
In episode #37 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we will first talk about the local southeast motocross race from this weekend at Dreamville and the drama within that 50cc Shaft class. With that, we will have Ryder Shumate’s father, Tyler Shumate, call in to give us his opinion and thoughts on the ordeal, his racing back in the day, and more. Then, later, we will bring back our Trey Stire to preview and give our predictions for this upcoming weekend’s round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series heading into Arlington. We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR RacingSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Hydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBPatreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Feb 21, 2024
2 hr 10 min

In episode #36 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, first, we will talk about the local southeast motocross races from this weekend and the ones to look forward to within the next few weeks. Then, we will have Gizmo Mods/Rock River Yamaha 450SX rider Devin Simonson, who just made his first 450 Main Event this weekend in Glendale. We will speak about that, the wild LCQ race for him to transfer into that main event, how this new bike and team have been going so far, and much more. Then we will bring in Trey Stire to help us chat and give our thoughts about this past weekend’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship round in Glendale, Arizona, and the doubleheader AMA Arenacross Championship in Reno also from this past weekend. All this and much, much more here on this episode. We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR RacingSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsHydro PowerPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Hydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBPatreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Feb 14, 2024
2 hr 51 min

In episode #35 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, first, we will talk about the opening NCMX round this past weekend at Windy Hill with a call in from Zac Herrin (who was there announcing all weekend) and also catch up with him about voicing the GNCC racing series, working with VurbMoto, music, and much more. We will also get into racing coming up this weekend, and one to look forward to within the next couple of weeks. Switching to the professional side, we will have a call-in from Dirt Bike Depot 250SX East rider Gage Linville about this past weekend’s 17th place ride in Detroit, joining this Dirt Bike Depot team, his offseason, and much more. Finally, we will have Trey Stire call in to help us review and give our takes on the Detroit round of Monster Energy Supercross and Friday night’s AMA Areancross championship from Arizona. And, of course, as you listeners know, there is much more we will get into on this podcast throughout.We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR RacingSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Hydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBPatreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Feb 8, 2024
2 hr 39 min

In episode #34 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, first, we will talk about the local SE motocross races that are coming up with the racing season starting this weekend and races to look forward to this month. We will get into the action and carnage from the Pit Bike Moto indoor race this past weekend. Then, we will bring our Trey Stire to help us speak on this exciting Supercross series with four rounds down and what happened this past weekend in Anaheim. Talk about that and this upcoming weekend’s Detroit round with the 250SX East riders hitting the track for the first time in 2024. Also, we will chat about this past weekend’s Ama Arenacross round, And, of course, there is so much more we get into here in this episode.We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR RacingSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Hydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBPatreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Feb 1, 2024
2 hr 4 min

In episode #33 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we will talk about the local SE motocross races coming up and the Pit Bike Moto indoor race happening this weekend. Then, we will have a call in from MUC-OFF/FXR/CLUBMX’s Garrett Marchbanks to talk with him about these first 3 Supercross Rounds, his back-to-back podiums, and more. Later, we will have a call-in from Host Grindstone Kawasaki 250SX West racer and local MD native Max Sanford about his start to the Supercross season, offseason races, joining the new team, his younger years of racing the MAMA Series, and more. Then, we will bring our Trey Stire to help us speak on this exciting Supercross series with three rounds down and what happened this past weekend in San Diego. And, of course, there is so much more we get into here in this episode.We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Patreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Jan 25, 2024
2 hr 23 min

In episode #32 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we delve into the recent developments at Imperative Mx and outline our future plans after a two-month hiatus. Exploring the Southeast Motocross scene, we discuss operational changes in the NCMX Series and the schedules of Victory Sports/D13/MAMA Mx Series. Additionally, we feature a call-in from Trey Stire, one of our writers at Imperative Mx and ImperativeMX.com. Trey shares insights into the professional side of the sport, providing updates on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and SuperMotocross World Championship. We touch on the challenging San Francisco mudder from the past weekend and reflect on the valuable lessons learned from the first two rounds of the championships. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the exciting happenings in the motocross world!We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 15% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Patreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Jan 18, 2024
1 hr 17 min

In episode #31 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we have a significant number of talking points;First, we will get into the local races this past weekend and the upcoming races within the next couple of weekends. We will have a call in from the Deputy Director of Racing at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Mike Burkeen, about his background in the sport, working at Cobra, being the general manager at SOBMX, how the AMA Deputy Director of Racing position came about, his music career and much more. Then, we have a call-in with a Local Legend from this Southeast Motocross area, Taylor Futrell, about what he’s been up to since hanging up the boots, local motocross racing here in the SE, overcoming addiction, amateur career, his pro racing career, and much more from Taylor! To wrap this episode up, we will speak on the professional side with some press releases of riders on new teams and bikes heading into the 2024 season, WSX this past weekend, and, of course, much, much more.We must thank all the sponsors here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR Hydro PowerSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsMika MetalsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionHydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 20% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Patreon: (Thank you for the support):https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMx Twitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Nov 8, 2023
2 hr 17 min

Welcome to the Local Scene Podcast. In these episodes, we talk to individuals around the surrounding area within the SE motocross local scene, from riders to track owners and promoters, vendors, and much more! To get their insight, learn more about them and what they do, and help the local scene by having them on the Imperative Mx Local Scene Podcast.On this edition of the Local Scene Podcast, we have WMX racer Samantha Farr, from the local North Carolina motocross scene, speak about her racing background as a women racer and racing the WMX series back in the day, traveling up to Canada this summer for the Triple Crown Series and racing that WMX class, enduro racing, being a mom and her son racing, their families support for the local NCMX series, and much more!Thanks to the sponsors who are on board!West Virginia Motorsports/Virginia MotorsportsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionDirt Industries Kustom Graphics
Oct 26, 2023
51 min

In episode #30 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we have a significant number of talking points;First, we'll begin with a recap of the recent local races and a preview of upcoming events. We'll then have a call-in chat with Jacob Hayes, the winner of the 450 class at the 3rd Annual Silver Valley Mx Park's $20,000 A/B Allstar Shootout, discussing his weekend, his background in motocross, and more. Afterward, we'll have a call-in with Ryan Smith, the owner of Lake Sugar Tree Mx, about this weekend’s 21st Annual Halloween Bash and its preparations, local racing, and more. Finally, we'll wrap things up with a roundup of professional motocross news and more.We have to thank all the sponsors on board here on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR Hydro PowerSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsMika MetalsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionHydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 10% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Patreon: (Thank you for the support)https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMxTwitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Oct 25, 2023
2 hr 29 min

In episode #29 here on the Imperative Mx Podcast, our host Zach Newberry and Co-host TJ "Heavy D" Gillespie speak about the local motocross action from North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding states, along with some professional talk in the world of AMA Supercross/Motocross racing!In this episode, we have a significant number of talking points;First, we will get into the local races this past weekend and the upcoming races within the next couple of weekends. We will have a call in from the owner and title sponsor of this past weekend’s Top Gun Showdown, VurbMoto’s own Wes Williams, and talk about this past weekend’s event at Muddy Creek, his knowledge of the local motocross here in the SE, professional side of the sport, the reasoning behind the love for the local motocross scene and more. Then we will wrap it up by speaking on the professional side with news that dropped and, of course, much much more here on this episode!We must thank all the sponsors on the Imperative Mx Podcast!West Virginia MotorsportsFXR Hydro PowerSilver Valley Mx ParkDirt Industries Kustom GraphicsMika MetalsPR MotorsportsTotal Control Racing SuspensionHydro Power 10% off discount code:https://drinkhydropower.com?sca_ref=2686632.SoQxYc30vBDirt Industries Kustom Graphics 20% discount code:Use Code IMPERATIVEMX at checkout to save!Patreon: (Thank you for the support) https://www.patreon.com/ImperativeMxSocial media accounts for Imperative Mx:TikTok: ImperativeMxInstagram: ImperativemxdotcomFacebook: ImperativeMxTwitter: @Imperative_MxEmail: [email protected] D Instagram:@heavyd267
Oct 19, 2023
1 hr 53 min
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