Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast
Momentum: A Motorsports Podcast
Podcast Description
Stories and strategies that keep the world of motorsports moving forward with host Heather Wilson Schiltz of High Gear Success | Weekly episodes drop on Thursday | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond.
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The podcast explores various themes within the motorsports industry, focusing on personal stories, competitive strategies, and industry trends. Episodes feature topics such as the transition from racer to team manager, with examples like Corey MacDonald from AmPro Yamaha, and cover insights on technology's impact on racing strategy, sponsorship issues, and the culture of racing families.
Stories and strategies that keep the world of motorsports moving forward with host Heather Wilson Schiltz of High Gear Success | Weekly episodes drop on Thursday | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond.
Keith Willcome, Manager of Product Strategy and Business Development at Bridgestone Motorcycle, joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz to break down tire development, technology and performance. From his early days as a field engineer to overseeing product strategy across North America, Keith shares how rider feedback, testing, and racing all shape the rubber that keeps us rolling.
Whether you’re riding motocross, trails or street, this episode will help you better understand tire construction, pressure tips, and what truly sets a high-performance tire apart. Plus, Keith gives a peek at his personal dirtbike collection and why he still loves riding old-school bikes like his ’88 KTM.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How rider input shapes tire design and development at Bridgestone
- Understanding tire compound, carcass construction and tread pattern
- Tips for changing tires: how proper lubrication of the bead and the rim will make your life so much easier
- Bridgestone’s testing: Ulitmat Eye technology and Formula 1/MotoGP heritage
- How pro racing tech trickles down into tires for everyday riders
- Keith’s mechanical engineering background and career longevity at Bridgestone Motorcycle
- Proper tire storage tips for winter or long-term downtime
- Keith’s favorite dirtbikes and why he’s eyeing an AHRMA race
📲 Connect with Keith & Bridgestone
- Website:BridgestoneMotorcycleTires.com
- Instagram/Facebook/YouTube:@BridgestoneMotoUSA
- Keith’s Instagram:@KDubMoto
SPONSORED CONTENT: If you’re a racer looking to show sponsors how you can bring value to their company, visit HighGearSuccess.com to view services offered by High Gear Success for racers.
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