50 Lessons learned from being a race director

Learn the 50 race direction lessons learned that can help you build your roadmap, refine your checklists, or just help you find a place to start.

About Merchants of Dirt

Merchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.

Reach Out

Each episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!

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Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #050 on June 14th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.