MISTI HURST is an ex-AMA pro racer, and a coach with the California Superbike School (USA branch). The conversation in this episode centered around Misti Hurst's newly released book, "Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering”.

Misti explained the book's origins from her 20 years of motorcycle magazine articles and its unique blend of memoir and technical manual, focusing on her journey and lessons learned at the California Superbike School.

Jorge and Misti discussed the challenges of writing and structuring a book, the importance of avoiding absolutes in teaching motorcycle skills, and the personal satisfaction of holding a physical copy of a good book.

Misti shared details about the limited edition signed copies and the scholarship fund set up to send riders to the Superbike School.

The conversation also touched on their shared experiences with the school, the challenges of riding tall motorcycles, and the logistics of self-publishing and distributing the book. To Wrap this up, both reflected on the value of good coaching and technique in motorcycle riding, something they both firmly believe in.

To get more information about "Life In The Fast Lane" and to purchase copies, visit: https://www.mistihurst.com/ 

More information can also be found on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/misti.hurst.5

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mistihurstracing/

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‘TORNADO TOM’ CAMERON wins the 2026 Oceania Junior Cup! 

In this episode Jorge spoke with "Tornado Tom" about his recent win in the 2026 Oceania Junior Cup (OJC). Thomas shared his experiences from the season, including his biggest challenge at The Bend and his love for the Morgan Park track. He discussed the importance of training and coaching, particularly with Damian Cudlin, and how it contributed to his success. Thomas reflected on his mental approach to racing, emphasising the need to enjoy the sport and manage self-imposed pressure. They also talked about his future aspirations, such as potentially joining the Asia Talent Cup, and his interest in riding bigger bikes like the Ducati Panigale V4. The interview included personal questions about Thomas's favourite things and a discussion on the meditative aspect of motorbike riding. Thomas concluded by thanking his sponsors for their support.

To support Tom you can connect with his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573582610925 

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Invictus Apparel 

AT1 PRO Race Suits 

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Last time we spoke with MARC CHAPPELL, almost 3-years ago, he was 8 years old and beginning his journey of learning how to ride motorcycles fast on tarmac. In this episode Jorge sat with Marc and his dad, NEIL CHAPPELL (aka Chappy) as a catch-up conversation to find out about Marc’s progress in motorbike racing and the Mini GP Academy in New Zealand. Marc had recently won a championship in a three-round series after transitioning from an automatic to a manual 160cc bike, with significant improvements in lap times through focused training. The discussion covered Marc’s experience at California Superbike School, coaching techniques used by Chappy, and the growing popularity of the Mini GP Academy. 

To get more information about Marc and his journey visit:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Marc-Chappell-Racing/100094590438683/ 

To find out information about Junior Motorcycling in New Zealand and the MiniGP Academy, visit: https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ 

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MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, and Jorge discussed 2026 racing season results and then preparations for 2027. They discussed the transition to a summer racing series starting in October 2026, which will run seven rounds monthly and potentially attract international riders. Mike shared his off-season training activities while preparing for the first race in October. The conversation also covered the technical differences between Superbike and MotoGP racing, with Mike explaining that the rigidity of GP bike chassis and hard tires make the transition difficult for riders used to production-style bikes.

To follow Mike, visit his website and social media accounts:

https://mikejonesracing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpage

https://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracing

Mike’s local sponsors are:

• KYT Helmets
• Alpinestars
• Q State Properties
• ShopYamaha
• RP Filters
• KODA Nutrition
• Three Three Co.

Mike’s sponsors in Taiwan are:

• Taiwan Sponsors:
• Kung Fu Tea
• Dog House
• Hisex
• Plating

For more information about the ASBK championship, visit the website:

https://www.asbk.com.au/ 

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TOM CAMERON (aka Tornado Tom) is competing in the 2026 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup sporting the race number 23. 

To kick this episode off Jorge presented a little of the history of the Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) as it is now known, and delved into its focus on junior motorcycle racing talent as a pathway into the big league of professional motorcycle racing. And one of those talented juniors is ‘Tornado’ Tom Cameron. He and Tom sat down and chatted about the 2026 season so far, the most recent round held at The Bend race track in South Australia, and the mindset of a junior motorcycle racer.

To support Tom you can connect with his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573582610925 

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IAN GROOM is a professional motorcycle coach with the California Superbike School. He is also founder of The Motorcycle Coach platform that provides remote motorcycle coaching services. 

In this episode, Jorge and Ian discussed the importance and benefits of professional coaching for track day riders. They explored how coaching provides context and specific guidance that goes beyond general advice from faster riders or YouTube videos. Ian emphasised the value of understanding "why" certain techniques work rather than just learning "how," and highlighted how coaching helps riders improve accuracy and lap times. They also discussed common barriers to effective coaching, including riders' willingness to learn and receive feedback. The conversation covered remote coaching options through Ian's website TheMotorcycleCoach.com, which allows riders to receive video analysis and feedback without attending in-person schools. They concluded by addressing practical aspects of track days, including tips for newcomers and common mistakes riders make.

To get more information about Ian and his coaching visit the following:

https://themotorcyclecoach.com/ 

To get more information about the California Superbike School and its events, visit their websites here:

AUS - https://www.superbikeschool.com.au/ 

NZ - https://californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ 

USA - https://superbikeschool.com/ 

UK - https://superbikeschool.co.uk/ 

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MARC WILSON is the operations manager for MEGA which runs ride days at Sydney Motorsport Park and Phillip Island GP Circuit. He is also a senior coach with the California Superbike School and one very knowledgeable bloke when it comes to motorcycle riding on track.

In this episode, Marc and Jorge discussed Marc's recent experiences at The Bend racetrack, where Marc had ridden the full 35 corner circuit and found it impressive with a good balance of technical sections and fast flowing areas. They explored the growing presence of women in motorsport, with Marc noting increased participation in Mega's events and the success of their women's only ride day. The conversation covered Mega's expansion to offer both BMW and Ducati hire bikes, including the development of a premium "full factory experience" package with dedicated support and personalised setup for riders seeking that level of experience. Marc shared details about his ongoing project building and testing a BMW S1000RR with various modifications, including data logging equipment, to help riders understand optimal setup parameters. They also discussed tyre management strategies and the importance of proper traction control settings for different riding conditions.

To get more information about the MEGA organised ride days at Sydney Motorsport Park and Phillip Island GP Circuit visit the following web sites:

https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/ 

https://www.smsprd.com/ 

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TOM CAMERON (aka Tornado Tom) is an up and coming motorcycle racing champion in the making, now 13 years of age. He recently achieved a very difficult outcome - he won all three races in a round of the Oceania Junior Cup held in Sydney in March 2026.

In the episode, Jorge dug into the pathway Tom has taken to get to where he is now, how he approaches his motorcycle racing, and his thoughts about this as a career. 

To support Tom in this very difficult endeavour, connect with his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573582610925 

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Ride Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.au

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ANDREW SMART is brains behind the Ricondi leathers brand here in Australia, and the Race and Road motorcycle gear business.

In this episode Andrew and Jorge chatted about all things associated with leathers and various aspects of motorcycle safety as it applies mainly to both track and street riders. They covered topics including leather versus textile, air bags, impact protection, helmets, and even Jorge’s tin foil hat conspiracy thought that Yamaha might be running an 850 already in MotoGP. Would be interesting to find out that was actually true.

Remember to check out the Race and Road website here - https://www.raceandroad.com.au/  

Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raceandroad/ 

And also on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/raceandroadgear 

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ADRIAN HASTWELL-BATTEN is a director of the California Superbike School in Australia. In this episode AyDee and Jorge discussed happenings at CSS for 2026, upgrades to coaching with technology, and a general chat about all things motorcycling.

Remember to check out the CSSAU website here - https://www.superbikeschool.com.au 

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Ride Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.au

CSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.au

CSS New Zealand - https://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ 

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