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We Went Fast
by We Went Fast
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.
Episodes
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Ep. #35 Jeremy McGrath vs. Jeff Emig: The Numbers
Jeremy 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 Motocross seasons. Of the 100 pieces signed, just 40 are left (as of March 13, 2026) at shop.wewentfast.com
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Ep. #34 John Penton Was in a Hurry
The 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 celebrate this milestone, we're diving into a 52 hour period of his long life, to ask him about the time he raced…
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Ep. #33 Southwick 1998: John Dowd, Doug Henry & New England’s Best Day Ever
Locals 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 is about that day Officially licensed John Dowd and Doug Henry merchandise accompanies this story, including a…
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Ep. #32 Jeremy McGrath's Anaheim Supercross Stories
Jeremy 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 Supercross wins, including his first ever SX victory and his 72nd. Officially licensed McGrath merchandise accompanies this...
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Ep. #31: Jeff Ward is Captain America
Earlier 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 of Team USA with the Trophee and Motocross of Nations between 1983 and 1990. They were mostly stories of winning, but…
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Ep. #30 Doug Henry's 2.8 Seconds to Legend
Have 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 caused Doug Henry to take the most notorious flight in motocross history. For photos and video from this story, check out...
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Ep. #29 James Stewart: The Fastest Man on the Planet Finds Perfection
Between 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 dubious of being able to go the distance. His first three years in the class were disasters: it started with an...
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Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 3
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 shop.wewentfast.com and ships free to customers in the United States. Part 3 covers the end of Marty's racing career…
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Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 2
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 shop.wewentfast.com and ships free to customers in the United States. Part 2 covers Marty's time as a factory Honda rider. This...
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Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 1
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 customers in the United States. This episode is Marty Smith's last interview, which happened at Marty's house just two…
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Fast Fact: White Line Analysis. Supercross Starts Matter.
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 many cocktails with Captain Obvious but we’re here to share the data that some people think doesn’t exist. And don’t me...
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Fast Fact: Eli Tomac Hits Another All-Time
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 rider? Listen to the show to find out! See the print version of this podcast, which is filled with data charts. Garage...
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Bob Hannah - A Reading from "Motocross: The Golden Era"
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 Golden Era”. It's available at shop.wewentfast.com and ships free to customers in the United States. The Golden Era is a...
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Ep. #28 Is Jett Lawrence the Greatest Rookie Ever?
NOTE: 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 time to talk about this: we haven’t even reached the two-thirds point of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship...
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Ep. #27 Comeback in the Coliseum. The 1987 Los Angeles Supercross
Why 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) wins; a unique but one-lined track with a short start straight and a first turn the size of a “phone booth” causes…
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Ep. #26 24-0: How Ricky Carmichael Made Lightning Strike Twice
This 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 News after the 2002 Steel City National when he completed his first 24-0 run. The project you’re listening to right now...
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Ep. #25 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 2
"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 seasons turned into a saga about one of the greatest mysteries of our sport: How did Suzuki convince Ricky Carmichael to...
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Ep. #24 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 1
"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 seasons turned into a saga about one of the greatest mysteries of our sport: How did Suzuki convince Ricky Carmichael to...
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Ep. #23 The Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History
In 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, laying his motorcycle flat at the Silverdome. It was a mystery because nobody knew who took the photo. The decision to run...
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Ep. #22 The Fabulous Four of Supercross
It’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 the record for most supercross main event wins. The list is even shorter than I thought it was. And I still ended up…
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EP. #21 Winning Supercross Races In Your 30s (rare, but it happens)
This 2,000 word story started as an Instagram post where we simply wished Eli Tomac a happy birthday. But this is We Went Fast and we can’t help but find a deeper story within the details, even if the details are just cake, ice cream and 30 birthday candles. It led to this data dive by Brett…
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EP. #20 Doug Henry and The Dam
This is a story about roots. I wanted to know how Doug Henry became Doug Henry, the scrappy kid from New England who worked two jobs while trying to make it as an athlete. He was 14 when he entered his first race. He wasn’t a promising amateur prospect, his gear didn’t match, his bikes were held...
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EP. #19 The Darkest Day in Motocross
On August 1, 1982, an automobile/train collision killed three teenaged motocross riders in Ponca City, Oklahoma . Forty years later, memories of that white hot afternoon still haunt those who were there. Six years ago I received a message that said, “I wish someone would write about the boys who...
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EP. #18 Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season
Terry Pratt spent 35 years working on "Grand Prix Motocross" but died a few years after finishing it. In continuation of Pratt's legacy, We Went Fast reads Chapter 1 of his book. This show is a little different from the others I've posted. First: I didn’t write it. A man named Terry Pratt did. He...
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EP. #17 Jeremy McGrath And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Night In St. Louis
On April 27, 1996, Jeremy McGrath came into the St. Louis Supercross with a record 13 consecutive race wins. He was two wins away from a perfect season. But inside the Trans World Dome, Superman fell short of perfection. It was the only blemish in an otherwise dominant season and the rest of the...
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EP. #16 A Nac for Style: How Jeremy McGrath Brought the Nac Nac to Supercross
How did you find out about Jeremy McGrath doing the Nac Nac? And what did you think of it at the time? For me, it was the weekly copies of Cycle News sold on the counter of MotoSports in Clio, MI. I was just a few weeks away from turning 15 when the 1994 Supercross season started. The February…
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Ep. #15 No Planes in the Sky: The Grounding of Team USA 2001
We all remember where we were and what we were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Beyond those chilling hours of trying to make sense of the news and horrific images it gets fuzzy. This is a story about what the members of Team USA 2001 did on the morning of Sept. 11. How they reacted, where...
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Ep. #14 When We Were Kings: Team USA wins the 1981 Trophée & Motocross des Nations
Forty years ago a quartet of young Americans traveled to Europe and turned the World Motocross community on its head. Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen and Johnny O'Mara won the Trophée des Nations (250) on Sept. 6, 1981 in Lommel, Belgium and then the Motocross des Nations (500) a week…
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Ep. #13 50 Years of Sundays: "On Any Sunday Will Change Your Life
Fifty years after its release, Bruce Brown's motorcycle documentary continues to influence. From Malcolm to Masterson, this is a collection of stories from people whose lives were never the same after watching "On Any Sunday" This is the podcast version of the story under the same title. You can...
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Ep. #12 Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco's Leap
They told him not to. But when rookie James Stewart committed to jumping LaRocco's Leap on a 125, Jeff Kardas knew where to point the camera. This is the podcast version of the feature article “Ep. #12 Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco's Leap”. Author, Brett Smith, reads the text. You can...
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Ep. #11 Little Giant: The PW50 Story
Was the PW50 your first bike? It was for me! "Little Giant: The PW50 Story" celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic motorcycle, which turned 40 in 2020. It may have aged but it hasn't grown up. The Yamaha PW50 is a familiar piece of our childhood that we're passing along to our own kids.…
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Ep. #10 Broken Hearts and Busted Chains
It's rare when the loser gets the magazine cover, steals the spotlight and becomes a legend. Ryan Hughes did all three on a hot summer day when he lost the 125cc AMA Pro Motocross championship to Steve Lamson. But he didn't win over the crowd because he finished second overall. It was because he...
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Ep. #9 The Curious Life of Terry Pratt
In 1972, Terry Pratt put his life in America on pause to spend 6 months following the MXGP season. 35 years later he published "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 Championship season". Pratt died before he could finish selling his masterpiece but he left behind a trail of paperwork and friends and a...
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Ep. #8 One Hit Wonders
More than a third of all supercross winners only won a single main event in their career (premier class). This is the audio version of quirky stories behind 10 of those "One Hit Wonders". To read the print version of "One Hit Wonders" follow this link. Please leave a rating and review and tell a...
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Ep. #7 The Moment: Paul Buckley’s Gatorback 1993 Photo
Paul Buckley messed up. He should have been at the finish line. Yet, if he had been paying attention, the photograph above wouldn’t exist. He would have shot an up close ‘guy in the sky’ image and the moment he immortalized would instead be a tale passed down between bench racers with no visual...
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Ep. #6 Chapter 4: A Ricky Carmichael Story
AUDIO VERSION! Don't have time to sit and read the written story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version of "Chapter 4: A Ricky Carmichael Story", published on January 1, 2020. As The GOAT starts his second season as the analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports, he explains it...
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Ep. #5 The Making of the Machine: A Ron Lechien Story
Don't have 30 minutes to sit and read the Ron Lechien story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version of "Making of the Machine: A Ron Lechien Story", originally published in July 2019. Read by the author, Brett Smith. The original story was published in July 2019, during the voting process...
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Ep. #4 Miracle Boy: The Austin Forkner Story
Don't have 25 minutes to sit and read a story? I'll read it to you! This is the audio version of Miracle Boy: the Austin Forkner Story, originally published in February 2019. Read by the author, Brett Smith. We Went Fast article episodes are available on iTunes and Stitcher.
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Ep. #3 The Ballad of Big Dave
Larry 'Motor Mouth' Huffman narrates the audio version of The Ballad of Big Dave. Didn't have 30 minutes to read the article when it was published in late July? Now you can sit back and let the original "Voice of Supercross" read it to you while you drive to work or hopelessly search for that...
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Ep. #2 How We Got Here: The Genesis of Loretta Lynn's Motocross
In the early eighties, a trio of motorcycle racing promoters from Ohio and West Virginia were looking for a facility. A country music legend needed to fill a campground. A sanctioning body wanted more members and a marquee event. And amateur motocross racers wanted a true and fair national...
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Ep. #1 Chad Reed: Against the Current
Listen up. No, seriously. I had some people make this request and I thought it was a good idea. So, here's an audio version of the recent article, Chad Reed: Against the Current. Read by the author, edited by Nicholas Smith. I'm working on creating a podcast channel for these on iTunes and...
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