Show Notes
Paul Perebijnos joins Matthes, Rarick and Weege to talk about Dean WIlson's day at the Wick in 2011, how he prepared for it, how it was almost a disaster, winning the national title this season, how he got the job at PC, working for Dean, their "fight" the next year and much more.
--- CHAPTERS --- 00:46 Intro and Southwick 2011 setup 02:36 Paul on why he picked Southwick 05:08 Head gasket and the save bike board 09:39 Title fight, Baggett and Rattray drama 15:15 Hurricane Irene and Swanepoel's moto win 19:50 Dean's work ethic and Baggett rivalry roots 25:06 The giant IMS gas tank and Florida training 32:09 Other Southwick storylines: Barcia, Dungey, Troll Train 37:58 How Paul got the job at Pro Circuit 40:12 JWR fiasco and working for Blake 48:42 Categories: who really won the race 55:26 Lit Kid and Turbo Reef gear awards 1:01:19 Jacob Marsak Award 1:04:36 WTF happened and sign-off
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