Cameron Petersen - Long Way To The Top

Current factory MotoAmerica Superbike racer Cameron Petersen's quest began at a very young age and has spanned the globe from his birthplace in Spain, childhood upbringing in Zimbabwe, to his current residence in Southern California. The claimed South African grew up around racing under the tutelage of his father, ex-Grand Prix racer Robbie Petersen and moved to the US after achieving success in the early 2010's in the South African championship.
Cameron is currently in his third year of racing for one of the most coveted Superbike teams in the series and is a multi-time race winner. This achievement, which seemed like an unattainable dream just a few short years ago, was made possible by the immense sacrifices Cameron and his entire family made to pursue his dreams.
We hope you enjoy learning more about Cam and just how tumultuous his journey has been.
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[@danielboudreau6680]

People honestly don’t realize how many people in racing have that kind of weight on their shoulders. It’s a bit more out in the open with motocross. But for every champion, there’s dozens of bankrupt families who put everything into their efforts. Cam’s story is yet another inspiring journey. This podcast should really be getting aggressively pushed by motoamerica. The depth (grit) of the grid is really fascinating.

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thank you for listening and commenting. We agree how inspiring his story is and for more people to really understand what it takes to make it as a professional athlete. Thank you again.

[@kirkerlinger2492]

Totally agree, well said!

[@kirkerlinger2492]

WOW, thank you James and Corey for this amazing Podcast. I agree with one of the comments below saying MotoAmerica should get behind your effort, your interviews with these amazing racers are genuine & honest. We're all fortunate for your efforts. What more needs to be said about Cam P??!! I was lucky to have met him in '19 at Supercamp, he is an amazing young man from an equally amazing family. See you all at Mid-Ohio!!

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thank you again for listening! We appreciate the comment.

[@BBMS4]

Power chat Cam. SA is always cheering for you bro. Keep going.

[@rodya_malverde]

Damn dude, Cam has gone thru it. He's doing great this year, hope he keeps the momentum!

[@pipedreams_pod]

After hearing his story we agree!

[@Horneyracing]

What an awesome pod, it’s amazing to hear how these great riders have gotten to the level are at!! Thank you guys!

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thank you for your comment and listening!

[@oakleyxmetal9040]

Thank you for not hot micing each other so much. Great podcast🔥

[@pipedreams_pod]

LOL. Your welcome!

[@KJcinemas]

Cam Pete’s the GOAT 🔥🫡

[@pipedreams_pod]

@@KJcinemas 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ooklamoc4411]

I’ve ridden almost all my life (in my 50’s). Love bikes and racing. Trackdays, club racing, coaching, done all that. But listening to these guys trading away their youth, education, family and often their health for a maybe opportunity…it’s kinda terrible. Obviously the industry is at a low point but to work so hard and sacrifice so much for a few good years. Man, it’s just tough to hear.
These interviews are amazing and revealing so glad I stumbled in here. Keep up the good work.

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thanks for the comment. We agree it’s crazy how hard it is to make it as a professional athlete.

[@matskarlsson8545]

Cam's uncle David Petersen raced the 500 GP's between 1984 - 1986 and was a Suzuki factory rider for HB Suzuki Team Gallina in 1986. Another uncle, Keith Petersen, was a mechanic for Jon Ekerold in 1980 when he won the world 350 championship.

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thats really cool!

[@smithshotracing]

2 45 of Cam... im here for it..

[@pipedreams_pod]

@@smithshotracing it’s a long one but a good one!

[@tracy2.]

Gotta love Cam P!!!

[@HughClare-Talbot]

Would be amazing if you can interview Scholtzie post racing.

[@pipedreams_pod]

Definitely!

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Another epic show by everybody great job team💪

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thank you! We are pushing for more content!

[@HughClare-Talbot]

Awesome podcast awesome guest.

[@pipedreams_pod]

Thank you for listening!!!