Oz Moto Podcast
Oz Moto Podcast an Aussie based guy covering the premier Australian motorcycle races, ASBK, MX Nationals, Australian SX and more, hosted by Marty Dowd who has been involved in the industry for over 20 years from privateer mechanic, factory team mechanic, team manager, to a factory team manager, he has seen the sport from the other side of the garage and is able to give an insight to what most people don't get to see.
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Oz Moto Podcast #49
03/28/2022
Oz Moto Podcast #49
Nathan Crawford joins me on the phone to go over his injury that occures 1 week out from he ProMX Championship. Nato and I then reflect on Rd 1 at Wonthaggi, with interviews with MX1 2nd place Aaron Tanti, MX2 riders Alex Larwood 2nd for the day and Noah Ferguson
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Oz Moto Podcast #48
03/24/2022
Oz Moto Podcast #48
I preview the first round of the ProMx to be held at Wontaggi, interviews with Dylan Wills as he steps up into the Husqvarna Factory Team, Hayden Mellross as he switches from Yamaha to GASGAS and Kyle Webster as he embarks on his rookie year in MX1, expert tips from Jackson Richardson and Cru Halliday
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Oz Moto Podcast #47
03/23/2022
Oz Moto Podcast #47
Tom Toparis joins me once aagain as we reflect on Rd2 of the ASBK from Qld Raceway, interviews with Broc Pearson, Josh Waters, Mike Jones who dominated Rd2 and Special Guest Oli Bayliss as he prepares for the 2022 WSS Championship.
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Oz Moto Podcast #46
03/01/2022
Oz Moto Podcast #46
After 2 years Racing is finally back baby. with near perfect conditions for Rd1 1 of ASBK at PI it was sure was a relief for everyone. Tom Toparis joins me on the phone to co-host with interviews with Tom Edwards, Cru Halliday and Superbike Round 1 winner Bryan Staring
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Oz Moto Podcast #45
05/11/2021
Oz Moto Podcast #45
Jackson Richardson joins me as we debrief the first 2 rounds of the new ProMX Championship. interviews with MX1 Rookie and current Red Plate Holder Regan Duffy. Back in form and back on the box Hayden Mellross, and finally Kyle Webster on his dominant performance so far in MX2.
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Oz Moto Podcast Show #44
03/22/2021
Oz Moto Podcast Show #44
Well now that 2020 is in the rear view mirror and we are finally able to go racing, we dusted off the microphone and started the band back up again. Phil Harlum joins me to review the first round of ASBK. Interviews with Oli Bayliss on his debut in the Superbike Class, Glenn Allerton reflects on what might have been, and Hayden Mellross on his return to MX Racing and throwing the leathers on for a 2 up ride at Winton.
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Oz Moto Podcast #43
08/13/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #43
We have dusted off the microphones and cobwebs off the mixer and fired the computer up once again. After a few months off and with some racing getting back underway we thought it was time to get up and running again. Just a short show with Conor Fraser in studio as we chat with Josh Green about his success at the first Transmoto event in 2020, and also Tom Toparis on his eventful first round of the BSB.
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Oz Moto Podcast #42
04/07/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #42
Seeing that we should be talking about the results from the first 2 rounds of the MX Nationals from this past weekend we kept the ball rolling by getting Scott Lillis from Penrite Honda to co-host via phone on whats been going on the the different measures Teams are now exploring by getting content out on Social Media sights. Interviews with Aaron Tanti, Hayden Mellross, Dean Ferris, Kirk Gibb and Kyle Webster.
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Oz Moto Podcast #41
04/03/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #41
With everything on hold we thought it would be a good idea to get Brent Duffe (Justin Brayton's Mechanic) Factory Honda Mechanic to give an insight along with some tech tips when working on your bike at home.
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Oz Moto Podcast #40
04/02/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #40
Glenn Allerton joins me in studio to talk about the Shark Race R Pro GP Helmet, Glenn has been wearing Shark helmets for the past 6 years and tell us about what he has noticed with the changes made to Sharks class leading helmet.
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Oz Moto Podcast #39
03/31/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #39
A Massive ASBK Show with Phil Harlum joining me on the phone fro the entire show to go over ASBK Rd 1 and also where things are at regarding racing due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Interviews with a number of ASK heavy weights, Wayne Maxwell, Cru Halliday, Glenn Allerton, Josh Waters, Mike Jones, Oli Bayliss and Tom Toparis, as they reflect on their Rd 1 performances and the hopes of being able to get back on the grid in the not to distant future.
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Oz Moto Podcast #38
03/23/2020
Oz Moto Podcast #38
On the Show Tonight Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to discuss the delay of the MX Nationals and along with it his return to Racing due to the rapidly increasing Covid-19 virus. We also head to the US and talk to Brent Duffe and Justin Brayton regarding the halt to racing over there and the possible resumption of the SX season in Sept.
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Oz Moto Show #37
02/04/2020
Oz Moto Show #37
On the show tonight Tom Toparis joins me in studio to go over the ASBK Test and also his ride in the European rounds of the 600SS championship. We catch up With Brent Duffe (Factory HRC Mechanic) on the SX so far and what we can expect heading east, we get a glimpse behind the doors of Factory Honda. The Ritcho Report is back brought to you by The Tool Store.
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Oz Moto Show #36
01/13/2020
Oz Moto Show #36
Hayden Mellross joins me in studio for the first show in 2020, Brent Duffe takes us behind HRC Honda and swapping a motor in under 35mins at St Louis. Jay Wilson deals with the excitement of a childhood dream lining up for the first race of the season at A1 and Aaron Tanti bounces back at St Louis after his an unlucky A1, and looks to make a mends at A2.
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Oz Moto Show #35
12/03/2019
Oz Moto Show #35
Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to break down the biggest SX event of the year in Aus, so much build up leading to this event and it didn't disappoint. Guests include Josh Osby, Jay Wilson, Cam Sinclair, Stephen Gall and what would a show be without the Ritcho Report.
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Oz Moto Show #34
11/20/2019
Oz Moto Show #34
Tonights Show we wrap up Rd4 from Auckland with the main man behind it Adam Bailey who gives us an insight into the going ons behind the scenes to make these events happen. Justin Brayton's Mechanic Brent Duffe joins me to discuss how he became a race mechanic and what is in store for 2020. The Ritcho Report with Jackson Richardson wraps up the show.
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Oz Moto Show #33
11/11/2019
Oz Moto Show #33
Connor Tierney joins me to debrief Rd 3 and his first race win. Josh Hill on how the CDR ride came about, his wild ride on hill climb bikes and possibly stepping back into AMA SX in 2020. Henry Miller gets a last minute call up from Raceline KTM and will be riding the last 2 rounds how did this all come about? Scott Lillis talks to us regarding the large Penrite Honda presence this year and general chit chat. Ritcho Report from the one and only Jackson Richardson.
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Oz Moto Show #32
11/06/2019
Oz Moto Show #32
On Tonights Show Mike Jones wins the Championship over Troy Herfoss in an epic last race last lap battle of the season. Troy Bayliss reflects on Ducati's championship in 20 years & this weekends Motorcycle Festival in Wollongong. Tom Toparis finished where he started the season with pole & 2 race wins he takes us through his near perfect season. Tom Edwards tells us how the guest ride came about with the Bikebiz R6 & first race on a 600. Phil Harlum takes us through the highs & lows of the championship.
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Oz Moto Show #31
10/21/2019
Oz Moto Show #31
Kyle Webster and Hayden Mellross join me in studio as we discuss the highs and lows of Rd 2 from Gillman Speedway SA. Josh Proctor from Protraxx tell us what goes into building a SX track from start to finish. Mitchell Oldenburg takes us through his first victory here on Aussie soil. We call Jatz Richardson out of the blue to take us through that crash at Brisbane, the extent of his injury and insight to his fav TV show The Bachelor. We have a couple of calls asking the boys some questions also.
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Oz Moto Show #30
10/15/2019
Oz Moto Show #30
On tonight's show Hayden Mellross and Connor Tierney join me in studio as we reflect on Rd 1 of SX from QLD, interviews with Serco Yamaha's Aaron Tanti, Penrite Hondas Chris Blose and CDR Monster Energy's Dan Reardon. Hear what they all had to say about Rd 1 and what we can expect for the rest of the season.
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Oz Moto Show #29
10/10/2019
Oz Moto Show #29
On tonights show, Adam Bailey (AME), takes us through the upcoming season and what happens behind the scenes of SXOPEN. Justin Brayton takes us through his prep to defend his title and signing that Factory Honda Contract for next year. SX2 Defending Champ Jay Wilson talks about the stacked SX2 field along with his plans to race AMA SX. American Josh Osby reflects on 2018 and how he plans to step it up. Jackson Richardson tells us how his deal came about and what antics he will be getting up to this year.
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Oz Moto Show #28
10/08/2019
Oz Moto Show #28
Newly crowned Australian Supersport Champion Tom Toparis joins me on the phone to discus his dominant performance so far this year along with his ventures that he has had overseas competing in Europe. Defending superbike Champion Troy Herfoss takes us through what he changed from the beginning of the year to turn his year around and now be leading the championship, finally Matt Walters a SBK privateer had an outstanding Saturday qualifying 3rd talks to us about his family backed team.
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Oz Moto Show #27
10/03/2019
Oz Moto Show #27
On tonight's Show We go through the highs and lows from MXON at Assen along with those trying conditions, interviews with Australian Team Manager Michael Byrne, Team Captain Dean Ferris and debutants Kyle Webster and Regan Duffy take us through first MXON, we also catch up with Austin Kent who wrenched for Regan.
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Oz Moto Show #26
09/17/2019
Oz Moto Show #26
On tonights show Hayden Mellross and Rhys Budd both join me in studio as we preview the MXON that will be held in Assen at the end of the month. We have interviews with the Team Captain Dean Ferris as he prepares for his 6th appearance at MXON and how his prep has been going. We also interview both Kyle Webster (MX2) and Regan Duffy (MXOPEN) who make their debut in MXON we find out their reactions when they found out and what they are looking forward to the most in Assen.
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Oz Moto Show #25
09/12/2019
Oz Moto Show #25
Glenn Allerton joins me in studio as we break apart Round 5 of the ASBL Championship from Winton in Victoria. With only 2 rounds left of the championship we interview 3 of the 5 big hitters that are going to slug it out to the end Troy Herfoss who had a disastrous time in qualifying but came out swinging in the races. Also Mike Jones and Wayne Maxwell who battled both races to the end.
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Oz Moto Show #24
08/20/2019
Oz Moto Show #24
On tonight's show we go through what it takes to get a good start and get that holeshot. Dean Ferris takes us through his thumb injury and plans for 2020. Jay Wilson starts training this week to defend his SX2 Championship and we also talk about his up coming venture to compete in the first 6 rounds of the AMA 2020 SX. Craig Dack once again gives us an insight to running a factory race team and also takes us through how starts have changed over the years.
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Oz Moto Show #23
08/07/2019
Oz Moto Show #23
On the show tonight Scott Lillis and I reflect on the final 2 rounds of the MX Nationals from Coolum and the 2019 season. MX2 Champ Wilson Todd goes over his back to back MX2 titles and what he has planed for the future. MXD Champ Regan Duffy about how he dealt with the pressure of winning that tittle and his dominant second race on Sunday to secure the title. American Justin Rodbell takes us through his season here in Aus and the upcoming SX season as he hopes to secure a ride here for the 2020 season.
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Oz Moto Show #22
08/03/2019
Oz Moto Show #22
Sean Featherstone and Chris Woods join me from Coolum before the final day of racing where the 2019 champions will be crowned this afternoon, and we also talk about the Raceline Performance Shops in Qld and NSW and the services they offer to their customer.
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Oz Moto Show #21
07/30/2019
Oz Moto Show #21
On tonights show Brett Metcalfe's Mechanic Scott Lillis from Penrite Honda joins me on the phone to wrap up a, lets say, interesting round of the MX Nationals from Moree, where proceedings were cut short due to medical reasons, we interview 2 riders who both had huge crashes Rhys Budd and Jay Wilson about the round and with the last 2 rounds this weekend how they are preparing for it. Scott also tells us about his experience in the AMA and gives us a inside look into how things operate in teams in the US.
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Oz Moto Podcast Show #21
07/30/2019
Oz Moto Podcast Show #21
On tonights show Brett Metcalfe's Mechanic Scott Lillis from Penrite Honda joins me on the phone to wrap up a, lets say, interesting round of the MX Nationals from Moree, where proceedings were cut short due to medical reasons, we interview 2 riders who both had huge crashes Rhys Budd and Jay Wilson about the round and with the last 2 rounds this weekend how they are preparing for it. Scott also tells us about his experience in the AMA and gives us a inside look into how things operate in teams in the US.
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