The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX
Episodes
Guest: Kris Keefer and Jason Weigandt
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the week that was at Loretta's, Keefer's win, the amateur stars, Danger Boy, Barry, Walker and more. Also in here is a Renthal Reaction podca...
Guest: Rusty Ott
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Illinois legend Rusty Ott about his days as a pro, starting Pro Source, Tri-Pro, working at DGY Yamaha, his involvement in defrauding som...
Kris Keefer on the 2020 GEICO Honda 250 Test
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Keefer and Matthes talk about riding Mumford and Shimoda's factory GEICO Honda 250's and more
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #129- Luke Renzland
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
El Dozer checks in and tells us why he left his MX 101 Yamaha team in Canada to get on a Husky 450 for this summer, thoughts on privateer life, expect...
Guest: Russ Wageman
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the SoCal privateer about his racing days, getting support from Suzuki, meeting Jim Holley, raising RJ and Robbie, starting Pit Pro race te...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #128- TJ Albright
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the New Yorker about why he didn't go to SLC SX's, his thoughts on his year before the shut down, plans for MX, training at the GOAT farm a...
2020 Canadian MX Preview
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gauldy and The Newf join Matthes to preview the upcoming 2020 Canadian MX series that's kicking off July 25th. Listen in as they predict the winners, ...
Guest: Tyler Medaglia
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Medaglia talks to us about the seven times he's ridden for Team Canada at the MXDN's and all the thoughts, stories and memories from those races...
Renthal Reaction: 2020 Lucas Oil Pro MX Schedule Drop
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Keefer and Paul Perebijnos join Matthes to talk about the just released national MX schedule and also touch on some LL's prep
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #127- Jordan Bailey
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up to the Ti-Lube Honda rider to talk about his SX season went, what his plans are for outdoors, his years at Rockstar Husky, training at Bak...
Guest: Steve Tassinari
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve takes us though the invention of the V-Force Reed Block, his idea behind it, developing it on Factory Suzuki, winning a title with Willie Surrat...
Guest: Ryan Huffman
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Huffman talks about the national at Washougal this year, growing up at the track and the different things involved in that, his amateur career, t...
Renthal Reaction: 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Nationals Temporarily Postponed
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthes and Renthal's Paul Perebijnos react to the news that the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro MX series has been temporarily postponed
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #126- Kevin Moranz
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the KTM privateer about his 2020 SLC SXK series, the east coast in general, riding at the GOAT farm, TPJ and more. Pulpmx30 code to save at...
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City 7 and SX Wrap 2020
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
Guest: Donn Maeda
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthes sits down with Swapmotolive.com's Donn Maeda to talk about starting his new venture, the old TWMX days, MX media in the sport, the time McGrat...
Salt Lake City SX 7 2020 Review
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters. Special guests Wacko and Benji!
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City SX 7 2020
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
Guest: Chad Reed on the eve of his last race
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of his final race here in SLC, I catch up to the 3-time SX & MX champion to talk about the decision to hang it up, is he really done ra...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #125- Bubba Pauli
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Bubba Pauli about his season, the Yamaha LCQ challenge, growing his team, the Joan Cros situation, growing up in Illinois and more. Pulpmx...
2020 SLC6 Post-Race Interviews
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Salt Lake City SX 6 2020 Review
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Guest: Benny Bloss, Derek Rankin and Anton
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthes and Michael Antonovich talk to KTM's Benny Bloss and his mechanic Derek Rankin about their stay in SLC, Benny's improved SX riding, Slayer, MX...
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City SX 6 2020
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
Salt Lake City SX 5 2020 Review
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #124- RJ and Robbie Wageman
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the Wageman brothers on SLC SX 4, their upbringing in SoCal, Robbie's season, jerky life, their dad's racing career and more. Pulpmx30 code...
Salt Lake City SX 4 Review
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City SX 4 2020
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
Salt Lake City SX 3 2020 Review
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 SLC3 SX Post-Race Interviews
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City SX 3 2020
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #123- Cade Clason, Logan Karnow and Travis Delnicki
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pulpmx30 code to save at FXR Racing.com and Pulp20 code at Race Tech to save.
Salt Lake City SX 2 2020 Review
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City 2 2020
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
Salt Lake City SX 1 2020 Review
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 SLC1 Post-Race Interviews
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City 1 2020
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Pro Taper, Fly Racing and 100%.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #122- Kody Kamm
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Sno-Cross champion, X Games medalist Kody Kamm about his comeback from ACL surgery, his moto background, sno-bikes vs Sno-cross, what hes d...
Guest: Andy Jefferson
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in SoCal in the mid to late 70's, Andy Jefferson became a very fast pro and raced Husqvarna's for Mitch Payton. We dive into Andy's career ...
Guest: Gary Denton
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 8X Quad champion talks about his switch from bikes to quads, racing MX in SoCal in those early years, quads vs three-wheelers, factory Suzuki days...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #121- Kyle Chisholm
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We get the Chiz on to talk about the plan to go SX racing, the good and the bad, how long he's been riding, JS7 news, he breaks down the ET vs KR titl...
Guest: Pat Alexander
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We call up Pat to talk about his over 40 years at American Suzuki, starting out as Laporte's mechanic, transitioning to manager, working with Mark Bar...
Renthal Reaction: 2020 SX Starts Back Up!
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renthal's Paul Perebijnos joins Matthes to talk about the news that just dropped about the 2020 SX series starting back up.
Moto Fite Club Review
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weege and JT join Matthes to review all that went down at Moto Fite Club. the highs, the lows, the #1 jersey and we also look at the latest plan to re...
Guest: Kevin Windham
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
KW talks about his upcoming Moto Fite Club race, how his "prep" is going, what he thinks of the other racers in it, coming back to the races and we ta...
Guest: Jeff Stanton and Damon Bradshaw
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In advance of their Moto Fite Club race, we get Damon and Jeff to talk about them racing each other again, what their going to ride there, their histo...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #120- Tevin Tapia
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The long time privateer comes on the show to talk about how his season was going before the pause, what he's doing for work, his career, his friendshi...
Guest: Ezra Lusk
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I call up former factory Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki rider to get some bench racing done, talk about Davi Millsaps, getting dropped by Team Gre...
Guest: Marty Smith
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Originally ran in 2009, here's my pod with 3-time 125MX champion and my friend Marty Smith. RIP to Marty and his wife Nancy.
Guest: Ryan Clark
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up to Ryan Clark about working with the Nuclear Blast Yamaha team now, growing up in the MX hot spot of Albuquerque, starting team Solitaire,...
Guest: Alex Ray
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to A Ray about his journey to now, growing up in TN, his amateur career, how he improved so much, working with Millsaps, the ups and downs of ...
SX 2020 Plan and Tiger King Part 2 Recap
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JT and Weege join me to talk about the proposed plan to finish 2020 SX off in May & then we recap part 2 of the Tiger King doc
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #119 Tristan Lane
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the Florida privateer about the cancelled Indy SX, what his plans are now, his 450MX season last year, listening to Pulpmx Shows, growing u...
Guest: Jason McCormick
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Jason to find out what he's doing now, growing up in the PNW, his great rides at Washougal over the years, having Matthes work for hi...
Guest: Tony Berluti and Skip Norfolk
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tony and Skip share stories about working for Suzuki and Honda factory race teams, Jeremy McGrath, Buddy Antunez, box van life, the ups and downs of b...
Guest: Eddie Warren
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former factory Kawasaki racer Eddie Warren talks about his decision to move to Australia in 1988, winning nationals in 125MX, his amateur career, his ...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #118- Phil Nicoletti
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I catch up with FXR racer Phil Nicoletti on what he's been doing on this pause, we talk about training, his best and worst years, quads vs bikes and m...
Quarantine Update and Tiger King Breakdown Part 1
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JT and Weege join me to update everyone on what we've been doing in quarantine, talk a little MX then dive into a breakdown of the first three episode...
Guest: Tony Lorusso
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to NESC legend Tony Lorusso on what he's doing now, his 3rd at Southwick in '96, racing the other legends up there, JoJo, Suzuki's and much mo...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #117- Alex Ray
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to A Ray about his season so far, what he's doing on this downtime, his SGB Kawasaki team and more. Pulpmx30 code to save at FXR Racing.com an...
Tiger King Pod Archive (with your calls)
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JT & Weege join Matthes to talk about what's going on now, what we've heard, take some of your calls, Tiger King talk and more.
Guest: Adam Cianciarulo
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to AC about this virus hold on the sport, how his injury is doing, thoughts on his rookie year of 450SX, his favorite old races and more
Industry Seating Ep 13: Quarantined: Races of Yesteryear
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making lemonade out of the lemons we've been dealt. We cover some current events and throw it back for some truly memorable races worth recounting.
Guest: Paul Currie
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the former Moto XXX, Plano and Planet Honda rider about what he's doing now, winning the AMA Rookie of the Year, the ups and downs of his c...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #116- Curren Thurman
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the privateer about his season so far in 250SX what he's going to do on he break, growing up in Texas and racing Blake Wharton, his team an...
2020 SX: What Now?
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weege and JT join me to talk about these SX races being postponed, what's next, what we know, what we don't know (a lot), what we think is going to ha...
Pulpmx Fantasy: Indianapolis SX 2020
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Guest: Danny Smith
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The former Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha factory rider talks to us about his long career in the sport, winning Southwick national, Matthes working for him ...
Daytona SX 2020 Review
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #115- Joan Cros
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Cros about coming from Spain and racing SX, what he's learned from being here, leading the Yamaha LCQ challenge, Prado, Spanish MX greats, ...
Pulpmx Fantasy: Daytona SX 2020
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Guest: Michael Antonovich
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SwapmotoLive's Michael Antonovich comes on to talk about the day TWMX folded and starting up the new venture, his roots in St Louis and the decision t...
Atlanta SX 2020 Review
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 Atlanta SX Post-Race Interviews
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Renthal Reaction: Ryan Dungey Leaves GEICO Honda
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Renthal Reaction pod Paul Perebijnos and Matthes talk about Ryan Dungey's sudden departure from GEICO Honda and possibilities on what happened
Pulpmx Fantasy: Atlanta SX 2020
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #114- Michael Lindsay
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We check in with the owner of the FXR Racing Honda team to talk about how he's doing after a tough Dallas SX, the ups and downs of a first year team, ...
Renthal Reaction: WTF is JGR Going to Do?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthes and Paul Perebijnos discuss what happened to Broc Tickle, what JGR's going to do now and what should they do? Renthal.com
Dallas SX 2020 Review
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 Arlington SX Post-Race Interviews
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Pulpmx Fantasy: Dallas SX 2020
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Tampa SX 2020 Review
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 Tampa SX Post-Race Interviews
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Special Valentines Day Keefer After Dark with Kris and Britney
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: Some explicit language in here so consider yourself warned. Nothing says Valentines Day like a special edition of Keefer After Dark with K...
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer #113- Carson Brown
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the surprise of the 250SX west series Carson Brown from the JMC Husky team. Carson tells us his secrets as to why he's better, his race in ...
Pulpmx Fantasy: Tampa SX 2020
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Guest: Jeff Willoh
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1996 San Diego 125Sx winner Jeff Willoh talks about his career in the sport including that win, riding for HOT, AX days, racing WORCS, what he's doing...
San Diego SX 2020 Review
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 San Diego SX Post-Race Interviews
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #112- Kyle Chisholm
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Chiz talks about his privateer Yamaha set-up, his race in Oakland, his battles with A Ray, what happened at HEP Suzuki, his relationship with JS7 ...
Pulpmx Fantasy: San Diego SX 2020
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Guest: Mike Rossini
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RRP's Mike Rossini joins the show to talk about NJ MX back in the day, getting started with his shop, finding Tim Ferry, running KTM's factory team fo...
Oakland SX 2020 Review
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 Oakland SX Post-Race Interviews
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Pulpmx Fantasy: Oakland SX 2020
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
Guest: Dennis "Ketchup" Cox
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthes calls up Dennis Cox to talk about his long career in the sport from the late 70's to 2009 at Hi Torque, starting out at Cycle News, MXA, start...
Glendale SX 2020 Review
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
2020 Glendale Post-Race Interviews
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Pulpmx Fantasy: Glendale SX 2020
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the scoops that affect your Fantasy Moto picks before you make them.
FXR Racing/Race Tech Privateer Island #111- Benny Bloss
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I call up Rock River Yamaha's Benny Bloss about life as a privateer, his Yamaha, thoughts on the first three rounds, his KTM days, Jericho, RR67, the ...