Off the Groove

In this week's episode, we check-in with out E-Racing/ICE racing pal Dustin Paul before he heads to PA for this weekend's event. Hear his thoughts on the first round, expectations for the memorial race, and take on the 4-race season.

We wrap up our 4th season of Off the Groove with one more Wisco interview. This week, we're talking to Ezra Brusky! This Milwaukee-born rider may not be your typical run-of-the-mill flat tracker, but thats more than alright with us, and he's turned more than a few heads in his first full season running in the 450 class. We talk about just about everything from what its like growing up in the Home of Harley-Davidson, to where he gets his hair done!

We're kicking off our FIFTH year of Off the Groove and we couldn't be more excited! We're easing back into it this week as Scottie and Carter shake the cobwebs off after the holidays. No guests this week, just the two of them going through the latest press releases and news in dirt track, talking motorcycles and chili...yes you read that correctly!

In this week's episode, we're talking ICE! Ice racing is not just the thing thats on most flat tracker's minds this time of year, but it's also one of the best racing series to follow during the offseason! We catch up with with Ken & Kristi Remer about their racing series that seems to be gaining a LOT of momentum this season. Learn a little more about the folks behind the biggest ice racing series in the country!

In this week’s episode, we take a look back on the last weekend’s chaotic concrete event in Milwaukee, Flat Out Friday! We catch up with four riders who all have a little different perspective from on me of, if not THE biggest flat track event of 2021!

In this week's episode, we chat with not one, not two, but three friends who work day-in, and day-out to preserve the history of the sport we all love so much. Bert Sumner, Greg Pearson, & Bob Herrick a.k.a (The Three Amigos)join us this week to talk all things history! We hope this is the first of many times we get to chat with these guys.

In this week's episode, we're back on track with our tour of the Cheese State and on the line with another big name in Hooligan racing, Jeremy DeRuyter. Call him DeRoot, call him a Hooligan, call him owner of the GNHC...just don't expect him to be all business at a dirt track, because this guy not only wants everyone to have a good time, he demands it. ….Hear all about how he came to run one of the two major hooligan series, where we stand heading into the final event of their 2021 season, and where he sees his series heading in the future.

Episode 207 - Johnny Lewis & The Fall Classic by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

In this week's episode, we're staying up in Wisconsin another week and checking in Jeremy Prach. Race promoter for one of if not THE largest indoor flat track events in the country, Flat Out Friday. Get to know the dude behind the madness and hear what they have in store for this year's event and beyond!

In this week's episode we talk to everyone's favorite Wisconsinite, Slo! We not only get to know more about the man himself, but the folks he's worked with in the racing industry. Good conversations with great people, you won't want to miss this one!

In this week's episode, we take a look back on the year the 2021 season while catching up with three awesome people. Rachtman, Beat, and Jason Andrews all chime-in with their favorites moments and storylines from the season while its all still fresh in our minds!

In this week's episode, we recap the 2021 season finale from Charlotte and chat with Concord-native and flat track die-hard, Scotty Taylor. We walk through the race weekend and discuss what inspired the other Scotty to put up some extra cash in riders pockets leaving Charlotte.

The last race is all about the rings so this week, we put in a call to everyone's favorite jeweler, Tommy Duma. Did you know that every 2021 champion will get to design their own custom TDFJ ring? TD Walks us through that process and we do a little bench racing heading into the final race of the season.

This week's episode is extra, extra. We catch up and chat with a super special lady we haven't heard from in a while, Morgan Monroe. A great listen for even those who know Morgan's story because of the new chapter she's begun. Hear all about Morgan's Place and how you can be a part of helping her to help others.

Our 200th episode...how do we do it justice? How about talking to the biggest two names in flat track Briar Bauman and Jared Mees? Oh thats not enough? Don't worry we have something even more special follow the two championship contenders!

Episode 199.99 - Sac - Town Breakdown by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

In this week’s episode, we catch up with Jesse Janisch & Morgen Mischler. Though it’s not officially, official, the MJGR vibes are high and these two have recently come back together as teammates racing factory-supported Harleys in the Production Twins class. Hear how it all came about and their thoughts on the opportunity.

We'rrrrrre Baaaaaaack! After a brief hiatus, Deubler and Carter and back at it! In this week's episode, we catch up with the newcomer to the Singles class, the young PA rider who shocked the world making his first two Pro main events in New York, Damon Ream. Get to know the latest addition to the Waters Autobody team and AFT and help us pick a nickname for him!

In this week’s episode, we chat with Jeffery Lowery. This instantly became Scottie’s favorite interview to date. You may have seen him spinning laps racing over the past few years, but it’s what the guy is doing outside of the race track that has the entire paddock lining up to talk to him. A great interview with a 3rd generation motorcycle racing machinist and a real feel good story proving the American dream is very much still alive and well! https://loweryracing.com/

In this week's episode, we head back to Wisconsin to chat it up with Todd Lefeber. Todd started the Charlotte Kainz Memorial Race which running its 5th event later this year in September. Hear how the race came to be, what makes the event special, and how you can get involved in this year's race!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

In this week's episode, Scottie finally chats with someone who may have more flat trackers in the family tree than the Deublers, Kevin Varnes. Former national number 89 can still rip around a short track and has a boatload of awesome stories as he walks us through his pro racing days.

In this week’s episode, we put in a call to last weekend’s Champion at the Battle on the Concrete, Jeremy Orr. While he’s usually know for his dominance in frozen circles, he’s no stranger to the Dr. Pepper soaked indoor events as well.

It's the episode you've all been waiting for, this week we talk to Mia & Chew! Hear all about our two favorite flat track fanatics, how they came to run our favorite online forum, and updates on the recent "time out." This is definitely one you don't want to miss!

In this week's episode, we're wrapping up our cold calling marathon with two special calls. One to Gram and another to our dude Sammy Sabedra. We talk through some of the highlights from Daytona Bike Week and the first two nationals of the 2021 season. With a over a month before the next race, bench racing with these two is the next best thing!

It's FINALLY here...RACE DAAAAYYYYYY!!! The day we've waited for since the last race day of 2020, its the first race day of the 2021 season! Scottie and I had no idea what this week would bring, so we banked another cold call episode last week...hope you enjoy this one, as well as the racing today and tomorrow from Volusia Speedway Park!

We keep getting suggestions for more and more cold calls, so we're back at it again this week! We’re in Savannah, GA for five straight days of flat track racing! On the call list for this week, we chat with Cole Zabala, Ben Lowe, Andrew Luker, and young kid we ran into at the Arenacross event in Tampa last weekend.

Back at it again cold callin' riders and talking ! This week, its our third installment of "Cold Calls," and we're talking to Max Whale, Brandon Robinson, Brandon Price, and one special little guy from Wisconsin! With less than two weeks left until we go racing down in Florida, get your fix a little early!

Back at it again this week, we're cold callin' riders again. Some great conversations with riders about their plans leading up the start of the 2021 season and beyond! Hear from Bronson, Fisher, Vanderkooi, ans Mr. Bryan Smith himself. Tune in, crank it up, and tune everything else out!

In this week's episode, we try something a little different. With so few announcements lately, we're sitting around wondering just like all of you...WHAT IS THE DEAL?! Well, instead of wondering, we picked up the phone and started calling folks. Here is a collection of the first few calls we made!

In this week's episode we catch up with Richmond, VA native Mike Turner. Though this guy has recently come on the scene, he's no stranger to the sport of flat track. Hear how this guy growing up racing with Rusty Rogers ended up owning and operating a 3-rider powerhouse of a team in the AFT Singles class. Look forward to seeing how these boys in red go in 2021!

In this week's episode, we unpack the news dropped last week regarding a big partnership for a team competing in the AFT Singles class. There is a lot to unpack here, but we get all parties on the line to better understand how it all came to be. It's awesome to see this come together, not only for Dave & Rhonda to come out of "retirement", but for motorcycle racing in Canada and the sport of flat track in general!

For this week’s episode, we bring you our second installment of awesome mothers/wives of flat track and talk to Dee Dee Kopp & Kristin Daniels. These two mothers are not only married to formal national number holders, but have sons who are already setting the flat frack world on fire! This episode hits ya right in the gut with some good ole flat track family feels!

Episode 168 - Jim Terchila & Danny Eslick by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

This week’s episode, while a couple days late, is well worth the wait!!! We catch up with “The Wizard” Jeffrey Carver, talking 2020, what he’s been up to since Daytona, and his unfiltered thoughts at the start of 2021.

What would Christmas be without Off the Groove?!? This week's episode is special for two reasons. The first, because ITS CHRISTMAS! and the second, because we're talking to some of the most important people in the community...the wives and mothers! This is the first of several installments of conversations with the ladies you rarely hear from, but all play a HUGE role in any racers success. First up, Nichole Mees & Amber Texter!