CHAPTER 395 Ft. Nick Romano

Nick Romano was supposed to be the next big thing. Dominant amateur career, factory Star Racing Yamaha deal at 14, and the speed to win. Then a crash on a test track broke both his arms before his supercross debut. What followed was years of injuries, setbacks, and a career most people thought was over. He never quit. Then Mitch Payton called and gave him a chance to rebuild his career at Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Nick is only 21 years old. His story is just being written.This is Nick Romano's full story. From Star Racing to going privateer to earning a Pro Circuit Kawasaki ride the hard way.Enjoy Chapter 395 Ft. Nick Romano like, subscribe and comment below.0:00 Welcome Nick Romano to the Podcast1:57 Subscribe to the Podcast2:38 Bobby Regan vs. Mitch Payton: Two Different Worlds5:30 Growing Up at Star Racing Yamaha9:00 Going Pro and the First Big Crash15:03 Cash App16:42 The Injury Stock Market20:00 What It's Actually Like to Ride a Star Yamaha28:00 Growing Up in Queens, NYC39:00 Talent vs. Work Ethic46:00 The Full Injury Spiral53:50 Brunt Workwear1:03:30 Bobby's Football Culture1:08:30 Going Privateer on Phoenix Honda1:29:00 Missing a Whole Summer1:33:00 Showing Up to Pro Circuit With Nothing1:52:00 The Phone Call from Mitch Payton2:03:56 Dixxon Flannel2:05:00 What This Comeback Really Means2:19:12 Bench Racing2:29:07 Ken Roczen's Title Run is Real2:35:22 Who Wins the 450 Title?2:38:04 Jett Lawrence vs. Haiden Deegan💵 CASH APPKeep your money secureUse code SECURE10https://cash.app/ 🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod👕 DIXXON x Gypsy Tales Flannel🇺🇸 US: https://www.dixxon.com/products/gypsy-tales-flannel🇦🇺 AUS: https://www.dixxon.com.au/collections/new-releases/products/gypsy-tales-flannel🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBGR5UR7UCyLvNbHSxisFQ📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast📩 Business Inquiries: [email protected]#nickromano #procircuit #mitchpayton #motocross #supercross #kawasakimx #gypsytales #starracingyamaha #bobbyreagan #dirtbike #mxlife #comebackSee 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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Nick Romano was supposed to be the next big thing. Dominant amateur career, factory Star Racing Yamaha deal at 14, and the speed to win. Then a crash on a test track broke both his arms before his supercross debut. What followed was years of injuries, setbacks, and a career most people thought was over. He never quit. Then Mitch Payton called and gave him a chance to rebuild his career at Pro Circuit Kawasaki. Nick is only 21 years old. His story is just being written. This is Nick Romano's full story. From Star Racing to going privateer to earning a Pro Circuit Kawasaki ride the hard way. Enjoy Chapter 395 Ft. Nick Romano like, subscribe and comment below. 0:00 Welcome Nick Romano to the Podcast 1:57 Subscribe to the Podcast 2:38 Bobby Regan vs. Mitch Payton: Two Different Worlds 5:30 Growing Up at Star Racing Yamaha 9:00 Going Pro and the First Big Crash 15:03 Cash App 16:42 The Injury Stock Market 20:00 What It's Actually Like to Ride a Star Yamaha 28:00 Growing Up in Queens, NYC 39:00 Talent vs. Work Ethic 46:00 The Full Injury Spiral 53:50 Brunt Workwear 1:03:30 Bobby's Football Culture 1:08:30 Going Privateer on Phoenix Honda 1:29:00 Missing a Whole Summer 1:33:00 Showing Up to Pro Circuit With Nothing 1:52:00 The Phone Call from Mitch Payton 2:03:56 Dixxon Flannel 2:05:00 What This Comeback Really Means 2:19:12 Bench Racing 2:29:07 Ken Roczen's Title Run is Real 2:35:22 Who Wins the 450 Title? 2:38:04 Jett Lawrence vs. Haiden Deegan 💵 CASH APP Keep your money secure Use code SECURE10 https://cash.app/ 🥾 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code GYPSYGANG at https://bruntworkwear.com/GYPSYGANG! #bruntpod 👕 DIXXON x Gypsy Tales Flannel 🇺🇸 US: https://www.dixxon.com/products/gypsy-tales-flannel 🇦🇺 AUS: https://www.dixxon.com.au/collections/new-releases/products/gypsy-tales-flannel 🛒 Shop Gypsy Tales merch: https://us.gypsy-tales.shop/ 🎙 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBGR5UR7UCyLvNbHSxisFQ 📸 FOLLOW GYPSY TALES ON INSTAGRAM: @gypsytalespodcast 📩 Business Inquiries: [email protected] #nickromano #procircuit #mitchpayton #motocross #supercross #kawasakimx #gypsytales #starracingyamaha #bobbyreagan #dirtbike #mxlife #comeback See 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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