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This week's podcast is a tribute to Romano Hummel, our European and World Team champion who sadly passed away yesterday. Gareth, Mark, Ben, Mitchel, and Paul share personal memories of Romano, describing him as a down-to-earth, friendly, and fearless rider with an exceptional, aggressive style. We recall specific performances, such as his dominant ride at Swingfield and his rivalry with Dave Meijerink, and note his immense skill and confidence on the bike. The group express deep sadness and anger over his death and touched upon the importance of mental health within the racing community. There is also a GoFundMe set up by Kenneth Hansen for Romano's family. Towards the end, the conversation briefly shifts to upcoming racing events, including the Leamington Landslide and the ACU Classic Championship, and the recent cancellation of the Astra meeting due to weather.

This week it's a Midland takeover as Ryan Ashcroft hosts and is joined by the returning People's Champion Matt Fumarola. They discuss Matt's comeback last weekend at Ledbury as well as looking ahead to a huge meeting this Sunday at Swingfield.

This week, Ryan Ashcroft takes a turn at hosting duties as he, Ben and Trevski run through all the highlights (and low-lights 😉) of a fabulous weekend at Wimborne.

This week on the podcast, Gareth is joined by Ryan Ashcroft and Ben Ilsley as anticipation builds for this weekend's massive Wimborne Whoppa meeting! We dive deep into the full lineups, break down key match-ups, and look ahead to what promises to be an absolute cracker of an event. Plus, we recap the final round of the World Longtrack Championship, reflecting on yet another sensational performance from Chris "Bomber" Harris. Hit play for line-up analysis, banter, and full-throttle racing chat!

Gareth is joined for the second episode of the week by Ryan Ashcroft to look ahead at events abroad this weekend. Joining us on their travels, on their way to Roden for this weekend's Dutch Open Championships, Mitch Godden and Paul Smith help us to look over the culmination of this year's World Longtrack Series in Marmande happening on Saturday night. We discuss the Dutch Open and Pfarrkirchen Sandbahn. Grasstrack legend Bob Dolman joins us to talk us through his season abroad as well as offering his thoughts on Pfarrkirchen.

This week, Gareth, Mark Headling, Mitch Godden, Trevski Steward, Paul Cooper, Russell Little and Ryan Ashcroft all come together to discuss the highly controversial, highly entertaining British Masters. Mitch talks us through the Longtrack of Nations where his Team GB came so close to defending their world team championship crown. We've got so much to get through this week, we'll be back tomorrow for episode 124, so keep your eyes peeled!

This week's podcast reviews last weekend's European racing before we finally look towards some big time grasstrack in Britain, with this weekend's British Masters to predict.

After a very busy weekend in Europe, Mitchel Godden and Paul Smith come along to tell us all about their 7th European podium performance, and Paul Cooper joins us to discuss his ups and downs over the weekend. Ryan Ashcroft is on to tell us about the sidecar speedway at Kings Lynn. We look ahead to this weekend's World Longtrack round in Morizes before Mitch and Smudge head back out to the Netherlands for Annen, and Coops heads off to Zweibrucken, Germany.

Huge weekend of grasstrack on the continent as both the solo and sidecar European Championships were held. Join us as we trek across Europe watching the world's best racers do battle for European glory.

In this episode, we round off all of the European action after a very busy month. We discuss last week's World Longtrack Round at Scheesel and then we look forward to a huge weekend with both the solo and sidecar European Finals taking place.

With a significantly quiet period happening on the British calendar, we turned out attention to Europe for this week's podcast. Racing in Europe has been incredible busy and continues to be so. Mitch, Smudge and Trevski all join Gareth to discuss all of the action that's been happening.

This week, Mark and Trevski review last weekend's GTSA Sussex Super. Mitch Godden and Paul Cooper reflect on last weekend at Noordwolde—where Mitch enjoyed a flyer, but Paul had a day to forget. Then, the team previews this weekend’s European Sidecar Challenge, running through the key contenders lined up for Werlte, Germany, and Schwarme the following day. Plus, hear trackside direct from track racing legend Chris 'Bomber' Harris!

It's a packed episode this week as we hear of the wasted journey to the south of France and Helsby's grasstrack on speedway. Paul Oughton from Dirt Hub joins us to talk about his thoughts on the future of the sport and his proposal for a multiround grasstrack. We preview this weekend's Sussex Super and have a look at the lineup for Noordwolde in Netherlands.

We have a great chat this week with the 'Godfather of GT140s' Jed Rolph. He clears up some points made in the last episode. To help us get a rounded view, GT140 racer Duncan Burton joins us. We also review DR Events and preview the World Longtrack which kicks off next week.

Mark Headling takes the reigns live trackside today and hears the views of Max Perry, Edward Kennett, Luca Whitelam and several others as they all enjoy a great day's racing at Dig Dog Lane.