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 Twins main event
23:51 - Thoughts on face-planting at the Buffalo Chip
25:32 - Thoughts during race-ending red flag at Buffalo Chip
28:00 - Thoughts on new jump and podium finish in Peoria
29:39 - Another podium in Williams Grove and thoughts on racing close to home
31:14 - Talks about finishing 10th at the season finale and going “all-in” in the final laps
32:31 - OFF THE GROOVE!!!!
33:05 - Talks about racing for Dave Zanotti Racing
34:40 - 2015 vs. 2017 seasons
36:22 - Talks of working with working with Dave Zanotti and Michelle DiSalvo
39:20 - Plans and goals for 2018
41:24 - Joking with Jared Mees…”he was a choke artist”