In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4×6-in. snapshot showed up in the marketing department of Oakley. The subject was one of their young riders, 17-year-old Ricky Carmichael, laying his motorcycle flat at the Silverdome. It was a mystery because nobody knew who took the photo. The decision to run with the image, including using it on a billboard in Southern California, made for one legendary tale that wasn’t told for over two decades. And it turned the photographer, David St. Onge, into a cult hero among the motocross photographers of the late 1990s. Now you can own a piece of this quirky moment in motocross history. This 12-in. x 16-in. print is inspired by the photo that David St. Onge took from the 17th row at the 1997 Pontiac Supercross. Hang a piece of moto history on your wall. This Ricky Carmichael poster is inspired by the photograph.    Poster: Ricky Carmichael in the Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History $20.00Add to cart   FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to wewentfast.com/subscribe. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products.  SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – Buy artwork inspired by the photo in this story!  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4×6-in. snapshot showed up in the marketing department of Oakley. The subject was one of their young riders, 17-year-old Ricky Carmichael, laying his motorcycle flat at the Silverdome. It was a mystery because nobody knew who took the photo. The decision to run with the image, including using it on a billboard in Southern California, made for one legendary tale that wasn’t told for over two decades. And it turned the photographer, David St. Onge, into a cult hero among the motocross photographers of the late 1990s. Now you can own a piece of this quirky moment in motocross history. This 12-in. x 16-in. print is inspired by the photo that David St. Onge took from the 17th row at the 1997 Pontiac Supercross. Hang a piece of moto history on your wall. This <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/ricky-carmichael-pontiac-1997/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ricky Carmichael poster is inspired by the photograph</a>. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/ricky-carmichael-pontiac-1997/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poster: Ricky Carmichael in the Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History </a><a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/ricky-carmichael-pontiac-1997/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>$20.00 <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/ricky-carmichael-pontiac-1997/?add-to-cart=9848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Add to cart</a> </li> </ul> FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a>. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – Buy artwork inspired by the photo in this story! <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. #23 The Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History

It’s like déjà vu. Just like in episode 21, the idea for this story was just supposed to be a simple social media post. I was curious about how many different riders have held the record for most supercross main event wins. The list is even shorter than I thought it was. And I still ended up going overboard.  So it goes.  Thanks for listening and please leave a rating and wear We Went Fast swag from wewentfast.com/shop  FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to wewentfast.com/subscribe. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products.  SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

It’s like déjà vu. Just like in episode 21, the idea for this story was just supposed to be a simple social media post. I was curious about how many different riders have held the record for most supercross main event wins. The list is even shorter than I thought it was. And I still ended up going overboard. So it goes. Thanks for listening and please leave a rating and wear We Went Fast swag from <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a>. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. #22 The Fabulous Four of Supercross

This 2,000 word story started as an Instagram post where we simply wished Eli Tomac a happy birthday. But this is We Went Fast and we can’t help but find a deeper story within the details, even if the details are just cake, ice cream and 30 birthday candles. It led to this data dive by Brett Smith and Clinton Fowler.  Flash trivia: how many 450 Supercross main events have been won by tricenarians? Wait, that probably seems like two trivia questions. A tricenarian is a fancy way to say ‘person in their 30s’. For the answer, you’re just going to have to listen. If you want to read the print version of this story,  click here. FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to wewentfast.com/subscribe. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products.  SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

This 2,000 word story started as an Instagram post where we simply wished Eli Tomac a happy birthday. But this is We Went Fast and we can’t help but find a deeper story within the details, even if the details are just cake, ice cream and 30 birthday candles. It led to this data dive by Brett Smith and Clinton Fowler. Flash trivia: how many 450 Supercross main events have been won by tricenarians? Wait, that probably seems like two trivia questions. A tricenarian is a fancy way to say ‘person in their 30s’. For the answer, you’re just going to have to listen. If you want to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2022/12/08/winning-supercross-races-in-your-30s-rare-but-it-happens/(opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">read the print version of this story, click here</a>. FREE STICKERS: If you’d like free We Went Fast stickers, go to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a>. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

EP. #21 Winning Supercross Races In Your 30s (rare, but it happens)

Doug Henry

This is a story about roots. I wanted to know how Doug Henry became Doug Henry, the scrappy kid from New England who worked two jobs while trying to make it as an athlete.  He was 14 when he entered his first race. He wasn’t a promising amateur prospect, his gear didn’t match, his bikes were held together by various fasteners found in the garage. He worked with what he had, not what he wanted. And where did that grit and resolve come from? To figure all that out, I visited Doug in Connecticut. He took me on a tour of the places that shaped him as a man and a racer. You can also read the print version of this article and see more photos of THE DAM. SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  Join the FAST LIST and get free stickers sent directly from me (yes, for real!). Go to wewentfast.com/subscribe and sign up for the newsletter. Then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

<h2>This is a story about roots. I wanted to know how Doug Henry became Doug Henry, the scrappy kid from New England who worked two jobs while trying to make it as an athlete. </h2> He was 14 when he entered his first race. He wasn’t a promising amateur prospect, his gear didn’t match, his bikes were held together by various fasteners found in the garage. He worked with what he had, not what he wanted. And where did that grit and resolve come from? To figure all that out, I visited Doug in Connecticut. He took me on a tour of the places that shaped him as a man and a racer. You can also <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2019/05/01/doug-henry-and-the-dam/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">read the print version of this article</a> and see more photos of THE DAM. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> Join the FAST LIST and get free stickers sent directly from me (yes, for real!). Go to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a> and sign up for the newsletter. Then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

EP. #20 Doug Henry and The Dam

On August 1, 1982, an automobile/train collision killed three teenaged motocross riders in Ponca City, Oklahoma . Forty years later, memories of that white hot afternoon still haunt those who were there.  Six years ago I received a message that said, “I wish someone would write about the boys who were killed at Ponca in 1982.” I had no idea what he was talking about. But I knew I had to pursue it. This is not a happy story. It was emotional to research, report and write. It’ll be emotional to read to you. After six months of reporting and interviews with nearly four dozen people, I was able to achieve the ultimate goal and keep the promises I made to the families of Rick Hemme, Bruce Bunch and Kyle Fleming: I wanted the world to know about their children; who they were and who they wanted to be. Today, August 1, 2022, marks the 40th anniversary of this tragic accident. This story is a way to say to the boys they’ll never be forgotten. This is the audio version of the story by the same title. The print version is available HERE. It includes photos, court documents and other supporting materials.  If you’d like free stickers from We Went Fast, go to wewentfast.com/subscribe. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products.   SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

<h2>On August 1, 1982, an automobile/train collision killed three teenaged motocross riders in Ponca City, Oklahoma . Forty years later, memories of that white hot afternoon still haunt those who were there. </h2> Six years ago I received a message that said, “I wish someone would write about the boys who were killed at Ponca in 1982.” I had no idea what he was talking about. But I knew I had to pursue it. This is not a happy story. It was emotional to research, report and write. It’ll be emotional to read to you. After six months of reporting and interviews with nearly four dozen people, I was able to achieve the ultimate goal and keep the promises I made to the families of Rick Hemme, Bruce Bunch and Kyle Fleming: I wanted the world to know about their children; who they were and who they wanted to be. Today, August 1, 2022, marks the 40th anniversary of this tragic accident. This story is a way to say to the boys they’ll never be forgotten. This is the audio version of the story by the same title. The <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2022/08/01/darkestday/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">print version is available HERE</a>. It includes photos, court documents and other supporting materials. If you’d like free stickers from We Went Fast, go to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a>. Sign up for the newsletter then check your inbox. The welcome message has the key to free decals sent directly from me. Fast List members are the first to know about new stories, podcasts and products.   <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

EP. #19 The Darkest Day in Motocross

Terry Pratt spent 35 years working on “Grand Prix Motocross” but died a few years after finishing it. In continuation of Pratt’s legacy, We Went Fast reads Chapter 1 of his book.  This show is a little different from the others I’ve posted. First: I didn’t write it. A man named Terry Pratt did. He wrote an entire book about the 1972 World Motocross Championships and the chapters are broken into the individual rounds of the series, which detail his witty observations from the events, which he attended as a reporter on a very long European vacation. I’m going to read the book’s foreword and Chapter One, which is the 250cc Grand Prix of Spain. If you want to know more about Terry Pratt, after you finish this episode, listen to Episode #9, “The Curious Life of Terry Pratt.” That’s a story I wrote back in 2019 on this amazing unsung hero in the motorcycle industry. When I’m asked which of my stories are my favorites, I always point to this one. You can find the written version by clicking right here.  If you like this story and want to see more, I sell the book in THE SHOP. It’s only $40, the same price Terry sold it for 15 years ago when it was published. “Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season” is an incredible book and a must own for all moto collectors. and it makes a great gift! Purchase “Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season”   Grand Prix Motocross:  The 1972 World Championship Season $40.00Add to cart   When Pratt died in 2012, the book was thought to be gone forever and copies of it sold for well into the triple digits on eBay. But then I found the unsold stock sitting in a warehouse in the desert. It’s available at wewentfast.com/shop but only while the supply lasts. We won’t reprint it. It’s makes a great gift for anyone in your life who loves motocross history. It’s been an honor to finish Terry’s work of preserving motocross history. Here’s an excerpt from Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season. SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  wewentfast.com/subscribe – Get on THE LIST for free stickers, announcements and discounts Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

<h3>Terry Pratt spent 35 years working on “Grand Prix Motocross” but died a few years after finishing it. In continuation of Pratt’s legacy, We Went Fast reads Chapter 1 of his book. </h3> This show is a little different from the others I’ve posted. First: I didn’t write it. A man named Terry Pratt did. He wrote an entire book about the 1972 World Motocross Championships and the chapters are broken into the individual rounds of the series, which detail his witty observations from the events, which he attended as a reporter on a very long European vacation. I’m going to read the book’s foreword and Chapter One, which is the 250cc Grand Prix of Spain. If you want to know more about Terry Pratt, after you finish this episode, listen to <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2020/04/20/ep-9-the-curious-life-of-terry-pratt/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #9, “The Curious Life of Terry Pratt.”</a> That’s a story I wrote back in 2019 on this amazing unsung hero in the motorcycle industry. When I’m asked which of my stories are my favorites, I always point to this one. You can <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2019/10/08/the-curious-life-of-terry-pratt/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find the written version by clicking right here.</a> If you like this story and want to see more, <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/grand-prix-motocross-book-the-1972-season/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I sell the book in THE SHOP. </a>It’s only $40, the same price Terry sold it for 15 years ago when it was published. “Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season” is an incredible book and a must own for all moto collectors. and it makes a great gift! <h4>Purchase “Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season”</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/grand-prix-motocross-book-the-1972-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season </a><a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/grand-prix-motocross-book-the-1972-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>$40.00 <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/grand-prix-motocross-book-the-1972-season/?add-to-cart=2999" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Add to cart</a> </li> </ul> When Pratt died in 2012, the book was thought to be gone forever and copies of it sold for well into the triple digits on eBay. But then I found the unsold stock sitting in a warehouse in the desert. It’s available at <a href="http://wewentfast.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> but only while the supply lasts. We won’t reprint it. It’s makes a great gift for anyone in your life who loves motocross history. It’s been an honor to finish Terry’s work of preserving motocross history. Here’s an excerpt from Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/#subscribe" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/subscribe</a> – Get on THE LIST for free stickers, announcements and discounts <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

EP. #18 Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season

Jeremy McGrath

Jeremy McGrath was almost perfect in 1996. But not quite. On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath came into the St. Louis Supercross with a record 13 consecutive race wins. He was two wins away from a perfect season.  But inside the Trans World Dome, Superman fell short of perfection. It was the only blemish in an otherwise dominant season and the rest of the world won’t let him forget it. This is the audio version of the story by the same title. It includes bonus content, including audio from the ESPN2 race coverage of St. Louis 1996 (Art Eckman and David Bailey!) To read the printed version of this story, CLICK HERE.  SUPPORT WE WENT FAST!  wewentfast.com/shop – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going.  Patreon.com/wewentfast. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review!  Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.  Follow @wewentfast on Instagram and Facebook. 

<h4>Jeremy McGrath was almost perfect in 1996. But not quite.</h4> On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath came into the St. Louis Supercross with a record 13 consecutive race wins. He was two wins away from a perfect season. But inside the Trans World Dome, Superman fell short of perfection. It was the only blemish in an otherwise dominant season and the rest of the world won’t let him forget it. This is the audio version of the story by the same title. It includes bonus content, including audio from the ESPN2 race coverage of St. Louis 1996 (Art Eckman and David Bailey!) To read the <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2022/04/06/jeremy-mcgrath-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-night-in-st-louis/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">printed version of this story, CLICK HERE</a>. <h3>SUPPORT WE WENT FAST! </h3> <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a> – quality hats, shirts, art, etc. This is how We Went Fast keeps going. <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. This is how you can directly help We Went Fast pay the bills. Leave a 5-star rating and review! Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wewentfast/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@wewentfast</a> on Instagram and Facebook.

EP. #17 Jeremy McGrath And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Night In St. Louis

How did you find out about Jeremy McGrath doing the Nac Nac? And what did you think of it at the time? For me, it was the weekly copies of Cycle News sold on the counter of MotoSports in Clio, MI. I was just a few weeks away from turning 15 when the 1994 Supercross season started. The February 9th issue featured the first published photo of McGrath doing the nac nac. Cycle News named McGrath their Rider of the Month and ran a small black and white photo of the champ swinging his right leg over to the left side of the bike while looking over at the crowd. He had MAC ATTACK on the back of his pants. This is the audio version of the story by the same title, which was published here back in January 2019.  The printed story is a great place to check out some fun nac nac photos.  This show is brought to you by our friends from NOO COFFEE. NOO and We Went Fast share the same core values: good stories and good products.  Check out noocoffeeco.com to buy 10 packs of their single serve pour over bags. They’re perfect anytime, anywhere, especially on the tailgate of your truck before or between motos.                                                 &lt;script&gt;                            (function ($) {                                "use strict";                                let bsaProContainer = $('.bsaProContainer-15');                                let number_show_ads = "0";                                let number_hide_ads = "0";                                if ( number_show_ads &gt; 0 ) {                                    setTimeout(function () { bsaProContainer.fadeIn(); }, number_show_ads * 1000);                                }                                if ( number_hide_ads &gt; 0 ) {                                    setTimeout(function () { bsaProContainer.fadeOut(); }, number_hide_ads * 1000);                                }                            })(jQuery);                        &lt;/script&gt; Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. If you value these stories and want to keep them coming, buy products straight from the shop at wewentfast.com/shop. We Went Fast is a small (like, 83 square feet) independent brand devoted to quality. Or, join me at Patreon.com/wewentfast. Patreon helps an independent creator like me produce content you care about.  From $3 to $25 a month, you can have a direct impact on what happens at We Went Fast. And I’ll reward you with some really great stuff.1994 – Jeremy McGrath Nac Nac – Chris Hultner Photo

How did you find out about Jeremy McGrath doing the Nac Nac? And what did you think of it at the time? For me, it was the weekly copies of Cycle News sold on the counter of MotoSports in Clio, MI. I was just a few weeks away from turning 15 when the 1994 Supercross season started. The February 9th issue featured the first published photo of McGrath doing the nac nac. Cycle News named McGrath their Rider of the Month and ran a small black and white photo of the champ swinging his right leg over to the left side of the bike while looking over at the crowd. He had MAC ATTACK on the back of his pants. This is the audio version of the story by the same title, which <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2019/01/04/a-nac-for-style-the-nac-nac-at-25/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">was published here back in January 2019</a>. The printed story is a great place to check out some fun nac nac photos. This show is brought to you by our friends from NOO COFFEE. NOO and We Went Fast share the same core values: good stories and good products.  Check out <a href="https://noocoffeeco.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">noocoffeeco.com</a> to buy 10 packs of their single serve pour over bags. They’re perfect anytime, anywhere, especially on the tailgate of your truck before or between motos. <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/ordering_form?sid=15&amp;bsa_pro_id=17&amp;bsa_pro_url=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <code> &lt;script&gt; (function ($) { "use strict"; let bsaProContainer = $('.bsaProContainer-15'); let number_show_ads = "0"; let number_hide_ads = "0"; if ( number_show_ads &gt; 0 ) { setTimeout(function () { bsaProContainer.fadeIn(); }, number_show_ads * 1000); } if ( number_hide_ads &gt; 0 ) { setTimeout(function () { bsaProContainer.fadeOut(); }, number_hide_ads * 1000); } })(jQuery); &lt;/script&gt; </code> Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. If you value these stories and want to keep them coming, buy products straight from the shop at <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a>. We Went Fast is a small (like, 83 square feet) independent brand devoted to quality. Or, join me at <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. Patreon helps an independent creator like me produce content you care about.  From $3 to $25 a month, you can have a direct impact on what happens at We Went Fast. And I’ll reward you with some really great stuff.1994 – Jeremy McGrath Nac Nac – Chris Hultner Photo

EP. #16 A Nac for Style: How Jeremy McGrath Brought the Nac Nac to Supercross

We all remember where we were and what we were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Beyond those chilling hours of trying to make sense of the news and horrific images it gets fuzzy. This is a story about what the members of Team USA 2001 did on the morning of Sept. 11. How they reacted, where they went, what decisions they made. Or didn’t make. It’s difficult to write a story about something that didn’t happen. Team USA didn’t go to Belgium for the 2001 Motocross of Nations. Heck, it’s hard to remember the story behind something that didn’t happen. And that’s why I wrote a story about a team that didn’t go, about bikes that didn’t get ridden, about memories difficult to unpack. Telling stories isn’t always easy, especially when it’s something nobody really wants to remember. Thank you to the 21 people interviewed for this and those who helped with the photo assets. Want to read the print story and see more of the photos of the Team USA bikes?  You can find that at this link. Where were you on 9/11? Join the conversation in the comments below. And thanks for listening. If you value these stories and want to keep them coming, buy products straight from the shop at wewentfast.com/shop. We Went Fast is a small (like, 83 square feet) independent brand devoted to quality. Or, join me at Patreon.com/wewentfast. Patreon helps an independent creator like me produce content you care about.  From $3 to $25 a month, you can have a direct impact on what happens at We Went Fast. And I’ll reward you with some really great stuff.  Mike Brown’s 2001 Kawasaki KX125 for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Honda CR250R for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Honda CR250R for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo Kevin Windham’s 2001 Suzuki RM250 for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo

We all remember where we were and what we were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Beyond those chilling hours of trying to make sense of the news and horrific images it gets fuzzy. This is a story about what the members of Team USA 2001 did on the morning of Sept. 11. How they reacted, where they went, what decisions they made. Or didn’t make. It’s difficult to write a story about something that didn’t happen. Team USA didn’t go to Belgium for the 2001 Motocross of Nations. Heck, it’s hard to remember the story behind something that didn’t happen. And that’s why I wrote a story about a team that didn’t go, about bikes that didn’t get ridden, about memories difficult to unpack. Telling stories isn’t always easy, especially when it’s something nobody really wants to remember. Thank you to the 21 people interviewed for this and those who helped with the photo assets. Want to read the print story and see more of the photos of the Team USA bikes? <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/2021/09/10/no-planes-in-the-sky-the-grounding-of-team-usa-2001/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can find that at this link</a>. Where were you on 9/11? Join the conversation in the comments below. And thanks for listening. If you value these stories and want to keep them coming, buy products straight from the shop at <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/shop/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a>. We Went Fast is a small (like, 83 square feet) independent brand devoted to quality. Or, join me at <a href="http://patreon.com/wewentfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/wewentfast</a>. Patreon helps an independent creator like me produce content you care about.  From $3 to $25 a month, you can have a direct impact on what happens at We Went Fast. And I’ll reward you with some really great stuff. <ul> <li> Mike Brown’s 2001 Kawasaki KX125 for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo </li> <li> Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Honda CR250R for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo </li> <li> Ricky Carmichael’s 2001 Honda CR250R for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo </li> <li> Kevin Windham’s 2001 Suzuki RM250 for the Motocross of Nations – Simon Cudby Photo </li></ul>

Ep. #15 No Planes in the Sky: The Grounding of Team USA 2001

Forty years ago a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World Motocross community on its head. Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen and Johnny O’Mara won the Trophée des Nations (250) on Sept. 6, 1981 in Lommel, Belgium and then the Motocross des Nations (500) a week later in West Germany.  Episode #14 is a special collaboration between Racer X Illustrated and We Went Fast. “When We Were Kings”, was an article that ran in the September/October 1998 issue of Racer X Illustrated. Yes, 1998, when Racer X was in its first year as a full color glossy and only printing 6 times a year. “When We Were Kings” is the story behind how the team was formed and how they pulled off the most stunning upset in motocross history.  “Team USA Shocks the World” is available as a 12×16-in. print. Click the photo to visit the product page.Here’s a brief synopsis if you’re not already familiar: In 1981, for the third year in a row, the AMA wasn’t even going to send a team. Then a magazine editor named Dick Miller stepped in to take over the organizing efforts and whipped up interest. The man literally held bake sale-style events to raise money.  Winning one of the events would have been massive. Winning both was shocking. Be sure leave a review and rating and share this show with a friend.  And if you find this story inspiring, you’ll love the new print available at wewentfast.com/shop. The newest art collaboration between Tim Glasspool and We Went Fast pays homage to the 1981 Team USA quartet who brought home America’s first victory at the Trophee and Motocross des Nations. It’s available at wewentfast.com/shop. Or click the photo above.   Johnny O’Mara, Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun and Donnie Hansen  on the podium at the MXoN 1981 – Henny Ray Abrams Photo Johnny O’Mara (r) and Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun at the MXoN 1981 in West Germany – Henny Ray Abrams Photo Donnie Hansen at the Trophee des Nations in 1981 in Lommel – Henny Ray Abrams Photo Johnny O’Mara, Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun and Donnie Hansen  relax between motos at the MXoN 1981 – Henny Ray Abrams Photo Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen MXoN 1981

Forty years ago a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World Motocross community on its head. Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen and Johnny O’Mara won the Trophée des Nations (250) on Sept. 6, 1981 in Lommel, Belgium and then the Motocross des Nations (500) a week later in West Germany. Episode #14 is a special collaboration between Racer X Illustrated and We Went Fast. “When We Were Kings”, was an article that ran in the September/October 1998 issue of Racer X Illustrated. Yes, 1998, when Racer X was in its first year as a full color glossy and only printing 6 times a year. “When We Were Kings” is the story behind how the team was formed and how they pulled off the most stunning upset in motocross history. <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/usa-shocks-the-world-team-usa-1981/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>“Team USA Shocks the World” is available as a 12×16-in. print. Click the photo to visit the product page. Here’s a brief synopsis if you’re not already familiar: In 1981, for the third year in a row, the AMA wasn’t even going to send a team. Then a magazine editor named Dick Miller stepped in to take over the organizing efforts and whipped up interest. The man literally held bake sale-style events to raise money.  Winning one of the events would have been massive. Winning both was shocking. Be sure leave a review and rating and share this show with a friend. And if you find this story inspiring, you’ll love the new print available at <a href="http://wewentfast.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wewentfast.com/shop</a>. The newest art collaboration between Tim Glasspool and We Went Fast pays homage to the 1981 Team USA quartet who brought home America’s first victory at the Trophee and Motocross des Nations. <a href="https://www.wewentfast.com/product/usa-shocks-the-world-team-usa-1981/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">It’s available at wewentfast.com/shop</a>. Or click the photo above. <ul> <li> Johnny O’Mara, Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun and Donnie Hansen on the podium at the MXoN 1981 – Henny Ray Abrams Photo </li> <li> Johnny O’Mara (r) and Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun at the MXoN 1981 in West Germany – Henny Ray Abrams Photo </li> <li> Donnie Hansen at the Trophee des Nations in 1981 in Lommel – Henny Ray Abrams Photo </li> <li> Johnny O’Mara, Danny Laporte, Chuck Sun and Donnie Hansen relax between motos at the MXoN 1981 – Henny Ray Abrams Photo </li> <li> Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen MXoN 1981 </li></ul>

Ep. #14 When We Were Kings: Team USA wins the 1981 Trophée & Motocross des Nations

Fifty years after its release, Bruce Brown's motorcycle documentary continues to influence. From Malcolm to Masterson, this is a collection of stories from people whose lives were never the same after watching "On Any Sunday"

Ep. #13 50 Years of Sundays: “On Any Sunday Will Change Your Life

James Stewart

They told him not to. But when rookie James Stewart committed to jumping LaRocco's Leap on a 125, Jeff Kardas knew where to point the camera. Podcast version of "Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco's Leap"

Ep. #12 Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco’s Leap

Was the PW50 your first bike? It was for me! "Little Giant: The PW50 Story" celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic motorcycle, which turned 40 in 2020. It may have aged but it hasn't grown up. The Yamaha PW50 is a familiar piece of our childhood that we're passing along to our own kids.

Was the PW50 your first bike? It was for me! "Little Giant: The PW50 Story" celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic motorcycle, which turned 40 in 2020. It may have aged but it hasn't grown up. The Yamaha PW50 is a familiar piece of our childhood that we're passing along to our own kids.

Ep. #11 Little Giant: The PW50 Story

It's rare when the loser gets the magazine cover,  steals the spotlight and becomes a legend. Ryan Hughes did all three on a hot summer day when he lost the 125cc AMA Pro Motocross championship to Steve Lamson. But he didn't win over the crowd because he finished second overall. It was because he kept going at the exact moment most would find no reason to. "Broken Hearts and Busted Chains" is the story of September 3, 1995 and why Ryan Hughes decided to push. It's the story about why Wyatt Seals wanted to borrow a chain. It's about why Chris Hultner decided to break from Steve Lamson's championship and shoot what became one of the most iconic photographs in motocross history. We Went Fast's podcasts are also available on your favorite podcast player. Just search "We Went Fast",  hit subscribe and please leave a rating to enable more people to enjoy these stories.

It's rare when the loser gets the magazine cover, steals the spotlight and becomes a legend. Ryan Hughes did all three on a hot summer day when he lost the 125cc AMA Pro Motocross championship to Steve Lamson. But he didn't win over the crowd because he finished second overall. It was because he kept going at the exact moment most would find no reason to. "Broken Hearts and Busted Chains" is the story of September 3, 1995 and why Ryan Hughes decided to push. It's the story about why Wyatt Seals wanted to borrow a chain. It's about why Chris Hultner decided to break from Steve Lamson's championship and shoot what became one of the most iconic photographs in motocross history. We Went Fast's podcasts are also available on your favorite podcast player. Just search "We Went Fast", hit subscribe and please leave a rating to enable more people to enjoy these stories.

Ep. #10 Broken Hearts and Busted Chains

Terry Pratt

In 1972, Terry Pratt put his life in America on pause to spend 6 months following the MXGP season. 35 years later he published "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 Championship season". Pratt died before he could finish selling his masterpiece but he left behind a trail of paperwork and friends and a story that needed to be told. Pratt is one of the unsung heroes of the motorcycle industry, whose contributions are still being realized.

Ep. #9 The Curious Life of Terry Pratt

More than a third of all supercross winners won one main event in their career. These are the quirky stories behind 10 "One Hit Wonders". PODCAST VERSION.

Ep. #8 One Hit Wonders

Paul Buckley

The untold story behind the day Paul Buckley messed up but captured one of the greatest photos in motocross history and Erik Kehoe shot himself to the moon. PODCAST VERSION

Ep. #7 The Moment: Paul Buckley’s Gatorback 1993 Photo

Ricky Carmichael

In 2020, Ricky Carmichael started his second season as the primary analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports. It's a position he not only didn't expect to hold, but originally didn't want. Now 40, The GOAT opens up about life after racing and striving for success in each new chapter of his life.

In 2020, Ricky Carmichael started his second season as the primary analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports. It's a position he not only didn't expect to hold, but originally didn't want. Now 40, The GOAT opens up about life after racing and striving for success in each new chapter of his life.

Ep. #6 Chapter 4: A Ricky Carmichael Story

Ron Lechien

Don't have 30 minutes to sit and read the Ron Lechien story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version of "Making of the Machine: A Ron Lechien Story", originally published in July 2019. Read by the author, Brett Smith.The original story was published in July 2019, during the voting process for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame class of 2019. Lechien got the votes (after spending 3 years on the ballot) and was officially inducted on December 6, 2019. We Went Fast attended the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  Just before dinner started, DMXS’ Kevin Kelly and I lobbied with The Dogger to make some last minute changes to the speech he worked hard on. He laughed and said he was already nervous enough. ⁣⁣⁣⁣It was a heavy and emotional night for a guy that (at least to us bleacher rats) always seemed to handle pressure easily. Rob Buydos, a member of the HOF MX committee, introduced Lechien and Jeff Emig presented him the ring and then Ronnie gave a grateful speech to close the evening. ⁣⁣⁣⁣After the ceremony ended, a small group of us broke into a bench racing session about which MX legend should be next on the ballot. ⁣⁣Ron Lechien's 1989 Factory Kawasaki KX250 will be on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of FameSpecial link to We Went Fast discounts at the end of the show. We Went Fast article episodes are available on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher.

Don't have 30 minutes to sit and read the Ron Lechien story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version of "Making of the Machine: A Ron Lechien Story", originally published in July 2019. Read by the author, Brett Smith. The original story was published in July 2019, during the voting process for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame class of 2019. Lechien got the votes (after spending 3 years on the ballot) and was officially inducted on December 6, 2019. We Went Fast attended the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Just before dinner started, DMXS’ Kevin Kelly and I lobbied with The Dogger to make some last minute changes to the speech he worked hard on. He laughed and said he was already nervous enough. ⁣⁣⁣⁣It was a heavy and emotional night for a guy that (at least to us bleacher rats) always seemed to handle pressure easily. Rob Buydos, a member of the HOF MX committee, introduced Lechien and Jeff Emig presented him the ring and then Ronnie gave a grateful speech to close the evening. ⁣⁣⁣⁣After the ceremony ended, a small group of us broke into a bench racing session about which MX legend should be next on the ballot. ⁣⁣ Ron Lechien's 1989 Factory Kawasaki KX250 will be on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Special link to We Went Fast discounts at the end of the show. We Went Fast article episodes are available on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher.

Ep. #5 The Making of the Machine: A Ron Lechien Story

Austin Forkner

A mother's love, an athlete's quest. The untold story of how Austin Forkner came into the world and his mother's journey to bring him here. Read by the author, Brett Smith

Ep. #4 Miracle Boy: The Austin Forkner Story

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