Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart2013 Monster Energy Cup VideoDue to injury, James “Bubba” Stewart didn’t participate at the first two Monster Energy Cup events.
But the Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing pilot joined the grid for this year’s third annual Monster Energy Cup, which has a potential $1 million pot if a rider wins all three events.And Stewart gave it all at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, eventually winning with an 8-1-1 finish. Joining Stewart on the overall podium was Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen.Besides taking the overall win at the track designed by Ricky Carmichael, the RM-Z 450 rider Stewart also won a $100,000 purse.James Stewart (Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z 450) says: “We’re 100-grand richer but most importantly, we won! This was a special win for me. During the off-season, I took a month-off from riding and that helped me realize not only how much I appreciate winning, but also how much I appreciate racing, riding and having fun.“I really wanted to come to this race for my fans and for my team. It’s been great to come here and know that we’re taking the right steps. I can’t thank the whole Yoshimura Suzuki team enough – they gave me the RM-Z450 that I fell in love with. To be able to get out here and show it at a one-off race where everybody is going for it was amazing.”Suzuki captured a behind-the-scenes look at the 2013 Monster Energy Cup. The video attached above gives viewers in inside look into Stewart during the 2013 Monster Energy Cup.
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
