the Exhaust Podcast with Jason Weigandt. Or is this a new version of the Weege Show? Is there drama between the racing series in Australia? How will Haiden Deegan fare against Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, and more? Weege dives in. Presented by Yoshimura and store.Insta360.com Â
It's sort of the opening round of SX in 1988 and Matthes, Rarick and Weege talk about it from all the angles and as well as Micky Dymond's Yamaha debut, the narrow RJ win, Brian Manley, Ward's training schedule, Hollywood and more. Then Dymond himself gets on the line to talk about this night, his time at Yamaha, regrets, Tommy Lee and more.
We've got a legend on the phone, a HALL of FAME Legend of the motorcycle World that is! Chad Reed joins us to talk about the induction to the 2025 AMA Motorcycle HoF and what it means now that it's actually happened. What a career. Eric Peronnard is on the line to talk about the Paris Supecross for 2025 and who we can expect to see lined up for it. Mr Jason Weigandt calls in for a bevy of topics and we have the ever so controversial Lewis Phillips and Kelen Brauer in the studio keeping things anything but civil. Great show!!
We're back with a new episode as Rarick, Weege and Matthes dive into a title deciding SX in Big D. Listen in as the guys show frustration with the TV show, Matthes was there working for Keith Johnson at KTM, they get Shae Bentley on the line to talk about this awesome night for him as well as Shawn Ulikowski to tell us about losing the title after being told they won the title.
Wrapping up action from the MXDN with a podcast mash-up with Lewis Phillips, Adam Wheeler, Weege and Matthes sitting in the press tent discussing the MXDN and much more.
It's a high energy vibe LIVE from Charlotte with some locals you may have heard of. Names like Philip Nicoletti (also a National Champ), Justin Brayton (Daytona winner) and Jason Weigandt (Englishtown Flagger). We also had story time with Shawn Ulikowski and learned some of the logistical backstory from Mike Muye concerning the shortened program at round one of the SMX series in Charlotte. GREAT SHOW!!
Jason Weigandt hosts the Racer X Exhaust podcast, with the Ironman National Post Race Press Conference featuring Haiden Deegan, Jo Shimoda, Tom Vialle, Hunter Lawrence, Eli Tomac, RJ Hampshire, Lachlan Turner, Charli Cannon and Kylie Stallings. Plus more with Hunter and Jett Lawrence courtesy of The Weege Show. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.
Weege, Rarick and Matthes talk about the Tampa SX from 1999 where Kevin Windham wins 250's and Ernesto Fonseca wins his first ever 125SX. Plus the usual categories, Art and DB, the big triple and Ernesto himself joins to talk about the race and that night as well as walk down his career. Special guest call from Ryan Gauld talking about his memorable night in Florida also!
Weege and Keefer join Matthes to recap the week that was at the ranch including Keefer's great week, the standouts from A and B classes, girls making history, PW controversy, the tree, fights, vet class stuff and more.
Fairmont State University President Mike Davis on his travels through the state this week. Weege from the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival coming later this summer.Amanda Bolyard from Pantry Plus More on school supply drives coming upÂ
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. Breaking news hit before the show regarding Haiden Deegan, so are the rumors true? Let's dive in!
Matthes, Weege and Rarick look back at the winner take all 1995 125MX national with a great battle between Ryan Hughes and the champion Steve Lamson. We break down the no interview, track prep, Ryno's great first moto, Ryan Huffman and more. Also, Lamson himself joins the show to tell a story about a chain and more.
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with just JT and Weege, some say this is the best Race Review ever but probably not Matthes.
Listen to the top three in each class at the 2025 Honda RedBud National, featuring Jett and Hunter Lawrence, Justin Cooper, Jo Shimoda, Jalek Swoll, and Michael Mosiman. Plus, Weege Show audio via Jason Weigandt, including interviews with Tom Vialle, Coty Schock, Jordon Smith, Chase Sexton, and Honda's World Trials Team. The Racer X Exhaust Podcast is presented by Yoshimura and Racer X Brand.
Matthes, Rarick and Weege look back at the privateer Scott Steak winning the first moto at High Point 1996, the crazy 250MX race, Bob Varsho, chest protectors, Seth Enslow, Red Dog, Albee and then they also call up Kenny Watson who wrenched for Sheak that day with memories of that and more.
Alessi wins a moto on a 350! Reed wins the OA on a Kawasaki and more weirdness from this race. Weege, Rarick and Matthes get into this 2010 MX season opener and everything that happened and Chad Reed even joins the crew to ask about how he ended up at Kawasaki, his 2009 450MX title and more.
The audio from the Racer X Videos of JT, Weege and Matthes talking about what they think is going to happen this summer in both classes in the Pro Motocross series.
Weege, Rarick and Matthes cover the super weird Manny SX 2008 where Josh Hill wins, Ryan Dungy gets 5th, Reed is "sick", the tracks cool and much more. We even get Hill to call us to talk about that night, his early years at Factory Yamaha and more.
Weege, Rarick and Matthes talk about the Southwick national in 1995 that saw Honda teammates Samson and Henry go at it in 125's, the Mike's battle it out in 250's, Bernarndo has no shirt, NESC legend Mike Treadwell joins them as well to talk about his career best 6th OA! Go to https://www.foxracing.com/pulp-mx.html for some deals from Fox Racing
Weege and privateer hero Travis Delnicki talk about Travis's path into media, Foxboro SX preview, NESC talk and then we dive into 2026 silly season.
Matthes, Rarick and Weege look back at Foxboro 1990 with Barry Carsten who got his first career 125SX podium this night. Barry talks about that, his early days, Suzuki's, his support, taking a young James Stewart riding and more.
In this special edition of the ReRaceables Jim Holley takes Weege and Matthes through the series that was called Ultracross, what it was about, was it good money, hanging with Ivan Stewart, his battles on the track and more.
Weege, Rarick and Matthes look back at a crazy Red Bud 2005 where Ryan Mills wins his only moto of his career going 6-1, drama with Weege announcing, drama at Yamaha with Matthes working there, Rarick talks about Mike Brown and MXDN, Stew on two-stroke, fuel penalties and we even get Mills on the phone to talk about that day in Michigan.
Phil Nicoletti is on in his standard role dropping off bombs and scooping the straight talk like only PHILLIP can. Coty Schock is an incredible story this series and he secured his first SX podium ever this week in Arlington and it was the 2nd step, not the 3rd! City is still improving and he's on to talk about his unlikely rise out of the state of Delaware. Justin hill dropped the fastest qualifying lap in Arlington and we just had to get him on to talk about his speed and why he doesn't just go lights out all the time. Ryan Villopoto is one proud Moto Dad after son, Brax won the KTM Junior class in Arlington. Is he diving head first in the Moto-Dad life already? We find out. Jason Weigandt is in studio!!
The suspension change heard around the world! Rarick, Weege and Matthes dive into Unadilla 2014 where Honda's Trey Canard bolts on some KYB suspension and turns his season around. Canard joins us to talk about the switch and this race, also talk about James Justice, the KTM 450 guys, Pourcel, legends of NY and more.
We are on the brink of yet another exciting Supercross season and we are prepping for it with of course a Filthy appearance to get his thoughts on how odd it feels to NOT be deep in preparation for the starting line himself. Chad Reed also joins the show to give his insight on the year to come. The legend, Kevin Windham is on and let's be real, if Kdub were simply reading the phone book, we'd all be glued to the speakers. Justin Brayton comes on to talk 2025 and broadcast goodies. Weege comes up of course! Cole Seely is in studio keeping some respectability in the mix! Can't wait for A1!!
Here's the audio version of the 2025 Racer X SX Preview show with Matthes, Weege and JT talking about what they think is going to happen in 2025 and more.
Chiz comes on to talk about racing forever, his legacy and of course his weekend in Australia racing the WSX round in the SX2 class. Weege is on to talk broadcasting, racing and being an avid winner and collector-er of broadcasting awards. Justin Bogle joins us to talk Stark Varg racing in the Arenacross schedule. It's a whole new world for Bogle in terms of series, technology and approach; so he's been learning quick. Phil is on because, well, we love Phil and the fans demand him. We have the always plugged in Dave Ginolfi and Kevin Bailey in studio as well! GREAT SHOW