Five Minutes with Fletch

Five Minutes With Fletch - Josh Vail

Five Minutes With Fletch is a little different this week as we headed to Hawkstone Park for the season opener that is Hawkstone International last weekend. There was plenty of current and emerging talent around the motocross paddock and i decided to catch up with Josh Vail as he starts his rookie season in the 125 class after securing numerous titles last year in the 85cc class.
I talk to Josh about racing MX, his Hawkstone International experience and his plans for the 2024 season including the Fastest 40 and EMX. After interviewing Vets of the sport it was a nice change to interview a youth rider, hope you enjoy!
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Special thanks to Josh Vail for doing the Interview.
 
 
 
 

Five Minutes With fletch - Neville Bradshaw - Part 2

Is there nothing else that comes close to riding motorbikes? Neville Bradshaw confesses he's spent ten years trying to find a replacement for that buzz in this week's Five Minutes With Fletch - Part Two.
Nevsta also reveals his biggest regrets and the seasons that didn't go to plan over a career that spans 34 years, along with his wishes for the future and whether MX will be part of the lives of the next Bradshaw generation and with which bike holds a special place in his heart.
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Special thanks to Neville Bradshaw for doing the Interview and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Neville Bradshaw - Part 1

Is there anyone more passionate about riding two strokes than Neville Bradshaw?
Nevsta has been on my guest list since I started the channel and I was delighted to catch up with him at the Classic Bike Show in Telford.
His awesome riding style and love of racing have earned him fans across the world. When it comes to battling it out on the dirt, Bradshaw never holds back and gives it everything he's got! In part one, we talk about the foot injury, Arenacross, his plans for 2024, and how he began racing dirt bikes back home in South Africa.
Part Two will drop at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 20th, subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Y
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Special thanks to Neville Bradshaw for doing the Interview and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Five Minutes With Fletch - with Tyler Bowers - Part 2

If you haven't already watched/listened to part one go back and do it now before you dive into part two!
In this week's Five Minutes With Fletch, the chatter continues with part 2 of Tyler Bowers interview. I caught up with Tyler Bowers after the first day of racing action onboard the DocWob KX 500 at VMXdN Foxhill 2023.
Tyler is a hugely accomplished racer in the States, full of grit, passion, and determination. Having ridden for the legendary Pro Circuit factory squad in his time, he has won Supercross and Arenacross races and was a regular on the podium. Tyler and I talk about the suspension set up, track conditions and his Foxhill experience. Will he bring his unit to VMXdN Foxhill if he returns in 2024.
I hope you enjoy the interview.
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Kris Keefer returns for Five Minutes With Fletch - Part 2!

Every day is a School day when co-host of Pulp MX, Test Rider and Founder of Keefer Inc Testing, Kris Keefer sits down for Five Minutes With Fletch.
As promised here is part two of the Kris Keefer episode from VMXdN Foxhill 2023. I find out all about being an MX Dad and rider as he recaps on racing Loretta Lynns alongside Aiden (aka Lil Keefer).
There is more VMXdN Foxhill chatter, and as always we talk kit including FXR launched of sister brand FTA - Full on retro vibes, check out the images of Phil Nicoletti and Garrett Marchbanks from San Diego.
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Billy Mac Returns for Round 2 of Five Minutes With Fletch

How do you cover youth motocross success, MXGP glory, VMXdN Foxhill and everything Billy Mac in just five minutes - You don't! Which is why we are back with part two of the Billy MacKenzie in this week's Five minutes With Fletch! Find out what his favourite tyre is, his love of vets racing, the longevity of his career, his preference track conditions and the world record he held.
Special thanks to Billy Mackenzie for taking part in Five Minutes With Fletch.
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Ryan Villopoto Returns for Part 2 of Five Minutes with Fletch

As promised Five Minutes with Fletch is back with Ryan Villopoto for part two. I quiz RV on what it is like running multiple businesses, finding time for riding and dad life.
There is always kit chatter when we talk and we discuss the evolution of motocross helmets and who had the best Yamaha 50th Anniversary kit. I couldn't let the nine time MX/SX champion go before getting his insight into the Monster Cup and also asked what he needed to do before returning to race at VMXdN Foxhill.
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Special thanks to Ryan Villopoto for doing the Interview and hooking me up with Steve Matthes aka Pulp MX show for his interview.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Keith Johnson

Southwick Ace Keith Johnson embarks on Five Minutes with Fletch.
I feel like I have known Keith my whole life, I pretty much have, or at least as far back as I can remember. Keith Johnson is the man behind the rebirth of Southwick “The Wick” which saw Jett Lawrence and Tom Vialle claim the top stops in their respective classes in 2023. He is also a top racer and has had a professional motocross career which lasted nearly 25 years.
In this episode of Five Minutes with Fletch we talk gating style, plans for Southwick 2024 and recap on VMXdN Foxhill 2023. We take a deep dive into the Over 50 s class (which is one of my favourite races at Foxhill), whose line-up reads like a list of all-time greats including Alessio Chiodi, Doug Dubach, Brian Wheeler and Jocke Karlsson to name a few.
I hope you enjoy the interview.
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Special thanks to Keith Johnson for doing the Interview.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Dave Thorpe

Hey everyone, Im back with another episode of Five Minutes with Fletch and this week it's with 3 x World Champion Mr David Thorpe.
I caught up with the legendary Dave Thorpe to have a chat about his incredible 2023 season as a team manager, the glory days of the 80s on the track, and his love for representing his country in MXdN. It was like stepping into a time machine and diving into the world of motocross history and I loved every minute of it!
Dave Thorpe, the man who has conquered the dirt and reached the pinnacle of motocross success. I also quizzed Dave on his role as an MX team manager and the changes in Motocross.
So, buckle up tight and get ready to dive into this episode filled with motocross magic. If you're a fan of motocross, you won't want to miss it! 

Five Minutes With Fletch - When Doug Meet Fletch

Why is Doug Dubach a legend? Because he has pretty much done it all in Motocross! From been. A large part of the development of the 4 stroke to winning a supercross main event, His extensive relationship with Factory Yamaha to being a privateer, trainer and awesome vet racer.
Doug Dubach is not only a legend, but he is also an all-round nice guy, and I don’t think I have ever seen him without a smile on his face.
I caught up with Doctor Doug Dubach for a chat at the 2023 VMXdN Foxhill event and it turns out he remembers me long before I remembered him!
I hope you enjoy the interview.
Thanks for all the support for the channel. Make sure you like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I have plenty of interviews coming up, including Southwick legend Keith Johnson, Scottish legend Billy MacKenzie and 3-time World Champion Dave Thorpe
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Special thanks to Doug Dubach for doing the Interview.