We caught up with Jarod Vanderkooi prior to last weekend's race in Atlanta. We talked about his expectations heading into the second round of the 2018 season, what its like to have an opportunity to ride an Indian and Harley-Davidson factory bike in a six month span, and his love for B-Dubs.

📸 Jodi Johnson

00:24 - Scottie Update

01:03 - Jarod Vanderkooi intro

01:32 - Who the hell is this?

01:55 - Where did the new nickname come from?

02:49 - How did you get into motorcycles?

03:36 - Talks of his family of racers

04:06 - The tale of ole Kill-switch Vanderkooi

05:12 - Talks about the first motorcycle races

06:11 - Talks of winning his first pro race at the Springfield Mile

06:54 - Talks about his successful 2014 season

09:28 - Rookie of the year in 2015…anything stick out?

10:40 - Expectations heading in 2017 with Richie Morris Racing

12:56 - Talks about the progression of the 2017 season

13:56 - Talks about getting the call from Indian Motorcycle to ride for Brad Baker

15:59 - Talks about the chance to ride bikes from the two factory bikes in a 6 month period

17:55 - When did you find out that you would not be returning to RMR?

20:00 - Is the training you did in Florida heading into the 2018 season going to help you?

22:36 - Talks about his mechanic for the 2018 season

23:40 - How are you communicating with the team?

24:25 - Talks about pre-season testing prior to Daytona

24:51 - How cool is it to ride for the factory team?

25:31 - What were the first impressions of the XG750?

26:19 - Talks of bouncing things off teammate Sammy Halbert

27:38 - Did you see Stevie Bonsey losing his tire in Daytona?

29:20 - Talks of his day in Daytona

32:04 - Expectations heading in Woodstock for Round 2

33:11 - Who is your toughest competition for 2018?

33:22 - What is your favorite race track?

33:56 - Why did you choose #20?

34:50 - Whats your favorite place to eat while on the road?