How many days a year are you on the road filming?
I spend about 113 days filming for the television show. It's definitely a combination of work and fun. Depending on where we are filming we may drive clear across the country in a 70-foot rig, film for about nine hours a day for about six days straight. It can be quite tiring and we have been known to finish as late as three or four in the morning. I really can't complain though. I'm fortunate enough to get paid to travel to a different city almost every week and ride in exotic locations. It's incredible.
Do you think the show Stealth Rider hurts or helps the image of a stunt rider?
In my opinion the television show can still be used as a great source to bring stunt riding to a mainstream audience. Most people who watch the show know that you can't get away with terrorizing cities on motorcycles. We have some help along the way and it's a very legitimate production. It's very possible that we are portraying a negative image to some viewers, however we are bringing the sport to the attention of many new viewers and non-motorcycle enthusiasts.
What do you think the future of stunting has in store?
It has two avenues: stunt shows and competitions. There will always be a demand for entertainment and therefore stunt shows will always have a future.
What's the biggest difference in riding while filming versus competition?
The biggest difference would have to be that we are allowed to stop without stressing about a time limit. While filming we have some of the worst conditions to ride in: potholes, gravel, rain, and freezing cold temperatures. The surfaces provided for competition are never the best but add some manhole covers, a couple hundred thousand dollars worth of production equipment and camera guys to dodge and now you have a Stealth Rider shoot.