Flipping the switch with Luca Marsalisi - Pro Motocross and Supercross Racer

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In this podcast, we talk about what we know best; motocross training, and what it takes to get to the top level in this sport. On MX Mastery, you can look forward to everything from conversations with top athletes to topics like fitness, supercross, racing, amateur, professional, etc. If it’s moto, we’re going to talk about it!

In today’s episode, we have a conversation with Luca Marsalisi. Today we’re joined on the show by Luca Marsalisi. Luca is a long time member at MTF who currently races pro supercross and motocross for the Rock River Yamaha team.

Luca is the perfect example of someone who decided to flip the switch and become the type of person that can make it as a professional. His character and work ethic makes him a role model to the other members at MTF, and the perfect athlete to have on our podcast!

If you want to follow Luca, you can do so here: @marsalisi_174

Time Stamps:

0:42 - Who is Luca Marsalisi? The elevator pitch

2:12 - Everyone can spot a “podium voice” a mile away

5:42 - What was the hardest thing about transitioning from amateur to pro?

10:28 - The pace at the pro races is slower than at the practice track

16:00 - What’s the right thing to do when you’re not comfortable at a track?

18:35 - How did Luca find his way to MTF?

22:35 - When did Luca flip the switch and decide to make a run at being a professional?

25:30 - My earliest memory of Luca back in 2017

28:56 - Who did Luca look up to when he started taking the sport seriously?

34:28 - What it’s like getting more support and landing yourself a ride on a team

44:00 - What role does family play in all of this?

47:12 - Adam Cianciarulo is such a good role model in this sport

50:35 - Be happy where you are while striving for where you want to be

53:07 - What does having kids do to the top guys?

56:13 - Do you have any favorite memories or crazy s*** these guys asked you to do?

57:55 - Marty’s crazy whoop speed and Luca’s progression in supercross

1:03:45 - Why do we put the amateurs on supercross more often?

1:05:05 - What is it like to race in the 450 class?

1:08:05 - Kenny coming to race the outdoors

109:50 - The state of the 450 class

1:14:25 - Sign up for our online training!

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