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Subscribe here for the only dedicated Freestyle Motocross and Freeriding Podcast! News, Stories, Events, in-depth interviews with the biggest riders in FMX and Freeride. Plus Motocross, Supercross and other extreme sports athletes from MTB, BMX, Skate or Scooter in the mix. From major events like the NIGHT of the JUMPs World Championships to X Games, Nitro Circus World or the old Red Bull X-Fighters, there's always a story from the people pushing the limits of their sports and their own live ...
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We are a weekly podcast that brings the biggest names in motorcycle racing right to fans. In addition to candid interviews with top names in motorcycle racing, we provide insights into the trends and trendsetters driving the motorcycle industry.
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This week, co-hosts Heather Wilson and Clint Esposito discuss the upcoming SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs. Then, they are joined by Steve Sommerfeld, rider manager for Night of the Jumps and host of “The Rider’s Lounge” to discuss his journey into rider management and dive into the intricacies behind ramp construction for FMX shows. Fol…
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On this week’s Pit Pass Moto, co-hosts Heather Wilson and Clint Esposito welcome Colin Godby back to the show! They discuss Dust Moto’s approach to building electric motorbikes and what they can bring to both experienced and new riders. Learn more about Dust Moto at www.dustmoto.com. Follow Dust Moto on Instagram: @dust.moto MotoAmerica is the OFFI…
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On this week’s Pit Pass Moto, co-hosts Clint Esposito and Heather Wilson are joined by Ricky Brabec, a 2X Dakar rally champion, and discuss the challenges of rally racing as well as the rewarding experiences that come with traveling around the world. But before that, Clint and Heather briefly discuss Adam Cianciarulo’s retirement announcement. Foll…
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NIGHT of the JUMPs is returning for the new season in 2024 with a new World Tour and plenty of interest in riders, locations, competition and more! This is the preview to find out who is riding this event and who could be the riders to look out for! Watch it all live this Saturday night, 7:00pm local time in Germany. FMX: Luc AckermannMaikel Melero…
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This week on Pit Pass Moto, Heather Wilson and Clint Esposito are joined by Randy Hawkins - AMA Hall of Fame Member and the owner of the AmPro Yamaha race team. Randy discusses the evolution of off-road racing over time, as well as his transition into managing a team. First, Clint talks to Heather about Two Wheels to Freedom Fest - an upcoming moto…
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This week on Pit Pass Moto, Clint Esposito and Heather Wilson are joined by Michael Leib, co-founder of Canvas MX, to talk about how the company’s customizable gear allows teams to potentially bring new sponsorships and funding into the community. But first, Heather and Clint discuss Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative and recap the Seattle Supercro…
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Pit Pass Moto begins an exciting new chapter today as we welcome your two new hosts, Heather Wilson and Clint Esposito! They are both previous guests of the show and have varying backgrounds in the motorcycling. But, their love of the sport is matched as they open the next chapter in this podcast's history. Special thanks to Dale Spangler and Dave …
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It is with the heaviest of hearts to write this, but Jayo Archer has passed away leaving a void impossible to fill for his friends, family and fans around the world. While it is early news, we respect the wishes of friends and family and hope they are able to grieve easier without scrutiny during this terrible time. All I can say right now is, he w…
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This truly was "Best Trick"! Only 1 jump for each rider, make it stick. And whoever wins takes home $40,000. Maybe that's why Monster Energy didn't bring this competition back again after the first year in 2011. It was too expensive for 1 jump! This could be one of the best FMX competitions, but it only happened once! With Mark Monea landing the 'C…
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Have you watched the rare moto vid 'Flipped Out'? No? Well, there's a good reason for that. Not many people have! But this week Clint Esposito and I were given super secret access thanks to Paul Taublieb, Executive Producer from Taublieb Films to watch one of the most in-depth videos discussing the first Backflips landed in Freestyle Motocross! Fro…
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This week on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, Dale's guest is Fred Bramblett, Founder of Rides4Fun. They host turn-key weekend getaways for motorcyclists. But first, Dale and Producer Kevin discuss the week's events - along with the "Chiefs and Swifties." MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Mot…
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Here it is! The throwback to 2006 when Travis Pastrana only managed to do one FMX run, and it was enough to win on the same weekend that he landed the Double Backflip in Best Trick only one or two nights earlier and then took a Gold medal in Rally as well! Only 5 riders made it to the final for Freestyle MX which is probably more on account of the …
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In this episode of Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, Host Dale Spangler and Producer Kevin discuss the retro-themed San Diego Supercross and whether they prefer the '80s or '90s fashion and music. Then we're joined by the 2023 World Offroad Championship Series (WORCS) Women's Pro Motorcycle Champion, Kaitlyn Jacobs, who shares her plans for the …
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For this weeks Throwback Thursday we tune in to watch the 3rd and final FMX Riot 3 competition. For the last instalment, the crew headed into the Middle East for the first ever Freeride competition in the region in Dubai, UAE. 5 of the sickest Freeriders drove through bedouin villages before reaching the Arabian Sand Dunes and get to scout out all …
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It's crazy to think but in 2007 at X Games Best Trick, it was the first time we had ever seen Kyle Loza at X Games, and he came with a trick that nobody had ever landed. The Body Varial called a 'Volt' which he obviously named. Loza went on to create the Electric Doom and Electric Death and also the first rider to attempt the Bike Varial which has …
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In the latest episode of Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, host Dale Spangler is joined by Pastor Vance Barton, Founder of the offroad day camp and therapeutic recreational riding program concept, "Every Flower Grows Through Dirt." Barton discusses his life revolving around motorcycles and motorcycle racing, then discusses his idea for a motorcy…
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In the first 2024 episode of Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, host Dale Spangler kicks off the new year joined by former freestyle motocross rider turned Harley-Davidson stunt jumper and stand-up comedian Clint Esposito. Clint talks about his diverse background and life centered around motorcycles and how he realized at a young age that a norma…
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As we get into the middle of the FMX Riot series of Freeride competitions wayyy back in the old days on this weeks Throwback Thursday live viewing, we were expecting to see a big return from Mike Metzger and as far as Clint Esposito and I were aware as we were watching it live, Metz was on top! But to our surprise and probably that of everyone, Met…
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This weeks Throwback Thursday Live companion was a huge one with the first ever FMX Riot 1 competition held in SoCal featuring some of the biggest names in FMX, Motocross and Freeride! Clint Esposito and I step back in time when Freeride MX competitions were as rare as hens teeth but with riders who were ready to dominate the landscape they were gi…
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For the final 2023 episode of Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, show producer Kevin Skubak of Wessler Media joins Dale to discuss some memorable moments from this season's 48 episodes. A special thanks to Kevin Skubak and Vince Tornero of Wessler Media for making the show sound incredible all season, and a huge thanks to everyone who listened in…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Heather Wilson, founder and CEO of motorsports communication and marketing strategy company, High Gear Success. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racin…
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2023 was a huge year for King of the Whip and not just because more overseas riders made their way down to a very warm South Africa for the Best Whip themed competition. But returning to Montecasino after last years massive event, it was going to be tough to beat the vibes from the first time it went on the big stage in the centre of Johannesburg. …
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen is the founder and longtime owner of the RPM Racing Offroad Team, Mike Hurlbert. He has dedicated over 20 years to running an offroad motorcycle race team where he's accumulated over 60 national titles in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Mike explains how and why he started his race team, the highs, lows…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Monster Energy Honda Factory Rally Team racer Skyler Howes. As one of only five Americans to stand atop the Dakar podium, listen as Skyler discusses his final preparations and expectations coming into Dakar 2024, set for January 5 through 19 in Saudi Arabia. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Spo…
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This week on Pit Pass Moto, Dale interviews Chris Riesenberg, Marketing Director for legendary high-performance motorcycle suspension tuning company Race Tech and Founder of AirWheeliesOnly.com. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premie…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto is Dr. Jay Cavanaugh. He's the mental skills coach for Motocross, Supercross, F1, and MotoGP athletes and the Founder of Random Acts of Kindness Racing. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motor…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen is Adam Dick, entrepreneur, founder, and creator of adventure-driven goods company DMADA Creative. Adam talks about the risks, rewards, and challenges of running his business over the last eight years, where he produces hand-crafted, small-batch packs and specialty adventure goods focused on quality a…
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Here's a quick interview which was planned for 5 minutes during the break at the Supercross de Lyon show in 2022 and has not been released until now. Yes, it's a little late but still everything is completely relevant. Especially on how much I learned about apples, cider and wine. And finding out which is the best apple for each of the jobs. Sheeny…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Rich Maychrich, Founder of the online motocross sponsorship connection platform MX Sponsor and the Founder of the powersports brand and dealership training platform, BrandEcation. Hear some of Rich's story about his path in the powersports industry as he's grown his two businesses over the…
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On this episode of Pit Pass Moto, Dale talks to Brooke Stewart, Director of Operations and Team Manager for Ronnie Stewart Racing. Ronnie is now entering his 16th year as a professional rider. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier …
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Frank Vrettas, General Manager of the Legends and Heroes Motocross Tour and Founder of the soon-to-be Legends and Heroes Motocross Museum, set to open sometime in 2024 in Ocotillo, California. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmeric…
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We're back with another Companion Podcast!This is designed to be watched in companion with the Red Bull Imagination 4.0 full competition video on YouTube if you really REALLY want to follow along.If you don't have time, this is way easier and hopefully funnier when I joined Clint Esposito on his show to watch the competition for the first time and …
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Shane Doyle, Founder and CEO of CONVRG Media Digital Marketing Agency. Listen in as Shane shares his story of founding a motorsports-focused content marketing business and what it's like to work with top athletes, brands, and racing series. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass M…
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On this episode, hear from Brian Pierce, Founder of Seat Time, Purveyor of Awesome, and Entrepreneur and Founder of the Utility Can Caddy. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series. Rewatch every round of …
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This week's guest is Scott Lukaitis, Director of Sales and Marketing Manager for Engine Ice at Kost USA and longtime powersports industry Photographer, Writer, and Content Producer. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle …
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On this episode of Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts, Dale shares his experience meeting Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers at a show in Bend, Oregon. Then Dale reads aloud the story he wrote back in 2020 about Wesley and how motorcycle riding has become a part of his songwriting process. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This epi…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Mike Witkowski, professional off-road racer for the Phoenix Racing Honda Team. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels; it's MotoAmerica Superbikes at New Jersey – September 22nd through the 2…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Jennifer Sheppard, Marketing Communications Specialist for KLIM and 509 Brands, Writer, Teacher, Research Analyst, and Off-Road Motorcycle Racer. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels; it's …
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Cody Wyman, professional MotoAmerica road racer, Harley-Davidson King of the Baggers race team test rider, and Yamaha Champions Riding School instructor. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheel…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Ryan Nitzen, Off-Road Test Editor for the weekly online publication Cycle News and founder and owner of The Corner Coach. Ryan shares how he landed his dream job as a moto-journalist by combining his talent for riding and writing and how he started his own business creating a niche product…
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If you haven't heard about the The House of Dancing Water in Macau, then you've missed one of the longest running FMX shows in the world! And Josh Grindrod turned out to be one of the longest running riders there. With THOUSANDS of shows... not joking, thousands, the riders who went to the 'Special Administrative region of China' ended up riding sh…
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On this week's episode of Pit Pass Moto, Dale talks with Colin Godby, the CEO and Founder of Dust Moto (an American electric dirt bike startup). MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Pittsburgh – August 18th thru 2…
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On this week, Dale talks with Joy Burgess, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Motorcyclist Association. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Pittsburgh – August 18th thru 20th – with six clas…
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In this episode of Pit Pass Moto from Evergreen Podcasts, Dale reflects on his time at the recent CVO press intro at Harley Davidson that was in conjunction with their 2023 Homecoming Celebration. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoA…
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I joined Clint Esposito to talk all about the Summer X Games for 2023 which is about to go down today! Find out who is in, who's out and what competitions will be going down and what tricks we think we might see! FMX Best Trick Luc Ackermann Rob Adelberg Jayo Archer Harry Bink Benny Richards David Rinaldo Josh Sheehan Jackson Strong Moto Best Whip …
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Jeremy Shoning, former motocross racer turned off-road advocate and 2023 International Six Days Enduro Competitor. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoAmerica Superbikes at B…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Dave Sulecki, former Pit Pass Moto co-host and Director of Engineering and Technology for Wössner North America. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Bra…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Mark Coday, Administrative Director for the Veteran Motocross Foundation. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two wheels. It's the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey – July 7th through 9th –…
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This week's guest on Pit Pass Moto by Evergreen Podcasts is Brad Gebhardt, motocross superfan, founder of Big MX Radio, and contributor to motocross website Vurb Moto. MotoAmerica is the OFFICIAL Sponsor of Pit Pass Moto This episode is brought to you by Moto America. This episode is brought to you by Moto America. See the fastest racing on two whe…
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