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Why We Ride Podcast
Why We Ride Podcast
Author: Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach
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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 episode. Thank you for listening!
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Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the final race of the COR Powersports circuit in Houghton, Michigan. Racing through the mine was an unreal experience with big jumps, elevation changes, and tight tree sections that made for a true test. Years of hard work, consistency, and dedication all came together, and earning a spot on the championship podium is something we’re incredibly proud of. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the second-to-last weekend of the COR Powersports racing series in Ironwood, Michigan. This marked the first ski hill race of the year, and it did not disappoint. Warm weather brought out a great crowd on Saturday, and overnight snowfall set the stage for an even better Sunday. A full weekend of changing conditions and solid racing. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the final race of the year for the NEXC circuit. It was a great way to close out the season with a fun and competitive weekend. Tune in to hear how it all went down and wrap up the year with us. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into Lucas’s race in Naytahwaush. Warm weather brought a big shift in conditions over the weekend. Saturday was one of the nicest races of the year with pure ice and no snow dust. Then Sunday brought a completely different challenge. With temperatures reaching 50 degrees, about three inches of water covered the entire track, making for a wild and challenging race. A weekend that showed how quickly conditions can change in cross country racing. ...
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, both Lucas and TJ were back on the track. TJ stepped outside his usual circuit to race terrain with ADXC, competing in what might be one of the first true cross country races held in New Hampshire in a long time. Meanwhile, Lucas headed to Leech Lake, battling at the front of the pack all weekend. Tune in as we break down everything we accomplished and how it all unfolded. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we break down the fourth round of the NEXC circuit at South Branch Lake. Racing is all about managing the highs and the lows. Sometimes it’s about going for the win, and sometimes it’s about managing a championship. Maximum points don’t always mean first place sometimes they mean finishing mid-pack and doing everything in your power to stay consistent. We dive into the mindset, the strategy, and the whole weekend. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Lucas finally breaks the Vaadi curse and conquers the GG 500. Deep ditches, brutal road approaches, and zero room for mistakes. This one was a battle from start to finish. It’s one of the most intense races of the season, and you’re going to want to hear how it all went down. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we break down the third race of the NEXC circuit as the season hits its midway mark. TJ recaps his action-packed weekend and walks us through how everything unfolded on race day. Out in the Midwest, the Soo 500 has wrapped up, and now all eyes turn to the legendary I-500 as COR Powersports heads into one of the biggest events of the season. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into TJ’s race in Morgan, Vermont with NEXC and recap Lucas’s first-ever ditch race in Manvel, North Dakota. TJ hit the ice for the second race of the season, while Lucas and the COR Powersports series took on their first ditch race in over three years. Two very different tracks, two very different challenges, and plenty to break down. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the Cor Powersports race at Park Rapids. With temperatures dropping as low as negative 25 degrees and even colder with the windchill, we still managed to go racing. The schedule was adjusted for safety, and we’re just glad the event wasn’t canceled. Up next on the circuit is the first ditch race in over three years, so nobody really knows who the guy to beat will be. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the NEXC season opener. The first East Coast race of the year was held in Presque Isle, Maine. TJ recaps his exciting weekend, putting his Arctic Cat on the Pro Stock podium. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into Lucas’s first Cor Powersports race of the year at Ottertail. It was a wild weekend with constantly changing conditions, from complete whiteouts to bright, sunny skies. Lucas kicked off the season with a strong start, and TJ is getting ready to launch his season opener this coming weekend. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode we dive into Pine Lake 2025. Super excited to get this race in before the new year. With crazy wind and snow, the schedule got condensed from two days into one jam-packed Sunday. A great learning experience and a solid preseason race. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s podcast, we dive into the upcoming Pine Lake race as the season gets closer and prep mode is officially on. We talk through everything we’re doing to get ready and make sure nothing gets forgotten. Plus, we switch things up with a unique "Would We Run It" segment this week not a product, but something worth thinking about. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we finally got our 2026 snowmobiles. We both got to dive into these new builds. Tune in to see what we do when we get a new sled. Pine Lake is only 2 weeks away so we are in full prep mode. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode we’re back from Thanksgiving break. Snow is in the air and finally starting to accumulate. Lucas is three weeks out from the first race of the season and the boys are in full work mode getting everything ready. Tune in as we get closer to the start of winter. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode we dive into the 2026 season. We talk about new sponsors, fresh opportunities, and where we think the sport is headed. Tune in for all the updates as we get closer to winter. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into how the sport is evolving and what the future could look like. We talk about the next generation of racers entering the scene and how we can help grow and support youth involvement in snowmobiling. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Hope everyone had a good Halloween and is adjusting to the clock change. We gained an hour of sleep, but that is not what we are excited about. The clock change means we are getting closer to winter. This week we dive into sponsors and the upcoming race season. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail This week we’re diving into the newly released schedules across every series. While things are still tentative, we’re talking about what stands out, what we’re excited for, and how it’s all shaping up as the season gets closer. Let’s take a look at what’s ahead for 2026! Support the show



