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Pit Pass Moto

Evergreen Podcastswww.pitpassmoto.com
Clint Esposito and Heather Wilson bring the biggest names in the motorcycle industry right to fans through candid interviews with insiders and racers. Each week, hear from the voices who fuel the industry for the latest on gear, racing, technology, and more.
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Two-Time Daytona 200 Winner Brandon Paasch

Two-Time Winner of Daytona 200 (who just turned 21!) Brandon Paasch is back with us to discuss his career experience, watching the different classes at Daytona, and rocking 2 Rolexes! He also shares his favorite track, and what it’s like living in Europe away from his family. Follow Brandon on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube ! MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica , home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is coming t...

Mar 24, 202224 min

Dr. Tim Laskis- "Strong Equals Asking for Help"

Mental Performance Coach Dr. Tim Laskis returns to Pit Pass Moto to discuss how being mentally strong is vital in the success of riders competing. He also talks about the ideal age to start working with a mental performance coach, and why he’s teaching others to be a coach so more athletes can get the help they need. You can contact Tim at tim@coachwherever.com and learn more at coachwherever.com MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica , home of AMA Superbike and North ...

Mar 17, 202225 min

Brian Shaffran- Owner of Skidmark Garage and Head Coach at Motogo

Owner of Skidmark Garage and Head Coach at Motogo , Brian Shaffran, discusses creating an inclusive space for people, including young students, to learn and work on their bikes. He shares personal stories of how learning to build a bike at Skidmark and Motogo has impacted lives, how they help various community organizations, and the latest growth of the garage. Follow Skidmark Garage on Instagram and YouTube Follow Motogo on Facebook and Instagram MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass ...

Mar 10, 202225 min

King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan Rider Frankie Garcia

MotoAmerica King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan rider Frankie Garcia tells us when it comes to Baggers vs Hooligan which race is his favorite, and why each one is important to him. The #14 rider also discusses being a pro at 30, developing his race bike, and and being in the documentary Pack Your Bags from MotoAmerica. Follow Frankie on Instagram ! MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series...

Mar 03, 202227 min

Tyler O'Hara- Competing at King of the Baggers and How Mindfulness Is a Winning Strategy

Veteran rider, and inaugural King of the Baggers winner , Tyler O’Hara discusses how the event has grown, riding the S & S Cycle Indian Challenger, and his role in developing the bike. He shares how being present and in the moment has been a winning strategy, and includes tools like yoga, meditation, goal setting and visualization. Tyler also tells us who his toughest competitor is, and if he’ll compete in flat track this year! Follow Tyler on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram MotoAmerica is ...

Feb 24, 202222 min

Motocross Legend Warren Reid

Legendary motocross rider Warren Reid shares his advice for trainers and riders, tells us how he developed the skills to build his bike, and the stories behind it. Follow Warren on Facebook ! MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that it will partner with Daytona International Speedway to host one of the world’s most prestigious races – the DAYTONA 200 – during th...

Feb 17, 202230 min

Daniel Blair- TV Commentator for the Monster Energy Supercross Series

TV Commentator for the Monster Energy Supercross Series, Daniel Blair , gives us all the details on how he got his start in television, what goes into preparing for a live broadcast, and how his band Main Event Moto (also the name of his podcast!) was a huge influence on him and his career. Follow Daniel on Instagram and Main Event Moto podcast! MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica , home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is ...

Feb 10, 202228 min

MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland

Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica , discusses taking over Daytona 200, what to expect from the big race, and the 2022 MotoAmerica season. He also talks about the growth of King of the Baggers, creating a similarity between MotoAmerica and the MotoGP World Championship in Europe, and how you can watch live if you can be at the race in person. You also don’t want to miss the stories Chuck shares that was included at the 70th Birthday Tribute to Kenny Roberts Sr.! Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter , In...

Feb 03, 202229 min

The 2022 Supercross Season with Sean Brennan, PR Manager for Feld Entertainment

Sean Brennen, PR Manager- Motorsports for Feld Entertainment , discusses the Supercross season so far, how Feld Entertainment has dealt with Covid protocols for the race season and their other tours, and the Supercross Futures Program. We also discuss the KTM Junior Race Program, Ryan Dungey’s involvement, and how electric bikes are changing the game! Follow Supercross Live on Instagram and Twitter ! MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! MotoAmerica , home of AMA Superbike and No...

Jan 27, 202229 min

Champion Rider and Magazine Editor Jimmy Lewis

Champion rider and magazine editor Jimmy Lewis discusses Dakar, and what has changed since he competed. He also shares his thoughts on the future of EV bikes in racing, and teaching the next generation at his Jimmy Lewis Off-Road Training School. Visit jimmylewisoffroad.com and dirtbiketest.com to learn more. Get your PPM swag at our NEW Pit Pass Moto online store ! Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio ...

Jan 20, 202228 min

2022 Twins Cup Rider Ben Gloddy

2022 MotoAmerica Twins Cup rider Ben Gloddy discusses his decision to join the Robem Engineering Team, who his toughest road racing competitor has been, and what he does when he’s not riding. He also shared how the Penguin Racing School influenced him and his career, and what his goal is for this year. Follow Ben on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ! Get your PPM swag at our NEW Pit Pass Moto online store ! Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy H...

Jan 13, 202221 min

We Went Fast Editor Brett Smith

Brett Smith, Editor of We Went Fast and host of We Went Fast podcast , discusses his recent project Little Giant- The PW50 Story and how it turned into a documentary. He also shares his process in finding stories, his favorite piece that he’s done, and the adventure he went on that led to him writing The Curious Life of Terry Pratt . Website: wewentfast.com Things You Need: wewentfast.com/shop Instagram: @wewentfast Facebook: facebook.com/wewentfast YouTube: YouTube.com/wewentfast Podcasts: Sear...

Jan 06, 202225 min

2021 Motocross Season Wrap-Up

As 2021 comes to a close, hosts Dave Sulecki and Dale Spangler recap the highlights of the year! On this episode we cover moments from: MotoAmerica AMA Supercross AMA Motocross MXGP GNCC MotoGP Thank you MotoAmerica for being a sponsor of Pit Pass Moto this year! We’ll be back with all new episodes beginning January 6th, so make sure to subscribe to Pit Pass Moto on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode! Get your PPM swag at our NEW Pit Pass Moto online store !...

Dec 09, 202130 min

Publisher Scott Wallenberg On the Origin of Racer X and the Vintage Bike Movement

Publisher for Racer X, Scott Wallenberg, shares the origin story of Racer X and how he personally was first introduced to motocross. He also discusses what’s new at the company, the importance of embracing new riders, and the vintage bike movement. Follow Racer X on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube Follow Scott Wallenberg on Instagram Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer...

Dec 02, 202129 min

Monster Energy Yamaha Official Rally Team Rider Andrew Short

Monster Energy Yamaha Official Rally Team rider Andrew Short discusses his experience at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge , and his plans for Dakar in 2022. He also tells us why he made the move to Rally after 17 years as a factory pro Motocross and Supercross rider, his passion behind it, and what travelling is like racing in Rally vs other disciplines. Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter ! Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris B...

Nov 25, 202126 min

Filmmaker Todd Huffman- Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of On Any Sunday

Filmmaker Todd Huffman discusses what it was like to work on 1981- The Story of the 1981 Motocross des Nations Team . Todd also shares why he wanted to make sure the 50th Anniversary of On Any Sunday was honored, and why he loves bringing motocross stories to the fans. Want to host an On Any Sunday screening? Check out how you can host one in your town HERE ! Follow Todd: @onanysunday50th @1981mxdnmovie @toddhuffmanfilmmaker Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank yo...

Nov 18, 202124 min

Davey Coombs- Editor-In-Chief/Founder of Racer X and President of MX Sports

Davey Coombs, Editor-In-Chief and Founder of Racer X and President of MX Sports , discusses the growth of motorsports during the pandemic, the building of the Safe to Race Task Force, and transitioning to the Rider and Racer Retention Task Force. Davey also talks about the media landscape evolving since creating Racer X 20 years ago, the adaptability he has seen in the motorsports industry, and the need to be creative to “keep the wheels turning.” Follow Racer X on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter...

Nov 11, 202141 min

MX Sports Event Director Tim Cotter- The Growth of GNCC & "The 5 F's"

Tim Cotter, the Event Director for MX Sports , discusses what he attributes to the growth of the company over the past couple years. He shares what their “Five F’s” are, the new E-bike series, and the GNCC Cares Program. Tim also gets candid about trying to get involved with the West Virginia tourism department. Follow GNCC on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram ! Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake...

Nov 04, 202130 min

Alex Martin- Moving to the 450 Class and His Troll Training Program

Veteran rider Alex Martin discusses his next step in joining the 450 class with FXR/Club MX IAMCOMEBACK Yamaha team for 2022, and his Troll Training Program with John Wessling. He also shares his secret to riding in his 30’s, and how blood testing helps make you a stronger athlete. Follow Alex on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow....

Oct 28, 202122 min

Two-Time AFT Singles Class Champion Dallas Daniels

Two-time winner of the AFT Singles Class Championship, and the first to defend the title, Dallas Daniels joins us to discuss his career and future goals. Having began his career at the age of four, he tells us which track he considers his home base, which kinds of tracks he enjoys riding, who his go-to team members are, and his thoughts on road racing. Follow Dallas on Facebook and Instagram ! Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris ...

Oct 21, 202127 min

Legendary Rider and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer David Aldana

“If you’re not having fun doing it like I was, you need to find something else.” - David Aldana AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Legendary rider David Aldana discusses his love of working on bikes, and how it benefited his career. He also shares his advice, and tells it like it is, for riders wanting to make a living riding, why he started branding himself early on, and what it means to him to Grand Marshall events like Vintage Motorcycle Days . Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcast...

Oct 14, 202135 min

Brian "Tuna" Mullins- The Stories Behind His Nickname, Team Name and Bikes

Rider Brian Mullins gives us the real story behind his nickname “Tuna”, and the names behind a few of his bikes. He also shares how Kenny Rogers inspired his team name, if any of his six daughters have caught the racing bug, and what’s next for him in racing. Follow Tuna on Facebook Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow....

Oct 07, 202126 min

PJ Doran- Competitive Riding to Hosting Pit Pass Moto

On this episode Pit Pass Moto host PJ Doran tells us how he went from competitive rider to host of Pit Pass Moto. He shares his history of being a mechanic on vintage bikes, who makes the best low-country boil at the tracks, and what he does when he’s not riding. Follow Pit Pass Moto on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow....

Sep 30, 202120 min

Walter Walker- Industry Pro on Barber, King of the Baggers, and Turing a Passion into a Profession

Deputy Race Director for MotoAmerica and Director of Competition for the CMRA , Walter Walker, joins us from the road to discuss how they overcame the weather issues this past weekend at Barber, and his excitement for the upcoming CMRA and MotoGP races. He shares his thoughts on the King of the Baggers series, turning his hobby into a career, and MotoAmerica teaming up with Daytona in 2022. Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook Follow Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (C...

Sep 23, 202123 min

Recapping the 2021 Race Season with Hosts PJ Doran and Dave Sulecki

On this episode hosts PJ Doran and Dave Sulecki recap the highlights and standings so far for the 2021 season. They cover MotoAmerica , American Flat Track , MotoGP and World Superbike . They also discuss the retirement of legendary rider Valentino Rossi , and give upcoming news. Make sure to follow Pit Pass Moto on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , and check out our Blog ! MotoAmerica , the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pa...

Sep 16, 202124 min

MotoAmerica's Paul Carruthers & Sean Bice Discuss the 2021 Season

MotoAmerica ’s Paul Carruthers and Sean Bice discuss the 2021 season. Some of the talking points include: the development of riders, what team(s) haven’t been gelling and women in racing. They also discuss the latest additions to the MotoAmerica series, including King of the Baggers , RSD Super Hooligans , Mini Cup by Motul, and Harley Davidson’s involvement. Check out Off Track with Carruthers and Bice on your favorite podcast app! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: When was the first production “s...

Sep 09, 202126 min

JD Beach- Flat Track and Road Racing Champ Discusses His 2021 Season

AFT Rider and recent Peoria TT Champion JD Beach discusses his current 5th place status, his first time competing at Brainerd, and being the lone Yamaha in flat track. He also lets us know if he’ll be at the last 2 MotoAmerica races, and what he’s looking forward to for the rest of the season. Follow JD Beach on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook ! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What year was the first known motorcycle created, and who was responsible? Name the year and who came up with this revol...

Sep 02, 202121 min

Corey Alexander- Stock 1000 Rider On Working with Family and Competing with Friends

HONOS HVMC Racing Stock 1000 rider Corey Alexander shares his thoughts on competing at Brainerd, why he has little free time, and the friendly competition between him and Travis Wyman. He also talks about coaching with Jason Pridmore at JP43 Training , and working at his grandfather’s company Hudson Valley Motorcycle . Follow Corey on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and YouTube ! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: Name the rider (and the year) that the first American won the International Six Days En...

Aug 26, 202121 min

Chris Parrish- 2021 Twins Cup Rider on His Nearly 20 Year Career

2021 Twins Cup Rider and owner of Ghetto Customs, Chris Parrish , discusses his 5th place finish at the Pitt Race this past weekend. He also talks about his nearly two decade long career, riding the same bike the past 18 years, and the 2021 MotoAmerica series . Follow Chris on Instagram ! Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question: What rider won the inaugural Moto America Twins Cup championship? Name the rider, motorcycle brand, and the year Check out the answer after our interview with Chris Parrish! MotoA...

Aug 19, 202121 min

Jessica Zalusky- ZARS Owner Discusses Her Riding School and Pro Action Sport History

Jessica Zalusky, owner of Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS), discusses how she created the school after surviving a stroke in 2008, what we can expect from the academy instructors, offering a 3-Wheel Program, the growth of the school, and protocols in place since the pandemic. Jessica also shares how she went from a professional snowboarder prior to her competitive race career. Follow ZARS on Facebook ! ZARS Team: team@ ridezars.com About ZARS : Zalusky Advanced Riding School ...

Aug 12, 202122 min
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