ATV-TALK A Motorsport Podcast
Episodes
Episode 275 Dave Scott: “An Unspoken Titan in the Desert”
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Scott, a silent force in the desert racing scene, has been an unquestionable asset to winning teams over the decades.Growing up in a small New Me...
Episode 274 Wrangel Gubler: "Revolutionizing Off-Road 2023 Yamaha 3-Wheeler Desert Champion Build"
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the transformative journey of a new Yamaha 3-wheeler build with Wrangel Gubler, featuring innovative GubTech modifications to enhance both eng...
Episode 273: "Three-Wheeler Life: Showcasing Modern 3 Wheelers”
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join a conversation with West Coast 3-wheeler enthusiasts and racers - David Ham, Dave Wylie, and Wrangle Gubbler. Rebuilding the 3-wheeler industry r...
Episode 272 Mike Coe: "The Untold Saga of Honda 3 Wheelers in the 70s and 80s"
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the 70s and early 80s Honda 3-wheelers craze in America, uncovering the challenges faced by Honda amidst fake lawsuits and negative press. Imm...
Episode 271 Steve Wright: "Rise, Race, and Reset: It was over until it wasn’t"
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rev your engines for an adrenaline-fueled ride in this gripping episode, featuring the legendary Steve Wright. Hailing from the ATC hub of El Cajon/Sp...
Episode 270 Beau Baron: "Unyielding Drive: A Journey Through Adversity in ATV Racing"
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on an insightful journey with Beau Baron, tracing back to his early years as a young boy learning to ride. Little did he know what the future ...
Episode 269 Sara Price: "Defying Limits: Unveiling the Road to Dakar"
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey from fearless young motocross rider to conquering diverse terrains, proving that the world of driving isn't just for men. Sara Pri...
Episode 268 Jessica Elioff: "A Three-Year Journey: Battling for Gold in WXC"
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The realization of the first WXC title is sinking in, yet the full impact has not been felt. Jessica delves into the hard work behind her growth in sp...
Episode 267 Braxton Gross: “The rookie’s quest for victory”
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Braxton Gross has had a whirlwind of a year, winning 3 out of 9 rounds, achieving something that, to this point, no one else has. With guidance from h...
Episode 266 Shane Hitt: "Once a Racer, Always a Racer"
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hitt, a household name in the 90s, dominated TT races and the occasional MX event. Despite his small stature, his significant presence always pr...
Episode 265 Chloe Harper: "The Rookie Revolution: Journey to WXC Stardom"
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join a family of ATV enthusiasts and racers as they bond, learn, and share their love for the sport. The TRX 90s lead the way, bringing us yet another...
Episode 264 Mike Coe & Mark Weixeldorfer: "The Real Factory Riders: Unveiling 3 Wheeler History"
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the rich history of 3 wheelers, delving into the teachings of experienced individuals who guided young enthusiasts in developing a trade.Join ...
Episode 263 Barry Hawk:"Enter the Hall of Fame: An Unprecedented Journey"
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, Barry Hawk clinched his initial victory in the XC1 ATV category, marking the beginning of a remarkable streak with seven consecutive titles. ...
Episode 262: Hunter Hart: "Content Creator or Professional Racer, Perhaps Both"
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2023 season, Hunter Hart positions himself for a title, complemented by engaging content videos that support him and the companies involved.Hun...
Episode 261 Julian Hoefert: "From Flat Track to Desert Adventures on 3 Wheelers"
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a family heritage deeply rooted in the ATV industry since the early 80s, Uncle Ace Williams, a renowned developer and talented racer in the South...
Episode 260 Noah Arnal: "Rising Through the Ranks: Journey to ATV Racing Stardom"
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of ATV racing as Noah Arnal embarks on a remarkable journey. Starting in the amateur ranks, Noah ha...
Episode 259 Logan Huff: “The Journey: From Recovery to Racing Excellence"
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join us as we delve into Logan Huff's inspiring journey. After recovering from a shoulder injury, Logan took the time to reflect on h...
Episode 258 Adam Fiblin: "Selflessness Turned Business: Clean the Desert's Off-Roading Journey"
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the vast world of off-roading, where truck enthusiasts and ATV riders unite, the desert and trails of our county are a common playground. Meet Adam...
Episode 257 Mike Walsh: "Revolutionizing the Industry: The Future of Hybrid Quads"
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of turning a KTM 300 carbureted hybrid motorcycle into a modern marvel. Wi...
Episode 256 Leon Spinden III: "Driven by Passion: Unveiling the Journey of a Young Race Mechanic"
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the life of a young man driven by an unwavering desire to master the art of working with motors and c...
Episode 255 Aaron Salinas: “The highest level: A Journey to Professional ATV Racing”
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into Aaron's inspiring journey of pursuing his dream to become a professional ATV racer. With unwaveri...
Episode 254 Alex Ortiz: "Racing Revival: Alex's Journey from Youth Classes to Pro Racing"
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alex as he embarks on an exhilarating journey from his youth, when his family moved next door to world-class ATV racer Josh "The Animal" Frederic...
Episode 253 Michael Byrd: “ Unveiling the Evolution of Yamaha's YFZ450R: A Conversation with Professional Mechanic”
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the captivating journey of the Yamaha YFZ450R's development, exploring its growth and transformation over the years. In this e...
Episode 252 Kevin Saar: “From European Champion to International ATV Racer"
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we follow Kevin, a multiple-time European champion and Estonia's esteemed Athlete of the Year, on his remarkable journey in...
Episode 251 Jim Hardy: “ Revving for Victory: Team USA's Road to QXoN”
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's an incredible honor for Jim Hardy to be selected to work with Team USA, especially collaborating with the talented Joel Hetrick. As the mechanics...
Episode 250 Cris Borning: "From Thrills to Adventures: The Racing Enthusiast's Journey"
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the life story of an enthusiast racer and product developer, Chris. As a child, he rode along with his older siblings on three-wheelers un...
Episode 249 Doug Eichner: "Racing Royalty: Unveiling the Legacy of Doug Eichner"
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Eichner's journey began in Washington State, racing 3-wheelers before transitioning to ATV racing. His strong work ethic and ability to adapt hel...
Episode 248 Traci Pickens: "Overcoming Loss and Racing Triumph: The Legendary Journey"
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traci Pickens, hailing from a racing background, grew up watching her father and his brothers ride Jeeps and Buggies. As a young girl, her family enjo...
Episode 247 Harry Klemm: "Revolutionary Rides: Pioneering the Motorcycle Industry"
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Herry Klemm grew up with the advantage of having a father who was a motorcycle enthusiast during a time when motorcycles were not popular. With his br...
Inspired Episode 25 David Ross: “From Cadet to Protector: A Life of Service in Law Enforcement”
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, driven by his passion for law enforcement, set his sights on becoming a police officer from a young age. Starting as a San Diego police explorer...
Episode 246 Zack Decker: "The Long Road Back: Sophomore Season Journey"
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his second year in the pro class, Zack Decker's journey to the top is closely followed by analysts. While he was initially mentioned as someone to ...
Episode 245 Cesar Jimenez: "From Magazine to Track: Sacrificing Everything to race in the USA"
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Jimenez, a native of Costa Rica, embarked on a remarkable journey as an ATV rider in his home country. In 2013, his passion for racing was ignit...
Episode 244 Niamh Shaw "Balancing Act: Juggling College and Racing"
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a setback in the final round of 2022, Niamh faced a two-month delay in her racing progress. However, with the support and assistance of her fami...
Episode 243 Shannon Smith: "Racing in the 80s: Open to All Competitors, Men and Women"
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Shattering Gender Roles: Shannon's Journey in 80s Racing"In this episode, we meet Wayne, an influential figure in the racing program PEP. Little did ...
Episode 242 Summer Kukla: "Racing Motorcycles: A Family Tradition"
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Summer Kukla, a 17-year-old girl with a small stature but a big passion for racing American Flattrack. For Summer and her family, racing is more ...
Episode 241 Andrea Berger: "The building of a new program"
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 MX season for Andrea Racing has been impacted by external factors and economic conditions. Despite these challenges, Andrea is focused on com...
Episode 240 Leon Spinden III: “The dream of working on a professional ATV Race team”
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leon believed that going to MIT would be the best way to achieve his dream of joining a professional race team, rather than finishing high school, get...
Episode 239 Chad Wienen "Breaking the model of true grit"
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chad left Gatorback with a broken collarbone, scoring a 1 in Moto 1 and a 0 in Moto 2. Moving into unknown territory, Chad quickly spoke with his doct...
Episode 238 Jeffery Rastrelli "Healthy, focused, and with the maturity to win"
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffery Rastrelli comes from a racing family. His father, a former Pro ATV racer, has years of riding under his belt. He gave Jeffery the tools to bui...
Episode 237 Blair Miller "Winning the Pro-am sends you into the Pro class with a bang"
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022 Blair was running in the top 3 in both classes Pro am, pro sport until there was get off at iron man in the mud . Trying to come to his injury...
Episode 236 Jacob Stevens: "Fighting off reality until the end"
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training at the advice of the physical therapist Jacob is coming to terms with where he is focused on life racing moving forward. Jacob had to fight o...
Episode 235 Cody Collier: "Coming prepared to battle in 2023"
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The technical sides of physical efforts, machine, tire wear, and environment all make or break the race. For those looking ahead to make moves in diff...
Episode 234 Logan Stanfield: "Quietly moving forward one piece at a time"
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the off-season, the weather is so cold in Indiana that there’s no testing or riding. The new focus on training is increasing overall stamina for ...
Episode 233 Cory Witherill: "From ATV Racing to Indy Cars"
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1985 Suzuki released the Quad racer LT 250R. This set Cory’s world on fire. He told his parents he wanted to race ATVs. They didn't know anything...
Episode 232 Kinsey Osborn: "Coming off a dream season"
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rolling into 2022 the eyes were on the veterans looking to see who would come out on top when they washed the mud off Kinsey was in the 2 spots round ...
Episode 231 Cory Witherill: "The Beginning years of the Witherill racing journey"
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another two-part episode. In the first episode, we talk about the start of Cory Witherill's racing career. Following up again with him for ...
Episode 230 Dane Molander: "Independent to a factory ride"
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Molander is confident but not overconfident. Calm and reserved Dane feels he is ready for the competition at the pro level riding a machine that ...
Episode 229 Doug Gust: "Independent to a factory ride"
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2003 Doug was talked into riding an LTZ 400. This was the best thing to happen to Doug, earning a factory ride with Suzuki that lasted until he ret...
Episode 228 Brian Fry: "Back in the 80s where changes came daily"
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1985 Suzuki came out with the first Quadracer 250. It was on the golden state series, speedway, and building a factory team. Brian found his way to...
Episode 227 Santo DeRisi: "Can you fill the void from racing?"
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The friendship and business relationship has lasted through time Santos has evolved into a main player in the building and prepping industry of XC rac...
Episode 226 Brandon Hoag: “New Year, New Team, New Machine"
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon transitioned from Honda to Yamaha a year ago. This is a whole new game since Brandon is trying to come from a Honda-backed program.Yamaha is t...
Episode 225 Max Lindquist: "Loving to ride anytime anyplace"
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max fought through adversity with bad tires and missed set up for his first time on the West Coast. The overall outcome was good and he learned a lot....
Episode 224 Casey Greek: "Building a career from the ground up"
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Greek got recruited and started his career on the MX side. Then he moved to ATVs. He then landed on a factory team that helped start his factory...
Episode 223 David Ham: "Three-wheelers back in full force"
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The road to get here took time and testing years before we got to 2022 all the blood sweat and tears paid off with 3 different titles. David Ham has w...
Episode 222 Walker Fowler and Max Lindquist
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out that the setup you brought out west would work the hard way Max learned the hard way Blood sweat and tears walker on the other hand spent...
Episode 221 Bryce Ford: "10K the topping on the cake”
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Focus and growth were Bryce's goals for the year. He tried not to make mistakes that in the past would have derailed him. He finished the MX season st...
Episode 220 Beau Baron: "15 Years of dominating WORCS“
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championships are rare and winning 10 times is already unheard of. With 15 years of never being off the podium, Beau Baron is even more unbelievable, ...
Episode 219 Michael Byrd: "From soldier to mechanic"
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Byrd got to work with legends like John Natalli and current racers like Jeffery Rastrelli. That's quite a resume. All these events, riders, an...
Episode 218 ATV-TALK on The Road: "Huevos Invitational Part Two"
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ATV-TALK made an appearance to cover the Huevos Invitational event. We got to see the track getting built, got to do interviews, and went live on Inst...
Episode 217 ATV-TALK on The Road: "Huevos Invitational"
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were days away and the notice of possible cancellation of the Huevos invitational popped up on social media. Unfortunately something behind the sce...
Episode 216 Wrangell Gubler: "The events that led to V2R 2021"
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story of riding a three-wheeler is a tough one. Outside forces have attacked its safety, always everyone's first priority. Extreme sports are dang...
Episode 215 Wes Miller: "Huevos invitational race and reunion
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of having an ATV Money race has been talked about for years getting WORCS and Wes Miller together to put this on is fantastic. Exposure to th...
Episode 214 Dean Dillon: "Ireland is on the move to the front "
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing Ireland to the forefront of the international spotlight from 2019 to 2022 they have put them on the box in QXON .traveling to the UK and USA ...
Episode 213 Layne Fryar: "The goal is to get the first Pro win"
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 Started the first Pro Women class in WORCS the goal being # 1 at the end of the year Layne winning rounds 5 and 6 closing the point gage summer b...
Episode 212 Austin Abney: "The development of a GNCC racer"
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting a young Freshman XC1 Pro fresh of an XC2 championship a little rough around the edges not totally understanding of what was happening (Episode...
Episode 211 Mark Weixeldorfer, Mike Coe, Danny Duncan: "The History series of the ATC/ATV industry"
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the early ’70s, ATCs were becoming more and more popular. Many of the men were doing Chassis Mods while others were doing engine development, whi...
Episode 210 Chad Wienen: "The quest to regain his title"
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Chad recaps what most would call an amazing season, fighting for a championship with 4 wins on the season. Chad had 4 wins out of 10 races with a c...
Episode 209 Team USA: "The USA to defend its record against the world"
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017 history was made, and Team USA won the first Quadcross of Nations. This year, 2022, two multiple-time champions and Team USA veterans take a r...
Episode 208 Brian Fuller: "The 80’S Three Wheelers and the life that ties us all together"
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 208 is not only about Brian Fuller's story but also about Leonard's beginnings. The trials and tribulations of life couldn't stop the love of ...
Episode 207: "The GBC Heartland challenge 10 hours of dust ,guts and gas"
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deep dive into the career of one of the most popular Riders in XC history. The change in the line up for 2023 , how this will effect riders and fans ....
Episode 206 Don Turk: "The transitional 80-90’s were like the wild west"
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Telling the story of the mid 80’s to 90’s is fascinating. The experience at that time of growth and evaluation laid the foundation to the industry...
Episode 205 Andrea Berger: "Battling the weight of life to keep on racing "
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WMX 2022 started or with a bang for Andrea Berger. As we recap her year the conversation took a turn in to the struggles she faced throughout the year...
Episode 204 Kayla Yaakov: "The barriers are coming down in Moto America Superbike"
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla Yaakov a JR superbike racer in moto America. A woman had not won a race until she did in July 2022. Road racing is an art form we only get to wa...
Episode 203 Joe Tolle: "The growth from an enthusiast to content creator"
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Tolle (Content creator for ATV on Demand ) was 4 years old when seeing his first m/c. He instantly fell in love with off road like so many, with n...
Episode 202 Jayden Londerville: "Juggling 3 classes with an eye on the Pros"
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 2022, 3 different classes at the highest level amateur ATV MX recapping the season: production A, 4 stroke A, and Pro Sport. Jayden Londerwille...
Episode 201 Cody Collier: "4x4’s racing, tough men and tougher machines "
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Collier and team members Dayton Hickey and Gavin Jenkins jumped on the chance to race the 9hr preparing the Can-am 850. The 2 best 4x4 pro teams ...
Episode 200 Kinsey Osborn: "WMX crowns a rookie champion ”
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It starts on a rain-soaked shortened track in Daytona Florida. The gate dropped and the 3-time champion took the lead with wait Kinsey Osborn a rookie...
Inspired: Jacob Hill "Fresh off the plane, back from deployment"
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 199 Jackie Meadows: "The ride ended as soon as it started"
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Racing was a large part of the Meadows family household as Jackie grew up. Motorcycles did not make him happy but the day he road that first three-whe...
Episode 198 Valerie Thompson: Speed is the tool, the record is the goal
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drag racing Motorcycles on the street started the story when friends and riding partners advised Valerie Thompson to take her skills to the track (aka...
Episode 197 Tim Furches: Supporting the youth
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 196 Ricky Johnson: "A deeper look into life and relationships that made the man”
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 195 Chuckie Creech: Juggling life, work, and prepping the family race team
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 194 Dane Molander: Picking the right machine for 2023
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 193 Braxton Gross: Pro or Pro-Am? (Age is a factor)
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 192 Bryce Ford: Team USA the selection process
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Briarcliff MX Press Conference ATV MX Pro - Five different journeys, one goal.
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On June 10th 2022, the ATV-TALK team traveled to Ohio to attend the Briarcliff round 7 ATV MX Nationals. During the event, host Leonard Duncan had the...
Max Lindquist: An inner look on his sophomore season
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Nick Gennusa: Overcoming Adversities
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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How to treat sponsors and self-promotions
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Blair Miller: Pro Sport rider with a unique hybrid ATV
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Ricky Johnson: Professional Motocross career and how it all started
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Niamh Shaw (part Two)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Briarcliff MX Press Conference Part Two WMX
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Briarcliff MX Press Conference Pro-Am
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Brett Greenholz
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Cody Collier
29 Jun 2022
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Elizabeth Nelson
25 Jun 2022
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Beau Baron UTV
22 Jun 2022
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Episode 183 Jeremy Schell: “The Can-Am DS 250 Stroke that almost happened”
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Schell's journey into racing started with three-wheelers, a passion passed down from his father when he was just 6 or 7 years old. He cut his t...