Stories and strategies that keep the world of motorsports moving forward with host Heather Wilson Schiltz of High Gear Success | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond. | Episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.
If you're into a variety of motorsports disciplines -- motocross, enduro, off-road, GNCC, flat track, roadracing, short course, streetbike and adventure riding, Supercross, Snocross and more -- this is for you.
Plus, get insight into and best practices for motorsports marketing, sponsorship, event promotion, rider branding, the business side of the sport and more.
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Backcountry Discovery Routes has become one of the most recognizable names in adventure riding, but behind every route is years of planning, volunteer efforts and a bigger mission tied to access, education and community.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Inna Thorn, Executive Director and VP of the Backcountry Discovery Routes Board, and Tim James, Board President and Creative Director, about how BDR grew from one route into a nationwide network of backcountry motorcycle adventures. They also share how routes are developed, how the films and dealer screenings help grow the sport and why protecting public lands is a critical part of the organization’s future.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How Backcountry Discovery Routes got started in 2010
The difference between a traditional cross-state BDR and a shorter BDR-X loop
What goes into route development, from early map research to final filming expeditions
How riders can download GPS tracks, use maps and tap into route-specific resources
Why BDR routes are making a real economic impact in small rural communities
How documentary films, dealer screenings and live broadcasts have helped grow awareness and community
The challenges tied to public land access and why advocacy partnerships matter
What new BDR routes and projects riders can look forward to next
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
When Kristen Almer lost her 11-year-old nephew Logan in a tragic ATV accident, her family’s life changed forever. She then turned unimaginable grief into a mission to help prevent similar tragedies for other families. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Kristen about how that devastating loss led to years of research, difficult questions, and eventually the creation of the RideSafe Foundation.
This conversation goes far beyond statistics. Kristen explains the common patterns she has uncovered in youth ATV and UTV tragedies, why so many families don’t recognize the risks until it’s too late, and how RideSafe is working to reach kids directly through schools and community partnerships. From industry blind spots to practical ways communities can help, this episode offers an honest look at a problem that affects far more families than many realize.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The story of Logan and the tragedy that changed Kristen’s life
What Kristen uncovered after years of researching youth ATV and UTV incidents
Why many families using these vehicles recreationally don’t see themselves in traditional powersports safety messaging
The common mistakes and overlooked factors that show up again and again in youth tragedies
How RideSafe Foundation works with schools and communities to create hands-on educational events
Why racers, athletes, and the broader powersports industry may be part of the solution
How parents, schools, companies, and local communities can support the mission
📲 Connect with Kristen Almer and the RideSafe Foundation on LinkedIn
EP33: Unspoken Trail Rules & Dual Sport Culture - Trevor Schoonover & James Wright, Tallboys & Trackmasters Podcast Hosts and Fairmont Dual Sport Riders Members
Trevor Schoonover and James Wright have lived the kind of stories that make dual sport riding (and podcasting) so addictive. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the co-hosts of Tallboys & Trackmasters and members of Fairmont Dual Sport Riders (FDSR) to talk about how their club grew from a loose Facebook group into one of the most engaged dual sport riding communities in West Virginia.
They also dive into Adventure Travel Day at the West Virginia State Capitol, why tourism matters to West Virginia’s economy, and what it meant to record their 100th episode live onsite.
Plus, hear how the 304 Detour event evolved and some trail etiquette that keeps group rides fun, safe and welcoming.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How Adventure Travel Day / Motorsports Day showcases the impact of motorsports tourism at the WV State Capitol
Their favorite Tallboys & Trackmasters Podcast interviews
How both guys got into riding and how FDSR friendships changed their lives
The origin story of Fairmont Dual Sport Riders and how the club became a major force in WV dual sport riding
Inside the club’s signature event: the 304 Detour
Route planning and trail layout lessons: why you can’t please everyone and how events improve over time
Trail etiquette that matters
“Leave it better than you found it” — why FDSR prioritizes cleanup and partners with Tread Lightly!
Trevor’s moto-camping must-haves and why pepperoni rolls are the ultimate WV trail food
From GNCC mudders to Arenacross under the lights, Zac Herrin has built a career giving motorsports athletes a voice — and he’s doing it across some of the biggest stages in off-road and stadium racing.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Zac about how he unexpectedly had a microphone put in his hand, what it’s like calling GNCC with 45-minute lap gaps versus 20-second Arenacross laps, and how announcers balance storytelling, professionalism and real emotion when races don’t go to plan. They also dig into podium interviews as a skill riders should practice just like starts and corners.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The moment that launched Zac’s announcing career
Why GNCC families endure tight turnarounds and brutal conditions
The key differences between calling GNCC and Arenacross
Why riders should practice interviews like they practice racing and how that ties directly to value for sponsors
The behind-the-scenes reality of live production: what’s in the headset, what’s on the screen, and what’s not
How announcers can influence perception and why personality matters
How Zac protects his voice and energy across long race weekends and a heavy travel schedule
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
This episode offers up a change of pace from traditional episodes of Momentum: A Motorsports podcast.
Motorcycle podcasts collide for a laid-back, laugh-heavy round of "Motorcycle Jeopardy." Hear questions ranging from MSRP to roadside oddities, Airbnb stays, and U.S. highway trivia. Test your own knowledge as you listen or watch, or simply enjoy the show.
Host Heather Wilson Schiltz (Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast) is joined by Drew Faulkner and Mark Scherrens (Moto Adventurer Unscripted), Ted Kettler (Motorcycle Men Podcast + Ride With Ted), and Trevor Schoonover + James Wright (Tallboys and Trackmasters) for a friendly “Hollywood Squares” style showdown.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Quick intros, each host’s favorite bike, and a few hilarious fun facts
Ted’s game rules
MSRP guesses that expose who shops bikes “for fun”
Learn OEM colorways and paint names: It’s not red. It’s Candy Ardent Red.
Roadside attractions you may want to add to your next route
Coast-to-coast interstate knowledge
Post-game banter and ideas for future categories (tires, beer and event marketing)
Preston Campbell grew up in the back of a box van traveling to races with his dad, Johnny Campbell. Today, he’s built a racing career of his own -- contesting in National Hare and Hound races for JCR Honda and international rally competitions for Honda HRC. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Preston to talk about his progression from NHHA to finishing runner-up in the Rally2 class at the legendary Dakar Rally.
Preston shares what it’s really like to race nearly 5,000 miles over two weeks in Saudi Arabia, what road book navigation is like, and why slowing down to regroup was his strategy when mistakes happened. From 4 a.m. starts and 12-hour days on the bike to sleeping in desert bivouacs to riding at average speeds of 60+ mph, this conversation gives an honest look at what Dakar demands physically and mentally.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How National Hare and Hound racing prepared him for high-speed rally competition
What Dakar actually looks like — 13 stages, almost 5,000 miles, one rest day and nonstop navigation
How road book navigation works and why it feels like “texting and driving” at race pace
The physical and mental grind of 12-hour days
Managing mistakes without turning one error into two
What marathon bivouacs are like (including sleeping in motorhomes or even tents in the dunes)
The behind-the-scenes support system of the Monster Energy Honda HRC team
How he decompressed after returning home — and what’s next in rally racing
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
EP30: Building Partnerships That Fund Your Race Program - Amanda Van Den Elzen, Racer On Demand Founder
Amanda Van Den Elzen didn’t enter motorsports through racing herself. She got pulled in when her husband decided to trade drifting and rally racing for short course off-road. Since then, they’ve built VDE Racing from the ground up, learned sponsorship through trial and error, and developed a “partner-first” mindset that’s helped fund their program beyond race results.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Amanda about what a brand really is (hint: it’s not just your logo), why “winning” isn’t the main value you bring to partners, and how racers can stand out from others in the lineup through story, consistency, and real data.
Amanda also shares how Racer On Demand’s print-on-demand merch model helps racers generate income without the headache of inventory. Plus, they share a simple homework assignment that racers can use this week to start clarifying their brand.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The moment VDE Racing had to shift from a “sportsman mindset” to a pro partnership strategy
What a brand actually is
Why partners don’t always care if you win... and what they do care about instead
The “bigger pie” analogy: how racers, series and tracks can grow motorsports funding together
The value of the fan demographic data that VDE Racing collected
Racer On Demand’s merch program: print-on-demand storefronts + monthly payouts with no inventory
What keeps partners coming back year after year: meaningful relationships, not transactions
One small step racers can take this week to define and show up with a stronger brand
Big dreams don’t start under bright lights. They start in the paddock, surrounded by family, mentors, and opportunity. And behind every rising racer is a grassroots program building skills, confidence and community long before the spotlight.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Mike Correa, founder and operator of South Florida MiniGP (SFLminiGP), a youth road racing series that’s now heading into its 11th season. Mike shares how the organization grew from a simple goal — getting his son into the sport — into one of the largest mini organizations in the United States, with dozens of alumni racing in MotoAmerica and competing overseas.
They also talk about how SFLminiGP removes barriers for new families with rental bikes and gear, what the paddock culture looks like on a typical weekend, and why insurance is the toughest challenge event organizers face in today’s motorsports world.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How Mike launched SFLminiGP in 2015
How rentals and gear make it easier for families to try road racing
What makes SFLminiGP’s paddock feel like a big family
How teen coaches help younger riders learn in a way that actually clicks
The 2026 season structure
The basics of the bike progression for kids
What it took to earn FIM MotoMini Cup approval
Why Florida venue options have shrunk post-COVID and how insurance impacts where they can race
Mike’s advice for new families
What’s next: growing the nonprofit MiniSBK USA to support riders financially
Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about how her career has come “full circle” from racing and live event operations to leading a national organization focused on professional standards for coaching motorcyclists.
Lindsey shares how USMCA was born out of a surprising gap discovered during an effort to bring back high school motocross, what the certification process includes, and why coaching is becoming a key part of sustaining motorcycling across disciplines -- from motocross to adventure riding to track days.
They also discuss what truly makes a coach impactful and how USMCA’s next chapter is expanding through coach calls, an in-person summit, and its acquisition by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Why AIMExpo was a networking goldmine—and how relationships drive business in motorsports
Lindsey’s “full circle” journey from racer to Arenacross/Supercross operations to connector and leader at USMCA
The surprising moment that sparked USMCA’s creation
What USMCA certification includes: background screening, CPR/first aid, concussion/heat/cardiac training, reference checks, and more
How coaching supports lifelong riding across multiple disciplines and at every experience level
The role of follow-up and mentorship in building rider confidence and long-term success
Online coaching growth: why it helps, and why it can’t fully replace in-person instruction
The biggest misconception Lindsey wants to clear up: great rider ≠ great coach
What’s next for USMCA: coach calls, an in-person Coach Summit, and expanded opportunities through MIC
🌐 Get info about USMCA and becoming a coach:
EP27: Stadium Magic (What It Takes to Produce SMX) - Kat Voiles, Feld Entertainment Sr. Live Event Manager
From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live experience.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Kat about her eight-season journey with Feld Entertainment -- from coordinating interviews in media operations to overseeing what fans watch and hear inside the stadium. Kat shares what goes into pre-season content capture, how storylines evolve week to week, why the touring schedule demands constant adaptability, and what it’s like calling the show in her headset.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
What a Senior Live Event Manager oversees on race weekend
How pre-season media sessions capture hours of athlete content that fuels storytelling across all 31 SMX rounds
The behind-the-scenes work that brings opening ceremonies to life, including video, timing and pyro
Touring series realities: how planning for upcoming rounds happens while you’re still executing the current one
How stadium tech changes from venue to venue
Weather contingency planning: building Plan B, C, and D and making real-time calls when conditions aren’t safe
Why Kat thrives in show control, what “a good day” sounds like in her headset, and how she’s learned to roll with chaos
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
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SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
