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. Jason Weigandt on Google+
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This Week in Kawasaki SX History: Houston 2002
Nearly ten years ago, Matt Walker shocked the establishment with a win in the Astrodome. more…
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February 10, 2011 in This week in Yamaha SX history
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Going for the W: Justin Brayton
Honestly, for me, when these guys were winning championships, I was in high school dreaming of racing Arenacross. Not even supercross!” more…
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February 9, 2011 in Going for the W
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Racer X ReduX: A2
Weigandt asks the question: Did James Stewart's A2 domination signal trouble for the rest of the field? more…
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February 9, 2011 in Racer X Redux
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250 Words: Anaheim 2
For the only rider in the pits that can say he won the first professional race he ever competed in, patience could be hard to come by for… more…
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February 7, 2011 in 250 Words
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Monday Conversation: Josh Hansen
I just told myself, it’s only 15 minutes out of my life of pain. Everyone has always told me that I was soft in the past, so I figured… more…
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February 7, 2011 in Monday Conversation
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Monday Conversation: James Stewart
Yeah, I just felt comfortable. And when you’re on your game like that, you can get into those things perfect. more…
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February 7, 2011 in Monday Conversation
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Racer X Notebook: A2
This year, everyone is so on their game, if you don’t have everything perfect—20 perfect laps and a good start—you’re going to… more…
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February 7, 2011 in Online Feature
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Racer X Race Report: A2
The tough get going. more…
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February 6, 2011 in Race Reports
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A2 Supercross Super Spoiler Report
Quick A2 post race report more…
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February 6, 2011 in Breaking News
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A2 Heat Race Report
James Stewart riding quads. more…
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February 5, 2011 in Online Feature
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Anaheim 2 Pre-Race Preview
Hanny's hand is broken, but he's gonna' give it a go. more…
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February 5, 2011 in Online Feature
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Anaheim 2 Morning Report
Pink is everywhere at A2. more…
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February 5, 2011 in Online Feature
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10 Things to Watch For at Anaheim 2
Let’s just be clear on this: so far, no other riders have demonstrated that they can go as fast as James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto this… more…
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February 4, 2011 in 10 Things
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Bench Racing Ammo: Reed's Podium Percentage
Here are Chad’s podium stats since joining the 250 (now Supercross) class in 2003: more…
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February 3, 2011 in Bench Racing Ammo
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Going for the W: Chad Reed
Chad Reed was finally back on the box. The man who once owned a starts-to-podium percentage well up into the 90 percent range had been… more…
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February 2, 2011 in Going for the W


