Off the Groove

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!

In this week's episode, we catch up with Tony Romo from Dunlop and talk tires and testing. We talk through the new tire used in 2020, what led to the idea to test, and more details about the test itself. Great chat, with a great guy about some really cool things happening in our sport.

Before there was Briar & Bronson, there was Ronnie and David Jones. Before Ronnie and David Jones, there was Gary and Hank Scott. In this week's episode, we catch up with one old school mile-master, Hank Scott. We tap into one of the greatest memory banks in all of flat track as he walks us through his first wins, fun conversations with rookie riders, the profession he found after hanging up the steal show. This one is an instant classic that both old school and new school fans can both enjoy!

Scottie pulls one over on Carter and tricks him into being this week's guest. For the three of you out there who have ever wondered where the hell this guy came from, this episode is just for you! From doing slapstick comedy shows as a summer job while in college, to overseeing the operational side of NASCAR's International broadcasts for 7+ years, hear all about the career path that led this dude to the wonderful world of two-wheel motorcycle racing!

In this week's episode, we catch up with Terry Vance! You know him as a driving force behind Vance & Hines, the company that has been making machines go faster for over 30+ years, but little know about his own success on two-wheels! Great insight into one of the hottest topics this off-season, you won't want to miss this one!

This week's episode is a special one. After two epic episodes back-to-back, we kind of put ourselves in a tough spot. How do you top guests like Bill Werner and Mert Lawwill?!? There was only one guest who could top those legend...GRAM! The one and only Kathy Deubler joins us for a look back on the 2020 racing season. This women is like a fine wine, and her love for this sport and the people involved in infectious!

In this week’s episode, we talk with one of the most famous motorcycle riders in history, Mert Lawwill! Yes, you read that correctly, THE Mert Lawwill tells us how a little Corgi motorcycle started his two-wheel obsession, which led him to become of go the biggest names not only in flat track, but every motorcycle discipline known to man. He also talk about his life after racing, as a fabricator of motorcycles, mountain bikes, and prosthetics! 80+ years old and NO CHANCE of slowing down anytime soon, this guy is the epitome of the work LEGEND!

In this week's episode, we talk to one of the biggest names in the history of the sport, legendary tuner Bill Werner. A man who tells us his life has "been shaped by a series of random events," Bill shares how he went from accepting an entry level position with the Factory Harley-Davidson race team, to running the entire race program! This one is an instant classic! See why it has quickly become Scottie's new favorite episode!

In this week’s episode, we dive into one of the best storylines of the 2020 season, Royal Enfield. Breeann Poland and our ole pal Johnny Lewis take us through what brought this amazing team together, all the adversities they faced their first year of competition and development of their twin motorcycle, as well as what the future holds for the newest brand to enter into the series. With other projects like the “Build, Train, Race” program and Slide Schools across the globe, it seems these two don’t have any plans to be slowing down anytime soon, and I think we’re all ok with that!

In this week’s episode, we’re talking Harley-Davidson Motorcycles! We put in a quick call to catch up with Jarod Vanderkooi to hear about his solid race weekend in Daytona, then switch gears from talking XG’s to talking about one of the greatest flat track motorcycles ever made...the XR-750. Our favorite filmmaker Evan Senn gives us an inside look on his latest project. Hear all about the movie everyone will be talking about later this off-season!

In this week's episode, we catch up with newly crowned 2020 AFT Singles, Dallas Daniels. We recap each race weekend and get to hear his perspective and insights on his historic 2020 season that still is not even over yet! Plus, you won't want to miss what he's got planned this offseason!

Episode 155 - Riki Rachtman by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

In this week's episode, we just HAD to catch up with Bugs after his success in Dallas. Hear Pearson's take on what happen and what the future holds for this Illinois native.

In this week's episode, we chat with young gun Trent Lowe. In his second full season of running as a pro, Trent is improving race after race and has a ton of momentum heading into Texas. Catch up with the kid and prepare for the showdown in the Lone Star (makes me want some Beef Jerky)state!

In this week’s episode, we chat with former Singles Champion, Dan Bromley. Hear all about his family’s deep roots in racing and his thoughts on last weekend’s races from Williams Grove.

Quick turn-around this week following the long Labor Day weekend. We put in calls to one rider from each of the classes. Hear from Trevor Brunner, Ben Lowe, and Jake Johnson. Yes, we said Jake Johnson! A great recap of the weekend that was Springfield and the weekend ahead out at Williams Grove.

In this week's episode, we catch up with Jackie Mitchell. 60+ years young and this guy is still getting after it racing Bultacos. Hear how he got into motorcycle as a first generation rider, how he was able to still be competitive in other aspects of life after leaving racing, and hist thoughts on the current state of the sport.

In this week’s episode, we recap rounds 3 & 4 from Indy, then make a long distance call to the UK for a chat with the baddest lady on that side of the pond, Hooligan racer Leah Tokelove!

Another example of great people doing awesome things for the flat track community. In this week's episode, we chat with Erik Hartley. A hooligan racer and former veteran, Erik recently started a non-profit to help others who have served and struggling with PTSD. Hear his own story as well as others he's helping find meaning through the sport of flat track.

Episode 147 - Brandon Kitchen by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

Episode 146 - Cameron Smith by Scottie Deubler & Chris Carter

Bonus episode this weekend, as we put in a call to Jason Baffrey to talk about the Xtreem Flat Track Series and their upcoming events in Sturgis. Great conversation for any Sunday Fun-Day!

In this week's episode, we catch up with the 2020 Nicky Hayden Horizon Award winner, Kody Kopp. He may not be able to drive a car alone, but this kid is racing and beating some of the best in our sport before even going pro! From the story of passing his father on track for the first time, to what he plans to do after retiring from flat track, we cover it all!

In this week's episode, Scottie & Brad "The Bullet" Baker recap last weekend's events from Volusia. Hear the latest on Brad's 4-wheel adventures, his thoughts on the start of the 2020 AFT season, and what we can expect to see in the months ahead.

In this week’s episode, we welcome ol’ 7-time himself, Chris Carr. Hear what brought him into the sport, thoughts on the various positions he’s held, and hear Scottie & Carr talk some dirt track just before we finally kick off the 2020 season!

We continue interviews with the 2020 CTR Amateur Team. In this episode, we catch up with Adam Costan, Travis Horn, Ryder Reese, & Chase Saathoff.

This week, we talk to 8 riders, across two episodes. The 2020 CTR Amateur team was announced earlier this week and we're bringing each and every one of them to you just before the 2020 Flat Track Grand Championships! Hear from young guns Brody Hansen, Evan Renshaw, Logan McGrane, & Aidan Brown.

In this week’s episode, we catch up with the legend behind the lens, Thunder. If you’ve watched a flat track video in the past decade, there is a good chance this guy had something to do with it. Hear what drew him into the sport, how his role has evolved over the years, and what keeps him coming back year after year.

In this week's episode, we catch up former national #26, Brandan Bergen. This dude has been traveling the country with team Estenson, racing local events across the country in preparation for the start of the 2020 season. Hear what they've learned and get his thoughts on some of the newer venues on the calendar later this year.

In this week’s episode, we catch up with the “Freak of Nature” himself, Kevin Stollings. Hear how he got into motorcycle racing, his successful amateur career, and what he and his team have been doing to prepare for the start of the 2020 season