Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down everything that happened at SMX Playoff #2 from Texas including Hunter Lawrence's big win, Chase Sexton's eye-opening post-race interview, Haiden Deegan dominant again, RJ Hampshire's wild ride again, the winner-take-all championship next week, tuff blocks, racing formats, and who is under the most pressure.
Episode Notes
(0:00) Hello, RV the Fisherman.
(03:20) The Riders vs. Texas Dirt
(12:17) Hunter Lawrence isn’t a sleeper anymore.
(16:51) Seeding is SO important.
(18:39) Reacting to Chase Sexton’s meaty interview.
(27:00) Expected better from Jett.
(28:38) Hunter Lawrence can take advantage of Jett v. Chase.
(29:54) Eli Tomac and The Scoop!
(32:03) Haiden Deegan: He’s getting smarter, smoother.
(33:56) Haiden to 450? Nah!
(37:39) RJ Hampshire and the Tuff Block.
(39:40) Top Riders can multitask, RJ…
(41:35) Jo Shimoda continues to impress.
(42:13) Tom Vialle’s type of track.
(42:44) What format chooses the real winner?
(47:38) Top 3: Who is under the most pressure to win?
(52:52) Mindset going into a winner-take-all?
(55:55) Championship Finale track layout and conditions.
(1:00:00) Is RV coming to Vegas and Motorsports on NBC.
(1:02:03) Helluva season, one more to go.