Behind The Gate - Episode #45 - Craig Stagner

Our guest on this episode of Behind The Gate is the one and only Craig Stagner, who created the Missouri Motocross Hall of Fame! Your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, talk to Craig about his beginnings in motocross and how the Missouri Motocross Hall of Fame got started along with his work on ORPtv. Craig also gives you his personal health update along with being our Fast Five guest too. Chad Uphoff brings us our Tech Tip. It's a Hall of Fame episode of Behind The Gate!

We dive into the world of Rally Raid and the road to Dakar - with a distinctly Kansas connection. Frank and Josh first sit down with Robert Mann of Freedom Rally Racing to talk about the growth of rally in North America, developing riders for international competition, and what it takes to help American racers pursue the world stage.  Then Justin Jumet and Matthew Ransom join the show to share their own journey from racing here in the Midwest to pursing one of the biggest challenges ahead and why Dakar is worth chasing. Plus Justin and Matthew stick around for a Rally Edition of the Fast Five ! THREE Kansas guys... TWO conversations... ONE incredible destination - Dakar

We have something brand new for you!  We have a roundtable discussion with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson.  They are joined by Jason Kellogg and Nick Peterson! We have three topics that are at the tips of every Moto enthusiast. We also have Fast 5 from one of the best all-around off-road motorcycle racers in the World - Destry Abbott and a Dave LaFond Tech Tip...check it out - a whole new format with a roundtable discussion on Behind The Gate!

Two incredible racig careers. Two lifelong friends. One unforgettable conversation. Matt Pursley and Terry Meyer talk about the races, the wins, the setbacks and the fun stories that come from decades of friendship and a shared passion for motorcycles. Motocross, Off-Road, Supermoto, Harleys, choppers, training...this episode has IT ALL! Plus, if you havent heard the David Pingree story yet, you wont want to miss it! Nick Sanford provides this episodes Tech Tip and Matt and Terry share the Fast Five.  Settle in and enjoy this brand new episode of 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. Pro motocross racer Nick Peterson with BikeWorks joins us for Fast Five and Big Rich Dawson provides a clever Tech Tip.

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 is headed. Pro Bud has an awesome Tech Tip for you and Gerrit Rockley is our Fast Five guest. It's another fun-filled episode of Behind The Gate!

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 racing everything from local harescrambles to national-level endurance events. We also discuss his recent victory at the Off-Road Cup alongside his brother Nick Brawner and Lane Morrison, plus what it was like competing in the legendary 24 Hours of Glen Helen where his team earned a Top 10 finish. If you're into harescrambles, enduros, rally racing, desert racing, motocross or just enjoy hearing the stories behind the riders, this is a great conversation.  It's your new Behind The Gate with Frank Craven and Josh Hudson.

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 Tip from Chad Uphoff for you too. Sit back and relax - you're really going to enjoy this new episode of Behind The Gate.

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 of Behind The Gate.

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. Sophia Barnes joins us for Fast 5 and Gerrit Rockley is back with an awesome Tech Tip. Plan your season with this episode of Behind The Gate!