We Went Fast

Ep. #35 Jeremy McGrath vs. Jeff Emig: The Numbers

Jeremy McGrath and Jeff Emig discuss their bitter rivalry while autographing a stack of artwork created to celebrate and honor their battles from the 1996 Supercross and

Ep. #34 John Penton Was in a Hurry

The search for deeper meaning in Penton’s 1959 record-breaking transcontinental ride. John Penton, the motorcycling pioneer and legend turned 100 years old on August 19,

Ep. #33 Southwick 1998: John Dowd, Doug Henry & New England’s Best Day Ever

Locals shine at Southwick but the brightest day in the track’s history is June 14, 1998, when Doug Henry and John Dowd won all four motos in their respective classes. Thi

Ep. #32 Jeremy McGrath's Anaheim Supercross Stories

Jeremy McGrath, the King of Supercross, relives memories from the building that gave him many crowning achievements. This show dissects and discusses McGrath's 8 Anaheim

Ep. #31: Jeff Ward is Captain America

Earlier this year, for over two hours, I sat at Jeff Ward’s dining room table and listened as he told stories of an era more than three decades behind him; his time as a

Ep. #30 Doug Henry's 2.8 Seconds to Legend

Have you ever wondered why Budds Creek MX Park has an obstacle called Henry Hill? This is the story behind how small errors, fatigue, pride, determination and a wardrob

Ep. #29 James Stewart: The Fastest Man on the Planet Finds Perfection

Between 2005 and 2016, James Stewart completed just one full season of Pro Motocross in the 450 class: 2008. And in the days, weeks and months leading into that summer,

Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 3

This is part 3, the final installment of a series with Marty Smith. These interviews were done by David Dewhurst for his book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which is avail

Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 2

This is part 2 of a 3 part interview with Marty Smith. These interviews were done by David Dewhurst for his book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which is available at shop.

Marty Smith's Last Interview. Part 1

Another release from David Dewhurst book, “Motocross: The Golden Era”, which would make the perfect Father's Day gift! It's available at shop.wewentfast.com and ships fre

Fast Fact: White Line Analysis. Supercross Starts Matter.

The best way to win a 450SX main event in 2024 (or even a single Triple Crown gate drop) is to cross that white line in no worse than third place. Surely, we’ve had a fe

Fast Fact: Eli Tomac Hits Another All-Time

Eli Tomac has now done something only ONE other rider has accomplished in the 50 year history of Supercross: he’s won a 450 race every year for 10 consecutive seasons. T

Bob Hannah - A Reading from "Motocross: The Golden Era"

David Dewhurst reads the chapter he wrote about Bob “Hurricane” Hannah, once the winningest rider in Supercross and Motocross history. Dewhurst's book is called “Motocro

Ep. #28 Is Jett Lawrence the Greatest Rookie Ever?

NOTE: The statistics in this show are relevant after the 2024 Indianapolis Supercross but before the 2024 Seattle Supercross. Check in at wewentfast.com for updated info.

Ep. #27 Comeback in the Coliseum. The 1987 Los Angeles Supercross

Why the final running of the Super Bowl of Motocross was the greatest race in the sport’s history.    Rick Johnson goes from (almost) last to first; Wild man Guy Cooper

Ep. #26 24-0: How Ricky Carmichael Made Lightning Strike Twice

This story is about Ricky Carmichael doing something even he thought wasn’t possible: a second perfect season. "I doubt if this will ever happen again," Carmichael told C

Ep. #25 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 2

"The Greatest Gamble in Motocross History" is the untold story of Ricky Carmichael’s shocking switch to Suzuki. What started as a deep dive into Carmichael’s perfect mot

Ep. #24 The Greatest Gamble in Motocross: Ricky Carmichael's Shocking Switch to Suzuki, Part 1

"The Greatest Gamble in Motocross History" is the untold story of Ricky Carmichael’s shocking switch to Suzuki. What started as a deep dive into Carmichael’s perfect mot

Ep. #23 The Most Expensive Photo in Motocross History

In the spring of 1997, a mysterious 4x6-in. snapshot showed up in the marketing department of Oakley. The subject was one of their young riders, 17-year-old Ricky Carmich

Ep. #22 The Fabulous Four of Supercross

It’s like déjà vu. Just like in episode 21, the idea for this story was just supposed to be a simple social media post. I was curious about how many different riders have