Last year, I found out that my home state, Alaska, has its own road racing series - on a local airstrip that was built in 1943. Known as Tanacross Track, this special race series was made possible in 1987 by the Carter Family and Glen Gillette. Now the torch has been passed on to Thomas Davidson and several others to help run the organization.
Known for his technical skill in tuning motorcycles, Thomas /joins me on the podcast to talk about how he grew his interest in tinkering on bikes into a career that led him to be the first Ducati Master Tech in AK then go on to be a team leader with MotoAmerica for teams such as M4 ECStar Suzuki.
Listen to us discuss the "lower 48", moto mechanics, then have an Alaskan Thai food debate.
Many thanks to Thomas for joining me for his first podcast interview.
Many more thanks to the listeners of Monki Moto Pod and Patreon supporters!
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Designed with YOU in mind, I created this series of questioning for reflection and introspection. You can play along alone, or with friends, or share an anecdote of your life in 2025 with the Monki Moto Pod community via commenting.
Enjoy listening to cool guest, Mark Jardiolin, and I chat about our answers to these questions.
All commenters will be entered into a drawing for a ~special prize~.
Thanks so much for listening to, sharing, and commenting on episodes! It has been such a great time creating content for you and I hope to stay a trail blazer in the motorcycle industry.
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Race Supermoto with AMA Golden State Championship! Details here: www.hawkmazzottamotocamp.com/
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Merry Christmas everyone! Sorry in advance! I had an energy drink prior to recording and definitely had more energy than was required to have a conversation... special thanks to Rat Bastard Energy (not an official sponsor).
We're back in the shed, recording with Mark Jardiolin and Joe Caudillo. We're talking supermoto racing plus four hot-takes on motorcycle related topics: Gear, bikes, electronic aids, and parallel-twin motorcycles.
What's your opinion? Let us know in the comments!
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An extended conversation with Joe will be on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto exclusively for all members.
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Race Supermoto with AMA Golden State Championship! Details here: www.hawkmazzottamotocamp.com/
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Thanks to Monki Moto Pod supporters
Patrons on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto. Your support is motivating! Thanks so much!
Adrian Law Firm - SoCal’s finest personal defense attorney. Call 818-562-7407 for justice
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King’s Garage - Rich knows a thing or two-hundred about most motorcycles and knows how to work on any bike. Give him a call, tell him I sent you. 714-590-6072
Fight All Tickets - SoCal Traffic Ticket fighting law firm. Saving clients time plus thousands of dollars from higher insurance premiums. FightAllTickets.com
Tommy (SUHSLOW) is back on the podcast to talk about how he's been healing from a crash that drastically changed his life. Tommy and I have the age old debate about women and men who ride motorcycles at the race track.
There are many things that go into negative experiences on track and from what I've heard, some women seem to think it's because they are female. Is that true? Listen to Monki Moto Pod and share your thoughts below.
Thanks for supporting Monki Moto Pod!
You can email me with suggestions or introduce me to people who you want to hear on the podcast: monki.moto907@gmail.com
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Thanks to Monki Moto Pod supporters
Patrons on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto. Your support is motivating! Thanks so much!
Adrian Law Firm - SoCal’s finest personal defense attorney. Call 818-562-7407 for justice
Velocity Tape - Custom vinyl wraps, motorcycle graphics, decals, and more. Bring your vision to life with VelocityTape@gmail.com
King’s Garage - Rich knows a thing or two-hundred about most motorcycles and knows how to work on any bike. Give him a call, tell him I sent you. 714-590-6072
Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association's 2025 Race Series second round (CVMA R3) took place at Chuckwalla Raceway on Dec 6 and 7, running counter clockwise and was preceded by Friday practice, which was staffed and run by Apex Assasins.
This round, we saw dramatic crashes, close racing and PRs for many in the paddock. I’ve gathered a group of racers to recap their weekend on the podcast. Evan Lutz, Tyler Crozier, Jojoe Dabalos, Miki Nagida, Gene Frerichs, and Abbie Wessels.
Thanks to Monki Moto Pod supporters
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King’s Garage - Rich knows a thing or two-hundred about most motorcycles and knows how to work on any bike. Give him a call, tell him I sent you. 714-590-6072
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Watch video replay of Sat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjcgOPrhmhU
Watch video replay of Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBwgvWisNSs
I was genuinely caught off guard when a message from a listener hit my inbox recommending a potential guest for the pod — a Massachusetts-based law firm, DiBella Law. From out here in California, it’s not every day the Monki Moto Pod gets attention from the East Coast. When I heard he also has a podcast and interviewed people with motorcycle associations in MA and New Hampshire, I had to investigate.
Chris DiBella advocates for his clients through his practice and by supporting organizations like Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA). His holistic approach to helping people alongside his family’s history with riding motorcycles for enjoyment is one of the things that drives his passion as an attorney.
Wherever you are in the world, know you might just have people to help where you may least expect it.
Thanks for listening!
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“Let’s Get Personal” with Chris DiBella
@dibellalawinjurylawyers
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Thanks to Monki Moto Pod supporters
Patrons on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto. Your support is motivating! Thanks so much!
Adrian Law Firm - SoCal’s finest personal defense attorney. Call 818-562-7407 for justice
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King’s Garage - Rich knows a thing or two-hundred about most motorcycles and knows how to work on any bike. Give him a call, tell him I sent you. 714-590-6072
Thanks SO MUCH for listing to Monki Moto Pod! I want you to enjoy this week with your friends, family, and being mindful of things you're grateful for in this season of your life.
Thank you for helping make Monki Moto awesome!
Best regards,
Tara
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Thank you to our supporters:
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Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl. velocitytape.net velocitytape@gmail.com
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 714-590-6072
When summer rolls around, you can probably find my guest, Lucas Cantarelli, out at sea, searching for blue-fin tuna. It's one of the ocean's most challenging fish to spear, which is why Lucas likes to hunt them so much. He grew up fishing with his dad, both in the USA and Brazil. He later learned to ride with his dad then went racing.
In the winter, Lucas is back in the saddle at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, chasing lap times and honing his race craft.
Thank you for listening to Monki Moto Pod!
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Let me know what you want to hear from the moto community!
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Thank you to our supporters:
Patrons on Patreon! The support means a lot to me and you directly help Monki Moto Pod reach more people and bring on more guests.
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Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl. velocitytape.net velocitytape@gmail.com
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 714-590-6072
This is the second time I've been ran into at a track in SoCal. This time I was rear ended in the bowl (T9) at Streets of Willow. Could have been much worse!
Here's an update: I'm ok, nothing broken. Bike needs some minor parts. Hospital bill to deal with and some feelings about how my track weekend ended early.
While I was crashing, I felt disappointed. I don't know if I'll get to ride this track again. It's quite important to me since it is the first track I ever rode back in 2021. Lots of great memories here! An iconic exit to my days at Streets. Hopefully, there will be more to come.
Thanks for listening!
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Let me know what you want to hear from the moto community!
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Thank you to our supporters:
Patrons on Patreon! The support means a lot to me and you directly help Monki Moto Pod reach more people and bring on more guests.
Adrian Law Firm a personal injury attorney practicing in the SoCal area. Call 818-562-7407 for a free consultation.
Fight All Tickets can help save you from traffic ticket points on your record. Tickets can cost you long-term in higher insurance premiums and potential loss of time or driving privileges.
Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl. velocitytape.net velocitytape@gmail.com
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA 714-590-6072
Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association's 2025 Race Series second round (CVMA R2) took place at Chuckwalla Raceway on Nov 1 and 2, running counter clockwise and was preceded by Friday practice, which was staffed and run by Apex Assasins.
This round, Moto America pros joined after their season completed, some theatrical races, podium finishes, and a few helicopter exits.
There were 15 races on Saturday and 18 races on Sunday. At the time of this recording all positions are provisional, but they should update to final in a few days. You can check on CVMAracing.com or SpeedHive for results.
I gathered three of the people who help behind the scenes to make CVMA come together seamlessly: Steven Ludwig and Stu “Stu-Man” with CVMA Race Operations, and Ana Mata with Honu Marshals.
I also gave spotlight to two vendors who came out to support the riders: Randy Savia with 619 Kneedraggerz and Bobby Loo with Motorrev Suspension Tuning.
My racer lineup featured 6 racers: Gio Alvarez, Ian Tam, Krino Pan, Tim Powers, Ana Mata, and Joe Caudillo.
I worked really hard on making this come to life on a short deadline and I want to thank the people who showed up and helped by sitting down for interviews with me.
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Thank you to our supporters:
Patrons on Patreon! The support means a lot to me and you directly help Monki Moto Pod reach more people and bring on more guests.
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Fight All Tickets can help save you from traffic ticket points on your record. Tickets can cost you long-term in higher insurance premiums and potential loss of time or driving privileges.
Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl.
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA
Life is unpredictable, and for most, that means chaos. The future is uncertain, and it's hard to know exactly what you'll need to make your life easier.
For Ian Tam, being ready for anything is a science: Anticipate, Pack, Do. Repeat. From VW Bus "van-life" adventures to prepping for a race weekend, Ian knows how to stay calm and prepare for the road ahead. He kept his family safe and was ahead of the evacuation during the terrifying Eaton Fire, thanks to his habit of anticipating for possibilities.
He was on the CVMA 2024 Round 3 Recap: Racer Report pod and joins me in Chuckwalla Raceway timing and scoring to talk about aspects of his moto life.
It's a deep dive into resourcefulness, critical thinking, and funny stories from lessons learned.
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Thank you to our supporters:
Patrons on Patreon! The support means a lot to me and you directly help Monki Moto Pod reach more people and bring on more guests.
Adrian Law Firm a personal injury attorney practicing in the SoCal area. Call 818-562-7407 for a free consultation.
Fight All Tickets can help save you from traffic ticket points on your record. Tickets can cost you long-term in higher insurance premiums and potential loss of time or driving privileges. FightAllTickets.com
Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl. velocitytape@gmail.com
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA
About two years ago, I got a RMZ250 for dirt riding. I raced it at Glen Helen and learned what a bummer it is to race and have to kick start a bike. So I did what every silly person would do: converted it to a supermoto.
I was curious to race, maybe hooligan or supermoto. So when I finally had a weekend available and saw Supermoto Championship in Bakersfield had an event, I signed up immediately! I was unprepared and a bit scared, but I found some very important lessons and made great memories with amazing people.
Bronson Pearce started his event because he wanted to create a premier event in his home town, Bakersfield, for people to race supermoto. It is part of an event with many shows included and thousands of fans gather each round to watch the races and cheer on. Bronson's family has a history in supermoto racing and he has competed at the highest national levels of flat track and supermoto in AMA.
The racers this event attracts are skilled riders, focused athletes, and humble, kind people. I was honored to be racing with them this weekend.
I talk with Bronson Pearce about his race series, Supermoto Championship. I also talk with Conner Waite and Graham Watson to get the racer perspective on the weekend and why they race supermoto.
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Velocity Tape, the speed accessory pros. Vinyl graphics, custom wraps, vehicle decals, and anything vinyl. velocitytape@gmail.com
Kings Garage, the motorcycle shop that I trust to keep my bike running well. Located at 9052 Garden Grove Blvd B1, Garden Grove, CA
Hey all, a racer recap is coming in to a HOT PIT near you (here!)
I talk with Lucas Cantarelli, Brian Hull, John Pecson, Evan Lutz, and Chad Lewin to get the racer recap from their perspectives. Each with interesting points about the track and their approach to racing. I ask them all one same question: WOULD YOU RATHER....(_____?)
So tune in, share with your friends who like racing, and find out what each racer would rather do.
Thanks for listening to Monki Moto Pod!
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Many deserve penalties. Some penalized deserve forgiveness. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out judgement...
I bring back trusted personal defense attorney, Scott Adrian, to discuss the case he outlined in his last Monki Moto Pod episode over a year ago. The verdict = WIN.
Other than that particular large case, he's started a new law firm to handle only traffic tickets, appeared in a Netflix show, Love Con Revenge, and is enjoying being a new father.
This is a detailed episode, so equip your headphones and enjoy!
Show Notes:
Scott's Traffic ticket clientele: 70/30, auto/moto
Scott's Injury clientele: 50/50, auto/moto
Read about false information provided by attorneys using AI on real cases.
https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/09/chatgpt-lawyer-fine-ai-regulation/
Read about con-man Christopher Earl Llyod
Rochelle tells the story of her amazing solo moto trip to Alaska and I listen in like a grandchild who is promised a handful of candy.
Find out how her encounters with a border guard, a Russian man, a pirate, an adopted family, and a saint who saved her from bears made the journey so much better than just a road trip.
Each meeting wasn’t just a quirky roadside story — it was a reminder of how the road tests you, surprises you, and ultimately shapes you into the kind of person who doesn’t just pass through life, but truly lives it.
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Friends who play together stay together, right? We started riding for different reasons, but have all come to like dirt biking. From street riding to track riding and now dirt bike riding, are we just motorcyclists on a mission to play all day anywhere?
I talk with Aaron and Mark to find out how a decade of friendship made it to dirt bike riding.
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Come with us on a 2.5 hour long conversation and story time about: a 2 and a half day road trip to FL, crashing spectacularly, miracles, beating the odds, bike mishaps, and relationship advice.
The best versions of Gene Frerichs and Joel Powell come back on Monki Moto Pod! (now Moto America Racers!)
The duo are back and have two journeys to share: Daytona and Laguna Seca. How did they go from crashing out in Daytona to placing in Moto America's Laguna Seca? Find out on Monki Moto Pod.
Video can be seen on Patreon.com/MonkiMoto or via Spotify subscription.
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Mark and I join forces for conversation hour with the purpose of talking about motorcycle maintenance. We go on a few (many) tangents covering how TikTok ruined the online experience, people who might have trouble finding the keyhole in a car, and why Alaskans plug their cars in outside.
Koko joins us for her debut.
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Henry Hovakimian is back for conversation hour (2 hrs)! Listen in to our conversation that covers the unique Porsche-made motorcycle, Henry's one-of-a kind sleeper car, the Ford Focus RS, racing cops on the freeway, and more.
When recording, Henry was waiting on his car, a Ford Focus, to come back from his mechanic in the Mid-West. He has since JUST got it back and is happily driving around, despite his pessimism about ever getting the car back on the podcast.
Find out about his record time trip to San Diego and back and much more.
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Thank you Adrian Law Firm for the best motorcyclist and driver representation in SoCal! 818-562-7407 for a free consultation.
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