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What’s it like to juggle school, siblings and a stacked race schedule at just 11 years old? In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with rising star Cole Peterman and his mom, Kristen, about life behind the scenes of youth roadracing. Cole races in the South Florida MiniGP and WERA series and already has multiple wins and championships under his belt.

From managing race-day nerves to wild battles on the track with friends, Cole shares what he’s learned on (and off) the track.

Kristen gives a candid look at what it takes to support a young racer, including the chaos of her and her husband, Nick, hauling four kids, a dog, and a trailer full of motorcycles around the Southeast. If you’ve ever wondered how kids get started in roadracing, or what it’s like to be a motorsports parent with no racing background, this episode delivers.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Cole’s first race experience
• How he stays calm during a packed race day
• Friends, rivalries and crashes
• Cole's favorite track to compete at
• His mom’s perspective on managing family and a busy racing schedule
• Advice for parents who want to get their kids into racing
• Cole’s goals for the rest of the season and beyond
• A science fair project focused on tire pressure and temperature

📲 Connect with Cole Peterman on Instagram: @PetermanRacing

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Keith Willcome, Manager of Product Strategy and Business Development at Bridgestone Motorcycle, joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to break down tire development, technology and performance. From his early days as a field engineer to overseeing product strategy across North America, Keith shares how rider feedback, testing, and racing all shape the rubber that keeps us rolling.

Whether you’re riding motocross, trails or street, this episode will help you better understand tire construction, pressure tips, and what truly sets a high-performance tire apart. Plus, Keith gives a peek at his personal dirtbike collection and why he still loves riding old-school bikes like his ’88 KTM.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How rider input shapes tire design and development at Bridgestone
• Understanding tire compound, carcass construction and tread pattern
• Tips for changing tires: how proper lubrication of the bead and the rim will make your life so much easier
• Bridgestone’s testing: Ulitmat Eye technology and Formula 1/MotoGP heritage
• How pro racing tech trickles down into tires for everyday riders
• Keith’s mechanical engineering background and career longevity at Bridgestone Motorcycle
• Proper tire storage tips for winter or long-term downtime
• Keith’s favorite dirtbikes and why he’s eyeing an AHRMA race

📲 Connect with Keith & Bridgestone

• Website: BridgestoneMotorcycleTires.com
• Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: @BridgestoneMotoUSA
• Keith’s Instagram: @KDubMoto

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After a 22-year of professional career in ATV motocross, Chad Wienen officially closed out his racing career in 2025 with eight AMA Pro ATV Motocross National Championships, 67 career wins, and six appearances representing Team USA at the FIM Quadcross of Nations.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Chad about what it took to stay competitive for more than two decades, his mindset through injuries and pressure, and the unique experience of racing for the U.S. team on foreign soil.

Chad also shares insights on sponsorship relationships, the evolution of ATV technology, and what comes next as he transitions from full-time racer to mentor and coach, plus more time as a family man.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How it felt to officially say goodbye to professional racing
• The discipline, motivation, and mental toughness required to stay at a championship level
• How ATV technology and track design have evolved since his rookie days
• Building his Wienen Motorsports program through the years
• The bike setup challenges the U.S. team faced in the Netherlands at Quadcross of Nations
• His approach to sponsorship and keeping partners year after year
• Advice for up-and-coming racers on professionalism and communication
• What he hopes his legacy will be for the next generation of ATV racers
• How he plans to stay connected to the sport through coaching and mentoring
• The father-son projects and downtime he’s most looking forward to next

📲 Connect with Chad Wienen:

• Instagram: @chadwienen
• Website: WienenMotorsports.com
• Facebook: Chad Wienen Racing

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