At Yoshimura R&D, we know that the heart of motorcycling isn't just in the dyno numbers— it’s in the stories told between the turns. The Pivotable Podcast captures that spirit perfectly, offering a high-octane look at the personalities who live life at full lean. From the workshop to the track, the video highlights the grit, the gear, and the genuine passion that drives our industry forward. It’s more than just a talk show; it’s a front-row seat to the culture of speed we’ve been perfecting for decades. Grab your helmet (and maybe a snack), this is one ride you won't want to miss.
Reporting live from the dirt-caked trenches of Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium, it’s clear that Team Honda HRC Progressive has officially decided that "sharing is caring" does not apply to podium spots. Hunter Lawrence took the 450SX overall win with a 2-4-1 scorecard, proving that even when he’s not first, he’s probably just plotting his next move like a chess master on a Works Edition dirt bike. He managed to fend off a very hungry Eli Tomac, who we assume spends his off-time eating spark plugs for breakfast.
Meanwhile, in the 250SX East division, Jo Shimoda secured a rock-solid second overall. Jo’s night included a brief, unscheduled "scenic tour" off-track in the third moto, but he recovered with the kind of poise usually reserved for people who didn't just almost fly into the stadium's seats. Between Hunter clutching the red plate and Jo looking faster than ever, the Honda pits are currently smelling like champagne and victory.
In 1979, Yoshimura R&D didn't just show up to Daytona; they essentially moved in and changed the locks. In a performance that bordered on "showing off," the team secured a legendary 1-2-3 sweep of the AMA Superbike opener. While Ron Pierce and Wes Cooley were busy duking it out for the lead on their fire-breathing Suzuki GS1000s, David Emde pulled off a move straight out of a Hollywood script—starting dead last in a 63-bike grid and slicing through the field like a hot knife through butter to claim third. To add insult to injury for the competition, a fourth Yoshimura-tuned bike rolled into fourth place, effectively turning the winner’s circle into a private company party. It was a masterclass in horsepower and audacity that paved the way for Cooley’s first championship and proved that if you weren't riding a Yoshimura Suzuki, you were mostly just there for the scenery.
In a headline-grabbing debut for Honda HRC Petronas, Jeffrey Herlings silenced the skeptics by sweeping the 2026 MXGP of Argentina with a perfect 1-1 performance on his RS-12-powered CRF450R Works Edition. Despite a scoreless qualifying heat on Saturday, he surged through the field in both motos, hunting down teammate Tom Vialle and defending champion Romain Febvre to secure his 113th career victory. This dominant display in Bariloche immediately earned Herlings the red plate as the series leader heading into round two in Spain.
In a muddy masterclass at the 2026 Talladega GNCC, Stew Baylor Jr. and Nick DeFeo delivered a dominant performance for the Rocky Mountain Red Bear Kawasaki team. Baylor secured his first overall victory of the season on his KX450X by navigating the rutted Alabama clay with surgical precision, fending off a fierce final-lap challenge from Grant Davis to claim his second consecutive win. Not to be outdone, his protégé DeFeo powered through the deteriorating conditions to secure the XC2 250 Pro class win on his RS-12-equipped KX250X and an impressive sixth overall. The duo’s performance at Round 3 solidified the Red Bear squad as the team to beat as the series heads to South Carolina.