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Unsung Hero: The Insiders

Unsung Hero: The Insiders

May 15, 2014, 2:30pm
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Spotlighting those behind-the-scenes.
  • Josh Grant with mechanic Ben Schiermeyer
    Josh Grant with mechanic Ben Schiermeyer Simon Cudby
  • TLD's motor man Ryan Cox and Jessy Nelson.
    TLD's motor man Ryan Cox and Jessy Nelson. Simon Cudby
  • GEICO Honda's Mike LaRocco provides instruction for Zach Bell.
    GEICO Honda's Mike LaRocco provides instruction for Zach Bell. Simon Cudby
  • Wil Hahn with his proud papa.
    Wil Hahn with his proud papa. Simon Cudby
  • Discount Tire TwoTwo Motorsports' veteran technician Mike Gosselaar.
    Discount Tire TwoTwo Motorsports' veteran technician Mike Gosselaar. Simon Cudby
  • The championship wrench, Mike Williamson.
    The championship wrench, Mike Williamson. Simon Cudby
  • GEICO Honda's suspension guru, Kaz.
    GEICO Honda's suspension guru, Kaz. Simon Cudby
  • James Stewart's mechanic, Rene Zapata.
    James Stewart's mechanic, Rene Zapata. Simon Cudby
  • Justin Brayton's wrench, Patrick Barker.
    Justin Brayton's wrench, Patrick Barker. Simon Cudby
  • John Primo spins wrenches for Darryn Durham.
    John Primo spins wrenches for Darryn Durham. Simon Cudby
  • Dunlop's Golden Boy, Broc Glover.
    Dunlop's Golden Boy, Broc Glover. Simon Cudby
  • JGR Team Manager Jeremy Albrecht.
    JGR Team Manager Jeremy Albrecht. Simon Cudby
  • Justin Bogle's right hand man, Grant Hutcheson.
    Justin Bogle's right hand man, Grant Hutcheson. Simon Cudby
  • KTM bossmen Jon-Erik Burleson and Robert Pierce with Parts Unlimited's Rob Buydos.
    KTM bossmen Jon-Erik Burleson and Robert Pierce with Parts Unlimited's Rob Buydos. Simon Cudby
  • Iain Southwell 'boards Blake Baggett.
    Iain Southwell 'boards Blake Baggett. Simon Cudby
  • Dave Feeney readies Martin Davalos' ride.
    Dave Feeney readies Martin Davalos' ride. Simon Cudby
  • Rockstar's rockstar, James Hanson.
    Rockstar's rockstar, James Hanson. Simon Cudby
  • Fox Sports pit reporter Jenny Taft.
    Fox Sports pit reporter Jenny Taft. Simon Cudby
  • DMXS Radio's David Izer.
    DMXS Radio's David Izer. Simon Cudby
  • Carey Hart.
    Carey Hart. Simon Cudby
  • Dana Wiggins, Jake Weimer's mechanic.
    Dana Wiggins, Jake Weimer's mechanic. Simon Cudby
  • Jordan Troxell gets Shane McElrath's bike ready.
    Jordan Troxell gets Shane McElrath's bike ready. Simon Cudby
  • Matt
    Matt "Maniac" Winters, Cooper Webb's mechanic Simon Cudby
  • Shawn Irwin on the lookout for Wil Hahn.
    Shawn Irwin on the lookout for Wil Hahn. Simon Cudby
  • Justin Shantie makes for team
    Justin Shantie makes for team "Justin squared" with rider Justin Hill. Simon Cudby
  • Brady Becker helps Dunlop riders grab traction.
    Brady Becker helps Dunlop riders grab traction. Simon Cudby
  • Mandie Fonteyn runs the Honda PR program.
    Mandie Fonteyn runs the Honda PR program. Simon Cudby
  • Mitch Payton.
    Mitch Payton. Simon Cudby
  • New team owner Chris Crossland.
    New team owner Chris Crossland. Simon Cudby
  • (left) Jedidiah Rodriguez, Davi Millsaps' practice mechanic and Cole Thompson's mechanic when he filled in for Joey Savatgy (right) Steve
    (left) Jedidiah Rodriguez, Davi Millsaps' practice mechanic and Cole Thompson's mechanic when he filled in for Joey Savatgy (right) Steve "Scuba" Westfall, Davi Millsaps mechanic Simon Cudby
  • Chad Reed's wrench, Lars Lindstrom.
    Chad Reed's wrench, Lars Lindstrom. Simon Cudby
  • Stephanie Nutt, Red Bull KTM PR.
    Stephanie Nutt, Red Bull KTM PR. Simon Cudby
  • JGR' engine builder Shawn Ulikowski, Honda Muscle Milk Manager Dan Bentley and Steph Nutt on a track walk.
    JGR' engine builder Shawn Ulikowski, Honda Muscle Milk Manager Dan Bentley and Steph Nutt on a track walk. Simon Cudby
  • Bevo.
    Bevo. Simon Cudby
  • The Butler brothers, Karsten and Forrest.
    The Butler brothers, Karsten and Forrest. Simon Cudby
  • The Man.
    The Man. Simon Cudby
  • Doc G.
    Doc G. Simon Cudby
  • Masa is the video guy for TLD.
    Masa is the video guy for TLD. Simon Cudby
  • Ollie Stone rolling out Dean Wilson's bike.
    Ollie Stone rolling out Dean Wilson's bike. Simon Cudby
  • Kawasaki PR man Ken Essex.
    Kawasaki PR man Ken Essex. Simon Cudby
  • Veteran wrench for Soaring Eagle/RCH, Tony Berlutti.
    Veteran wrench for Soaring Eagle/RCH, Tony Berlutti. Simon Cudby
  • Podium emcee Ashley Phillips, Road2Recovery's Jimmy Button and Asterisk Medical's Dr. John Bodnar.
    Podium emcee Ashley Phillips, Road2Recovery's Jimmy Button and Asterisk Medical's Dr. John Bodnar. Simon Cudby
  • Scott Lills tells Goerke to go.
    Scott Lills tells Goerke to go. Simon Cudby
  • (left) Brent
    (left) Brent "China" Myron, Joey Savatgy's mechanic and (right) Steve "Scuba" Westfall, Davi Millsaps mechanic Simon Cudby
  • Ryan Dungey's mechanic Carlos Rivera.
    Ryan Dungey's mechanic Carlos Rivera. Simon Cudby
  • Eric Gass handles Jessy Nelson's machine (including putting gas in it).
    Eric Gass handles Jessy Nelson's machine (including putting gas in it). Simon Cudby
  • Former gear rivals, forever friends: Beeker (formerly Fox, now with WMG) and Rojay (Seven).
    Former gear rivals, forever friends: Beeker (formerly Fox, now with WMG) and Rojay (Seven). Simon Cudby
  • John Tomac.
    John Tomac. Simon Cudby
  • KTM technician Robbie Conklin and full-time marketing machine Christy Lacruelle
    KTM technician Robbie Conklin and full-time marketing machine Christy Lacruelle Simon Cudby
  • Aussies Dan Reardon and Matt Moss.
    Aussies Dan Reardon and Matt Moss. Simon Cudby
  • Rockstar KTM Team Manager Dave Gowland.
    Rockstar KTM Team Manager Dave Gowland. Simon Cudby
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