Minibikin' Ain't Eazy

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...