With the DuQuoin rain out, it only seems right to spend the week talking to Amateur Nationals! We hear from three kids who left eith some extra awards/hardware from work they did both on the track and off!

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Episode 195 - 2021 Amateur Nationals

Double banger for this week's episode! First, we put in a call to check in with the Wizard prior to his return to Supertwins competition. Hear how he's been spending his time and his expectations heading into the race weekend. Then, we hear from 3rd generation flat tracker Johnny Bova II. The second consecutive we've had an Ohio-born flat tracker on the show, but these guys are "ruling the roost" on these pea gravel track here lately! Johnny has found some success as of late and is looking for a Twins ride in Wauseon...LETS HELP HIM OUT!

Episode 194 - Johnny Bova II & Carver

In this week's episode, we talk to the next up-and-coming racer from a long list of solid riders from the Buckeye state , Jacob "Killswitch" Vanderkooi. It seems the Vanderkooi family has more flat track racers, than Scottie Parker has national wins, but each one has their own bit of flare and this kid is no exception. He's not only having one of his most successful race seasons this year, but also having a ton of fun along the way!

Episode 193 - Jacob Vanderkooi

In this week episode, we flash back a few weeks to an interview we did with legendary team owner/mechanic/innovator Bill Gately. This guy could host his own masterclass on flat track, but we got to spend an hour with him prior to the OKC Mile and boy is this one worth a listen! Hear all about the history as well as the recent work that has been going on behind the scenes to get this British bike back on the track competing at the national level!

Episode 192 - Bill Gately

In this week's episode, we chat it up with the hottest rider North of the border, "Showtime" Hunter Bauer. In his first full season with AFT at the young age of 16, this kid is turning heads as of late. With an impressive 5th place finish at OKC, the expectations are high across the board heading into the Lima Half-Mile this weekend. Get to know the rider who has decided to come join us this season before you see him atop the podium this weekend at the Allen County Fairgrounds!

Episode 191 - Hunter Bauer

In this week's episode we look back on one amazing race weekend in Wisconsin. The Dairyland Classic, Carter's first road race and much, much more! We catch up with race promoter and 1/3 of the History Amigos, Bert Sumner and Main Event winner, Morgen Mischler as we recap one EPIC weekend in the cheese state!

Episode 190 - Dairyland Weekend Recap

We've often debated what makes a better interview...The racing, or the stories? Well, this week...we get plenty of both! "Bultaco Bill" Snyder joins us to talk racing and tell some pretty amazing stories. This is an instant classic and is one that you will probably want to listen to 2-3 times!

Episode 189 - Bultaco Bill Snyder

In this week's episode, we talk with Darrell Brintlinger. A staple in the flat track community and dear friend to most, The Brintlinger's have meant so much to the sport, that they have an award named after them! This is the first of many conversations we have this awesome guy. From Ohio State football, to flat track, this K-9-lovin' sneakerhead is one of the good ones!

Episode 188 - Darrell Brintlinger

In this week's episode, we're chatting it up with the one and only Dale Jones. This guy is 1000% one of those dudes who lives and breathes the sport. Hear how he went from literally kicking over bikes to being one of the top tech officials in the sport we all know and love. If you're at a local race and its running smooth as all get out, theres a good chance this guy is working the gate!

Episode 187 - Dale Jones

In this week's episode, we talk to an Indiana kid who is really coming into his own here at the start of the 2021 season, Kasey Sciscoe. After running into a boat his first time on a motorcycle, the guy can frame a house during the week and house a framer on the weekends! He has shown constant improvement each and every time he straps on a helmet and goes riding. No doubt he'll be one to watch over the next few years!

Episode 186 - Kasey Sciscoe

In this week's episode, we're talking Lima Half-Mile! Thats right, its only May and we've already run Lima?! How?!? RPM Promotions put on a pretty solid event and had a pretty impressive turn-out to boot! We catch up with one of the fastest young riders in the game, Chase Saathoff, as well as pro rider Bronson Bauman to get their take on the pea gravel racing that ensued last week at the Allen County Fairgrounds

Episode 185 - Lima In May

In this week's episode, we take a look back at the weekend that was the Atlanta Super TT. Hear from two guys that made a statement down in Georgia, Jarod Vanderkooi and Dallas Daniels. Then we put in a call to the man spearheading the Ride Red efforts with Honda, Mike Turner. Hear about how is helping bring flat track back to his home town, signing big partnership deals for his team, hanging with flat track legends in his pits in Atlanta, and planning a charity golfing even in Texas...this guy has A LOT going on and its always awesome stuff!

Episode 184 - Atlanta Recap

This week's interview is one we've wanted for a while. These two amazing humans have been involved in the sport as long as most can remember, supporting the sport, riders, and teams just as much as a title sponsor! The passion these two have brought to the flat track community is unmatched and listening to their stories is insanely inspiring. Please enjoy this one with Dave and Kathy Hoenig!

Episode 183 - Dave & Kathy Hoenig

After last weekend's EPIC RVA Flat Track event up there in Ashland, Virgina...There is only possible option for this week's show. Thats right, we secured Mike Hacker & John Nickens for this week's episode to talk about their first successful venture as race promoters. Hear how it all came together, how it was nearly shut down by the police, and what the future holds for these two Virginia natives!

Episode 182 - RVA Flat Track

This week's episode is a special one. We somehow convinced Fast Eddie to take our call for a solid bench racing session! Thats right, we all know the STUD Scottie Deubler...well ladies and gentlemen, its well past time we introduced you to the Stud Maker himself! This one is up there for sure! Oh, and Carter may have decided who will finally teach him to ride a motorcycle!

Episode 181 - Eddie Deubler

I'm a third-generation motorcycle racer who lives and breathes flat track racing. I decided to start this little project during the winter of 2017. 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!"

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