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.
- The Moment: Less DangerMarch 18, 2024“I had to settle back and realize I’m living my dream right now. I was looking too far into the future, and it was catching up to me. That’s why you see some of the emotions come out.”
- The Conversation: Battle PlansMarch 18, 2024How to dissect a soft, technical, rutted track? Two of the best—Jett Lawrence and Ken Roczen—describe their strategies.
- Saturday Night Live: IndianapolisMarch 17, 2024A Triple Crown at one of the historically softest venues on the supercross circuit? The racing ended up being as wild as you thought it might.
- Weege Show: More McAdoo Life Tips and Is This Domination Station?March 17, 2024Jason Weigandt Walks and Talks with Ken Roczen, Cameron McAdoo and more.
- Weege Show: Chatting Rhythm Sections With Tomac, Career Plans with AndersonMarch 15, 2024Jason Weigandt walks and talks from Indianapolis for 2024 Monster Energy Supercross and SMX, chatting with Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson and more.
- We’re Literally Giving T-Shirts AwayMarch 15, 2024Literally! Our brand department is running a buy-two-get-one-free shirt deal, which means they’re giving away a freebie.
- The List: Indy’s BestMarch 14, 2024From Kickstart Kenny on back, the Circle City provides great supercross memories. Let’s run ‘em down.
- 450 Words: Where Should Electric Race?March 14, 2024Updated: MXGP Announces Electric MXEP Class, Stark Future Challenges Proposal
- The Conversation: The Other SideMarch 12, 2024Coty Schock talks about a great night gone bad, and Seth Hammaker gathers up another comeback.
- Sweet Two-Stroke Rebuild Courtesy of Moose RacingMarch 12, 2024Check out this 2022 KTM 250SX bike build from Moose Racing.
- Between the Motos: Job To DoMarch 12, 2024Suddenly two SX wins in a row and the red plate? Tom Vialle could be celebrating. But this is just part of the job.
- Open Mic: HeartbreakMarch 11, 2024Team Owner sheds tears when Max Anstie and Firepower Honda’s Dream Ride Breaks. “I live in my shop and my savings have gone to compete in America.”