The Racer X Podcast Network
A podcast from Jason Weigandt and the editorial staff of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online covering motocross, supercross, and dirt bike culture.
Exhaust #343: Cooper Webb on Fixing Team USA and New Race Team
Jason Weigandt visits the old JGR test track, now known as the Aus Ranch, to check out Cooper Webb just getting back into supercross on his new Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, Monster Energy Tedder Husqvarna. Plus, new training partner Cameron McAdoo on his Quad Lock Honda, and Aus Ranch resident and GNCC 250 Championship Contender Gus Riordan.
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Exhaust #342: Could Cooper Webb Save Team USA? | What Happened to FIM World Supercross?
Two-plus weeks later, do you still care about the Motocross of Nations? What could be done to make the race relevant year round? Jason Weigandt has some ideas. The ultimate? Make Cooper Webb the Team Manager for Team USA! Plus, what happened to the FIM World Supercross Championship?
Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Yamaha and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #341: Silly Season and MXoN Preview
Weege Show Wednesday moves to Thursday to take advantage of the October 1 Silly Season news when new contracts begin. Plus, the 2027 Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross schedule release, and a press conference to announce the first-ever SX in Baltimore. Justin Rodbell is pumped!
Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #340: A Week Packed With News, Plus Playoff Scenarios
Jason Weigandt reviews the news of the week, from Dylan Ferrandis' retirement to the new SMX media rules for 2027, to the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) canceling its next race and going up for sale, to the wild math work for the triple-points final this weekend!
Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #339: Mudders Keep You Guessing | Haiden Deegan's Time Now?
Jason Weigandt covers the news of the week, with the Monster Energy SMX Playoffs coming off a mudder in Ohio--sorry not sorry--and Haiden Deegan threatening to reach some lofty heights. The mud makes those Ohio results hard to understand. Is Deegan about to win this title? Imagine the talk for the next three months if that happens?
Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Yamaha and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #338: 2026 SMX Playoffs Preview Show
Jason Weigandt, Steve Matthes and Jason Thomas are here to debate and argue all the hot topics as the final three rounds of the 2026 SuperMotocross season commence. Are Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies unstoppable? Is it Jo (Shimoda) time again? Can Ken Roczen come right back to where he was in May? Can Jorge Prado and Haiden Deegan win? What about Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen and Julien Beaumer?
Presented by Yamaha, Fly Racing and Maxima.
Exhaust #337: The Career You'd Want Your Own Kid To Have
The motocross world was still arguing over Jett Lawrence's performance and Hunter Lawrence's championship at Ironman Raceway when Eli Tomac announced he would retire at the end of the season. So we're here to keep arguing about the Lawrences, a bit, before getting into some reflections on Eli's incredible career. Did he win the most races of anyone? No. But he might have had the career you'd like your own kid to have.
Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #336: Lawrence Battle Matters, Team USA in Constant Flux
Jason Weigandt hits the big points heading into the U.S. Army Ironman National. There are far too many people thinking Jett Lawrence just wants to see Hunter Lawrence win. They've raced too hard and come too far for that. Cole Davies has a chance to join some big company. Plus: Star Racing and Yamaha says no to Team USA for the Motocross of Nations. What the heck is going on here?
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Exhaust #335: 2026 Loretta Lynn Preview
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!
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Exhaust #334: Middle Men Making It
Jason Weigandt talks to Liqui Moly Beta's Benny Bloss and AEO Powersports KTM's Carson Mumford after they both logged season-best days at Spring Creek. These are fun guys who are grinding out a living in the sport. But for every good day there are definitely plenty of bad ones. Ride the highs, guys!
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Exhaust #333: The Sacha Hero Ride! But Is The Sport Getting Too Fast?
Jason Weigandt reflects on the legendary weekend for Sacha Coenen at Southwick, and his attempts to overcome a collarbone injury and keep racing for the MX2 Championship in MXGP. Also: the sport keeps getting better from a speed perspective, as all sports do. Is it time to find a way to slow it down?
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Exhaust #332: Forkner's Announcent, Triumph Changes, Silly Season and More
Jason Weigandt reflects on Austin Forkner's career, one with amazing promise and plenty of wins, but also far too many big injuries. Forkner could be a front runner in the 450 class right now, but racing had other plans for him, and now he feels like dirt bikes were here to show him something else. They might have saved his life.
Meanwhile, the team he rides for, 5.11 Triumph Racing, made staff changes recently by letting Team Manager "Scuba" Steve Westfall go. Where's the team headed? What about the other newcomers like Ducati and Beta? Where's the Husqvarna support...
Exhaust #331: The Mid-Summer Silly Season Guide
It was expected to be a quiet off season, but then Cooper Webb started exploring options, Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, the Coenen twins wanted a shot at America and Chase Sexton....I dunno man! It's silly season time as July hits in SMX, and Jason Weigandt and Steve Matthes are here to discuss the latest rumors of who will make moves for 2027.
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Exhaust #330: Roger's Collection, and Incomparable Influence
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.
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Exhaust #329: Weege Chats Coenens with Paul Malin
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.
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Exhaust #328: Inside Info on the New Kawasaki KX327 Two-Stroke
We need all-around bikes! Kawasaki is throwing a huge curve into the market by building its first full-sized two stroke in over twenty years, the all-new fuel injected 2027 KX327. It's not even eligible to race against 450s at the professional level, but that's not the point! This bike comes in two flavors, motocross (KX327) and off-road (KX327X) and it aims to be a great all-around machine for someone who just wants to go riding. Anywhere. Sign us up! Ken Essex, the Senior Manager for Kawasaki Marketing and Public Relations explains the process and the hopes for this new...
Exhaust #327: Meet Lucas Coenen
There's a 19-year-old phenom from Belgium leading this year's FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), and now he and his twin brother (Sacha, ranked second in the MX2 class) are going to try motocross in America. Jason Weigandt meets Lucas Coenen to learn about his family background and how the brothers have fought their way to the top.
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Exhaust #326: Busiest Engine Man, Roczen's Wild Run, Salt Lake Media Review
Yeah! Jason Weigandt details all the ways Ken Roczen's Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is amazing, then talks to Twisted Development engine builder Jamie Ellis, and Travis Delnicki reviews this week's podcast and news so you don't have to.
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Exhaust #325: Riders Deny Pressure, Kawasaki Confusion, Husky No More?
Jason Weigandt details this weekend's incredible Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship battle with Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen nearly deadlocked in points, and a story from 2006 when it was this close. Plus, Kawasaki rumors and Husqvarna bad news.
Brought to you by Yamaha, Yoshimura, Fly Racing, SuperLite Seats and Throttle Jockey.
Exhaust #324: Is Racing Getting Better?
Jason Weigandt tries to figure out, statistically speaking, if more Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship battles are close these days than in the generations before. Spoiler alert: compared to the Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey days, they are!
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Exhaust #323: How Roczen Wins with the Fans First
Ken Roczen owned Cleveland for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, with multiple events on Friday that didn't distract him from the racing task at hand. In fact, they probably enhanced it. Because everyone wants Ken Roczen to win right now--well, maybe everyone save Honda and Hunter Lawrence--but even his title rival would have to admit Ken is a good guy and this season has made for a great story.
Jason Weigandt was actually with Ken at the Cleveland events on Friday and called the race for the fans on Saturday, and they went wild for the 94. Here's why.<...
Exhaust #322: Was It Eli Or The Tire Choice?
Jason Weigandt looks at the goods and bads for Eli Tomac's hopes to return to the top of Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Nashville. Three sections of the track, specifically, sure looked costly with the scoop tire that only he chose to run. Plus Jalek Swoll comes to the races to explain that he's not done.
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Exhaust #321: How Star Yamaha Became The Place To Be
Jason Weigandt breaks down the 2014-current run for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, punctuated today by the Haiden Deegan path from amateur to 250 to 450, and Cole Davies setting up to be next. Plus tons of wins from others! What does this team do that other's don't? Weege Show Wednesday is here for you.
Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Yamaha, Throttle Jockey and OnTrack School.
Exhaust #320: Suzuki's Chris Wheeler on a Possible Comeback
Yeah! Weege Show Wednesday tracks the rise and fall and rise and fall and the rise of Suzuki's racing fortunes, with Jason Weigandt tracking the history and then chatting with Suzuki's U.S. racing man Chris Wheeler. Is Ken Roczen's run--which has put him in title contention for this year's title--enough to convince the brand to make a huge comeback (with new bikes?!) in the motocross segment? Also: Weege's first Suzuki. From 1984. A strange time.
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Exhaust #319: Kevin Moranz Explains Getting Lapped By Eli Tomac
It's Weege Show Wednesday! Lapped traffic remains a hot topic in Monster Energy AMA Supercross following Indianapolis, where Eli Tomac had to walk back his thoughts from a press conference for the first time in his career. He was mad about being blocked by Kevin Moranz and nearly taken down by Vince Friese! Jason Weigandt talks to Moranz and drops some knowledge on how difficult it is to fix the problem.
Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Motosport Training.
Exhaust #318: Weege Show Wednesday with Keefer and Meshy
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.
Austin Politelli Sweeps Arenacross Finale | Guthrie Post-Race Press Conference
The final round of the 2026 FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Guthrie, OK on Friday and it was Austin Politelli sweeping the night over Cole Thompson and Jeremy Fappani.
All three spoke with the media in the post-race press conference.
Josh Hill Claims Night Two in Reno | Arenacross Post-Race Press Conference Rd8
Round 8 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV on Saturday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win for the second straight night. Cole Thompson and Robbie Wageman rounded out the podium.
Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference.
Josh Hill Wins in Reno! Arenacross Post-Race Press Conference from Round 7
Round 7 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV, on Friday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman.
Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference.
Exhaust #317: Seattle Supercross Slew, Rodbell Privateer Hero & 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 h...
Prescott Valley Arenacross Post-Race Press Conference
Round 6 of the 2026 FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Prescott Valley, AZ on Friday night and it was Austin Politelli taking the win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman.
Hear from the podium in the post-race press conference.
Exhaust #316: Eli Era Again, Hunter Scary Good, Webb and Sexton Reset
Yeah! Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports and Fly Racing present Weege Show Wednesday, where Jason Weigandt gives the final scoop on what happened at San Diego with a special guest: Jase Macalpine from Gypsy Tales! Are we really witnessing greatness with Eli Tomac? Are the bike changes Chase Sexton made the answer to putting him back in the title hunt? Are the fans turning on Haiden Deegan? Watch to find out the latest news and scoops in Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
Toronto Arenacross Post Race Press Conference (Saturday)
Round 5 of the FIM AMA Arenacross Championship took place in Toronto on Saturday and it was Ryan Breece sweeping the night. He went 6 for 6 on the weekend, as he sweep Friday night as weel. Austin Politelli took 2nd overall with Cole Thompson rounding out the podium.
In the AX Lites Class, Dane Morales was able to get back on the top step after a rough hit last weekend.
Exhaust #315: Barcia and Ferrandis on Ducati 2026
Jason Weigandt walks and talks from the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati introduction for 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship with Paolo Ciabatti, Dylan Ferrandis, and Justin Barcia.
All brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha and Fly Racing.
Loveland Arenacross Post-Race Press Conference
Round 3 of the 2025-2026 AMA FIM North American Arenacross Championship took place in Loveland, CO on Saturday night. Here from the top three (Robbie Wageman (1st), Austin Politelli (2nd), Cole Thompson (3rd)) in the post-race press conference.
Boise Arenacross Post-Race Press Conference
Round 2 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship took place in Boise, Idaho on Saturday and Austin Politelli took the win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman. Hear from the AX Pro podium in the post-race press conference from round 2.
Weege Show Wednesday: SMX Media Days and WSX Finale Review
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.
Exhaust #314: Aussie Double, Craig, Tomac, Deegan and More
Jason Weigandt returns for the new version of the old Exhaust Podcast, (Wide Open) Weege Show (Mid-Week) Wednesday. This week's news: recapping double races down under with Dean Wilson's Australian SX Title, Ken Roczen rolling again in WSX but also not competing for the title, Eli Tomac's bad night, Christian Craig's good night, Haiden Deegan's performance and plans for 450 racing, and more.
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Exhaust #313: Why Are There Two Australia Supercross Races This Weekend?
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.
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Exhaust #312: Jorge Prado Says He's Not On A Revenge Tour
Jason Weigandt chats with Jorge about his return to KTM. "The bike has made a step (since 2024). The first time I jumped back on the bike, I said, 'This is not the same bike I last rode in the U.S.'"
Much has been said about Jorge Prado's 2025 season in the U.S. with Monster Energy Kawasaki, but suffice it to say it didn't go well. It was so tough that Jorge worked to get out of what was supposed to be a three-year deal and found a landing spot back with his old brand, Red...