Ryan Villopoto is back with Ricky Carmichael to discuss everything from Birmingham, including Chase Sexton's turnaround win, Cooper Webb's rare mistake, Malcolm Stewart's gritty performance, Jason Anderson's rough night, impressive showings from Nate Thrasher and Seth Hammaker, the Austrian brands bringing it, and a breakdown of the advantage of different chassis.
(0:00) Welcome to Title 24.
(2:40) Parents grinding out racing life.
(5:40) Too old for off-day free rides.
(8:59) Did Birmingham change your outlook?
(12:53) Chase Sexton looked connected.
(14:15) Austrian bikes were dialed in!
(16:00) Advantages to frame flexing?
(18:45) Malcolm Stewart's rough practice crash.
(20:20) Chassis have come a long way.
(28:01) Did Sexton make an enemy in Jason Anderson?
(35:08) What does Aaron Plessinger need for that next level?
(39:18) Cooper Webb's out-of-character mistake.
(42:07) What about Webb on Anderson?
(44:37) More impressive: Nath Thrasher or Seth Hammaker?
(47:52) For Seth, "with confidence comes speed."
(49:26) Tom Vialle's Championship approach.
(52:03) RJ Hampshire: It's not over!
(54:11) Max Anstie's bad luck continues.
(55:54) SMX on NBC
(57:05) Haiden Deegan's legal issues.
(59:10) Thank god we didn't have social media.
(1:01:17) Pacific Northwest: Here we come!
(1:04:38) Seattle memories.
(1:06:06) RV Merch Drop!
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