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.
- Observations: Foxborough April 17, 2024Steve Matthes has the only column that dives deep into Benny Bloss' whoop speed, throw out a Star Yamaha rumor, get Lars' take on Jett's start, and more.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Foxborough April 15, 2024Weege, JT, and Matthes, recap Webb's speed, Deegan's win, crazy math in the 450 class, and predictions for the titles.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Josh Coppins April 10, 2024The New Zealand moto legend talks about his Yamaha team, Jed Beaton, AMA Supercross, and more.
- Between the Motos: Kyle Peters on Arenacross ChallengesApril 8, 2024Illness, injury, and tough competition. Still, the Phoenix Racing Honda rider earned his fifth AMA Arenacross title. “This one was probably the toughest mentally and just everything that came along with it, for sure.”
- Between The Motos: Justin ShantieApril 4, 2024Adam Cianciarulo’s mechanic, Justin Shantie, is leaving the two-wheel world for NASCAR. "Never mind the stuff I have here, leaving the people there is the hardest thing."
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: Mark JohnsonApril 4, 2024The owner of REP Suspension talks about starting a suspension company, working with AEO Powersports, KYB Inserts, and more.
- Observations: St. LouisApril 3, 2024Steve Matthes gives his opinion on St. Louis Supercross.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: St. LouisApril 1, 2024Weege, JT, Matthes, and Keefer recap Tomac and Kitchen wins, Barcia’s accidental run-in with Jett Lawrence, Supercross Futures, and much more from Missouri.
- 450 Words: Why Go 450?March 27, 2024Although he sat sixth in 250SX West points, Mitchell Oldenburg decided to go 450 full time. "I’m past that point of sending it and praying basically to make it."
- Observations: SeattleMarch 27, 2024Steve Matthes has notes on every main event rider from Saturday.
- Fly Racing Racer X Podcast: SeattleMarch 25, 2024Can Kitchen keep this up? The Jasons join Steve Matthes to debate that, plus Webb and Sexton's main event battle, Jett Lawrence's decisions, and lots of lots of Jeremy McGrath talk.
- Observations: IndianapolisMarch 20, 2024Matthes on Indy, Triple Crown races, and The Jett.