Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast
Stories and strategies that keep the world of motorsports moving forward with host Heather Wilson Schiltz of High Gear Success | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond. | Episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.
If you're into a variety of motorsports disciplines -- motocross, enduro, off-road, GNCC, flat track, roadracing, short course, streetbike and adventure riding, Supercross, Snocross and more -- this is for you.
Plus, get insight into and best practices for motorsports marketing, sponsorship, event promotion, rider branding, the business side of the sport and more.
Episodes
43 episodes
EP39: How a 13-Year-Old Champion Stays Locked In - Carter Gray, Loretta Lynn MX National Champion
From watching Supercross on TV to standing on top of the podium at Loretta Lynn’s MX, Carter Gray is already building a serious motocross résumé at just 13 years old. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Carter about how he g...
EP38: What It Takes to Line Up Every Weekend - Grant Harlan, Supercross & Pro Motocross Competitor
Grant Harlan has built a professional racing career through persistence, adaptability and a deep understanding of what it takes to keep showing up. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Grant about his path from amateur racing...
EP37: Inside the Archives of American Motorcycle Racing - Larry Lawrence, Motorcycle Journalist & Author
Larry Lawrence has spent decades documenting the people, moments and milestones that shaped motorcycle racing in the United States. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with the longtime journalist, historian and RiderFiles.com ow...
EP36: The 18-Month Trade That Got Him a Harley - Ted Kettler, Motorcycle Men Podcast Host & The Road Most Traveled Author
From early memories of seeing a turquoise and white Harley-Davidson as a child to hosting more than 465 episodes of Motorcycle Men Podcast, Ted Kettler has built a life around motorcycles, storytelling and staying curious. In this e...
BONUS: Market and Operate Profitable Motorsports Events - Heather Wilson Schiltz, High Gear Success CEO (Interviewed by Crissy Conner, Visibility Impact Show)
Instead of host Heather Wilson Schiltz interviewing a guest on Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast, she joins The Visible CEO Crissy Conner on The Visibility Impact Show for a conversation centered on motorsports event organizers. They ...
EP35: How BDR Builds Adventure Routes That Change Communities - Inna Thorn and Tim James, Backcountry Discovery Routes Board Members
Backcountry Discovery Routes has become one of the most recognizable names in adventure riding, but behind every route is years of planning, volunteer efforts and a bigger mission tied to access, education and community. In this epi...
EP34: The Role Athletes Can Play in Protecting the Next Generation - Kristen Almer, RideSafe Foundation Executive Director
When Kristen Almer lost her 11-year-old nephew Logan in a tragic ATV accident, her family’s life changed forever. She then turned unimaginable grief into a mission to help prevent similar tragedies for other families. In this episode, host Heat...
EP33: Unspoken Trail Rules & Dual Sport Culture - Trevor Schoonover & James Wright, Tallboys & Trackmasters Podcast Hosts and Fairmont Dual Sport Riders Members
Trevor Schoonover and James Wright have lived the kind of stories that make dual sport riding (and podcasting) so addictive. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the co-hosts of Tallboys & Trackmasters and members of ...
EP32: Calling the Race, Shaping the Story - Zac Herrin, GNCC/Arenacross Announcer
From GNCC mudders to Arenacross under the lights, Zac Herrin has built a career giving motorsports athletes a voice — and he’s doing it across some of the biggest stages in off-road and stadium racing. In this episode, host Heather ...
BONUS: Motorcycle Jeopardy - Featuring various moto podcasters
This episode offers up a change of pace from traditional episodes of Momentum: A Motorsports podcast. Motorcycle podcasts collide for a laid-back, laugh-heavy round of "Motorcycle Jeopardy." Hear questions ranging from MSRP to roads...
EP31: Two Weeks & Nearly 5,000 Miles at Dakar - Preston Campbell, Honda HRC Team Racer
Preston Campbell grew up in the back of a box van traveling to races with his dad, Johnny Campbell. Today, he’s built a racing career of his own -- contesting in National Hare and Hound races for JCR Honda and international rally competitions f...
EP30: Building Partnerships That Fund Your Race Program - Amanda Van Den Elzen, Racer On Demand Founder
Amanda Van Den Elzen didn’t enter motorsports through racing herself. She got pulled in when her husband decided to trade drifting and rally racing for short course off-road. Since then, they’ve built VDE Racing from the ground up, learned spon...
EP29: Big Dreams Start on Small Bikes - Mike Correa, SFLminiGP Founder & Operator
Big dreams don’t start under bright lights. They start in the paddock, surrounded by family, mentors, and opportunity. And behind every rising racer is a grassroots program building skills, confidence and community long before the spotlight.
EP28: Raising the Standard for Motorcycle Coaches - Lindsey Scheltema, USMCA Executive Director
Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the ...
EP27: Stadium Magic (What It Takes to Produce SMX) - Kat Voiles, Feld Entertainment Sr. Live Event Manager
From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live ex...
EP26: Keep On Keeping On - Kade Johnson, Kawasaki Team Green Motocross Racer & SMX Next Competitor
At just 18 years old, Kade Johnson has already built a résumé that most racers only dream of. With more than 70 career championships, an AMA Supercross SMX Next win and his first Pro Motocross start under his belt, Kade joins host Heather Wilso...
Happy Holidays
Hey Momentum listeners!Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast will not be releasing new episodes on Christmas or New Year's Day. However, I have been busy pre-recording content for Jan. I wish you happy holidays and a fantastic star...
EP25: Inside the Legacy & Technology of DP Brakes - Larry Mills, DP Brakes North America President
Larry Mills and his family have spent more than three decades building DP Brakes into a performance-driven, rider-first brand. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Larry to explore the family history behind DP Brakes, the aviation roots t...
EP24: Inside the Mind of The Gator - Adam McGill, GNCC XC1 ATV Racer
This episode with Adam McGill gets real. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with one of ATV racing’s most recognizable personalities to talk about how he built his 20-plus-year professional career from faxing resumes to landing lifetime cont...
EP23: From Radio Booth to Open Road - Mark Long, Driven to Ride Podcast Host & Producer
Mark Long, host and producer of Driven to Ride Podcast and Director of Media Operations for Flint Rock, shares how a childhood spent in an automotive household, a career in radio, and a lifelong love of motorcycles all converged into his curren...
EP22: From DIY Wrenching to Teaching the Next Generation - Steve Knoble, Knoble Moto Owner
From rebuilding vintage Hondas with high-schoolers to teaching adults how to wrench with confidence, Steve Knoble has turned mechanical know-how into a mission. In this episode, Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the creator behind Knoble Mo...
EP21: Exploring America's Best Appalachian Riding Destinations - Fred Bramblett, Rides4Fun Founder
Fred Bramblett has built one of the most consistent, rider-focused series of street and adventure getaways in the U.S. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Fred to break down how Rides4Fun came to life, how he chooses ven...
EP20: Doing Whatever It Takes - Rachel Gutish, FIM EnduroGP World Champion, National Enduro Champion, X Games Medalist & More
As the first-ever American -- male or female -- to win an FIM Enduro World Championship, Rachel Gutish knows what it means to grind for a goal. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Rachel about racing across Europe on a shoes...
EP19: Finding Purpose (and Punchlines) Behind the Mic - Mikey Waynes, GNCC Announcer & Beyond
For nearly a decade, Mikey Waynes has been the comedic voice that fans associate with the energy, excitement, and heart of GNCC Racing. His quick wit and genuine passion for storytelling have made him one of the most recognizable voices not onl...
EP18: Controlled Chaos - Ian Gaines, Professional Sportbike Freestyle Rider
From college football player to professional sportbike freestyle rider, Ian Gaines has built a career that blends athletic discipline, creativity and showmanship. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Ian about how a chance en...