Off the Groove
By Scottie Deubler
I'm a third-generation motorcycle racer who lives and breathes flat track racing. I decided to start this little project during the off-season. It's intended for the avid fan, the new-comer, and anything else in between. I hope you enjoy my collection of thoughts, interviews, and discussions regarding all the things that make this sport "go-round!"
Off the GrooveDec 22, 2017
00:00
40:16
Jake Shoemaker
In this week's episode, we recap last weekend’s events from Oklahoma City, and catch up with a yet another Pennsylvania flat tracker, Jake Shoemaker. We talk about what it is like balancing a full-time job and raising a daughter as a single parent, while also trying to make the time to still come play in the dirt with AFT on the weekends.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Oklahoma recap
01:33 - Jake Shoemaker intro
02:32 - Where were you born?
03:18 - Theory behind why riders from PA are so good at racing
04:12 - When did you get into motorcycles?
05:13 - Talks about growing up racing District 6 riders
07:12 - Talks about his work life and goals outside of racing
08:52 - You think your daughter will be a motorcycle racer?
10:35 - ”Time is the most valuable thing you can give anybody”
11:00 - 2019 goals
11:13 - Explains why he missed Oklahoma last week
11:56 - How hard was it for you to transition from Singles to the Twins class?
13:15 - Talks of riding Triumphs
14:12 - Scottie’s fondest memo
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Oklahoma recap
01:33 - Jake Shoemaker intro
02:32 - Where were you born?
03:18 - Theory behind why riders from PA are so good at racing
04:12 - When did you get into motorcycles?
05:13 - Talks about growing up racing District 6 riders
07:12 - Talks about his work life and goals outside of racing
08:52 - You think your daughter will be a motorcycle racer?
10:35 - ”Time is the most valuable thing you can give anybody”
11:00 - 2019 goals
11:13 - Explains why he missed Oklahoma last week
11:56 - How hard was it for you to transition from Singles to the Twins class?
13:15 - Talks of riding Triumphs
14:12 - Scottie’s fondest memo
Jun 22, 201831:06
James Monaco
In this week's episode we preview this weekend's racing in my home state of Oklahoma and catch up with California-based privateer rider, James Monaco. We chat about everything from growing almonds to cleaning pools and prepping a race track. This guy has gone from racing on Kenny Roberts Ranch as a child, to racing his way into his first AFT Twins main event in 2017.
📸 Michael Acorsci
00:00:24 - Recap of last weekend’s racing
00:01:00 - OKC Mile preview
00:01:56 - James Monaco intro
00:03:25 - “Son of an almond farmer”
00:04:00 - What was it like growing up in Modesto, CA
00:05:05 - How did you get into motorcycles?
00:05:57 - First motorcycle, first ride, first race
00:07:28 - Talks about racing with his brother
00:08:31 - Talks about Ole Orange & White
00:11:54 - Kenny Roberts Ranch
00:15:10 - Talks about the pool business
00:17:05 - Talks of turning pro in 2012
00:19:21 - Talks of his success during the 2016 season
00:21:20 - Jump to Twins in 2017
00:24:33 - Peoria TT talks and
Jun 15, 201801:09:08
Danny Eslick
In this week's episode, we recap the Red Mile and catch up with my long-time friend, Danny Eslick. I've had the pleasure of watching this guy race since he was four years old. We talked through his first days of racing, his Daytona 200 wins, his 2018 racing seasons across road racing and flat track, and much more.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Horizon Award & Dairyland Classic
00:40 - Red Mile recap
01:13 - Danny Eslick intro
01:48 - Whatcha been up to since Texas?
02:43 - Whats it like growing up in Tulsa?
03:08 - Scottie talks about his first memory of Slick
04:08 - Do you remember the first time you rode a motorcycle?
05:10 - Talks about growing up racing with his brother
06:58 - Who did you look up to racing as a kid?
07:50 - Do you remember your first race?
08:55 - Do you have any superstitions like your brother?
09:49 - Do you have a favorite racing memory?
11:01 - Talks about his victory celebrations
12:36 - You just had a birthday…how did you celebrate?
13:09 - Talks about racin
Jun 08, 201842:46
Jordan Graham
In this week's episode, we recap the week of flat track racing that was Springfield, preview this weekend of racing from Wisconsin to Kentucky, and catch up with one cool Hooligan racer from California. Jordan Graham may be a newcomer to the AFT scene, but he is definitely not new to riding motorcycles. This guy is one talented, passionate, and interesting dude!
📸 Ken Weisenberger
00:24 - Springfield recap
02:45 - Red Mile Preview
03:39 - Jordan Graham intro
04:30 - Get to know Jordan Graham
05:22 - Talks about riding a motorcycle for the first time
06:02 - When did you start racing motorcycles?
07:31 - “When we get a rough/dirty track, I love it”
07:48 - Talks of riding moto and 200 ft jumps
09:18 - How did you get into flat track racing?
10:55 - When Jordan met Roland…
13:45 - Goon-ridin’ in Sturgis
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14:52 - Thankful for his opportunity to race Hooligans
15:51 - 47 it is…
16:22 - Talks about racing AFT Singles in 2018
18:40 - Differences
📸 Ken Weisenberger
00:24 - Springfield recap
02:45 - Red Mile Preview
03:39 - Jordan Graham intro
04:30 - Get to know Jordan Graham
05:22 - Talks about riding a motorcycle for the first time
06:02 - When did you start racing motorcycles?
07:31 - “When we get a rough/dirty track, I love it”
07:48 - Talks of riding moto and 200 ft jumps
09:18 - How did you get into flat track racing?
10:55 - When Jordan met Roland…
13:45 - Goon-ridin’ in Sturgis
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14:52 - Thankful for his opportunity to race Hooligans
15:51 - 47 it is…
16:22 - Talks about racing AFT Singles in 2018
18:40 - Differences
Jun 01, 201853:48
Max Whale
In this episode, we recap the Sacto-Mile weekend, preview this weekend's events in Springfield, and catch up with a young Australian rider, Max Whale. At the age of seventeen, this kid's resume is already something to talk about. We talk about the differences between riding down under, and in the US, what he's learned in the six events he's competed in, and goals for the remainder of his first full season in the AFT singles class.
00:24 - Sacramento recap/Springfield preview
01:59 - Max Whale intro
02:40 - Where are you from?
03:36 - Talks working on his family’s farm
04:19 - When did you start riding motorcycles and why?
05:00 - Is it true they don’t use steel shoes in Australia?
05:36 - what’s the biggest difference for you racing here in the US?
06:12 - Matthew Guenther shout out
06:25 - Other riders helping him out
07:30 - What riders do you look up to?
08:45 - Scottie reviews Max’s resume
11:06 - Off-season planning & testing
11:58 - How are you traveling to events?
13:29 - Talks
May 25, 201834:29
Dave & Tommra Kiesow
In this week's episode, we recap Arizona, look ahead to this weekend's mile event in Sacramento, and catch up with a race promoters of the Springfield Mile, Dave & Tommra Kiesow. We not only discover a bit more about their history, but some interesting history about this iconic race track they promote twice a race season and find out what fans attending the race next weekend can expect.
00:24 - Phoenix recap/Sacramento preview
02:07 - Dave & Tommra Kiesow intro
03:30 - Where were you guys born?
04:29 - How did you guys get involved with motorcycles?
05:27 - When did you start racing motorcycles?
06:09 - Do you still have any of your race bikes?
07:16 - Dave talks about an older XR-750 he’ll have at next weekend’s event
08:02 - How did you guys meet?
08:49 - Talks about the transition from IMDA to the Keisows as race promoters
10:04 - Talks about the roles they filled with the IMDA
10:49 - Talks about the riders they have helped through the Kiesow Racing program
11:38 - Do you stay i
May 18, 201837:24
Ben Lowe
00:24 - Calistoga recap/Phoenix preview
02:04 - Ben Lowe intro
02:35 - Big truck driver
03:15 - Why isn’t anyone talking about you?
03:52 - Where were you born?
04:00 - Do you like your nickname?
04:55 - How did you get into riding motorcycles?
06:13 - Do you remember your first race?
06:29 - What was it that got you hooked?
07:13 - What’s your favorite racing memory?
07:48 - Talks about making the decision to jump from amateur to pro
08:53 - What was the biggest change from racing amateur to going pro?
09:42 - Talks about his system for collecting race data
10:47 - Was your 2017 successful in your mind?
11:29 - What happened in Lexington last year?
13:54 - Talks about last year’s event in Peoria
14:30 - Do you like to ride moto?
15:10 - Why Michigan riders seem to ride harder than others
16:53 - Talks about how and why he made the switch from Honda to Kawasaki
19:08 - Who makes modifications to your bike?
21:23 - Expectations coming into 2018
21:58 - Talks about all the folks
02:04 - Ben Lowe intro
02:35 - Big truck driver
03:15 - Why isn’t anyone talking about you?
03:52 - Where were you born?
04:00 - Do you like your nickname?
04:55 - How did you get into riding motorcycles?
06:13 - Do you remember your first race?
06:29 - What was it that got you hooked?
07:13 - What’s your favorite racing memory?
07:48 - Talks about making the decision to jump from amateur to pro
08:53 - What was the biggest change from racing amateur to going pro?
09:42 - Talks about his system for collecting race data
10:47 - Was your 2017 successful in your mind?
11:29 - What happened in Lexington last year?
13:54 - Talks about last year’s event in Peoria
14:30 - Do you like to ride moto?
15:10 - Why Michigan riders seem to ride harder than others
16:53 - Talks about how and why he made the switch from Honda to Kawasaki
19:08 - Who makes modifications to your bike?
21:23 - Expectations coming into 2018
21:58 - Talks about all the folks
May 11, 201839:24
Cameron Smith
In this week's episode, we recap the Texas race weekend, look ahead to round 4 in Calistoga, and catch up with an up-and-coming AFT Singles rider Cameron Smith. We talked to him prior to the Texas event, where he had his best results of his 2018 season. We talked about how he got into riding motorcycles, his transition to racing at the pro level, and his goals for the 2018 season and beyond.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Texas recap/Calistoga preview
02:03 - Cameron Smith intro
02:41 - Talks about the big wreck in Atlanta and how he’s been since the crash
04:35 - Talks about where he’s from and all the other riders who were born there
05:44 - How did you get into motorcycles?
06:44 - Talks about first time riding a motorcycle and his first race
08:02 - Do you have a favorite racing memory?
08:59 - Talks about his transition from amateur level to racing pro
10:15 - Whats been the biggest change racing on the pro level?
11:29 - Talks about the importance of racing non-national events as a p
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Texas recap/Calistoga preview
02:03 - Cameron Smith intro
02:41 - Talks about the big wreck in Atlanta and how he’s been since the crash
04:35 - Talks about where he’s from and all the other riders who were born there
05:44 - How did you get into motorcycles?
06:44 - Talks about first time riding a motorcycle and his first race
08:02 - Do you have a favorite racing memory?
08:59 - Talks about his transition from amateur level to racing pro
10:15 - Whats been the biggest change racing on the pro level?
11:29 - Talks about the importance of racing non-national events as a p
May 04, 201839:31
Ben Evans
This week's guest is the tuner for the #23 team in the AFT Twins class, Ben Evans. A former racer with a long flat track resume, Ben was nice enough to take time from his busy schedule to talk with us after the team's podium finish in Atlanta. We talked about how he got into the sport, the challenges that come with preparing three different brands of motorcycles for the 2018 season, and his relationship with his rider, Jeffrey Carver Jr.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
02:56 - Ben Evans intro
03:57 - “…not a lot of TV watchin’ or movie watchin’ for me…”
04:18 - Quick overview of the #23 team’s plans for the long six week run
05:52 - Where were you born?
06:45 - How did you get into flat track?
09:36 - Why did you pick #69?
11:23 - When did you realize you had a passion for working on bikes?
14:09 - What other riders have you wrenched for?
15:50 - “…there’s never enough hours in a day…”
16:34 - Talks about how his relationship with Jeffery Carver Jr. began
20:46 - Talks about
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
02:56 - Ben Evans intro
03:57 - “…not a lot of TV watchin’ or movie watchin’ for me…”
04:18 - Quick overview of the #23 team’s plans for the long six week run
05:52 - Where were you born?
06:45 - How did you get into flat track?
09:36 - Why did you pick #69?
11:23 - When did you realize you had a passion for working on bikes?
14:09 - What other riders have you wrenched for?
15:50 - “…there’s never enough hours in a day…”
16:34 - Talks about how his relationship with Jeffery Carver Jr. began
20:46 - Talks about
Apr 27, 201844:09
Kenny Coolbeth Jr.
This week, we catch up with Kenny Coolbeth Jr., a flat track legend who recently announced he'd be retiring at the conclusion of the 2018 race season. We talked about what led him to a career racing motorcycles, take a look back on his twenty-five years of flat tracking, and talk about what is next for him after he hangs up the steel shoe.
📸 Flat Trak Fotos
00:24 - Scottie Update
01:03 - Kenny Coolbeth Jr. intro
02:17 - Scottie rambles off an insane amount of stats
03:16 - How tough was it to make the decision to retire after the 2018 season?
04:05 - Where were you born?
05:00 - Talks about the first time he ever rode a motorcycle
05:51 - What about riding a motorcycle made you realize you wanted to make it a career?
06:28 - Talks about riders he looked up to growing up
07:12 - Talked about riders he learned from
07:58 - Talks about his first race
08:58 - Talks about how his father inspired him to race
09:24 - First Grand National win
10:18 - Scottie talks about the first time he sa
📸 Flat Trak Fotos
00:24 - Scottie Update
01:03 - Kenny Coolbeth Jr. intro
02:17 - Scottie rambles off an insane amount of stats
03:16 - How tough was it to make the decision to retire after the 2018 season?
04:05 - Where were you born?
05:00 - Talks about the first time he ever rode a motorcycle
05:51 - What about riding a motorcycle made you realize you wanted to make it a career?
06:28 - Talks about riders he looked up to growing up
07:12 - Talked about riders he learned from
07:58 - Talks about his first race
08:58 - Talks about how his father inspired him to race
09:24 - First Grand National win
10:18 - Scottie talks about the first time he sa
Apr 20, 201855:54
Jarod Vanderkooi
We caught up with Jarod Vanderkooi prior to last weekend's race in Atlanta. We talked about his expectations heading into the second round of the 2018 season, what its like to have an opportunity to ride an Indian and Harley-Davidson factory bike in a six month span, and his love for B-Dubs.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
01:03 - Jarod Vanderkooi intro
01:32 - Who the hell is this?
01:55 - Where did the new nickname come from?
02:49 - How did you get into motorcycles?
03:36 - Talks of his family of racers
04:06 - The tale of ole Kill-switch Vanderkooi
05:12 - Talks about the first motorcycle races
06:11 - Talks of winning his first pro race at the Springfield Mile
06:54 - Talks about his successful 2014 season
09:28 - Rookie of the year in 2015…anything stick out?
10:40 - Expectations heading in 2017 with Richie Morris Racing
12:56 - Talks about the progression of the 2017 season
13:56 - Talks about getting the call from Indian Motorcycle to ride for Brad Baker
15:59 - Talk
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
01:03 - Jarod Vanderkooi intro
01:32 - Who the hell is this?
01:55 - Where did the new nickname come from?
02:49 - How did you get into motorcycles?
03:36 - Talks of his family of racers
04:06 - The tale of ole Kill-switch Vanderkooi
05:12 - Talks about the first motorcycle races
06:11 - Talks of winning his first pro race at the Springfield Mile
06:54 - Talks about his successful 2014 season
09:28 - Rookie of the year in 2015…anything stick out?
10:40 - Expectations heading in 2017 with Richie Morris Racing
12:56 - Talks about the progression of the 2017 season
13:56 - Talks about getting the call from Indian Motorcycle to ride for Brad Baker
15:59 - Talk
Apr 13, 201838:10
Stevi Smith
This week we caught up with Stevi Smith. We talked about her own racing career and what its like growing up in a flat track family. Balancing a full-time job while managing her fiance J.R. Addison's race team, she still makes time to contribute to several others in the flat track community each race season.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
01:53 - Stevi Smith intro
02:56 - Whats it like growing up in Michigan?
03:36 - Talks of growing up with Scott Parker & Jay Springsteen
04:06 - How did you get into motorcycles?
05:06 - What was the first bike you rode?
05:26 - Talks of “stealing” her older brother’s number
05:58 - Did you get Bryan’s hand-me-down bikes?
06:36 - Do you have a favorite race motorcycle?
07:02 - Do you still ride and race?
07:18 - Do you have a favorite race memory?
08:05 - Did you ever get to race against Bryan?
08:46 - Why did you stop racing?
09:33 - Talks of what its like growing up in a racing family
10:18 - How did you and J.R. Addison meet?
10:56 - Do you
Apr 06, 201840:58
Jake Johnson
Caught up with 2-time Singles champion and 2-time Grand National Champion, Jake Johnson. We talked about what brought him into the sport, his extensive resume (including his brief hiatus from flat track), and his transition to Estenson Racing for the 2018 season.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
00:59 - Jake Johnson intro
01:41 - Jake talks moto
02:59 - Where were you born?
03:31 - How’d you get into motorcycles?
04:27 - Did you know you always wanted to race?
05:00 - Do you remember your first win?
06:02 - Was there a racer you looked up to growing up?
07:21 - Do you feel like one of the old guys?
08:55 - Talks about his two Grand National Championships
09:50 - Talks about why he briefly stepped away from the sport after championship seasons
12:18 - Talks about how he got back into racing after stepping away
13:47 - Talks about getting the call from the factory Harley-Davidson team
15:08 - What were your expectations coming into 2017 with Harley-Davidson?
17:03 - “Thats
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie Update
00:59 - Jake Johnson intro
01:41 - Jake talks moto
02:59 - Where were you born?
03:31 - How’d you get into motorcycles?
04:27 - Did you know you always wanted to race?
05:00 - Do you remember your first win?
06:02 - Was there a racer you looked up to growing up?
07:21 - Do you feel like one of the old guys?
08:55 - Talks about his two Grand National Championships
09:50 - Talks about why he briefly stepped away from the sport after championship seasons
12:18 - Talks about how he got back into racing after stepping away
13:47 - Talks about getting the call from the factory Harley-Davidson team
15:08 - What were your expectations coming into 2017 with Harley-Davidson?
17:03 - “Thats
Mar 30, 201845:39
Dave & Rhonda Waters
This week we catch up with Dave and Rhonda Waters. A great conversation with two great people who have been supporting flat track for decades. We talked about how they met, why they became team owners, and the challenges that come with balancing a full-time business along with two race programs.
00:24 - Scottie Update
00:42 - Dave & Rhonda Water intro
02:21 - Dave’s flat motorcycle racing background
03:21 - When Rhonda met Dave
03:40 - “I was too good, so they made me race with the guys…”
05:03 - What drew Rhonda into motorcycle racing
06:04 - Dave talks of current state of the sport
07:06 - What made you want to start a race team?
09:19 - Talks of being the only team running a KTM program
10:25 - Is Wyatt going to be riding the Yamaha more than the KTM (in 2018)?
11:25 - Was the 2017 with Wyatt a successful one in your mind?
12:14 - “…I didn’t know what Wyatt really looked like until I met him in Daytona…”
14:38 - Talks of what led to Wyatt jumping to a the AFT Twins class
15:41 - S
Mar 23, 201833:15
Bronson Bauman
Caught up with Bronson Bauman this a week before the season opener in Daytona. We talked about what its like racing for legendary tuner Bill Werner, his girlfriend (who also races), and his expectations for the upcoming season.
📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie update
01: 52 - Bronson intro
02:15 - What have you been doing since winning Flat Out Friday?
04:12 - Talks of being a take-charge kinda guy
04:52 - What is it like to race for Bill Werner?
07:12 - How did you get into flat track racing?
08:46 - How is Illinois livin’ different from California
10:22 - Bronson walks us through his Flat Out Friday
14:18 - Talks about TT and woods riding
17:12 - Thoughts on 2017
22:19 - Talks about his offseason training
24:12 - If I win my 1st grand national, I’m taking 5-6 victory laps
24:45 - Talks of how he met his girlfriend, Allyx Camp
26:22 - Thoughts on the one bike qualifying from Flat Out Friday
27:15 - Who is your toughest competition in 2017?
27:47 - Do you have a favorite track?
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📸 Jodi Johnson
00:24 - Scottie update
01: 52 - Bronson intro
02:15 - What have you been doing since winning Flat Out Friday?
04:12 - Talks of being a take-charge kinda guy
04:52 - What is it like to race for Bill Werner?
07:12 - How did you get into flat track racing?
08:46 - How is Illinois livin’ different from California
10:22 - Bronson walks us through his Flat Out Friday
14:18 - Talks about TT and woods riding
17:12 - Thoughts on 2017
22:19 - Talks about his offseason training
24:12 - If I win my 1st grand national, I’m taking 5-6 victory laps
24:45 - Talks of how he met his girlfriend, Allyx Camp
26:22 - Thoughts on the one bike qualifying from Flat Out Friday
27:15 - Who is your toughest competition in 2017?
27:47 - Do you have a favorite track?
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Mar 16, 201834:52
Michael Lock
This week, we put in a call to the man at the top, the CEO of American Flat Track, Michael Lock. We get to know the man behind the flat track resurgence, what drew him to the series and motorcycles in general, and expectations for the upcoming AFT season.
00:24 - Scottie update
00:47 - Michael Lock intro
01:30 - Talks of Flat Out Friday event
04:38 - Where are you from originally?
05:20 - How did you get into motorcycles?
09:05 - Talks of what inspired him to become a leader
10:55 - Talks of how his relationship with American Flat Track began
14:00 - What were your first impressions of the sport?
17:01 - Talks about changes to the sport over the past few years
19:39 - “…some things that are going to happen in the next 60-90 days are going to be game-changers…”
20:57 - Talks about changes to the race format in 2017
25:26 - Talks of the future of the Superprestigio
27:05 - What has Michael Lock and AFT been up to this off-season?
29:02 - Is there a reason behind why you have to ride o
00:24 - Scottie update
00:47 - Michael Lock intro
01:30 - Talks of Flat Out Friday event
04:38 - Where are you from originally?
05:20 - How did you get into motorcycles?
09:05 - Talks of what inspired him to become a leader
10:55 - Talks of how his relationship with American Flat Track began
14:00 - What were your first impressions of the sport?
17:01 - Talks about changes to the sport over the past few years
19:39 - “…some things that are going to happen in the next 60-90 days are going to be game-changers…”
20:57 - Talks about changes to the race format in 2017
25:26 - Talks of the future of the Superprestigio
27:05 - What has Michael Lock and AFT been up to this off-season?
29:02 - Is there a reason behind why you have to ride o
Mar 09, 201853:09
Johnny Lewis
Caught up with THE Johnny Lewis last week. We talked about the inspiration behind JL10 Training, his supermoto days, and his passion for motorcycles and the sport that has had an enormous impact on his life. This man has his hands in just about every aspect of flat track racing and loves to share his knowledge.
00:24 - Scottie update
01:20 - Johnny Lewis intro
02:40 - what have you been up to since Perris?
03:32 - “it’s one of those roller coasters you don’t ant to get off of...”
04:42 - what is the story behind JL10 Training?
07:51 - Talks of Cole Zabala
09:21 - Talks of Dallas Daniels
10:23 - “flat track is a very secretive sport”
11:26 - how do you customize training programs?
13:55 - “the motorcycle is a tool”
14:38 - Talks of sponsoring Chase Saathoff
17:14 - Talks of supermoto day’s
19:39 - how did you get into motorcycles?
21:35 - how do you feel about riding the most brands of twins into main events?
23:35 - Talks about the opportunity to race an Indian in 2017
28:20 - talks
00:24 - Scottie update
01:20 - Johnny Lewis intro
02:40 - what have you been up to since Perris?
03:32 - “it’s one of those roller coasters you don’t ant to get off of...”
04:42 - what is the story behind JL10 Training?
07:51 - Talks of Cole Zabala
09:21 - Talks of Dallas Daniels
10:23 - “flat track is a very secretive sport”
11:26 - how do you customize training programs?
13:55 - “the motorcycle is a tool”
14:38 - Talks of sponsoring Chase Saathoff
17:14 - Talks of supermoto day’s
19:39 - how did you get into motorcycles?
21:35 - how do you feel about riding the most brands of twins into main events?
23:35 - Talks about the opportunity to race an Indian in 2017
28:20 - talks
Mar 02, 201852:38
Kolby Carlile
Last week, while everyone else watched some other "flying tomato" capture gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics, I spent my time catching up with the 2017 AFT Singles Champion, Kolby Carlile. We got his take on last year's roller coaster season, talked about what he's done to build upon that success for 2018, and even discuss future plans of a possible twins ride for 2019.
00:24 - Scottie update
02:06 - Kolby Carlile intro
02:43 - What the heck were you doing in North Dakota?
03:46 - Talks about his move out to Phoenix
04:19 - Have you been riding a lot this offseason?
05:26 - How’d you get started in flat track?
06:19 - Talks of family supporting his racing
07:45 - Scottie’s helmet shop visit
08:54 - Thoughts on Lima race
11:11 - Talks of adversity in Calistoga
12:04 - Talks of tuner Andrew Butler
14:22 - who is going to be your stiffest competition this year?
16:04 -Talks of team dynamics and new teammate
17:28 - Talks of old teammate, Sammy Halbert
19:24 - Talks of future with Es
00:24 - Scottie update
02:06 - Kolby Carlile intro
02:43 - What the heck were you doing in North Dakota?
03:46 - Talks about his move out to Phoenix
04:19 - Have you been riding a lot this offseason?
05:26 - How’d you get started in flat track?
06:19 - Talks of family supporting his racing
07:45 - Scottie’s helmet shop visit
08:54 - Thoughts on Lima race
11:11 - Talks of adversity in Calistoga
12:04 - Talks of tuner Andrew Butler
14:22 - who is going to be your stiffest competition this year?
16:04 -Talks of team dynamics and new teammate
17:28 - Talks of old teammate, Sammy Halbert
19:24 - Talks of future with Es
Feb 23, 201831:11
Ryan Wells
Caught up with Ryan Wells earlier this week during his drive home. We talked about the sequence of events that led him to Richie Morris Racing, his rookie season racing twins, his new home in Michigan, and his new love for ice racing.
00:24 - Scottie update
01:59 - Ryan Wells intro
02:49 - ice riding talk
05:39 - “I get my groove on”
07:42 - “ice riding is such a killer workout”
08:27 - how’d you get into flat track?
09:21 - talks about his bigger little brother
10:33 - “I love doing non-nationals...”
11:25 - talks about the timeline for his move to singles
13:26 - do you feel your 2017 was a success?
14:15 - what were your expectations heading into last season
15:10 - what’s the biggest difference between the singles/twins bikes?
16:22 - what was it like working with Jonny Gott?
19:12 - Wells’ Johnny Gott impression
19:40 - talks about decision to make the move from NY to Michigan
22:30 - “I ride with Jared, train with Bryan”
23:24 - what’s it going to take to win the 2017 Champion?
00:24 - Scottie update
01:59 - Ryan Wells intro
02:49 - ice riding talk
05:39 - “I get my groove on”
07:42 - “ice riding is such a killer workout”
08:27 - how’d you get into flat track?
09:21 - talks about his bigger little brother
10:33 - “I love doing non-nationals...”
11:25 - talks about the timeline for his move to singles
13:26 - do you feel your 2017 was a success?
14:15 - what were your expectations heading into last season
15:10 - what’s the biggest difference between the singles/twins bikes?
16:22 - what was it like working with Jonny Gott?
19:12 - Wells’ Johnny Gott impression
19:40 - talks about decision to make the move from NY to Michigan
22:30 - “I ride with Jared, train with Bryan”
23:24 - what’s it going to take to win the 2017 Champion?
Feb 16, 201833:44
Mikey Rush
This week, we catch up with Mikey Rush. We talked about his privateer effort with G&G Racing, lessons learned from the 2017 season, and goals his for 2018.
00:24 - Scottie update
02:26 - Mikey Rush intro
03:44 - How’d ya get started in flat track?
04:35 - Why is flat track addicting?
05:41 - Rush talks about his team, G&G Racing
07:22 - Talks about preparation for the 2018 season
08:21 - Talks about privateer life
09:49 - Daytona 2017
11:30 - Is there one race that stands out to you?
12:08 - Talks of learning to ride miles on a twin
13:17 - Do riders help you with mile drafting or is it learn as you go?
13:33 - “If I was a fan, those are my favorite riders…”
14:41 - Talks about how having one bike benefits his program
16:06 - Thoughts on working with JD Beach in Perris
17:20 - How do you get your mind right to go racing?
18:53 - “…if it wasn’t for this guy, I wouldn’t be racing at all”
19:45 - Talks of NBCSN/FansChoice.tv broadcasts
20:50 - Do you have a favorite race track?
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Feb 09, 201825:53
Heather DeBeaux
This week, we catch up with NBCSN pit reporter, Heather Debeaux. We talked about how she got involved in racing, working in television, and of course...flat track.
00:24 - Scottie update/Heather intro
01:35 - The “girl in the purple shirt”
02:38 - When Scottie met Heather…her intro to flat track
05:19 - Heather talks about her introduction to racing and on-air reporting
08:13 - talks about her first on-camera interview with Jimmie Johnson
12:18 - “…I could be a mechanic”
12:50 - Suggestions from the “King of Cool”
14:21 - “Shayner Texter”
15:44 - Kenny Roberts nuts
16:36 - Heather talks about her love for flat track
18:48 - What are your favorite racing tracks?
20:57 - Talks about training for a fitness competition
22:40 - “I really want a trophy”
25:21 - Take-aways from the 2017 season
26:53 - Jeffery Carver and hair ties
28:00 - Thoughts on racing in Daytona
29:30 - Buffalo Chip experience
32:46 - Expectations for the 2018 season
00:24 - Scottie update/Heather intro
01:35 - The “girl in the purple shirt”
02:38 - When Scottie met Heather…her intro to flat track
05:19 - Heather talks about her introduction to racing and on-air reporting
08:13 - talks about her first on-camera interview with Jimmie Johnson
12:18 - “…I could be a mechanic”
12:50 - Suggestions from the “King of Cool”
14:21 - “Shayner Texter”
15:44 - Kenny Roberts nuts
16:36 - Heather talks about her love for flat track
18:48 - What are your favorite racing tracks?
20:57 - Talks about training for a fitness competition
22:40 - “I really want a trophy”
25:21 - Take-aways from the 2017 season
26:53 - Jeffery Carver and hair ties
28:00 - Thoughts on racing in Daytona
29:30 - Buffalo Chip experience
32:46 - Expectations for the 2018 season
Feb 02, 201835:52
Chad Cose
Caught up with this "California Kid" earlier this week. We talked briefly about his 2017 season, the big announcement he made during his "off-season," and his goals for the 2018 season.
00:24 - Scottie update/Cose intro
01:14 - What have you been up to since the end of the season?
02:27 - talks of signing 2018 deal with Indian Motorcycle Motorcycle of OKC
04:27 - Thoughts on the people involved with Indian Motorcycle of OKC
05:48 - Talks of Tom Englehart’s involvement in his program
08:52 - How did you get into motorcycles?
11:55 - Cose talks about announcing during Springfield ST in 2017
13:05 - Talks take-aways from 2017
14:24 - “It’s on my shoulders to get it done”
15:05 - Thoughts on Daytona TT
16:43 - Talks of racing in OKC in 2018 with “home-town” support
17:52 - Talk of struggles at Buffalo Chip
21:29 - What are you doing to prepare for the 2018 season?
22:33 - What are your goals for 2018?
23:34 - Ever thought about what you’d do after your first grand national win?
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00:24 - Scottie update/Cose intro
01:14 - What have you been up to since the end of the season?
02:27 - talks of signing 2018 deal with Indian Motorcycle Motorcycle of OKC
04:27 - Thoughts on the people involved with Indian Motorcycle of OKC
05:48 - Talks of Tom Englehart’s involvement in his program
08:52 - How did you get into motorcycles?
11:55 - Cose talks about announcing during Springfield ST in 2017
13:05 - Talks take-aways from 2017
14:24 - “It’s on my shoulders to get it done”
15:05 - Thoughts on Daytona TT
16:43 - Talks of racing in OKC in 2018 with “home-town” support
17:52 - Talk of struggles at Buffalo Chip
21:29 - What are you doing to prepare for the 2018 season?
22:33 - What are your goals for 2018?
23:34 - Ever thought about what you’d do after your first grand national win?
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Jan 26, 201833:58
Cory Texter
Caught up with this "radical racer" earlier this week. On his way down to Florida, with wife and child loaded in the van, we talked through his decision to run the in the AFT Singles class in 2018, the "joys" of a running his own privateer effort, and his expectations and goals for the upcoming season.
02:37 - talks about the 2017 season & his mindset heading into 2018
04:22 - talks about his decision to run the AFT Singles class in 2018
05:27 - talks about selling his Twins and his Singles racing program
07:32 - “Pink toolbox & a borrowed van”
09:20 - talks about putting his Singles program together for 2018
09:50 - talks about new mechanic, Robby Bobby
10:50 - talks about his offseason training w/ riders
12:10 - “Old man by two days…”
14:11 - talks about his competition for the upcoming season
15:37 - Mama Tried talk and concrete racing
16:38 - talks about racing Jared Mees on concrete
18:42 - talks TT racing
22:08 - talks differences between Singles/Twins riders
23:11 - “Singles co
Jan 19, 201837:25
MJGR
Caught up with one of the most entertaining tandems in the AFT Singles class, Jesse Janisch and Morgen Mischler, or as we call them, Team MJGR. We talked about ice racing, the teams highs and lows from the 2017 season, their super secret team radio communication set-up during races, and plans for the 2018 season.
01:06 - MJGR intro
02:30 - You guys both ice race don’t you?
05:58 - How Jesse Janisch got into racing flat track
08:15 - Merg’s background
10:58 - “When Merg met Jesse”
12:36 - What is M-J-G-R?
14:14 - Talks of racing inside Daytona International Speedway
17:32 - Thoughts on round 2 in Atlanta
19:20 - Thoughts on racing in Charlotte
21:00 - Jesse talks about frustration with coming second to Hayden Gilliam
22:32 - Talks of racing in OKC
23:26 - “We may or may not have radios inside out helmets…”
27:25 - The guys talk Buffalo Chip
29:03 - Talks of the Black Hills event
30:47 - Jesse talks about winning Peoria
32:34 - Merg talks about his 2nd place finish at the Springfi
01:06 - MJGR intro
02:30 - You guys both ice race don’t you?
05:58 - How Jesse Janisch got into racing flat track
08:15 - Merg’s background
10:58 - “When Merg met Jesse”
12:36 - What is M-J-G-R?
14:14 - Talks of racing inside Daytona International Speedway
17:32 - Thoughts on round 2 in Atlanta
19:20 - Thoughts on racing in Charlotte
21:00 - Jesse talks about frustration with coming second to Hayden Gilliam
22:32 - Talks of racing in OKC
23:26 - “We may or may not have radios inside out helmets…”
27:25 - The guys talk Buffalo Chip
29:03 - Talks of the Black Hills event
30:47 - Jesse talks about winning Peoria
32:34 - Merg talks about his 2nd place finish at the Springfi
Jan 12, 201846:52
Brandan Bergen
Caught up with Brandan Bergen, tuner for Brad Baker. While 2017 was his first season with Indian Motorcycle, this guys is no stranger to flat track and turning wrenches. We walk through his transition from rider to tuner, his return to flat track, and his roller coaster 2017 season.
📸 Fernando CM
01:06 - Bergen intro
02:35 - Bergen backstory
03:20 - Riding for and working with Johnny Gode and Dave Zanotti
07:20 - Discussion about Brandan tuning sprint cars for World of Outlaws
12:22 - Bergen talks about how his opportunity with Indian Motorcycle began
16:40 - Talks about going to events in 2016 to work with Brad
17:34 - Talks about knowledge learned from Sprint Car racing that applies to motorcycle racing
20:19 - Thoughts once Brad went down in the inaugural Daytona event
22:04 - Thoughts coming out of the second event in Atlanta
23:16 - Talks of issues in Charlotte
27:41 - “I remember being very angry…”
33:43 - Takes the blame for Lima
39:07 - Talks of challenges at the Buffalo Chi
📸 Fernando CM
01:06 - Bergen intro
02:35 - Bergen backstory
03:20 - Riding for and working with Johnny Gode and Dave Zanotti
07:20 - Discussion about Brandan tuning sprint cars for World of Outlaws
12:22 - Bergen talks about how his opportunity with Indian Motorcycle began
16:40 - Talks about going to events in 2016 to work with Brad
17:34 - Talks about knowledge learned from Sprint Car racing that applies to motorcycle racing
20:19 - Thoughts once Brad went down in the inaugural Daytona event
22:04 - Thoughts coming out of the second event in Atlanta
23:16 - Talks of issues in Charlotte
27:41 - “I remember being very angry…”
33:43 - Takes the blame for Lima
39:07 - Talks of challenges at the Buffalo Chi
Jan 05, 201801:03:24
Oliver Brindley
Made a call across the pond and caught up with Oliver Brindley prior to his 19th birthday. We talked about how he got into motorcycles, his 2017 season, and how he plans to build upon his successful first full season racing in the AFT Singles class.
OLIVER BRINDLEY
01:06 - Oliver intro
01:55 - Quick get-to-know Old
02:41 - What have you been doing since you went back to England?
04:00 - When did you first get into motorcycles?
05:00 - Differences in racing England/US
05:43 - Talks of his father racing side-cars
06:48 - Oli talks of taking notes after each session
08:42 - What made you want to come race flat track in the US?
10:38 - Talks about his first time coming to the US to race flat track
13:00 - Talks about buying Bryan Smith’s bike & help from others in the pit area
14:45 - Talks about racing in Daytona
16:03 - Oli’s suggestions for possible changes to Daytona TT for 2018
18:03 - Talks of issues at Springfield TT
18:58 - Talks about reason he was unable to start his bike duri
Dec 29, 201740:39
Jeffrey Carver Jr.
Caught up with Jeffrey Carver Jr. a few weeks back, prior to him announcing his partnership with Indian Motorcycle. We talked through his 2017 season, his relationship with tuner Ben Evans, and get to know the rider behind what is shaping up to be one of the most interesting privateer racing efforts for 2018.
01:06 - Carver intro
01:48 - Carver talks yoga and how it benefits his program
03:57 - Carver tells us what he’s been up to since Perris, CA
06:15 - Carver’s thoughts on 2017 Daytona TT
09:03 - What changes would you make to the track in Daytona?
10:30 - Carver talks battery issues in Arizona
13:22 - Carver talks of brake issues and “parachuting” in Kentucky
14:08 - Van issues leading into OKC
15:32 - Carver’s thoughts on podium finish at Lima
17:31 - Carver talks about the first time he met Brad Baker
19:00 - Carver’s thoughts on transitioning from Singles to Twins class
21:53 - Carver’s thoughts on the Buffalo Chip
23:52 - Carver talks about the week leading up to his 1st Tw
01:06 - Carver intro
01:48 - Carver talks yoga and how it benefits his program
03:57 - Carver tells us what he’s been up to since Perris, CA
06:15 - Carver’s thoughts on 2017 Daytona TT
09:03 - What changes would you make to the track in Daytona?
10:30 - Carver talks battery issues in Arizona
13:22 - Carver talks of brake issues and “parachuting” in Kentucky
14:08 - Van issues leading into OKC
15:32 - Carver’s thoughts on podium finish at Lima
17:31 - Carver talks about the first time he met Brad Baker
19:00 - Carver’s thoughts on transitioning from Singles to Twins class
21:53 - Carver’s thoughts on the Buffalo Chip
23:52 - Carver talks about the week leading up to his 1st Tw
Dec 22, 201740:16
Briar Bauman
Caught up with #14 Briar Bauman about a month ago, prior to him receiving the news he'd be competing in the 2017 Superprestigio in Spain. We talked about his 2017 season, what he has been up to since the finale, and plans for the 2018 season.
01:06 - Briar intro
01:50 - What have you been up to since the end of the 2017 season?
02:22 - Briar talks of his 2nd passion, hunting
05:06 - Thoughts on racing in the inaugural Daytona TT
06:15 - Issues in Daytona
08:05 - Any ideas for changes this year for Daytona?
11:01 - Do you stay and watch after mechanicals?
12:34 - Talks race in Charlotte on the XR-750
13:40 - Explains Sacramento mechanical…1/2 master clip + tire = 1 lucky Briar!
15:40 - Talks about troubles in Springfield
17:22 - Talks about struggling with mechanicals and the turning point of his season
19:34 - How’d you get good on the cushion? What were you thinking about heading into Lima?
20:33 - The Briar/Deubler Deal
21:17 - Talks about mindset after winning his first AFT Tw
01:06 - Briar intro
01:50 - What have you been up to since the end of the 2017 season?
02:22 - Briar talks of his 2nd passion, hunting
05:06 - Thoughts on racing in the inaugural Daytona TT
06:15 - Issues in Daytona
08:05 - Any ideas for changes this year for Daytona?
11:01 - Do you stay and watch after mechanicals?
12:34 - Talks race in Charlotte on the XR-750
13:40 - Explains Sacramento mechanical…1/2 master clip + tire = 1 lucky Briar!
15:40 - Talks about troubles in Springfield
17:22 - Talks about struggling with mechanicals and the turning point of his season
19:34 - How’d you get good on the cushion? What were you thinking about heading into Lima?
20:33 - The Briar/Deubler Deal
21:17 - Talks about mindset after winning his first AFT Tw
Dec 16, 201742:55