Despite his incredible achievements, Ben was often seen as introverted or standoffish, perhaps misunderstood by many. Now, a decade into retirement, the new and improved Ben 2.0 has resurfaced in the MotoAmerica paddock full-time as a team principal (or “mascot,” as he humorously claims). 

 
In this episode, James and Corey dive into the Texan’s story, exploring the journey that shaped him into a fierce competitor and what he’s learned about life since hanging up his leathers.

Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, the twentieth full episode with Ben is out now. Video of the episode can also be viewed on Spotify or YouTube.

We hope you enjoy!

More, from another press release issued by Pipe Dreams Podcast:

Yuasa Battery Partners With Corey Alexander & Pipe Dreams Podcast

September 25th – Laureldale, PA

MotoAmerica racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli are pleased to welcome Yuasa Battery as a presenting partner of the Pipe Dreams Podcast. In addition to partnering with the podcast itself, Yuasa will also be represented by Corey personally on track and off the race-track during MotoAmerica competition and whilst offering 1-on-1 training. 

“To have the support of a global brand like Yuasa Battery both for our podcast and on the race track further validates our mission to grow the sport through storytelling and the passion we have as racers and enthusiasts. Both James and I are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with Yuasa Battery for years to come” said Corey Alexander.
 

Ryo Okubo, President and CEO of Yuasa Battery, Inc. commented “Yuasa Battery is excited to reestablish our partnership with Corey Alexander and Pipe Dreams Podcast for 2024 and beyond.  Corey’s passion and relentless pursuit of success is greatly aligned with our brand’s values.”

“As a premier powersports battery brand in the US and globally, our legacy of excellence continues to drive us and our future of innovation forward. Powered by the hearts of enthusiasts, like Corey & James, every Yuasa battery comes with peace of mind, enabling riders to focus on the thrill of the drive. We look forward to supporting Pipe Dreams Podcast and Corey both on and off the track.” Ryo further added.
 
About Yuasa Battery Inc: Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been the leading US manufacturer of powersports batteries since 1979, supplying reliable batteries for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and scooters. Recognized globally as a premier brand, Yuasa is a top supplier for OEM manufacturers. Visit www.yuasabatteries.com to find the battery that fits your machine or locate your local Yuasa Battery retailer.

About Pipe Dreams Podcast: Pipe Dreams was launched in 2023 by MotoAmerica racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli in an effort to share the stories of fellow riders and motorsport professionals around the world.major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Follow @pipedreams_pod on social media or visit pipedreamspod.com to listen now.

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MotoAmerica racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli are thrilled to share Episode 19 of the Pipe Dreams Podcast. This episode features 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers and Stock 1000 Champion Hayden Gillim.

Hailing from Owensboro, Kentucky, Hayden grew up in a racing family of three boys and cousin to Nicky, Tommy, and Roger Lee Hayden. His journey began at just three years old and has led to more than two decades of racing, securing multiple national championships in both road-racing and flat-track disciplines.

Typically very reserved, Hayden opens up in this episode about his entire life and the challenges that led him to question his passion for racing. Learn about the pivotal moments that made him step back from full-time racing and what inspired his return to the track instead of a career behind a desk. Join us for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of racing and Hayden’s journey back to his true passion.

Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, the nineteenth full episode with Hayden is out now. Video of the episode can also be viewed on Spotify or YouTube.

We hope you enjoy!

About Pipe Dreams Podcast: Pipe Dreams Podcast launched in 2023 by MotoAmerica and American Flat Track riders Corey Alexander and James Rispoli in an effort to share the stories of fellow racers and motorsport professionals around the world.

The podcast releases twice per month for streaming on all major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Editing is curated by Sabotno Media. Follow @pipedreams_pod on social media or visit pipedreamspod.com to listen now.

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This podcast is “Misano 2024 – Nature’s Sprinkler Surprise.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

According to Peter, when the Dutch get that sinking feeling in their stomach that tells you something is about to turn into an unpleasant surprise, they say that they are “feeling wetness”. Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini can probably relate, as they called a surprise downpour’s bluff and got away with it. Why? Because it the rain didn’t ‘smell right’. Call it local wisdom, but that’s one hell of an advantage when racing at Misano. 

So, what exactly happened? And what other teams should be “feeling wetness” after today? Mat and Peter are ready to hash it out on air! Oh, and Mat has some beautifully diabolical ideas to spice up future races. It’s just going to require a whole bunch of sprinklers and Keanu Reeves’ phone number…

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

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Chuck has been the COO of MotoAmerica since its inception and is a driving force behind the current revival of American motorcycle road racing. Due to his low-key persona, many overlook Chuck’s extensive history and heritage as both a racer and a team manager at the highest levels of the sport for over two decades.

We believe it’s crucial not only to share his story but also to gain insights into the current state of MotoAmerica and what the future may hold for the sport. This episode aims to offer a deeper understanding of one of the key decisionmakers shaping the future of American motorcycle racing and the pedigree that justifies those decisions.

Additionally, this episode marks the launch of Pipe Dreams Podcast on MotoAmerica’s very own video streaming platform, MotoAmerica Live+. Subscribers of MA+ can now gain early access to our episodes on the Monday prior to the typical Wednesday, bi-weekly public release on our other various platforms.

We hope you enjoy!

Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, the eighteenth full episode with Chuck is out now. Video of the episode can also be viewed on Spotify or YouTube.

About Pipe Dreams Podcast:

Pipe Dreams Podcast launched in 2023 by MotoAmerica and American Flat Track riders Corey Alexander and James Rispoli in an effort to share the stories of fellow racers and motorsport professionals around the world.

The podcast releases twice per month for streaming on all major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Editing is curated by Sabotno Media. Follow @pipedreams_pod on social media or visit pipedreamspod.com to listen now.

More, from a press release issued by MotoAmerica:

Pipe Dreams Podcast Now An Added Feature On MotoAmerica Live+

Co-Hosted By Racers James Rispoli And Corey Alexander, Pipe Dreams Podcast Set For MotoAmerica Live+ Streaming Service

IRVINE, CA (August 21, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that Pipe Dreams Podcast, which is co-hosted by MotoAmerica racers James Rispoli and Corey Alexander, is now being featured as an additional offering on MotoAmerica Live+, the series’ streaming and on-demand service.

Corey Alexander and James Rispoli’s Pipe Dreams Podcast is now being featured as an additional offering on MotoAmerica Live+

The Pipe Dreams Podcast aims to shed light on the trials and tribulations of racers, industry insiders, and professionals. Unlike traditional interviews, each bi-weekly episode delves deep into the lives of the guests, fostering a stronger personal connection between viewers and these remarkable individuals.

Moving forward, every episode will be made available on the Monday prior to public release, exclusively to MotoAmerica Live+ subscribers. Episode 18, featuring an in-depth conversation with MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland, is already available on the platform in addition to all prior episodes.

“One of our goals with MotoAmerica Live+ this season has been to add as much additional content to our programming as possible,” Aksland said. “The Pipe Dreams Podcast fits right into that as it is added content for our Live+ subscribers to enjoy when they’re not watching our races either live or on-demand. James (Rispoli) and Corey (Alexander) do a good job on the podcast, and we know our fans will enjoy watching and listening to them.”

For more information and to subscribe to MotoAmerica Live+ visit http://www.motoamericaliveplus.com/details/VIDEO/item/6360462784112

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+  

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This podcast is “Peter’s 26 Kids.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

Want to be a famous MotoGP racer? Then you’d better start young, move to southern Europe and make a name for yourself. And one of the best places to do that is in Red Bull Rookie Cup.

This week, we invite former racer and journalist Peter Clifford for a chat. For the last 18 years, he’s been responsible for guiding and helping the young talent in the Rookie Cup. He’s worked with people like Acosta and Binder when they were just teenagers, and knows exactly what goes into developing young talent into legendary riders.

What’s the selection process like? How do you make sure that talent from all over the world gets a fair shot? And what does he think about the future of MotoGP, as someone who works with the next generation of riders on a daily basis?

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

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MotoAmerica racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli are excited to release Episode 17 of the Pipe Dreams Podcast, featuring current factory MotoAmerica Superbike racer Cameron Petersen.

Cameron’s racing quest began at a very young age and has spanned the globe from his birthplace in Spain, childhood upbringing in Zimbabwe, to his current residence in Southern California. The claimed South African grew up around racing under the tutelage of his father, ex-Grand Prix racer Robbie Petersen.

A successful launch to his professional campaign in the South African Supersport series led he and his father to leave everything behind, including his mom and sister, to continue his career in the then newly-formed MotoAmerica series. Like many of our guests, Cameron’s career has experienced its share of highs and lows.

Now in 2024, Cameron is in his second year of racing for one of the most coveted Superbike teams in the series and is a multi-time race winner. After hearing Cam’s story, this achievement seemed like an unattainable dream just a few short years ago.

We hope you enjoy hearing about the immense sacrifices Cameron and his entire family made to make his dreams come true.

Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, the seventeenth full episode with Cameron is out now. Video of the episode can also be viewed on Spotify or YouTube.

About Pipe Dreams Podcast:

Pipe Dreams Podcast launched in 2023 by MotoAmerica and American Flat Track riders Corey Alexander and James Rispoli in an effort to share the stories of fellow racers and motorsport professionals around the world. The podcast releases twice per month for streaming on all major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Editing is curated by Sabotno Media. Follow @pipedreams_pod on social media or visit pipedreamspod.com to listen now.

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This podcast is “MotoGP – Everything’s Connected!”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

Thinking about motorbike engineering, the first thing that springs to most peoples’ minds are the nuts and bolts: the incredibly complicated moving engine parts, hydraulics and all the other things that you’d entrust a mechanic to fix with his toolbox. But that’s just one part of the bigger picture. Amidst the steel and carbon there’s a verifiable web of wires, connecting and crisscrossing microcomputers and sensors all over the bike. They’re the nerves that drive the metal muscles of the machine – and they’ve been here for much longer than you may think.

In this episode, Mat and Peter are diving straight into the electronics. So get ready for high tension and sparks as we go from the earliest traction control systems to prehistoric data loggers and the modern use of fly-by-wire design. Cheers!

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

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This podcast is “Sachsenring 2024 – The Germans Call It Schadenfreude.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

Do you want to know the guilty pleasure of any rider? It’s that split second during a heated battle, that magic moment where you see your opponent’s movements slipping, slipping and then, finally, the crash. Nothing serious, mind you. He’ll be back next race. 

But that’s next race. Today, you own the track. 

It’s a story as old as time, and this weekend it was performed by Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia at Sachsenring. 

But besides the great battles, there are some other incredibly interesting observations to be made. For example, this is the first time in the history of MotoGP that one manufacturer has dominated the podium six time in a row. So what is the secret of Ducati’s succes here? And, going all the way to the opposite end of the spectrum, why is KTM still struggling? Mat and Peter have some ideas. 

Oh, and we might make a little diversion to a different type of racing that takes place in desolate deserts…Enjoy!

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! 

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Bobby is a seasoned veteran in the MotoAmerica paddock. At 33 years old, some might argue that “Bagger Bob” is just hitting his prime. Known for his aggressive and sometimes unorthodox riding style, Bobby is currently leading the MotoAmerica Superbike championship while also being a staple at the front of the King Of The Baggers class. Additionally, he works a day job during race weekends as Events Coordinator and Racer Support specialist for the gear brand Dainese.

Bobby’s journey to this point has been anything but smooth; he has the bumps and bruises to prove it. Despite the adversities he’s faced, Bobby has always stayed true to himself, his close circle of friends, and his family.

In this episode, Bobby shares stories of his Stockton, California upbringing, turning Pro at a young age, battling his “tattooed bad boy” stigma, and his recent personal growth on and off the race track that has brought the best version of “Fonger” we’ve all seen yet.

We hope you enjoy learning about Bobby’s unfiltered journey thus far. As always, thanks for listening to the Pipe Dreams Podcast.

Listen Now

Available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, the sixteenth full episode with Bobby is out now. Video of the episode can be viewed on your favorite  Spotify or YouTube.

About Pipe Dreams Podcast:

Pipe Dreams Podcast launched in 2023 by MotoAmerica and American Flat Track riders Corey Alexander and James Rispoli in an effort to share the stories of fellow racers and motorsport professionals around the world. The podcast releases twice per month for streaming on all major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. Editing is curated by Sabotno Media. Follow @pipedreams_pod on social media or visit pipedreamspod.com to listen now.

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