Edge Grip Podcast - Motorcycle Roadracing – Details, episodes & analysis

Fastest American rider ever on the Isle of Man TT, Mark Miller recalls moments of his career as a professional Motorcycle Racer including riding for team such as TAS Suzuki, Speedfreak Ice Valley Racing, Jackson Racing, Penz 13.com BMW, TC Racing, Splitlath Motorsports Attack Performance, Corona Honda, Celtic Suzuki, MotoCzysz, EBR (Erik Buell Racing), Erion Honda, Graves Motorsports and Hypercycle.

Mark talks about legendary races he competed in such as the Northwest 200, Macau GP, Pikes Peak Hill Climb and more.

He also sures a few stories about his friend Michael Czysz and gives us some in depth analysis about the MotoGP season and Marc Marquez.

The winniset privateer, Dale spent 13 years racing in the AMA obtaining four championships. In 1988 winning the AMA Battle of the Twins Title and two AMA Endurance Championships. 

He Was part of two championship-winning AMA Endurance racing teams (Lockhart Racing in 1987 and Dutchman Racing in 1989 and 1990).

In 1993,  Dale placed 2nd in the AMA Superbike National Championship with team Mirage; including a historic AMA Superbike National win at Mid-Ohio (August 8th 1993) earning him the title of most successful privateer in the history of AMA road racing.

Dale is one of the few non-factory riders in series history to win an AMA Superbike race.

In this episode, Dale shares some unforgettable career moments with us as well as some important riding tips.

Imad Samhat is the owner of Fastrack Riders - The premier SoCal track day organization.

In this episode we catch up with Imad to talk about the KTM RC 8C and the state of motorcycles and track days in general.

If you ever wanted to know how to get to a track day this is the episode for you.

Both Imad and Nabil compare their notes about the KTM exotica.

Visit Fastrack Riders on their website https://www.fastrackriders.com

Nick Ienatsch teaches us how not to embarrass ourselves on track days as well as staying alive on the street. This guy is as knowledgeable as he is handsome. Seriously he is our new man crush! This is information every rider should have.

Show notes:

• How to correctly enter a corner
• How to correctly exit a corner
• How to survive on the track
• How to survive on the street
• Why just talking about it just wont do. You need to practice in at the Yamaha School of Champions
• His new online coaching program

Visit The Yamaha Champions School at: ridelikeachampion.com

In this episode we talk to the Texas Tornado Colin Edwards about his time as a WSBK Champion and Valentino Rossi's teammate and partner in crime.

This brutally honest guy never holds back and shares some great behind the scenes stories

Show notes:

• A champion mindset
• Mountain climbing and arm pumping with Ben Bostrom
• Honda vs. Yamaha
• MotoGP Glory

Check out the Texas Tornado's Bootcamp here

In this episode we talk to Ben Spies. A very fast Texan. This guy is just a class act. Ben shares some WSBK and MotoGP stories with us as well as some top secret riding techniques.

Show Notes:

• How to go around Willow Springs in the 1:17s
• How to go around Auto Club Speedway in Fontana in the 1:23's
• How to win a WSBK title
• The differences between Superbikes and MotoGP bikes
• Ducati Vs. Yamaha
• Motoamerica analysis
• MotoGP analysis
• Riding techniques

In this episode we talk to motorcycle roadracing legend Eric Bostrom about his new company Backmate, the connection between gut bacteria and your health and also motorcycles.

Backmate is available on mybackmate.com

Show notes: -Eboz racing injuries, recovery and how backmate started -Nutrition advice -What to eat in preparation for racing or a track day -What is the best bike ever, and why is it the MV Agusta F3 -Eboz's favorite race -MotoGP predictions-not -Other shenanigans

Legend Chris Ulrich is running a Motoamerica race team, developing race parts and bikes for customers including world supersport, testing and writing for Roadracingworld magazine, raising money for the life saving Roadracingworld action fund and still finds time to chat with us about racing and life.

Motorcycle racing legend Josh Hayes takes some time off his busy schedule to talk to us about his career as a racer, a mentor and a dad. Listen as we cover some important topics such as the role of work ethics and leadership in his success, how is it to be married to another racer and is he really retired?

Gal Ratner and Nabil Kabbani sit down for a conversation with the legendary motorcycle tuner Carry Andrew. Taking about various subjects like Rossi retiring, Motoamerica and when will Gal's bike be ready!