Jason Weigandt
Jason Weigandt pretty much learned to read because he wanted to know more about dirt bikes, trucks, ATVs, and pretty much anything that runs on dirt. Hey, he was young back then!
He eventually focused more squarely on motocross, reading the magazines, and then proudly taping every supercross and motocross race that ever aired on TV and stashing it in his cryogenically frozen vault, location unknown.
Who knew this useless knowledge and information would eventually find a use? Certainly not Jason himself, who studied Public Relations at Rowan University in his native New Jersey, and figured he'd end up working at a PR firm in New York City, wearing a suit every day. Before officially going corporate like that, he sent a few emails to the Racer X staff, hoping to become an intern for one summer, just so he could say he was cool. Once. He ended up with a job here in 2001, and has been on the team ever since.
And why did Jason major in Public Relations in college? Because he really likes public speaking, and since most people hate it, he figured it would be easy to get a job. Such interest led him to try announcing while doing PR for the Grand National Cross Country Series, which eventually resulted in doing TV work for the tour. Today, he still announces for the GNCC Series, and is also the play by play voice of the AMA Arenacross Series and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Between the races, he runs this website.
- Weege Show: Hangtown Preview, Press Day And AMA Talks Vialle and DeeganMay 31, 2024Jason Weigandt walks and talks to preview Hangtown and also speaks with the AMA's Mike Pelletier.
- Between the Motos: Mike Pelletier and the PenaltiesMay 31, 2024The AMA’s Director of Racing explains the Tom Vialle and Haiden Deegan scenarios from the weekend.
- Best Post-Race Show Ever: Fox RacewayMay 28, 2024Jason Weigandt is joined by Ryan Villopoto and Sophia Phelps to break down the Fox Raceway National, round one of Pro Motocross in 2024.
- 250 Words: Stoking The Fire May 28, 2024Chance Hymas on his weekend at Fox Raceway, “It's the best race I have done in my pro career, so it's hard not to be stoked.”
- 450 Words: Was It Close?May 27, 2024Hunter Lawrence and Chase Sexton pushed Jett Lawrence in the second moto. We think.
- Weege Show: The Opener May 26, 2024Jason Weigandt walks and talks around Fox Raceway to discuss wins for Haiden Deegan and Jett Lawrence.
- Weege Show: Injury (for some) and Opportunity (for Masterpool) in Pro MotocrossMay 24, 2024Jason Weigandt walks and talks through the Fox Raceway pits and talks a potential fill in ride for Ty Masterpool, plus info on the 2025 Hondas.
- Garrett Marchbanks Out For Pro Motocross OpenerMay 24, 2024Press day crash involved several 450cc racers.
- Exhaust Podcast: The Pro Motocross PreviewMay 23, 2024Enjoy the audio version our our annual preview shows with Weigandt, Matthes, and Thomas.
- 250 Words: Come and Get ItMay 22, 2024The 250 Pro Motocross Championship is up for grabs. This is going to be great.
- MX Preview Show: 2024 Episode 2, 250 ClassMay 21, 2024Weege, JT, and Matthes preview the 250 class for the upcoming 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Who will take over?
- The List: Secret IngredientsMay 21, 2024Jason Weigandt runs through the special vibe of each race on the Pro Motocross calendar.