In this week’s episode, we recap the racing from Lima & Frederick, preview this weekend’s events in New York, and catch up with one of the fastest guys from the Pacific Northwest, Davis Fisher.

📸 Flat Trak Fotos

00:24 - Lima recap

01:31 - Barbara Fritchie Classic recap

01:53 - New York Short Track preview

02:24 - Davis Fisher intro

03:14 - Where were you born?

03:41 - Talks about the motorcycle scene in Oregon

04:26 - How did you get into motorcycles?

05:54 - Talks about his favorite racing memories with his father Rex

07:15 - “I wanted to make those memories like my dad made with his friends”

08:35 - Where did you get the nickname Dashin’ Davis Fisher?

09:02 - What do you do when you’re not racing motorcycles?

10:10 - Were you surprised with the success you had when you first went pro?

10:53 - Talks about winning that first championship title

11:22 - Talks about how he got hooked up with Parkinson Brothers Racing

12:13 - Talks about how he became the first rider to race the XG-750 and the Harley-Davidson Factory team

13:20 - What was it like to be the first to put an XG in a Twins main event

14:20 - Talks about his decision to switch to Kawaski and building his own team after the 2016 season

15:34 - Talks about almost getting his first Twins podium in Lima in 2017

16:26 - What did you do in the offseason to prepare for the 2018 season?

18:47 - Compares beach riding to ice riding

19:53 - Talks about teaming up with Richie Morris Racing and how its helped his program

22:09 - What do you think about the competition in the Twins class this year?

23:09 - First impressions of the FTR-750

24:13 - Talks about racing up front in Springfield earlier this season

25:06 - Disappointment at the Red Mile

26:00 - Didn’t make the main last weekend…what happened in Lima?

27:22 - “I’m looking forward to the TT’s”

28:17 - Talks about being invited to race X-Games

28:54 - Have you started talking about plans for 2019?

29:29 - GRAM’s QUESTION

30:50 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

33:23 - Shout outs and thank yous

In this week's episode we preview Round 10, the Ohio National in Lima and talk with the winningest TT rider in flat track, Henry Wiles. We cover everything from his early days of riding moto and wrestling, to his winning streak in Peoria.

00:59 - Lima Preview

01:59 - Henry Wiles intro

02:32 - Where were you born?

03:55 - How did you get into riding motorcycles?

04:38 - How long have you been racing motorcycles?

04:54 - What was it about racing that appealed to you?

05:34 - Where was your first win?

06:11 - Did you look up to any riders when you first got started?

07:25 - How did you get into flat tracking?

09:04 - How did you get the nickname Hammering Hank?

10:14 - Talks about wrestling career

14:04 - Talks about balancing being a father with racing

17:02 - Talks about 2009 & 2010 racing seasons

18:48 - Talk about his injury suffered in Daquin in 2011

20:12 - Talks about winning in Salinas with the injured knee

23:46 - Talks us through the Buffalo Chip finish in 2017

25:10 - Was 2017 a successful year in your eyes?

27:00 - Talks about his success at the Peoria TT

28:43 - Talks about preparing for the 2018 season

30:12 - How much testing were you able to do on the Indians before racing them?

32:02 - Talks about where he got his Indians

33:46 - Talks about working with his mechanic Brian B.

35:49 - “I don’t think he was much of a fan of me”

37:59 - How important is it for you to win on a mile?

39:01 - Are you looking forward to this weekend’s race in Lima?

40:19 - Do you think Hayden Gilliam is going to give you a run for your money on the TT’s?

41:28 - Talks about why the second half of the season is always better for him

42:46 - “The push-ups weren’t even planned”

45:00 - GRAM’s QUESTION - When will we see your little boy racing a motorcycle?

46:52 - Rapid Fire questions

47:32 - Who would win a wrestling match between you and Mees?

48:19 - Shout outs and thank yous

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 memory of Shoemaker (winning Hagerstown)

15:27 - “I really believe that racing is mainly mental”

16:13 - Did you consider your 2017 season as a successful one?

17:20 - What did you do in the offseason to prepare for 2018?

18:20 - Teases possible changes in his program following Oklahoma

19:20 - Talks about how he got hooked up with Johnny Goad

21:49 - How did you learn to work on motorcycles?

23:50 - Do you ride/race outside of the Nationals?

24:42 - Does your daughter ever make it out to the races?

26:05 - How has becoming a dad changed you?

27:15 - GRAM’s QUESTION: Would you ever consider being a mechanic after you retire from racing?

27:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

29:26 - Shout outs and thank yous

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 making his first AFT Twins event

00:25:00 - How he got hooked up with Sammy O.

00:27:47 - Cool gift from King Henry

00:29:24 - More talks of racing for Sammy O.

00:31:10 - Offseason free-riding with working Alta

00:34:09 - Racing Mama Tried & other outlaw events

00:36:45 - Talks about recent win at Galesburg

00:37:16 - “It kinda all started with George Mack”

00:40:17 - Goals for 2018

00:42:43 - Where does your determination come from?

00:45:13 - Track prep talk

00:50:20 - Thoughts on progress in 2018 thus far

00:53:29 - Any thoughts to what your plans are for 2019? Sticking with Twins?

00:55:22 - Talks about racing flat track with Alta

00:59:05 - GRAM’s QUESTIONS - Are short tracks your favorite type of track?

01:00:46 - Rapid fire questions w/ James Monaco

01:06:37 - Thank yous & shoutouts

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 racing for Michael Jordan

14:55 - Talks about racing in France

16:37 - Daytona 200 talks

18:45 - So what really happened in 2016?

19:45 - Do you have any doubt in your mind you would have won in 2016?

20:27 - Are you already thinking about winning your fifth?

21:53 - Talks about his 2018 MotoAmerica season

23:25 - Talks about riding for Bruce Rossmeyer

24:34 - Why do you still like coming to play in the dirt with us flat trackers?

25:22 - What event are you racing next?

26:14 - Do you know what brand you may be riding in OKC?

26:27 - “I’m gonna put my head down either way”

28:02 - What races left on the schedule do you want to race?

28:56 - What type of flat track racing do you prefer?

31:46 - Talks about making through the big wreck in Texas

33:47 - Thoughts on what Jared Mees and his team is doing this year

34:38 - Have you got to ride an FTR750 yet?

34:59 - Talks about Ronnie Jones

35:36 - Gram’s question - What are your future plans for racing?

35:55 - Rapid Fire w/ Danny Eslick

38:14 - Scottie’s favorite Slick stories

40:24 - Thank yous & Shout outs

41:57 - “Hell, it may have been a 1200, we can talk about it now”

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 in racing hooligan and 450 motorcycles

20:19 - Daytona struggles

21:05 - Talks about racing a mile for the first time

21:57 - Bombing home to get in trouble

22:41 - Talks about racing the hooligan event prior to racing the Sacto-Mile

23:25 - Explains Hooligan and Super Hooligan racing

25:31 - Tell me something interesting about Andy DiBrino

28:04 - Have you raced against Sam Fisher?

28:58 - Are you related to Ricky Graham?

29:49 - What do you say to the Hooligan haters?

32:43 - Talks about his 9-5 painting helmets for AirTrix

33:33 - Whats the coolest painting project you’ve worked on lately?

35:41 - How long does it take to paint a helmet?

37:32 - How did you get into painting?

38:38 - How can people find more info on the Super Hooligan series?

41:42 - Oh and Cary Hart is his neighbor!

43:10 - Talks about how doing jujitsu helps his racing

45:12 - GRAM’s QUESTION: Are there rules for safety in Hooligan racing?

46:38 - Who is your toughest competition in 2018?

47:10 - What is your favorite race track?

47:47 - What do you do with all your trophies?

48:14 - “I think my youngest, may be the next Shayna Texter”

48:54 - Who gets the next victory lap?

49:20 - Do you have a favorite helmet that you’ve painted?

50:27 - Talks about his favorite motorcycle paint job

52:10 - Thank yous and shout outs

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 about racing his first races in the US

14:25 - Talks about plans and goals for racing in 2018

15:25 - What has been your favorite place to visit in the US?

16:16 - Daytona talks

17:14 - Talk about his first win in the US

17:59 - Atlanta talks

19:33 - Texas talks

20:19 - Calistoga talks

20:48 - Phoenix talks

21:37 - Sacramento talks

22:54 - Are you happy with your progress so far?

23:18 - Are you excited for Springfield?

23:46 - Talks about differences in Australian tracks

24:32 - what others tracks are you looking forward to racing?

25:38 - Do you enjoy the american food?

26:54 - Who do you think is the best rider in the US?

27:47 - Is Henry Wiles going to win Peoria this year?

28:15 - Do you even moto bro?

28:51 - What’s your favorite race track?

29:28 - Why are you #81?

30:39 - what do you do with your trophies?

31:18 - Who gets the victory lap?

32:06 - Thank yous and shout outs

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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 in touch with riders you’ve helped in the past?

12:09 - Dave talks about Carver’s first national win in Castlerock

13:27 - Dave tells us why he thinks Springfield Mile is the greatest

13:44 - Tommra tells us why the track is the fastest on the AFT circuit

14:41 - Talks about the Springfield water truck and what makes it so special

16:14 - Brief history of the Springfield Mile

17:29 - Talks about what they do between the two events each year

18:53 - Do you think running your events on a holiday weekend help your event?

19:34 - How did you convince Dave Despain to be Grand Marshall for the Spring event?

20:56 - Scottie tells his favorite Despain story from Springfield

22:00 - Dave explains the new Production class racing in the Spring event

23:27 - Talks about other raffles and vendors on site for the event

25:12 - Talks of the sponsors who help make the Springfield Mile possible

26:09 - TICKET INFO for this weekend’s Springfield events

27:20 - Tommra talks about why the fall race this year is so significant

30:46 - What is your favorite motorcycle?

31:42 - What was your favorite Springfield memory?

33:34 - Besides Springfield, what is your favorite national to attend?

34:28 - Why don’t we run the AFT Singles class on the Mile?

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 who contribute to his program

24:07 - Who is getting that victory lap when you win your first race?

24:52 - Daytona Talks

26:57 - Atlanta talks

28:27 - Talks about plans for Texas and the west coast swing

29:40 - Are you part of the Modesta mafia?

30:25 - Any races that you’re looking forward for the rest of the season?

32:00 - GRAM’S QUESTION - How can we learn more about you?

32:28 - Who is an up-and-comer we should seep out eyes on?

33:27 - Why are you number 20?

33:54 - Favorite track?

34:33 - Who has the best hair in flat track?

35:08 - Favorite place to eat on the road?

36:07 - If you could bring in a new sponsor to flat track, who would it be and why?

37:44 - Thank you’s and shout outs

📸 Jailyn Norris

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 privateer

12:17 - Talks about almost missing the season finale last season due to travel issues

14:14 - Walks us through his 4th pace finish at the 2017 Springfield TT event

16:23 - Talks about why each race during the 2017 season was special to him

17:19 - What do you do during the off-season?

18:05 - Talks about what motivates him to work hard throughout the offseason

18:34 - New sponsor and partnership mentions for 2018

19:29 - Are you and Cory Texter teammates?

19:48 - Talks about what he’s learned watching Cory race

20:44 - Expectations coming into the 2018 season

21:13 - Talks about the competition in the AFT Singles class this year

22:06 - Talks about his race program for 2018

22:56 - How do you decide what changes needs to be made for the bike?

23:46 - What do you rely on more when you’re on the track, the lap times or how you feel?

24:53 - Daytona talks

26:24 - Atlanta talks

28:07 - Expectations going into round 3 in Texas

28:52 - Talks about expectations for the west coast swing

29:43 - Talks more about why racing outlaw events helps him through a season

30:33 - How do you prepare for a race track you’ve never been to before?

31:08 - Talks about Williams Grove and why he’s looking forward to that race in 2018

31:56 - GRAM’S QUESTION: What are your plans for college and beyond?

32:54 - How cool is it to see yourself on TV?

33:40 - Who is your favorite motorcycle racer today?

34:20 - Do you follow any other sports? Whats your favorite team?

34:33 - Talks about his love for sprint car racing

35:27 - Favorite place to eat on the road?

35:47 - What do you do with all your trophies?

36:20 - Do you have a favorite trophy?

36:39 - Who gets the victory lap when you win your first national?

36:58 - If you could bring in a new sponsor to flat track, who would it be & why?

38:00 - Shout-outs and thank yous