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 get into YouTube/Influencer life. __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video GPS180 2023 Entry  ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events GPS180 2023 - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am

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 Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video GPS180 2023 Entry  ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events GPS180 2023 - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am

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? The answer may surprise you. __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video Pull Start Picnic Temple Harley Drags GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 their new baby! __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video Pull Start Picnic Raffle Bike #10 GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 relationships between American and Chinese businesses. __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website Pate Swap Meet  Pull Start Picnic Temple Harley Drags GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Pate Swap Meet (Fort Worth, TX) - April 27-29, 2023 Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 need to come and check out the sights, sounds, and smells of a nitro-burning drag race! __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video Pate Swap Meet  Pull Start Picnic Temple Harley Drags GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Pate Swap Meet (Fort Worth, TX) - April 27-29, 2023 Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 GPS180 2022 Video Pate Swap Meet  Pull Start Picnic GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Pate Swap Meet (Fort Worth, TX) - April 27-29, 2023 Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 inclusive, how to grow your passion into your career, and what Stu Pickles has to do with Flacco’s life philosophy. __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am Follow our guest at: @fast_by_flacco on Instagram ___________________________________________ Upcoming Events Lime 100 (Mannsville, OK) - March 04, 2023 Pate Swap Meet (Fort Worth, TX) - April 27-29, 2023 Race of Honor (Temple, TX) - May 19-21, 2023 Pull Start Picnic (Fort Worth, TX) - May 20, 2023

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 releases and events fans can look forward to. __________________________________________ This Episode's Links Our Website GPS180 2022 Video Starbird Rod & Custom Show GPS180 2023 Entry - Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 10am ___________________________________________