Privateer Profile
Who says privateers don’t get the love? The spotlight comes every week with this interview, which answers the big question: “Who is that guy?”
- Privateer Profile: The ProspectJanuary 30, 2024When GEICO Honda folded, Hunter Yoder lost his ride and nearly gave up. Now he’s more determined than ever.
- Privateer Profile: Billy LaninovichJanuary 30, 2024“When I first came off the start I was like, ‘Oh no, oh no, oh no, I’m in trouble!’ Then I came out of the corner in fourth or fifth and it was like, ‘Here we go!’”
- Privateer Profile: Justin RodbellJanuary 24, 2024“I think in A practice today I was a little rattled. I felt just a little rattled out there. Those guys were a little scary. I’m going to be honest. I might ask to be in B next weekend just so I’m a little more comfy.“
- Privateer Profile: Max SanfordJanuary 20, 2024Muddy conditions or not, the Maryland native is looking for a strong 2024 season: “I feel like I'm a new, improved rider this year and I'm looking to show that throughout the season.”
- Privateer Profile: BattlesJanuary 16, 2024Cade Clason and Freddie Noren take us through the chaos—and battling each other in the mud—at San Francisco.
- Privateer Profile: Hunter Yoder January 16, 2024“I want to be a top racer, like that's all I've wanted my whole life and I'm trying my hardest to make it happen.”
- Privateer Profile: Luca MarsalisiJuly 31, 2023The Yamaha-mounted rider is putting together a career-best season and looking to finish the season strong. “I didn't really know what to expect coming into the season. I kind of just wanted to get points every moto…But, yeah, I definitely want to sneak into that top 10, maybe a moto before the season is over.”
- Privateer Profile: Lars van BerkelJuly 13, 2023The Dutch rider finished 16-15 at The Wick 338 then drove eight hours, got to Gopher Dunes at 3 a.m. and finished 4-2 for third overall the next day. We caught up to the Honda rider to get a rundown of his wild weekend.
- Privateer Profile: They Crushed ItJune 27, 2023In a banner summer for privateers, Matthes and Weege run down other tales of legendary underdog summers.
- Privateer Profile: Ty MasterpoolJune 13, 2023The Texas native on fighting back from dead last, and battling with factory riders: “I mean, it's completely stock just an FMF pipe and some suspension. So, it's good.”
- Privateer Profile: RJ WagemanJune 1, 2023The elder Wageman brother scored some good points at Fox Raceway, but his day ended with a bang.
- Privateer Profile: Devin Simonson May 17, 2023The American is moving to Europe to race the MX2 Class. He was also ninth (!) in 450SX at Salt Lake.