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🏁 Generation Speed: MotoAmerica’s Road to MotoGP | Season 1, Episode 8 – The Boys of Owensboro

Episode 8 of “Generation Speed: MotoAmerica’s Road to MotoGP” journeys to Owensboro, Kentucky, a small river town with an outsized impact on American motorcycle racing. The episode opens in 2019, tracing the deep roots of a community where speed is passed down like a family heirloom. From local backroads to national grids, Owensboro has produced generations of racers whose talent and grit carried them into MotoAmerica and beyond. At the heart of it all is the Hayden family—icons whose work ethic, humility, and relentless pursuit of excellence helped define not only the town’s racing identity, but the modern landscape of American road racing itself. The story then fast-forwards to present-day Owensboro, where the legacy is far from finished. A new crop of young racers, driven by the weight of history and the promise of what comes next. With guidance from familiar faces and “old friends” who once carried the Owensboro banner themselves, these riders chase the same dream—proving that Owensboro isn’t just a place on the map, but a mindset. “The Boys of Owensboro” is a testament to tradition, mentorship, and the enduring belief that greatness can come from anywhere, as long as the throttle stays pinned. Never miss new content again. Subscribe for FREE now to MotoAmerica's YouTube: http://bit.ly/SubscribeMotoAmerica Watch all classes during the MotoAmerica 2025 season live and on demand on MotoAmerica Live+: http://bit.ly/MotoAmericaLive Support MotoAmerica on YouTube and get access to MotoAmerica specific YouTube perks: https://bit.ly/MotoAmericaYouTubeMembership Buy MotoAmerica Tickets: https://motoamerica.com/schedule/ Buy MotoAmerica Merch: https://bit.ly/ShopMotoAmerica Championship Point Standings & Race Results: https://www.motoamerica.com/standings/ Follow MotoAmerica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotoAmerica/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/motoamerica Twitter: https://twitter.com/motoamerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motoamerica Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/motoamerica Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/motoamerica #MotoAmerica #Motorcycle #Motorsport #Racing