The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

FXR One on One: Kyle Peters

The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

Show Notes

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. Kyle Peters has had a long career in the sport racing all over the world, winning AX titles, getting on the box in 250SX and in this One on One we go year by year with KP on the different bikes/teams he's ridden for, how he adapts, the different places he's ridden and more.

--- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro and FXR ad read 07:40 Star Racing amateur days and carbureted YZ250 10:19 Star/Valley merger, manager turnover, Bobby Reagan story 13:38 Peters Auto Mall privateer Honda years 17:58 Guy Cooper riding stories, 2016 team, Australia KTM 23:03 Maxxis ad and JGR Suzuki signing with Phil Nicoletti 26:00 Dean Baker's RMZ250 motor and Troll Train 30:27 Supercross strength vs outdoor struggles at Paula 36:21 Arena Cross fame and Niles Honda WSX MXGP Italy 41:42 Comeback story: buying a Yamaha as a privateer 45:17 PRMX bike feel and Dustin Pipes' WSX Suzuki deal 49:34 Gear brands worn throughout his career 53:26 Dustin's team-hiring philosophy and Crockett Myers 55:42 Future plans and sign-off

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