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”