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This week on the Racing Back MotoGP podcast, MotoGP legends Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned Dutch MotoGP commentator and journalist Hans van Loozenoord, leading the pilgrimage to Assen on what will be his 62nd visit to the Dutch TT.Assen is unique in that at has been in the GP calendar since the championship’s inception in 1949. It has changed in places but it is still one of the best tracks there is Hans has reported on most of those races and is uniquely placed to explain the mystique of everyone’s favourite race.The Racing Back PaddockIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming soon.Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, journalists and insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.

#RacingBack #NeilHodgson #MotoGPRacing Back continues its deep dive into the world of elite motorcycle racing with a very special guest—British World Champion Neil Hodgson.Following two standout episodes featuring legendary MotoGP crew chief Jerry Burgess, Nick and Jules welcome World Superbike Champion and MotoGP race winner Neil Hodgson to the podcast. In this episode, Neil shares stories from his racing career, insights into MotoGP and World Superbike, and his perspective on what it takes to compete—and win—at the highest level of motorcycle racing.With recent growth in subscribers and listeners, Racing Back is entering an exciting new phase. Over the coming weeks, episode lengths will be increasing to allow for longer-form conversations, deeper paddock stories, and more exclusive insight from riders, engineers, and key figures from MotoGP, World Superbike, and international motorcycle racing.And yes—Jerry Burgess will be returning for another episode very soon.🔹 Sponsorship Opportunity Racing Back is now actively seeking podcast sponsors and brand partners. If you’re a motorsport brand, motorcycle business, or racing-related product looking to reach a highly engaged and growing MotoGP and World Superbike audience, we’d love to hear from you. Sponsorship details and contact information can be found below.If you enjoy MotoGP podcasts, World Superbike interviews, motorcycle racing stories, and behind-the-scenes paddock insight, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the channel. Your support helps us bring you more exclusive racing content every week.Without further ado—welcome to Racing Back Episode 36. 🏍️🏁#WorldSuperbike #WSBK #MotoGPPodcast #MotorcycleRacing #MotorsportPodcast #SuperbikeRacing #BritishWorldChampion #MotoGPInterview #RacingPodcast #PaddockStories #MotorbikeRacing #RoadRacing #JerryBurgess #TwoWheels #RacingLifeInterested in Sponsorship? Want your product advertised on our show?Contact: streamingspirespodcasts@gmail.com

MotoGP Legend Jerry Burgess on Rossi, Doohan & Gardner | Racing Back Ep 34#RacingBackPodcast #JerryBurgess #MotoGP #ValentinoRossi #MickDoohan #WayneGardnerNick and Jules are joined this week on Racing Back by one of the most influential figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history — Jerry Burgess.JB is Australian, he was doing the standard European tour in 1980 when friends he was staying with in South London put him forward for a mechanic’s job at Heron Suzuki. He worked for Suzuki for three years, primarily for Randy Mamola before moving to Honda - where he stayed for 21 years.he started as a mechanic for Ron Haslam before being moved to Freddie Spencer’s team to work for race engineer Erv Kanemoto, from whom Jerry learnt the art of being a crew chief during Freddie’s double championship year 1985.Honda then moved him to be race engineer for Aussie new recruit Wayne Gardner, winning the title in ’87.JB was again moved by management to be crew chief for another young Aussie, Mick Doohan in 1989. The first title came in 1994 and was followed by four more consecutively. It was an era of total domination. Doohan retired in 1999 and the arrival of Valentino Rossi at Honda kept JB in the sport. Three world championships with Honda followed by four more after a sensational move to Yamaha. He applied to analytical ability he learnt from Kanemoto and his own experiences. JB is an acute observer of paddock behaviour Above all, he wanted to win as much as his riders and he knew how to make victory possibleAll of which makes Burgess the most successful crew chief in MotoGP history.Packed with humour, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, Episode 34 is a must-listen for racing fans, engineers, and anyone fascinated by the human side of elite motorsport.Whether you’re a MotoGP fan, racer, engineer, or motorsport history lover, this is an unmissable conversation with a genuine legend of the sport.Watch, listen, and subscribe for more iconic racing stories.👍 Like💬 Comment (we read every one!)🔔 Subscribe to support the channelWould you like to sponsor our show? Why Sponsor Racing Back?Racing Back Podcast reaches a passionate, engaged motorsport audience that spans WSBK, MotoGP, and general racing fans. Our listeners are highly active, social media-savvy, and love discovering brands that support their racing lifestyle.Partnering with us means:Exposure to a dedicated and growing motorsport communityPromotion across YouTube, socials, and podcast platformsIntegration opportunities in episodes, quizzes, and specialsIf you’re a brand looking to connect with motorcycle racing enthusiasts, let’s talk sponsorship opportunities! Reach us at: streamingspirespodcasts@gmail.com

The Christmas Quiz rolls on! 🎄 Nick and Jules are back with MotoGP guru Dr Martin Raines as Racing Back continues the festive fun in Part Two of the Christmas special.This episode keeps the Dirty Dozen conversation flowing, with plenty of debate, opinion, and seasonal banter as the team reacts to the challenge and the talking points it’s already created. Expect laughs, strong views, and plenty to get you thinking as you finalise your entry.🚨 Don’t click away early — there’s more important information waiting at the end of the episode 👀🎁👇 REMINDER: Once you’ve sorted your Dirty Dozen, drop your answers in the YouTube comments for your chance to win.Festive vibes, MotoGP chat, and Christmas Quiz chaos — let’s head back to the paddock! 🏁👍 Like💬 Comment (we read every one!)🔔 Subscribe to support the channelWould you like to sponsor our show? Why Sponsor Racing Back?Racing Back Podcast reaches a passionate, engaged motorsport audience that spans WSBK, MotoGP, and general racing fans. Our listeners are highly active, social media-savvy, and love discovering brands that support their racing lifestyle.Partnering with us means:Exposure to a dedicated and growing motorsport communityPromotion across YouTube, socials, and podcast platformsIntegration opportunities in episodes, quizzes, and specialsIf you’re a brand looking to connect with motorcycle racing enthusiasts, let’s talk sponsorship opportunities! Reach us at: streamingspirespodcasts@gmail.com