Founded by Maria after she chose to create her own space in the off-road world, SoCal Missfits has grown into a Southern California community built around inclusivity, trail culture, and giving back.

Supported by the “Mr. Missfits” pit crew, the group brings people together through trail rides, cleanups, charity work, and their popular Rigs & Churros events proving off-roading can be about community as much as horsepower.

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At 37 years old, Simon reflects on his progress and accomplishments in the ATV industry but makes it clear he’s far from finished. He’s planning to go all in over the next two to three years to see just how far he can push himself.

Looking at past champions who’ve won into their late forties, Simon believes there’s still plenty of opportunity to compete at a high level for years to come. With a newborn at home, however, he’s experiencing firsthand how age, recovery, and reduced sleep impact performance forcing him to train smarter, prepare better, and take even greater care of his body as he continues chasing his goals.

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This week on ATV TALK, we sit down with 19-year-old Women’s Pro racer Bailey Baron to discuss her journey from youth classes to finishing third overall in the 2025 Women’s Pro Championship.

Bailey opens up about balancing racing, faith, family, college, and building a life beyond the track all while carving out her own identity in the sport.

Listen now and hear how she’s building her path in Women’s Pro racing.

We close out our tribute replay series honoring Joe Byrd with his fourth ATV TALK appearance a conversation filled with respect for the sport’s history, its champions, and the next generation of riders.

In this episode, Joe and I talk about the incredible accomplishment of eight-time National Champion Gary Denton being inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame, along with discussions about other legends who helped shape ATV racing. Joe also shares insight and instruction on teaching riding schools and the importance of passing knowledge down to younger riders.

This episode reflects Joe’s passion not only for competition but for the people and legacy of the sport itself.

Thank you, Joe, for your friendship, your stories, and the impact you’ve had on ATV racing and the ATV TALK family.

We continue our tribute to Joe Byrd with Part Three of the ATV TALK replay series, honoring not only his career but the knowledge and passion he shared with the next generation.

In this episode, Joe and I talk about racing schools, intense MX battles on the track, and what it really takes to compete at a high level. Joe shares tips on training, preparation, and eating right as a racer, along with insight into staying sharp both mentally and physically.

Joe also opens up about factory support and how important it is to uplift and invest in youth within ATV racing. This episode highlights the teacher, mentor, and leader Joe was to so many in the sport.

More than racing, this is about building the future of ATV.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Joe’s family, friends, and the entire ATV community.

As part of our tribute to Joe Byrd, we continue replaying his ATV TALK episodes to honor the life, career, and impact of a true legend in ATV racing.

In Part Two, Joe goes deeper into his professional career the big races, the championships, the pressure, the setbacks, and the mindset it took to stay competitive at the highest level. This episode captures Joe in his element, sharing lessons from years of experience and passion for the sport.

More than results, this is about the journey, the grind, and the legacy Joe leaves behind.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Joe’s family, friends, and the entire ATV community.

Today we begin replaying Joe Byrd’s ATV TALK episodes as a tribute to an incredible racer, friend, and voice in our sport.

This was Joe’s very first time on the show, where he sat down with me to talk about where it all started — his early years, the grind, the lessons, and how his career in racing was built from the ground up.

Before the wins, before the reputation, there was just Joe chasing a dream. This episode lets you hear that story in his own words.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Joe and his family.

Ryan Stevens didn’t plan on becoming a desert racer but in 2014, one wild invite to race in Mexico flipped the switch. In this raw, cinematic episode, Ryan recounts his transformation from free rider to off-road warrior, navigating sleepless nights in Baja, winning championships, and surviving the mayhem of CODE and RECORD events. It’s a story about finding your edge, losing your mind at 3 a.m. in the desert, and eventually rediscovering why you started riding in the first place. No filters. No fluff. Just a brutally honest look at a life built on chaos, commitment, and two wheels.

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In this solo deep-dive, host Leonard Duncan fires up a conversation decades in the making the difference between real gasoline and the modern-day pump fuel we’ve all been sold. From chemistry to culture, this episode breaks down what’s changed, what it’s costing us, and why understanding your fuel might be the most important wrench in your toolbox.

In Part 1, Leonard explains what made real gasoline the gold standard: consistent octane, high energy, long shelf life, and zero corrosion. He contrasts this with today’s ethanol-blended pump fuel unstable, corrosive, and chemically compromised.

In Part 2, it’s about the bigger picture: cost, lost knowledge, and how generations of mechanical wisdom have been undone by regulatory shifts and marketing spin. Whether you’re a racer, builder, or weekend warrior, this episode is a call to reclaim performance and pride.

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Keith Johnson’s racing journey spans two worlds quads and side-by-sides and this episode tells that story from start to finish. From his early years racing quads between 2006 and 2013, to his transition into WORCS SxS competition from 2014 to 2017, Keith reflects on the moments, machines, and people that shaped his path.

In his first appearance on ATV-TALK, Keith opens up about why he made the switch, what he learned along the way, and how stepping back from racing changed his relationship with the sport. This conversation goes beyond results and lap times, focusing on passion, growth, and what it means to stay connected to racing even after the helmet comes off.

If you’ve ever wondered how racers evolve and what stays with them long after the checkered flag this episode is for you.

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