The Benchracer's Guild
The Benchracer's Guild is a podcast covering the past, future, and current state of off road motorcycle racing in Western NY. We tell stories, talk to key players in the history of the sport, and talk about what's going on right now. To send show ideas and feedback, please visit our Facebook page or email benchracersguild@gmail.com.
Episodes
31 episodes
2023 Michaux Dual Sport Recap
Listen to Alan and Chris recap the Michaux dual sport held on August 19, 2023. They review the event in detail, talk about Hancock (also in August 2023) and then go over the events coming up the rest of the year. And listen ...
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Durty Dabbers, Baby Burr, and NE24 Hour Challenge 2023
Join the guys with special guests Chris and Matt as they discuss the Durty Dabbers and Baby Burr dual sports, along with the NE24 Hr challenge. We discuss the ride, the venues, the terrain, and tell a story about a wild man with a hiking ...
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1:28:06
A new bike chronicle
Short episode as I chronicle going to get a new bike.For sale bike is linked here
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Doing what you love with Ed Abdo - Part 2
We talk to Ed Abdo about his long career in the motorcycle industry. In part two of this episode, Ed tells us about becoming an author, a teacher, owning his own track, and the Zoar Valley Moto Park restoration. And of...
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55:43
News update: Filer's Powersports smash and grab
News update on a smash and grab at Filer's Powersports. There is a $10000 reward. Please find the VINs here:YAMAHAYZ450 - JYACJ34C2PA003174YZ125 - JYACE34C8PA008657TTR110 - JYACE25E9PA006815TTR230 - 9C6CG28E4P000...
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Doing what you love with Ed Abdo - Part 1
We talk to Ed Abdo about his long career in the motorcycle industry. We go through his entire journey, from a start on a Rupp Goat minibike. His story starts with sweeping floors in a shop, and goes all the way to working for Ameri...
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Dual sports for dummies
Alan, Adam and Chris go over dual sport rides from beginning to end. We talk what a dual sport is, what your bike set up should be, what to ride, what not to ride, tire choice, and then end with some stories about our rides.Listen...
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1:25:25
President Moto Mom
Current Palmyra Racing Association president, Sheryl LaDelfa, talks to us in this episode. We learn about her rise from being a moto mom with a borrowed trailer to president of the region's most prestigious motocross club. She tells...
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1:09:32
Pro motocrosser Trevor Schmidt
We talk to current pro motocrosser Trevor Schmidt. He tells us about his start in racing, his 10 (!) trips to Loretta's, and his bike set up. He also talks about his current pro career and his plans for the future. An...
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2022 Michaux DS recap with LCARS ADV
Joined by YouTube content creator Warren (LCARS ADV) we discuss the Michaux dual sport, our impression of it, and the changes.We also discussed other events, a motorcycle vacation story, and GPX motorcycles.We finish up with rid...
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1:22:06
Crossover w/ Hicks Racing Podcast
New intro this episode!We talk to the Hicks Racing podcast about their podcast It's podcasts all the way down!Learn about their story and ours as we collaborate and talk racing in Western NY.
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1:24:18
If you can start it you can ride it w/ Steve Mathewson
We talk to Steve Mathewson his story, riding, suspension, moto business, its economics, vintage bikes and everything else!Listen for some tips on the ideal setup for your new bike. Visit Steve at
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1:30:18
Nick DiSalvo from Mt Morris Sand Track
We talk to Nick DiSalvo, the owner of WNY's newest riding facility, Mt Morris Sand Track. He shared why he opened his track to the public, building jumps from "recycled" material", his philosophy on the sport, his future goals for h...
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1:14:06
May news break and Yacking with Yak
In this episode, we go over the latest in WNY off road dirt bikes and talk about what's coming up. Then we go into our interview with Tom Threadgill, better known as Yak, the voice of Western New York motocross for 30+ years.More ...
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1:26:36
Riding the world w/ Jose
We talk to Jose Lozada about his time in WNY. Jose has ridden all over the world and has a great perspective on how our region compares. He's also got some great stories, and a thing for working KTM headlights.And we learn a...
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1:18:22
Racing insights with Nikki Voorhees
In this episode, we talked Nikki Voorhees about her racing career. She told us about racing Loretta's, racing in Canada, and many other places, sometimes in the same weekend.She also talked about going only as fast as you need to,...
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One year and how we got here
In this episode, Adam, Alan, and Chris celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast! We tell the stories of how we got into riding, share our favorite stories, bikes, and wrap up with a preview of 2022. And we an...
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1:29:33
Josh Klem from MotoOption Clothing
We chat with Josh Klem from MotoOption. MotoOption is a clothing brand that started in a college dorm room and ended up shipping clothing all over the world. Their store and factory now sit on...
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1:09:43
Marco Sanna from DelVal Trail Riders
We talk to Marco Sanna from DelVal Trail Riders. He talked to us about their club events and philosophy. And we get a behind the scenes on the Michaux Dual Sport. For info on DVTR ple...
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1:20:26
Gary Walker’s prescription for Dirt Bikes (with side effects)
We talk to Gary Walker about racing enduro, motocross, and cars. He tells us about a prescription for dirtbikes (with some side effects), and about racing the Baja 1000, 3 times. His wife Dawn joined us later for some input into the...
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1:34:11
Bart Lucas and the Motocross Giraffes
WNY racing legend Bart Lucas talks about his racing career, knowing industry legends, and a giraffe in a petting zoo along with daycare at a motocross race.
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1:27:42
Breaking the format: summer recap
We are breaking the format this episode! Talking about the events of summer, and the coming events of fall. In depth breakdowns of the Michaux Dual Sport and Hogback Hill's King Of The Hill weekend.
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1:03:43
Tami and Dan Cocuzzi from Grace Racing
In this episode we talk to Tami and Dan Cocuzzi from Grace Racing. We talk about their family history in riding and racing. And we learned how Grace Racing went from two people running ...
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