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Our first builder from the OG Moto Show is Ava Wolff. Ava is an auto mechanic by day, and bike builder by night. Her first build with the help from the Tobacco Motorwear Company is a 1984 Yamaha XT600 and it is a remarkably accomplished build, even more so given that she had no previous knowledge of the XT600. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Christopher Rutkowski is a Director and Cinematographer working in Hollywood. However he is possibly more well known as the creator of theAFICIONAUTO a web series hosted on YouTube based on movie cars. He takes his time to track down famous movie cars and tell the story both behind the owners of the car, the car itself and sometimes the celebrity behind the wheel. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Tomas Pajdlhauser otherwise known as Captain Tom is an artist and Creative Director based in Ottawa, Canada and co-owner of Birling, a local skateboard brand and shop. By day, he’s an Art Director for Jam Filled working on animated TV shows and in recent years, his focus has shifted to projects that combine his love of moto adventures, travel, and the tactile elements of the design process. His work is based primarily on lived experiences captured on-the-go in sketchbooks. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

The Cafe Racer Podcast is a short podcast dedicated to motorcycling featuring interviews from bike builders and moto junkies. One of the hosts Chris Ashmore better known as "Crash" sat down with to talk at the OG Moto Show. When "Crash" isn't podcasting he can be found working on an eclectic selection of motorcycles and aircraft as he serves his country in the US Navy. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

The Charis Culture are a team of digital experts focused on creating unique content for automotive clients. I had the pleasure of sitting down with part of the team when they were out on the West Coast for Tuner Evolution SoCal. Charlton “Minus” Ochoa is an established web developer and photographer, Steve Cucinotta creates digital masterpieces for clients through his art and photography and Ryan Chavarria a dedicated photographer. These cogs in the machine make up part of what is The Charis Culture. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Tyler Cornelius was raised in the motorcycle industry, racing since the age of 5, he knew he’d grow up following his father’s footsteps, designing and creating motocross products. After graduating from Art Center College of Design he worked in the industry before settling down at Thor MX in San Diego. Cornelius now fulfills his dream of designing, teaching and creating works of art. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Hertrech Eugene Jr. is the Content Manager at Hoonigan, however he is probably more well known online as a fake internet scientist. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Hert (as he is better known) has always had a love for cars. His passion developed at an early age playing racing video games. Fast forward a few years, and he is now lucky enough to have his own car (Twerkstallion) in a video game. Hert is a larger than life character and this is his story. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Ashley Baker is a Producer at Hoonigan and specializes in automotive producing both on and off set for commercial, viral, network, and live event productions. Her expertise ranges from keeping automotive content authentic and realistic, to car wrangling, driver casting and location scouting for vehicle-specific needs. When not working on her never-ending builds such as the Porsche LS 944, Land Rover D1 Discovery and the Ford F100 she can be found working on her mid-century modern home.  Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

John Naderi has been in and around the automotive industry since the 1990's and is considered by many a stalwart of the Southern California tuning scene he has worked with Max Power Magazine, Overboost, Super Street, Global Time Attack, MotoIQ, Dsport and Mothers Car Care  to name a few. However it is in his role as the Associate Creative Director at Hoonigan Media Machine where he has found his niche. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Ron Zaras is currently the Head Scientist at Scumbag Labs, however he is more likely known for his work on both the Gymkhana and Climbkhana series of videos with Ken Block. His title at Hoonigan Industries is Marketing Director which means a combination of filming, editing, photography, writing, design, asset managing, and developing online presence. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Micah Coley is The Hollywood Mechanic and he specializes in maintaining repairing and customizing cars. After bringing his engineering background to Los Angeles it was after a chance meeting that Coley decided to open his own shop. Working from humble beginnings, he now partners with people like Race Service to work on an incredible array of vehicles. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

John Pangilinan is a man who wears many hats: photography, brand development, content creation, public relations and consultancy. For more than 12 years he has been embedded in the automotive industry in a variety of capacities. Whether running public relations, building project cars or creating national ad campaigns, Pangilinan acts as an ambassador and communicator of automotive lifestyle.His next project is the OG Moto Show which is an annual motorcycle event in Los Angeles featuring select Cafe' Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Brat and full custom motorcycles on display as well as a host of artists. This project is the vision of Jay LaRossa of Lossa Engineering, Stan Chen, John Pangilinan, and Ralph Holguin of RMD Garage to help bring this style of motorcycle culture to Southern California. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. ArtCenter offers a wide array of industrial design, visual and applied arts disciplines. Throughout the College's long and storied history, ArtCenter alumni have had a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live and important issues in our society.Transportation Design instructor Geoff Velazco has more than 17 years teaching at ArtCenter, he currently teaches Viscomm Fundamentals 4 when he is not Hyundai's North American Design studio. However he started his career at General Motors working for both Chevrolet and Buick. After General Motors, Velazco moved to Southern California and began working for BMW Designworksusa where he spent 12 years before the switch to Hyundai. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Karissa Hosek was born and raised in a small town in Texas. Growing up around her family’s car audio shop help develop and nurture her love for Japanese cars, attending local car events with older brothers meant she was destined for the automotive world. Now a graduate from the Academy of Art University she specializes in automotive and commercial photography.With a love for beauty when Hosek is between jobs she can be found exploring the US in a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero with Linhbergh Ngyuen you can follow the adventures at Gon' Dirtin'. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

It was a 1992 Mazda Miata and an extended commute which helped push Linhbergh Ngyuen into what he is today, one of the foremost automotive photographers in the US. Linhbergh has had the chance to work with a selection of clients including Tesla Motors, Acura, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, and Kia.He now spends his time between photoshoots continuing his exploration of the United States with Karissa Hosek in his 1999 Mitsubishi Montero which is lovingly curated at Gon' Dirtin'. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Abhi Eswarappa is the founder of  Bike-urious. Bike-urious was created to help motorcyclists find rare, unique, and interesting motorcycles to put in their garage. Aside from finds across the globe you will also find event coverage, gear reviews, giveaways, ride reports, and his adventures with press bikes. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Stacie B London is an industrial designer with a passion for art that has become a vintage motorcycle addict. London took up riding late in life, when she bought her first bike. She went from riding around Los Angeles, to road racing across the US, to starting a motorcycle club named the “East Side Moto Babes” and now she has broken land speed records and looking to go faster still.Formed in 2010, the East Side Moto Babes (ESMB) is a club of motorcycle riders who ride and race in Los Angeles. The members in the group are women-only, though the rides and events are mostly coed. The intention was to provide female motorcyclists – new and old – with support, information and friendship. Not only empowering women to ride, but build a vibrant motorcycle community. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Lindsay Ross is the Creative Design Director who brings ideas to life at Mustang RTR. The team at RTR have been designing and building very special cars, for almost ten years. In 2009 the very first Mustang RTR was released. The following year an official alignment between RTR and Ford Motor Company pushed RTR beyond a traditional aftermarket company and into approved Ford Dealerships. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Pontus Fontaeus is the Executive Design Director at GAC Advanced Design Center. Established in 2017 in Newport Beach, California, GAC Advanced Design Center Los Angeles is GAC’s first global satellite design studio. The Design Center also serves as a production studio to provide creative support for GAC Design in China and a trend research post for the American market as well as global design trends on behalf of GAC. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook

Nathan Fette is the Marketing Director for Dinan. Founded in 1979, Dinan is well established as one of the premiere BMW and MINI tuners. Dinan develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of high-performance products and systems, distributed through a network of Authorized Dealers and independent BMW service/high-performance facilities. Recently, Dinan has further expanded its offerings to include other European marques such as Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche. Make sure to follow us and subscribe!NoBraking can be found on Instagram and Facebook