Exhaust #216: The Tao of Tomac

Exhaust #216: The Tao of Tomac

Eli Tomac is enjoying the career renaissance his predecessors at the top didn't get. Instead of retiring on top, or retiring when he lost his titles, Eli kept going, reinventing himself with Yamaha and coming back stronger than ever. Fans now see Tomac as the living legend that he is, instead of only realizing what you've got when it's gone. He's also personally enjoying the races more than ever, and rapidly climbing the record books.

What leads to this kind of longevity? Jason Weigandt, who has watched most of Tomac's pro races in person and has interviewed him countless times, weighs in. The conclusion is that Eli's career has always been about the long game—and even the occasional "weirdo races," where he doesn't win, fit a pattern to stay safe, stay in the game, and come out all the better for it. He's reaping massive benefits now, as are his fans. Is he an all-timer? Well, as a racer, yes. But bigger than that, Weigandt wonders out loud: have Eli and his father and trainer, John Tomac, carved out the best career arc in the history of the sport? That is likely the case.

Also, Eli himself speaks via this recent interview with Weigandt and Steve Matthes. Enjoy.

The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, WD-40 Brand, and On Track School.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(669)

Exhaust #332: Forkner's Announcent, Triumph Changes, Silly Season and More

Exhaust #332: Forkner's Announcent, Triumph Changes, Silly Season and More

Jason Weigandt reflects on Austin Forkner's career, one with amazing promise and plenty of wins, but also far too many big injuries. Forkner could be a front runner in the 450 class right now, but rac...

9 Juli 29min

Exhaust #331: The Mid-Summer Silly Season Guide

Exhaust #331: The Mid-Summer Silly Season Guide

It was expected to be a quiet off season, but then Cooper Webb started exploring options, Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, the Coenen twins wanted a shot at America and Chase Sexton....I dunno man! It's ...

2 Juli 47min

Exhaust #330: Roger's Collection, and Incomparable Influence

Exhaust #330: Roger's Collection, and Incomparable Influence

Jason Weigandt chats with The Man, Roger De Coster, the most important person in the history of motocross. Roger shows the legitimate 1970's riding gear on display at the race in Thunder Valley, plus ...

17 Juni 32min

Exhaust #329: Weege Chats Coenens with Paul Malin

Exhaust #329: Weege Chats Coenens with Paul Malin

Jason Weigandt chats with long-time MXGP commentator and Motocross of Nations hero Paul Malin to get the inside scoop on Lucas and Sacha Coenen, who will race this weekend in Thunder Valley. Plus, Wee...

11 Juni 1h 23min

Exhaust #328: Inside Info on the New Kawasaki KX327 Two-Stroke

Exhaust #328: Inside Info on the New Kawasaki KX327 Two-Stroke

We need all-around bikes! Kawasaki is throwing a huge curve into the market by building its first full-sized two stroke in over twenty years, the all-new fuel injected 2027 KX327. It's not even eligib...

4 Juni 36min

Exhaust #327: Meet Lucas Coenen

Exhaust #327: Meet Lucas Coenen

There's a 19-year-old phenom from Belgium leading this year's FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), and now he and his twin brother (Sacha, ranked second in the MX2 class) are going to try motocro...

20 Maj 45min

Exhaust #326: Busiest Engine Man, Roczen's Wild Run, Salt Lake Media Review

Exhaust #326: Busiest Engine Man, Roczen's Wild Run, Salt Lake Media Review

Yeah! Jason Weigandt details all the ways Ken Roczen's Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is amazing, then talks to Twisted Development engine builder Jamie Ellis, and Travis Delnicki reviews ...

14 Maj 46min

Exhaust #325: Riders Deny Pressure, Kawasaki Confusion, Husky No More?

Exhaust #325: Riders Deny Pressure, Kawasaki Confusion, Husky No More?

Jason Weigandt details this weekend's incredible Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship battle with Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen nearly deadlocked in points, and a story from 2006 when it was th...

7 Maj 32min

Populärt inom Sport

bank-niva
tutto-balutto
viaplay-f1-podcast
alla-andra-kan-ga-hem
killradet
fotbollsmorgon
nhl-podden-med-bjurman-och-ekeliw
rss-viva-fotboll
rss-90minsvenskan
klubben
rss-rule-britannia
under-isen
hockeypuls
studio-allsvenskan
expressen-fotboll
sillypodden
rss-offside-2
expressen-fotboll-2
vita-gula-bla
klubbans-fel