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PODCAST

Why We Ride Podcast

Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach

The Why We Ride Podcast is designed to drive stoke and exposure to the action sports industry. Each week, we engage in snowmobile related topics with a focus on bringing our personal experiences into snowmobile discussions. The podcast will include interviews into the minds of industry leaders, enthusiasts, action sports companies and action sports athletes so they can share "why they ride". So grab your headphones, connect your Bluetooth, or crank up your computer speakers and tune into each

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62:09

Racing the Algorithm

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2025/05/28

Send us a text This week’s episode is all about your personal brand. We dive into what a personal brand really is and how you can use it to your advantage through social media. We share some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way, as well as the positives we’ve experienced while building our own presence online.

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66:14

Learn From Your Mistakes

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2025/05/21

Send us a text We explore the origins of snowmobiles, how they’ve evolved over the years, and how the big three brands (Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Ski-Doo) came to be. Plus, we throw in some fun and surprising facts from the early days of the sport.

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64:31

Gear Talk

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2025/05/14

Send us a text On this week’s episode, we dive into the best add-ons we put on our sleds this season. From simple tweaks to game-changing upgrades, we break down what made a real difference on the snow. We also talk about what we're hoping to add for next season, always looking for that competitive advantage.

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62:00

Summer Strength

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2025/05/07

Send us a text This week’s episode dives into our offseason training. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re planning for next season. From nutrition to recovery to pushing our bodies to stay at the top year after year. It’s all about building the foundation now to perform when it counts. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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69:55

King of the Mountain 2025

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2025/04/30

Send us a text We recap the final race of the season at Saddleback Mountain in Maine, where one rider earned the ultimate title of King of the Mountain. The cross-country crew dominated the weekend, taking home the majority of podiums across nearly every class. We reflect on the highs, the challenges, and the grit it took to close out the 2025 season. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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65:42

Lessons Learned

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2025/04/23

Send us a text This week’s episode we recap the lessons we learned from the 2025 racing season. We reflect on the progress we made and the challenges we faced along the way. With one final race left, we’re excited to see who will be crowned King of the Mountain this weekend at Saddleback, Maine. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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74:33

Pushing the Limits

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2025/04/16

Send us a text This week’s episode dives into the many different directions the snowmobile industry could go. From teams and record books to fresh formats and new perspectives, we explore what it might take to grow the sport to the next level. Our hope is that this episode sparks some thought about where we’re heading and how we can keep pushing forward. Change isn’t always easy but it always means progress. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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59:07

Episode #30 - We don't want winter to end.

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2025/04/11

Send us a text Mike Young jumps on with TJ Leach for this weeks episode as Lucas Vaadi has been sick all week. We talk about the last race coming up at the end of April in Saddleback Maine, some favorite race memories from the 2025, and then go over some funny social media posts and comments. Thanks for listening! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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72:25

Season Lessons from the Track

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2025/04/02

Send us a text This week, we dive into the highs and lows of the season. We reflect on the lessons learned, the challenges we faced, and our goals for the future. It was a long but rewarding season, and we’re excited to see how we can grow from here." WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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119:15

Buddy Collins 121: Building the Future

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2025/03/26

Send us a text We had Buddy Collins on this week. He has only recently come into the world of snowmobile racing, but the impact he has had on New England cross country and the snowmobiling world is immense. His influence extends beyond Maine and reaches across the entire industry. He created North Star Motorsports to promote these races. Not only did he win the semi-pro class, but he did it while hosting multiple events. His personality is infectious, and he is a joy to be around. In this epi...

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75:42

Checkered Flag for Season Points

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2025/03/19

Send us a text This week’s episode, we dive into the final COR race in Ironwood, Michigan, and the last NEXC race in Sinclair, Maine. Both events brought unseasonably warm weather, creating some wild conditions. The COR race was held on terrain and turned into a mudfest, while the Maine race took place on a lake, where standing water made for its own set of challenges. Overall, it was a great season. TJ finished 3rd in Pro Stock, and Lucas wrapped up Semi-Pro Stock with a 4th place finish!&nb...

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60:28

White Flag for Season Points

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2025/03/12

Send us a text This week's episode recaps TJ's race weekend in Portage Lake as the season comes down to the final weekend. TJ is currently sitting second in Pro Stock points, while Lucas is gearing up for the Triple Crown Championship. We’re ready to leave it all on the track! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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70:54

Recap and the Road Ahead

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2025/03/05

Send us a text This week’s episode dives into the final ice Le Mans of the Cor Powersports series, with the last Triple Crown event just two weeks away. TJ took on the nostalgic West Glover, VT race. Tune in for more adventures! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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61:26

Chasing Season Points

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2025/02/27

Send us a text This week, Lucas raced in Walker, MN, while TJ took on Lincoln, ME. Both events were on frozen lakes but featured very different conditions. Walker had a plowed Le Mans-style course, while Lincoln brought the bumps on an icy track. We're both focused on maximizing points. WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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66:20

The Mike Young experience

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2025/02/20

Send us a text Thanks for tuning in this week as TJ Leach chats with his racing team mate Mike Young, a Vermont native who caught the XC racing bug back in 2017/2018. Mike has been around racing most of his life, most recently in stock car racing. Now he finds that his addictive personality has latched onto snowmobile racing and we are all for it! I hope you enjoy the laughs, stories and snowmobile chit-chat in this weeks episode! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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85:40

Greg Nichols Memorial Oquossoc 150

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2025/02/12

Send us a text On this week's episode, we break down the Greg Nichols Memorial 150 in Oquossoc, ME. This is one of the biggest cross-country racing events in the East. For the second year in a row, a Pro racer from Minnesota made the trip. This episode is packed with coverage from two full days of racing! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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75:37

Full-On Racing

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2025/02/05

Send us a text On this week's episode, we get an update on TJ's injury and hear about his experience in his first-ever MIRA race. We also break down the SOO, recap Lucas’s race with ADXC, and look ahead to the upcoming NEXC 150-mile race. Tune in for all the latest! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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27:08

Cross Country Update

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2025/01/29

Send us a textThis week, we break down all the action from Park Rapids, including the challenges of racing on a tight and technical course. Plus, we look ahead to the next rounds and share key takeaways from the weekend. Tune in for all the latest in cross country racing!WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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68:35

East Coast Cross Country is Back

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2025/01/22

Send us a text This week, we dive into the Star City 100 and the official kickoff to cross-country racing in the East! We’re breaking down the course, the incredible turnout, and all the excitement from the start of the season. We’re hyped to be racing again! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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52:20

Championship Battles Begin

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2025/01/15

Send us a textWe dive into the cross-country race at Ottertail, where the race faced some challenges with snow dust, high winds, and fresh snow that almost put the event in jeopardy. Despite the uncertainty, the race went ahead in a time trial format. Next week, Lucas and TJ head to the first NEXC race of the series, and the excitement is just getting started! WWR Intro #1 W/ Music

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