Off the Groove

In this week's episode, we catch up with a part-time privateer rider who finds himself in a tough position with the 2019 rule changes. We talk about his passion for racing, his future racing plans, and the hard decisions privateer riders are faced with during the off-seasons.

In this week's episode, we're back "on track" and interviewing one of the biggest names in the modern era of flat track, Jared "The Jammer" Mees. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about how his father got him into the sport, his championship seasons, his plans and expectations for the 2019 season.

In this week's episode, we were in a tight spot as we found ourselves without a guest for the first time in our short history. We were faced with two options...end our 43-episode streak and regroup, or call a few flat track family members and try to put a show together in the last hour...we chose the latter. We checked in with everyone's favorite jeweler, called Brandan Bergen to try to get some i...

In this week's episode we recap the season finale from Meadowlands and the latest announcements from the 2018 year-end banquet. We mix it up a bit as Chris Carter, the Producer of Off the Groove, hops on the mic and turns the table interviewing the interviewer Scottie Deubler. We talk about how he got into motorcycles, his racing history, and his transition from riding a bike to rockin' the mic.

In this week's episode, we recap the ice cold mile event from Minnesota, preview the 2018 season finale this weekend in the Meadowlands, and we chat with flat track newcomer, Ryan Sipes. While he may still be "learning the ropes" of our sport, he is no stranger to riding motorcycle and faired pretty well in the two events he raced in 2018. We talk about what its like growing up in Kentucky, his st...

In this week's episode, we preview Round 17, the "Minnesota Mile" at Canterbury Park just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We also chat with a lifetime fan of flat track who has recently bought into the series in a big way. Jerry Stinchfield, owner of Roof Systems of Dallas Texas joins us to talk about how he got into the sport, the ups and downs of building a team in a growing sport, and his fu...

No races to recap or preview, so decided to shake things up a bit. We're introducing a new segment where you the fans can call-in and give us your opinions on the weekly topic (or flat track in general. If its good enough, we may just play your message on next week's show! This week's topic: COOLBETH vs. LEWIS...give us a call at 904-395-5956 and tell us what you think! We also catch up with two a...

In this week's episode, we recap the racing from Pennsylvania and catch up with the mechanic for Zanotti Racing and the #14 bike, Michelle Disalvo. We talk about their recent win in Williams Grove, the 2018 season, and her extensive racing career. This is one badass lady! 📸 Jodi Johnson

In this week's epsiode, we recap the jam-packed flat track weekend that was Springfield and put in a call to AFT Singles rider, Cole Zabala. While he's still fairly new to the world of flat track racing, his never-give-up attitude and willingness to learn has taken him far in his first few years at the professional level. 📸 Mia Moore

In this week's episode, we preview this weekend's events in Springfield. We give our picks to win Saturday's short track event and the 100th running of the Springfield Mile. We also catch up with the guy who is confident he will be finishing atop the box on Sunday, Bryan Smith. He tells us who inspired him at a young age to race flat track, how he got connected with Ricky Howerton, and his expecta...

In this week’s episode, we review the Singles and Twins races from Peoria, and catch up with a racer who has been riding just about everything on two wheels this summer. From Motocross, to MotoAmerica, to flat track racing in AFT and Super Hooligan series, Andy DiBrino has been all over the country racing all kinds of motorcycles. We caught up with him to talk about where he got his love for racin...

In this week's episode, we preview the historic Peoria TT event held each year in Thunder Valley and interview a motorcycle legend, Peter Starr. Peter, who started as a racer himself while working for Triumph, went on to be a pioneer in the industry. We talk with him about his extensive career, what he's been up to lately, and goals he hopes to achieve in the future.

In this week's episode, we recap the two AFT events held during the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota, and talk with race mechanic, Nick Daniels. A former racer turned mechanic, Scottie and Nick talk about their racing days growing up together, his ties to several well-known racing families, and the current and future racing career of his son Dallas.

In this week's episode, we preview the next two Grand National events in Sturgis, the Buffalo Chip TT and the Black Hills Half-Mile. We also catch up with a well-known rider looking to make his comeback early next month, Stevie Bonsey. We talked about what its like growing up in California, his past flat track wins, and his string of bad luck that has sidelined him from racing the past few years.

In this week's episode, we recap my weekend in Minneapolis at XGames and catch up with race promoters, Steve Nace and Kelly Bell. We get to know the people behind one of the most respected amateur racing programs in the sport's history, understand some of the challenges that come with promoting flat track races, and discuss the future of amateur motorcycle racing.

In this week's episode, we preview XGames flat track events and catch up with Charlie Roberts. While he no longer is competes at the national level, you may see him on a Bultaco Astro from time to time. He is one of the founding members of Class of ’79 and Friends, a charity which has helped several injured riders in times of need. 00:24 - XGames Preview 02:02 - Charlie Roberts intro 02:53 - Where...

In this week's episode, we recap the short track racing from New York and catch up with a rider in his second year of racing in the AFT Singles class. After surprising everyone in Calistoga with his first Singles victory at the age of 16, he proved he is here to compete with last week's win in New York. 📸 Rhonda Waters 00:24 - New York Shorttrack recap 02:00 - Goodwood mention 02:24 - Upcoming fl...

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 s...

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 racin...

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 Shoemak...

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 -...

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:...

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 - Springf...

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 ful...

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 - Ph...