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This episode offers up a change of pace from traditional episodes of Momentum: A Motorsports podcast.

Motorcycle podcasts collide for a laid-back, laugh-heavy round of "Motorcycle Jeopardy." Hear questions ranging from MSRP to roadside oddities, Airbnb stays, and U.S. highway trivia. Test your own knowledge as you listen or watch, or simply enjoy the show.

Host Heather Wilson Schiltz (Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast) is joined by Drew Faulkner and Mark Scherrens (Moto Adventurer Unscripted), Ted Kettler (Motorcycle Men Podcast + Ride With Ted), and Trevor Schoonover + James Wright (Tallboys and Trackmasters) for a friendly “Hollywood Squares” style showdown.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Quick intros, each host’s favorite bike, and a few hilarious fun facts
• Ted’s game rules
• MSRP guesses that expose who shops bikes “for fun”
• Learn OEM colorways and paint names: It’s not red. It’s Candy Ardent Red.
• Roadside attractions you may want to add to your next route
• Coast-to-coast interstate knowledge
• Post-game banter and ideas for future categories (tires, beer and event marketing)

📲 Connect with Moto Adventurer Unscripted on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and website.

📲 Connect with Motorcycle Men Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and website.

📲 Connect with Tallboys and Trackmasters on Facebook, YouTube and website.

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Preston Campbell grew up in the back of a box van traveling to races with his dad, Johnny Campbell. Today, he’s built a racing career of his own -- contesting in National Hare and Hound races for JCR Honda and international rally competitions for Honda HRC. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Preston to talk about his progression from NHHA to finishing runner-up in the Rally2 class at the legendary Dakar Rally.

Preston shares what it’s really like to race nearly 5,000 miles over two weeks in Saudi Arabia, what road book navigation is like, and why slowing down to regroup was his strategy when mistakes happened. From 4 a.m. starts and 12-hour days on the bike to sleeping in desert bivouacs to riding at average speeds of 60+ mph, this conversation gives an honest look at what Dakar demands physically and mentally.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How National Hare and Hound racing prepared him for high-speed rally competition
• What Dakar actually looks like — 13 stages, almost 5,000 miles, one rest day and nonstop navigation
• How road book navigation works and why it feels like “texting and driving” at race pace
• The physical and mental grind of 12-hour days
• Managing mistakes without turning one error into two
• What marathon bivouacs are like (including sleeping in motorhomes or even tents in the dunes)
• The behind-the-scenes support system of the Monster Energy Honda HRC team
• How he decompressed after returning home — and what’s next in rally racing

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Amanda Van Den Elzen didn’t enter motorsports through racing herself. She got pulled in when her husband decided to trade drifting and rally racing for short course off-road. Since then, they’ve built VDE Racing from the ground up, learned sponsorship through trial and error, and developed a “partner-first” mindset that’s helped fund their program beyond race results.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Amanda about what a brand really is (hint: it’s not just your logo), why “winning” isn’t the main value you bring to partners, and how racers can stand out from others in the lineup through story, consistency, and real data.

Amanda also shares how Racer On Demand’s print-on-demand merch model helps racers generate income without the headache of inventory. Plus, they share a simple homework assignment that racers can use this week to start clarifying their brand.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The moment VDE Racing had to shift from a “sportsman mindset” to a pro partnership strategy
• What a brand actually is
• Why partners don’t always care if you win... and what they do care about instead
• The “bigger pie” analogy: how racers, series and tracks can grow motorsports funding together
• The value of the fan demographic data that VDE Racing collected
• Racer On Demand’s merch program: print-on-demand storefronts + monthly payouts with no inventory
• What keeps partners coming back year after year: meaningful relationships, not transactions
• One small step racers can take this week to define and show up with a stronger brand

📲 Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn

📲 Connect with VDE Racing on Instagram or Facebook

📲 Connect with Racer on Demand on Instagram or Facebook

🌐 Get more info about Racer on Demand: RacerOnDemand.us

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Big dreams don’t start under bright lights. They start in the paddock, surrounded by family, mentors, and opportunity. And behind every rising racer is a grassroots program building skills, confidence and community long before the spotlight.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Mike Correa, founder and operator of South Florida MiniGP (SFLminiGP), a youth road racing series that’s now heading into its 11th season. Mike shares how the organization grew from a simple goal — getting his son into the sport — into one of the largest mini organizations in the United States, with dozens of alumni racing in MotoAmerica and competing overseas.

They also talk about how SFLminiGP removes barriers for new families with rental bikes and gear, what the paddock culture looks like on a typical weekend, and why insurance is the toughest challenge event organizers face in today’s motorsports world.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How Mike launched SFLminiGP in 2015
• How rentals and gear make it easier for families to try road racing
• What makes SFLminiGP’s paddock feel like a big family
• How teen coaches help younger riders learn in a way that actually clicks
• The 2026 season structure
• The basics of the bike progression for kids
• What it took to earn FIM MotoMini Cup approval
• Why Florida venue options have shrunk post-COVID and how insurance impacts where they can race
• Mike’s advice for new families
• What’s next: growing the nonprofit MiniSBK USA to support riders financially

📲 Connect with SFLminiGP on Instagram or Facebook

🌐 Get more info about the series: sflminigp.com

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Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about how her career has come “full circle” from racing and live event operations to leading a national organization focused on professional standards for coaching motorcyclists.

Lindsey shares how USMCA was born out of a surprising gap discovered during an effort to bring back high school motocross, what the certification process includes, and why coaching is becoming a key part of sustaining motorcycling across disciplines -- from motocross to adventure riding to track days.

They also discuss what truly makes a coach impactful and how USMCA’s next chapter is expanding through coach calls, an in-person summit, and its acquisition by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why AIMExpo was a networking goldmine—and how relationships drive business in motorsports
• Lindsey’s “full circle” journey from racer to Arenacross/Supercross operations to connector and leader at USMCA
• The surprising moment that sparked USMCA’s creation
• What USMCA certification includes: background screening, CPR/first aid, concussion/heat/cardiac training, reference checks, and more
• How coaching supports lifelong riding across multiple disciplines and at every experience level
• The role of follow-up and mentorship in building rider confidence and long-term success
• Online coaching growth: why it helps, and why it can’t fully replace in-person instruction
• The biggest misconception Lindsey wants to clear up: great rider ≠ great coach
• What’s next for USMCA: coach calls, an in-person Coach Summit, and expanded opportunities through MIC

🌐 Get info about USMCA and becoming a coach: USMCA.org

🌐 Find a coach: MotorcycleCoaching.org

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From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live experience.

In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Kat about her eight-season journey with Feld Entertainment -- from coordinating interviews in media operations to overseeing what fans watch and hear inside the stadium. Kat shares what goes into pre-season content capture, how storylines evolve week to week, why the touring schedule demands constant adaptability, and what it’s like calling the show in her headset.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• What a Senior Live Event Manager oversees on race weekend
• How pre-season media sessions capture hours of athlete content that fuels storytelling across all 31 SMX rounds
• The behind-the-scenes work that brings opening ceremonies to life, including video, timing and pyro
• Touring series realities: how planning for upcoming rounds happens while you’re still executing the current one
• How stadium tech changes from venue to venue
• Weather contingency planning: building Plan B, C, and D and making real-time calls when conditions aren’t safe
• Why Kat thrives in show control, what “a good day” sounds like in her headset, and how she’s learned to roll with chaos

🌐 Learn more & get event tickets: SuperMotocross.com

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At just 18 years old, Kade Johnson has already built a résumé that most racers only dream of. With more than 70 career championships, an AMA Supercross SMX Next win and his first Pro Motocross start under his belt, Kade joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to share the mindset, sacrifices and support system that have shaped his journey so far.

Kade reflects on his family’s decision to move across the country to support his motocross goals and what it’s really like stepping into the spotlight of SMX Next. He opens up about racing under the lights, adjusting to a last-minute bike switch, training at the Dog Pound alongside top professionals, and why “Keep On Keeping On” has become both his life philosophy and personal brand.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• What makes SMX Next different from amateur racing — and why it’s such a valuable stepping stone
• Kade's first Pro Motocross start and what surprised him most
• Training at the Dog Pound and the culture that sets it apart
• Making the switch from a Yamaha to joining Kawasaki Team Green
• The technical skills he’s focused on to reach the next level
• The story behind “KOKO – Keep On Keeping On” and how it became his personal brand
• Why giving back and staying humble matters as his platform grows

📲 Connect with Kade Johnson on Instagram

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Hey Momentum listeners!

Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast will not be releasing new episodes on Christmas or New Year's Day. However, I have been busy pre-recording content for Jan.

I wish you happy holidays and a fantastic start to 2026!

The next new episode will drop on Jan 8. Until next time -- keep the momentum rolling!

-Heather Wilson Schiltz

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