Chasin' The Racin'

We are joined by the 2020 Superstock 1000 champion Richard Cooper who has kindly donated a very cool prize for one lucky listener. We discuss how the past 12 months have treated Richard, including taking a podium at the NW 200, winning the Superstock championship as well as some international racing throughout the winter. Enjoy! Sponsored by HG Concepts, check them out on Facebook! www.chasintheracin.com @MotorbikePod on all Social Media Share on social media for a chance to win a Billy Art A3 artist proof of Leon Haslam on the JG Speedfit Kawasak-Thanks to Captain Kawasaki for donating!

We are joined by Eurosport frontman and all-round nice guy Matt Roberts to discuss his career as a journalist, tv sports presenter and an author, as well as our usual round-up of the week and a few Netflix recommendations to keep you busy in quarantine. Big thanks to Synergy watches for sponsoring the episode, see more at www.synergywatches.com Follow @MotorbikePod on all the socials, check out our website www.chasintheracin.com Thanks to our Patrons, if you want to get involved to ask our guests questions, be involved in our live streams and enjoy early access of the podcast, check out www.patreon.com/Motorbikepod For Merchandise, see www.ttcases.com/product-category/chasin-the-racin/ Chrissy and Dom     

We are joined by a fellow Geordie bike racer Billy Bolt having recently been crowned the 2020 SuperEnduro World Champion! We cover everything from starting out with MX and Trials, making the switch to Enduro and coming back from injury in 2019 to take the 2020 crown.  Thanks to Burrows Motor Company for sponsoring the episode, with any car purchase, mention Chasin' The Racin' Podcast and you get to pick a free experience day from a range of options! See more https://www.burrowsmotorcompany.co.uk/ As always, a big thank you to our patrons! Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Youtube: MotorbikePod Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast www.chasintheracin.com   MERCH: https://www.ttcases.com/product-category/chasin-the-racin/  

We catch up on the week, discuss the devasting impact of the coronavirus on bike racing and Chrissy gives his rundown on Spanish testing from Cartagena.  We also announce our new MERCH! Check it out: https://www.ttcases.com/product-category/chasin-the-racin/ A big thank you to our sponsor https://www.burrowsmotorcompany.co.uk/ Check out their range of beautiful cars for sale and remember to mention Chasin' The Racin' if you make a purchase. As always, a big thank you to our patrons! Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Youtube: MotorbikePod Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast www.chasintheracin.com

#043 Batman and Robin   Catch up on the opening round of the WSBK championship from Philip Island, we talk tyres, discuss a bit of BSB and Road racing speculation and we interview a representative from the Stolen Motorcycle Recovery London Organisation.    Thanks to our Patrons!   Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast Youtube: MotorbikePod www.chasintheracin.com

#042 Testing 1..2..3.. [ITRM Clinic] We get caught up on the week, discuss testing from BSB and WSBK, answer some questions from our Patrons and have a chat with Dom's chiropractor Aidan Robinson from the ITRM Clinic.  This episode is sponsored by https://www.purstonmotorcompany.co.uk/ Big thanks to our Patrons! The link for the steak/hospitality deal: https://www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/chrissyrouse/ Instagram: @MotorbikePod Twitter: @MotorbikePod Youtube: MotorbikePod www.chasintheracin.com   Chrissy and Dom     

#041 Dishing Out The Portions [ELLISON] We catch up from the bike show, speak to a Norton V4 owner on the recent Norton scandal and his personal experience and we catch up with James Ellison who will be making his road racing debut at the NW200 in 2020. Big thanks to our Patrons! Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Youtube: MotorbikePod www.chasintheracin.com This episode is sponsored by Myerscough College & University Centre which is the North West’s best-kept secret! They provide a vast array of Further & Higher education courses, including Motorsport and Motorcycle Diplomas and degrees, on a scenic rural campus with a plethora of facilities including a residential village. The Motorsport department competes in a multitude of events across a variety of disciplines on both two and four wheels, with the students at the heart of it all, gaining real-world experience to greater prepare them for the industry as they progress on to jobs in British superbike

We are joined for an interview by our joint mechanic, Mr Peter Haynes aka Piggy. We also cover Go-Fund my racing, who's riding for who on the roads in 2020? and what we've been up to over the past week.  This episode is sponsored by The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 14th, 15th & 16th February, ExCel, London.  Discounted tickets are on sale now for just £18! This offer ends at midnight 12th Feb. (Tickets cost £23 after 12th Feb). There is the option to buy a Paddock Pass which guarantees a seat giving a great view of the Michelin Thunderdrome racing action. The Paddock Pass also gives visitors the chance to meet all of the celebrity riders (and Dom) who are racing in the Thunderdrome! Get online and buy tickets now www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com Big thanks to our Patrons, if you are interested in getting involved, check out www.patreon.com/motorbikepod Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast www.chasintheracin.com

#039 Pre-Qualifying Rituals We are delighted to be joined by Eurosport commentator Jack Burnicle to bring you the latest episode as well as a good catch up on recent craic, results from the January Weight Loss Challenge plus a little chat with Zoe Burn from UKClubSport.  Share for a chance to win some NGK goodies! This episode is sponsored by The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 14th, 15th & 16th February, ExCel, London.  Discounted tickets are on sale now for just £18! This offer ends at midnight 12th Feb. (Tickets cost £23 after 12th Feb). There is the option to buy a Paddock Pass which guarantees a seat giving a great view of the Michelin Thunderdrome racing action. The Paddock Pass also gives visitors the chance to meet all of the celebrity riders (and Dom) who are racing in the Thunderdrome! Get online and buy tickets now www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com Big thanks to our Patrons, if you are interested in getting involved, check out www.patreon.com/motorbikepod Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @Motor

#038 A Legend In Neverland   We are thrilled to be joined by a real hero of ours, Mr John McGuinness to discuss his career to date. We discuss hot topics such as current affairs with the Norton situation, his move to join Bournemouth Kawasaki for the 2020 road campaign as well as an additional championship to keep John sharp on the short circuits and much more.   If you wish to support the podcast, please check out our Patreon page, we really appreciate all of the support.   Thanks for all the 5-star reviews too!   www.patreon.com/motorbikepod Twitter: @MotorbikePod Instagram: @MotorbikePod Facebook: Chasin' The Racin' Podcast Youtube: MotorbikePod

#037 Ay-Up Liz! We are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Mr James Whitham for a wide-ranging conversation, covering everything from his own career, to commentating duties, running trackdays, flying planes, and opinions on current affairs.  Big thanks to all of our lovely Patrons. https://www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod Chrissy and Dom www.chasintheracin.com    

#036 Frozen Testicles  We are delighted to be joined by PBM Ducati new boy and our recently adopted Geordie, Mr Christian Iddon.  We also cover Iannone's positive drug samples, what we have been up to recently and some general updates in the world of motorbike racing. Sponsors:  Incontango Training www.incontangotraining.co.uk YourMotoBike www.yourmotobike.co.uk [Use Discount Code 'CTRpod' to get 10% off anything online until 23/01/20.] And a big thank you to all of our Patrons! Want to join in, check out www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod    

#035 Big Jim We are joined by TT Star James Hiller, catch up with Zoe Burn for a little club racing update and we start our January weight loss challenge where the loser will donate £100 to the Injured Riders Welfare Fund.  Thanks to our sponsors: Incontango Training www.incontangotraining.co.uk KRG Motorcycles www.krg-motorcycles.co.uk Vehicle Dome www.vehicledome.co.uk Thanks to our Patrons, if you would like to support our podcast check out www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod    

#034 Miracle on 44 Teeth Club Racing accounts, Mini-bike racing and 2020 speculation followed by an interview with Alastair Fagan from 44 Teeth. Sponsored by Incontango Training https://www.incontangotraining.co.uk/ Big thanks to our Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod Thanks for listening, Chrissy and Dom   P.S. MERRY CHRISTMAS

#033 Complimentary Waist Shot We are joined by Janice Thompson from the People's Bike racing team for a quick chat on what the team is all about and their plans for 2020. Find out more at www.thepeoplesbike.com We are also joined by Davey Todd and friend Bradley Ward to discuss DT's fabulous season, all things 2020 plus a little bit on MotoAmerica and the racing scene in the USA. Sponsored by Incontango Training. Thanks to all of our lovely Patrons, see more at www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod   Chrissy and Dom  

#032 Ciao Mr Rossi We are joined by Tom Ward fresh from the VR46 Ranch having raced against the legendary Valentino Rossi at his home dirt track in Tavullia. Big thanks to Incontango Training for sponsoring the episode as well as all of our lovely, lovely Patrons. To be in with a chance to win a Regina chain for any bike, share this podcast on social media. Cheers, Chrissy and Dom 

We are joined by Davo Johnson for a wide-ranging chat about everything from where it all began racing a BMX around the world, to finishing on the podium this year at the TT and Macau GP, not forgetting an illustrious win at the Classic TT.  This podcast is sponsored by Incontango Training. Thanks for listening, Chrissy & Dom

#030 Project X We have a good catch up and discuss Dom's Macau GP trip, Chrissy's new ride for 2020 and all the gossip from MotoGP, WSBK, BSB and the roads. This episode is sponsored by Incontango Training and the Victory Barber Shop, Burnopfield. www.incontangotraining.co.uk https://www.loc8nearme.co.uk/tyne-and-wear/newcastle-upon-tyne/victory-barbershop/333167/ A big thanks to all of our Patrons who support the podcast, to see more and check out the benefits of being a patron, head over to https://www.patreon.com/MotorbikePod Thanks for listening,  Chrissy and Dom    

#029 In The Blood   We are joined by NW 200, BSB and Macau GP race winner Glenn Irwin and we enjoy a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from where it all started to a rather disappointing 2019 British Superbike campaign. Glenn gives some very honest opinions providing a great insight into his career so far as well as looking ahead to possibly racing at the IOM TT in 2020. We play Dom Vs The Guest and look ahead to Dom's Macau race which is his final race for 2019.    This episode is kindly sponsored by www.incontangotraining.co.uk   Thanks for listening,    Chrissy and Dom

#028 Rumour Mill We cover the final BSB race weekend of the season from Brands Hatch GP where Scott Redding took the championship victory despite Josh Brookes taking all three wins across the weekend. We hear all about Chrissy's mad weekend where he needed to pick up only 3 points to secure 4th in the championship, as well the rumour mill surrounding rides for 2020 on the roads and discuss why the TT zero race has been cancelled.  We wish Dom all the best at the Sunflower this weekend and we will get another pod in before the Macau GP. The episode is kindly sponsored by Incontango Training and KRG Motorcycles. Thanks for listening,  Chrissy and Dom