Podcasts from the world’s longest-running motor sport radio show, Midweek Motorsport. Featuring the latest motor sport news from Formula 1, sports cars, endurance racing, le mans 24 hours, Indycar, touring cars, superbike, MotoGP and rallying. New episode every Wednesday.
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The Swapmoto Live Podcast is hosted by Donn Maeda, a motorsports journalist with nearly 30 years of experience. The show covers everything related to off-road on two wheels: from interviews with top motocross and Supercross racers and conversations with legends of the sport to first-hand information about new motorcycles and products as they first come to market.
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An Hour Of Off-Weekend Bench Racing On The Kickstart Podcast
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The summer solstice lined up with the first weekend off of the Pro Motocross Championship! Our crew is everywhere right now, with swap in Whistler for days of downhill MTB action, Chase in SoCal at the SML HQ, ARay doing the 9-5 at O'Neal, and Anton at home in Illinois, but we got together to talk about what's happening in moto before the next big …
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High Point MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Round four of the Pro MX Nationals traveled to the East Coast and visited the legendary High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania. And while the 450 class results were the same as they were are, we were treated to a special victory by Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's fill-in racer Ty Masterpool. There's something sp…
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Jeff Springman and Brandon Dunn on the Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Bill's Pipes has a rich history in off-road racing that started in the dirt track arena with legends like Wayne Rainey and Kenny Roberts, then ventured into ATV racing before finally landing in the motocross and Supercross disciplines, where it rose to prominence and earned several motocross championships with riders li…
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Thunder Valley MX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Thunder Valley MX National produced the same overall results, but the action in the motos varied radically from what we've seen thus far in the young series. Big congratulations to first-time moto winners Hunter Lawrence and Chance Hymas, as their performances were the weekend highlights in the Rockies. We recap that and …
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Shea Adam reviews Indycar and WeatherTech Sports Car Championship in Detroit, Nick Daman discusses the F1 driver market, and Joe Bradley looks ahead to Le Mans Test Day.By Radio Show Limited
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Hangtown Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Hangtown MX National was hands-down, one of the best motocross races we've seen in years, and definitely the best performance of Chase Sexton's career. Fortieth to First is going to be a catchphrase when it comes to the Red Bull KTM rider, no doubt! We talk about everything that we saw and learned at the second round of t…
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John Hindhaugh, Joe Bradley and Peter Mackay take a walk through the Nürburgring pit lane, plus Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Monaco Grand Prix.By Radio Show Limited
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Fox Raceway Motocross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Round 18 of the Supermotocross World Championship got underway at Fox Raceway yesterday, and it looks like the Pro Motocross Nationals are in store for some amazing action! Will it be the Summer of Jettson again? Yesterday's 1-1 scores might indicate that it will be, but we saw some inspiring performances from Chase Sexton, H…
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Including Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Imola Grand Prix, and a Big Interview with James Weekley.By Radio Show Limited
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Pro Motocross Preview and Stopwatch Nationals Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The gate drops on the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross Nationals this weekend at Fox Raceway and we are amped! We got to see some pre-series racing last week at the Glen Helen Stopwatch Nationals, and it got us all fired up for this summer. It's gonna be so good! Who you got?
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Geoff Patterson on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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On this installment of the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast, we sit down with Geoff Patterson, who founded Leatt Brace USA decades ago and was essentially one of the partners who put the neck brace on the map. Since then, he's created an alcohol brand, an airline sleeping aid, and most recently, the Hitch Hotel. If you've attended a West Coast Super…
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John Hindhaugh talks to JOTA’s David Clark about the team’s first Hypercar win, Nick Daman has news of a new contract for Alex Albon, and Shea Adam starts preparing for the Indy500. Plus a Big Interview with author Richard Williams and a round of Dale of the Century,By Radio Show Limited
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Salt Lake City SX Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship came to a close last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, and even though all three championships were settled in a relatively anti-climatic fashion, there was still plenty to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast!
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Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Tony Alessi to discuss the evolution of MotoConcepts Racing, rule changes in Supercross, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Tony!…
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John Dagys delves into the Le Mans entry list, Shea Adam reports on suspensions in Indycar and Nick Daman presents his team by team review of the Miami GP. This week’s Big Interview is with Mark Turner.By Radio Show Limited
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Denver Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Denver Supercross was - all in all - probably one of the least-exciting races of the year as Jo Shimoda and Jett Lawrence won the 250 and 450 main events, respectively, with no trouble at all. What Denver did do, however, is set us up for one hell of a series finale in Salt Lake City next weekend!…
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For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with skateboarding legend Steve Caballero to discuss his passion for motocross, hobbies outside of skating, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Steve!
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Bob Morales of ASV Inventions on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Bob Morales has been a fixture in two-wheeled sports for decades, first making moves in BMX by helping pioneer a new discipline in the sport, then launching several brands within the industry. Now in the motocross industry, Morales owns ASV Inventions, a manufacturer of unbreakable folding levers, quick-adjust clutch pe…
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Nick Daman answers “What next for Adrian Newey?”, Shea Adam discusses the fallout from Indycar’s trip to Barber Motorsport Park and Peter Cate reveals details of his latest attempt to win the Nürburgring 24 hours. Plus Le Mans ticket information from Brian Sheehan, and Renger van der Zandetells us how he won at Long Beach This week’s Big Interview …
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Philadelphia Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Monster Energy Supercross returned to Philadelphia for the first time since 1980 and - as expected - the event was a massive hit! In addition to the crowd turnout, the racing in both classes was unreal! From Max Anstie's hard-earned win to the spectacular Jalek Swoll and Seth Hammaker collision in the 250s, to the dominant di…
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Shea Adam on why Indycar has changed the result of a month-old race, plus Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Chinese Grand Prix, calendar news, superbikes and WRC.By Radio Show Limited
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Nashville Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Nashville Supercross saw all hell break loose in more ways than one. While the 2024 season has been relatively injury free thus far, big crashes and mayhem took down several top contenders in both classes. Alex Ray joined Michael Antonovich in Tennessee last weekend, and this week's pod is extra insightful.…
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Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Team Honda HRC's Jo Shimoda to discuss his 2024 Supercross season, the adjustment period he is experiencing with the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Shimoda!…
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Shea Adam previews the weekend’s IMSA and Indycar races at Long Beach; Nick Daman gives his verdict on Fernando Alonso’s F1 contract extension and John Hindhaugh talks to Alexandre Imperatori and Alex Gibot about the start of the new Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season. This week’s Big Interview is with Prema’s Piers Phillips.…
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Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Justin Bogle to discuss his new deal with Stark Future, stepping away from racing in America, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Bogle!…
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Foxborough Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Without a doubt, this is the best 450 Supercross Series we've enjoyed in years! A championship points tie with only four rounds left in the series? Pinch us! We go over the spectacular action from the Foxborough Supercross, and a whole lot more in this week's Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast.…
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Kris Coan-Palm on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Kris Coan-Palm immigrated to the United States over a decade ago after visiting Southern California on a motocross vacation, and he's found a niche in the sport that's allowed him to make a living.
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Laurens Vanthoor talks about his victory at the Nürburgring on Sunday in the opening round of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken Series. Shea Adam analyses news of Prema’s entry into Indycar, plus Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Japanese Grand Prix. This week’s Big Interview is with Porsche’s director of LMDh Urs Kuratle.…
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Cianciarulo Retires, Baggett Returns, and More, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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The past weekend offered a nice break for racers on the Monster Energy Supercross tour, but that by no means meant that the week was boring or without highlights! Sadly, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Adam Cianciarulo announced his retirement from professional racing after the Salt Lake City finale. We all reflect on what a great guy AC has been to deal…
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Presented by OGIO Powersports and Yamaha For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Austin Forkner to discuss his brutal crash in Arlington, touch on the massive gains Pro Circuit has made on their machine, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of th…
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Peter Mackay discusses whether the new WRC points system is changing the outcome of the championship. This week’s Big Interview is with Lola’s Mark Preston.By Radio Show Limited
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St. Louis Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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The final Triple Crown Supercross of the year was held in St. Louis last weekend and it provided not only three times the amount of racing and excitement, but three times the normal amount of drama, too! We recap what we saw, heard, and learned in this week's Kickstart Podcast!
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For this week's episode of the SML Show, host Donn Maeda sits down with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Malcolm Stewart to reflect on the beginning of his 2024 season, discuss what the team is chasing on the bike, and plenty more. Plugin those headphones and enjoy this week's episode of the Swapmoto Live Show with Mookie!…
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John Hindhaugh talks to Harry Chandler, who is planning to cycle from Bentley’s HQ in Crewe to Le Mans this June. Sponsor Harry here. Was Indycar’s experimental race at Thermal a success? Nick Daman gives his team y team review of the Australian Grand Prix, and this week’s Big Interview is with Jack Hawksworth.…
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Seattle Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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The Seattle Supercross could have been the most challenging and treacherous track of the year thus far, as rain in the days before the race softened the dirt surface and left the racers with rutted jump faces, rhythm section transitions, straights, and corners. The action, however, was amazing as home-state hero Levi Kitchen scored a popular win in…
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John Hindhaugh looks ahead to this weekend’s Mugello 12h, Nick Daman has the latest news from the F1 paddock, and Shea Adam reviews last weekend at Sebring. This week’s Big Interview is with Russell Ward.By Radio Show Limited
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Cari Schahr on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Cari Schahr stopped by SML Headquarters in January to discuss the Host Kawasaki team that she fields with rider Dylan Walsh, to talk about her road to team ownership, her family's involvement in motocross, running the Grindstone MX Compound, and more. Sadly, Walsh was badly injured in the first qualifying session of the…
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Indianapolis Triple Crown Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The 10th round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series rolled into Indianapolis, Indiana, last weekend and the traditionally tough and treacherous track hosted the second Triple Crown of the year. The racing was three times as exciting with three main events in each class, and there was a lot to talk about in this week's Kick…
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Jason Fontes on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Jason Fontes has worn many hats in the motocross industry, starting with a warehouse position at N-Style, where we first met. These days, "Fonzy" is a staple at Fasthouse, and one of the brand's biggest voices. It was a pleasure to sit down and retrace Jason's journey in this thing we call moto.…
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John Hindhaugh is at Sebring ahead of this weekend’s 12 hours and talks to Gresham Wagner and Stevan McAleer. Shea Adam has the latest news from the paddock, plus Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.By Radio Show Limited
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Birmingham Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper Heavy rainfall in the days preceding the first-ever Birmingham Supercross left the Dirtwurx Crew challenged with the task of building the track for round nine of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship, but they rose to the occasion and the track - sans whoops - yielded some excellent racing action. We recap the racing - a…
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Andrew Cotton looks back at the opening round of the FIA WEC and tells us how he thinks it will shape the rest of the season, Nick Daman has his team by team review of the Bahrain Grand Prix, and what’s the most mundane car you’ve ever driven? Plus this week’s Big Interview is with Giles Richards about his new book F1 Racing Confidential.…
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Daytona Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper As always, the Daytona Supercross kicked off Bike Week in Florida, and the racing was everything that we have come to expect from the roughest circuit in the series. Jett Lawrence put on a riding clinic as he notched his third win of the season, handily topping seven-time Daytona winner Eli Tomac in his first premier-class sh…
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Nick Daman reviews the World Superbike opener. This week’s Big Interview is with Ferrari’s Ferdinando Cannizzo.By Radio Show Limited
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Travis Pastrana on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing We caught up with Travis Pastrana today to talk about this weekend's Nitrocross at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegan, Nevada, but the conversation also turned towards the amazing Supercross season that we have all been enjoying. It's always a pleasure chatting with 199...we think you'll enjoy!…
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Arlington Supercross Recap on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The Arlington Supercross was one wild night for sure! We saw lots of things and had a ton to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast. With Chase Curtis in Florida with tester Pat Foster for the Triumph intro, we invited our long-time test rider and friend, Tallon LaFountaine to join in on the bench racing today!…
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Paul Perebijnos on the Factory Backing Midweek Podcast
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Presented by Factory Backing Paul Perebijnos has a rich history in the sport of motocross. From professional racer to college graduate, from privateer mechanic to factory mechanic, and more recently from Pro Taper Brand Manager to Renthal's Global Offroad Manager, he's got a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of motocross. Paul joine…
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John Hindhaugh looks back at the weekend’s Bathurst 12hours, Nick Daman has the latest news from F1 testing in Bahrain. Plus the Le Mans entry list, the best motorbike that Aleix Espargaro has ever ridden and how much would you pay for a helmet?By Radio Show Limited
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Mini Monsters MX Recap, and more, on the Pro Taper Kickstart Podcast
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Presented by Pro Taper The ninth-annual Mini Monsters MX by Seven MX went off last weekend at Glen Helen Raceway and nearly 800 racers showed up to do battle on an exclusive track layout. We talk about all the weekend shenanigans - both during and after hours - as well as the latest happenings in our sport!…
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