Motorsport Podcasts

​Motorsport:

THE STARTLINE PODCAST WITH BETH ESPEY:

• Startline Ep 20 - Two wheels, future uncertain: Israel Gillette

  In this episode, Israel Gillette, a motorcycle racer originally from Tennessee, tells a powerful story of resilience and reinvention. After stepping away from the sport for years, he reignited his racing career in 2017, driven by an unshakable desire to chase unfinished dreams. Now based in Romania, Israel reflects on the profound influence of his loyal dogs, Daisy, Dandy and now Duke, whose companionship has been a quiet but constant source of strength both on and off the track. His journey has been anything but straightforward. Along the way, Israel has faced deeply personal losses and the pressures of navigating business setbacks, moments that tested his resolve as much as any race ever could. Yet through it all, his focus has never wavered. With his sights firmly set on the Manx Grand Prix, he speaks passionately about what racing represents to him: freedom, self-belief, and the courage to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked against you. Surrounded by a hard-earned support network and fuelled by a renewed sense of purpose, Israel looks to the future with determination and optimism; not just to compete, but to prove that it’s never too late to return stronger, faster, and more focused than ever. You can find Israel's  Moto Mutt International YouTube channel here, his Instagram here and take some time to read his blog. We also hear from MGP rider Harley Rushton in this episode, about what he wishes he's known before taking on the Mountain Course for the first time. You can find Harley on Facebook here and Instagram here and I recorded a Journey to a Dream podcast with Harley which you can find here. If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, you can email beth@startline.im 

JOURNEY TO A DREAM WITH BETH ESPEY:

• Journey to a Dream - Live from the Queen's!

  For the first time, we have taken Journey to a Dream out on the road, recording an episode in front of a live audience at The Queen's pub on Douglas Promenade.Beth was joined by Manx riders, Grant Thomson, Rory Parker and Marcus Simpson.Thank you to Okells for supporting this event and to Lee and Carol Bartram for organising everything.Thank you to Hannah McHugh for the photographs on the night.It was all to raise money for Tracey's Pictures who support newcomers every year and you can watch the progamme on Manx Radio's YouTube channel here.Journey to a Dream is brought to you by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here and also the Manx Motorcycle Club.And if you've enjoyed this podcast, you might like Startline - you can check that out here.To get in touch with Beth, you can email bethespey@manxradio.com

ATTENTION PADDOCK: 

• TT Archive: 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT - Full Commentary

  Full commentary from the 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT. With two victories already secured at TT 2000, Joey Dunlop achieved a hat-trick of wins in the 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT taking his 26th, and final, win on the Mountain Course.

SOUTHERN 100 RACING:

• Southern 100 - Sidecar Championship Race - Thursday 10th July 2025

  Full commentary of the Daryl Blake Construction Sidecar Championship Race over eight laps.Tim Glover, Rob Pritchard and Chris Kinley describe the action.

 

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