Listen to part one from last week where Mike talks about how he got started on bikes and how his friendships with his moto crew enriched his life.

In this episode, Mike talks about how joining his first race tested him in ways he did not expect.

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Part 1 of 2 - Mike Gorospe and Mark Jardiolin

In this episode, we talk about how they met (oddly), became quick buds, and have somehow spent their lives alongside each other while still making a life for themselves as individuals.

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Golden State Championship round 3 took place from June 5th to June 7th in Redding CA, at a track facility located just behind the Redding airport. The Shasta Supermoto Club and Shasta Kart Klub run events here for club members and there is an MX track, Stillwater MX, and a drag strip, Redding Drag Strip.

Hawk Mazzotta hosted this event and put in quite a bit of work to make it happen. With city and other organization push back, it was not an easy round to bring to life. He talks about some of his challenges as well as the amazing course designed to push rider skill, exercise speed and test the ability of the finest supermoto riders in the state of California.

I'm graced with the presence of 5 racers for this round: Conner Waite, Rylee, Cassidy Haas, Jeff Chen, and Don. Each have their own unique perspective on the weekend and point out different things they love about Redding.

If you are interested in racing with the AMA Golden State Championship, go to https://www.hawkmazzottamotocamp.com/golden-state-championship

Drop a comment if you love motos, racing, or want to ask questions. Come race with us!

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Every rider knows setbacks are part of the journey, but few personify resilience like today’s guest. Known to the community as Bucky Sacrilege, he’s here to talk about his passion for teaching riders to be safer and smarter on two wheels. But we’re also diving into the grit behind the gear—how Bucky overcame major injuries and personal setbacks with a raw philosophy: adapt or die. We're talking canyon riding, big risks, and having fun through it all.

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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MMP Radio show is on! And it is just me! Hope you enjoy this short episode. Thanks for listening <3

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It's time to pull up your pants and sit your butt down, this interview with Adam Cramer and TJ will educate and entertain you.

Adam Cramer has raced side cars for over a decade and brings his monkey, TJ to the podcast to talk about how they both met, got into racing, and take us on some wild tangents!

If you're interested in racing side cars, reach out to him [email protected]

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Rich Hua is back... for burgers?

Motorcycle collision repair, business advice(???), and timing - all discussed here on Monki Moto Pod!

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Everyone likes a good movie, for entertainment, excitement, and exposure to new ideas. Several MORE pieces of cinema caught my attention for their portrayal of motorcycle culture - particularly, in different decades and countries.

Although this podcast only covers three more movies, I have even more in my pocket for another episode. Listen to Part 1

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Watch links

Supercross 2005 - Action 

Full Throttle 1995 - Action Drama

His Motorbike, Her Island 1986 - Romance Drama

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Sources

Supermoto at Grange

Source of map Long Beach Grand prix

1995 Honda NSR250 R SP Rothman's Livery

Yamaha TZR250 SPR

Kawasaki and Meguro Works 650RSW3

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The CVMA 2025-2026 season finished with round 7 on April 24, 25, and 26. Many of the racers who have been on the podcast took home trophies and some with championships. Overall, this year was a test for many, with major crashes mid year for a few and bikes not working how they should. Excitement from PRs and close races were captured on YouTube with 951 Live. All the while, comradery and the supportive paddock gathered each month, out in Desert Center, CA.

For this round, I interviewed Ian Tam, Anthony Estrada, John Pecson and Mike Hale.

I want to thank Ana with the Honu Marshals for having me on her safety team for the rounds I was able to attend. I also want to thank Part Time Racers for their care every weekend I spent in the desert.

Thanks for listening! This is the first season I covered each race round and I think it went great. If you have suggestions for the next batch of CVMA race recaps, please comment below!

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Cassidy Haas joins me for a full episode to school me on the essence of flat track racing and how he got into the sport. Growing up, he'd see dirt track racing as an inspiration - later in life, sending it fully into the corners and the community.

Listen up to find out how this dream became a reality.

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King's Garage - for helping us keep our bikes running and safe. Visit them at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 92844⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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