The Conversation
Racer X gets inside the minds of the stars, talking to a top rider or key industry player every week. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation.
- The Conversation: Chase SextonMay 30, 2022The Honda HRC rider strikes first in 2022 with a big 1-1 day.
- The Conversation: Joey SavatgyMay 23, 2022The #17 returns to the team he raced for in his debut 450 season: “Honestly, it feels good to be back. …They’ve given me everything that I need to succeed and do my best.”
- The Conversation: Shane McElrathMay 18, 2022A fresh start with factory Rockstar Husqvarna, for at least four races. Can he make the most of it?
- The Conversation: Christian CraigMay 9, 2022In his final 250SX Race ever, CC earned that elusive title: “Last year we had to pack up and move from California to Florida with three kids. …We moved to Florida on a one-year deal. We were all in.”
- The Conversation: Two-Time TomacMay 2, 2022ET3 clinches the 450SX title—this time in front of a massive home crowd. He talks about the move to Yamaha, his secret knee injury, and 2023 plans.
- The Conversation: Austin ForknerApril 25, 2022A nearly two-year wait that felt like forever.
- The Conversation: El Hombre Strikes AgainApril 18, 2022After a few rough rounds, Anderson returned to P1 for the first time in almost two months. Unfortunately, the win might have been too little too late in terms of championship hopes.
- The Conversation: Marvin MusquinApril 11, 2022The win now is big, but is it an even bigger part of a contract push for 2023?
- The Conversation: Aldon BakerApril 5, 2022The trainer on Malcolm Stewart, Cooper Webb, and more. “The one thing I can hands down say is, if you’re not getting the results you want on the weekend, then no one is having fun, at any time.”
- The Conversation: Better Than Ever?March 28, 2022With five wins in a row, is Eli Tomac better than he has ever been?
- The Conversation: Tame The GnarlyMarch 21, 2022Eli Tomac on Indy: “The worst peg drag for me was actually on the quad over the on/off. That’s just the way this place is. You come here and you expect it.”
- The Conversation: What Happened?March 14, 2022After a night where a ton of riders went down, race winner Eli Tomac describes the tricky track conditions.