Topic 1: Coenen Brothers: Smart or Dumb Racing Stateside?

The conversation opens with a deep dive into the Coenen brothers’ decision to race the AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick. Rather than second-guessing the decision because both riders were injured, Robb and Ricky argue that it was absolutely the right move. They discuss the humility the brothers showed despite immediately proving they had the speed to run with Hunter and Jett Lawrence, the technical differences in how European riders attack sand tracks, and how their performances generated tremendous excitement among American fans. Ricky also explains why Austrian KTM likely supported the riders’ desire to race in America rather than forcing the decision themselves.