SBK Stash is an identity created for my motorcycle collecting activities on this site, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. Based in Minnesota, my particular collecting focus is the impact of American racing and riders on Superbike and Grand Prix racing. The success of 70s American Superbike racing gave rise to World Superbike. In the 70s, knees on tank, wheels inline cornering was favored in Grand Prix, but the arrival and dominance of Americans (eg. Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey, Freddie Spencer, Kevin Schwantz) to Grand Prix racing changed all of that. With racing skills and styles developed from flat track racing their hanging off and sliding the front and rear cornering style set the foundation for the cornering style seen today in MotoGP. Bikes in my collection are kept in running condition and ridden as much as time allows. I don’t have a favorite bike. They all are uniquely exceptional. I enjoy them for the way they reflect the progression of motorcycle performance over my lifetime of riding. Ride them, don’t hide them!
I was honored to be profiled in Bike-urious in 2022.