For the first time, The Whiskey Throttle Show went on the road and set up shop at RedBud! At the track in the shadow of LaRocco’s Leap at RedBud MX we sat down with multi-time national champion Mike “The Rock” LaRocco
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@carmelotansengco4605 Жыл бұрын
Mike won the '96 Washougal National round with a 2-2. I can't forget him and Henry going flat out side by side. If they hooked handlebars that time, it would have been ugly. Great ride.
@scottackerman898111 ай бұрын
That was a great race for sure.
@DannyPopov5 жыл бұрын
Damn LaRocco is still shredded! Was so happy to see him on here--I was always a huge fan of the rock. There are few people as badass as this dude.
@carmelotansengco4605 Жыл бұрын
He was also nicknamed 'The Shark' if I'm not mistaken. I remember watching the 250 Nationals of 1994 and the way Larocco would come out of the pack and reel in other riders was so incredible. Stanton was no match for him that year.
@dustink27632 жыл бұрын
First watch of this episode 2 years late. Such a fantastic episode. Always loved Mike. I remember when I was probably 10 or 11 on 65s asking him during a track walk how to get good starts 🤣🤣 He probably thought I was being such a smart ass
@jordanbuss90965 жыл бұрын
Back in 2003 at washougal he told me I was too young to be his fan, I spouted off all his stats, and he just gave me a look and signed my poster haha. Legend! Thank you for putting Mike on!
@jamesliebsch2463 Жыл бұрын
Excellent to hear the rock..thank you ping
@twomuchskll5 жыл бұрын
great to see mike on the show, he was always my favorite rider ! ! !
@colinthurmeier2815 жыл бұрын
As expected, another great show guys! 🙂 Of course, I didn't expect this to be as 'Entertaining' some of the previous ones. But I was impressed by your effort to get Rock to talk. He's always seemed like the type of guy that only likes to talk if there's something worth saying. One of the hardest working guys the sport has ever seen. True Legend! 🏁🤘😎
@rcafmaintainer37235 жыл бұрын
I run into Larocco at the last Toronto race 2017 I believe. He was waiting to pay for his parking just like everyone else. He is genuine when he says he just wants to be a normal person. I spoke to him a bit about the team and also how Chad was gunning for his milestone of longest lasting rider in super cross, he laughed. Stand up guy, he is actually quite shy.
@brucekendall524 жыл бұрын
Another great rider from the past together with being a decent human being.Thks for the show.JHB-SA
@fielden4255 жыл бұрын
it's so great when you let grant drink
@matthewlewis99964 жыл бұрын
Used to live 25min away. Went to a couple nationals in the 90's. Best party I've ever been to
@MORE_DIRT3595 жыл бұрын
Best one yet!! Class act dude and I love this road show deal!
@markmtbrider5 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite racers. Really was a golden era.....he looks like he is ready for pro wrestling now!
@kalebfew31865 жыл бұрын
This is awesome my favorite talk show is now partnered with my favorite bike brand
@ivorgilford90915 жыл бұрын
Hilarious Langston slowly getting pissed good skills
@kevinbartlett85155 жыл бұрын
Ping & GL, epic show boys and one of my all-timers. (Digging out my 96 bell replica) #ridetillyoudie. Stoked thanks boys!
@cxazaza5 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best!!! I can't wait for each show. You are so real, you talk about real stuff not fluff and you're so funny and fun to watch. Thanks for doing the show it's the best on the net!!!
@egger25005 жыл бұрын
wow congratulations and "Thank you very very much" to go on with this show - I'm 46 now; so I hope you will go on for the next at least 55 years.
@justinfee8195 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah the Rock I remember I got his autograph in 94 at Red Bud he was cool then and still is. I think he had a mullet then 👍
@lewdog83265 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@carmelotansengco4605 Жыл бұрын
The best exchange: Grant, "It's a lot of bike." David, "He's a lot of man." Mike, "Don't make it weird." 😂😂😂😂😂
@davidmichael195115 күн бұрын
Since 1993, he's gone undefeated in the 500cc U.S. National Series. It's been 32 years since anyone else has won it 😢
@projectblue17515 жыл бұрын
Grant is the Best commentator in the sport, they should have him in supercross as well, I like pingrey as well...
@shanecade59424 жыл бұрын
He's great however I think emig is a pretty awesome commentator
@jasong53215 жыл бұрын
"You poor thing. Are you ok?" LMAOOOOO
@JokersWild70 Жыл бұрын
Iron Mike. No one in his era was tougher. He just never quit. His starts were just about the worst in the sport, but he was usually one of, if not the, fastest rider on the track. I met Mike twice, '95 and '99, and he was great both times. Totally nice and we chatted for a minute the second time. He wasn't cold or a jerk in any way.
@leerjet185 жыл бұрын
First of all these podcasts are way too long for my patience. But when I saw Mike LaRacco as a guest I had to listen. He was my favorite racer to watch years ago, he usually didn't start well, but came on strong at the end of the moto. So much so that McGraths mechanic would put on his pit board, "He's coming! " and that meant one person, Mike. Anyone else remember that?
@jonruger2 жыл бұрын
Podcasting isn’t for you than the point is they are loose long form conversations. You want short cookie cutter questions watch boring old TV
@mike23417Ай бұрын
man i shook mikes hand and got a picture with him at pontiac in 2000 and this guy has HUGE hands. his hand dwarfed mine!!! i have small hands compared to ALOT of people but man mikes paws are GIANT!!!
@jamespatterson20025 жыл бұрын
grant is hammered...larocco is great
@podcastparlor41285 жыл бұрын
Great work gentlemen! Hey if you can handle your booze more power to ya! Keep enjoying making these!
@jlamarche10885 жыл бұрын
Nice, ive been patiently waiting for this for too long.
@Davido505 жыл бұрын
Red Bud 2019 was terrific but very hot in NW Michigan that day.
@carmelotansengco4605 Жыл бұрын
Mike finished third at the second supercross of '96 if I remember correctly. McGrath 1, Bradshaw 2, Larocco 3.
@rainman29885 жыл бұрын
Langston is lit towards the end! Haha
@erlstone5 жыл бұрын
nice one. good points about self belief.
@44sammy43 жыл бұрын
Larroco is such a good ambassador for the sport showing age and staying power alone pay off if you put the work in
@markfrederick78895 жыл бұрын
The rock LaRocco, shoulda brought Sr with him lol
@toad3978 Жыл бұрын
That would have been great. Mike Sr. can tell a good story and he can get real animated! What a great guy.
@prestonsolis28475 жыл бұрын
This was awesome.
@Orban_rides14 жыл бұрын
just when I expected GL to fall out of his chair he would wake up and say something funny.
@SOLDOZER5 жыл бұрын
The reality of it is!!!!!!!
@utahdesertrider18065 жыл бұрын
Damage, Inc. I’m watching this right now and if he keeps saying that I’m gonna shoot my self 😂
@jonruger2 жыл бұрын
Damn mike is super jacked
@walken1995 жыл бұрын
Langston is so pissed by the end of the show that nothing he is saying makes much sense, its quite funny to watch
@scottackerman89812 жыл бұрын
Iron Mike!
@krisosborn64505 жыл бұрын
Seriously Ping, every time Grant interrupts you or a guest, make him lift his shirt and perform the truffle shuffle.
@johntomasik15558 ай бұрын
I'll remember Larocco as the racer that other racers were darn lucky he didn't get good starts.
@georgewcamp5 жыл бұрын
Cool guy.
@TravT1985 жыл бұрын
Mike "the reality of it is" LaRocco
@Ygggthqn5 жыл бұрын
Lol, exactly what I was going to say! haha
@user936345 жыл бұрын
Alongside Grant "I'm with you 100%" Langston
@brendentobin41565 жыл бұрын
A great episode. I can still hear Art Eckman " Mike LaRocco with the holeshot,...(stunned silence)……. now there's something you don't see everyday " :) All the riders in the late 80's early 90's had resting bitch faces till McGrath came along. Great show boys...
@utahdesertrider18065 жыл бұрын
I feel like watching LaRacco was fun
@depweg10925 жыл бұрын
Really bummed I didn't make it out there this year.
@louiedangelo38435 жыл бұрын
grant is hammered. lol great job boys.
@chknshack22205 жыл бұрын
Love the show!! I thought the icon was gonna be on soon?
@alexsaucedo80322 жыл бұрын
Mike Mike. awww Mike. lmao. hahahahaha. lol. funny as fuck 🤣
@depweg10925 жыл бұрын
I didn't know I said Honda weird until you call Todd out on it. Thanks
@nickhansen32925 жыл бұрын
Look at GL at 3:00 and look at GL at 2:02:05
@mxb53465 жыл бұрын
Brad LACKEY next !!!!!
@kylemcnab9275 жыл бұрын
This was great. Good ole national, dehydration and alcohol. Hahah
@thebordenasylum77265 жыл бұрын
Loved the story about Emig. Jeff has never brought it up and nobody has ever asked him about his side of the story.
@thebordenasylum77265 жыл бұрын
'99 High Point I was standing around the Honda rig and he came over, grabbed me by the shirt and pulled me over so he could sign it
@matcmusic4 жыл бұрын
Grant Langston! STOOOOP talking!
@motokev27273 жыл бұрын
Where's Gaylon Mosier ?
@rustyshackleford55495 жыл бұрын
53:50 RED BUUUUUUUUUD!
@pags19815 жыл бұрын
lol...great show
@krustiestone15965 жыл бұрын
Holy Punch Drunk Batman!
@wtfftw245 жыл бұрын
Great interview as always! News about David Bailey's one?
@kevinvandusen37775 жыл бұрын
Giuliano Gullini I think it’s the next “live” broadcast in September at TLD
@wtfftw245 жыл бұрын
@@kevinvandusen3777 thanx Kevin 👍👋
@charliemike135 жыл бұрын
Wow! Too expensive to run race bike as practice bike... so there is a massive difference it would seem between the pros and privateers. I thought there were rules governing what can be done to a bike for that reason, but it sounds like the differences are quite vast.
@jkell4115 жыл бұрын
What?
@joeraines88365 жыл бұрын
Can you leave grants mic. OFF . Thought larocco was gonna split his wig....
@nvmcrider84755 жыл бұрын
Is that a laugh track in the background?
@jlamarche10885 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me what the intro song is?
@weltwelt59935 жыл бұрын
Volbeat, a warriors call.. They kill
@bernhardleitgeb34885 жыл бұрын
Please keep Grant sober he can't handel it . Interrupting and being rude isn't good for the conversation and representation of your sponsors
@robertlytle63005 жыл бұрын
Do the show at the rest of the rounds
@weltwelt59935 жыл бұрын
Excessive heat and drinks dont mix... this podcast could have been so much better. Talking to you GL, you interrupted at least a dozen times, and some of them were to fill in the story with your own story. Mike already isn't much of a talker, and you killed plenty of good stories and explanation. You had your podcast. Lolz He could have expounded on some juicy stuff that could have been some stuff that had never been talked about, im mildly disappointed. Still good podcast considering the the circumstances, but not great. Keep it indoors and A/C. Lolz Thats the reality!!! Hahahhahahah
@weltwelt59935 жыл бұрын
Sleeping and posting? Amazing, makes me wanna crank 46 and 2
@motomuz10925 жыл бұрын
whos the lucky squid that got grants sweaty hat
@chrisgleis28215 жыл бұрын
Lining the track with tires is a bad idea.
@marty96605 жыл бұрын
Mike's mom asked if we want pancakes at Unadilla back in 92 I guess
@aaronanderson76193 жыл бұрын
Thats some real deal class right there. Not happening these days.
@PriapismSD5 жыл бұрын
Dude it is bad enough when Ping keeps smacking his lips each weekend with the "tsk" sound, but now he crunches ice in his mouth with a mic right there. I don't want to stop listening to the podcasts but it is infuriating listening to that, bro
@fredgarvinMP5 жыл бұрын
Google "Misophonia". It's obviously not life threatening but I suffer from it too, lol.
@sharplespaul5 жыл бұрын
Dam Ping throwing elbows?? Move over personal space there bro...Lol
@beauburnett84795 жыл бұрын
Get hooked up with proper 12 whiskey.
@scottaustin12135 жыл бұрын
GL the next time you have A thought, keep it to your self.
@p3kab00icu4 жыл бұрын
Did anyone count how many times Mike said "reality"? Uhg... He even added the word "real" in front of it a couple times. It's too much. I have to find something else to listen to. GL had the right idea (drink every time Mike says it).
@359Joey15 күн бұрын
Didnt notice that, but take a drink every time Mike reached for the can. Im thinking it was just a nervous reaction to him being on camera.
@tm643racing5 жыл бұрын
Gl and ping are funny mofos !! Roc is a stud but boring as fuc to talk to 😂😂