Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast
Stories and strategies that keep the world of motorsports moving forward with host Heather Wilson Schiltz of High Gear Success | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond. | Episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube. If you're into a variety of motorsports disciplines -- motocross, enduro, off-road, GNCC, flat track, roadracing, short course, streetbike and adventure riding, Supercross, Snocross and more -- this is for you. Plus, get insight into and best practices for motorsports marketing, sponsorship, event promotion, rider branding, the business side of the sport and more.
Episodes
Larry Lawrence has spent decades documenting the people, moments and milestones that shaped motorcycle racing in the United States. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with the longtime journalist, historian and RiderFiles.com owner about preserving the sport’s past, the challenges of keeping records accessible, and why so much of racing history is still at risk of being lost.
From early memories of seeing a turquoise and white Harley-Davidson as a child to hosting more than 465 episodes of Motorcycle Men Podcast, Ted Kettler has built a life around motorcycles, storytelling and staying curious. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Ted about his connection to Harley-Davidson, what he has learned through podcasting and why he decided to write The Road Most Traveled.
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Instead of host Heather Wilson Schiltz interviewing a guest on Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast, she joins The Visible CEO Crissy Conner on The Visibility Impact Show for a conversation centered on motorsports event organizers.
They dig into why great events still struggle, where marketing and operations often fall apart, and what organizers can do to build more sustainable, memorable events. From branding and budget...
Backcountry Discovery Routes has become one of the most recognizable names in adventure riding, but behind every route is years of planning, volunteer efforts and a bigger mission tied to access, education and community.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Inna Thorn, Executive Director and VP of the Backcountry Discovery Routes Board, and Tim James, Board President and Creative Director, about h...
When Kristen Almer lost her 11-year-old nephew Logan in a tragic ATV accident, her family’s life changed forever. She then turned unimaginable grief into a mission to help prevent similar tragedies for other families. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz talks with Kristen about how that devastating loss led to years of research, difficult questions, and eventually the creation of the RideSafe Foundation.
Thi...
Trevor Schoonover and James Wright have lived the kind of stories that make dual sport riding (and podcasting) so addictive. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the co-hosts of Tallboys & Trackmasters and members of Fairmont Dual Sport Riders (FDSR) to talk about how their club grew from a loose Facebook group into one of the most engaged dual sport riding communities in West Virginia.
The...
From GNCC mudders to Arenacross under the lights, Zac Herrin has built a career giving motorsports athletes a voice — and he’s doing it across some of the biggest stages in off-road and stadium racing.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Zac about how he unexpectedly had a microphone put in his hand, what it’s like calling GNCC with 45-minute lap gaps versus 20-second Arenacross laps, and how ann...
This episode offers up a change of pace from traditional episodes of Momentum: A Motorsports podcast.
Motorcycle podcasts collide for a laid-back, laugh-heavy round of "Motorcycle Jeopardy." Hear questions ranging from MSRP to roadside oddities, Airbnb stays, and U.S. highway trivia. Test your own knowledge as you listen or watch, or simply enjoy the show.
Host Heather Wilson Schiltz (Momentum: A Motorsport...
Preston Campbell grew up in the back of a box van traveling to races with his dad, Johnny Campbell. Today, he’s built a racing career of his own -- contesting in National Hare and Hound races for JCR Honda and international rally competitions for Honda HRC. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Preston to talk about his progression from NHHA to finishing runner-up in the Rally2 class at the leg...
Amanda Van Den Elzen didn’t enter motorsports through racing herself. She got pulled in when her husband decided to trade drifting and rally racing for short course off-road. Since then, they’ve built VDE Racing from the ground up, learned sponsorship through trial and error, and developed a “partner-first” mindset that’s helped fund their program beyond race results.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chat...
Big dreams don’t start under bright lights. They start in the paddock, surrounded by family, mentors, and opportunity. And behind every rising racer is a grassroots program building skills, confidence and community long before the spotlight.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Mike Correa, founder and operator of South Florida MiniGP (SFLminiGP), a youth road racing series that’s now heading into ...
Motorcycle coaching is about so much more than speed. It’s about safety, confidence, mentorship, and keeping riders in the sport for life. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Lindsey Scheltema, Executive Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about how her career has come “full circle” from racing and live event operations to leading a national organiza...
From pyro booms you can feel in the stands to the cinematic opening ceremonies that set the tone for the night, Kat Voiles is part of the team responsible for turning Monster Energy SMX World Championship race weekends into a full-scale live experience.
In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz chats with Kat about her eight-season journey with Feld Entertainment -- from coordinating interviews in media operation...
At just 18 years old, Kade Johnson has already built a résumé that most racers only dream of. With more than 70 career championships, an AMA Supercross SMX Next win and his first Pro Motocross start under his belt, Kade joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to share the mindset, sacrifices and support system that have shaped his journey so far.
Kade reflects on his family’s decision to move across the country to support ...
Hey Momentum listeners!
Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast will not be releasing new episodes on Christmas or New Year's Day. However, I have been busy pre-recording content for Jan.
I wish you happy holidays and a fantastic start to 2026!
The next new episode will drop on Jan 8. Until next time -- keep the momentum rolling!
-Heather Wilson Schiltz
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you're a racer looking to show sponsors ho...
Larry Mills and his family have spent more than three decades building DP Brakes into a performance-driven, rider-first brand. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Larry to explore the family history behind DP Brakes, the aviation roots that shaped its technology, and why being present at the track still matters in today’s digital world.
Larry shares what actually goes into producing a high-quality brake pad, w...
This episode with Adam McGill gets real. Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with one of ATV racing’s most recognizable personalities to talk about how he built his 20-plus-year professional career from faxing resumes to landing lifetime contracts with sponsors and why fan relationships and youth riders matter so much to him.
Adam opens up about his most meaningful win with his dad by his side, the heart behind Vin...
Mark Long, host and producer of Driven to Ride Podcast and Director of Media Operations for Flint Rock, shares how a childhood spent in an automotive household, a career in radio, and a lifelong love of motorcycles all converged into his current work creating rider-focused stories.
Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Mark to talk about his transition from being on-air talent to behind-the-scenes production, t...
From rebuilding vintage Hondas with high-schoolers to teaching adults how to wrench with confidence, Steve Knoble has turned mechanical know-how into a mission. In this episode, Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with the creator behind Knoble Moto to talk about his journey from millwright and NASA fabricator to YouTube educator, hands-on instructor, and advocate for bringing shop class back to schools through MotoGo ...
Fred Bramblett has built one of the most consistent, rider-focused series of street and adventure getaways in the U.S. In this episode, host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Fred to break down how Rides4Fun came to life, how he chooses venues, and why consistency is the foundation of every event he organizes.
Fred shares how he structures routes for both street and ADV riders, the amenities he looks for when sel...
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