Racing Back Episode 49 – Rob McElnea (Part 1)
From Racing Back by Julian Ryder And Nick Harris
May 8, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 49
About this episode
Rob McElnea reflects on his career as a rider and team owner in the first part of a two-part conversation.
In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by former Grand Prix rider and team owner Rob McElnea . In Part 1 of a special two-part conversation, Rob reflects on his career as both a privateer and factory-supported rider, competing with Suzuki and Yamaha at the highest level of motorcycle racing. He also discusses his transition into team ownership, building the Rob Mac Racing team into a successful force in the British Superbike Championship . Packed with stories, insight, and experience from both sides of the paddock, this is an unmissable first part — with more to come in the next episode. The Racing Back Paddock If 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, team owners and insiders sharing stories and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.
People in this episode
Hosts: Nick Harris, Julian Ryder
Guest: Rob McElnea
Topics covered
- MotoGP
- motorcycle racing
- team ownership
- Grand Prix
- British Superbike Championship
- privateer racing
- factory-supported racing
Keywords
- MotoGP
- Rob McElnea
- motorcycle racing
- team ownership
- British Superbike Championship
- Suzuki
- Yamaha
- privateer
- factory-supported
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rob Mac Racing, Suzuki, Yamaha, British Superbike Championship
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