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08/05/2026

Two incredible racing careers. Two lifelong friends. One unforgettable conversation.

On our next episode, we're welcoming Matt Pursley and Terry Meyer.

Matt didn't start racing until he was nearly 21, yet went on to become the 1998 AMA National Hare Scramble Champion, earn his AMA Supermoto Pro license, race against legends like Jeremy McGrath, Jeff Ward, Doug Henry, Ben Bostrom, and David Pingree, stand on an AMA National podium, qualify for Loretta Lynn's, and capture five MOVMX State Championships.

Terry's path was just as remarkable. After turning pro and suffering a career-threatening injury, he fought his way back to race Supermoto, Harley-Davidsons, custom choppers, and eventually dedicated himself to coaching the next generation.

We'll talk about the races, the wins, the setbacks, and the unforgettable stories that come from decades of friendship and a shared passion for motorcycles.

And yes... you'll finally hear the David Pingree story. If you haven’t heard it, tune in for this one. We have the PG version.

If you love motocross, Supermoto, hare scrambles, or just hearing great stories from two guys who've lived it, you won't want to miss this one.

Listen here after 6pm August 5th:

https://sites.libsyn.com/559175

07/22/2026

Looking for the next episode of Behind the Gate?

Frank, Josh and Steve are taking a short summer break, but we'll be back in two weeks with a brand-new episode.

Until then, there's a whole garage full of past episodes waiting for you.

🎙️ Catch up here: https://sites.libsyn.com/559175

07/13/2026

The Cass County Fair Cross is here, July 14 and July 15th, and we go behind the scenes with the man building the race—Chris Frye.

Chris has spent more than three decades shaping motocross tracks and racing experiences across the Midwest and beyond, including Boom Diggity, Ponca, Merwin, KCMoto, AMP, and countless local facilities.

We talk about the upcoming Cass County Fair Cross, what racers can expect, and what goes into this once a year race. But Chris's story goes much deeper than moving dirt.

We also get into:

• How he became a motocross track builder
• Learning from some of the best builders in the sport
• What separates a good track from a great one
• His philosophy on making tracks fun, fair, challenging, and safer
• The story behind Fair Racing Events
• More than 30 years of friendships, experiences, and lessons in motocross

Chris shares some great stories and a perspective that can only come from decades spent behind the scenes building the places where we race.

PLUS:

Tech Tip with Big Rich Dawson
Fast Five with former pro racer and BikeWorks owner Nick Peterson

If you're heading to the Cass County Fair Cross tomorrow night, give this one a listen first. And if you've ever wondered what really goes into building the tracks we race—or appreciate the people behind the scenes who make our sport possible—you won't want to miss this episode.

Listen here now: https://sites.libsyn.com/559175/behind-the-gate-episode-41-chris-frye

07/08/2026

This episode on Behind the Gate, we're joined by one of the most respected track builders in the Midwest—Chris Frye.

Chris has spent more than three decades shaping motocross tracks and racing experiences across the country, including Boom Diggity, Ponca, Merwin, KCMoto, AMP, and countless local facilities. But his story goes far beyond moving dirt.

We talk about:
How he became a motocross track builder. Learning from some of the best builders in the sport. What makes a great motocross track
Building tracks that are fun, fair, and safer. The story behind Fair Racing Events. The friendships and experiences that have kept him passionate about motocross for over 30 years.

Chris shares incredible stories, hard-earned lessons, and why he believes motocross has always been about much more than motorcycles.

Also:

Tech Tip with Big Rich Dawson

Fast Five with former pro racer and BikeWorks (Performance and Repair shop) owner Nick Peterson

If you've ever wondered what goes into building the tracks we race—or simply appreciate the people working behind the scenes to make our sport better—you won't want to miss this one.

Listen here after 6pm July 8th:

https://sites.libsyn.com/559175

07/01/2026

From local Kansas tracks to the bright lights of AMA Arenacross and Supercross

On the latest episode - Tanner Moore joins us to share his motocross journey—from lining up at his first race in Topeka as a seven-year-old kid, to turning pro, winning four AMA Arenacross Lights main events, chasing Supercross main events, and eventually stepping away from the sport to build a business and raise a family.

Now, nearly a decade later, Tanner is back at the races with a completely different perspective—and two young boys beginning their own racing journey.

It's an honest conversation about chasing dreams, overcoming disappointments, balancing racing with life, and rediscovering why we all fell in love with motocross in the first place.

Also on this episode:
Gerrit Rockley joins us for Fast Five.
Pro Bud is back with his Tech Tip.
Plus all the racing stories and bench racing you've come to expect from Behind the Gate.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts; or click this link: https://sites.libsyn.com/559175/behind-the-gate-episode-40-up-close-and-personal-with-tanner-moore

06/24/2026

This week on Behind the Gate, we sit down with Kansas motocross racer Tanner Moore.

Tanner's racing story spans more than 30 years—from lining up at the Topeka Expo Center as a kid in 1994, to turning pro at 17, competing in AMA Arenacross and Supercross, winning multiple Arenacross main events, and racing with the many familiar names in our sport.

We talk about growing up racing local tracks across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, chasing the professional dream, the highs and lows of Arenacross and Supercross, stepping away from racing for nearly a decade, and what it's like returning to the gate today with two young boys now following in his footsteps.

It's a great conversation about racing, family, perspective, and finding the fun in the sport all over again.

Also on this episode:
• Gerrit Rockley joins us for Fast Five
• Pro Bud Guthrie delivers another Tech Tip
• Plus all the usual Behind the Gate bench racing and motocross stories

Listen after 6pm June 24 here:

https://sites.libsyn.com/559175

06/10/2026

Alec Brawner has built one of the most diverse off-road racing resumes in the Midwest. From p*e wee harescrambles to racing the Glen Helen 24-hour endurance, he has done it all!

On Episode 39 of Behind The Gate, Alec joins us to talk about growing up in the Forward Motion Harescramble Series, moving to Arizona to chase sp*ed, 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.

Listen to Episode 39 of Behind The Gate after 6pm June 10th here:

https://sites.libsyn.com/559175

06/04/2026

We’ve heard it before: Motocross racers think woods guys are crazy. Woods racers think motocross guys are crazy.

Alex Davis does both.

On this episode of Behind The Gate, we sit down with Alex Davis, a Kansas City racer who's built a unique racing career competing in both motocross and off-road events.

From hare scrambles and sprint enduros to motocross, vintage racing, and cars, Alex has done a little bit of everything—and he's learned a lot along the way.

We talk about the differences between woods racing and motocross, adapting your riding style, dealing with injuries, chasing championships, and yes... the legendary TTR230 race makes an appearance.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to bounce between the trees and the motocross track, this is a good one.

Listen now here: https://sites.libsyn.com/559175/behind-the-gate-episode-38-fun-with-alex-davis

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