CHAPTER 397 Ft. Jade Dungey

CHAPTER 397 Ft. Jade Dungey

From Gypsy Tales by Jase Macalpine

April 13, 2026 · 3h 38m · Episode 500

About this episode

Jade Dungey discusses his experiences as a supercross mechanic and the dynamics within the KTM team, including Eli Tomac's transition to the brand.

Jade Dungey is one of the most elite supercross mechanics in the paddock — and the man Red Bull KTM trusted with Eli Tomac's factory bike. In this chapter, he breaks down the inside story of Eli's shock move to KTM, how picky Eli really is on bike setup, how expensive a factory 450 actually is, why Chase Sexton walked away from the team, and the moment his brother Ryan Dungey made the decision that changed the brand forever. Jade Dungey is Ryan Dungey's older brother, a championship-winning supercross mechanic, and now Eli Tomac's wrench at Red Bull KTM. He's been inside the factory for the biggest shifts in the sport — from Ryan's KTM era to Eli's arrival — and has a rare view of what really happens behind the pit wall. In Chapter 397, Jade Dungey reveals: - Finding out Eli Tomac was joining KTM - What it actually takes to prep a factory bike for Eli vs. Aaron Plessinger - How expensive a factory dirt bike really is - Eli Tomac going through clutches and why KTM gave him a cable clutch - Why Chase Sexton walked away from KTM - Did Eli Tomac save KTM — and the moment the brand almost closed its doors - Ryan Dungey's crazy decision to join KTM and why Roger DeCoster gave him the…

People in this episode

Host: Jase Macalpine

Guest: Jade Dungey

Topics covered

  • supercross mechanics
  • Eli Tomac
  • factory bikes
  • KTM
  • Ryan Dungey
  • motorsport transitions

Keywords

  • supercross
  • mechanics
  • Eli Tomac
  • KTM
  • Ryan Dungey
  • factory bike
  • motorsport

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Bull KTM, KTM, Formula 1

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