For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s revamped 1987 CR80R. Photo Credit: Honda’s CR80R was the fire-breather of the class in 1986 and Big Red had even more heat on tap…
Super Stats: Championship Points Percentages and the 85% Benchmark
Through 7 rounds of 450 Supercross in 2024, there have been 175 potential points up for grabs and the current points standing is: Rider Points through 7 Rounds 2024 Points Percentage % Jett Lawrence 135 77.14% Cooper Webb 132 75.43%…
Triumph TF 250-X Questions Answered
The Triumph TF 250-X is here! It took a while, but it’s arriving in dealers as we speak so Triumph offered us to come ride the bike at the Gatorback facility in Florida. So what do you guys want to…
Tedesco, Carmichael, Stanton from Florida Archive
Steve, Kris Keefer and Michael Lindsey of VitalMX are DEEEEEP in the bowels of Florida for the Triumph media launch of their new 250cc Motocross bike and they pulled in Hot Sauce, Ivan Tedesco, the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Stanton…
Slater Skins Air Box Lid Cover (2024 YZ250F/YZ450F)
Remember Slater Skins? Yeah, the Blue Buffalo Supercross Team that had the complete signage/coverings across their bikes was John Slater’s brainchild, but most recently he has started to offer air box covers for late model YZ-F’s that increase airflow. We…
Super Stats: Comparing Riders Averages in Standard Mains vs Triple Crown Rounds
We have now had 15 total Triple Crown Supercross rounds since the format started in 2018. While only Eli Tomac has started all 15 of these events, we now have a decent sample size to compare how riders fare in…
“Maxxis Tires” – Classic Ink #56 “Honda Off-Road Ads 1978”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s off-road ads for the 1978 season. Honda’s “Going Strong!” ad campaign for 1978 projected a great deal of positivity about the new products coming…
Roczen, Nicoletti, Noren, Blankenship Archive
Ken Roczen has risen from the ashes again to secure another win on the kickstarting Suzuki in Glendale! Ken lead wire to wire and comes on to talk about enjoying these wins later in his career. Phil Nicoletti is on…
Daytime Program: Glendale
Glendale usually provides close racing for us fans and this year even though the main events were not barn burners the track itself was really good to watch riders techniques. Throttle control, long rhythms, deep transitions and slick whoops provided…
Pro Circuit Glendale SX Post-Race PulpCasts
Roczen wins! Listen individually below or subscribe to The Steve Matthes Show on your Podcast player of choice to listen to them seamlessly while driving or working in the garage.