I really got into this one. Nigel came across really well. I lost my son recently and your content (among others' of course) helps to get me through the days and nights. Just a zombie at the moment tbh cos i'm only sleeping maybe 2 hours a night. I don't know where i'd be without my dog Tino tbh. Sorry guys....i'm slavering on a bit now. All the best.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Mark we're so sorry for your loss here at Off Track; it's quite humbling to read that you've taken solace in our show and the others you listen to as well. I'm so glad we can help you in some really small way. There are very few words I can offer, that's for sure, but Tino will absolutely be a great source of support for you and please just take things day by day, it's no bad thing to do that. Look after yourself and Tino and thank you for watching our show :-)

@raymondclark1458

3 ай бұрын

Hang in there mate. I’m so sorry for the loss of your son - tragic - something a parent should never have to bear. Do whatever it takes to get you through these dark days. Best, RC

@MarkSiosal

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast Thanks guys. I've got my daughter to keep me pushing. Can't give up for her sake.

@MarkSiosal

3 ай бұрын

@@raymondclark1458 Thanks for the kind words Raymond. Wishing you all the best. My daughter needs me to push through so that's what i'll do.

@MrTroy1098

3 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss mark. It’s amazing the impact these great pods have. You can jump in your car after a tough day and just get immersed in them. Dave’s genuine positive natures really filters through.

Good title for an autobiography ''Things I'd Forgotten About''. As an ex-racer (69-80) but avid follower of the sport I found this video fascinatingly interesting and quite passionate from beginning to end. Thank you both.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Frank - what a wonderful comment to make about the show. Very kind of you 🙂

Great broadcast Boz ,you were great in that period along with so many brilliant 250cc riders.You had the personality to go with riding ability.Many great battles with my son Steve but you have got a cheek to say i was in anyway contriversal. Keep Well Cheers Ian Patrickson

I must admit when I first noticed your podcasts I thought 'another podcast....' but you're absolutely bringing out something new here. Not only by getting some really great guests who were big in the 80s and 90s and who have been unfairly pushed into the shadows when we think about riders from back in the day, but also your interviewing technique really gets some new insights out of them. It's definitely not more of the same. I'd sort of forgotten about Boz but saw him loads of times and he was great 250 rider, really good to bring him back to mind. When you interviewed Simmo he mentioned racing against Ashley Law on the roads. Ashley actually runs a bike tuning business nowadays at Swinton, near Mexborough, Swinton Performance Centre. I had a dyno run there a few years ago now and a quick chat with him about his racing. Might be another willing victim of your roving mic?

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Your kind words are really appreciated, Andrew 🙂 so glad enjoying the shows and the guests - they’re who make the show what it is 🙏🏼 I’ll add Ashley to the list, hopefully we’ll catch up at some point 🤞🏼

Brilliant podcast with bozz used to love watching him race in the 80,s

Absolutely loved this from start to finish , as an ex racer 1976 / 1983 I connected in what was talked about in so many ways , the ups n downs of pit life in the best years of my life , I finished racing 125 250 far too early after I became Auto 66 250 champion in 82 I had a win on a 125 in 83 when the owner got injured n that was that I ended up working the club doors for the next 12 yrs not even going to any race meetings or reading MCN missing the racing scene loads, but the odd time I did read anything the name Nigel Bosworth came up n that’s why I watched it , I heard the name Steve Thompson mentioned with Foggy Petrona if this is the same lad who raced a Lotec 50 in the late 70s then what awesome people him n his dad were n the bike was a work of art , clearly a great addition to any team , thanks so much for the podcast I’ll be watching them more wishing I’d kept on racing

@OffTrack_Podcast

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story, Vee. It’s all part of life’s rich tapestry isn’t it, decisions we make and the paths we take. Hopefully your love for the sport is rekindling and I’m glad you enjoyed the show with Boz - there’ll be another in the late summer 😊

Fantastic podcast Dave & Boz.. Boz is a bloody top honest bloke. Nice he put a certain person firmly in his place as well !

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, a right of reply was the least we could do 🙏🏼

@johnbrewer8954

Ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast I am sorry to tell you but this podcast is complete fantasy, although its a great tale. I first met Nigel in club meeting in 1981 at Donnington. Dean Askin won and was long gone, I was in a race on an X7 with an LC and three other X7s. Trevor Clow was second on the LC, I was third and Nigel was behind me with Dave Butler and Andy Muggleton on X7s the only time in the whole year I actually raced others on X7s, memorable because we were all wobbling at the same places in the same rhythm (the frame flexed). I next met him at Brands on a practice day at Brands before the 1982 season started we were doing exactly the same lap times and got talking. We both did the Marlboro championship that year, Mick Crick was the best rider and won it, also won rider of the series and got a Rotax 250 as the prize. Trevor, Andy Nigel and a few others from Hinkley/ Stoke Golding were all mates at the time and I stayed at Nigels house once while sorting a "deal" to buy the Bedford CF van he mentions Trevor Clow was the owner. I realise you can delete comments or mute them so only I can see them. I actually invite you to because I dont wish Nigel any harm, he was a great, hard fast rider who learned quickly.. But that doesnt allow him to live on fantasy island. There are loads of pictures on FB and elsewhere of him and the Stoke Golding crew" on racing X7.

@OffTrack_Podcast

Ай бұрын

@@johnbrewer8954 I’m a little confused by this. You say Boz is ‘living on fantasy island’ but you fail to say why to back up your claim and then encourage me to delete or mute it. Thanks, but I’ll leave it up so when Boz sees it he has the right of reply to you.

Boz, absolutely brilliant mate, I have been engrossed for the full 2hrs & 17 mins and for a short time I was fast & 18 yrs old again! Cannot wait for Part 2. Take care, Kim

Fabulous that was, remember Boz riding very well, a wonderful smooth rider. Magical days with the 250's.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Smashing rider in his day, I agree! Thanks for your kind words, nodbod 🙌🏼

He was amazing on the 250 British scene ❤

Great pod cast, push starts, pulling pegs out of the bag…… 1st row!!. Those were the days. When Mallory was a proper circuit! Enjoyed that, thanks.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Great reply, thanks so much Paul and thank you for watching ✊🏼🫡

One of the best podcasts. Thanks Boz, look forward to the follow up

The Boz with those “textile” suits and brilliant paint jobs on his lids…..great times!

I commented when I didn’t like a episode so it’s only right to say this one is a banger,watched him race for years but never heard his story,nice one Dave ❤

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

That means a lot, Ste - thanks so much 😁

Fascinating listen Dave thank you. Nigel was a great rider, loved the 250cc supercup series.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard! Yeah Boz was class, had to be against that lot - that top ten could all pedal a bike round! 😁

Excellent couple of hours. Thanks 👌

A top pod. Mr. B. is interesting, articulate and funny. Quality!!

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ian! Part 2 coming later in the summer ✊🏼

One of the best racing-related podcasts I've ever watched. Old school bloke, winging his way through it all, and reached the top at numerous levels. These kind of days and cracking stories will never return. Relish them, folks.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Incredibly kind words, Lee - thank you so much 😊 the old boys have the BEST stories and that’s where we do best because I’m old enough to remember them 😂

@lee4171

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast My pleasure. The good old days. Well done with everything. ps Kevin Schwantz broke 2 of my toes in a golf kart race at Donington day of champions.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

@@lee4171 Absolute claim to fame! Love it 😁

Brilliant podcast 👍

FairPlay Dave mega that, knew the name had no idea about him though! Interesting man lol, seemed very open to chat about anything 👍

One of the best yet Dave, some fantastic stories, great rapport...bit of controversy..brilliant!!!!

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Phil 🙌🏼

Great rider, and great days.

Great Listen, hearing some of the stuff relating to the FP project was great, a shrewd choice of guest.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ruggers, we try and bring the under the radar older lads in as and when we can as their stories are great, too - appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼

Great show again, Boz came over so well. Nice to hear another side of Foggy Petronas and James Haydon. Also good to be reminded of Gary Cowan, what a lost talent he was.

Brilliant, brilliant! Just the best Dave and Jen ❤️

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Iain! Hope you enjoy next week’s show just as much… 😳😁

Great chat Boz, Some great stories. You were a great racer {same about your 5 aside football} only joking, Take care my friend hopefully catch up again soon. Duane.

@nigelbosworth5769

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Probably the best podcast Dave you’ve done 👍fascinating conversation.

@OffTrack_Podcast

Ай бұрын

Thanks John, won’t be too long before part 2 is being filmed 😁

Another good podcast episode. I was there that day Boz lost the title. It was a mad race. I can still remember seeing Sawford entering the pits after the race and just dumping his bike on the floor in joyous delirium. Was in the BSB paddock for 2001 so remember that year well too. I was also at the Foggy Petronas team launch. Had many a free beer despite it being in the afternoon. Still got my frame-less photo of the bike somewhere that they were handing out. I was very disappointed in Boz after hearing what James had to say. But maybe faults on both sides. Boz came across well in this episode. Didn't he also date Foggy's sister at one point? If Boz needs a new career, he should sign up with equity and get a job playing Syd James in a biopic.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the show, and thanks for sharing your memories - as for Boz and Foggy's sister, I genuinely don't know :-D

What a riveting conversation to watch just brilliant wow !! another fantastic watch cheers guys lets have the next instalment can't wait 👌👍

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Cheers, CM! Boz didn’t believe it’d be quite so popular but I always had faith 😁 definitely sitting down for part two in the summer 🙌🏼

What a superb podcast….Nigel was such a known name when it came to 250s….always a top contender, great insight to the rest of his career…..cheers 👍👌🇮🇲PS Hayden’s comment is 59.17 in his podcast…👌

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Very kind, thanks Andy and glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

Superb interview.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it 😁

You keep knocking them out of the park Dave. That's another absolutely fantastic interview. Great interviewing again Dave. Nicely is a class act 👍

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Really kind words, thank you JNB ✊🏼 so glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏼

Quality yet again, we now know a lot of stuff we didn't 😊

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Part 2 later in the summer, Ian! More things to know that you don’t already know 😁

I remember that day, so clearly that brands hatch as It was yesterday, so heart wrenching, but that was then, another great listen, and look forward to round two So do look forward to listening to the pod Assume many great stories 👏

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

It's in incredible story for all involved, Nick! Thanks for your kind words as always and with the reactions we've had to this one, there'll definitely be a Part 2 later in the summer (we might even do it outside!)

Good to hear the other side of the Hayden comments, both great riders on the best bikes (250's).

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

It’s courtesy of right to reply, Gavin - fascinating insight I agree 😊

@matthewwhite4008

3 ай бұрын

Yeah it was interesting but after listening to your JH interview again I was convinced he wasn't offering him out thought it was more of what the eff

A great listen, race against Boz in the early 90’s on 250’s, ran a great professional team.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian 🙌🏼

Sean Emmett would be a great person to have on the podcast,im sure he would be outspoken.

Great interview again Dave.When Boz mentioned Alan Carter i remembered lending Ron Haslam Motorcycle Weekly in Mal Carters caravan.Alan came in,he was probably about 8 or 9 and ive never heard anyone swear so much.He was a total tearaway in the paddock on a ty80.After a few incidents i think he was banned from riding around.Sure he rode into a rope or something and nearly decapitated himself!

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

What a story! Thanks so much for sharing that... fabulous :-)

Remember seeing that 250 Aprilia in the hall of his mums house, hadnt turned a wheel . And he should have told you about rolling his van and caravan on the way back from Jerez, and rocking up at circuit training with it still hooked up to his van, held together with duct tape.. Think he got blown over , not a crash as such.. great pod, look forward to Pt 2

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

I’ll ask him about that next time, Phil 😁 thanks for your kind words 🙌🏼

That was brilliant as usual Dave can we have Allan Carter back on again please. 🤣🤣🤟

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your kind words, Rod, thank you 😊 and yes, we can get AC on sometime in the summer 🤞🏼👌🏼

Bring on PT2 , great conversation.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Paul 🙏🏼

@paulbarton7886

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast to be fair there could be a part 3 or 4 🙂

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

@@paulbarton7886 I’m game 😁

Well what a Guy I’ve seen him before but never new what he has been involved in From his racing & how he got into Top teams & who he knew this is one of the most interesting Guy I’ve heard can’t wait for the next chapter this is one I would listen again . PS James Hayden was a good interview too .

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Richard, thanks so much for your kind words - I love it when the shows inform as well as entertain, it makes me quite proud 😊

@richardpage6522

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast Hi am going to the North west 200 in a couple of weeks do you have a link so I can buy before I go for some of your offtrack clothing please

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

@@richardpage6522 Hi Richard, here’s the link www.hmycustoms.co.uk/off-track-podcast Everything is made to order so hopefully HMY can turn it around in time for you 🙌🏼

What an awesome podcast. A look into running a team behind the scenes. Just goes to show you what really goes on behind closed doors. And how to get a job as a welder lol 😂. What a totally honest guy. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Cheers, Mark - so glad you enjoyed it - there are so many stories in this sport of ours and it’s a privilege to tell them 🙏🏼

Thanks

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Andrew 🙏🏼

Brilliant podcast again Dave 👍, I'm leaning towards believing James Hayden's side of events after listening to a few interviews over the years where Bos was mentioned, the airwaves Yamaha saga springs to mind.

@OffTrack_Podcast

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg, appreciate that mate 🙂 I’m completely disengaged from it, two great blokes and each with their own version of events and both adamant on those versions 🫡

@ovi-kernkraft400

2 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast i know hes a bit controversial but like others have said I would be interested in what stories Sean Emmett has to offer. Paul Marra Brown is another one I would like to hear from too. Late '90s to early '00s is a bit of a golden era.👍🙏

@nigelbosworth5769

2 ай бұрын

Your entitled to your opinion but I can assure you the JH incident your referring to didn’t happen as if it had then there would have been witnesses and more version of any such event…..also you refer to the Yamaha Airways saga, there has only been one side to that story told as far as I’m aware and I haven’t had a chance to give my side but again your entitled to your opinion fella👍

@ovi-kernkraft400

2 ай бұрын

@@nigelbosworth5769 nice to hear your reply and its appreciated. Good to know things got exaggerated somewhat 👍

What a show watched him show and no him 👌

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Andy 😁

interesting story Boz has, from a good 250 racer to a fabricator on the KR3 team, wauw!. However I bet he is a much beter fabricator than what self claims to be. I could see 2 very rare expensive books of John Bradley on his book shelf. Interesting man.

martin bennet rode for trev smedley as well at one point, trev always did fast bikes, ps tell nigel ive still got the ducati 999 he sold me

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening and sharing that, Stephen - I’ll pass the message on with please 🙂

@steveloomes-ih4gl

3 ай бұрын

Is this Steve huskisson from earlystocks early nineties???

@stephenhuskisson2230

3 ай бұрын

@@steveloomes-ih4gl hi Steve how u

@stephenhuskisson2230

3 ай бұрын

@@steveloomes-ih4gl yes Mr loomes

😂👏👏👏

Excellent podcast. My only gripe being I listen to them in the van and sometimes the guests mic picks up every breath slurp etc. it's a bit gross. Haydon sounded like he was motting out a cow while having an asthma attack. It's a mic problem. Love everything else. You really have a way of getting people talking.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sozzle, appreciate your kind words 🙂 I can absolutely tell you for sure it’s not a mic problem - it was actually perfectly placed for James but he was just coming out of a heavy cold so wasn’t on the best form, bless him. As for Boz, the mic was high on his collar so it will pick up sharp in breaths etc, sadly we’re a victim of our own quality - and as I’m not a sound engineer I haven’t the skills to remove them but I do my best 😊

@sozzle600

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast it's probably because I'm a moaning old drummer who's had a lot of bad sound engineers lol. Either that or the radioactive stuff in my van has fried my brain.

@sozzle600

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast oh and James was great. Didn't know he had done so much in his career.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Best reply ever 😂 I’ll always give a decent and honest response to any questions on the sound/vision because I do it all and want it to be as good as I can make it 😊

@sozzle600

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast I have a theory. Will get back to you

I remember seeing him at Petronas. Off Track, another fantastic interview. 🩷

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

Brilliant Dave, but boz was a bit disrespectful to sawf I felt. A championship is won over a season, not the last round. Ah well, the same thing happened when he was managing stalker when he lost a championship. Not great at last lap showdowns is boz. 😂😱@stevesawford

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

Tough sport at times and the course of a championship rarely runs smooth - there’s little love lost between the two, that’s for sure but time softens the edges as it goes on. I’m in touch with Sawf regularly, another top fella like Boz

@nigelbosworth5769

3 ай бұрын

Never disrespect Sawf he’s a top lad and I just told it how it was…..I didn’t work with CW when he lost the championship 👍

@Richard-ws1hm

3 ай бұрын

@@nigelbosworth5769 oh dear. Large portion of humble pie for my dinner tonight. Nothing more cringeworthy than being a keyboard warrior and getting the facts wrong. Apologies Boz, I ll check facts twice, and type once in future 😭 I think i know who i have mistaken you for.

@OffTrack_Podcast

3 ай бұрын

@Richard-ws1hm In your defence there IS more than a passing resemblance to Les Pearson 😋

@Richard-ws1hm

3 ай бұрын

@@OffTrack_Podcast ah cheers Dave, that's me half out of jail! that's exactly who I thought it was in hindsight. What a wonderful set of funky sideburns les had that day!