S2 EP21: Special Guest RJ Hampshire, plus Fan Questions/Motocross Preview

05/20/24 • 111 min

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are joined by Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 West Champion RJ Hampshire to discuss his journey through the sport to his first professional title, but first the champions take a slew of fans questions prior to the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross season.

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S2 EP20: "Go figure it out, get over this." - Salt Lake Review

(0:00) Sale Lake Weekend!
(2:45) The track was technical and the weather helped!
(4:25) Jett Lawrence: The weight is lifted.
(8:39) Cooper Webb: What could’ve been.
(11:00) Chase Sexton: Going to challenge outdoors.
(14:33) Sexton’s 2nd-gear start
(16:53) Webb having surgery
(17:30) Justin Cooper “has impressed me.”
(20:30) Jason Anderson vs. Hunter and Jett Lawrence
(38:05) 7 titles vs. 72 wins?
(44:28) Big 250 Weekend
(45:50) RJ Hampshire gets it done over Levi.
(47:30) What impressed you about 2024 RJ?
(52:54) Levi Kitchen: “Even more dangerous” in 2024
(53:54) RJ’s strategy “was like mine.”
(57:52) Levi was a completely different guy.
(59:04) Tom Vialle: No podiums to champion.
(1:02:23) Haiden Deegan: “This was a building year.”
(1:05:34) Jordon Smith’s move on Haiden.
(1:09:03) Fan Questions
(1:09:30) Biggest Surprise: Coty Schock.
(1:11:00) Did you have a turning point where it all clicked?
(1:11:30) Haiden happy losing championship?
(1:12:47) Weege: Vialle’s championship personality.
(1:20:40) After championship: Back to work or too surreal?
(1:22:23) Did you spend your championship money?
(1:23:08) Will Jett move on after winning so much?
(1:26:25) Plans for the off weekend!

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S2 EP22: "I think it is bogus... They should be the same."

Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael dive into the first weekend of the Pro Motocross calendar at Fox Raceway in California, and discuss the controversial non-call regarding 250 winner Haiden Deegan, Jett Lawrence keeping the streak alive ahead of his brother Hunter, Levi Kitchen's boot making news again, press day rides, and whether or not it is the same old story with Chase Sexton.