Why We Ride Podcast
The Why We Ride Podcast is designed to drive stoke and exposure to the action sports industry. Each week, we engage in snowmobile related topics with a focus on bringing our personal experiences into snowmobile discussions. The podcast will include interviews into the minds of industry leaders, enthusiasts, action sports companies and action sports athletes so they can share "why they ride". So grab your headphones, connect your Bluetooth, or crank up your computer speakers and tune into each episode. Thank you for listening!
Episodes
On this week's episode, TJ and I give a little life update. It's been a while since it's been just the two of us behind the microphones. Lucas shares a major life update as he makes the move to the Greater Nashua, New Hampshire area and starts a new job in the powersports industry. Breaking into the powersports world has been a longtime dream, and he's excited for the opportunity and to see where this next chapter l...
On this week's episode, we sit down with race car driver Ethan Pinault. Ethan is a dedicated athlete, racer, and technician who has built his life around motorsports. Like many of us, he caught the racing bug and never looked back. Ethan competes in the Northeast GT racing circuit while working full-time on exotic cars. When the summer racing season ends, the competition doesn't stop, as he's recently taken up snowm...
This week, we sit down with Vermont native Travis Brisbin. From his early days racing snocross in the Rock Maple Racing circuit to becoming a staple of cross country racing, Travis has spent decades around the sport. We talk about his racing career, the evolution of Rock Maple, and what it takes to organize and host the only race in Vermont. A great conversation with one of the sport’s longtime competito...
On this week’s episode, we bring in the main man from SSI (Speed Shop Inc). We dive into all different aspects of SSI and talk through everything from tuning and testing to what it takes to stay competitive in cross country racing. A great behind-the-scenes look into one of the best performance shops in the sport.
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Pro Rookie Tucker Westney. With a strong motocross background, Tucker has quickly proven that those skills translate well into the world of cross country racing. Hailing from southern Vermont, Tucker put together an impressive rookie season and is looking to carry that momentum into next year. Stay tuned to hear more from the Vermont sensation.
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Via Edgecomb, a Junior Novice women’s rider who has been making a name for herself in cross country racing. We dive into her past season, balancing both dirt bikes and snowmobiles, and what she’s looking forward to next year. From race weekends to future goals, this episode gives a great look into the next generation of the sport.
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Brennan Comeau, a young racer who’s been in the sport for years. Alongside his father, a longtime announcer, Brennan has deep roots in cross country snowmobile racing in the Northeast. We look back on last season and talk about what he’s excited for moving forward.
On this week’s episode, we catch up with Buddy Collins to talk about the 2026 cross country season. He shares insights on the upcoming year with North Star Cross Country and what to expect at the Sawdust Pit.
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dan Edgecomb. From getting his start in cross country racing to becoming a key part of race day safety, Dan breaks down what it takes to keep the circuit running.
Life hasn’t slowed down one bit for the Why We Ride Podcast. TJ has been busy on the ski hill testing as we prepare for the final race of the year. It’s crazy to think we’ll be racing the last weekend in April. In this episode, we dive into strategy for the finale and what to expect, with big things still to come.
On this week’s episode, we dive into the final race of the COR Powersports circuit in Houghton, Michigan. Racing through the mine was an unreal experience with big jumps, elevation changes, and tight tree sections that made for a true test.
Years of hard work, consistency, and dedication all came together, and earning a spot on the championship podium is something we’re incredibly proud of.
On this week’s episode, we dive into the second-to-last weekend of the COR Powersports racing series in Ironwood, Michigan. This marked the first ski hill race of the year, and it did not disappoint. Warm weather brought out a great crowd on Saturday, and overnight snowfall set the stage for an even better Sunday. A full weekend of changing conditions and solid racing.
On this week’s episode, we dive into the final race of the year for the NEXC circuit. It was a great way to close out the season with a fun and competitive weekend. Tune in to hear how it all went down and wrap up the year with us.
On this week’s episode, we dive into Lucas’s race in Naytahwaush. Warm weather brought a big shift in conditions over the weekend. Saturday was one of the nicest races of the year with pure ice and no snow dust. Then Sunday brought a completely different challenge. With temperatures reaching 50 degrees, about three inches of water covered the entire track, making for a wild and challenging race. A weeken...
On this week’s episode, both Lucas and TJ were back on the track. TJ stepped outside his usual circuit to race terrain with ADXC, competing in what might be one of the first true cross country races held in New Hampshire in a long time. Meanwhile, Lucas headed to Leech Lake, battling at the front of the pack all weekend. Tune in as we break down everything we accomplished and how it all unfolded.
On this week’s episode, we break down the fourth round of the NEXC circuit at South Branch Lake. Racing is all about managing the highs and the lows. Sometimes it’s about going for the win, and sometimes it’s about managing a championship. Maximum points don’t always mean first place sometimes they mean finishing mid-pack and doing everything in your power to stay consistent. We dive in...
On this week’s episode, Lucas finally breaks the Vaadi curse and conquers the GG 500. Deep ditches, brutal road approaches, and zero room for mistakes. This one was a battle from start to finish. It’s one of the most intense races of the season, and you’re going to want to hear how it all went down.
On this week’s episode, we break down the third race of the NEXC circuit as the season hits its midway mark. TJ recaps his action-packed weekend and walks us through how everything unfolded on race day. Out in the Midwest, the Soo 500 has wrapped up, and now all eyes turn to the legendary I-500 as COR Powersports heads into one of the biggest events of the season.
On this week’s episode, we dive into TJ’s race in Morgan, Vermont with NEXC and recap Lucas’s first-ever ditch race in Manvel, North Dakota. TJ hit the ice for the second race of the season, while Lucas and the COR Powersports series took on their first ditch race in over three years. Two very different tracks, two very different challenges, and plenty to break down.
On this week’s episode, we dive into the Cor Powersports race at Park Rapids. With temperatures dropping as low as negative 25 degrees and even colder with the windchill, we still managed to go racing. The schedule was adjusted for safety, and we’re just glad the event wasn’t canceled. Up next on the circuit is the first ditch race in over three years, so nobody really knows who the guy to beat wil...
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