KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport

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Kensei Matsudaira is 14 years old. He has been racing since he was four. He holds multiple national championships in MotoAmerica, Supermoto, and Speedway, and he represented the United States at the FIM Speedway World Cup.

Now he's competing in Premoto3 in the Spanish championship, the same junior class that feeds into the Moto3 World Championship. He's doing it as a privateer with no factory support.

In this episode, we sit down with Kensei and his father Kuni to hear the full story. How it started, what it costs to race at this level as a family, and where the road goes from here.

This is an honest look at what it takes for a young American rider to chase MotoGP.

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Cobie Fair is the Global Chief of Rider Coaching at California Superbike School. He started as a mechanic more than 40 years ago and worked his way to the top of the coaching side.

Rick Rayner hosts this conversation on why every motorcycle rider should experience a track day at least once. Cobie explains what CSS teaches, how track skills transfer directly to street riding, and why the controlled environment of a track is the safest place to find the limits of your riding.

Whether you've done 50 track days or zero, this episode makes the case for getting out there.

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Rocco Landers is one of the most exciting young racers in America. He dominated the MotoAmerica Junior Cup and Twins Cup before making the jump to King of the Baggers, racing Harleys at the front of the pack.

In this episode, Rocco talks about how he got started racing, the mindset and training behind his results, and the technical differences between sportbike racing and running a bagger at speed. We also talk about bike setup, suspension, and what's next for his career.

If you follow American motorcycle racing, Rocco is a name you'll be hearing for a long time.

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Johnny Haynes is the Deputy Head of Worldwide Coaching at California Superbike School. He has been riding and coaching for decades across multiple countries.

Rick Rayner hosts this deep conversation on the technical side of riding well. Johnny covers throttle control and smooth inputs, how to mark and use turn points, steering timing, line selection, adapting to new motorcycles, and the role traction control plays in modern riding.

We also get into the difference between intuitive riding and deliberate riding, and why most riders stop improving once their instincts take over. Johnny explains what it takes to break through that ceiling.

This is a long one. Over 100 minutes of real coaching detail.

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Part 2 of our conversation with California Superbike School coach James Toohey.

This episode goes further into the technical side of track riding. James talks through throttle control and timing, how to read a track and pick the right line, steering inputs, traction control, and the common errors he sees riders repeat.

We also talk about what separates riders who keep improving from those who plateau, and why deliberate practice matters more than seat time alone.

If you haven't heard Part 1, start there. But this episode stands on its own if you want to jump straight into riding technique.

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James Toohey is a senior coach at California Superbike School. He has spent years working with riders of every level on track, from first-timers to experienced racers.

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, James breaks down the coaching methods that CSS uses to help riders improve. We cover how the school identifies bad habits, the drills that fix them, and why many riders hit a ceiling they can't push past without outside feedback.

This one goes deep on technique. If you ride on track or want to start, there's a lot of practical takeaway here.

Part 2 continues the conversation with more on throttle control, line selection, and traction management.

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Dylan Code runs California Superbike School, the largest motorcycle coaching operation in the world. He is the son of Keith Code, who founded CSS and wrote the books that defined modern motorcycle riding technique.

In this episode, Dylan talks about the origins of the school, how it has grown into a global operation, and what the coaching philosophy looks like today. We cover how CSS develops its coaches, what students can expect from a school day, and where Dylan sees motorcycle education heading.

This is Part 1 of our California Superbike School Coach Series, which includes follow-up interviews with James Toohey, Johnny Haynes, and Cobie Fair.

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In this special kickoff episode, hosts Angus Norton and Rick Rayner introduce an exciting new podcast series featuring in-depth interviews with the legendary California Superbike School coaches. We share why we’re diving into these conversations, what riders can expect to learn, and how these world-class coaches help transform the way people ride. Whether you're a track-day addict or just looking to sharpen your skills, this series will give you exclusive insights into the art and science of riding at the limit. Stay tuned for incredible stories, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes wisdom from the best in the business! 🎧🔥

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Mallory Dobbs went from U.S. club racing and MotoAmerica to competing on the world stage in the inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing Championship. Her debut season had a steep learning curve, but she finished with six consecutive top-10 results and earned the number one female spot in the Supersport class at the FIM Intercontinental Games.

In this episode, Mallory talks about what the jump to international racing was really like, the differences between American and European competition, and her plans for the upcoming season with the MKD Racing Team.

If you want to know what it takes to go from domestic racing to a world championship as a privateer, this is that story.

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Mat Oxley has been writing about MotoGP for over 40 years. He has worked alongside Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Valentino Rossi, and Marc Marquez. He is also a former Isle of Man TT winner.

In this episode, Mat shares behind-the-scenes stories from four decades in the paddock, how MotoGP has changed as a sport and as a business, and what it was like to race and win the TT. We also talk about his books, his podcast with Peter Bom, and the craft of motorcycle journalism.

If you follow MotoGP or the TT, Mat has seen more of it up close than almost anyone alive. This conversation covers a lot of ground.

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