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Sight Lap | Denver ft Jason Lawrence

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They boys come together to bench race Denver SX Will the wind be a factor? What about the dirt? Is gonna be dry? J-Law eats his words. Check this out and more, here, on Sight Lap

Fields of Play | A Dirt Bike Video

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When time came for Ping to start riding again, we decided to roll out to an undisclosed location where we had a killer sand track waiting for us. With the poppies in full bloom, we just could't help make a good old fashion dirt bike video.

Ping’s 2024 Yamaha YZ450f | Bike Build

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Ping's been off the bike for a little while recovering from a hand issue. In his down time he built this super sick YZ450f out exactly how he envisioned.

Riders Meeting | Philadelphia

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Philly Got Silly. Ping and Bruce break down Philadelphia. Although it was a great night of racing, it wasn't Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as the 450 heats got some rain. From Seth Hammaker's Rocky race, to Jett's dominant win, we cover it all here, on Riders Meeting!

Track Walk With Jason Lawrence | Philadelphia Supercross 2024

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J-Law walks us through the Philly SX track for 2024. Along with the Excite Bike sprite to aid with visuals, we also got a couple laps from Kellen over at Start Your Systems on MXSim! @StartYourSystems

Sight Lap | Philly ft Jason Lawrence

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On this episode of the pre-race show, Ping and J-Law get into Philly and what we can expect out of this east coast round.

Will Deegan Ever Lose Another Race? | Sight Lap – Nashville SX

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Ping and Jason Lawrence chat about the East West Showdown at Nashville this weekend. Which coast has the better riders? Is Chase Sexton still in this title fight? Will Deegan ever lose again? They cover all that here on Sight Lap!

Track Walk With Jason Lawrence | Nashville Supercross 2024

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We've been getting lots of positive feedback from you guys on having J-Law on our Sight Lap and Riders Meeting pods, and he was stoked to be back so he sent us this 'Track Walk' feature where he breaks down the track for Nashville Supercross in Gillette stadium!

Are We Seeing a Full Meltdown from Jett?

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You Guys Wanted J-Law back, so we brought him back! You guys also wanted a video format back so we brought it back, at least in some capacity. Ping, Bruce and Jason sit down over a zoom call to talk about what they saw in Foxborough, the 450 title is tied and the 250E title is starting to narrow down. Hear it all, here on WTM's Rider's Meeting

Lusk vs Carmichael | WTM Rivalries

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Welcome to 'Rivalries' a series where we take two guys who raced each other and talk about their races, run-ins or other interactions they may have had in their career.

More About Suspension | Old Guys New Bikes

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Rick Doughty and Ron from ESR Suspension go more in depth with suspension and answer some questions our viewers had from the previous episode.

Leatt 5.5 Moto Gear | Review Spotlight

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Leatt was kind enough to provide us with this gear set for us to try on. We cruised out to Glen Helen to see if it was worth the hype!

Riders Meeting | St. Louis Video ft Josh Hill

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Supercross is the gift that keeps on giving! A dominant ride from Levi Kitchen in the 250 class, sweeping the triple crown, and the return to the winner's circle from Eli Tomac! Josh Hill joins Ping and Bruce to talk everything St. Louis.

Can Cooper Webb stop Jett?? – Rider’s Meeting | Seattle ft Grant Langston

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It's starting to boil down to Cooper Webb vs Jett Lawrence and this Supercross series is far from over! Meanwhile in the lites class, Levi Kitchen finally led from start to finish in a race that could only be described as DOMINANT. Ping and Bruce made a call to our special guest, Mr. GRANT LANGSTON to discuss all things Seattle!

Sight Lap | Seattle ft JUSTIN BOGLE

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Back to the West! Heading into Seattle, Jett opens up his points lead after winning his 3rd race in a row. Can anyone stop him? Meanwhile, in the 250W division, Levi Kitchen holds the red plate, can he successfully defend it agains Jordon Smith and RJ Hampshire? Ping and Bruce called in Justin Bogle to see what he thinks!

2024 Suzuki RM-Z 250 Bike Build

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We cruised up to LACR to get some laps in on this super sweet 2024 RM-Z 250 we built with the help everyone listed below! Couldn't have done it without them!

Riders Meeting | Indianapolis ft Talon Vohland

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The 250E championship has been popping off this year, with 4 points leaders in 5 races! Meanwhile in the 450 championship, Jett Lawrence becomes only the second 450 rider to sweep a triple crown event since Ken Roczen in Glendale, 2020. Bruce and Ping got our special guest, Talon Vohland on the line to break down Indianapolis!

2024 YZ250 Two Stroke

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Yamaha is the last Japanese manufacturer still making two strokes, and their YZ250 is still so good. While it hasn't seen change since 2022 (having remained largely unchanged previously from 2005-2021) you could say Yamaha's subscribed to the old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Here are thoughts on the 2024 model.

Sight Lap | Indianapolis

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Heading into round 10 of supercross, it's time for Indianapolis! We called up Jimmy Button to look ahead into what we can expect from Indy.

Who is Cole Timboe?

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The future is bright, in more ways than one. We had a grom, Bronx Grundy, shoot, edit and send in this interview he did with BarX Suzuki's Cole Timboe. We thought it was sick and hope you guys enjoy as well!

Rider’s Meeting | Birmingham

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This season keeps on giving. Jett is starting to knock guys out of contention, meanwhile in the 250E division, the points are just getting weirder! With chaos in almost every race, Bruce and Ping break down what we saw in Birmingham, Alabama.

Along for the Ride | Ep 1

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Dual-sporting is a fun way and easy way to get out and about on a motorcycle. In this series, we're gonna take industry insiders out and round the trails and catch up with them about moto, what they do in the industry, and what they think of dual-sporting!

Rider’s Meeting | Daytona ft Seth Hammaker

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In this episode of rider's meeting, Ping and Bruce go over their thoughts about Daytona, and who better to call in than someone who was actually there in the thick of it. Enter Seth Hammaker, fresh off a Daytona podium!

Supercross Futures: A2

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With Daytona around the corner, we thought we'd put together this edit from footage we had from Anaheim 2 of the SX Futures class to remind you what you may be looking forward to in the next round!

Ricky Carmichael Talks Triumph

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From Gainesville, Florida, Ping sits down to chat with RC about his time with Triumph, how he go there, developing a motorcycle and what's next for his partnership with Triumph Motorcycles

We Finally Rode The 2024 Triumph TF250X!

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After waiting for what felt like forever, we finally got to fly out to Gainesville, Florida to meet up with Triumph for their global launch of the 2024 TF250X, their motocross bike, at Gatorback Cycle Park. So how does this bike feel? Is it just a rebadged version of another bike? Watch the video to find out!

Rider’s Meeting | Arlington ft CHAD REED

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Man, Arlington was a roller coaster of emotions for everybody. Forkner's crash. Is Tomac back? Are we in the Danger Zone? Bruce and Ping had to call someone to weigh in on this, so once again we're joined by Supercross legend Chad Reed to break this race down here on Rider's Meeting.

Suspension Explained – Old Guys / New Bikes Ep 1

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Rick Doughty sits down with Ron from ESR Suspension to help us get an understanding on how suspension works and what changes affect what on the bike.

We Rode Beta’s 450 RX!

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It's been raining a lot here in Southern California, but that didn't stop us from grabbing us a Beta 450 and running to find the driest place to ride. So we went to a track in the hills! Our time was limited but we wanted to give you guys our first thoughts on this new bike from Beta!

2000 KX125 Bike Build

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We got this super clean 2000 KX125 all the way from Arizona out here at pala to test out from Ping's buddy Justin McMurrich. Imagine his surprise when Billy Laninovich was the one who ended up spinning some laps on it!

Jorge Prado Races Supercross

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While originally slated to race the first three rounds of the Supercross season, Jorge Prado got in a bonus round and raced four. When he first announced his intention to race, many were skeptical about how the reigning MXGP world champ would fare.

Are you Protected?

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Anyone ever had to lie about how you got hurt at the hospital for insurance reasons? In this episode of Crash Cart, Arden introduces us to Ridersurance, an insurance company by riders for riders. Oh, and it's not just for moto!

Dylan Ferrandis and Factory Connection Battle the Factory Race Teams

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With a heat race win, and multiple top 10s Dylan Ferrandis has had some serious speed. It's no secret that he's been wanting to ride a Honda, and now that he's on one, FC brought him the comfort he needs to battle against these other teams on a satellite team.

Rider’s Meeting | Glendale ft. RJ Hampshire

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With Glendale done and dusted, David Pingree and Bruce Marada got RJ Hampshire on the line to talk about his win, give some insights into the 450 class, and what to expect from his program during the west coast break.

What’s Next for This Bike? – Project 86 Update

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Ping has taken apart Project 86 and he's enlisted the help of Rick Doughty from Vintage Iron Project to help restore this thing! The boys walk us through all the parts they've acquired and their plans to move forward with the bike.

Sight Lap | Glendale

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Ping and Bruce are joined by special guest, Dean Wilson on this episode of 'Sight Lap' to discuss Glendale. After a wild start to the 250E series, we're back for another round of 250W. On the 450 side of things, Jett has become the first repeat winner of the year, can he keep the ball rolling? All this and more is discussed right here, on Sight Lap!

Rider’s Meeting | Detroit ft Chad Reed

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Ping and Bruce break down Detroit, with special guest, Chad Reed! Yup, we were able to get Chad on the phone to help us pick apart the chaos that was the Detroit Supercross round.

What’s J-Law Up to This Year?

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Ping and Jason Lawrence hop on a call for a quick chat about his plans for 2024

Track Day with Jason Anderson

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We linked up with Jason Anderson for a day at the test track in Corona, California just before Detroit Supercross. Fans have often commented on Jason's unique style and we certainly think this video shows it. He's been riding great this year and we thought it'd be fun to shoot a good ol fashioned riding video, hope you guys enjoy!

Is This the Smartest Dirt Bike Ever Made??

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Husqvarna invited us to Fox Raceway to test out the new 2024.5 Husqvarna FC-450 Rockstar Edition. This bike boasts some new changes as well as an impressive new app to stand apart from the other manufactures now integrating apps into their motorcycles.

Press Day: A2

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Every Friday, select teams and riders are allowed to participate in press day, where riders get to ride sections of the track for both local media and moto media. Enjoy this edit we put together of some of the riders who participated before the day before A2.

Inside Jo Shimoda’s Factory Honda CRF250R

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Ping gives us a quick walk around Jo's Factory HRC CRF250R

Anaheim 2

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Bruce and Ping discuss what we can expect from Anaheim 2, our first Triple Crown event!

Doping in the AMA

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Our PA and medical contributor Arden Ballad gives us insights and his opinion on doping and PEDs in our sport.

Rider’s Meeting | San Diego

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Ping and Bruce analyze the weekend from San Diego. Did back to back mudders help keep the 450's points chase more exciting? Did it absolutely ruin the 250's?

Garrett Marchbanks’ Podium With ClubMX

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After a stellar weekend in less-than-stellar conditions, Ping got a hold of Garrett Marchanks and talked with him about his weekend, his thoughts on stealing Phil's podium, and the overall vibe at ClubMX.

Sight Lap | San Diego

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Ping and Bruce walk us through what we may expect coming into San Diego. Rain or shine, who do you guys have picked to win it in Snapdragon Stadium?

Max Vohland’s 2024 KX250SR

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How much different is PC's KX250SR from its big brother in the 450 class? Ping walks us through Max Vohland's factory Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX250sr.

Rider’s Meeting | San Francisco

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Muddy San Francisco has come and gone and boy what a shake up to the points it was! WTM's Bruce Marada and David Pingree give their thoughts on San Francisco's mud race.

Jason Anderson’s 2024 KX450SR

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Ping walks us through Jason's podium earning factory KX450sr.

2024 Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700

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Our partners over at Yamaha were kind enough to include Whiskey Throttle Media in the launch of their 2024 Tenere 700. If you're not familiar with the Tenere, you need to check out this video.

Anaheim 1 Review Show

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Rider's Meeting is back! We Ping and Bruce break down A1 and give their insights on what they saw!

This is American RetroCross!

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Keeping in theme with all the retro content we've been putting out, we wanted to showcase one of the local series here in Southern California!

Introducing the 2×4 Bikes

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In this installment of the Vintage Iron Project, Rick and Bruce dive into the 2x4 bikes.

Honda’s Thoughts on Their Dominant Year

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The 2023 season was a banner year for Team Honda HRC.

New Colors for Dylan Ferrandis

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First Kevin Windham, then Cole Seely, and now with Dylan Ferrandis aboard the Phoenix Racing Honda team, the number 14 returns to a red bike. We caught up with Dylan at the HRC Honda test track in Corona, CA where he shared some insight into his new program, how this new deal came about, and riding with the Lawrence brothers.

Jett Reynolds Speaks on His Move to Club MX

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Ping chats with Jett Reynolds on his move to ClubMX, his thoughts on South Carolina vs SoCal, his plans for the future, and more in this exclusive interview!

This Bike Won the Baja 1000!

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Our test rider Jason Fichera was able to get his hands on this really cool bike.

RaceTech built us a rocket ship! | 2024 KX250 | Bike Build

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In case you somehow missed it, RaceTech builds motors now.

Inside the Rut – Volume 2

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K-Dub and Greg return in episode 2 of 'Inside the Rut' to talk a little Paris Supercross.

2023 Lake Elsinore GP | Promoted by Whiskey Throttle Media

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WE HOSTED THE ELSINORE GP! We had such a blast holding this event and are thankful to all of you who showed up to participate and spend the weekend with us.

In the Details | 2024 KX450

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Ping catches up with Kawasaki's Brad Pitts to inform us of the latest changes made to the 2024 KX450 in greater detail.

2024 KX450 First Impression

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We finally got to ride the ALL NEW 2024 KX450! This bike is really cool, boasting plenty of new updates. Hear our thoughts and check out the whole video to see if this bike might be the one for you!

Road 2 Recovery Golf Tournament | Presented by Whiskey Throttle Media

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We had a blast at the 3rd Annual Rider's Cup Golf Tournament benefiting the Road 2 Recovery Foundation. So many people showed up including some popular faces! We had a blast interacting with you guys and we can't wait til next year!

Interview with Jason Lawrence

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J-Law is back! Ping gets in a quick chat with Jason Lawrence about his return to racing and his plan for the future

Crash Cart – How I Overcame My Knee Injury: Arden’s Recent Medical Journey

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Arden dives deep into his personal experience with a recent knee injury.

50th Anniversary YZ450F | BIKE BUILD

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Recently we cruised up to LACR to check out this 50th Anniversary yz450f build. A lot of attention to detail went into this guy and we're stoked we got a chance to ride it.

Race Spec 2024 YZ250f

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Ping goes over his baseline settings for the 2024 yz250f!

50 Years of the YZ Brand

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Hard to believe the YZ brand has been around for 50 years. From being developed with help from Gary Jones and his family, to winning multiple championships in supercross and motocross. No one can deny the success of the ol' Y-ZINGER.

We Raced The SoCal Vintage MX Classic

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Our boy Bruce Marada pulled up to the SoCal Vintage MX Classic to scope out what the vintage mx scene is all about. Needless to say we had a great time out there meeting the riders and racing of course. Good times and good vibes!

Picture This with Weston Peick

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In our 5th installment of 'Picture This' our host, Brent Bowser, catches up with Weston Peick about jumping into the pro scene and getting a top 10 in his first race as a privateer, finally landing a fatory ride, reaching the podium in a 450 Supercross, and his career ending injury.

Kreft Moto Suspension

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The guys at KREFT Moto walk us through their proprietary suspension service with some unique features that allow you to re-valve your suspension while you're at the track!

The Ultimate Vet Bike / KTM 300SX Bike Build

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VET MX International joins forces with Kreft suspension to bring us this super sweet KTM 300SX. KTM introduced EFI two strokes into their motocross line in 2023 and we're wondering, could this be the ultimate vet weapon?

Inside the Rut

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Kenny Watson is bringing his podcast 'Inside the Rut' back under the Whiskey Throttle Media umbrella. Kenny, along with his new co-host, Greg, dive deeper into the world of moto.

Amateur Spotlight – Aden Keefer

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In episode 14, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Kawasaki rider Aden Keefer about growing up in the high desert, starting racing later in life, growing up with a dad who is a former pro and test rider, and more!

Back to the Past | 2001 YZ125 Project Build

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Ping hops aboard this super crisp 2001 YZ125 built by Rado at Dirt 'N Iron.

Picture This with Brandon Hartranft

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In this episode, our host, Brent Bowser called up Brandon Hartranft to discuss the immediate success he had in his first year in supercross, his podiums in Supercross and Outdoors, moving up to the 450 class early, and the significant injury that ultimately has ended his career as a professional racer.

Stepping Into The Future – Stark Future Varg – Tested

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So what's Stark Future's electric dirt bike the "Varg" all about? Is it heavy? Ping shakes the bike down and gives his thoughts on "the future."

2024 Suzuki RM-Z 250 & 450 | First Ride

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Suzuki invited us out to ride the 2024 Suzuki bikes. While not much has changed in the last few years, Suzuki has added a few cool items to their bikes to get loyal riders to consider these bikes.

Tested – All New 2024 Yamaha YZ250F – First Ride

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Taking cues from its older brother, the YZ450f, the 2024 Yamaha YZ250f comes packed with updates.

Testing Ken Roczen’s Factory RM-Z 450

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Ping tests Ken Roczen's factory bike after the SMX Finals at the LA Coliseum and gives his thoughts on why this bike is competitive, despite the base model being largely unchanged since 2018.

60 Years of Alpinestars

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Take a quick look inside the Alpinestars 60th Anniversary party held at Bike Shed Moto Co in Los Angeles, California

2023 KX450SR – A great DEAL?!

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Thanks to the crew over at Kawasaki we had the opportunity to test the '23 KX450SR out at Fox Raceway, and were quite impressed by the SR package!

Picture This with Dean Wilson

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In this episode we caught up with Dean Wilson to discuss some of the highlights of his racing career so far!

First Ride: 2024 KX250

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We had the chance to ride the 2024 KX250 out at Fox Raceway. Hear what test rider Brent Bowser had to say about the KYB suspension, mapping options, and what he thought of the power delivery the KX250 had to offer as a 450 vet rider.

Picture This: Motocross Podcast #2 ft. Alex Martin

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Retired Motocross and Supercross racer Alex Martin chats about a few highlights of his career over handful of meaningful photographs selected by host Brent Bowser.

Last of a DYING Breed

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Our latest project build is a 2022 KTM 250SX. The last of the carbureted two-strokes in the KTM lineup, with old school vibes and modern day tech, this bike brings back memories of racing in the "good ol' days"

OnBoard

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Hop on board from B-Ray's POV as he battles his way to a podium finish at 2023 Thursday Night Motocross at Portland International Raceway. Stick around to the end for an epic battle with Moranz!

Picture This with Zach Osborne

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Take a stroll down memory lane with Pro Motocross and Supercross Champion Zach Osborne as we relive some of the highlights of his career by discussing some of the most iconic photographs taken during his time racing.

2024 Alpinestars Gear Launch

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We're out at Washougal MX for the 2024 Alpinestars Gear Launch and after taking the gear out for a test ride, we caught up with Astars factory racers Jett + Hunter Lawrence, Jason Anderson, Chase Sexton and got some updates from Eli Tomac!

Privateer Life – Ep 2

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In Episode 2, Jason battles his way straight through to the mains at Washougal, WA in the 250 Pro Class.

Project Pimp Juice

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Project Pimp Juice - This just might be the most blingin' YZ450F you've ever seen.

Yoder’s World Tour – Episode 1

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Follow along with Supercross star Hunter Yoder as he takes on the World Supercross Championship.

The Emig Post – Episode 1

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Welcome to Episode One of The Emig Post, hosted by Motocross and Supercross champ, Jeff Emig.

Seth Hammaker’s Return to Racing – Part One

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After an accident during Supercross training left him sidelined with a broken wrist, Seth Hammaker has spent months working hard to get back to what he knows best - racing his dirtbike.

Fun Times at Ryno High

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We caught up with Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Austin Forkner to talk about some of the hurdles he's faced in his pro career, how he's recently teamed up with Ryan "Ryno" Hughes to help bring some fun back to his program, and about his plans to return to racing.

1999 KX250 Splitfire Pro Circuit Kawasaki Build Pt. 3

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We're back with Episode 3, and Greg is digging in to the engine to prep for the rebuild!

2023 Yamaha YZ125 Race Build

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We're out at Fox Raceway putting our race built 2023 Yamaha YZ125 through its paces, and it did not disappoint!

Privateer Life – Ep 1

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Ride along with WTM Test Rider Jason Fichera as he travels the US with family and friends to take on the full Pro Motocross Championship for the first time!

2023 Hangtown Rider Recap

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It was a great weekend at the 2023 Hangtown Motocross Classic with lots of great racing!

Adam Cianciarulo and Jeremy Martin Factory Race Bike Walkaround

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We take a closer look at Adam and Jeremy's race bikes and hear from their mechanics about some of the trick parts and mods that help keep the riders happy!

’23 Suzuki RM-Z450 Bike Build

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We're back with another modest, budget friendly bike build here with our 2023 Suzuki RM-Z450.

Crash Cart – MX Safety

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Ping sits down with Crash Cart host Arden Ballard, MS, PA-C, ATC to discuss what the heck is going on with riders getting hurt this season.

Suzuki RM Army Boot Camp with Jason Fichera

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We were recruited by Suzuki to come out and ride at their RM Army Boot Camp so we invited our friend Jason Fichera to come out and ride our Race Tech Suzuki build

2023 Pala Fox Raceway Recap

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We catch up with Jett Reynolds, T-Hawk, Ryan Surratt, Johnny Campbell, Christian Craig, Max Lee, Hunta’ and few other rad people…oh and who the hell brings a Racoon to a National?!

The Brian Barnes Moto Memorabilia Collection

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The Brian Barnes Moto Memorabilia Collection, represents the single largest donation to Road 2 Recovery, in its history of providing support to individual athletes

Jett Reynolds Pro Debut

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Jett Reynolds has been plagued with a slew of injuries including a hip and wrist injury that has left him sidelined for the better part of two years. With 48 hours to go, we sit down to discuss his pro debut at the Pala National.

Garage 11 1983 Maico 490 Sand Spider Build

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We've teamed up with Garage 11 to bring you some high quality vintage motorcycle builds, and we're starting off with this epic Maico 490 Sand Spider restoration.

Amateur Spotlight – Bryce Shelly

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In episode 13, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Bryce Shelly about growing up in Pennsylvania, having to make the jump to the A class very early, training at Club MX, his plans for the rest of 2023 and more!

2023 Maxxis Moto Tire Launch

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Maxxis has undergone a full revamp of their moto tire line, and the MX-SI and the MX-IH, are officially available to consumers today!

Dunlop MX34 Launch

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Dunlop recently revealed it's all new MX34 offering and had us come out to LACR in Palmdale, Ca. for the launch of their new tire. With so much success with their MX14, MX33 and 3S tires, what could be left to improve upon?

Race Spec 22-23 YZ125

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Dial in your 22-23 Yamaha YZ125 with some pointers from Ping on how to find a good set up for your ride.

Amateur Spotlight – Hollan Russell

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In Episode 12, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Hollan Russell about moving up to big bikes at a very young age...

Crash Cart – Achilles Injuries

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Check in with Arden Ballard in our latest Crash Cart with some info on Achilles tendon injuries.

Ohlins Suspension Test

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We teamed up with Ohlins USA to test out a drop in fork kit and full rear shock that you can purchase direct from Ohlins to give you some feedback on the characteristics of the suspension and some information on what's available from Ohlins - Ft. Peter Novacek and Rob Woodard!

Amateur Spotlight – Brad West

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In episode 11 our host Brent Bowser catches up with Brad West about growing up in Australia, making the move to the United States to chase his dream, dealing with recent health issues, and more!

Vintage Iron Project – Episode 2 Part 4

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In Part 4 of Episode Two, we hang out with Blake Wharton and talk about his history with Suzuki and have a look at some of the fastest bikes they’ve raced over the last few decades.

Amateur Spotlight – Avery Long

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In episode 10, our host Brent Bowser catches up with NSA Yamaha's Avery Long about growing up in Minnesota, starting home school to be able to ride during the winter, making the switch to train at Club MX and more!

2023 KX250 Race Bike Build

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While our original "budget" build plans for this bike got blown out of the water once Race Tech's Engine Services department got their hands on it, we knew when they told us they wanted to show off what they could really do to the engine that we'd be in for a treat.

Crash Cart – Emergency Action Plan

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There are good things to do, and there are bad things to do at a motocross track if/when someone gets seriously hurt

MX Tire Selection

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We head out to Glen Helen Raceway to review Dunlop's offering of MX tires with 3 common track condition scenarios - Soft, Medium, and Hard pack - to help you with your tire selection.

Amateur Spotlight – Slade Varola

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In episode nine, our host Brent Bowser catches up with Slade Varola about racing while attending public school all the way through high school, making the jump to the A class, racing Supercross Futures and more!

Race Spec 2023 RM-Z450

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In our Race Spec series, Ping guides you through the set up of your motocross bike.

Vintage Iron Project – Episode 2 Part 3

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In Part 3 of Episode Two, we're diving in to a trio of Jeff Ward's 80's era works bikes!

Vintage Iron Project – Episode 2 Part 2

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In Part 2 of Episode Two, we take a look at some of the fastest Yamahas the sport has ever seen.

Amateur Spotlight – Preston Boespflug

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In episode eight, our host Brent Bowser talks with KTM's Preston Boespflug about growing up in Washington, making the move to California at a young age, and how his Amateur career has been thus far.

Crash Cart – Arm Pump Remedy

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We have seen a ton of products over the years that try to address this dreadful motocross mishap, and most of them fail miserably. Enter Roll Recovery.

Vintage Iron Project – Episode 2 Part 1

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In Part 1 of Episode Two, our host Rick Doughty sits down with collector Michael Holigan, at his home in Dallas, Texas.

Amateur Spotlight – Casey Cochran

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In episode seven, our host Brent Bowser talks with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Casey Cochran about his amateur career, making the switch to train at the Bakers Factory, racing Supercross Futures and more!

Sight Lap – Seattle SX

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David Pingree is back with special guest Ricky Johnson for all your Seattle SX thoughts and predictions..

Crash Cart – Knee Bracing and Protection

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It's all about knees on Crash Cart today!

Whiskey Throttle Spotlight – ’88 YZ490

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In our latest Whiskey Throttle Spotlight we're showcasing a gorgeous 1988 YZ490 build by our friend Justin McMurrich.

Riders Meeting – Detroit SX

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This week Ricky Johnson is back in the guest seat with host David Pingree to recap the action of the 2023 Detroit Supercross!

Amateur Spotlight – Gage Linville

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In episode six, our host Brent Bowser catches up with former amateur rider turned pro Gage Linville about recently making his debut in Supercross, training at MTF, his amateur career and more!

Amateur Spotlight – Leum Oehlhof

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In episode five, our host Brent Bowser talks Leum Oehlhof about starting racing later in life, having a dad who has raced pro, signing with the NSA Yamaha Team and more!

Crash Cart – Is Your Motocross Track Safe?

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Newsflash! Motocross is a dangerous sport. Riders have a responsibility to be safe - for their sake and the other riders. But what about tracks? Here, Arden Ballard, MS, PA-C, ATC gives you the top 8 things MX tracks can do to keep riders safe(r).

Amateur Spotlight – Mark Fineis

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In episode four, our host Brent Bowser talks with Mark Fineis about riding at Club MX, transitioning to Supercross Futures and more!

Vintage Iron Project – Jeff “Chicken” Matiasevich

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We're joined at The Blackmore Ranch by Chicken to discuss the ins and outs of his 1997 Japanese National Championship works Kawasaki KX250SR. One of the trickest bikes of it's era, this bike was SEVEN years ahead of production bikes!

Amateur Spotlight – Gavin Towers

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In episode three, our host Brent Bowser caught up with SX Futures racer Gavin Towers. 

Crash Cart – How to act if someone gets hurt at the motocross track

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There are good things to do, and there are bad things to do at a motocross track if/when someone gets seriously hurt. Arden Ballard, MS, PA-C, ATC takes his trackside medical experience and gives you tips on how to act at the track.

Amateur Spotlight – Noah Viney

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In this series we set out to showcase up and coming amateur riders that are making their way through the ranks in hopes to make it at the professional level.

Crash Cart – Eddie Casillas

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Sit down with Arden Ballard and Eddie Casillas, who were part of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Team to discuss working in healthcare within the motocross industry!

Ride To Rumination – Jeremy McGrath – Long Live the King

Everyone knows there is only one king of rock-n-roll, and that is indisputably Elvis. There have been countless great drivers in NASCAR, but Richard Petty is the king. The same is true in the sport of Supercross; There is one all-time record holder for Supercross main event wins and titles.

Vintage Iron Project – Ricky Johnson

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We called up "The Bad Boy" himself, 5x 250MX + 2x 250SX Champ, Ricky Johnson to reunite him with this beauty - the 1984 YZ250 that he rode to an AMA 250CC National Championship!

Amateur Spotlight – Brock Bennett

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In this series we set out to showcase up and coming amateur riders that are making their way through the ranks in hopes to make it at the professional level.

Vintage Iron Project – Jeff Ward Interview

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Jeff Ward chats with David Pingree about racing his 1984 KX125, winning a National Championship, and his epic battles with Ricky Johnson!

Vintage Iron Project – Wardy Rides Again

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Wardy is reunited with his '84 Works Kawasaki that he rode to a 125 National Championship!

Vintage Iron Project – Hugh Parker

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In Episode One, our host Rick Doughty talks with collector Hugh Parker about his collection of 80's - 90's works bikes ridden by some of fastest riders of all time - including Ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, and Jeff Matiasevich, and Georges Jobe.

Power of the Mind – Wil Hahn

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This week's guest on "Power of the Mind" is 250E Supercross Champion and Team Trainer for the Troy Lee Designs Redbull Gas Gas Factory Race Team, Wil Hahn!

Riding at the “Secret Spot” Sand Track with Hunter Cross – 250SX Debut

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When the Southern California motocross tracks get rained out, the boys head out to the hills to get in their motos. We caught up with Hunter Cross at an undisclosed location to hear his thoughts heading in to his 250SX debut at Anaheim 1.

Troy Lee Designs Team Intro – Justin Barcia Interview

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Check in with Justin Barcia at the 2023 Troy Lee Designs Gas Gas Race Team Intro!

Power of the Mind – Johnny Girroir

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Ryan sits down with multi time off road champion Johnny Girroir!

Dental Injuries in Motocross

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In our latest Crash Cart with host Arden Ballard MS, PA-C, ATC we chat with Dr. Eccker about Motocross related dental injuries, how to prevent them, and what to do when they happen.

Ride Everything – A Kelana Humphrey Vlog Series – Ep. 2

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In episode 2 of “Ride Everything”, come hang with "Na" as he bombs waves at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch with his new friends and fellow Red Bull athletes Zion Wright, Ben Ferguson, and Hailey Langland!

The Truth Behind Electrolytes

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Our latest Crash Cart with host Arden Ballard MS, PA-C, ATC features an in depth interview with Robb Wolf - Author, Biochemist, and co-founder of LMNT as they dig in to the truth behind electrolytes and their function in our bodies.

Ride To Rumination – The Evolution of Ryan Villopoto

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Turns out getting Ryan Villopoto to come ride dual sport bikes in the mountains on a summer’s day was not a big ask.

Power of the Mind – Zach Osborne

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This week's guest is Zach Osborne

A Night with Bob Hannah

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Get a sneak peek at The Whiskey Throttle Show with Bob Hannah - Airing Saturday morning right here on the Whiskey Throttle Media channel!

We’ve all been hurt, right?

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We’ve all been hurt, right? I don’t mean by some snotty blonde in middle school when we were hormonal and fragile… I’m talking about getting spit off your dirt bike and the sudden stop that follows. It’s one of those things that binds all motocross and off-road riders and racers; we can all relate.

Power of the Mind – Randy Hawkins

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This week's guest is Randy Hawkins.

Ride Everything – A Kelana Humphrey Vlog Series – Ep. 1

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In this multi-part web series, we're giving you an inside look at the life of "Na."

Power of the Mind – Taylor Robert

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This week's guest is Taylor Robert.

Performance & Health – Fueling Sleep

If you are not falling asleep quickly or getting enough deep sleep (as illustrated in your Garmin sleep log), watch this short video and learn what you can do to turn these situations around.

Ken Roczen Red Bull Straight Rhythm Practice Pro Circuit YZ250

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We spent the day with Ken Roczen and the Pro Circuit race team today as Red Bull Straight Rhythm Practice took place in Huntington Beach, CA.

Ken Roczen Riding Pro Circuit Yamaha YZ250 for Straight Rhythm

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Check out this exclusive raw video of Ken Roczen aboard his Mitch Payton built Pro Circuit YZ250 Straight Rhythm ride!

Power of the Mind – Stew Baylor

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This week’s guest is 2x ISDE Champion, 5x National Enduro Champion, 2011 GNCC XC2 Champion and 2017 FGSE Champion - Stew Baylor. Tune in as Stew talks about facing the end of his career, overcoming mental demons, and overcoming self doubt to find success at the highest level.

Professional racing here in the USA is on the cusp of major transformation.

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Professional racing here in the USA is on the cusp of major transformation. With the advent of the World Supercross Series and the return of the AMA Arenacross series, there are finally some options for racers to consider. While the AMA Supercross series and MX Sports national motocross championship are the standard for what a full season of racing looks like, typically, that could be changing.

Power of the Mind

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Power of the Mind pod from Ryan Sipes

The Return of Nico Izzi

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After nearly 10 years off the bike, Nico is back and working to get in race shape for Straight Rhythm, SX '23 and more!

Ask Ping – Round 10

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It's time for Ping to drop some knowledge! You got questions and he's got the answers!!

Crash Cart – Episode 5

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In this episode we go through what you should bring to the track in your emergency kit. These are the things that could save a life!

Ask Ping – Round 9

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Its time for another edition of Ask Ping! This week he answers your questions about Whiskey Throttle Show guests and what his going on with Ken Roczen!

Hell of a racing season we had in 2022, wasn’t it?

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Hell of a racing season we had in 2022, wasn’t it? A recharged Eli Tomac under the Star Racing/Yamaha tent made for some incredible racing, even though ET would eventually win both the supercross and motocross titles in 2022.

Eli Tomac and Chase Sexton

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We were out at Perris Raceway last night for the '23 Alpinestars gear launch and got Chase and Eli to sit down together and talk about how their historic 2022 MX 450 title battle played out from their perspective and their strategy going to 2022 MXdN as teammates!

Ask Ping – Round 8

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This week Dave addresses why he doesn't test KTM's and who are his dream interviews! Thanks for sending in the questions keep'm coming!

Ask Ping – Round 7

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Another week and another round of Ask Ping! He's here to answer your questions tune in and get the answers!

Ask Ping – Round 5

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In this weeks Ask Ping, Dave tackles who has the best style and are bikes going to be out of reach for the average buyer!

Crash Cart Episode 4 – Is your Motocross track safe?

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Newsflash! Motocross is a dangerous sport. Riders have a responsibility to be safe-for their sake and the other riders. But what about tracks? Here, Arden Ballard gives you the top 8 things Motocross tracks can do to keep riders safe(r).

Dealing With Disappointment

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We hear a lot about young riders trying to “make it” in the sport of motocross. I was one of those kids. But what does Making it” really mean?

Performance & Health

In these regular sit-downs with Coach Robb Beams we will discuss topics including training, nutrition, injury maintenance, injury prevention, hydration, and many other topics relevant to motocross riders.

Crash Cart Episode 3 – An interview with Owner of Cautionz Lights

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One thing you’re likely to notice in Crash Cart is my desire to make Motocross a safer sport. I fully understand that we all take the risk when we toss our leg over a motorcycle of any kind, but there are plenty of things in our power that we can control, too.

Politics has become quite the landmine in the last four or five years, hasn’t it?

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Politics has become quite the landmine in the last four or five years, hasn’t it? I mean, I’ve always been told to avoid discussing politics or religion in mixed company, but that never sat right with me.

Crash Cart Episode 2 – Should I Wear Knee Braces?

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There seems to be a shakeup in the world of motocross apparel and protection devices on a daily basis. Remember neck braces? How about those shoelaces that people would wear on their chest and shoulders? (I still don’t know the purpose of those things…). I have seen some wild snake oil products in the pits over the years. Now, it seems that knee braces are making a shift in popularity. 

What’s the one thing that, as fans of the sport we all want to see?

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What’s the one thing that, as fans of the sport we all want to see? The answer is good racing, right? I know there were a few loose boys in the back who shouted “Boobs!,” but that’s just a given.

Crash Cart Episode 1

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Falling is part of the sport of Motocross. It’s not a matter of if you hit the dirt, it’s when. And some falls are harder on us than others. For many reasons, hitting our head is often misunderstood and even blown off as “not a big deal.” We talk about “ringing our bell” and “taking a dirt nap” all while getting back on our bikes for more track time or to line up for the next moto.

Technology is awesome… until it isn’t

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Technology is awesome… until it isn’t. If you’re wealthy enough you can literally have a rocket built, shaped like your own genitals if you wish [looking at you Bezos], and go into outer space. Even if you’re not wealthy, the government will give you an iPhone for free, which wields more computing power than they had when NASA landed a man on the moon.