From winning his class at the Baja 400 and finishing fifth overall to one of the wildest mud races we’ve seen in SuperMotocross, this episode covers racing from two completely different worlds. RJ breaks down what it takes to race an 8,000-pound, 1,000-horsepower trophy truck through hundreds of miles of Baja terrain, including navigation, suspension technology, braking, concentration and the ability to remember terrain at race speed. Then the conversation shifts to SMX, where rain, deep mud and canceled practice turned the weekend into a test of skill, fitness, confidence and survival.

Haiden Deegan’s 450 performance becomes one of the biggest conversations of the show. Is he already proving he belongs with the best 450 Supercross riders in the world? We break down his starts, confidence, ability to race through mistakes and the mentality that allowed him to attack conditions that were destroying other riders. Hunter Lawrence’s difficult weekend opens another fascinating discussion about racing with an injured wrist, heart rate, anaerobic fatigue, breathing under pressure and what repeatedly picking up a mud-covered motorcycle does to the body. Cole Davies gets plenty of attention too, but with a warning: when you’re this dominant this young, should you really be thinking about records and the 450 class already?

The conversation goes deeper into what separates elite motocross and Supercross riders once everyone is fast. We discuss the growing importance of coaching, the science of performance, Brian Deegan’s long-game approach, Johnny O’Mara’s ability to know when not to coach, and why former racers like Will Hahn are becoming such influential team leaders. We also look ahead to the next round of SMX and ask the questions everyone wants answered: Can Haiden Deegan win again on a 450? Can anyone stop Cole Davies in the 250 class? And when talent, fitness, equipment and team support are all there, how much of winning ultimately comes down to the mental game?

Timestamps and Topics of Conversation: 
00:00 Introduction 
0:10 Baja 400 Victory
6:06 SMX Mud Chaos: Racing Without Practice
7:00 Hunter Lawrence: Stop Discrediting the Championship
11:29 Why Mud Racing Sends Your Heart Rate Through the Roof
16:07 Haiden Deegan's 450 Arrival
24:52 Cole Davies: Forget the Records and Finish the Job
31:30 Will Hahn: From Racer to Elite Team Manager
35:40 Johnny O'Mara and the Lost Art of Knowing When to Say Nothing
38:36 Can Haiden Deegan Win Again on the 450?
51:41 Can Anyone Actually Beat Cole Davies?

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 Jeffrey Herlings is officially the 2026 MXGP World Champion, but the story behind his sixth world title may be even more impressive than the championship itself. After leaving KTM, moving to Honda HRC, adapting to a completely new CRF450RW and overcoming years of injuries, Herlings has reminded everyone what makes him one of the greatest motocross racers of all time. Coach Robb and R.J. break down his incredible comeback, the physical demands of riding at the MXGP level, and how even a small loss of mobility from an ankle or wrist injury can completely change a rider’s balance, positioning and performance. The conversation also raises an intriguing question for Jett and Hunter Lawrence: what does Herlings’ success tell us about Honda’s newest 450 platform and what could it mean heading into the 2027 Supercross season?

Next, the conversation turns to Team USA and the 2026 Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France. With Cooper Webb, Levi Kitchen and Chance Hymas representing the United States, is this overlooked American lineup actually capable of winning the MXoN? R.J. explains why Team USA may be leaving valuable experience on the sidelines and lays out how former champions could serve as rider liaisons, studying individual sections of the track and feeding critical information back to the racers. From Kitchen’s ability to charge through the field to Hymas’ starting ability and Webb’s reputation as a big-game racer, this may not be the most obvious Team USA lineup, but it could be one of the most dangerous. At the Motocross of Nations, outright speed matters, but resilience, consistency, strategy and simply making fewer mistakes can ultimately decide which country stands on top of the podium.

Finally, attention shifts back to the United States as the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs begin. With Jett Lawrence sidelined, Hunter Lawrence carrying momentum but dealing with a wrist issue, and Ken Roczen returning fresh, the SMX championship suddenly looks wide open. There is also another storyline hanging over every gate drop: Eli Tomac’s retirement and the final races of one of the greatest careers in American motocross and Supercross history. Coach Robb and R.J. discuss the pressure of knowing the end is coming, what retirement feels like after spending an entire life preparing to race, and why Tomac deserves the opportunity to enjoy these final moments. With huge money on the line and some of the fastest Supercross and motocross riders in the world coming together, the next three rounds of SMX could deliver plenty of surprises. 

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This episode of the Ricky & Robb Podcast Show goes well beyond who won and lost. Ricky Johnson and Coach Robb dig into Hunter Lawrence’s championship, the relationship between Hunter and Jett Lawrence, and why Hunter may represent something professional motocross desperately needs more of. From his fitness and race craft to the gratitude he showed after winning the title, the conversation explores what it really means to be the complete package. Winning gets you on the podium, but what you do once the helmet comes off can determine your legacy, your value to sponsors, and the influence you have on the next generation of motocross racers.

That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about motocross sponsorship, athlete branding, podium interviews and professionalism. Ricky reflects on the personalities that helped build the sport, including Bob Hannah, David Bailey, Brock Glover, Jeremy McGrath and others, and why fans remember far more than their race results. The guys examine Cole Davies and his incredible rise through the 250 class, while asking an important question: can an elite rider become one of the sport's highest-paid athletes on speed alone? Today's stars aren't simply motorcycle racers. They are representatives of Honda, Yamaha, KTM, gear companies and major sponsors, and authenticity may be more valuable than rattling off a rehearsed list of brand names.

The racing conversation heats up with KTM, Jorge Prado, the Lawrence brothers and the final rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship. Prado's breakthrough outdoor National win becomes a major talking point, especially considering that the four-time World Champion appears hungry for something he still hasn't accomplished, winning in Monster Energy Supercross. Ricky and Robb also push back against the idea that Jett simply handed races to Hunter, while recognizing how unusual it is to watch two brothers compete at the highest level of American motocross and still genuinely celebrate one another's success. It is a fascinating mix of championship pressure, family, team dynamics and the relentless pursuit of the next milestone.

Finally, the discussion turns to Haiden Deegan and the future of the 450 class. It's easy to forget how quickly Deegan has progressed. After racing 250 Supercross, he has only a few months of 450 outdoor competition under his belt and is already battling near the front against some of the fastest motocross riders in the world. That raises an even bigger strategic question: should his camp prioritize MXoN and outdoor motocross, or sacrifice those opportunities to prepare for the crown jewel of American racing, a 450 Supercross Championship? With Deegan developing rapidly, Prado gaining momentum, the Lawrence brothers already established and a new generation coming fast, the next chapter of AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross could be one of the most competitive we've seen in years.

Timestamps and Topics of Conversation: 
00:00 Introduction
3:53 Hunter Lawrence: More Than a Motocross Champion
13:31 The Missing Piece in Modern Motocross: Personality & Professionalism
24:37 Cole Davies: Does He Have the Complete Package?
36:42 Jorge Prado & KTM: The Breakthrough Everyone Almost Overlooked
42:23 Haiden Deegan: Is a 450 Supercross Championship the Real Priority?
58:22 Cecil "Pup" Whatley Tribute

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 What if the biggest thing holding back your motocross performance isn't your bike, training program, or genetics, but where you're choosing to invest your time, energy, and money? In this episode, Coach Robb and HP Race Development's Derek Harris challenge the obsession with marginal gains, from expensive titanium hardware and performance supplements to broccoli shots, cold plunges, saunas, and recovery trends. The question is simple: why chase a 1% improvement when better nutrition, sleep, hydration, recovery, bike maintenance, and structured training could unlock something much bigger?

The conversation dives into motocross offseason training and recovery, especially after the long road to Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championship. While many riders immediately return to hard training and racing, Coach Robb explains why the offseason is actually the fourth phase of a complete motocross training program. Sometimes getting faster means purposely backing off, shedding accumulated fatigue, lowering training intensity, and allowing the body and mind to recover before the next preseason build. The discipline required to rest may be every bit as important as the discipline required to train.

Coach Robb and Derek also break down the difference between motivation and discipline, and why championship-level performance is built through what happens when nobody is watching. Training consistently, warming up and cooling down properly, protecting sleep, eating enough calories, maintaining hydration, working on the motorcycle, and sticking to a schedule aren't glamorous. They are repeatable. The discussion explores how habits become part of an athlete's identity and why riders who consistently execute the fundamentals put themselves in a better position to perform when it matters most.

The episode then turns to Garmin Body Battery, stress, recovery, heat training, hydration, and race-day performance. Instead of guessing whether an athlete is recovered, Coach Robb explains how data can identify accumulated stress and determine whether the body is ready for another hard workout. They discuss training in extreme heat, race-specific preparation, sweat loss, calorie intake, morning and evening body weight, sleep quality, and why simply pushing harder can eventually work against performance. Cold plunges and saunas may have a place, but they can't compensate for an athlete who is exhausted, under-fueled, dehydrated, or chronically under-recovered.

Ultimately, this episode asks motocross riders and parents to rethink what training smarter, not harder really means. More workouts, races, supplements, and expensive equipment don't automatically create faster riders. Long-term motocross fitness comes from periodization, strength training, cardiovascular endurance, proper recovery, nutrition, hydration, sleep, bike maintenance, and knowing when to push and when to back off. The goal isn't to find another shortcut to become 1% better. It's to identify the fundamentals you're overlooking that could make you 10% better and help build a stronger, faster, more durable motocross athlete for the long haul. 

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 Budds Creek looked like a lost cause. We watched second practice, saw the rain coming down, and figured the whole thing was going to be a mud race decided by whoever could keep a bike from grenading. Then a text from BMX legend Greg Hill sent us back to the screen, and the track had completely transformed. Ricky Johnson breaks down exactly what goes into prepping a Pro Motocross track when you are staring at a 50/50 chance of a deluge all week, the ripping, the watering, the packing, the stuff nobody gives the crew credit for because they assume the place just got lucky sitting in a valley. From there we get into Chance Hymas, because that 250 class win was not handed to him. RJ thinks it permanently changes the kid's career, and he explains why the first real win rewires a rider in a way no amount of coaching can.

Then there is Levi Kitchen and the goggles. He ripped them off, rode blind through the roost, and salvaged 14th. Was it worth it? RJ has a scar on his eyeball from a no goggle moment at 13 years old that he can still describe second by second, and he still says he would have done the same thing. We go deep on mud racecraft nobody teaches anymore, the lens trick he used to save tear offs, the towel tucked in the jersey, and why modern helmets have made this whole problem worse. We also get into Haiden Deegan going full send in the slop when he had nothing to gain, why his mechanic leaving for Formula 1 is a bigger deal than people realize, and the one adjustment RJ believes turns Deegan into the guy nobody can touch. His comparison list for Deegan is Danny Magoo Chandler, James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael, and he thinks Deegan can end up better than all three.

And then the part that gives us both goosebumps. Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence go into the final round separated by one single point, two brothers, one championship, and somebody is going to be heartbroken and happy in the same moment. Cole Davies takes a 14 point cushion over Kitchen into the 250 title fight, and RJ knows exactly how fragile that feels because he blew a 20 point lead in 1982 and lost a championship by two points on a production bike. He tells that story here, including what it actually cost him. We also get into why the asterisk crowd needs to let it go, whether Deegan gets real credit if he wins the last one, and why the check cashes the same no matter how the race played out. If you follow the 450 class or the 250 class at all, this is the setup for the biggest weekend of the season. 

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 Are Vet Motocross riders really out of shape, or are they simply under-recovered? In Episode #24 of The Vet Show, Coach Robb and Hoppo challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in motocross training. For riders over 35 who are balancing work, family, stress, training, and weekend racing, adding more workouts may actually be the last thing they need. The conversation breaks down why motocross recovery, sleep, nutrition, hydration, heart rate training, and proper fueling can have a much bigger impact on speed and endurance than simply training harder.

The discussion then digs into what it actually takes to become faster on a dirt bike without getting tired. Coach Robb and Hoppo explain the relationship between strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, Critical Speed, Threshold of Fatigue, heart rate zones, Garmin data, and motocross-specific fitness. If your lap times begin falling apart after six minutes, why are you training with 30-second intervals? If you are going wide open at the beginning of every moto and hanging on at the end, is fitness really the problem, or is your race strategy setting you up to fail? Understanding how fast you can go and how long you can maintain that speed completely changes the way you should approach motocross training.

Most importantly, recovery isn't something that begins when you climb off the motorcycle. Recovery is happening hour by hour, day by day, and week by week. Your food intake, hydration, sleep quality, training intensity, stress levels, and race-day strategy are constantly either helping you recover or quietly pushing you deeper into residual fatigue. The goal isn't to simply survive the final laps of a moto. It's to arrive at the track properly fed, hydrated, rested, fit, and prepared, then execute a pace that allows you to finish stronger than you started. Before asking what you should do today, there may be a much more important question: Did your body actually absorb what you did yesterday? 

Time Stamps & Topics of Conversation:  
00:00: Introduction
00:55: Are Vet Motocross Riders Undertrained or Under-Recovered?
05:07: Recovery Is a Timeline, Not a Post-Race Event
08:21: The 4 Pillars of Motocross Performance: Preparation Comes First
20:20: Motocross Fitness: Strength, Flexibility, Speed & Endurance
25:22: Critical Speed vs. Threshold of Fatigue: Why Your Lap Times Fall Apart
33:06: Want More Motocross Speed? Build a Bigger Aerobic Engine
38:25: Race Execution: Stop Going Wide Open Until You Blow Up
42:26: Garmin Heart Rate Zones: Are You Training With the Wrong Numbers?
48:32: Motocross Race Strategy: Start Smarter and Finish Stronger
55:49: The Art of Recovery: Moto to Moto, Day to Day, Week to Week 

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The latest round of Pro Motocross at Unadilla gave us plenty to break down, starting with the 450 class and the continued dominance of Jett Lawrence and Hunter Lawrence. We discuss Jett Lawrence racing through injury, Hunter’s costly mistake, Jorge Prado’s continued improvement, and Haiden Deegan’s aggressive riding style as he adapts to the 450. Ricky Johnson also dives into motorcycle setup, traction, throttle control, starts, paddle tires, and why more horsepower does not always translate into faster lap times. At the highest level of motocross racing, efficiency, momentum, technique, and usable power can be far more valuable than raw horsepower.

The 250 Pro Motocross class continues to be unpredictable, with Levi Kitchen, Chance Hymas, Cole Davies, and Carson Mumford producing flashes of incredible speed without anyone completely taking control of the championship picture. We discuss Kitchen’s resilience, the importance of consistency, race starts, mental preparation, podium professionalism, and why riders need to remember that they are representing themselves, their teams, factories, and sponsors every time a microphone is put in front of them. We also question the current motocross scoring system and how wildly different moto finishes can produce surprising overall results.

Finally, we turn our attention to **Team USA and the 2026 Motocross of Nations**, including the difficult question of who should represent the United States at MXoN. Is Levi Kitchen the best choice for the 250? Does Haiden Deegan race MXoN or stay home and prepare for the 2027 Supercross season? What about Justin Cooper, Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb, RJ Hampshire, Garrett Marchbanks, and the other potential American riders? Ricky provides the perspective of a former Team USA rider as we discuss factory support, changing teams, Supercross preparation, rider economics, national pride, and whether winning an AMA Supercross Championship has become more important to today's professional motocross racers than representing Team USA at the Motocross of Nations.

00:00 Unadilla: Track Conditions, Paddle Tires & Dangerous Starts
11:00 Jett, Hunter, Prado & Deegan – Breaking Down the 450 Class
17:21 Is More Horsepower Actually Making Deegan Faster?
34:09 The Wild 250 Class – Kitchen, Hymas, Davies & Mumford
45:42 Team USA MXoN – Who Goes and Does Deegan Say Yes?

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Motocross legend Rick Johnson joins Coach Robb for a wide ranging conversation covering SuperMotocross, MXGP, AMA Motocross, electric motorcycles, Stark VARG, and the evolution of rider performance. Rick shares why electric motorcycles and electric trucks have changed his perspective on power delivery, rider development, military training, and off road riding. The discussion compares electric power curves to modern four stroke motocross bikes while highlighting how technology, bike setup, and rider feedback continue to shape the future of motocross.

The conversation then shifts to the current 450 Motocross Championship, breaking down Haiden Deegan, Jet Lawrence, and Hunter Lawrence. Rick explains why Deegan should ignore championship points and instead focus on becoming one percent better every race by studying the Lawrence brothers' race craft, corner speed, smoothness, bike setup, and decision making. They discuss the value of test riders like Johnny O'Mara and Trey Canard, the importance of complete team development, mental toughness, recovery, and how championships are often won through consistency rather than raw aggression.

The final section dives deep into motocross training, sports science, breathing techniques, mental performance, and rider longevity. Rick explains how lessons learned from Ironman champions, cycling legend John Howard, and breathing coach Ian J. Johnson transformed his racing career. He shares practical breathing strategies, nose breathing, complete exhalation, race day focus, and recovery techniques that help reduce arm pump, improve endurance, and maximize motocross performance. The discussion also challenges traditional motocross training methods, emphasizing intelligent periodization, proper recovery, nutrition, hydration, and mental resilience as the keys to winning at every level of the sport.

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The discussion focuses on how motocross fitness, motocross training, and vet motocross performance require a completely different approach than simply riding more laps. Coach Robb and Andrew Hopson explain why riders over 40 face unique challenges including accumulated injuries, reduced mobility, slower recovery, higher core temperatures, hydration demands, and the inability to consume calories while racing. Rather than accepting these limitations, they emphasize that riders can continue improving through intelligent training, proper nutrition, recovery, functional riding gear, and structured periodization, allowing riders to become both faster and more resilient as they age.

The conversation then shifts into the science behind increasing motocross speed, motocross endurance, and race performance. The hosts explain why raw intensity is not the answer, highlighting the importance of building a strong aerobic engine, developing functional strength, improving flexibility, and increasing lactate tolerance. They introduce the concepts of Critical Speed and Threshold of Fatigue, showing riders how to establish a repeatable performance benchmark that can be measured both on the motorcycle and during off bike training. The discussion reinforces that the fastest racers are not necessarily those working the hardest, but those who can maintain smooth, efficient riding while preserving energy throughout an entire moto.

The final portion of the discussion examines how physiology changes through each decade of life, from the teenage years through riders in their 60s and beyond. The hosts explain how injuries, stress, poor recovery, flexibility restrictions, and lifestyle choices accumulate over time, yet emphasize that these challenges can be reversed with proper coaching and structured training. By understanding personal strengths and weaknesses through objective testing, riders can improve sprint speed, late race endurance, body composition, recovery, and overall race consistency while continuing to enjoy motocross at a high level for decades.

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Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes 

Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/

 Success in motocross is about much more than horsepower. This episode explains why the biggest gains in motocross performance come from balancing motorcycle preparation with athlete preparation. While many riders focus on engine modifications, suspension settings, and aftermarket parts, championship results are often determined by rider fitness, consistency, and preparation. The discussion compares maintaining a race motorcycle to maintaining the human body, showing that both require proper servicing, testing, recovery, and long term planning to produce reliable performance throughout the racing season.

A major focus of the conversation is preparing for Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Motocross Championship by training specifically for race demands instead of simply riding more hours. Topics include motocross endurance, heat acclimation, humidity, nutrition timing, recovery between motos, sleep quality, hydration, and avoiding heat exhaustion. Riders are encouraged to train according to race duration, race schedule, and environmental conditions while learning to maintain consistent lap times instead of relying on maximum effort. The hosts explain why excessive riding before major events often creates fatigue rather than improving race performance.

The episode concludes with practical strategies that every motocross family can implement immediately, including fitness testing away from the motorcycle, pump track conditioning, heart rate training, hydration monitoring, recovery evaluation, and structured periodization throughout the season. Parents are reminded that the fastest motorcycle cannot overcome poor conditioning, inadequate recovery, or improper preparation. Elite motocross coaching requires developing the rider and the machine together so athletes arrive at the gate healthy, recovered, confident, and capable of performing at their highest level when it matters most. 

Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance: 
► https://www.coachrobb.com/ 
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
 

Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):       
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/

Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals: 
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)   
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/

Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes 

Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
     https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/