SmokeOut 26 is almost here, and this episode of ShopTalk brings together one of the most powerful stories we’ve had on the show, along with custom motorcycles, Garage Build-Off updates, new parts, and the final countdown to Salisbury.
Chris, Mark, and Heather sit down with Tim Duffy, the retired FDNY firefighter and Navy veteran whose motorcycle became part of one of the most recognized photographs from September 11, 2001.
Tim shares what happened that morning, how he made his way to Ground Zero, what he experienced there, and how motorcycles became part of his life in the years that followed.
He also talks about One Soldier, One Dog, One Team, the organization he founded to help pair veterans with companion and support dogs while giving rescue dogs a second chance.
Also in this episode, Cabana Dan shows off his aged 1915 Harley-Davidson board tracker, we draw the final keys for the 1995 Heritage Softail giveaway, and the remaining builders in the SmokeOut Garage Build-Off check in as the deadline gets close.
Plus, we take a look at the Brock’s Performance Attack Swing Arm for late-model baggers, talk about the upcoming MotorDrome race program, and cover what’s ahead at SmokeOut 26.
SmokeOut 26
September 10–13, 2026
Rowan County Fairgrounds
Salisbury, North Carolina
Event details, tickets, builders, and more at SmokeOut.com
