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
248 episodes
WWR One Year Ago
Jumping into a blast from the past! We dive into one of our favorite conversations as we discussed the future of snowmobile races. From hypothetical ideas to dreaming up the ultimate cross country race, we share our thoughts on how the sport ca...
Nick Harrington 414
On this week's episode, we catch up with Nick Harrington to explore his passion for motorsports. Nick began his racing career by taking on one of the toughest endurance races in all of motorsports, the Iron Dog. We also dive into his love for j...
Wyatt Keegan
On this week's episode, we welcome Wyatt Keegan to the podcast. Wyatt began his racing career in motocross before making the transition to cross country snowmobile racing. His time at the Sawdust Pit and on the race circuit, he has experienced ...
Its Been A Minute
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 ...
Ethan Pinault: Racing Never Stops
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 compet...
Travis Brisbin Experience
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 rac...
SSI Brady
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 grea...
Winning with Tucker Westney
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, Tucke...
Via Edgecomb
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 lo...
Brennan Comeau
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 ...
Buddy Collins: Run What You Brung
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.
Behind the Scenes with Dan Edgecomb
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.
EP. 76 The Last Stretch
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 str...
Ep. 75 Year End
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....
Ep. 74 Ironwood Recap
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...
Ep. 73 Championship Weekend
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.
Ep. 72 Naytahwaush Splash
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...
Ep. 71 Everyone Races
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. Meanwhi...
Ep. 70 South Branch Lake
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...
Ep. 69 Valentine’s 500
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...
Ep. 68 The Midway Point
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 wrapp...
Ep. 67 Double Header Weekend Recap
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 th...
Ep. 66 Surviving the Cold | Park Rapids Recap
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 ...