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Jim and Rich start of this episode with some listener feed back. Seems The guys missed the fact that American Rossi Moor has signed to ride in the Junior GP Moto2 class this year (link below). Next Jim and Rich tackle the news starting off with Pirelli becoming the sole tire supplier for the entire MotoGP paddock in 2027. They discuss the Ogura disqualification and chat about the X rant that people are becoming bored with the sprint races. Lastly they cover all the action from Argentina. Piqueras opened his winning bank account with a somewhat controversial win in Moto3. What does the rule really say about touching the green paint on the last lap? Inquiring minds want to know. British pride was on full display in Moto2 as Jake Dixon took a commanding win and moved into second in the championship chase. Lastly MotoGp and what can you say about Marc’s incredible start to the season. The result may have been the same as last race when Marc battled his brother for the win, but how we got there this time is completely different. The guys also wonder when Marc will actually loose a race. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom……. Rossi Moor: https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/american-rossi-moor-signs-with-juniorgp-moto2-team/

MotoGP action proper resumes just in time for MotoPod episode #800. Jim and Rich discuss the races from Thailand as the 2025 season gets properly underway. Great races in Moto3 and Moto2 with action and controversy in each. In MotoGP Marc Marquez starts off as he means to continue with a dominant double win, but elsewhere there was plenty to savour with Ogura stunning on his Trackhouse Aprilia debut and signs of real progress from the Japanese teams. Its going to be a great year of racing folks. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

Jim and Rich sit down and try to predict the Champions in all three classes. First they start with the news that Jorge Martin will miss the opening Thai round and then proceed to run down their champions list for the MotoGp class. The guys are so wildly different until they reach the top two places. Then they move on to the top five in Moto2 and Moto3. Again their list could not be more different. Rich then brings us up to speed on the WSBK season opener down under at PI. Lastly Jim gets on a rant about safety in the Daytona 200 after some major crashes in sketchy conditions. Here are the links to the Fantasy Leagues mentioned in the show: https://fantasy.motogp.com/ MotoPod Mayhem Code: ZLPVSHCJ http://motogoat.net/ https://motogoat.net/dashboard.html If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

Jim and Rich discuss the two 2025 MotoGP pre-season tests from Malaysia and Thailand. Action and incident aplenty heading into the first round of the season, set to commence on February 28th. The guys discuss the woes for Aprilia and KTM, progress for Yamaha and Honda, as well as the ongoing dominance of the bikes from Bologna. There is also a look ahead to the first round of the World Superbike Championship taking place in Australia and a brief round up of news in BSB and Moto-America. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

For 797, its back to MGP Silverstone 2024 for one last time. This time Rich is chatting with a variety of people encountered in the paddock over the course of the weekend. In order of appearance, these are; Ryan Vickers, Derek Warwick, Steve Parish, Joe Achilles, Danny John Jules & Stuart Pringle. The impromptu paddock interviews are followed by a selection of media debriefs with the MotoGP riders as they discuss their plans and progress over the 4 days of the event. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

Happy New Year! Jim and Rich are back to go over all the news! The guys dive right in with a correction on the fuel regulations for 2027 and then talk about the Dakar Rally. Then they discuss the Liberty Media saga, which then leads to the KTM saga. Finally the guys discuss the potential of Moto3 going to 500cc twins. Lastly we talk injuries to Alonso and Roulstone. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

For 795, Rich is back on the Silverstone 2024 interviews; This time it’s the Moto2 rider chats and in this show we hear from Senna Agius (05:33), Sergio Garcia (17:20) and Tony Arbolino (27:15). If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

Rich goes back to his interviews folder to bring the long awaited Moto3 rider chats collected at the 2024 Silverstone MotoGP round. In this show we hear from David Alonso (06:36), Jacob Roulstone (17:23), Iván Ortolá (32;51) and Joel Kelso (41:41). If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

In this show Jim sits down for another chat with RoadRacing World editor at large Michael Gougis. The guys talk about everything and anything motorcycles. Michael about chat about MotoGp , World Superbikes, discuss the Ktm saga and all of the problem the Austrian manufacturer is having and what is Pedro going to do? The guys even talk about having pits stops to change tires in MotoGp,instead of bike swaps. They even mention the renowned Honda NSR 750! Lastly you have a chance to win a signed copy of Michael’s book by sending an email to MotoPod@motopodcast.com stating how many race wins Marc Marques had in his dominate 2019 season. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

After a short pause for breath, Jim and Rich reconvene to chat through the final MotoGP round of the 2024 season held in Barcelona and titled the Solidarity GP following the widespread damage and loss of life in Valencia. The weekend would see Jorge Martin crowned 2024 MGP champion in a less than thrilling Sprint and main GP, albeit supported by the usual shenanigans in Moto2 and Moto3. Elsewhere in the show, Jim and Rich discuss an interesting email from subscriber Jacob Rower and have a quick talk through the post-race MGP test. With lots of changes for the 2025 season it was an interesting glimpse into what next season may hold. Racing gets underway again in Thailand in the final weekend of February. If you’re a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don’t forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….