Kevin Magee | Part 2 - World class talent & world records

Kevin Magee | Part 2 - World class talent & world records

From Rusty's Garage by LiSTNR

March 24, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 291

About this episode

Kevin Magee shares his experiences in motorcycle racing, including his career highlights and challenges.

That first ride on a 500cc Grand Prix bike - Kevin Magee remembers it in visceral detail. Racing in Japan and the mark he made there on the way to what we now know as MotoGP. Racing for Kenny Robert’s Yamaha including a podium in Portugal. Finally adding his name to that prestigious list of Grand Prix winners on a memorable day in Spain. A frightening cool down lap crash in the late 80’s and the media mistakenly reporting his death at Laguna Seca! He would come back to win races in Superbikes but how tough it was to deal with the premature end of his GP career. And the remarkable story of helping a blind rider break a world record.This conversation leaves you in no doubt of Magee’s talent but like so many in this brutal sport the tradjectory can change suddenly. Hold on for an incredible ride. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Magee

Topics covered

  • motorcycle racing
  • Grand Prix
  • world records
  • athlete stories
  • sports career
  • crashes
  • resilience

Keywords

  • Kevin Magee
  • MotoGP
  • Yamaha
  • Superbikes
  • racing career
  • world records
  • crash
  • Laguna Seca

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yamaha

Places: Japan, Portugal, Spain, Laguna Seca

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