Exhaust #320: Suzuki's Chris Wheeler on a Possible Comeback
Release Date: 04/02/2026
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Yeah! Weege Show Wednesday tracks the rise and fall and rise and fall and the rise of Suzuki's racing fortunes, with Jason Weigandt tracking the history and then chatting with Suzuki's U.S. racing man Chris Wheeler. Is Ken Roczen's run--which has put him in title contention for this year's title--enough to convince the brand to make a huge comeback (with new bikes?!) in the motocross segment? Also: Weege's first Suzuki. From 1984. A strange time. This week's Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, , Throttle Jockey and and its MotoXTrainer.
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It's Weege Show Wednesday! Lapped traffic remains a hot topic in Monster Energy AMA Supercross following Indianapolis, where Eli Tomac had to walk back his thoughts from a press conference for the first time in his career. He was mad about being blocked by Kevin Moranz and nearly taken down by Vince Friese! Jason Weigandt talks to Moranz and drops some knowledge on how difficult it is to fix the problem. Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Motosport Training.
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An interview-heavy edish of the Wednesday Weege Show, as Jason Weigandt chats with Kris Keefer on Brock Tickle's work in the Monster Energy Kawasaki testing department and then privateer Scott Meshey talks making the Daytona main event....while working on a real industry job during the week! He also has a master's degree! Wow. Also, is Indy the last stand for Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb? Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing and Motosport Training.
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Round 8 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV on Saturday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win for the second straight night. Cole Thompson and Robbie Wageman rounded out the podium. Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference.
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Round 7 of the FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker Performance Audio took place in Reno, NV, on Friday and it was special guest Josh Hill taking the overall win over Ryan Breece and Robbie Wageman. Hear from the top three in the post-race press conference.
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Jason Weigandt provides the final word on Glendale and Monster Energy AMA Supecross before previewing Seattle. Stacked field (still!) racing on what's likely to be a brutal track? Bring it on! Meanwhile, there is something to say about consistency... and the one rider that embodies that through the first five rounds is Hunter Lawrence. Without a main event win, he now is the points leader in the 450 class, but Weege thinks that's a non-story because Hunter will win soon. Then, SLR Honda rider and HVAC expert Justin Rodbell joins us to chat about riding better now that he doesn't have to...
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Yeah! Yoshimura, Yamaha Motorsports and Fly Racing present Weege Show Wednesday, where Jason Weigandt gives the final scoop on what happened at San Diego with a special guest: Jase Macalpine from Gypsy Tales! Are we really witnessing greatness with ? Are the bike changes made the answer to putting him back in the title hunt? Are the fans turning on ? Watch to find out the latest news and scoops in Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
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Round 5 of the FIM AMA Arenacross Championship took place in Toronto on Saturday and it was Ryan Breece sweeping the night. He went 6 for 6 on the weekend, as he sweep Friday night as weel. Austin Politelli took 2nd overall with Cole Thompson rounding out the podium. In the AX Lites Class, Dane Morales was able to get back on the top step after a rough hit last weekend.
info_outlineYeah! Weege Show Wednesday tracks the rise and fall and rise and fall and the rise of Suzuki's racing fortunes, with Jason Weigandt tracking the history and then chatting with Suzuki's U.S. racing man Chris Wheeler. Is Ken Roczen's run--which has put him in title contention for this year's title--enough to convince the brand to make a huge comeback (with new bikes?!) in the motocross segment? Also: Weege's first Suzuki. From 1984. A strange time.
This week's Weege Show Wednesday is brought to you by Yoshimura, Yamaha, Fly Racing, OnTrackSchool.com, Throttle Jockey and Motosporttraining.com and its MotoXTrainer.