Pit Pass Moto

This week, Heather and Clint start the show discussing the results of the weekend Supercross race, as well as the Honda National Technician Contest. Then, they speak with Bob Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of 6D Helmets, about the integral details of how helmets are made and tested. Plus, they discuss how the team developed a rebuildable helmet, allowing for greater longevity.

Find more information on 6D Helmets at https://www.6dhelmets.com/

Keep up with 6D Helmets on Instagram: @6dhelmets

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

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This week, Heather and Clint chat with Hannah Lopa, producer and pit lane reporter for MotoAmerica about her unique journey into the motorcycle industry. Hannah chats about her experience at the races, her approach to interviews, and how building trust with riders and her background in communications has helped her connect with the racing community.

Connect with Hannah on Instagram! @hannahlopa

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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To kick off 2025, Heather and Clint are joined by Larry Lawrence. Larry recounts his path into motorcycle journalism after racing didn’t go the way he imagined. The three also discuss books that he has contributed to, as well as Larry’s website - Rider Files - where he archives and shares historical racing photos.

Follow Rider Files on Instagram @riderfiles !

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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For the last episode of 2024, show producer Gray Longfellow joins Heather and Clint to look back on some memorable moments from this season! Thank you all for joining us this year. We look forward to bringing you more Pit Pass Moto in 2025!

Featured episodes:

Scottie Deubler - Voice of American Flat Track

Kody Kopp - Pro Flat Track Racer & 2x AFT Singles Champion

Jay Schweitzer - Filmmaker/Cinematographer

Erin Sills - Land Speed Racer & 2x Guinness World Record Holder

Steve Matthes - Moto Journalist and Founder of PulpMX

Michael Leib - Founder of Canvas MX

Gabe Datis - MotoAmerica Mini Cup Stock 110 Champion

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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

Introducing The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game End-of-Year Awards) from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread. 

• Submit your ballot for the first ever Slice-ee Awards here!!

• Nominees for the Sam Kerr Tackling The Pitch Invader Video We Can’t Stop Watching Award can be viewed here:

• Jonquel Jones & Sandy Brondello’s collision

• Angel Reese & NaLyssa Smith’s free throw line moment

• Cat offering support on the balance beam

• Nominees for the Serena Williams Catsuit Fit of the Year Award 

• Kelsey Plum’s fit

• Courtney Williams’ fit

• A’ja Wilson's fit

• Pre-order Jane McManus’ book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social

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This week, Heather and Clint chat with Lindsey Scheltema about how she moved from being a pro motocross competitor to working for Arenacross and then her current role with the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA). The three discuss USMCA’s mission and the benefits of coaching for both new and experienced riders.

Follow the USMCA on Instagram! @usmca_official

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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Heather and Clint are joined this week by Marc Grossman, an Independent Regional Business Manager for powersports and bicycling. Marc shares anecdotes from his career as a racer, including his participation in the ISDE and adventures in off-road riding before sharing how he transitioned into the business side of the industry.

Find Marc on Instagram! @fastguyent

Mentioned article: Cycle World’s 10 Best Bikes 2024

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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Introducing The Toy Department with Elise Hart Kipness from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it’s like to live vicariously through her book’s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play, in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, Caitlin Clark adds another honor to her resume, a game for the corn farmers among us, and some great books to cozy up by the fire with.

• Pick up a copy of Dangerous Play at your local bookstore or via this Bookshop.org link

• And make sure to check out our other Good Game book club books, too! 

• Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League by Frankie de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo can be purchased here 

• Locker Room Talk by Melissa Ludtke can be purchased here 

• Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph by C. Vivian Stringer with Laura Tucker can be purchased here 

• The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer by Caitlin Murray can be purchased here 

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

This week, Heather and Clint are joined by Jackson Halsmer, Global Marketing Manager at Rabaconda. Jackson discusses his background in the powersports industry, as well as his experience doing event demonstrations for Rabaconda’s tire changer! First, Heather and Clint reflect on the recent passing of two AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers - Mary McGee and Malcolm Smith – who made immense contributions to the motorcycle industry.

Follow Rabaconda and Jackson on Instagram! @rabaconda and @jjhalsmer

Watch Mary McGee’s 30 for 30 on ESPN’s YouTube Channel

This episode is brought to you by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike racing and North America's premier motorcycle road racing series.

Revisit all the season's action with the Moto America Live+ video-on-demand streaming service. Or visit the Moto America YouTube Channel for race highlights and behind-the-scenes video content.

Look for the 2025 race schedule over on the motoamerica.com website, and be sure to follow MotoAmerica on social media for real-time series updates and original content.

Get your PPM swag at our Pit Pass Moto online store!

Pit Pass Moto is a production of Evergreen Podcasts.

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

Introducing California Dreamin’ with Sarah Gorden from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Angel City FC defender Sarah Gorden joins Sarah to talk self-discovery in LA, being the epitome of a soccer mom, using food stamps to help support herself and her son early in her career, and the future of ACFC. Plus, a slice gets something off their chest and a little “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” to celebrate our 100th episode.

• Join our NCAA Volleyball Championship Challenge group here

• What are you celebrating? Have a milestone you wanna brag about? We want to know! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social  

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