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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 Thank you for subscribing to and watching the Coach Robb Beams YouTube channel. We truly appreciate being part of a community focused on improving health, wellness, and performance. 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/

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. 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/

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. 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/

In Episode #17, Toolman Dan and Coach Robb welcome former pro racer and track owner Zeb Armstrong, the man behind Riverfront MX, Prairie City, and The Sandbox. Together, they explore what it truly means to master the mental game as a vet racer balancing the thrill of competition with the realities of age, family, and responsibility. The conversation begins with lighthearted bench-racing nostalgia featuring riders like Barcia, Anderson, Howerton, and RJ, before shifting toward the evolution of the motocross industry, from legendary gear brands to the modern business of track ownership. The episode sets the tone for an in-depth look at how the sport, its athletes, and its community have matured over time. Zeb offers an unfiltered perspective on the vet rider mindset, revealing how fear, risk, and ego evolve as life’s responsibilities take center stage. He emphasizes the importance of pacing, humility, and awareness in riding safely while still finding joy in the process. Coach Robb expands on this with a detailed breakdown of the physiology of fatigue, explaining how aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, and lactate tolerance work together to sustain performance. The two discuss how tools like Garmin data and consistent recovery routines help riders understand when to push and when to pull back finding that crucial balance between competitive drive and physical limitations. They also explore how residual fatigue from work, family, and daily stress can quietly erode both physical output and mental sharpness, often mistaken for an “off day.” The conversation concludes with a powerful look into the mental and emotional side of racing, showing how stress hormones, poor recovery habits, and lack of proper nutrition can cloud focus and decision-making on the track. Zeb shares his personal challenges managing multiple motocross facilities while striving to carve out time for his own riding, offering a relatable glimpse into the struggle for balance. He also opens up about mentoring others from kids on 50s to fellow vet riders and how helping others improve reignites his own passion for the sport. Coach Robb and Dan close the episode with a message that transcends racing: motocross isn’t just about speed or competition; it’s about recharging, building community, and keeping the sport alive through health, education, and shared purpose. 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/

In Episode #19 of Navigating Amateur Motocross, Coach Robb and Derek Harris of HP Race Development break down the true purpose of the off-season and preseason, a period most riders misuse or overlook. They explain that these phases aren’t downtime; they are the foundation for future success, where athletes rebuild strength, correct deficiencies, and develop the aerobic and muscular systems that prevent burnout and fatigue-related diseases like Epstein-Barr. Through Complete Med Solutions, Coach Robb highlights how early bloodwork, hydration testing, and recovery tracking using Garmin data give athletes the insights needed to balance stress and recovery. By identifying deficiencies in B6, B12, or iron early, athletes avoid unnecessary overtraining, mental fatigue, and diminished confidence. The pair emphasize that smart athletes rest, recover, and strategically rebuild their base because trying to maintain peak performance all year long is both unsustainable and dangerous. Additionally, they draw powerful parallels between engine tuning and human physiology, showing that strength is the piston and aerobic capacity is the carburetor—both must grow together to deliver sustainable speed. Just like a race bike requires regular service, fresh bearings, and proper suspension settings, the human body needs rest, recovery, and fueling precision. Derek stresses the importance of documentation, testing, and mechanical awareness: learning how to be a test rider, maintaining consistent service intervals, and understanding how each click, spring, and sprocket change affects performance. The episode closes with a simple but powerful truth, success isn’t about grinding harder; it’s about aligning physiology, mechanics, and mindset. Whether it’s Energy Fuel, Recovery Fuel, or preseason structure, the message is clear: Champions are Built, Not Burned Out. 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/
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