DRIVE Filming Trip: East Coast Or Bust. Days 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Here is the next and unfortunately last set of photos from the final production trip of season three of Mike's tv show, DRIVE. On with the show...
DAY 3
Wagoneer is repaired and back in action. MJ fuels her up.
Overview of the skatepark in Johnson City, TN.
Ryan gets the shot from high above.
Mike V with a Japan Air out of the smaller bowl.
Session is over and we're right back on the road.
DAY 4
They thought they were just pulling in for gas, but they had no idea.
Mike and John Leizear arriving at a community skatepark in Virginia.
The community came together to make the park a reality.
Ryan and Mark capture the skate action.
Mike talking with the local skaters.
Post session interview with John.
DAY 5
Making our way from Virginia to Maryland.
Insane backyard ramp in Maryland.
Method air over the hip.
Ollie off the kicker - follow cam style.
Reviewing the footage.
The locals watching Mike skate.
After skating the ramp in Baltimore it was off to Washington DC to skate this bowl. Check out the foundation... It's made from recycled tires and garbage.
Mark getting the long shot...
...while Ryan gets the medium shot of Mike V's 5-0 grind.
Tail block.
Frontside air.
Interviewing the skaters who got this skatepark project off the ground.
Passing the torch.
DAY 6
Gearing up for the drive to Edison, NJ for the demo.
Mike with his nephew, Matthew at Tastee Subs.
Mike V and the gang outside of Tastee.
Tweaked frontside air over the fun box.
Here is a fan submitted video:
After the demo Mike gave his mentor and friend, Rodney Smith a brand new Jeep as a thank you for showing Mike the way.
Mike holding it down in the autograph line.
NEW JERSEY LEGENDS left to right: Mike Spotte, Derek Rinaldi, Rodney Smith, Mike V, Al Battagliotti.
Stay tuned for more news on DRIVE soon! New shows begin airing in August.
DRIVE Filming Trip: East Coast Or Bust. Days 1 & 2.
Mike V is currently somewhere in the US of A on the final production trip for the third season of his TV show, DRIVE. New episodes of DRIVE begin to air in August and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Mike at your local park. You never know where he might show up.
Here are some pics from the trip so far. Enjoy.
DAY ONE
Waiting to board the plane in Orange County.
Check out the Daisy Dukes on this DUDE in Little Rock, AR.
Boston's for lunch.
Mike waits patiently while Mark and Ryan prep the camera gear.
HVX200. Serious.
Arriving unannounced at the Riverview Skatepark.
Chatting with the local skaters in between runs.
The restaurant we had dinner at had on old Powell Peralta Frankie Hill skateboard hanging up.
DAY TWO
Drive.
Cameraman, Ryan Young, manning the wheel of the production van.
Wagoneer breakdown 1.
Wagoneer breakdown 2.
Tow truck operator Pete to the rescue.
Drop off at the mechanics.
Why waste time when the Wagoneer is being repaired? We headed to the local park in Germantown, Tennessee. Here we find Mark and Ryan scooping out the angles.
Mike waiting for "action!"
That's a wrap.
Stay tuned in the next day or two for more photos from the trip.
DRIVE Filming Trip: Photos From Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mike Just finished up a trip of fliming for his tv show, DRIVE. Here is a sneak peak of some of the action from the last couple of days of filming in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Enjoy.
Mike V hits the road again.
DRIVE creator Mark Jeremias gets the shot.
Mike V DRIVEs.
Entering Arkansas, Arkadelphia to be exact.
Mike V gets the session going at Fun Box Skateshop.
Mike V - Frontside Flip disaster.
Local ripper, blunt fakie.
Mike V - Frontside 180 tail grab.
Backside nosepick.
Another proper blunt fakie, this time from Todd.
Backside finger flip disaster.
Bootleg Wagoneer posts up behind Mike V's.
Frontside flip.
Kickflip back D.
Handplant wallride.
Hanging out after the session.
Mike V drives into Hot Springs, AR.
The local park, tagged and on lock down.
The city wont fix any ramps and closes it often.
Arkansas flavor.
Hot Springs, AR.
120ยบ spring water seeps from the ground.
Filling up with free spring water in the center of town.
Hot Springs, AR.
Stop, there is no skateboarding here, we'll arrest you!
It's that time again. We're clearing out the warehouse and we've listed some decks, shoes, backpacks, shirts, posters and more on eBay. Check out the auctions!
Mike V is currently out on the road filming for season three of his television series, "Drive". Here are the final photos from his trip in Barbados and his first photos from the U.S. leg of the trip.
Barbados flag.
A heavily branded roadside bar.
Today's mission: All skaters converge for an island tour.
First stop was the mini ramp, packed bus and session.
Mike V gets the session going with a stylee smith grind.
Local backside slasher.
Spectators in the shade psyched on the skating.
Mike V - frontside air.
Paul packs the boards in before heading to the next spot.
Roadside coconuts en route to the next spot.
These dudes claimed to 'defy gravity' while obtaining the bounty.
Arrived at the next spot for a skate and lunch.
At this spot, there will be no ghost riding the whip.
Mike heads into the nature reserve.
These kids will skate anything, like this grassy knoll.
Mike V and every skater on the island.
Mike V gives the nod of approval and we're off to the next spot.
Next spot was rough, downhill with a mega chunk bank, kids were hyped though.
Back up for another go.
Hyped on the downhill.
Island O.G. skater battle manual vs. nose manual at top speed.
Mike V gets his catamaran on with young ripper Brett.
Downhill, family style.
Mike sessions the "bank" with the crew, here is a flamingo.
Crew arrives at the final spot, a doctors office that lets them session the parking lot.
Paul gets busy on the fun but high and unstable flat bar.
Discussing the spot for an interview.
Getting in position for the shot.
Kevin blasts a heelflip.
Island skate ambassador Paul and Mike V say peace to Barbados.
Less than 24 hours later Mike V finds himself on the open road in...
Texas!
After a long drive, Mike V stops for a session at rest stop.
