The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX
Steve Matthes covers the sport of supercross/motocross from all angles, this is the feed for the Racer X podcast show, Pulpmxfantasy.com show, FXR One on One, and the post-race Pulpcasts.
Episodes
Budds Creek 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
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00:57 Benny Bloss
06:49 Cooper Webb
09:21 Mitch Payton
14:53 Zach Osborne
17:52 Marshall Weltin
21:16 Henry Miller
25:06 Justin Barcia
30:52 Kyle Webster
39:17 Justin Rodbell
42:23 Chance Hymus
46:19 Nathan Ramsay
Renthal Reaction: 2027 Silly Season-MXDN
Lewis Phillips joins Matthes to break down 2027 silly season and who goes where, who is still out there and more. Then they get into the upcoming Team USA MXDN team
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00:10 Intro and Renthal ad read
02:05 Malcolm Stewart to Kawasaki
04:35 RJ Hampshire to Ducati
07:05 Ducati/Yamaha/Triumph/KTM rider rundown
08:05 Eli Tomac's future & AP's Triumph move
09:58 Cooper Webb to Tedder
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "DB Rides Again!"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down the importance of Budds Creek, talk some silly season news, and more. Let's dive in!
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00:00 Show open & Race Tech ad read
02:55 Commercial
10:56 Firepower/Maxis ad read & Club MX news: Mark Phine
PulpMX Fantasy: Budds Creek MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
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00:21 Show open & Survivor recap
02:51 Unadilla results & league standings
05:32 250 class Unadilla recap: JT & Dan
10:18 Paul's 250 recap, Clayton's team & 450 tease
13:18 450 class disaster: JT & Dan's Unadilla teams
21:08 Admin s
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Sometimes Maybe Good"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we break down the championship fight in the 450 class after Hunter Lawrence's DNF, discuss what will happen with Team USA, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
Unadilla MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
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00:00 Show open
01:18 Unadilla review kickoff
05:56 Boot tradition, track talk & Hunter's crash
10:44 Hunter's stunning streak ends
12:12 Risk debate & runner-up history
19:31 Was Prado's ride track-induced?
22:19 Jett's ankle & Prado's setup secrecy
25:36 Prado's ri
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "Cheese Bread"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, DB and Steve give us first hand insight from WSX , LL's and discuss talking points heading into Unadilla. Let's dive in!
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00:16 Show intro & Calgary preview
02:13 Cheese bread at High's Steakhouse
04:43 PMG Suzuki
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Hard Truths"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dive very deep into the state of our sport and what could be on the horizon as we move forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
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00:23 Show open &
PulpMX Fantasy: Unadilla MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
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00:01 Show intro
00:22 Washougal fantasy recap kickoff: Dan & JT's rides
02:00 Survivor pool duel & new results page walkthrough
05:36 250 class team recaps: Caden Dudnee no-show fiasco
10:46 Paul's 250 team recap & pivot to 450 class
12:33
Loretta's and WSX Wrap Up
Weege joins Matthes to talk about the week that was at he ranch, the kids vs the vets, Alex Ray jumps on to talk about his issues as well as meeting KW then the guys talk some WSX opener at Calgary, wind, tuff blocks, J Hill, Webb and more.
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01:17 Intro and Fly Racing plugs
02:16 Weege's Loretta's coverage grind
02:48 Ranch results & vet riders controversy intro
04:51 Should e
FXR One on One: Milt Reimer
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The owner of FXR Racing, Milt Reimer, sits down with Matthes at the 2027 Honda HRC launch about the rise of his company, the roots of it, signing riders and teams, his history with Matthes, what's next for them, moving to the USA and more.
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00:00 Intro at Millville CRF450R test
00:43 Fire
Calgary 2026 WSX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
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00:05 Commercial
00:56 Cooper Webb
04:07 Dean Wilson
08:57 Cameron McAdoo
13:06 Justin Hill
18:04 Sebastien Tortelli
Guest: Jay Wilson
Jay Wilson talks about his role with Yamaha Japan in developing the production bikes versus his racing, what life is like in Japan for him and his family, how he ended up there, his relationship with the Lawrence's and Eddie Warren, his racing in the USA, bike talk and much more.
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01:18 Intro and Jay Wilson welcome
02:51 Jay's Tenere adventure bike tour in Japan
08:06 Japanese cha
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "WSX Preview"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we offer some wild predictions as we preview the start of the upcoming 2026 World Supercross Championship. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
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TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "More Stats!"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we talk about some things from Washougal and bring on MX Reference's Nick Taylor to tell us some very wild stats from this year. Let's dive in!
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00:06 Show open & sponsor rundown
01:27 DB's wild travel week &
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Having the Power"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we dig in on what Team USA should do for the Motocross of Nations, talk some MXGP, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
Washougal MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Washougal 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
FXR One on One: Bubba Pauli
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. What happens when a factory team wants to rent your rider? Well ISRT owner Bubba Pauli found out when Kawi took Tondel from him this summer. We talk to Bubba about this and how it all went down, hiring Friese, getting Finies into the program, WSX, budgets and more.
PulpMX Fantasy: Washougal MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Never Ending Pendulum"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we try to unpack what is happening in the 250 class, break down the Coenen brothers saga, pick a 450 title favorite with four rounds to go, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON M
Millville MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Millville 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
PulpMX Fantasy: Millville MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "ET is back!"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we highlight Eli Tomac returning to racing, talk about the chaos of the Coenen brothers, and much more. Let's dive in!
FXR One on One: Derek Kelley
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. We talk to the MX6 rider about his SX season this past year, hosting Pulpmx Show, his small off-road career, quitting the sport for a year and getting a real job, AEO year, that crazy DM he got and more.
Southwick MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "MX de Wick"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, preview a crazy weekend coming up at Southwick, talk about Austin Forkner's retirement, and much more. Let's dive in!
PulpMX Fantasy: Southwick MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Another Level"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, Steve Matthes joins us to talk about Hunter Lawrence, Jett Lawrence, some paddock rumors, and much more banter. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
Redbud MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Redbud 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
PulpMX Fantasy: Red Bud MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Couldn't Get a Reed"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we chat about the MXGP of Portugal, dissect Motocross of Nations team predictions, figure out which results have been the most misleading so far, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "BMP to Club MX?"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down Hunter Lawrence's resurgence, Jorge Prado's disappointments, and much more. Let's dive in!
FXR One on One: Grant Hutcheson
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Honda HRC 450 crew chief talks about picking up the wrenches for Hunter this past weekend, doing both jobs at a race, his path in the industry, Darren Lawrence, tuning ECU's for 450's, his days at GEICO and Yamaha and more.
Renthal Reaction: Preston Kilroy to MX1/CDN MX Recap
Ryan Gauld joins to talk about the news of MX 101's Preston Kilroy moving to MX1 while being the MX2 points leader and then he recaps the first two rounds of the series up there.
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Cracking Down"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss the huge penalty list from High Point including Jett Lawrence being fined for flipping off Haiden Deegan, tons of red cross flag infractions, and much more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpine
High Point MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "250MX is Drunk"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we discuss what will happen next in the 250 class title fight, why Jett Lawrence might just be getting started, and more. Let's dive in!
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Defining Moments"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we discuss what's next for Chase Sexton after a bike failure sent him over the bars, how well the Coenen brothers did in their first go in America, and more. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICO
PulpMX Fantasy: High Point MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Lakewood MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Lakewood 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "We'll Race'em When its Time"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we break down Jett Lawrence's return to form, what happens as the Coenen brothers join in on the fun, and much more. Let's dive in!
FXR One on One: Ken Essex
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Kawasaki Sr Manager of Marketing gets on the podcast to talk about the new KX327 two-stroke, why the delay, the innovations, when it's coming out and more. Then we talk about RV going back green, MC being an ambassador, 2026 SX and more
PulpMX Fantasy: Thunder Valley MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Coenens Incoming"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we preview what to expect from Lucas and Sacha Coenen electing to race the Thunder Valley Pro Motocross National as the championship leaders in MXGP. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats,
Hangtown MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "Round One!"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we talk about Hunter Lawrence's performance, Eli Tomac missing time, Haiden Deegan's debut, and more. Let's dive in!
PulpMX Fantasy: Hangtown MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Guest: Kenny Day
We talk to Kenny Day about his big move to Alpinestars, what led to that, what happened his first time around at A Stars, his days at Fox, getting into the industry, Traders Racing and more. Thanks to Fly Racing, use the code Pulpmx to save there, Renthal, Maxxis, Race Tech, Motosport.com, On-X Maps, Brunt Work Wear- use the code Pulpmxshow to save there
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "No Time For Hangovers"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we react to things we saw at the opening round of Pro Motocross and lay out some key storylines to follow moving forward. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
Pala MX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Pala 2026 MX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
Guest: Kevin Windham
KW takes time out from the Intense Cycles demo day to talk about his interest in the company, e-bikes, thoughts on Pala, his own career and more.
PulpMX Fantasy: Fox Raceway MX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
TLD/Race Tech BMP VS Leatt LVK!
It’s the ultimate motocross talk show crossover! Jason Weigandt hosts as Steve Matthes and Daniel Blair of The Blair Matthes Project go head-to-head with Lewis Phillips and Kellen Brauer from Lewis vs. Kellen: More Than Moto. In a format inspired by Around the Horn, Weigandt dishes out hot topics, awards points for the best takes, and crowns one winner at the end. This time we're diving into hot b
FXR One on One: Jesse Wentland
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Dunlop's Jesse Wentland talks about the new MX54 and the development of that, his job at Dunlop, how long a tire takes to develop, his racing days, scoop tire talk and more.
2026 250MX Preview
JT, Weege and Matthes look ahead to the 2026 250MX season and preview it.
2026 450MX Preview
Matthes, JT and Weege get together to talk about what we think is going to happen in the 450MX this summer.
Renthal Reaction: Coenens Coming to America
Matthes calls up Jason Thomas to chat about the news that Lucas and Sacha Coenen coming to Lakewood national, their potential, other races they might do, will they be here in 2027 and more.
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "MX Predictions"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we lay it on the line and try to predict some wild things we expect to happen for the 2026 Pro Motocross season. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
Guest: Fly Proving Ground Opening Day
Matthes spends the day up at WPS/Fly Racing HQ as they open their new Proving Ground track next door to their buildings and talks to JT, Cole Siebler, Dalton Braun, Trey Turner and THE Damon Bradshaw about that, bench racing, industry stuff and more.
PulpMX Fantasy: 2026 SX SLC/SZN Review & Winner interview
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "SX Season Reaction"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we go back to what we thought might happen at the beginning of the season and react to our preseason thoughts. It's all brought to you by Leatt, Alpinestars, ICON Meats, and Partzilla.
FXR One on One: David Kaiser
Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. After forty years in the motocross business and most recently with Renthal, David Kaiser talks about retirement, working for Renthal, his path from Chicago to SoCal, Pro Taper/Answer days, Eddie Cole, Jim Hale, how to survive in the industry and more.
Salt Lake City SX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Salt Lake City 2026 SX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "One Point!"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we discuss this close 450SX title fight, what happens with the Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, and more. Let's dive in!
Renthal Reaction: Rockstar Husqvarna Folding Up
Perebijnos and Matthes get on the phone to discuss Husqvarna folding uo the factory team end of 2026, what it means for other teams, Hampshire and Stewart questions, J Coop talk and more!
PulpMX Fantasy: Salt Lake City SX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "The Decider"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we try to predict how things will go down at the Salt Lake City finale between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, Jorge Prado's defensive tactics, what's eating at Lewis, and much more. It's all brought to you b
Denver SX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Denver 2026 SX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
TLD/Race Tech The Blair Matthes Project "CR is right"
It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we pick who will win this 450SX title, break down Cole Davies' rise to the top, and more. Let's dive in!
Leatt presents: LVK: More Than Moto "Performance Markers"
It's the Leatt LVK: More Than Moto show where Start Your Systems' Kellen Brauer and Vital MX's Lewis Phillips debate current SX/MX/MXGP topics as well as general life itself. In this episode, we hand out end-of-season grades to some of the biggest names in the sport. Who passed, who barely survived, and who completely flunked? We also dive into one of the most interesting questions in the paddock
PulpMX Fantasy: Denver SX 2026
Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100%
Philly SX 2026 Review
Wrapping up action from the race weekend, covering all the scoops, with the normal cast of characters.
Philadelphia 2026 SX Post-Race Interviews
Post-race interviews brought to you by Pro Circuit.
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