Overcoming Obstacles On and Off the Track With Ulf Viney

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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.

Hear 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.

Highlights:

• 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.

Jump Into the Conversation:
(00:00) Introduction to Ulf Viney and his views on growth through challenges
(01:14) How Ulf’s son’s interest sparked the family’s motocross journey
(04:45) Ulf’s involvement in designing custom motocross tracks
(09:58) Motocross vs. Supercross: Ulf explains the differences
(12:54) How to build a supercross track
(26:44) Applying engineering skills to track construction
(37:42) Testing tracks with top riders for quality assurance