Flatout Podcast

Mat and Smoko catch up with Todd Robberts to go over this years entries into the Stromberg and Solex Carb award nominations preseented at the 2025 Spokes Year End Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat kick off the new year by looking back at 2025. We cover the past few events we have both run with Spokes, local SCCA regions and a few additional track days thrown in there for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat sit down with John Hunter, the SCCA's Manager of National Time Trials, to unpack one of the most transformational periods in the program's history. 2025 introduced the innovative Targa format and a season-long championship structure, but 2026 is bringing even bigger changes with a coast-to-coast expansion, separate East and West series, and the first-ever Time Attack National Championship at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Texas.John walks us through how competitors responded to the new formats, explains the strategy behind splitting into regional series, and reveals what the partnership with Global Time Attack means for West Coast racers. We also dive into the technical side with discussions about the new one-year rule cycle and significant rule changes coming for 2026. Whether you're planning your competition calendar or just curious about the future of grassroots time attack, this episode has the insider perspective you need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko sat down with several members, new and old of the Road Trip Racing Team out of Austin Texas to talk about their experiences at the SCCA Solo Nationals back in September. The chat focus' more on the off track activities then it does the racing so we hope you enjoy a slightly different perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know now that Mat didn't take a direct route home, but neither did Danny Moore of Denim Industrial Composites. Join us as we get caught up on the boys weekend at Gridlife Autobahn post SCCA Autocross Solo Nationals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat went on a bit of a walkabout after nationals and has only just returned home! Theres a lot to debrief on and we plan on covering everything in the next 3-4 episodes so join us to learn all about his trips and travels across the country! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat are in full swing with their prep for nationals, are you ready for Solo Nats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat and a crew from Austin head to Gridlife Road America, the weekend was full of mechanical issues, adventure and good times. Join in to hear all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko heads to Packwood Washington to hitch a couple of co-drives with Todd Roberts in his DP Miata and Cameron DeGoff in his FS Camaro. The trip didn't quite go to plan but we had an adventure none the less. Join us as Smoko, Todd and Mat reflect on the trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko & Mat catch up about the recent Gridlife event, and drama... along with talking about solo nats prep/reg. We are also super excited to announce that shirts for Mat and Danny are now available, head to @flatout_podcast on Instagram for details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may have seemed like Mat and Smoko took a bit of a break, but it was quite the opposite, the duo have been #flatout running track days at Cota, battling it out at the SCCA's Spring Nationals, crewing for a mate at Gridlifes midwest fest, and more. We finally found some time to sit down and record to catch yall up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat catch up to talk all about Smoko's lap around the country with Doug Rowse in his C7 Z06 for the 2025 One Lap of America. The duo finished 13th overall, 8th in GT1 and 2nd in Stock but not without some challenges! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko spent the weekend in the pit lane at COTA with Dave Ogburn and the Lupe Tortilla team at GT World Challenge. Dave and Smoko catch up after taking the podium in the 3-hour GT4 endurance race! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCCA Targa Texasland is in full effect. Smoko invited the entire Targa crew to the Smoko Motorsports World Headquarters in Austin TX to host the race and learn more about the event. Tune in to hear all about day one action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat sit down to cacth up on the SCCA Killer Bee Tour, Super Lap Battle, Targa Texas, One Lap of America and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat & Smoko catch up back to back weeks of Pro Solo events in Las Vegas with the SCCA for Smoko and local track days at Harris Hill, Spokes Autocross at River City Community Church for Mat and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat hit the road with the entire RTRT crew to Beeville for the Super Bee Pro Solo! Tune in to find out how we did, who had issues and more! Smoko is off to Las Vegas for more pro solo this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smoko and Mat catch up with good friend Dan Bullis who is currently getting ready for the 2025 season to kick off, his wedding and a whole lot more, tune in to the today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat and Smoko catch up after competing at Spokes Event 2 and hanging out at NASCAR at COTA which was more fun that we could have imagined! Next ep will be live from Beeville SUPER Pro Solo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat & Smoko finally get a chance to sit down with Texas Dave (Dave Carapetyan) the owner and visionary behind Rally Ready Driving School. Dave shares stories about how he got into rally, the early years of building the school and some cool stories with partners like Red Bull, F1 Drivers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.