Minibikin' Ain't Eazy

What do minibikes and a non-profit focused on our teenagers' mental health and wellness have in common?  Nothing!  And that's the point according to Chris Robey (CEO, TeenLife NGO), our guest this week.  GoPowerSports is a proud sponsor of TeenLife's mission, and 100% of the proceeds from last year’s raffle bikes went to support their mission.  We talk about how you (yes, you!) can get...

Welcome back for another season of minibikes, go-karts, and everything in between! In this episode, we were lucky to sit down with the chronicler of Compton minibikes, DaeDae (@inthelifewithdaedae).  He breaks down some of his experiences, as well as: What’s special about the race scene in Compton? What’s he excited about the minibike scene in Texas and the rest of the US? Where does he see mini-b...

Full Circle with Taylor Yochum | Minibikin' Ain't Eazy - Episode 16 (Season 1 Finale) Minibikin’ Ain’t Eazy comes full circle to close out Season 1.  Since he was there at episode 1, it seemed only right that we’d end the current season with our first guest: Taylor Yochum!  In this episode, we talk about: Our takeaways from the 1st Annual Pull Start Picnic: What would we change and why?  H...

Howdy, partners. Come on down to this week's Minibikin' Ain't Eazy episode, where we're joined by GoPowerSports Co-Owner (and 2nd Generation Kart and Bike Rider): Tim Yochum. He's shootin' from the hip about: How his business decisions are guided by faith. What is GoPowerSports doing to help the community? How did a go-kart track evolve into GoPowerSports and Karting Distri...

Andrew Porter, one of the fastest racers on minibikes right now, sat down to share his experiences riding and how he got into the sport. Tune in to hear more, including: - What was it like riding in the GPS 180 and Lime 100? - How does he train for endurance races? - How does he feel about going 100mph on a mini bike? - What would he like to see in the sport over the next few years? --------------...

Minibike enthusiast, collector, and all around Odd-Fellow Harley Rangel stopped by to share his history with Minibikes and his perspective on some of our new merch. Also discussed in this episode: What is the Endgame for Collectors? Why does Harley prefer vintage bikes to modern? How can minibikes be used to promote community spirit? GoPowerSports is your family-owned Minibike and Go-Kart performa...

In this Minibikin' Ain't Eazy episode, Mark Smith (Race Director, Lime 100) sits down to share what he's learned from the past few years running the Lime 100. Jason, Zane and Bernie also pick his brain about: - Setting Standards across Minibike Races. - Is it more fun to ride a big bike slow or a small bike fast? - Why do people's foot pegs keep coming off? - Why mini biking may be...

In this episode of Minibikin' Ain't Eazy, we're joined by Isaac from Cars and Cameras for our final episode filmed at Pate Swap Meet 2023. If you're interested in cool builds, mechanics, or mechanics who make cool builds, then you'll love this episode!  Isaac chats with us about: - What's his favorite build on the channel? - When he first got his hands dirty working on vehi...

Jeramie Cozad from Strictly Customs came out to Pate 2023 with a handful of bikes and a three-way trade in the works. Who and what was he trading? Tune in for the answers to these and more questions, including: What’s the next bike he’s got his eye on? Who is his inspiration in Mini Biking? What does he look for in a build? What events is he looking forward to? ____________________________________...

Our lineup of Pate Swap Meet 2023 content continues with “Everybody’s Mechanic,” Charles from Cars and Cameras!  He took time from signing all the autographs to sit down with us and talk about: - Being a new father and spending time with your kids. Why he’s fascinated by fish tanks. His favorite projects featured on their channel. What he does with his spare time. And advice for anyone wanting to...

During Pate Swap Meet 2023, the heavens opened up, and we were graced by a visit from THE GoKartGod, Eric.  He enlightened us on the following topics: How does he explain his success? Why he wants to make go-karts affordable for everyone. What did he do before his GoKart ascension? What projects does he have coming down the pipeline? What’s the best advice he’s ever received? _____________________...

This week we take a trip to Pate Swap Meet 2023, and have our friend and YouTube royalty John Inzerillo in the hot seat. He raps with us about: The start of CarsandCameras (it wasn’t always go-karts and minibikes). Which is more popular on YouTube: Minibike or Go-Kart content? What’s his favorite (and least favorite) project they’ve worked on? His hot takes on the eternal question: pie or cake? Th...

This week we have Engine Builder Extraordinaire Paul Crafton stop by to share his origin story (hint: he was bit by a radioactive engine) and talk with us about: How he got into dirt oval racing, and why he still works on engines for racers. How “Stock” is Stock Racing? The love and time he pours into every engine. Why you should ALWAYS wear a helmet. P.S.: Congrats to the Craftons, and welcome to...

Episode 5: It’s All About Family (w/ Dave Merrell) GoPowerSports Co-owner, Veteran, Amateur Golfer, and Jason's Dad, Dave Merrell, sat down to talk with us about how he went from Air Force NCO to GoKart entrepreneur.  Themes explored in this episode include: Fostering independence and initiative in your employees and children. Memories from his days at Rockwood GoKart Track. Thoughts on the re...

Jebb Trione from Temple Harley Drags stops by the studio to share some hard-won wisdom from the track. Themes explored in this episode: The support and camaraderie found in the drag racing community. The importance of supporting younger and first-time riders who are interested in the sport. How minibike drag racing is a gateway hobby for all sorts of automotive and mechanical pursuits. Why you nee...

We sit down with salesman extraordinaire Evan Speir to rap about how he got started with minibikes, why he loves vintage Hornets, and what he’s got in the works for the Pull Start Picnic. Also, learn about how fishing and working on minibikes relate in his life and why you better keep your vintage bikes vintage (or else!). __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website...

Episode 2: Rushing and Dragging (with Jimmy “Flacco” Hall) In our second episode, we chat with drag racer/salesman/welder Jimmy Hall (known to most as “Flacco”). He discusses why minibike drag racing is his passion, how he preps before races, and gives us a sneak peak at the Drag Lil’ Rascal (Dragscal) he and Taylor are building. We’ll also explore why the drag racing community is so welcoming and...

Episode 1: Of Minibikes and Shared History (with Taylor Yochum) Welcome to the first episode of the GoPowerSports Podcast "Minibikin' Ain't Eazy!" In this inaugural episode, host Jason Merrell discusses minibikes and the history of GoPowerSports with R&D Lead Taylor Yochum. They also explore growing up around small-motor vehicles, their shared love of all things fast, and some upcoming product...