Behind The Gate

We are joined by one of the most respected track builders and promoters in the Midwest - Chris Frye. If youve ever wondered what goes into building the tracks we race - or simply appreciate the people working behind the scences to make our sport better - you wont want to miss this one. Chris shares stories, hard-earned lessons and why he belives motocross has always been much more than motorcycles...

Our guest on this episode of Behind The Gate is someone you'll remember...Tanner Moore! Tanner raced Moto and Arenacross for a while.  He took about 10 years off and is now back into racing.  However, now it's a family affair!  Tanner has two young boys that are enjoying racing and following in their father's footsteps.  Tanner will catch you up on what he is doing now and where his racing career...

Alec Brawner has built one of the most diverse off-road racing resumes in the Midwest. From pee wee harescrambles to racing the Glen Helen 24-hour endurance, he has done it all! On this episode of Behind The Gate, Alec joins us to talk about growing up in the Forward Motion Harescramble Series, moving to Arizona to chase speed, training with the Kansas Rally Team, competing in the Baja Rally, and...

It's another fun episode of Behind The Gate for you!  In this episode, your BTG hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, welcome Kansas City native Alex Davis to the show. Alex tells you about some of his favorite races, his two major injuries and how he met his wife at the dirt track!  He is a true racer in our sport...he does both woods and moto! Alex also does our Fast Five and we have a great Tech...

This episode of Behind The Gate is a very special one.  Jeff Crutcher returns to the show after being on episode #4. A lot has happened with Jeff...he explains everything on this show and gives a very important health update about himself.  Jeff also talks about his new found perspective on life.  Cody Clark joins us for Fast Five and Pro Bud has an important Tech Tip for you on this installment o...

Starting to plan your Summer?  How about a trip to MEGA CAMP? On this episode of Behind The Gate, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, welcome Scott and Calli Gebken to the show. They talk about how MEGA CAMP got started, a full overview of the itinerary and what you'll learn during the event.  Then Rob Imondi joins the show to talk more about MEGA CAMP and his experience as an instructor. So...

We have another milestone for Behind The Gate...Roger Vanmeter is the first return guest on the show!  He has some exciting news - he purchased the Grain Valley Motorsports Park! Roger will tell you what he and his crew have been doing to the track and the changes they have made. Also, Kelly Wernex from the GearUp Team is on the show to tell you about the revival of a race series coming back this...

This is a fun episode of Behind The Gate...we have two families joining your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. First, Carson Flowers and his mom, Kayla are in studio.  Carson does our Fast Five and mom Kayla gives us our Tech Tip. Then we bring the Powell family to the show.  They are the new owners of the Great Bend Motocross Park.  Plus Jon-Paul and his wife, Bobbi, give us a rundown on the u...

On this episode of Behind The Gate, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, talk with two of the movers and shakers in Midwest motocross! Joey and Sarah Nielsen have been stalwarts in the area for a long time.  Sarah has been one of the leading photographers in our community and Joey has been racing for years.  They just got married a couple of years ago after hanging out for a long time! They w...

On this episode of Behind The Gate, your show hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson welcome two motocross race series promoters.  Evan Halterman with the Missouri State MX Series and Damon Gabbert with the Mid America MX Series. Both talk about what's in store for the upcoming year, how they got to where they are today and some personal insight on their own racing! Evan is also our guest for Fast Fi...

Behind The Gate takes you back to the Midwest motocross roots. Our special guest is Hall of Fame racer Richard "Dick" Young in studio with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson.  Richard covers it all...from when he got started in motocross, where he got started, going pro and culminating with being inducted into the Missouri Motocross Hall of Fame! It's a fantastic episode with lots of celebra...

Your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, welcome two wives from the motocross and off-road community. These ladies give you their perspective about their roles and experiences in the sport.   Sarah Kellogg (wife of Jason Kellogg from ODMC) and Tamara Hudson (Josh Hudson's wife) join us to give you their insights on being part of the racing community.  Sarah and Tamara have fantast...

As we start year #2 of Behind The Gate, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, bring in two big hitters in the off-road and motocross world. They sit down with Scott Spears, the KTM Field Service Rep as he dives into decades of stories in the industry, traveling the world fixing motorcycles, and his time at the Dakar Rally. Joining Scott is "Big E" Eric Green, a true moto-wrench legend who's se...

Can you believe it...it's our 1 year anniversary for the Behind The Gate podcast! We have a special twist to this show for you...our very first guest on the show, Mike Garrison returns and is the host of this show!  Mike turns the tables and interviews our regular hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. On this show, you'll hear about Frank and Josh's favorite episodes, the guests that have been on B...

As we approach the holidays, Behind The Gate is running strong with our guest, Brian Carter, the legendard representative from Western Powersports! Brain gives you a behind the scenes view of life as a motocross rep, his life on the road, where he got started and what he sees for the future of the local motorcycle dealer. Brian also gives us a terrific tech top about motorcycle helmets.  Tobin Mil...

It's a double special edition of Behind The Gate...first, it's our holiday edition of the show.  Plus, we celebrate not just one, but two birthdays on the show! First, your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, welcome Brian Shrout to the show.  You might recognize Brian's last name - he is from the famous Shrout's Suzuki and Shrout's Powersports family.  Brian talks about his racin...

For our special 25th episode, we have one of our best shows to date! MotoMoms Courtney Specht and Stephanie Hughes join your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. These two women bring a wealth of knowledge and moto experience to the show.  Courtney and Stephanie both talk about what to expect as your child races motocross.  What expectations you can set for the child and your famil...

Welcome to episode #24 of Behind The Gate! We're diving into breaking news from Kevin Moranz Racing (KMR). Kevin sets the stage for his most ambitious season yet - backed by a factory-level program and driven to deliver consistent results, strengthen fan connections and lead the charge into 2026.  Joining us is Grant Harlan who shares his plans with KMR for the upcoming season. With a career-best...

It's another full house for this new Behind The Gate show! First, we have Jay Reynolds, owner and promoter of GT Arenacross discussing this seasons Tour on the show with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. Then, in studio, 18 year old Jalen McManis, in his 3rd season of racing the pro class at GT Arenacross. Brandon Dooley joins us for Fast Five and talks about B's Moto Labs growth and Nick...

Behind The Gate #22 brings you insight into the Hillbilly Gran Prix Racing Series!  Your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, have Jeff Off in studio.  Jeff is the owner/operator of the Hillbilly Racing Gran Prix. Also in studio with Frank and Josh is Ben Gentges.  Ben is a 21 year old phenom that has been racing hare scrambels for 17 years.  He recently won his first pro class cha...

We're bringing you an all-star lineup of Midwest motocross Legends ! Longtime friends Bart Shiflett, owner of Donnell's Motorcycles, and Jeff "the Jet" Schumacher join hosts Frank Craven and Josh Hudson to share decades of stories and insight from their racing journeys. Plus, Mike Liechti is in studio with Tech Tips and the always-popular Fast Five. Three Legends! One action-packed show. Don't mis...

It's big show #20 for Behind The Gate! In this episode, it's another full house with some familiar faces.  Jack Lambert stops by - his company, Midwest Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, is the new lead sponsor for Behind The Gate.  Jason Kellogg, the main man at ODMC along with Craig Stieben catch us up on all of the activities planned for the second half of 2025! We also introduce you to Darryl Schroe...

Frank and Josh shine the spotlight on the Veteran and Adaptive MX Championship at Bar2Bar MX in Maize, Kansas, September 15-21, 2025. Peter Linquist and Mark Coday from the Veteran Motocross Foundation take us through the full week of racing festivities, while Adaptive Champion Jesse Gilea shares the top moments from the Adaptive Championship program. Bar2Bar promoters Bruce and Amy Richardson off...

Behind The Gate is coming at you with another action-packed episode! This time, your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, are talking to Dan Hirner and Tucker Smith. Tucker is another icon in the Midwest Off-Road community.  He updates you on what he's doing, tells you about the additions to his family and what he's currently riding. You know Dan Hirner from his world famous graphi...

It's another packed house for this episode of Behind The Gate! First, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, call Edwin Meyer at GAME MOTO to catch up with him.  Then, live in the BTG Studio, we have Mikey Sandidge and Julian Stoway joining us! Geremiah Gilliland is also live in-studio to talk about qualifying at Lorettas, his previous track ownership and how he got into the best shape of his l...