The Ricky & Robb Podcast – Ep. 16

This episode of the Ricky & Robb Podcast Show goes well beyond who won and lost. Ricky Johnson and Coach Robb dig into Hunter Lawrence’s championship, the relationship between Hunter and Jett Lawrence, and why Hunter may represent something professional motocross desperately needs more of. From his fitness and race craft to the gratitude he showed after winning the title, the conversation explores what it really means to be the complete package. Winning gets you on the podium, but what you do once the helmet comes off can determine your legacy, your value to sponsors, and the influence you have on the next generation of motocross racers.

That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about motocross sponsorship, athlete branding, podium interviews and professionalism. Ricky reflects on the personalities that helped build the sport, including Bob Hannah, David Bailey, Brock Glover, Jeremy McGrath and others, and why fans remember far more than their race results. The guys examine Cole Davies and his incredible rise through the 250 class, while asking an important question: can an elite rider become one of the sport’s highest-paid athletes on speed alone? Today’s stars aren’t simply motorcycle racers. They are representatives of Honda, Yamaha, KTM, gear companies and major sponsors, and authenticity may be more valuable than rattling off a rehearsed list of brand names.

The racing conversation heats up with KTM, Jorge Prado, the Lawrence brothers and the final rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship. Prado’s breakthrough outdoor National win becomes a major talking point, especially considering that the four-time World Champion appears hungry for something he still hasn’t accomplished, winning in Monster Energy Supercross. Ricky and Robb also push back against the idea that Jett simply handed races to Hunter, while recognizing how unusual it is to watch two brothers compete at the highest level of American motocross and still genuinely celebrate one another’s success. It is a fascinating mix of championship pressure, family, team dynamics and the relentless pursuit of the next milestone.

Finally, the discussion turns to Haiden Deegan and the future of the 450 class. It’s easy to forget how quickly Deegan has progressed. After racing 250 Supercross, he has only a few months of 450 outdoor competition under his belt and is already battling near the front against some of the fastest motocross riders in the world. That raises an even bigger strategic question: should his camp prioritize MXoN and outdoor motocross, or sacrifice those opportunities to prepare for the crown jewel of American racing, a 450 Supercross Championship? With Deegan developing rapidly, Prado gaining momentum, the Lawrence brothers already established and a new generation coming fast, the next chapter of AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross could be one of the most competitive we’ve seen in years.

Timestamps and Topics of Conversation:

00:00 Introduction

3:53 Hunter Lawrence: More Than a Motocross Champion

13:31 The Missing Piece in Modern Motocross: Personality & Professionalism

24:37 Cole Davies: Does He Have the Complete Package?

36:42 Jorge Prado & KTM: The Breakthrough Everyone Almost Overlooked

42:23 Haiden Deegan: Is a 450 Supercross Championship the Real Priority?

58:22 Cecil “Pup” Whatley Tribute

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