Rust is Gold Racing Podcast

Harley enthusiast and aspiring writer, Caleb Dante, joins the RIG guys in the shop to talk about motorcycle culture. Caleb shares his experience in MC culture from growing up around the clubs to writing and interviewing members for Live Forever Die Whenever magazine. Photo: Daniel Alexander Nicholson Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes & Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Theme Music "American Rocker" Written and performed by Steven Lane Social Media: @rustisgoldcoffee @rustisgoldracing Youtube: www.youtube.com/rustisgoldgarage

After a short hiatus the Rust is Gold Racing Podcast is back! Joining Fenix and Hollywood at the coffee shop is friend and fellow vintage enthusiast Jerrett Martin. Jerrett is a vintage Triumph builder and racer who relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico from Dallas, Texas in the last few years. He shares his experiences growing up in motorcycle shops, racing roadbikes and his new love for desert racing. Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Music Theme: "American Rocker" Steven Colby Social Media: @rustisgoldcoffee @rustisgoldracing

We did it! The Rust is Gold Racing Crew wraps up the Biltwell 100 on the road home to Albuquerque. After a grueling cold, windblown pre-race day, the guys hit the course and recount the highs and lows, lost parts, bruises and how the desert makes you dig deep and find the grit to finish this incredible desert race. Huge thanks to Biltwell for putting together a great time! Huge thanks to: @SpeedSharkMotoDept-ml9lu and @fcdproduction3824 for pit crewing and being the media support and especially the friendship and camaraderie. Special Thanks to: Joe 'Sykey' Chavez and Tom Antreasian Music: American Rocker - Steven Colby @MotopiaNM @parnalllawfirm @AllstateCreasemanAgency

Hollywood and Fenix take the podcast on the road to Los Lunas, New Mexico. Rude Chopper Garage owner, builder and all-around moto-enthusiast Alex Vasquez shares some stories, insight and his love for two-wheels with the RIG Racing Boys. The new season of the show is being filmed for YouTube and released shortly after the Podcast airs. Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' MaesThaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Filmed by: Tom Figueroa (FCD Productions) Music Theme: "American Rocker" Steven Colby

Steven "Fenix" Maes, and Thaison "Hollywood" Garcia of The Rust is Gold Coffee & Racing Podcast are pretty stoked to have award winning filmmaker - Evan Senn, on the show to kick off 2024! Evan's short film documentary, Fast and Left - A flat track film, is a great intro to the world of flat track racing for the unitiated. Even more captivating than the bikes and the speeds however are the people that make up this exciting sport. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane Watch the trailer

Moto-enthusiast, Rachel Lepley, rides 48 states in 48 days on her Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. She makes time to stop in to Rust is Gold Coffee and have a sit-down with Steven 'Fenix' Maes and Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia to share some stories from the road give a the lads an English lesson! www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane

The guys welcome 19-year-old professional motorcycle road racer, and youngest member of the Royal Enfield - Build, Train, Race program to the show. Having grown up in her dad's garage turning wrenches and riding on the track since she could walk, Mikayla was a shoo-in for the cutting edge race program and has proved she's the one to beat on the track. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane

In the Season 6 Premiere of the RIG Racing Podcast a good friend of the shop, Cassie Maier, drops by to talk about competing in the Biltwell 100 Desert Race in Southern California. The guys sit down with Cassie in the first ever VideoCast and talk about the trials and tribulations of completing in the 100 mile desert race. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane

Scott Johnson and Jeremy Prach of the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday join Fenix and Hollywood remotely for the last podcast of Season 5! Saving the best for last, the RIG crew gets the scoop on the Mama Tried and Flat Out events - how it all started, what it takes to put the events on and the importance of continuing the moto build and race traditions.  www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane

ESPN Radio 101.7FM Radio Personality, Dave Swope, joins Fenix and Hollywood on the podcast. As a motorsports enthusiast, racer and publisher of the New Mexico Motorsports Report Magazine, Dave brings some cool history and stories to the show. The guys talk about Albuqerque racing dynasty the Unser Family, Sandia Speedway history and the new racing news section that Rust is Gold Racing will be writing monthly for the New Mexico Motorsports Report Magazine. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane

New Jersey native and vintage motorcycle enthusiast, Bryan Ames gives Fenix and Thaison the lowdown on The Race of Gentlemen. Following his 2016 entry into the racing world through The Race of Gentlemen. Riding a borrowed 1941 Indian Scout, he was hooked, buying his beloved 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA a month later. The following year, FBR was born. SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

Graphic designer and moto-enthusiast, Molly Sunday, is a firm believer in the magic of motorcycles. She has turned her passion of two wheels and mysticism into a growing business featuring moto-themed candles that have a true retro vibe and smell like winning! SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

24 year old, Luke Van Veghel of Little Chute, Wisconsin grew up helping his dad in the garage learning how to fix small engines and restore cars. He's always been fascinated with Route 66 and anything vintage transportation related. His dream was realized after winning one of four spots in the Cross Country Chase Antique Motorcycle ride on Route 66 from Illinois to California. The RIG Crew was able to meet Luke as he passed though Albuquerque, New Mexico on an antique Harley Davidson. Help support the show thought our Patreon, and get bonus content and extras! https://www.patreon.com/join/RIGPodcast SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

Royal Enfield brand ambassador and champion racer, Jaycee Jones, joins Fenix and Hollywood on the show to talk racing, builds and the the future of womens flat tracking. Jaycee is a member of the Royal Enfield – Build, Train, Race program – the first all-woman initiative teaching women to build and race their own motorcycle. Help support the show thought our Patreon, and get bonus content and extras! https://www.patreon.com/join/RIGPodcast SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

Since 1938 the Seattle Cossacks stunt and drill team have entertained motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Current member, Rob Root, joins Fenix and Hollywood at the Rust is Gold Coffee shop to share some history, behind the scenes stories and the future for the the oldest stunt riding teams in the country. PATREON SPONSORSHIP: https://www.patreon.com/RIGPodcast Help support the RIG TEAM Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes, Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Sponsored by: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia NM Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

Fenix and Hollywood sit down with veteran flat track racer, Dana Perri, before the Battle on the Concrete indoor race in El Paso, TX. Dana shares his experiences on the track with some racing legends, and his passion for the sport.  SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico HOSTED BY: Steven 'Fenix' Maes and Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Recorded at the El Paso County Colosseum - Battle on the Concrete Race Day

When Hollywood and Fenix find out that the Motorcycle Cannonball Run / Cross Country Chase is coming through Albuquerque featuring rare and vintage motorcycles - they have to track down organizer Jason Sims for a podcast. SPONSORED BY: Law Tiger New Mexico and Motopia New Mexico HOSTED BY: Steven 'Fenix' Maes, Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia

Fenix and Hollywood give a pre-race rundown of the Battle on the Concrete indoor flat track race in El Paso, Texas. A few of the racers drop in to the "green room" for some quick conversation about the track, their thoughts on racing and what to expect race night. PATREON SPONSORSHIP: https://www.patreon.com/RIGPodcast Help support the RIG TEAM Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes, Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Sponsored by: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia

Brothers Richard and Eddie Keller love the old school custom car culture - and as they say they have been, "Building cool crap since 2001." Their Bosque Farms Car Show is going on 23 years and only getting bigger and better. The brothers sit down with Fenix and Hollywood to talk classic cars and vintage style. Help support the show thought our Patreon, and get bonus content and extras! https://www.patreon.com/join/RIGPodcast SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE

Coatesville, Pennsylvania native - Cameron Smith is a rising young star on the American Flat Track race scene. Not just a talented racer, with a passion for the sport, Cameron is a humble young man with a solid foundation. Help support the show thought our Patreon, and get bonus content and extras! https://www.patreon.com/join/RIGPodcast SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE