Pit Pass Moto

Get a recap of last weekend's races and hear our projections for the rest of the season. Shane McElrath joins us to talk about moving into the 450 class, joining a new team, and adapting to a new bike. He shares details about what he looks for in a new bike and how different riders sometimes approach this.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

When was the last year that Honda offered a 2-stroke competition motorcycle for sale?

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow, and Producers Brigid Coyne & Leah Longbrake.

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On this episode rider Michael Barnes discusses the bike issues that recently kept him from competing in Laguna, a special car project he’s working on after losing a friend, and his hopes for Daytona 200. He also tells us about his engagement to fellow rider Anne Roberts.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

What year did Harley Davidson introduce the Sportster model motorcycle to their line up?

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

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4th generation rider Corey West discusses instructing at bootcamp, starting Froggy's Moto Tours and being a “Racer of the Recession.” Oh, and he and his girlfriend kinda made history. 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

Name the first motorcyclist to hold the outright land speed record. Name the rider and year

Check out the answer after our interview with Cory West!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

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S&S Cycle, Inc. Indian Motorcycle rider Tyler O’Hara discusses the King of the Baggers Invitational coming up on October 23-25 at the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest, coaching young riders, and what he has on tap for 2021.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

The American Motorcyclist Association awards three Supercross Championships each year. Name them.

Check out the answer after our interview withTyler O’Hara!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

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Did you know…

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

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Brian Schaffran, the owner of Skidmark Garage in Cleveland, Ohio, talks to hosts PJ Doran and Dave Sulecki about building a community with his 10,000 sq. ft garage. The D.I.Y., self-serve garage offers the tools, classes and a lounge (including beer!) for its members. Brian hopes it inspires people to be mechanics, and that more people will join their village. 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

What film is considered the first real biker movie? 

Check out the answer after our interview with Brian Schaffran!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Did you know…

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotoAmerica Superbike/Westby Racing Rider Mathew Scholtz discusses his successful season, which event was his favorite, and tells us if he will be back with Westby in 2021. He also shares his gratitude for how MotoAmerica has handled the race season despite the pandemic.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

In what year was the Champion Cup Series founded?

Check out the answer after our interview with Mathew Scholtz!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Did you know…

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Road Race Champion James Rispoli discusses his training discipline when segues from dirt track to road racing. He also shares how though he’s a veteran, he may be going for Rookie of the Year in the Super Twins class at the age of 30.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

Who was the first female racer to qualify and race an AMA Supercross event? Name the rider, and what race event this happened?

Check out the answer after our interview with James Rispoli!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Did you know…

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineers Sean Rule-Hoffman and Will Pritts.

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On this episode, Team International Air Hammer and Product Rep for Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires, Rory O’Neall, fills us in on the trends in vintage racing and what will be the next wave of vintage bikes. He also shares why it’s so important to welcome new riders. 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

An avid motorcycle enthusiast, he was known to own many motorcycles over his lifetime. What was Elvis Presley’s last motorcycle?

Check out the answer after our interview with Rory O’Neall!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Did you know…

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineers Sean Rule-Hoffman and Will Pritts.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MotoAmerica Superbike Unlimited Franklin Armory rider and Stock 1000 champion, Andrew Lee, discusses the upcoming race at Barber. He shares his excitement to be back at the track, this time in his debut in Superbike! He also shares how his family is being impacted by the California wildfires.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

The first motocross race held on a race track inside a stadium took place on August 28, 1948 at which stadium?

Check out the answer after our interview with Andrew Lee !

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineers Dave Douglas and Will Pritts.

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Jason Raines, owner of Raines Riding University, gives an update on his riding school and encourages parents to get their children into the sport. He also discusses why it’s important to lead by example and to have fun while riding. 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

The GNCC Race began in 1975 and was called The Blackwater 100? Why was it given that name?

Check out the answer after our interview with Jason Raines!

Sponsor:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto!

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Of course check your local listings or MotoAmerica.com!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Tommy Boy Halverson, Chris Bishop, Producer Leah Longbrake and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.