Jason Weigandt
Jason Weigandt pretty much learned to read because he wanted to know more about dirt bikes, trucks, ATVs, and pretty much anything that runs on dirt. Hey, he was young back then!
He eventually focused more squarely on motocross, reading the magazines, and then proudly taping every supercross and motocross race that ever aired on TV and stashing it in his cryogenically frozen vault, location unknown.
Who knew this useless knowledge and information would eventually find a use? Certainly not Jason himself, who studied Public Relations at Rowan University in his native New Jersey, and figured he'd end up working at a PR firm in New York City, wearing a suit every day. Before officially going corporate like that, he sent a few emails to the Racer X staff, hoping to become an intern for one summer, just so he could say he was cool. Once. He ended up with a job here in 2001, and has been on the team ever since.
And why did Jason major in Public Relations in college? Because he really likes public speaking, and since most people hate it, he figured it would be easy to get a job. Such interest led him to try announcing while doing PR for the Grand National Cross Country Series, which eventually resulted in doing TV work for the tour. Today, he still announces for the GNCC Series, and is also the play by play voice of the AMA Arenacross Series and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Between the races, he runs this website.
- Exhaust Podcast: Nathan RamseyMay 16, 2024Jason Weigandt talks to the Rockstar Husqvarna team manager on RJ Hampshire's title, and the evolution of bikes, teams and riding technique.
- The List: Latest Supercross ReviewMay 16, 2024Yes, it’s over and yes you know what happened, but why not relive it?
- Open Mic: Sexton On TopMay 14, 2024"We took a lot of stuff, even some stuff from MXGP and (Jorge) Prado, took that and put it in my supercross bike."
- Weege Show: Championship Burnout EditionMay 12, 2024Jason Weigandt walks and talks through the championship parties for Tom Vialle, RJ Hampshire and Jett Lawrence.
- Saturday Night Live: Salt Lake CityMay 12, 2024Jett Lawrence’s next step, Sexton's surge, and 250s deliver the nail-biting laps we expected.
- Race Day Feed: Salt Lake CityMay 11, 2024Everything you need to know from the final Monster Energy AMA Supercross round of 2024.
- Weege Show: Why Do Riders Hide Injuries?May 11, 2024Jason Weigandt discusses Cooper Webb's injury, Dean Wilson still being fast, and the budding 250 Championships still on the line.
- Knee Braces for Kids? That’s a Good Idea!May 10, 2024Keep your little rider protected with the Genesis Youth Knee Brace.
- Weege Show: Double Thumbs Down for Webb and TomacMay 9, 2024How will thumb injuries impact the future for Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb?
- Add Nearly 3 HP, Remove Nearly 3 lbs: Akrapovič Exhaust and the Kawasaki KX 450May 8, 2024Akrapovič's new exhaust for the Kawasaki KX450 and KX450 X creates more power, while also making it lighter for racers.
- Open Mic: Brotherly LoveMay 6, 2024After a historic 1-2, Jett and Hunter talk helping each other reach the top. “I was able to help him when we were younger and stuff, and now the tables have turned the last three odd years, and I’m chasing him. Which is cool.”
- The Moment: Wait Until This WeekendMay 6, 2024RJ Hampshire: “It was good that I wasn’t able to go as fast as I wanted to, because the last lap would have been…yeah it would have been exciting.”