Exhaust #331: The Mid-Summer Silly Season Guide

Exhaust #331: The Mid-Summer Silly Season Guide

Author: Jason Weigandt and the Racer X Illustrated/Racer X Online editorial staff July 2, 2026 Duration: 47:35

It was expected to be a quiet off season, but then Cooper Webb started exploring options, Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, the Coenen twins wanted a shot at America and Chase Sexton....I dunno man! It's silly season time as July hits in SMX, and Jason Weigandt and Steve Matthes are here to discuss the latest rumors of who will make moves for 2027.

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Exhaust #336: Lawrence Battle Matters, Team USA in Constant Flux [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Exhaust #333: The Sacha Hero Ride! But Is The Sport Getting Too Fast? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:29
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Exhaust #330: Roger's Collection, and Incomparable Influence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:03
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Exhaust #329: Weege Chats Coenens with Paul Malin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:23
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