Steve Matthes
Steve Matthes is a Canadian-born Freelance Journalist who before he started pecking away at the keyboard was a factory and privateer mechanic on the sx/mx circuit for 11 years. He worked for such riders as Kelly Smith, Shaun Kalos, Nick Wey and the love of his life, Tim Ferry. He's well-connected in the industry and writes with a sharp wit. Most people are tired of him bringing up the '99 Summercross win he scored with Ferry as well as informing everybody of everything Canadian all the time but we put up with it. Steve is married, lives in Las Vegas with his wife Angie and their four foster Bassett Hounds named Annie, Hank, Fred and Hogan.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: IndianapolisMarch 18, 2024Is it over for anyone not named Jett Lawrence? Are tough track conditions good or bad? Did the AMA President like the jokes? JT, Weege, and Matthes discuss all, and take fan questions.
- 450 Words: Billy HartleMarch 13, 2024Steve Matthes catches up with Ken Roczen’s new mechanic, Billy Hartle. “We’ve been having some success, so he’s happy and comfortable. It’s been pretty good.”
- Observations: BirminghamMarch 13, 2024Matthes on a new venue, the track build (which he and Weege disagree on), and more. Also, Deegan.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: BirminghamMarch 11, 2024JT, Weege, and Matthes discuss: is acceptance sinking in for Jett's title rivals? Is Vialle The Guy? Can a mud track work? Do press box meals matter? Plus rough nights for Anstie, Deegan and a Monster Girl.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Chris Elliott March 6, 2024Where, what, why and how behind a privateer team. The Team Solitaire co-owner talks about supercross, his roots in ESPN FMX, issues to deal with, and more.
- Open Mic: Down in a HoleMarch 6, 2024His bike was magical a year ago. Now he’s struggling. Justin Barcia speaks to Steve Matthes about why.
- Observations: DaytonaMarch 6, 2024Steve Matthes dishes on...wait this is now his favorite round of the year? How did that happen?
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: DaytonaMarch 4, 2024JT, Weege, and Matthes talk about everything from Jett’s dominance, Vialle’s win, the track, fans rushing the podium, great seats, Steve's week in Florida, and more.
- Racer X Films: Triumph TF 250-X Bike IntroFebruary 27, 2024Kris Keefer and Steve Matthes test out Triumph's new motocross bike, the TF 250-X, in Florida.
- The List: Tomac Arguments February 27, 2024Matthes and JT argue over whether or not Beast Mode is back to stay.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: ArlingtonFebruary 26, 2024Weege, JT, and Matthes discuss race winners Haiden Deegan and Cooper Webb, and Jett Lawrence, Tomac, Forkner, and much more from the seventh round.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Troy LeeFebruary 22, 2024Steve Matthes wrote a magazine feature on the man, the myth, the legend, and decided to give us the full interview here. They talk about his career, selling the business, what’s next, starting the race team, and more.