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Sacramento Mile: Atmosphere of Flat Track

Last week a put out my first piece on the Sacramento Mile by Harley-Davidson. It was published on My Life At Speed. The piece is a short photo essay on life in the paddock infield and around the facility. This was to give time for film to be developed. Yes, film. My colleague Richard Nowels, … Continue reading Sacramento Mile: Atmosphere of Flat Track

Five Minutes With: Bryan Smith

My interview with American Flat Track champion Bryan Smith has been expanded, with more content, insights, and schedule updates to make everyone aware of this Saturday's race in Sacramento. It has already gone live at My Life At Speed so, instead of talking about what is there, how about I give you the link and … Continue reading Five Minutes With: Bryan Smith

Interview: Flat Track Champion Bryan Smith

I recently got some time to talk with Bryan Smith. Now with the #1 plate and a factory ride on the Indian FTR750, he is still battling wheel to wheel with his main rival, Jared Mees (also now on an Indian.) The interview is pieced together in this piece that is now live on Motorcyclist Magazine's … Continue reading Interview: Flat Track Champion Bryan Smith

Flat Track In Photos

The Santa Rosa Mile was impossible to forget. The high point was certainly the battle royale between Jared Mees and Bryan Smith for the champion, with Smith nearly losing it all in the final feet, but holding off Mees to secure his first GNC1 title.  The low point was obviously the shocking death of both … Continue reading Flat Track In Photos

The Santa Rosa Mile Is Too Many Good Stories For One Weekend

Flat track racing by it's very nature is fun to watch. You don't need to know the names of the riders or their back story. There isn't even a requirement that you have an interest in motorcycles. The thing about flat track is a basic human emotion that anyone can grasp. You are watching a massive pack of talented people who all thought