CHAPTER 395 Ft. Nick Romano

CHAPTER 395 Ft. Nick Romano

From Gypsy Tales by Jase Macalpine

April 3, 2026 · 2h 48m · Episode 498

About this episode

Nick Romano shares his journey from a promising start in racing to overcoming significant injuries and setbacks to rebuild his career.

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…

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Host: Jase Macalpine

Guest: Nick Romano

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Organizations: Star Racing Yamaha, Pro Circuit Kawasaki

Places: Queens, NYC

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