Flatout Podcast

Smoko & Mat catch up after what has been a choatic month, from bucks parties, to weddings, track days and a few pro solos for good measure.

Smoko and Mat catch up with long time friend Chris Taylor to talk about B Spec racing, the Harris Hill challenge series and the brand new GOTA (Garages of the Americas). We got to checkout the new garages which are amazing, if you have any interest find Chris on socials under Chris Taylor Racing Services I am sure he would be happy to show you around.

Mat and Smoko catch up during the snowpocalypse in Austin to chat about the 2026 Season!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!