Ping, the observation about Champions and their shared commonality of coming from solid homes is profound. I think you're right in that it cannot be coincidental. You mentioned it in the Stanton episode too, so greatful for your insight. Keep up your great work my friend!
Interesting hearing him talk about the struggles and struggles on the 125. I vividly remember in Michigan when he moved up to the 125 from the 80 and watching him ride that 125 was mind blowing, bike was just screaming all the way around the track.
1994 there was an outfit series at Redbud and the winner got a set of MSR gear. I was leading that series in the 80A class the entire year and the last race of the series was the night before the pro race July 4th. Nick showed up that night and they gave double points and the points were based on the amount of riders, so with the biggest race of the year and double points he ended up beating me for the set of gear he was already probably getting for free. Everyone knew they were racing for 2nd when Nick showed up..lifelong fan. Wish he would have gave the back story of the old man that used to come to the races with him in those days. He ended up working with Nick Adams too...no one ever really knew who he was or why he worked with the 2 faster riders from the Michigan area in that era.
I remember being at the Ohio state fair one year. Maximoff had come down to race. JD Collins passed him in practice. When Maximoff got back to the camper his dad was raising all kinds of hell. I remember them going into the RV. The RV was rocking and his dad was screaming.....crazy Matt was super fast
I'm very good friends with Matt Maximoff. I told him about this and many other mentions on podcasts. He's such a humble guy, they must be talking about another Maximoff! lol Like come on bro, you deserve it.
Nick is a cool dude but one of the most PC ex racers that has ever lined up. To be fair, lol, he does will continue to have skin in the game, but tell the truth dude. Also funny how he already nipped the relocation issue in the butt by signing with TG. No need to move when your based out of Corona.
One of the best interviews ever! Thanks Ping!
Really enjoy listening to this show. Nick told a lot of interesting stories and seems like a good family man. Awesome show! Thanks Ping
Always liked Nick, watching him race. Great Interview, Thanks Ping and Nick. Everyone have a great day!!
Nicks very a matter of fact and straight to the point ,proper enjoyed this episode .thanks ping and nick for this chat👍
Great stuff, Ping! Nick Wey is a stud - Hardworking, super cool, and very entertaining. I was a kid at the Mpls SX when he got second on the 125.
Ping, the observation about Champions and their shared commonality of coming from solid homes is profound. I think you're right in that it cannot be coincidental. You mentioned it in the Stanton episode too, so greatful for your insight. Keep up your great work my friend!
Thanks for your hard work & content, David..👍
Nick thanks for coming to Polkadots,I am a member there, and as always thanks for coming home,to race the old tracks.
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NYK is a legend! Just woke up for work and this was first on my feed. Thanks Ping for the content! Cheers 🍻 from Tennessee
Interesting hearing him talk about the struggles and struggles on the 125. I vividly remember in Michigan when he moved up to the 125 from the 80 and watching him ride that 125 was mind blowing, bike was just screaming all the way around the track.
Great interview!
"My names Nick Wey, from DeWitt Michigan. Growing up on 50s and 60s and stuff I always had the RJ replica gear... you cant win if you dont look cool"
That clips from Terrafirma is all time. Nick wey, Robby Horton, James Stewart! I love that clip
Loved it, Ping! Nick's always been a cool cat. Thanks for doing these man.
Great interview. I was a Wey fan when he was beating factory guys in the MDK Honda.
I want a show about the Chinese 250 ping built in the racer x days
1994 there was an outfit series at Redbud and the winner got a set of MSR gear. I was leading that series in the 80A class the entire year and the last race of the series was the night before the pro race July 4th. Nick showed up that night and they gave double points and the points were based on the amount of riders, so with the biggest race of the year and double points he ended up beating me for the set of gear he was already probably getting for free. Everyone knew they were racing for 2nd when Nick showed up..lifelong fan. Wish he would have gave the back story of the old man that used to come to the races with him in those days. He ended up working with Nick Adams too...no one ever really knew who he was or why he worked with the 2 faster riders from the Michigan area in that era.
Nick #27 is a standup human, great interview Ping.
"It is what it is" or whatever he kept saying. Still a great interview! Nick Wey was always a great rider.
Good listen, like seeing Nick open up and be nyk
Great interview.
I remember being at the Ohio state fair one year. Maximoff had come down to race. JD Collins passed him in practice. When Maximoff got back to the camper his dad was raising all kinds of hell. I remember them going into the RV. The RV was rocking and his dad was screaming.....crazy Matt was super fast
Nick been in moto forever legendary
NYK! NICE one boys
5 sec. in: he looks in shape, fit!!
men i remember meet Nic at the 1995 125cc Canadian National intermediate class battle for win with my brother
"To be fair..." 🤣
I'm very good friends with Matt Maximoff. I told him about this and many other mentions on podcasts. He's such a humble guy, they must be talking about another Maximoff! lol Like come on bro, you deserve it.
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"to be fair", couldn't get through more than 2 mins at a time without an advertising interruption.
Yo! We're addressing that for future episodes! There should NOT have be that many. Sorry about that!
Ezra luck didn’t win a 125 title and was factory 250 his entire career.. BOOM 💣
Ezra was the 1994 125 east sx champ, earning him a spot on Suzukis 250 team the following year.
I assume you meant Lusk, not Luck.
1994 125 East champ.
@@DavidPingree_WTMG101 naw I meant luck
@@DavidPingree_WTMG101 I stand corrected
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jeanny mean 😪
Nick is a cool dude but one of the most PC ex racers that has ever lined up. To be fair, lol, he does will continue to have skin in the game, but tell the truth dude.
Also funny how he already nipped the relocation issue in the butt by signing with TG. No need to move when your based out of Corona.