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We Went Fast's mission is to improve the sport of motocross through stories. Because better stories = a better sport. If you love history, data and details, you'll enjoy We Went Fast.
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- Ep. #35 Jeremy McGrath vs. Jeff Emig: The Numbers · 10 min. · Episode 35Jeremy McGrath and Jeff Emig discuss their bitter rivalry while autographing a stack of artwork created to celebrate and honor their battles from the 1996 Supercross and Pro…
- Ep. #34 John Penton Was in a Hurry · 19 min. · Episode 34The search for deeper meaning in Penton’s 1959 record-breaking transcontinental ride. John Penton, the motorcycling pioneer and legend turned 100 years old on August 19, 2025. To…
- Ep. #33 Southwick 1998: John Dowd, Doug Henry & New England’s Best Day Ever · 17 min. · Episode 33Locals shine at Southwick but the brightest day in the track’s history is June 14, 1998, when Doug Henry and John Dowd won all four motos in their respective classes. This story…
- Ep. #32 Jeremy McGrath's Anaheim Supercross Stories · 31 min. · Episode 32Jeremy McGrath, the King of Supercross, relives memories from the building that gave him many crowning achievements. This show dissects and discusses McGrath's 8 Anaheim…
- Ep. #31: Jeff Ward is Captain America · 26 min. · Episode 31Earlier this year, for over two hours, I sat at Jeff Ward’s dining room table and listened as he told stories of an era more than three decades behind him; his time as a member…
- Ep. #30 Doug Henry's 2.8 Seconds to Legend · 20 min. · Episode 30Have you ever wondered why Budds Creek MX Park has an obstacle called Henry Hill? This is the story behind how small errors, fatigue, pride, determination and a wardrobe issue…
- Ep. #29 James Stewart: The Fastest Man on the Planet Finds Perfection · 31 min. · Episode 29Between 2005 and 2016, James Stewart completed just one full season of Pro Motocross in the 450 class: 2008. And in the days, weeks and months leading into that summer, he was…
- Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 3 · 37 min.This is part 3, the final installment of a series with Marty Smith. These interviews were done by David Dewhurst for his book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which is available at…
- Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 2 · 35 min.This is part 2 of a 3 part interview with Marty Smith. These interviews were done by David Dewhurst for his book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which is available at…
- Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 1 · 22 min.Another release from David Dewhurst book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which would make the perfect Father's Day gift! It's available at shop.wewentfast.com and ships free to…
- Fast Fact: White Line Analysis. Supercross Starts Matter. · 6 min.The best way to win a 450SX main event in 2024 (or even a single Triple Crown gate drop) is to cross that white line in no worse than third place. Surely, we’ve had a few too…
- Fast Fact: Eli Tomac Hits Another All-Time · 4 min.Eli Tomac has now done something only ONE other rider has accomplished in the 50 year history of Supercross: he’s won a 450 race every year for 10 consecutive seasons. The other…
- Bob Hannah - A Reading from "Motocross: The Golden Era" · 24 min.David Dewhurst reads the chapter he wrote about Bob “Hurricane” Hannah, once the winningest rider in Supercross and Motocross history. Dewhurst's book is called “Motocross: The…
- Ep. #28 Is Jett Lawrence the Greatest Rookie Ever? · 16 min. · Episode 28NOTE: The statistics in this show are relevant after the 2024 Indianapolis Supercross but before the 2024 Seattle Supercross. Check in at wewentfast.com for updated info. It’s…
- Ep. #27 Comeback in the Coliseum. The 1987 Los Angeles Supercross · 17 min. · Episode 27Why the final running of the Super Bowl of Motocross was the greatest race in the sport’s history. Rick Johnson goes from (almost) last to first; Wild man Guy Cooper (almost)…
- Ep. #26 24-0: How Ricky Carmichael Made Lightning Strike Twice · 49 min. · Episode 26This story is about Ricky Carmichael doing something even he thought wasn’t possible: a second perfect season. "I doubt if this will ever happen again," Carmichael told Cycle…
- Ep. #25 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 2 · 42 min. · Episode 25"The Greatest Gamble in Motocross History" is the untold story of Ricky Carmichael’s shocking switch to Suzuki. What started as a deep dive into Carmichael’s perfect motocross…
- Ep. #24 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 1 · 47 min. · Episode 24"The Greatest Gamble in Motocross History" is the untold story of Ricky Carmichael’s shocking switch to Suzuki. What started as a deep dive into Carmichael’s perfect motocross…
- Ep. #23 The Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History · 46 min. · Episode 23In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4x6-in. snapshot showed up in the marketing department of Oakley. The subject was one of their young riders, 17-year-old Ricky Carmichael…
- Ep. #22 The Fabulous Four of Supercross · 22 min. · Episode 22It’s like déjà vu. Just like in episode 21, the idea for this story was just supposed to be a simple social media post. I was curious about how many different riders have held…
