Off Track Podcast

Off Track Podcast

Our host Dave Neal takes you behind the visor of some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing with new shows weekly! #motogp #worldsbk #britishsuperbikes

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  • @JameseyB555
    @JameseyB5555 сағат бұрын

    Relatively new to your podcast Dave they are top drawer keep them coming👍

  • @PDCRed
    @PDCRedКүн бұрын

    How the heck does this channel not have 50,000+ subscribers?

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast19 сағат бұрын

    Kind of you 😊 we’re working hard and they’re growing slowly but surely 🙏🏼

  • @paulleeming812
    @paulleeming812Күн бұрын

    Great interview as usual, Leon speaks so well , educated , he just loves it.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast19 сағат бұрын

    Cheers, Paul 🙌🏼

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479Күн бұрын

    "Yikes" almost missed this one that would have been a disaster .😉 Awesome interview with Leon and did he ever spread himself thin with a very hectic schedule with all the different stuff going on with the race school management and all the rest and still be at the front on the superbike which it seems to me is constantly ahead of the factory backed team being FHO so leon is certainly doing something right .All these guys are so matter of fact about the injury side it really astounds me how they just work through all the discomfort that must ensue after even a straight forward off if there ever is one .What Leon and his family do for up and coming riders is fantastic and much needed too , brilliant to see and I really hope he can put another championship together for BMW to win their first championship definitely one of our best riders I would luv to have seen leon do a season in Moto 2 I reckon he would have been successful in MotoGP great watch as usual well done guys .

  • @tc5223
    @tc5223Күн бұрын

    Great interview nice for a tour of his estate

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    There’s a video on the channel from last year where Leon gives us a tour of the museum if you haven’t seen it yet 😊

  • @ianparsons5054
    @ianparsons5054Күн бұрын

    Indeed mate Anne is a true diamond

  • @owenkirby5076
    @owenkirby5076Күн бұрын

    could of done with the injury information before i put my tenner on leon to take the championship this year,,still hoping for a good season tho,good luck leon,,😉😉😉

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    He definitely did well to keep it under wraps, Owen - I knew it had happened and I knew it was a big one but it still surprised me to hear the extent of his injuries.

  • @raymondclark1458
    @raymondclark1458Күн бұрын

    Another great show Dave. Really enjoyed that. Thank you!

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    Absolutely my pleasure, thank you Raymond 🙌🏼

  • @StoatLoxley
    @StoatLoxleyКүн бұрын

    I like Leon. but the fact that he is still around, is testiment to how few there are to replace him. Most UK riders are competing because their dads did. Any talent without family backing will struggle.

  • @karondp
    @karondpКүн бұрын

    Of all the great podcasts you have done this one with Leon is my favourite so far

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    Shorter than normal (the show, not Leon… 😉) but so glad you enjoyed it, Karon 🙏🏼

  • @karondp
    @karondpКүн бұрын

    @@OffTrack_Podcast hope you have one planned with Storm Stacey 🏍🏁🏆🎩🩶

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    @karondp I’m hopeful we can get one with him before the end of the season - we did have one planned earlier in the season but his circumstances changed unfortunately

  • @bobbyclark7423
    @bobbyclark7423Күн бұрын

    Brilliant that these riders are passionate about giving back we should have more british riders at top teir racing. Think all our uk circuits should be building pit bike tracks especially ones south not enough for the young to learn unlike spain etc

  • @ianparsons5054
    @ianparsons5054Күн бұрын

    Great show,had a decent chat with Leon at Snett, we touched on how hard he and the family work, so much respect from me for the Haslems.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_PodcastКүн бұрын

    Cheers, Ian! 😁 They never stop, either of them and Ann is just as busy keeping them both fed and watered during the day, too.

  • @MrChrissk
    @MrChrissk2 күн бұрын

    I'm not that surprised, though I thought may take slightly longer get use to a inline four after four years on a vtwin ducati. The Honda in bsb spec has been a pretty good bike since 2020, Glen should of won title with it but him and Andy battle a bit too much and he made some costly errors. The Japanese lads that Glen looked after just never really gelled with the bsb circuits etc in my opinion. Andy was injured most of last year and just proves some times the only issue is not having the right rider on it. Tommy been doing bsb for so long now, he knows it and the people inside out. He's in his prime, maybe someone will give him a shot in worldsbk before it's to late, as we can see in wsbk older riders are still competitive so his older age should not work against him. He'd just need time to learn the circuits and the slight differences in wsbk spec bikes.

  • @pleenc30
    @pleenc302 күн бұрын

    Spot on that, thank you. Ian is always helpful at the JW trackdays. However last year (2023) watching Ian and Terry having a little battle together at Anglesey at the classic bike trackday on one of the sessions was an utter privilege to see. Ian on the RC45 and Terry on the OW01. Many came in just so sit on pit wall and watch them trading places having fun up from Church to Rocket, superb stuff.

  • @karondp
    @karondp2 күн бұрын

    Another great podcast, what a very lovely young man Andrew is I love his honesty

  • @marksimpson4258
    @marksimpson42583 күн бұрын

    Very good show again ❤

  • @marksimpson4258
    @marksimpson42583 күн бұрын

    Best British rider out there at the moment ❤

  • @R1Zig
    @R1Zig3 күн бұрын

    Around 26 minutes Frankie starts talking about tire pressures in MotoGP, and I feel they should do away with all this pressure limits and design tires that can operate under the complete range of pressures. It's taking away from racing and making it too complicated. Great interview.

  • @andrewoverton5170
    @andrewoverton51704 күн бұрын

    If it hadn't been for the way Tommy made up a complete story about Glen, which was then called out by Glen when you interviewed him, I probably would have listened to this pod in a different way. But given what has gone on I now tend to turn on my bullshitometer when Tommy starts explaining things, and the needle flicked right into the red during this one. Let's break down some of the Honda-story-according-to-Tommy. So Paul Bird dies beginning of September 2023. Quite naturally his family are devastated and not only do they have to deal with this unexpected event emotionally but they also suddenly have a major family business and BSB team to take over. Paul was very much at the forefont of the BSB team. Tommy, being the considerate guy he is, gives them about 4 weeks before deciding bugger this, everything is a bit disorganised here, I'm going to go behind their backs and sign a deal for next year with Honda. Now I'm not blaming a professional rider for wanting to secure his future income but FFS give these people a little time to get to grips with the storm of shit suddenly enveloping them before deciding there's no future with the team and things aren't being run well. Sorry but on a personal level this does not reflect at all well on him. Unless the timescale is more BS and he had actually concluded a deal before Paul Bird died and this story is a smokescreen. Either way I think I'm beyond caring. Great rider but he's got some questionable behavioural issues being excused as 'honesty'. I still don't think we're getting the whole story and he's still digging.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast3 күн бұрын

    Absolutely no idea where to start with this Andrew - easiest bit is to say thank you for taking the time to construct such a balanced and eloquent reply. There was plenty that went in between the two over the season and neither is whiter than white and in these circumstances neither view will stand up to the other’s. As for the signing for Honda, that’s the nature of the sport unfortunately, time doesn’t stand still. Paul’s passing was a sad loss to the sport and with all the merry-go round of last year it would’ve been easy to have been left without a ride, as Glenn so very nearly was. There are things that happened within the garage that will stay in the garage and while the fellas have been great and open with me, for which I’m hugely grateful, there is always more to the story from them both. There was clearly something more going on and maybe after the fall-out from Oulton Park, Tommy felt his position untenable anyway so made the decision pre-Donington. It may look harsh but the sport doesn’t stand still. I’m not trying to change your mind, I respect your view. And thanks again, Andrew 🙏🏼

  • @randlcars4582
    @randlcars45825 күн бұрын

    Hes so funny

  • @FunAllDayLong4353
    @FunAllDayLong43535 күн бұрын

    Came for the swearing, stayed for the boxing kangaroos.... 😂😂😂

  • @darkwulfofodinwulfpack
    @darkwulfofodinwulfpack5 күн бұрын

    Comedy Central as expected. Can see that’s a man out there to prove the doubters wrong 🙌🏻🐺🖤

  • @gbfreightspotter8669
    @gbfreightspotter86695 күн бұрын

    What a legend. 👍

  • @richardjohntierney5434
    @richardjohntierney54346 күн бұрын

    Really enjoyed the interview, great video. thanks

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast5 күн бұрын

    Thanks Richard, absolutely our pleasure 🙏🏼

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast6 күн бұрын

    This episode was sponsored by Zerofit - King of Baselayers® - who have BSB riders Glenn Irwin, Lee Jackson and Andrew Irwin wearing their products for the 2024 season. Off Track Podcast listeners and viewers can now receive a FREE ZEROFIT THERMAL BEANIE worth £20 when they purchase any baselayer from www.zerofit.co.uk - use code OT24 when you’re checking out!

  • @iainbroughton3186
    @iainbroughton31866 күн бұрын

    First met Tommy when he was riding the Vivaldi Supersport Suzuki, followed him ever since, always great value when interviewed, No different this time, great podcast Dave, Jennifer and Ben

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast5 күн бұрын

    Feels like he’s been around forever these days 😁 thanks for your kind words, Iain 🙏🏼

  • @philmayhem
    @philmayhem7 күн бұрын

    Looking clean and mean, the self belief is absolute, and no one would doubt he can take the championship again, more determined than ever.

  • @user-kq9gq2xq2f
    @user-kq9gq2xq2f7 күн бұрын

    Great podcast. I respect Tommy and his no bullshit attitude. I hope he wins the title again this season. He's been around a long time and put the hard work in. He's reaping the rewards now.

  • @johnBtz
    @johnBtz7 күн бұрын

    Great conversation well steered by Dave. Love Tommy's open and honest personality.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast5 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated, JB! Hope you’re doing as well as can be UTB ⚔️

  • @jaykkennedy63
    @jaykkennedy637 күн бұрын

    Can’t not love him on and off track! Guys a legend 🙏🏽

  • @danielt8960
    @danielt89607 күн бұрын

    I'm in no way a TB fan at all, BUT whether you like him or not you can't help but respect the man. Good bad or indifferent he tell's it like it is.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast7 күн бұрын

    Nicely put, Daniel 🙌🏼

  • @user-hg3nz3mi1p
    @user-hg3nz3mi1p8 күн бұрын

    I would love to see Tommy in MotoGP.......his hilarious personality would send the Grand Prix paddock into turmoil😂😂

  • @MarkSiosal
    @MarkSiosal8 күн бұрын

    So nice to see Tommy doing so well. Such a character and i'm sure the Honda team will have a good time this year "off track" at least. Pun intended. I think they might struggle to get that last 5% over the whole season. Would love to be wrong though. That would be some achievement. Like Rossi doing his Honda➡️Yamaha miracle. In fact going from the Ducati to a Honda might be even more impressive. Such vastly different engines. Wishing everyone all the best.👍

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast7 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words, Mark. The Honda project is not to be underestimated, especially not with the further involvement of HRC now. If Tommy keeps to his word as he did in Scotland he’ll be hard to beat and he leads the championship for a reason 👀 I hope you’re doing ok, Mark 🙏🏼

  • @timcole4608
    @timcole46088 күн бұрын

    Proper. Just RACE. Thank you 😎🏍🏁⚡️

  • @ast6537
    @ast65378 күн бұрын

    A rider with morals....would have stayed with PBM After PB's passing because of he's commitment to you....but no you went chasing Honda....I've always followed you, but you've gone down in my estimations now!!!

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast7 күн бұрын

    That’s what you took from the full 75 minute show? That’s a shame

  • @Michelle-oj2yq
    @Michelle-oj2yq8 күн бұрын

    Tommy and michael both members of a club neither want to be part of. Losing a sibling 💔

  • @Ian.Martin
    @Ian.Martin8 күн бұрын

    Great stuff Dave & Ben. Really insightful Tommy, thank you. 👍

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Cheers, Ian 🙌🏼

  • @NewDocs77
    @NewDocs778 күн бұрын

    Great podcast with Tommy , we need a P2 to it , Tommy seems like a great guy and personality , I’d love to spend a few days with him , I bet it would be a great Crack

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    There’ll be a part two after the end of the season, we’ve already had the invite down to Devizes 🙌🏼 to be fair there may be a quick catch up in between but time will tell on that one…

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal84798 күн бұрын

    Guy's !!! what a bloody awesome interview been glued luv Tommy to bits what a star and worthy Champion , gotta see him in worlds one of these days and I reckon it will be on a Honda .What a shame Ben can't do anymore on the pod but with his other commitments it's completely understandable wish both ben and Tommy the absolute best for the rest of the season .Dave a stonking interview and I guess now it's go it alone time on the pod or is it Jen ?😉either or it's gonna be mega anyway cheers 👌👍More more !!

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    I can only echo your words, CM - when Ben’s had the opportunity to come on he’s been superb and I’ll miss his input, especially that rider’s eye view as that’s something I’ll never have. As for Jen, never say never… 😊 Huge thanks as always, CM 🙏🏼

  • @andrewtrimble1095
    @andrewtrimble10958 күн бұрын

    Tommy rules, but how about MARK CAVENDISH 🎉, age is just a number. Yahoo

  • @DeathsStalkerRVT
    @DeathsStalkerRVT8 күн бұрын

    Great podcast 😊 as always ❤

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Thank you so very much, DS 🙏🏼😊

  • @NodbodRS
    @NodbodRS8 күн бұрын

    Brilliant that one, enjoy Tommy's passion in all things in general.

  • @kawi704racing
    @kawi704racing8 күн бұрын

    I really don't know how I feel about him. He is an interesting guy, and I wish him the best...Great podcast.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind comments 🙏🏼

  • @neiltitley2468
    @neiltitley24688 күн бұрын

    Brilliant podcast Dave, Tommy being Tommy and good on him…..cheers to Ben for his input, asking questions that only a racer can, he’ll be missed. Wish them both well for the season 🥃

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much, Neil! Yeah there are certain questions and feelings I’ll NEVER have so it’s been great to have that input from Ben 🙏🏼

  • @rayleather8005
    @rayleather80058 күн бұрын

    Brilliant, I love the way that after the tragedy with Ollie & his incredibly difficult early career in the aftermath of that he has found the strength to turn everything around & show hie undoubted talent, a great rider, proper bloke and I’m sure he has much more ability that we have not yet seen, rock on Tommy go get em

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    It’s definitely not been an easy road in any way shape or form, and it’s easy for people to forget that. Thanks so much, Ray 🙌🏼

  • @PaulEnglish-cq4ms
    @PaulEnglish-cq4ms8 күн бұрын

    At 7:50 sounds like Tommy just been on the helium!!!🤣🤣

  • @1978JonBullock
    @1978JonBullock8 күн бұрын

    Tommy is just being real. Who really wants boring buggers.

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    There are plenty of those about through the world of motorcycle racing - more characters are definitely needed in the sport 🙌🏼

  • @allanhughes7859
    @allanhughes78598 күн бұрын

    GO GO GO FELLA YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES SO TAKE WHAT YA HAVE !!

  • @user-gj5xd5dp2f
    @user-gj5xd5dp2f8 күн бұрын

    A rider who is now at his peak, honestly I thought he would have more difficulty with the Honda but he's proved me wrong good and proper. Olli would be proud!

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Most of us did, myself included and I’m delighted to be proven wrong 😁

  • @_andypat
    @_andypat8 күн бұрын

    Another great one!

  • @OffTrack_Podcast
    @OffTrack_Podcast8 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot Andy 🙌🏼