Pit Pass Moto

Melissa Paris discusses what it’s like to be “on the other side of the wrench” now that she has transitioned from rider to mechanic for Cam Petersen, who won in the Stock 1000 this past weekend at the Ridge. She also shares her appreciation for the crew that helped her in her career, and what race weekend is like now as a family with a 2 year old.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

Who is the 1st woman to win an AMA Pro Road Race?

Check out the answer after our interview with Melissa Paris!

Sponsors:

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

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• Round #6 with fans at New Jersey Motorsport Park / Sept 11-13 / Tickets and info at MotoAmerica.com

• Round #7 with fans at Barber Motorsport Park / Sept 18-20 / Tickets and info at MotoAmerica.com

• All day racing with 5 classes, including Superbikes, Superstock, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup.  

• If you can’t make it in person, there are several ways to watch: 

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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Former host and co-creator of Pit Pass Moto, Tony Wenck, explains how his back injury is still affecting him and his riding. He also shares what it was like hosting the Justin Brayton Shootout at Riverside Raceway during the Covid-19 pandemic, and his trip to Sturgis. And you know with Tony, there’s alway a story! 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

With the rear wheel driven by a belt, the Model H was fitted with what engine?

Check out the answer after our interview with Tony Wenck!

Sponsors:

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

Here is what is coming up:

Then, in the days after race weekend:

Plus! get the backstory and technology insights on Inside MotoAmerica on NBCSN

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Of course check your local listings or motoamerica.com

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Manscaped, the best in men’s below the belt grooming! Manscaped offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience.

Get 20% Off + FREE Shipping, with the code PITPASS at Manscaped.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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4x AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes discusses the reward and lessons he gets from being a mentor to young riders like Cameron Beaubier, Bobby Fong, and Cam Peterson. He also explains how after the season abruptly ended during Daytona qualifying this past March he hopes to be back on the track this October. 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

In 1898, what company in England began producing motorbikes?

Check out the answer after our interview with Josh Hayes!

Sponsors:

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

Here is what is coming up:

Then, in the days after race weekend:

Plus! get the backstory and technology insights on Inside MotoAmerica on NBCSN

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Of course check your local listings or motoamerica.com

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Lord Jones, makers of the world’s finest CBD Products.

Go to LordJones.com/PITPASS for 25% OFF your first order!

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Manscaped, the best in men’s below the belt grooming! Manscaped offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience.

Get 20% Off + FREE Shipping, with the code PITPASS at Manscaped.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.

Sean Bice from MotoAmerica fills us in on the latest with the organization. We also discuss the next generation of riders, the excitement of having fans in the stands when possible, and how the sport is ideal with social distancing.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

Name the first motorcycle manufacturer to feature a linkage based single shock rear suspension on its motocross models? Name the brand, year, and model.

Check out the answer after our interview with Sean Bice!

Sponsors:

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

Here is what is coming up:

Then, in the days after race weekend:

Plus! get the backstory and technology insights on Inside MotoAmerica on NBCSN

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

Of course check your local listings or motoamerica.com

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Manscaped, the best in men’s below the belt grooming! Manscaped offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience.

Get 20% Off + FREE Shipping, with the code PITPASS at Manscaped.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.

Bob DiFranco, Sales Manager at Advanced Sleeve and Wossner Pistons, discusses the state of the industry and current trends. He also talks about the resurgence of the vintage bike movement, and new technology being implemented with it.

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

Name the first five valve production motorcycle produced, name the brand, model and year.

Check out the answer after our interview with Bob DiFranco!

Sponsors:

MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship - featuring 190 mph Superbikes, is the OFFICIAL sponsor of Pit Pass Moto! (00:23)

Follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!

5 ways to watch MotoAmerica races if you can’t attend:

· MotoAmerica Live+ all day live streaming

· FS2 – LIVE Sat and Sun Superbike races

· Then, in the days after race weekend:

· MotoAmerica Rewind and Junior Cup class on FS2

· Supersport class on MAVTV

· Plus! get the backstory and technology insights on Inside MotoAmerica on NBCSN

Of course check your local listings or motoamerica.com

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Manscaped, the best in men’s below the belt grooming! Manscaped offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. (04:15)

Get 20% Off + FREE Shipping, with the code PITPASS at Manscaped.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.

Richard Worsham, Co-Founder of Janus Motorcycles, discusses how they are keeping up with the production of their classic, lightweight bikes during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how the industry as a whole has been affected. Richard also shares how a new feature on the Janus Motorcycles website will add to your customizing experience! 

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Pit Pass Moto Trivia Question:

What was the first production motorcycle in the US?

Check out the answer after our interview with Richard Worsham!

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!

Road Atlanta & Pittsburgh International is coming up!!

If you can’t make it to Road Atlanta or PittRace there are several ways to watch:

Of course check your local listings or motoamerica.com

Support for Pit Pass Moto comes from Lord Jones, makers of the world’s finest CBD Products. 

Go to LordJones.com/PITPASS for 25% OFF your first order!

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.

Rocco Landers, the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, talks to host PJ Doran about his hope for the Red Bull Rookie Cup in Austria, racing in Spain and how his season is going so far. They also share their thoughts on this past weekend's MotoGP and American Flat Track race. 

Rocco would like to thank the following sponsors: Keith Code, with the Superbike School, Sportbiketrackgear.com. Team Hammer American Racing, Hotbodies Racing, Bodywork, Mithos Leathers, HJC Helmets, Lee's Cycle, Dr. Farr, Wonder CBD, Norton Motorsports, NINJA400R.com, KFG Suspension, DUNLOP, TRACK DAZ, Penske, Brake Tech, GP Suspension, Barnett, EVOL Technology and Road Racing World.

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This week’s Pit Pass Trivia Question is:

In 2014 who were the three top motorcycle producers globally by volume?

Check out the answer after our interview with Rocco!

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!

Road Atlanta & Pittsburgh International is coming up!!

If you can’t make it to Road Atlanta or PittRace there are several ways to watch:

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.

Syndicate Racing/Apex Assassins-backed Yamaha and MotoAmerica Twins Cup rider Jason Madama talks to host PJ Doran about their time as club riders and building bikes from scratch. Jason also fills us in on how he's navigating riding and being a small business owner during the Covid-19 pandemic. With 17 years of racing under his helmet he has a lot of great stories and advice to share.

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This week’s Pit Pass Trivia Question:

What was the first production liquid cooled Motocross motorcycle?

Check out the answer after our interview with Jason!

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!

Road Atlanta & Pittsburgh International is coming up!!

If you can’t make it to Road Atlanta or PittRace there are several ways to watch:

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.

Former MotoGP and British Superbike Racer John Hopkins shares with us how his childhood mentors and a major accident ending his racing career in 2017 influenced him to give back to young riders as a coach for the American Racing Academy.

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This week's Pit Pass Trivia Question: 

In Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing the current top division is MotoGP and has been since 2002. What was the largest class BEFORE that?

Listen in for the answer after our interview with John Hopkins!

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!

5 ways to watch MotoAmerica races if you can’t attend:

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M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider Bobby Fong discusses his 1st career MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike win at Road America and what it was like to have the fans back at the track!

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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!

5 ways to watch MotoAmerica races if you can’t attend:

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