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The Old Man and the Clay

By Brett Smith

In Corona, CA there’s a supercross legend who never rode a single lap and hasn’t attended a race since 1992. But he made perhaps the biggest contribution of all to the sport: he gave the teams a place to ride.

Making of The Machine: A Ron Lechien Story

By Brett Smith

Ron Lechien deserves a spot in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. With voting for the class of 2019 beginning this month, We Went Fast makes the case for Lechien, aka “The Machine”, aka “The Dogger”.

This profile focuses on his talent, accomplishments and especially the magical year of 1983 when the 16-year-old kid from El Cajon regularly beat the best.

Ep. #4 Miracle Boy: The Austin Forkner Story

By Brett Smith

A mother’s love, an athlete’s quest. The untold story of how Austin Forkner came into the world and his mother’s journey to bring him here. Read by the author, Brett Smith