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    Interview: Cameron Smith
    • Nov 7, 2020

    Interview: Cameron Smith

    I've kept an eye out for Cameron Smith since I first noticed a young black man racing in the GNC, the only black rider I've ever seen race in pro flat track. I've been meaning to interview him for some time and finally caught up with him last week, to discuss his racing, background and plans. Here is Cameron Smith #44 - AFT Singles Class racer. GI SB: Tell us a bit about yourself. CS: I’m 21, my birthday is in June. I’ve been riding dirt bikes for 17 years now. I currently li
    Moroney's Fast Hogs
    • Sep 9, 2020

    Moroney's Fast Hogs

    When Sideburn launched, in early 2008, it was difficult for non-Americans to find out about flat track. US fans could travel to races and buy Cycle News, but there wasn't much more. Social media started to change that, then came Fanschoice.tv, introducing live racing to not only foreigners, but loads of Americans too. American Flat Track's website became a massive improvement of the former AMA Pro one, then regular podcasts appeared - Off The Groove and Tank Slappin'. Since l
    DTRA 2020 Update
    • Mar 30, 2020

    DTRA 2020 Update

    Like every race series in the world, the DTRA is being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. There will definitely not be any races before June and the DTRA will watch the developments before making further decisions to see if a June race is possible.. The DTRA's head honcho, Anthony Brown, has made it clear that he doesn't want to run races at a time where on track injuries could put further strain on the NHS. Good News 1: The new number plate, available exclusively to club mem
    Joining The Dots with Don Letts
    • Mar 21, 2020

    Joining The Dots with Don Letts

    November 2017. I'd been invited to be a guest on a podcast being made for UK streetwear and trainer chain, Size?. The chain was in the midst of a high class marketing effort that included Spaces In-between magazine, that I wrote a story on the DTRA for and Dimitri Coste was on the cover of (see it here) and a podcast hosted by culture clash legend, video maker, documentarian, musician and DJ, Don Letts. My miek Mike Fordham was heading it all up for London creative agency TCO
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