Pit Pass Moto

Listen to a "Best Of" segment from Jan. 8th, 2019 including an interview with Aaron Colton.

In 1995, Tulsa native, Tod Hammock, started the arena cross series as a part-time venture (while working as a Kawasaki sales rep full time) then going full time in 2005. The series, now known as the Kicker Arena cross, has grown into the largest series in the genre. In 2018 Hammock started the process of finding a media company to produce a show and cover the events. “We looked at multiple outlets and came to an agreement with Fox Sports 2. We felt it would be the perfect fit.”

Trevor Stewart had a great year for JCR/Honda, clinching the 2018 AMA BIG 6 WCGP Championship. Stewart, again racing for JCR/Honda, finished in second place of the 2019 SoCal GP in the AMA District 37 Gran Prix which occurred January 18, 2019. The next event will be February 9, 2019 at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, CA.

Tristan Avery competed at the professional level in flat track in 2015. Avery finished the 2018 AFT Singles in 10th place in the standings, finishing first at the Sacramento Mile. For 2019, Avery will be racing for Waters Auto body Racing once again in the AFT Singles class. Waters Auto body will be outfitting Avery with a 2019 KTM 450SX-F race machine.

Lee Collins owns WHR Motorsports. In December, it was announced that WHR Motorsports had acquired endurocross from Bonnier Corporation. The acquisition added to WHR’s events which included Arena cross, Supermoto, and indoor/outdoor Monster Truck events.

The oldest brother of the Hayden family of racers will join Estenson Racing Team in the American Flat Track. He has joined the team as Director of Racing Operations, overseeing a five-rider team and dealing with sponsorship development and marketing. During his racing career, Tommy Hayden won two AMA Supersport Championships (2004-2005) and claimed 34 wins in the U.S. National road racing championship (now MotoAmerica) -- eight of which were in Superbike.

01.22.19 | Featuring the following guests: Tommy Hayden, Lee Collins, Tristan Avery, Trevor Stewart and Tod Hammock plus a recap segment from 01.08.19 including an interview with Aaron Colton

Blayne Thompson is currently racing in the 2019 WORCS and the Sprint Hero Enduro Series. He is racing for Chaparral Motorsports, Precision Concepts, Kawasaki Team Green. He finished the first round of the Sprint Hero Endurocross in 12th place. Thompson finished in third place at the first round of the 2019 WORCS, behind teammate Zach Bell.

Returning to the AFT Singles Class in 2018, Andrew Luker finished 22nd in the overall standings. He raced in 5 main events with two top-ten finishes, including a best finish of 5th place at the Texas Half Mile. Keeran Racing and Baker Racing will provide Andrew Luker with the opportunity to compete full time in both the AFT Singles and AFT Production Twins classes in 2019 on Kawasaki machines.

Returning to Team Norris in 2019, Benjamin Smith looks to continue to improve in his second year in MotoAmerica Supersport class. The 2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion finished the 2018 Supersport series in 18th place in the standings.

2019 is Austin Politelli’s first year with The Professional Journey (TPJ)/Fly Racing team. He is competing in the Monster Energy Supercross 450SX class with teammate Ben Lamay and currently sits at 27th in the standings after Round 3 in Anaheim.

Named “Miss Sprint Cup” in 2012, Kristen Beat has been involved in motorsports for years. She has worked at the X-games and recently as a pit reporter for AMSOIL Arenacross races. In February, The Kicker Arenacross will debut The Kicker Pro National Series Television series on FS2. The broadcast schedule is still being finalized but the series will follow the Open and Pro 250 races in select cities, and provide in-depth analysis and race highlights.

2018 saw Ben Lamay finish the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship in 15th place overall. Lamay returned to Supercross in 2018 after a stint racing Arenacross. The Alaska native is currently competing in the Monster Energy Supercross where he is currently 18th overall in the standings. The next Supercross round takes place January 26th in Oakland, CA.

01.22.19 | Featuring the following guests: Ben Lamay, Kristen Beat, Austin Politelli, Benjamin Smith, Andrew Luker and Blayne Thompson

Gary Sutherlin interview taken from the 01.15.19 full episode

Taylor Robert interview taken from the 01.15.19 full episode

Aaron Plesinger interview taken from the 01.15.19 full episode

Open Segment taken from the 01.15.19 full episode

01.15.19 | Featuring the following guests: James Rispoli (Reprise), Aaron Plesinger, Taylor Robert and Gary Sutherlin

James Rispoli interview taken from the 01.08.19 full episode