Pipe Dreams

This week on Pipe Dreams, we’re talking about the latest moves and storylines across motorcycle racing. Ty Scott’s jump to Superbike, the MotoAmerica Superbike title fight, and what the 2027 rider market could look like are all on the table. We also get into MotoGP silly season, the continued growth of WorldSBK, and who we think has the best shot at taking home the GP title.Over in motocross, we break down Jett Lawrence missing SMX and the playoff format, then shift gears to the AFT Championship and Estenson Road Racing. Plenty to catch up on across the paddock.Follow ⁠@pipedreams_pod⁠ on social media!____________________________________________________________________________________Please support our partners: Yuasa Battery: Setting the standard for powersports batteries since 1979. Each and every day, it starts with us.- Find Your Battery: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/#batterysearch- Find Your Local Yuasa Dealer: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/find-a-dealer/- Purchase Online: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/where-to-buy/For more info visit https://www.yuasabatteries.com____________________________________________________________________________________Gulf Point Advisors: A Forward Thinking Wealth Advisory FirmHave financial questions or want to learn more about the benefits of professional money management? Call our good friend Tris at 603-731-3230, email tris@gulfpointadvisors.com or visit gulfpointadvisors.com

Pipe Dreams Podcast returns with a special episode featuring one of the most naturally talented and versatile young riders in American motorcycle racing, Rocco Landers. From growing up around racing in Southern California to dominating MotoAmerica as a teenager, racing in Europe with the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, and eventually earning his first factory opportunity with Indian Motorcycle, Rocco’s career has taken a path few could have predicted.In this episode, Rocco reflects on growing up with his father Stoney Landers as his coach, mechanic, crew chief and biggest supporter, spending his formative years racing in Italy and Spain, and returning to America to become one of the most dominant young riders in MotoAmerica history. He discusses winning two Junior Cup championships and a Twins Cup title, making the jump to Supersport and 1000cc machinery, and experiencing the pressure that came with being labeled a potential future American MotoGP star.Rocco also opens up about the twists and turns of his career, from the Red Bull Rookies Cup and the European development system to opportunities in Twins Cup, Supersport, Stock 1000 and King of the Baggers. He shares what it was like adapting to a 600-pound motorcycle, winning his first Bagger race at COTA, and ultimately landing a factory ride with Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines alongside Troy Herfoss and Hayden Gillim. From the MotoGP dream that never followed a straight path to finally getting a true OEM opportunity, this conversation offers a closer look at the talent, adaptability and mentality behind one of America's most intriguing young racers. This is Rocco Landers.Follow ⁠@pipedreams_pod⁠ on social media!____________________________________________________________________________________Please support our partners: Yuasa Battery: Setting the standard for powersports batteries since 1979. Each and every day, it starts with us.- Find Your Battery: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/#batterysearch- Find Your Local Yuasa Dealer: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/find-a-dealer/- Purchase Online: https://www.yuasabatteries.com/how-to-buy/where-to-buy/For more info visit https://www.yuasabatteries.com____________________________________________________________________________________Gulf Point Advisors: A Forward Thinking Wealth Advisory FirmHave financial questions or want to learn more about the benefits of professional money management? Call our good friend Tris at 603-731-3230, email tris@gulfpointadvisors.com or visit gulfpointadvisors.com

Pipe Dreams Podcast returns with a special episode featuring one of the most respected and resilient riders in American motorcycle racing, Cory West. From his beginnings as a motocross kid in Arkansas to becoming the 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan National Champion, Cory's career is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and an unwavering passion for racing.
In this episode, Cory reflects on more than two decades of competing at the highest level of American road racing, earning AMA Superbike Rookie of the Year honors, navigating the challenges of life as a privateer, and building a reputation as one of the paddock's most versatile riders. He shares stories from years spent piecing together rides, adapting to countless motorcycles, and finding new opportunities as the sport evolved through King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan competition.
Beyond the racetrack, Cory discusses helping develop the Harley-Davidson Pan America into a championship-winning platform, balancing the demands of racing with family life, and the emotions of finally capturing his first professional national championship after 23 years as a pro. From surviving the highs and lows of professional racing to proving that persistence can ultimately pay off, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the sport's most inspiring careers. This is Cory West.
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Pipe Dreams Podcast returns with filmmaker, journalist, photographer, and racer Anthony Sansotta, one of the emerging voices helping document the modern era of American motorcycle racing culture. Through his work behind the camera and his own experiences as a competitor, Anthony has built a unique perspective that bridges racing, storytelling, and the personalities that make the sport special.
In this episode, Anthony reflects on his path from rider and racer to becoming a respected voice in motorcycle media. He discusses covering motocross and AMA Arenacross, developing documentary projects like Following Fillmore, and creating commercial content for brands including Indian Motorcycle and Polaris. He also shares stories from working around events as demanding as Dakar and what it was like to step away from the camera and make his own Super Hooligan debut.
Beyond the racing itself, Anthony offers insight into the evolution of motorcycle media and why storytelling, atmosphere, and culture matter just as much as results sheets. Through Road Race Report and his work across the industry, he is helping shape a more modern approach to bringing fans closer to the sport. This is Anthony Sansotta.
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Pipe Dreams Podcast returns with a special episode featuring one of the most influential figures in motorcycle racing history, Kenny Roberts. From his roots in American flat track to becoming the first American to win a 500cc World Championship, Kenny helped reshape Grand Prix racing and opened the door for generations of American riders.
In this episode, Kenny reflects on his rise through the brutal flat track scene, bringing a dirt-track-inspired riding style to Europe, and changing the way riders approached racing at the highest level. He discusses winning three consecutive 500cc World Championships, battling the world’s best, and representing a new wave of American racers overseas.
Beyond his success on track, Kenny also shares insight into his fight for rider safety, better treatment for competitors, and the modernization of Grand Prix racing. From redefining race craft to building a lasting legacy, this conversation offers a closer look at the mindset and impact of a true pioneer of the sport. This is “King” Kenny Roberts.
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