Show Notes
Three-time X Games gold medalist Tom Parsons joins us to talk about his incredible journey from AMA Supercross to becoming one of the most stylish riders in freestyle motocross. We dive into his unforgettable X Games Best Whip runs, what it takes to compete at the highest level, the evolution of freestyle, and the stories behind one of the most successful Best Whip careers in X Games history. If you’re a fan of motocross, freestyle, and the legends who helped shape it, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:54 Tom Parsons Joins the Show 03:08 X Games' New Era & League Format 06:30 Colby Raha's Record-Breaking Quarter Pipe Jump 10:47 The Science Behind Quarter Pipe Riding 14:14 Different Paths in Freestyle Motocross 17:34 Red Bull Imagination's Biggest Jumps 20:03 Would Tom Chase a World Record? 21:44 Electric Bikes & The Future of FMX 29:03 Growing Up in Southern California 33:05 Moving to Florida & Discovering Racing 35:30 Gary Bailey, Travis Pastrana & Florida Talent 39:45 Loretta Lynn's & Amateur Racing 44:23 Brian Swink, Moto XXX & Freeride Inspiration 50:04 Injuries End the Racing Dream 53:27 Discovering Freestyle Motocross 59:56 Landing the First Big Opportunities 1:11:33 Winning the First X Games Medal 1:21:08 Learning the Backflip 1:36:48 Pushing FMX to the Next Level 1:49:00 Career-Threatening Injuries 2:05:42 The Evolution of X Games 2:26:20 Could Freestyle Motocross Reach the Olympics? 2:39:45 Wrapping Up with Tom Parsons
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Pedro Gonzalez made history as the only Mexican rider to win a Supercross main event. 🇲🇽🏁Pedro joins us to tell the stories behind his racing career, his historic Supercross win, and what it took to compete at the highest level of the sport.This is the story of one of the most unique careers in Supercross history. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:32 Pedro “Speedy” Gonzales03:14 Life After Racing & Motop Planeta08:29 Racing Again at the Vet World Championships?11:46 Growing Up in Monterrey, Mexico17:28 BMX, Dirt Bikes & Getting Into Racing24:38 Racing in Mexico & Texas27:05 The Injury That Nearly Ended Everything35:03 Breaking Into the U.S. Motocross Scene39:57 Learning Supercross43:34 Making a Name for Himself in America50:50 Showing Up to Anaheim Without a Bike58:53 The Road to Pro Circuit1:01:32 Winning the Latin American Championship1:05:16 Getting the Ride With Mitch Payton1:10:31 Choosing NCY Yamaha1:14:25 Winning the San Jose Supercross1:20:16 The 1994 Supercross Championship Battle1:25:03 Chasing the American Dream1:31:05 The 1996 Season & Primal Impulse1:41:00 The Next Chapter of Pedro’s Racing Career1:47:45 Kawasaki Mexico & Moving to the 250 Class1:55:21 Privateer Racing & Arenacross2:01:46 Breaking Both Arms & the End of His U.S. Career2:08:24 Working the India Supercross2:14:59 Pedro’s Experience in India2:23:45 Family, Kids & Life After Racing2:28:57 Building KTM Motocross in Mexico2:35:31 Growing the Motorcycle Business2:38:19 Wrapping Up With Pedro --- Hey guys! If you like our content, show your support by leaving a LIKE, a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! It’ll really help us out, and if you REALLY like our stuff, hit the NOTIFICATION BELL button so you never miss a post from us!Cheers! • Ping & the WTM Crew---Click the link below and get you some killer threads!WTM MERCH!! - https://www.whiskeythrottlemedia.comCheck out our website and socials to stay updated on what we do next!Whiskey Throttle Media Website:https://whiskeythrottlemedia.comWTM Instagram: @whiskeythrottlemedia
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