Pin The Gas Podcast · Jun 26, 2026 · 1:33:00
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How to Build a Race Bike Empire with Lance Shields | Lean Machines In this episode, we sit down with Lance Shields, the founder of Lean Machines, to talk about his journey from rider to entrepreneur. Lance has revolutionized the track day experience by offering premium race bike rentals, and today he’s sharing exactly how he built it from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to manage a fleet of high-performance machines or how to scale a niche business in the motorcycle industry, this conversation is for you. What we cover in this episode: The Spark: Why Lance started Lean Machines and identified the gap in the market. The Fleet: How he selects and maintains high-end race bikes for rentals. The Business of Speed: Challenges of running a rental business at the track. Pro Tips: Lance’s advice for riders looking to level up their track day experience. Connect with Lance & Lean Machines: 🌐 Website: [https://rentleanmachines.com/] 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/rentleanmachines?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Support the PIN THE GAS PODCAST: 🔔 Subscribe to catch every episode: [https://linktr.ee/Pinthegaspodcast 👕 Grab some gear: [https://linktr.ee/Pinthegaspodcast] 📸 Follow us on Instagram: [https://linktr.ee/Pinthegaspodcast] #PinTheGas #LeanMachines #LanceShields #RaceBikeRentals #TrackDays #MotorcyclePodcast #BusinessOfRacing 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6733984740540416