We have dusted off the microphones and cobwebs off the mixer and fired the computer up once again. After a few months off and with some racing getting back underway we thought it was time to get up and running again. Just a short show with Conor Fraser in studio as we chat with Josh Green about his success at the first Transmoto event in 2020, and also Tom Toparis on his eventful first round of the BSB. 

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Oz Moto Podcast #43

Seeing that we should be talking about the results from the first 2 rounds of the MX Nationals from this past weekend we kept the ball rolling by getting Scott Lillis from Penrite Honda to co-host via phone on whats been going on the the different measures Teams are now exploring by getting content out on Social Media sights. Interviews with Aaron Tanti, Hayden Mellross, Dean Ferris, Kirk Gibb and Kyle Webster.

Oz Moto Podcast #42

With everything on hold we thought it would be a good idea to get Brent Duffe (Justin Brayton's Mechanic) Factory Honda Mechanic to give an insight along with some tech tips when working on your bike at home.

Oz Moto Podcast #41

Glenn Allerton joins me in studio to talk about the Shark Race R Pro GP Helmet, Glenn has been wearing Shark helmets for the past 6 years and tell us about what he has noticed with the changes made to Sharks class leading helmet.

Oz Moto Podcast #40

A Massive ASBK Show with Phil Harlum joining me on the phone fro the entire show to go over ASBK Rd 1 and also where things are at regarding racing due to COVID-19 Pandemic.  Interviews with a number of ASK heavy weights, Wayne Maxwell, Cru Halliday, Glenn Allerton, Josh Waters, Mike Jones, Oli Bayliss and Tom Toparis, as they reflect on their Rd 1 performances and the hopes of being able to get back on the grid in the not to distant future.

Oz Moto Podcast #39

On the Show Tonight Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to discuss the delay of the MX Nationals and along with it his return to Racing due to the rapidly increasing Covid-19 virus. We also head to the US and talk to Brent Duffe and Justin Brayton regarding the halt to racing over there and the possible resumption of the SX season in Sept.  

Oz Moto Podcast #38

On the show tonight Tom Toparis joins me in studio to go over the ASBK Test and also his ride in the European rounds of the 600SS championship. We catch up With Brent Duffe (Factory HRC Mechanic) on the SX so far and what we can expect heading east, we get a glimpse behind the doors of Factory Honda. The Ritcho Report is back brought to you by The Tool Store. 

Oz Moto Show #37

Hayden Mellross joins me in studio for the first show in 2020, Brent Duffe takes us behind HRC Honda and swapping a motor in under 35mins at St Louis. Jay Wilson deals with the excitement of a childhood dream lining up for the first race of the season at A1 and Aaron Tanti bounces back at St Louis after his an unlucky A1, and looks to make a mends at A2. 

Oz Moto Show #36

Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to break down the biggest SX event of the year in Aus, so much build up leading to this event and it didn't disappoint. Guests include Josh Osby, Jay Wilson, Cam Sinclair, Stephen Gall and what would a show be without the Ritcho Report.

Oz Moto Show #35

Tonights Show we wrap up Rd4 from Auckland with the main man behind it Adam Bailey who gives us an insight into the going ons behind the scenes to make these events happen. Justin Brayton's Mechanic Brent Duffe joins me to discuss how he became a race mechanic and what is in store for 2020. The Ritcho Report with Jackson Richardson wraps up the show.

Oz Moto Show #34

On tonight's show Connor Tierney joins me in studio to reflect on Rd 3 from Wollongong, after finishing 7th in the SX2 class and taking his first win in the 3rd race on Sat night. Josh Hill talks us through how the CDR ride came about, his wild ride on the hill climb bikes and will we see him back in AMA SX next year?? Henry Miller was last week sitting on the couch getting things ready for his 2020 season now finds himself here in Aus racing, he speaks about how the deal came about. Scott Lillis is driving back to Melb so we decide to break up his drive and talk about the Penrite Honda Teams huge presence in the paddock this year. We cold call (Ritcho Report)Jackson Richardson about his how his Rd 3 went from Hero to Zero the tuff Rockstar Energy Rider will be bouncing back again this weekend.

Oz Moto Show #33

On tonight's show we wrap up the 2019 ASBK with Mike Jones winning the Championship over Troy Herfoss in an epic battle that came down to the last lap on the last race of the season, interviews with both riders as they reflect on their seasons. Part team owner of the Desmosport Ducati Team Troy Bayliss not only reflects on Ducati's first championship in 20 years but also the Motorcycle Festival that is on this weekend in Wollongong. Tom Toparis finished where he started off the season with pole and 2 race wins he takes us through his near perfect season and what 2020 holds for the young 19 year old. last minute inclusion Tom Edwards tells us how the guest ride came about with the Bikebiz R6 and his first race on a 600. What better way to wrap the 2019 season than to have one of the voices of ASBK Phil Harlum join me to takes us through the highs and lows of the championship. Bring on 2020

Oz Moto Show #32

Kyle Webster and Hayden Mellross join me in studio as we discuss the highs and lows of Rd 2 from Gillman Speedway SA. Josh Proctor from Protraxx tell us what goes into building a SX track from start to finish. Mitchell Oldenburg takes us through his first victory here on Aussie soil for the Penrite Honda crew. We call Jatz Richardson out of the blue to take us through that crash at Brisbane, the extent of his injury and insight to his fav TV show The Bachelor. We have a couple of calls asking the boys some questions also.

Oz Moto Show #31

On tonight's show Hayden Mellross and Connor Tierney join me in studio as we reflect on Rd 1 of SX from QLD, interviews with Serco Yamaha's Aaron Tanti, Penrite Hondas Chris Blose and CDR Monster Energy's Dan Reardon. Hear what they all had to say about Rd 1 and what we can expect for the rest of the season. 

Oz Moto Show #30

On tonights show we preview the Aus SX Season, Adam Bailey from AME the man behind making SX what it is today, takes us through the upcoming season and what happens behind the scenes to bring it all together. 3 time defending champion Justin Brayton takes us through his prep to defend his title and what it was like to sign that Factory Honda Contract for next year. SX2 Defending Champ Jay Wilson talks about the stacked SX2 field along with his plans to race in the first part of the 2020 AMA SX Season. American Josh Osby reflects on last years performance and how he plans to step it up this year on his Raceline Thor KTM. Finally Jackson Richardson is back this time in SX1 we find out how his deal came about and what antics he will be getting up to this year.

Oz Moto Show #29

Oz Moto Podcast an Aussie based guy covering the premier Australian motorcycle races, ASBK, MX Nationals, Australian SX and more, hosted by Marty Dowd who has been involved in the industry for over 20 years from privateer mechanic, factory team mechanic, team manager, to a factory team manager, he has seen the sport from the other side of the garage and is able to give an insight to what most people don't get to see.

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