<description>The year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast and we'll close it out with our final show. Steve and Gordo review the year that was with topics such as our rider of the year, round of the year, surprise of the season and others covered!</description>

The year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Pod…

The year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast and we'll close it out with our final show. Steve and Gordo review the year that was with topics such as our rider of the year, round of the year, surprise of the season and others covered!

Episode 529 - Our WorldSBK Verdict!

<description>The cooling-off period has ended, the final interviews have been written-up, some listener questions have been dealt-with, so now’s the time for the last call on the longest Grand Prix season on record: Our Moments, Surprises, Favourite/Worst races, Disappointments and more.

Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast</description>

The cooling-off period has ended, the final inter…

The cooling-off period has ended, the final interviews have been written-up, some listener questions have been dealt-with, so now’s the time for the last call on the longest Grand Prix season on record: Our Moments, Surprises, Favourite/Worst races, Disappointments and more.

Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Episode 528: Our 2025 MotoGP Verdict!

<description>2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for the future in the raft of listener questions we received for the latest Paddock Pass Podcast. 2027 rider moves, technical presumptions, Liberty’s changes, recommendations and more from Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Pic by Polarity Photo


Neil:
The Director - Daniel Kehlmann
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160387-the-director

David
Fintan O'Toole - We Don't Know Ourselves
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56769525-we-don-t-know-ourselves

Naomi Kritzer - Liberty's Daughter 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192777167-liberty-s-daughter

Steve:
Patrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing
https://saynothingbook.com/

Peter Brown - The Wild Robot
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26030734-the-wild-robot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Robot

Adam:
Motorcycle Grand Prix - Insider Stories from World Championship Racing.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Grand-Prix-Insider-Championship/dp/1789296773/

The Bear - Season 3, Hulu

Faithless - Champion Sound 
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/product/faithless/champion-sound#51969535017291


Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast</description>

2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for …

2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for the future in the raft of listener questions we received for the latest Paddock Pass Podcast. 2027 rider moves, technical presumptions, Liberty’s changes, recommendations and more from Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Pic by Polarity Photo


Neil:
The Director - Daniel Kehlmann
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160387-the-director

David
Fintan O'Toole - We Don't Know Ourselves
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56769525-we-don-t-know-ourselves

Naomi Kritzer - Liberty's Daughter 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192777167-liberty-s-daughter

Steve:
Patrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing
https://saynothingbook.com/

Peter Brown - The Wild Robot
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26030734-the-wild-robot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Robot

Adam:
Motorcycle Grand Prix - Insider Stories from World Championship Racing.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Grand-Prix-Insider-Championship/dp/1789296773/

The Bear - Season 3, Hulu

Faithless - Champion Sound 
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/product/faithless/champion-sound#51969535017291


Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Episode 527: Your Questions!

<description>By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon Crafar joins on this week's podcast to explain his role as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for MotoGP.  If you'd like to support the podcast check out patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast.

The 500GP race winner has built a reputation within the paddock as a rider, an engineer, a commentator and now as an FIM Steward. When Neil sat down with Simon he explained the strengths of each member of his team and how they make decisions based on numerous factors. 

This interview is a fascinating insight into what can be one of the most controversial roles in the sport and how Simon has approached the job!</description>

By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon…

By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon Crafar joins on this week's podcast to explain his role as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for MotoGP.  If you'd like to support the podcast check out patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast.

The 500GP race winner has built a reputation within the paddock as a rider, an engineer, a commentator and now as an FIM Steward. When Neil sat down with Simon he explained the strengths of each member of his team and how they make decisions based on numerous factors. 

This interview is a fascinating insight into what can be one of the most controversial roles in the sport and how Simon has approached the job!

Episode 526 : Policing MotoGP - Simon Crafar on his new role as director of stewards

<description>Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and Gordo are once again joined by Alex Raby to break down the WorldSBK season. In Part 2 of our review we look at Alvaro Bautista's form, Locatelli picking up his first win, Bimota's return to WorldSBK and much more.

The debate for our Top 5 heated up so let us know your thoughts on who makes your list!</description>

Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and G…

Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and Gordo are once again joined by Alex Raby to break down the WorldSBK season. In Part 2 of our review we look at Alvaro Bautista's form, Locatelli picking up his first win, Bimota's return to WorldSBK and much more.

The debate for our Top 5 heated up so let us know your thoughts on who makes your list!

Episode 525 - WorldSBK Season Review Part 2

Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.

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