Pipe Dreams

Hailing from Owensboro, Kentucky, Hayden Gillim grew up in a racing family of three boys and cousin to Nicky, Tommy, and Roger Lee Hayden. His journey began at just three years old and has led to more than two decades of racing, securing multiple national championships in both road-racing and flat-track disciplines. Typically very reserved, Hayden opens up in this episode about his entire life and...

Chuck Aksland, the COO of MotoAmerica since its inception, is a driving force behind the current revival of American motorcycle road-racing. Due to his low-key persona, many overlook Chuck’s extensive history and heritage as both a racer and a team manager at the highest levels of the sport for over two decades. We believe it’s crucial not only to share his story but also to gain insights into the...

Current factory MotoAmerica Superbike racer Cameron Petersen's quest began at a very young age and has spanned the globe from his birthplace in Spain, childhood upbringing in Zimbabwe, to his current residence in Southern California. The claimed South African grew up around racing under the tutelage of his father, ex-Grand Prix racer Robbie Petersen and moved to the US after achieving success...

Bobby Fong (@bobbyfong50_) is a seasoned veteran in the MotoAmerica paddock. At 32 years old, some might argue that "Bagger Bob" is just hitting his prime. Known for his aggressive and sometimes unorthodox riding style, Bobby is currently leading the MotoAmerica Superbike championship while also being a staple at the front of the King of the Baggers class. Additionally, he works a day job during r...

At 22 years old, Sean Dylan Kelly ( @seandyankelly ) has a motorcycle road-racing resume that has taken him and his family from their home base in Miami around the world and now back again. Despite his young age, Sean is very wise and has experienced some of the extreme highs and lows of racing that we consistently talk about throughout our various episodes. Sean's highs include racing in the...

Hailing from just outside Mexico City, 29-year-old Richie has his sights set on becoming a MotoAmerica Superbike champion. In this 14th episode, Corey and James delve into the path that led him to Richie’s current place as a top talent within MotoAmerica, a story which until now has remained largely untold. This podcast marks Richie's first in-depth interview in English, as he continues to per...

Corey and James' first ever Motocross / Supercross racer is none other than multi-time champ Zach Osborne. Originally from Virginia, Zach recently kicked it with the crew at his new spot in Clermont, Florida, where he shared an in-depth look into his journey. Join us as we delve into Zach's world, uncovering the trials and triumphs of elite-level racing and gaining valuable insights into t...

At just 23 years old, Brandon Paasch has already made a significant mark in the racing world, earning recognition as one of the top emerging talents in the United States over the past decade. His impressive track record includes championship victories both domestically and abroad, notably in the highly competitive British Superbike paddock. As a back-to-back winner of the Daytona 200, Brandon'...

Meet Chloé Lerin, an experienced engine research engineer specializing in improving internal combustion engines with over a decade in dynamometer labs. Chloé has journeyed from rural France to Milwaukee, USA, where she works on engine development for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. On weekends, she serves as a race data engineer for the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki MotoAmerica team or as a tracksi...

Patrick Jacobsen, often known as PJ, was born in New York but spent most of his upbringing from the age of three at race tracks across the United States and eventually around the world. He began his journey by claiming dozens of national dirt track racing championships before transitioning to asphalt and pursuing his dreams in Europe. Over the past 20 years, he has raced against some of the world&...

Josh Herrin is one of the most well known and polarizing figures in American motorcycle road racing due to a culmination of his successes and antics on the race track as well as an extremely loyal fan base. Toting over a couple hundred thousand followers across his social media platforms, Josh has put his marketing mind to work over the course of his career to keep him on track and putting food on...

Kyle Wyman has spent the entirety of his career doing whatever he can just to make it to the race track, riding whatever bike he could to yield him the best result and at times make him the most marketable to potential sponsors. After conquering the business of racing - out of a pickup truck to owning his own semi hauler and staffing full time employees, Kyle put it all aside to join the Factory H...

If you're a fan of motorcycle road racing then it's likely you've heard of the 27 year old Texan by the name of Garrett Gerloff but it's also likely you don't really know him. The two time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-race Superbike winner left the USA at the end of 2019 with a goal to make it to the top of the sport. Garrett recently made a switch from Yamaha to B...

Sam Lowes has spent much of his career competing against some of the best riders across the globe. He successfully made the journey from his domestic British Supersport Championship to winning the 2013 World Supersport title against Kenan Sofogulu and his now tenure in the Moto2 World Championship rivaling some of MotoGP's top talent as they come through the ranks. Not to mention, he had to duke i...

Briar Bauman is a California native and two time American Flat Track SuperTwins Champion that has dedicated the entirety of his life to motorcycle racing. He and his brother Bronson have together chased the same dream of becoming American Flat Track champions for over a decade, even sharing the opportunity to ride for a factory team alongside each other. After reaching the pinnacle of the sport an...

Cory Texter comes from a Pennsylvania family so deeply routed in motorcycling, it has provided a life for what is now three generations of the Texter bloodline. While many know of the Texter name thanks to the successes of his younger sister Shayna Texter, the most winning American Flat Track Singles rider of all time, Cory has had a long journey of his own as professional racer. At 35 years old,...

Kayla Yaakov has been racing motorcycles for most of her young life and at just fifteen years old is now one of the top upcoming professional racers in the world. In this episode Kayla talks us through the next chapter of her journey as she progresses into the MotoAmerica Twins Cup class where she will join a female led effort aboard the MP13 Yamaha R7, working with Melissa Paris and Josh Hayes.&n...

We sit down with factory Royal Enfield American Flat Track Racer and Moto Anatomy founder Johnny Lewis as he talks us through his racing career, building a successful school/business, raising kids, getting divorced, and everything in between.  The Pennsylvania native now spends his time at his Florida training facility raising his two kids while singlehandedly helping to build the sport of Am...

Joe Roberts has been a professional racer for almost half his life. After spending the last few years working his way to the upper ranks of the Moto2 World Championship, we sat down to discuss his transition from US to Europe. Joe shares his perspective and insight into a world that few of us get to witness first hand. We also hear what makes Joe tick as well as what it's like to be a well regarde...

Welcome to Pipe Dreams Podcast hosted by James Rispoli and Corey Alexander. This is our podcast launch episode where we run through the who, what, where, and when of this new series. In the future we will be sharing stories with past and current racers around the world as well as other influential figures involved with the motorsports industry on a monthly basis. Its our goal to share the trials a...