Show Notes
Rarick, Weege and Matthes talk about the 125cc class from the 'Wick in 2002 including an emotional victory for Danny Smith on a Suzuki 125, Wey's mechanic issues, Henry comeback, Preston 3rd OA, Stew and Reed DNF'ing and much more. Then Danny Smith himself gets on the show to tell us what he remembers from that day.
--- CHAPTERS --- 00:47 Intro and Southwick 2002 setup 03:07 Matthes wrenching for Nick Way 06:04 Danny Smith the underrated Suzuki guy 11:55 Suzuki without Windham and Pastrana 13:41 Stew and Reed DNFs, Henry comeback, Hamblin 24:26 Danny Smith joins: racing after his brother's passing 41:42 Danny on the win, luck and Matthes's 1998 wrenching 46:33 Danny's contract, 250 Supercross rides and Yamaha move 52:17 The San Diego quad and old Supercross tracks 1:00:20 Frog pond layout and Fly helmet gear mix 1:06:39 Matthes's circlip story and clutch bolt blunder 1:13:13 Frog Pond debate and Shane Bess 1:16:04 Re-raceable categories: Who's that guy, s**t kit, Marsac
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