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 | Interviews with riders/drivers, motorsports event organizers, industry professionals and beyond. | Episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.
If you’re into a variety of motorsports disciplines — motocross, enduro, off-road, GNCC, flat track, roadracing, short course, streetbike and adventure riding, Supercross, Snocross and more — this is for you.
Plus, get insight into and best practices for motorsports marketing, sponsorship, event promotion, rider branding, the business side of the sport and more.
Mark Long, host and producer of Driven to Ride Podcast and Director of Media Operations for Flint Rock, shares how a childhood spent in an automotive household, a career in radio, and a lifelong love of motorcycles all converged into his current work creating rider-focused stories.
Host Heather Wilson Schiltz sits down with Mark to talk about his transition from being on-air talent to behind-the-scenes production, then eventually stepping back into the spotlight on his own terms. They also discuss the motorcycle memories and trips that have shaped who he is.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why daily on-air radio life wasn’t the right long-term fit and how Mark found his sweet spot in production and storytelling
- The moment he decided to create Driven to Ride Podcast and build something that blended his creative skills with his passion for motorcycles
- How years as a production director taught him to interview people
- The family roots of his riding story, from a Sears minibike and a Honda Elite 80 scooter to dirtbike days with friends
- Lessons learned from demo rides on powerful sportbikes and a trial-by-fire experience on big Harley touring bikes
- Two trips that stand out as especially meaningful: a Wisconsin ride with his dad and a Yellowstone adventure out of Boise
- What life looks like when he’s not riding or recording
📲 Connect with Mark Long on Instagram
🌐 Learn more aboutDriven to Ride Podcast:
🎧 Listen to the episode of Driven to Ride Podcast where Heather was a guest
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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