{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"5 to 9","title":"Overcoming Obstacles On and Off the Track With Ulf Viney","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2456,"description":"What does it take to achieve motocross excellence?  Our guest today can certainly tell you. Ulf Viney, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Precisely and a dedicated father, has turned his sons’ interest in motocross into a full-on family adventure complete with feats of track engineering. With the type of earth-moving machines you’d expect around a construction site, Ulf builds professional-grade motocross tracks in his own backyard.\nHear how Ulf got started in the motocross game, the parallels between his professional and race track-building life, and the challenges and triumphs that define his family’s motocross journey. From the meticulous process of sourcing and shaping dirt to the high-speed thrills of the race itself, this is an episode every bit as exhilarating as the world of motocross.\nHighlights:Family First, Always: Ulf Viney's journey into motocross began because his son showed an interest in riding. Fast forward to today, and it's a full-fledged family affair with both of his sons rising up the ranks in motocross. Building Dreams (And Tracks): Ever wondered what it takes to build a supercross track in your backyard? Ulf gives us a peek behind the curtain, sharing the nitty-gritty of dirt composition, machinery, and the precise art of track building.Overcoming Challenges: Whether it's handling challenging terrain or solving complex engineering problems, Ulf emphasizes the value of facing and overcoming obstacles. \nJump Into the Conversation:\n(00:00) Introduction to Ulf Viney and his views on growth through challenges\n(01:14) How Ulf’s son’s interest sparked the family’s motocross journey\n(04:45) Ulf’s involvement in designing custom motocross tracks\n(09:58) Motocross vs. Supercross: Ulf explains the differences\n(12:54) How to build a supercross track\n(26:44) Applying engineering skills to track construction\n(37:42) Testing tracks with top riders for quality assurance","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0M1vZ4PO5QI2XdpLZEY8LDV1T1n1Ubhy7hK_hZuKyeY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3NTk3LzE3MDIw/Mzg3MzctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}