Title 24

Fresh off their visit to the Motocross of Nations, Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto discuss the atmosphere and being at Matterley Basin, Australia's first title, a solid appearance for USA on short notice, Tim Gajser throwing it down, Jeffrey Herlings' mediocre outing, Jorge Prado's energy coming off another title-winning season, and a few listener questions and statements as the offseason officially begins.

(0:00) Special Edition of Title 24(1:07) Haiden Deegan joins the show(1:55) Deegan on SMX playoffs(5:06) Deegan on the Whoop debate(5:50) Deegan on improvements from last year(8:18) Deegan on vacation(11:10) Deegan's training preference(12:16) Deegan updates the wrist(17:05) Deegan on what coast he'll race in 2025(19:33) Deegan on MXdN(21:45) Does Haiden still backflip?(22:40) RC and Haiden college football woes(23:17) Deegan: Golf vs. BMX(25:08) RC and RV react to the interview with Haiden(28:07) Motocross of Nations Preview(34:54) Our hearts with those in the Southeast(35:59) Off to MXdN.

(0:00)    SMX World Title 24(3:06)    Favorite SMX Track?(5:00)    Grandpa Villo!(6:10)    United Motorsports Giveaway(7:31)    Jett wins, but Hunter impresses(11:39) Jett’s style saves him(14:50) Jett’s pass on Eli(18:56) Really enjoyed Eli vs. Jett(20:59) Breaking Down Chase’s Early Exit(27:16) Perfect Scenario(28:10) The Outlook Now of Team USA (pre-Tomac announcement)(38:58) Can  Eli outpace Jett?(44:22) Haiden walks the walk(44:36) Pierce’s Unbelievable Night(47:43) I expect more out of all of them(49:53) Jett vs. Haiden: The Rivalry Coming Soon(58:30) Why haven’t we rode the scoop?(1:05:29) Change my mind!(1:09:18) Time to eliminate?(1:12:17) What’s up this week(1:13:00) Heck of a season

Episode Notes(0:00)    Hello, RV the Fisherman.(03:20) The Riders vs. Texas Dirt(12:17) Hunter Lawrence isn’t a sleeper anymore.(16:51) Seeding is SO important.(18:39) Reacting to Chase Sexton’s meaty interview.(27:00) Expected better from Jett.(28:38) Hunter Lawrence can take advantage of Jett v. Chase.(29:54) Eli Tomac and The Scoop!(32:03) Haiden Deegan: He’s getting smarter, smoother.(33:56) Haiden to 450? Nah!(37:39) RJ Hampshire and the Tuff Block.(39:40) Top Riders can multitask, RJ…(41:35) Jo Shimoda continues to impress.(42:13) Tom Vialle’s type of track.(42:44) What format chooses the real winner?(47:38) Top 3: Who is under the most pressure to win?(52:52) Mindset going into a winner-take-all?(55:55) Championship Finale track layout and conditions.(1:00:00) Is RV coming to Vegas and Motorsports on NBC.(1:02:03) Helluva season, one more to go.

(0:00) Playoff races bring a different mentality.(4:45) RV’s reunion(5:19) The internet is not our friend.(6:42) The Living Legend vs. The Future (Eli v. Jett)(9:35) The process of returning from injury.(11:00) Where was Jett better?(12:36) The official passing of the torch.(13:56) Who impressed and who didn’t?(15:43) Chase Sexton can’t be subpar.(19:31) Haiden Deegan puts on a clinic.(22:48) JuJu’s Breakthrough(24:21) Deegan’s off-track advantage?(25:17) Jo Shimoda’s warrior performance.(26:37) RJ Hampshire’s wild ride.(28:04) Deegan: “Don’t Do It.”(30:41) MXoN Update(33:35) Grates removing the art of the start.(37:40) How many races is too many?(46:43) Motorsports on NBC This Week(47:53) Is the dirt different in Texas?

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are back together to dive into Chase Sexton's first Pro Motocross 450 Championship, Team USA at the Motocross of Nations, the SMX Playoffs, and a grip of fans questions including whether it is good to be humble or cocky.

(00:23) Ricky Carmichael welcomes AMA Motocross Champion, Adam Cianciarulo.(06:47) AC on being a commentator - " I really do like being up on the podium. I really do like facilitating someone else's moment."(10:29) RC and AC discuss the 250 action at Budds Creek.(32:59) RC and AC discuss the 450 action at Budds Creek.(36:17) RC and AC debate the use of the new scoop tire and Team USA for Motocross of Nations.(32:59) RC and AC discuss the upcoming SMX Playoffs.(1:08:22) RC and AC answer a great fan question about the participation of parents in the sport. 

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are back after two weeks off to discuss Hunter Lawrence's new ride, Chase Sexton's closing the gap, Chance Hymas' wild ride and what he should do, the return of Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb, flaggers, Garrett Marchbanks and Triumph feel-good stories, plus the wild NASCAR finish.

(00:23) Ricky Carmichael welcomes Hall of Famer Rick Johnson.(07:55) RJ - " One of my favorite Ricky Carmichael stories."(10:30) RC and RJ discuss the 450 action at Washougal.(16:42) RC- "Do you think we are being too hard on Hunter?'(26:45) RC- "Some big names coming back."(32:38) RC and RJ start to discuss the 450 action at Washougal but RC just can't get over the Hunter debate.(36:17) RC and RJ actually discuss the 450 action at Washougal.(45:04) RC and RJ answer some great fan questions.(1:07:21) RJ talks about a personal project working with veterans.

(00:31) Ricky Carmichael is back!(01:16) RV at Budds Creek with Yamaha this weekend.(03:30) Chase Sexton wins 450s at Spring Creek National(12:32) Can Hunter Lawrence continue to challenge Chase Sexton?(23:45) Levi Kitchen wins first 250 overall motocross win.(32:56) Haiden Deegan and Chance Hymas tangle during moto #2 start at Spring Creek.(35:56) "Haiden, don't you have it out with everyone else?"(36:17) Haiden Deegan -"I feel like Chance has had a thing out for me all season, trying to ride me a little dirty on the track"(44:27) Ricky Carmichael - "If you don't like it.....go win, go beat the guy." 

(3:17) Big news! Jett Lawrence out for the rest of the motocross season. (8:04) Haiden Deegan doing Haiden Deegan things.(10:57) So much to learn from a crash like this.(22:21) Chance Hymas first overall win.(36:28) Motocross 450 season points.(42:00) Does the noise of the crowd affect the racer? 

00:00:41 - Ryan Villopoto talks about his visit last weekend to Mammoth Motocross 2024.00:03:45 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Heiden Deegan.00:22 :34 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Jet Lawrence.00:33:46 - Ricky and Ryan discuss Chase Sexton.    

01:06:29 - Review of 250 division at High Point01:19:08 - Special guest - Mitch Payton 01:40:15 - Review of 450 division at High Point

(0:00) Welcome Jase Macalpine.(1:27) Thunder Valley: "Not a slot car track."(7:50) "Can't talk about Jett Lawrence without talking about Chase Sexton."(15:34) Hunter Lawrence "was there to play."(20:33) "Ever gone back to a championship setting?"(26:52) Chase Sexton: "It tends to happen too much."(33:50) Justin Cooper: "If at sea level... dudes don't track him down."(39:45) Haiden Deegan: "Rest of the field on its heels."(46:45) Deegan: Shift into "I'm the Guy" mentality.(50:21) Deegan: Smack talk "only works if you back it up."(53:24) Tom Vialle: "Too nice... Cost him."(57:40) Chance Hymas: "The kid found something."(1:04:20) Levi Kitchen: Back to the drawing board.(1:06:42) Motorsports on NBC(1:07:49) Do you know what gear your in?(1:10:57) High Point: Hunter and Haiden's weekend?(1:14:59) Thanks Jase!

(0:00) Ricky is out, Davey is in!(2:58) Jett Lawrence's streak is over.(4:08) Changes to THAT part of the track.(11:26) Chase Sexton: This is what he needed to do!(18:26) Jett shows grit in getting back up.(22:15) Building blocks for Aaron Plessinger.(24:38) Hunter Lawrence "needs to find more."(31:20) Jason Anderson: Bad time for mediocre day.(33:05) Anderson: A one-man band at Kawi.(34:48) Justin Cooper: Sneaky good ride.(37:24) Haiden Deegan's rollercoaster win.(45:12) Tom Vialle delivered.(46:35) Undisputed Champion and Wonderful Trophies.(47:55) Tom must stop Haiden's momentum.(49:40) Levin Kitchen: Concerned? YES!(54:00) Breakout ride for Chance Hymas.(58:40) Triumph's first efforts are good.(1:02:40) Motorsports on NBC This Week.(1:04:03) Historical data on bikes for future tracks.(1:11:23) Thunder Valley: Real test of fitness this week.(1:14:58) World's Best Retired Guy.

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.

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.

(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!

(0:00) Live from RV Studios!(1:54) The Denver Track – Another one-liner?(6:47) Jett Lawrence: “Don’t ride conservative.”(9:30) Hunter Lawrence: Quietly good.(11:40) Does Jett let Hunter win?(16:11) Cooper Webb: Can’t let sharks smell blood(21:42) What’s your Denver Dunlop choice?(25:34) Justin Barcia: Getting it together.(27:07) Jason Anderson’s outcome track related?(28:07) Chase Sexton: Had the speed but…(29:34) Eli Tomac: Glad he’s back, but what happened?(33:03) Jo Shimoda: Late momentum… Again!(34:59) Levi Kitchen and The Boot!(37:16) RJ Hampshire is confident.(38:08) Roleplay: Levi vs. RJ(45:38) What’s with these starting gate selections?(52:32) Nate Thrasher’s hit on RJ maybe not that bad.(56:25) Motorsports on NBC(57:51) Closest championship: Was it mental or physical?(1:06:28) It’s another showdown!(1:08:28) A quick look at Tom Vialle’s year.(1:10:20) What will Haiden Deegan do?(1:11:05) RV moving to Florida?(1:11:45) Guest next week?(1:12:37) See you next time!

(0:00) Baseball, The Grind, and the Best Track in Cali!(5:08) DP Show Appearance(8:42) Where to pass in Philadelphia?(13:40) Quick! Sign up to win.(15:46) Jett Lawrence: "One of his best rides."(22:41) Track change hurts Cooper Webb.(27:30) Can Webb's mental strength help him anymore?(29:08) What tactics would you use to make up points?(30:41) Eli Tomac: Better than the results.(32:00) Did Tomac let Webb by? Or did he not have it?(36:32) Jason Anderson not at fault.(37:53) Webb has to get better.(40:58) Did Chase Sexton mean to hit Webb?(44:58) Hunter Lawrence's wild ride.(50:08) Max Anstie's feel-good win.(54:17) Mindset for Tom Vialle and Haiden Deegan.(59:20) Vialle does what he has to.(1:00:32) The Vialle effect on MXGP.(1:04:10) Should Deegan throw in the towel?(1:05:42) Jalek Swoll vs. Seth Hammaker: Who is to blame?(1:12:51) SuperMotocross on NBC(1:14:08) Denver is NOT forgiving, like Nashville.(1:16:55) Best comeback ride of your career.(1:26:35) Until next time...