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JB 19 12/23/2020 3:36pm
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Big loss losing a world champ and national champ from the show. Hope you cry babies enjoy yourself.
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xrmark 12/23/2020 4:08pm
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JB 19 wrote:
Big loss losing a world champ and national champ from the show. Hope you cry babies enjoy yourself.
Racing credentials doesn’t mean he’s great on a podcast
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dpingree101 12/23/2020 4:22pm
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To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own. Anybody who runs a business understands the time that takes. GL is basically going part-time with us, as he will be back for every live show [once we can have those again. Thanks a lot, Covid] and the occasional show that doesn't conflict with his schedule. The shop is his priority and I totally respect that. Of course I'll miss his knowledge of the Grand Prix races, as well as his rants when he gets a little too deep into the Ketel One... but that just means he'll make up for it during the live shows. God help us all.

Donnie also has multiple jobs and they just bought a house in Havasu that he wants to spend more time in. It's tough to live in Havasu when you have to be in Corona every other week and you have to work around my fire department schedule. And I can't blame him for wanting out of CA... this place is imploding.

Our new producer is called Michael Hall. He's worked in the TV business for decades, earning an Emmy for his editing work along the way. He's also incredibly passionate about moto, so I think you're going to see a massive improvement in audio/video quality, as well as overall production value.

As far as a co-host, I'm going to bring in special co-hosts when I can find one who knows the guest intimately. For example, when we have Broc Glover on I'm going to ask Ricky Johnson to co-host with me. Broc was RJ's mentor when he was young and he would be able to tell stories and ask questions that I wouldn't even know about. I think this could be a really cool addition to get guests to relax and let more stories out.

All of that to say, I'm really stoked for 2021, and I think you'll like the changes as well. Thanks to everybody who has supported this show, and for supporting our partners... We couldn't keep doing it without them!

And to the guy who said I ignored him when he asked for an autograph... I would never have walked away, so I must not have heard you. I hate hearing things like that, so I owe you a beer next time I bump into you. And to that other guy who hates me like fat kids hate broccoli, I don't know what I did to you, but it must have been bad. Sorry, bro. I'd buy you a beer too, but I'm guessing you'd just dump it on my head.

Hope everybody has an awesome Christmas with their families, and here's hoping we can all get out and ride a bit over the next couple weeks. Cheers!

PING

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Sully 12/23/2020 4:25pm
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JB 19 wrote:
Big loss losing a world champ and national champ from the show. Hope you cry babies enjoy yourself.
xrmark wrote:
Racing credentials doesn’t mean he’s great on a podcast
You're right, they don't, but racing credentials and a big personality like GL's does. I'll definitely miss his input. Donnie's, too, especially with the old school SoCal guests.
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JB 19 12/23/2020 5:23pm
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JB 19 wrote:
Big loss losing a world champ and national champ from the show. Hope you cry babies enjoy yourself.
xrmark wrote:
Racing credentials doesn’t mean he’s great on a podcast
But he is. I'll listen to a champ bs with another champ all day. That's what Grant did.
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JB 19 wrote:
Big loss losing a world champ and national champ from the show. Hope you cry babies enjoy yourself.
xrmark wrote:
Racing credentials doesn’t mean he’s great on a podcast
I'd listen to him fart bubbles before Id even look at your wall mount.
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HuskyEd 12/23/2020 6:01pm
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dpingree101 wrote:
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own...
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own. Anybody who runs a business understands the time that takes. GL is basically going part-time with us, as he will be back for every live show [once we can have those again. Thanks a lot, Covid] and the occasional show that doesn't conflict with his schedule. The shop is his priority and I totally respect that. Of course I'll miss his knowledge of the Grand Prix races, as well as his rants when he gets a little too deep into the Ketel One... but that just means he'll make up for it during the live shows. God help us all.

Donnie also has multiple jobs and they just bought a house in Havasu that he wants to spend more time in. It's tough to live in Havasu when you have to be in Corona every other week and you have to work around my fire department schedule. And I can't blame him for wanting out of CA... this place is imploding.

Our new producer is called Michael Hall. He's worked in the TV business for decades, earning an Emmy for his editing work along the way. He's also incredibly passionate about moto, so I think you're going to see a massive improvement in audio/video quality, as well as overall production value.

As far as a co-host, I'm going to bring in special co-hosts when I can find one who knows the guest intimately. For example, when we have Broc Glover on I'm going to ask Ricky Johnson to co-host with me. Broc was RJ's mentor when he was young and he would be able to tell stories and ask questions that I wouldn't even know about. I think this could be a really cool addition to get guests to relax and let more stories out.

All of that to say, I'm really stoked for 2021, and I think you'll like the changes as well. Thanks to everybody who has supported this show, and for supporting our partners... We couldn't keep doing it without them!

And to the guy who said I ignored him when he asked for an autograph... I would never have walked away, so I must not have heard you. I hate hearing things like that, so I owe you a beer next time I bump into you. And to that other guy who hates me like fat kids hate broccoli, I don't know what I did to you, but it must have been bad. Sorry, bro. I'd buy you a beer too, but I'm guessing you'd just dump it on my head.

Hope everybody has an awesome Christmas with their families, and here's hoping we can all get out and ride a bit over the next couple weeks. Cheers!

PING

Thanks for clarifying what exactly was happening Ping. Great show and your prep really shows. Keep up the solid work.
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Dutch348 12/23/2020 6:15pm
12/23/2020 6:15pm
That’s awesome Ping. I was afraid this show was winding down, but it looks like you’re just getting warmed up. Keep up the good work!
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Sully 12/23/2020 6:42pm
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dpingree101 wrote:
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own...
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own. Anybody who runs a business understands the time that takes. GL is basically going part-time with us, as he will be back for every live show [once we can have those again. Thanks a lot, Covid] and the occasional show that doesn't conflict with his schedule. The shop is his priority and I totally respect that. Of course I'll miss his knowledge of the Grand Prix races, as well as his rants when he gets a little too deep into the Ketel One... but that just means he'll make up for it during the live shows. God help us all.

Donnie also has multiple jobs and they just bought a house in Havasu that he wants to spend more time in. It's tough to live in Havasu when you have to be in Corona every other week and you have to work around my fire department schedule. And I can't blame him for wanting out of CA... this place is imploding.

Our new producer is called Michael Hall. He's worked in the TV business for decades, earning an Emmy for his editing work along the way. He's also incredibly passionate about moto, so I think you're going to see a massive improvement in audio/video quality, as well as overall production value.

As far as a co-host, I'm going to bring in special co-hosts when I can find one who knows the guest intimately. For example, when we have Broc Glover on I'm going to ask Ricky Johnson to co-host with me. Broc was RJ's mentor when he was young and he would be able to tell stories and ask questions that I wouldn't even know about. I think this could be a really cool addition to get guests to relax and let more stories out.

All of that to say, I'm really stoked for 2021, and I think you'll like the changes as well. Thanks to everybody who has supported this show, and for supporting our partners... We couldn't keep doing it without them!

And to the guy who said I ignored him when he asked for an autograph... I would never have walked away, so I must not have heard you. I hate hearing things like that, so I owe you a beer next time I bump into you. And to that other guy who hates me like fat kids hate broccoli, I don't know what I did to you, but it must have been bad. Sorry, bro. I'd buy you a beer too, but I'm guessing you'd just dump it on my head.

Hope everybody has an awesome Christmas with their families, and here's hoping we can all get out and ride a bit over the next couple weeks. Cheers!

PING

Broc and RJ together on the same show would be epic. But let's face it, you don't need RJ there to get a story or 10 from Broc!
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tuttle425 12/23/2020 7:00pm
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I think this particular format is better with a single host so I am not sad to see GL stepping away.
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profeshenal125 12/23/2020 7:06pm
12/23/2020 7:06pm
GL is running the dealership now, man that,s a lot of work- details. But he,s on the show yet, that,s great. I liked Donny, seems cool. His stories about the past are great. Happy the show will go on. I understand how difficult, it would be to find time for the show. I,m working as a IC trucker for a Chicago Serbian co. .75 cpm super nice people, beautiful women. And very driven, like me. Getting my own health insurance, keep track of expenses, taxes, how to put money in diff retirement accounts, etc. if I had a show it would be 10 minutes long and done with a crazy s. Missouri, n. Arkansas Accent.
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Dimblewambie 12/23/2020 7:28pm
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GL is running the dealership now, man that,s a lot of work- details. But he,s on the show yet, that,s great. I liked Donny, seems cool...
GL is running the dealership now, man that,s a lot of work- details. But he,s on the show yet, that,s great. I liked Donny, seems cool. His stories about the past are great. Happy the show will go on. I understand how difficult, it would be to find time for the show. I,m working as a IC trucker for a Chicago Serbian co. .75 cpm super nice people, beautiful women. And very driven, like me. Getting my own health insurance, keep track of expenses, taxes, how to put money in diff retirement accounts, etc. if I had a show it would be 10 minutes long and done with a crazy s. Missouri, n. Arkansas Accent.
10/10 would agree.
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motomike137 12/23/2020 7:44pm
12/23/2020 7:44pm
I got tired quickly of GL drinking and basically stepping all over the guests dialogue. Maybe that changed but I haven't watched/listened in a long time. I'm not the biggest fan of his National MX broadcasts either. Flame awaySmile
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xrmark 12/23/2020 8:15pm
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dpingree101 wrote:
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own...
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own. Anybody who runs a business understands the time that takes. GL is basically going part-time with us, as he will be back for every live show [once we can have those again. Thanks a lot, Covid] and the occasional show that doesn't conflict with his schedule. The shop is his priority and I totally respect that. Of course I'll miss his knowledge of the Grand Prix races, as well as his rants when he gets a little too deep into the Ketel One... but that just means he'll make up for it during the live shows. God help us all.

Donnie also has multiple jobs and they just bought a house in Havasu that he wants to spend more time in. It's tough to live in Havasu when you have to be in Corona every other week and you have to work around my fire department schedule. And I can't blame him for wanting out of CA... this place is imploding.

Our new producer is called Michael Hall. He's worked in the TV business for decades, earning an Emmy for his editing work along the way. He's also incredibly passionate about moto, so I think you're going to see a massive improvement in audio/video quality, as well as overall production value.

As far as a co-host, I'm going to bring in special co-hosts when I can find one who knows the guest intimately. For example, when we have Broc Glover on I'm going to ask Ricky Johnson to co-host with me. Broc was RJ's mentor when he was young and he would be able to tell stories and ask questions that I wouldn't even know about. I think this could be a really cool addition to get guests to relax and let more stories out.

All of that to say, I'm really stoked for 2021, and I think you'll like the changes as well. Thanks to everybody who has supported this show, and for supporting our partners... We couldn't keep doing it without them!

And to the guy who said I ignored him when he asked for an autograph... I would never have walked away, so I must not have heard you. I hate hearing things like that, so I owe you a beer next time I bump into you. And to that other guy who hates me like fat kids hate broccoli, I don't know what I did to you, but it must have been bad. Sorry, bro. I'd buy you a beer too, but I'm guessing you'd just dump it on my head.

Hope everybody has an awesome Christmas with their families, and here's hoping we can all get out and ride a bit over the next couple weeks. Cheers!

PING

You definitely didn’t hear me I could barely see over the banner at the time haha thanks for the beer offer ping 👊🏻 Still a big fan to this day
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Yeti831 12/23/2020 9:09pm
12/23/2020 9:09pm
I will never understand why people call WT an interview. It’s not, it open conversation initiated by topics centered around a guest.

Sure gonna miss GL and Donnie on there. I loved the atmosphere they brought to the table. Like others have said, Ping is amazing and will still kill it. Just going to miss those two.

Especially for as much tech knowledge as they seem to bring to the table. I love hearing the behind the curtain aspect of team formations and bike setups.
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BABSTER#976 12/24/2020 12:13am
12/24/2020 12:13am
This sucks ☠️
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fullysicmate 12/24/2020 1:28am
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Ping and matthes would be good together....
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mmcmx 12/24/2020 2:19am
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I like the fact that GL is out, but not because I dislike him. I think 1 on 1 conversations are more fluid and can go deeper into the topics. I like the idea of having a 3rd person ocasionally like the Glover/RJ but not always is possible that kind of chemistry.
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Joe512 12/24/2020 3:26am
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Never had a problem with GL but Donnies comments just never seemed to fit in with the conversation and would kill the flow.
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JOE_SPROCKETS#1 12/24/2020 4:03am
12/24/2020 4:03am
Liked it before and I’ll like it now. Keep doing you ping and putting out good entertainment.
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plowboy 12/24/2020 6:05am
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Thanks Ping, it's nice to hear facts straight from the horses mouth. You know how things work...if folks don't know the truth we'll make up a lie. For the record, I can't think of a single thing I don't love about the show. Merry Christmas.
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MX114 12/24/2020 7:07am
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I’ll miss GL. He may of cut the guest off here and there and brought topics back to himself, but that gave the show more of a bench racing feel. Not so structured. Like a few guys just sitting on the tailgate with a few beers type vibe. Donny as well. He never over stepped, would just chime in when it was worthy too. But Ping will figure it out without them
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Need whiskey throttle girls.
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dl117 12/24/2020 7:45am
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xrmark wrote:
I asked ping to sign my hat at shougal in 02 and he walked away 😐 probably due to the fact I was 3ft tall and...
I asked ping to sign my hat at shougal in 02 and he walked away 😐 probably due to the fact I was 3ft tall and he couldn’t hear me. Still have always loved ping and the show
so you were jsut a little taller than him.
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Xracer 12/24/2020 9:10am
12/24/2020 9:10am
Ironically I thought the GL episode was one of the best
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hamncheeze 12/24/2020 9:29am
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Thanks for the update David.

This form of media always needs to keep evolving. You are having a bit of change forced on you by circumstances, but it opens up new opportunities to have other people co-hosting with you. And even a change in producer can take things in a new direction, and maybe it ends up being even better. But even just "different" is good from an evolutionary standpoint. I have always appreciated Grant's contributions to the show, even if he gets excited and interrupts the guest from time to time. One thing that always shines through with GL is his passion and love for the sport and no one should ever fault him for that.

As an aside: The funny thing about 2020, it has made me realize there are many, many people on this planet who I probably have very little in common with from a political or public health standpoint, but that does not make them my enemies. I am pretty sure David and GL are 100% the other direction from me in my views, but I'm also 100% confident if we all sat down at a table with a few pitchers of beer we could talk about moto for hours and enjoy each others company and I would walk away thinking "those are good dudes" and they would do the same. The whole world would be a better place if people could embrace what they have in common with each other, and not look for what they can demonize in each other.

Happy Holidays Vitards!
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cdncombatmedic 12/24/2020 11:57am
12/24/2020 11:57am
GL was horrible because he kept interrupting the guests repeatedly. I feel its about time.
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plowboy 12/24/2020 12:35pm
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cdncombatmedic wrote:
GL was horrible because he kept interrupting the guests repeatedly. I feel its about time.
I'm guessing you've never sat around with a bunch of testosterone filled dudes telling stories? In my experience, every story spawns 3 more from the group. The first liar doesn't stand a chance. I dig the interjections by GL. They are pertinent and insightful. I haven't seen or heard one guest turn to him and say, "shut the fuck up". Anyone that saw him race knows he's 100% legit. If they could find a way to have him involved via Skype...that would be great.
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cdncombatmedic 12/24/2020 12:57pm
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cdncombatmedic wrote:
GL was horrible because he kept interrupting the guests repeatedly. I feel its about time.
plowboy wrote:
I'm guessing you've never sat around with a bunch of testosterone filled dudes telling stories? In my experience, every story spawns 3 more from the group...
I'm guessing you've never sat around with a bunch of testosterone filled dudes telling stories? In my experience, every story spawns 3 more from the group. The first liar doesn't stand a chance. I dig the interjections by GL. They are pertinent and insightful. I haven't seen or heard one guest turn to him and say, "shut the fuck up". Anyone that saw him race knows he's 100% legit. If they could find a way to have him involved via Skype...that would be great.
You guessed wrong. I just don't like the guy or his contributions. I'm not the first person bringing this up.
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Dave #125 12/24/2020 1:14pm
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dpingree101 wrote:
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own...
To clarify, yes, both GL and Donnie are stepping away. GL's dad is retiring and Grant is going to be running Langston Motorsports on his own. Anybody who runs a business understands the time that takes. GL is basically going part-time with us, as he will be back for every live show [once we can have those again. Thanks a lot, Covid] and the occasional show that doesn't conflict with his schedule. The shop is his priority and I totally respect that. Of course I'll miss his knowledge of the Grand Prix races, as well as his rants when he gets a little too deep into the Ketel One... but that just means he'll make up for it during the live shows. God help us all.

Donnie also has multiple jobs and they just bought a house in Havasu that he wants to spend more time in. It's tough to live in Havasu when you have to be in Corona every other week and you have to work around my fire department schedule. And I can't blame him for wanting out of CA... this place is imploding.

Our new producer is called Michael Hall. He's worked in the TV business for decades, earning an Emmy for his editing work along the way. He's also incredibly passionate about moto, so I think you're going to see a massive improvement in audio/video quality, as well as overall production value.

As far as a co-host, I'm going to bring in special co-hosts when I can find one who knows the guest intimately. For example, when we have Broc Glover on I'm going to ask Ricky Johnson to co-host with me. Broc was RJ's mentor when he was young and he would be able to tell stories and ask questions that I wouldn't even know about. I think this could be a really cool addition to get guests to relax and let more stories out.

All of that to say, I'm really stoked for 2021, and I think you'll like the changes as well. Thanks to everybody who has supported this show, and for supporting our partners... We couldn't keep doing it without them!

And to the guy who said I ignored him when he asked for an autograph... I would never have walked away, so I must not have heard you. I hate hearing things like that, so I owe you a beer next time I bump into you. And to that other guy who hates me like fat kids hate broccoli, I don't know what I did to you, but it must have been bad. Sorry, bro. I'd buy you a beer too, but I'm guessing you'd just dump it on my head.

Hope everybody has an awesome Christmas with their families, and here's hoping we can all get out and ride a bit over the next couple weeks. Cheers!

PING

Merry Christmas ping!
Love your interviews and bike reviews! Keep enjoying the ride buddy!! If u ever come to australia and we bump inti each other- ill buy u a beer and benchrace !!
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PS- did u hit up GL for sponsorship 🤔🤔
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