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It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, the boys get into the MXDN, the new numbers, why Ryder D let Blair down, good byes from the riders, AP and more! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Show open, sponsors & rundown 10:55 MXDN team problems & Star Yamaha's $25K demand 31:51 Ryder D's number grievance & the 2026 number wars 46:44 Dylan's factory bike frustrations + ASV ad + classy Bob shoutout 49:11 MXDN country predictions, Team Canada strategy & sign-off

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Engine R&D man at Race Tech talks about his path to making it there, wrenching for Robin and Blose, the RT suspension and engine seminars coming up, working on the 27 YZ250F and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro and FXR sponsor read 02:28 Race Tech's open knowledge philosophy 04:25 MMI school and getting into mechanics 07:57 Transition into engine building 09:11 Suspension vs. engine gripes 15:47 Maxxis/FXR ad read and seminar dates 17:02 Racetech.com seminar details 19:09 Throttle bodies and reverse motor airflow 21:15 Vintage bike work at Race Tech 22:28 Why Matt stepped back from wrenching 24:01 Jerry Robin's career-ending injury 27:19 Aftermath and the rider-mechanic bond 28:45 Firepower ad read and intro to Kris Blose 33:45 Blose now doing suspension at Next Level 35:36 Oversized valves and cylinder work talk 40:17 Standout models: YZ250F and KTM 250 42:36 Steve's carburetor jetting war stories 45:09 Sign-off and thanks to Matt

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, recap our SMX predictions and preview what we think will happen at the Motocross of Nations. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Intro, Alpinestars gear talk & Leatt ad 05:38 Cooper Webb & RJ Hampshire's SMX picks 10:26 Pierce Brown flop debate & the Jakub prank 17:03 Plessinger's perception, new winner & best team picks 23:43 Icon Meats ad, Icon of the Week & runner-up picks 28:16 Seeding improvement & best event debate 32:53 Final predictions tally & Alpinestars TechAir ad 36:26 SMX track design gripes & Team USA's Nations roster 45:15 France, Belgium & Netherlands Nations previews 48:46 Spain & Great Britain Nations previews 55:13 Podium picks, Prado's motivation & sign-off

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 01:19 Show open: Ridgedale SMX review kickoff 02:27 Weege joins; KTM's Prado title burnout party 06:20 Track design gripes & the four-tenths inside line 13:45 WMX jumps, press box gripes & the Guns N' Roses crowd 19:28 Jorge Prado clinches the title: tire gamble & mental fortitude 27:42 Scrambling for a fill-in rider & Racetech ad 34:09 Deegan's pay demands & Eli Tomac's final race 39:31 Hunter Lawrence's line, Cole Davies' playoff win & Levi vs. Kenny 44:47 McAdoo rumors, Davies takes #5 & Pierce Brown's wildcard run 51:47 McAdoo/Payton emotions & the sound regulation debate 59:14 Nations previews & sign-off

Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:56 Christian Craig 04:41 Mitch Payton 09:50 Garrett Marchbanks 19:27 Nick Romano 22:29 Hunter Lawrence 27:19 Haiden Deegan 31:24 Ian Harrison 35:10 Max Vollman 37:16 Drew Adams 40:42 Devin Simonson 42:39 Lars Lindstrom

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, the boys unpack what to expect for this weekend's SMX finale. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro & sponsor rundown 03:37 Dylan Ferrandis's future 08:55 Sponsor reads & Ridgedale track preview 12:25 450 title picture: Prado vs. the field 14:26 Webb-Deegan scuffle drama 18:15 SMX points-as-they-run format & sponsor reads 21:03 Tortoise & hare: RyderD vs. Levi 23:36 Stacked KTM 250 lineup & Cole Davies's title bid 29:21 Ian Harrison & the Orange Brigade days 33:41 Anstey rant, injury updates & WSX buyer search 39:02 Bob Bell shoutout & ASV ad 40:19 LA broadcast, JB/AC ride & Sexton's odd interview 43:47 BAM to HEP Suzuki & Ducati 250 free agents 47:51 MXoN week plans & final predictions 49:33 Sign-off & wrap-up

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:22 Intro & Round 31 preview 02:15 LA SMX 250/450 results recap 04:14 Admin league standings recap 06:01 Clayton's LA 250 team recap 09:25 Lockout timing debate & Paul's 250 recap 11:53 450 class LA team recaps 15:43 Championship points battle recap 17:19 Branson SMX All-Star 250 picks 19:51 Non-all-star 250 & seeded riders 22:16 Strategy debate & Devin Simonson talk 24:01 Final 250 picks & FFL calls 27:24 Fly Racing ad read 29:22 450 class All-Star picks 31:32 450 non-all-star picks 34:15 Wildcard race & Jason Anderson talk 35:25 100% ad read 37:36 New PulpMX Fantasy app discussion 41:28 Sign-off & season wrap-up

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss Dylan Ferrandis hanging up the boots, what it means for Ducati, SMX talk, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:23 Welcome & LA SMX travel talk 03:07 Ferrandis retirement breaking news + Leatt ad 13:48 What's next for Ducati (and the Seewer tangent) 27:11 RJ Hampshire, KTM speculation & Partzilla ad 33:43 Guillaume Fares wins the MXGP title 41:04 Icon Meats ad & Icons of the Week: Sexton, Ryder DiFrancesco 45:42 WSX meltdown: sale drama, cancelled British GP, Anstey regret 55:39 Alpinestars ad, Prado's title run & SMX predictions recap 1:03:19 Webb vs. Deegan showdown & sign-off

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open, sponsors & marathon broadcast recap 07:16 Jorge Prado's stunning 2-2 comeback 17:45 Hunter Lawrence's rust & 'fair race' comments 27:37 Coliseum letdown, venue debate & 450 main recap 34:51 Cooper Webb's Star Racing tension 41:32 Fly/Renthal/Maxxis ad read, 450 pack results & privateer scoops 50:33 Brayton/Jett mixup, RaceTech ad & old-school Supercross stories 54:47 Mitchell Harrison's Prado block, team manager scoop & popcorn prank 58:28 250 recap: Beaumer, Ryder D, Levi & title chase drama 1:06:19 Start tech rant, Star Contest regret, Max Anstey apathy & 250 leftovers 1:10:40 Pit paddock moments: Tiffany Amber Thiessen sighting & mystery curling guy 1:14:41 Brunt/OnX ad reads, Steve's Tenere mishap & next round preview 1:18:20 New Feld SMX media credential rules 1:27:47 Are 'creators' actually promoting the sport? 1:36:03 Sign-off & sponsor thanks

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, Kellen Brauer takes over as host joined by DB to dissect some bigger themed topics from the SMX Playoffs. Let's dive in! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Intro: Steve out sick, DB fills in 03:31 Deegan's muddy Columbus double win 10:49 Troy Lee Designs ad read 14:58 Chase Sexton attitude tangent 20:50 SMX double/triple points format debate 24:29 Elimination playoff format idea 29:04 Zuuls and Seat Concepts ad read 30:04 Jorge Prado's title chances 35:22 Championship odds pie breakdown 38:04 Stomp Grip, Maxxis, ASV ad reads 39:35 Dax Benick's breakthrough win 44:41 Benick vs Ryder DiFrancesco at KTM 46:51 Cade Johnson's free agency dilemma 50:10 Wyatt Thurman roommate bit 53:24 Redesigning the three playoff rounds 58:14 Jett's ankle surgery and Honda testing 1:00:43 Hunter's wrist injury complicates testing 1:03:49 Sign-off and next week preview

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:22 Show open and guest intros 01:45 250 class scoring recap and pick trends 04:19 Dan's Columbus 250 team breakdown 05:56 Admin league standings and roasting Matthes 08:05 Paul's 250 team and move to 450 class 10:27 Dan's Columbus 450 team breakdown 12:24 JT's Columbus 450 team breakdown 14:52 Fantasy prize giveaways 15:59 250 All-Star picks discussion 18:56 Moseman out and LCQ math 21:20 250 class team reveals 22:22 Fly Racing ad read and 450 intro 23:50 450 All-Star talk: Hunter Lawrence and Deegan 25:07 Non-All-Star 450 picks and Cianciarulo mud warning 26:25 Wildcard race debate: Friese, Barcia, Bloss, Nichols 30:34 450 class team reveals 32:05 100% and Motosport.com sponsor reads 33:45 Site updates, prizes, and sign-off

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Enjoy this mini-podcast with the owner of PRMX talking about his teams switch to Yamaha for 2027 and how that happened, riders he's got, dealing with a factory, the facility he's helped build at Chambers MX and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & FXR sponsor read 01:38 Mitchell Harrison's SMX run 02:53 Julien's take on the SMX format 05:04 Switching from Kawasaki to Yamaha 06:59 Kawasaki's lack of team support 08:29 Attracting riders as a Yamaha team 10:11 Maxxis Tires sponsor read 13:27 Team name confusion: PRMX vs sponsor names 15:00 Magic wand wish: more factory support 16:46 Past experience signing a big-name rider 18:37 Firepower Parts sponsor read 19:56 Race tech rant: agents not returning calls & sign-off

Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Brunt Workwear ad read 01:56 Show open, Fly Racing rundown, welcoming Weege and JT 05:09 Columbus start-gate design controversy 09:55 Roto's tickets story and crediting fans/track crew 14:04 Could Feld have done better? Dome talk and venue debate 18:28 Mud race complaints and broken SMX venue promises 22:27 Hunter Lawrence's hidden second wrist injury 26:56 Prado, Roczen, Deegan mud ride and Honda start edge 32:26 Renthal ad read and grip preference talk 36:28 Deegan's mindset and championship points situation 40:18 RJ Hampshire, Harup crashes, and JT's track-walk report 43:11 Hunter's quiet 8th place ride and Barcia's HEP Suzuki move 46:09 450 LCQ recap and Jett Lawrence's foot surgery details 51:33 OnX ad, Damon Bradshaw Hall of Fame, Racer X cover autograph hunt 55:46 Kevin Windham's Quad Lock return and Honda amateur program talk 1:00:57 Levi Kitchen's overall win and scoring confusion 1:04:33 250 class recap: DiFrancesco, Volan, McAdoo, and mud carnage 1:07:46 Plane crash joke and Cole Davies' clutch meltdown 1:12:11 Kaido Wolf's manager's-tower story and Assen talk 1:16:48 Team managers' group-text suspension controversy 1:26:36 Grumpy crews, Charlotte precedent, and moto-cancellation debate 1:29:35 Final thoughts and sign-off

It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we preview some wild predictions and thoughts ahead of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:07 Intro & 2026 SMX Playoffs preview kickoff 03:04 Jett Lawrence's second ankle surgery & Leatt ad read 07:40 Good Surprise & Biggest Flop picks 16:18 Star riders top-10 tangent, Alpinestars ad & new flop pick 23:24 New Winner picks & best manufacturer debate 29:32 Second-in-points picks, Partzilla ad & LCQ predictions 32:31 Dramatic storyline moment & seeding improvement picks 36:58 Best SMX venue debate & overall winner predictions 45:48 Herlings' retirement, number plate jinx & Turkey GP debate 48:50 Fixing MXGP's Darwin/Turkey rounds & 2027 calendar talk 54:50 Podcast mashup tease, SMX prize money talk & sign-off

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Kyle Peters has had a long career in the sport racing all over the world, winning AX titles, getting on the box in 250SX and in this One on One we go year by year with KP on the different bikes/teams he's ridden for, how he adapts, the different places he's ridden and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro and FXR ad read 07:40 Star Racing amateur days and carbureted YZ250 10:19 Star/Valley merger, manager turnover, Bobby Reagan story 13:38 Peters Auto Mall privateer Honda years 17:58 Guy Cooper riding stories, 2016 team, Australia KTM 23:03 Maxxis ad and JGR Suzuki signing with Phil Nicoletti 26:00 Dean Baker's RMZ250 motor and Troll Train 30:27 Supercross strength vs outdoor struggles at Paula 36:21 Arena Cross fame and Niles Honda WSX MXGP Italy 41:42 Comeback story: buying a Yamaha as a privateer 45:17 PRMX bike feel and Dustin Pipes' WSX Suzuki deal 49:34 Gear brands worn throughout his career 53:26 Dustin's team-hiring philosophy and Crockett Myers 55:42 Future plans and sign-off