The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

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The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

Show Notes

It's The Troy Lee Designs Race Tech Blair Matthes Project where industry insiders Daniel Blair and Steve Matthes dig in on a multitude of topics. In today's episode, we are joined by RJ Hampshire who tells us all about his new deal with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati. Let's dive in!

--- CHAPTERS --- 00:16 Intro and sponsor reads 04:14 ClubMX boot camp and the new 27 Yamahas 07:35 Which coast will ClubMX riders race? 12:00 RJ Hampshire joins the show 14:46 Choosing TLD Ducati and being his own agent 19:10 Training at the Lawrence compound 27:00 New Ducati, TLD gear and sponsors 31:08 Teammate uncertainty and RJ's growing fan base 40:32 RJ wrap-up and reaction 43:29 Rockstar Husky team's legacy 46:23 Supercross track maps rant 55:20 Zul and Seat Concepts reads, 20-man mains and points 1:01:25 WSX collapse and Daniel's lost 50K

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