Misti Hurst: From AMA Pro Racing to Writing the Book on Cornering

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Misti Hurst — former AMA Pro Supersport racer, senior California Superbike School coach, mountain bike mentor, mini-moto mom, and now… published author.With over 20 years of experience racing and coaching riders around the world, Misti is one of the most respected voices in motorcycle education today. Now, she’s turning the throttle in a new direction with her debut book, Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering — a powerful mix of riding techniques, behind-the-scenes coaching stories, and deeply personal lessons from the road, the racetrack, and life itself.We talk about:Her journey from street rider to pro racer and coachWorking with Keith Code and the evolution of CSSThe psychology of fear, coaching, and breakthroughsHow she teaches kids, mountain bikers, and Moto Moms alikeWhat it really took to write this book — and why nowHer new Kickstarter campaign to bring Life in the Fast Lane to printIf you ride, coach, teach, or just love a good comeback story — this one’s for you.🎯 Support Misti’s Book on Kickstarter (launches Nov 11, 2025): 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mistihurst/life-in-the-fast-lane-discovering-the-art-of-corneringSupport the showIf you found this video helpful, consider supporting the channel by checking out the links below, or consider buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiwimoto72Or check out ALL my KiwiMoto72 Links here https://linktr.ee/kiwimoto72KiwiMoto72 Podcast 👉 Watch it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCd6Uc3xNWizwhOpTfkI0IDSIgd0Cp3dN🎧 Or listen on your favorite platform:• Spotify: https://tr.ee/0pmdjh1_2J• Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/r_ffi8iQOk• Buzzsprout: https://tr.ee/b8EYmzjlxO