CHAPTER 314 Ft. John Kocinski

Today's guest on the show Superbike & MotoGP Legend John Kocinski. In John's successful career, the American won the 1990 250cc World Championship, and the 1997 Superbike World Championship title. Today, he speaks on his outstanding career racing 500cc in the 90's and the current state of MotoGP.US MERCH STORE:https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/SPONSORS:DRINK AG1: http://www.drinkag1.com/gypsytalesMake sure you use the code to get your years free supply of Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs!Motosport: http://www.motosport.comThis episode is brought to you by the 50th Anniversary Edition YZ250 2-Stroke - Click the link below to find out more.https://yamahamotorsports.com/models/...MANSCAPED: http://www.manscaped.comGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code GYPSYGANGDriTimes: http://www.dritimes.comFIST HANDWEAR: http://www.fisthandwear.comCODE: GYPSYGANG 15%DIXXON: http://www.dixxonquality.com.auTROPICAL AUTO GROUP: http://www.tropicalauto.com.au00:00:00 Intro00:03:20 Life After Racing00:10:40 Never thought about Retiring00:14:47 Racing 500 2 Strokes00:25:48 The reality of speed00:36:57 Learning at Kenny's Ranch00:52:25 Off Bike training in the 90's00:56:48 Journey to the top01:06:52 Breaking down the 84 TZ250L01:09:41 Family Background01:14:17 Reacting to the Houston Astrodome Grand National Championship01:18:56 When did Dirt Track start to fall of in America?01:25:24 Motosport Ad01:26:29 Thoughts on Current Young Stars of MotoGP01:30:39 Why is there no young MotoGP talent coming out of America?01:47:16 Living in Europe big culture shock01:48:25 Silly Season at KTM (Miller & Pedro)01:51:20 Will Ducati's Dominance Continue?02:00:18 Pedro Acosta NEXT BIG THING02:06:35 Honda's ongoing problems & Marc Marquez02:15:04 Is the MotoGP level TOO HIGH?!?!02:21:28 Superhuman Protocol02:32:50 Nothing has changed in my life02:40:31 Made more money post racing career?02:45:51 John's Advice to young people02:48:55 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today's guest on the show Superbike & MotoGP Legend John Kocinski. In John's successful career, the American won the 1990 250cc World Championship, and the 1997 Superbike World Championship title.

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