Supercross riders prep for Motocross opener; RJ Hampshire interview | Title 24 | Motorsports on NBC

Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto are joined by Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250 West champion RJ Hampshire to discuss his journey through the sport to his first professional title. But first, they take a slew of fan questions prior to the start of the 2024 Pro Motocross season.

(0:00) Off weekend: Check out the bling!
(2:30) Coming up…
(3:24) Motocross 250: Who ya got?
(5:48) Tougher for Jett to go 22-0
(11:13) Fan questions! Why no offseason?
(12:58) Training for MX while contending for SX
(14:19) Pre-Moto: Train or some downtime?
(15:04) Transition mindset between SX and MX
(16:15) Jett Lawrence’s mindset
(17:34) Is Jett’s speed maxed out?
(19:21) How will the older guys keep up?
(20:32) Who will battle Jett: Current 450 or 250 rider?
(22:37) Haiden Deegan: Split time between 450 and 250?
(25:10) How can you tell a 250 rider will be good on a 450?
(29:06) Will Chase Sexton be more comfortable?
(30:28) Which title holds more weight: MX or SX?
(32:09) Difference in fitness between MX and SX?
(34:34) What was preferred more: MX or SX?
(35:25) What happens to the bikes post-SX?
(36:43) Hardest part coming back from injury?
(40:48) How to stay focused with outside noise
(44:10) Is there a technical inspection?
(46:02) What does the AMA look for during inspection?
(48:10) Did one manufacturer throughout whole career hurt?
(50:41) Why aren’t contracts talked about more?
(53:06) How does insurance work for riders?
(55:42) Hardest race of career?
(58:45) Better to be short or tall?
(1:01:40) Is first gate pick a disadvantage?
(1:03:15) Best rider to not win a title
(1:08:16) One current rider to face
(1:11:37) United Motorsports giveaway
(1:14:29) Motorsports on NBC
(1:16:19) RJ Hampshire interview
(1:49:06) Reaction to RJ interview
(1:51:58) Heading to Pala and Spain!
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