Kickstart Crisis
Join two complete beginners on our adrenaline-fueled journey as we document every step of our transformation from dirt bike novices to contenders in one of the world's most grueling races—the Baja 1000. With no prior experience, we’re diving headfirst into the world of moto, training, overcoming challenges, and learning from top experts along the way. Whether you’re a dirt bike enthusiast, a racing fan, or someone looking to be inspired by a true underdog story, Baja Bound is your front-row seat to the adventure of a lifetime.
Each episode brings you closer to the highs, lows, and everything in between as we attempt the impossible—all in just three years. Tune in for insights, guest interviews, race prep, and plenty of laughs as we gear up for the ultimate test of endurance and skill.
No experience, no limits. Ready to join the ride?
Episodes
15 episodes
The Finale
After witnessing the Baja 1000 firsthand, Tom and Paul recap their first season as racers and all of their experiences that made their "top 5 moments" of the 2025 year. With less than two years before their race start in Baja, the duo reflects ...
Baja 1000 Beyond Free Will
Tom, Paul, and friends make it down to this year's 2025 Baja 1000 race, a course that started and ended in Ensenada. What they found was beyond their expectations as they became one year closer to racing the Baja and respecting it more than eve...
RACE RECAP: CORCS Aztec GP
Tom and Paul head back down to CO Springs for their second annual CORCS finale at Aztec Family Raceway. How'd they fare their second time around on the same course they started their race careers on last year? Find out and stay tuned for our se...
RACE RECAP: Monte Vista, CO Webe Race Series
Race #5 is in the books! We tried out a different race series this month called the Webe Racing Company hare scramble series, which we highly recommend! Find out who rode to glory... and who did not.
The In-Between
It's a been awhile since our last race, and we're reflecting back, as well as looking forward, on how this midlife second career is going. New stories, old laughs, and everything in between.
The Mental Game: Interview with John Shirkey
We sit down with honorary "Dr. John Shirkey", an athletic mental health coach and good friend of the show, who is training us to keep a positive outlook even in the face of adversity. Perk your ears up and keep your eyes up as John teaches us a...
RACE RECAP: Blacks Hills Enduro (Aguilar, CO)
Race #2 of the CORCS series in the books! A little bonus material on how well Tom and Paul did on two different enduro race courses.
Baja Bound: Our First Visit
After an amazing interview with Baja racing legend Johnny Campbell, Tom and Paul head down to the monster itself, the Baja Peninsula, to get a taste of what's to come. Coastal cruising, cacti punching, and whoops for days, the guys found themse...
The GOAT: Johnny Campbell
It's a once in a lifetime event to meet the best of the best in any sport. In terms of Baja 1000, the GOAT title belongs to Johnny Campbell. Not only did we meet Johnny, but he gave us the opportunity to sit down with him and tell us everything...
RACE RECAP: Aztec Family Raceway
See how Tom and Paul recount all the ups and downs of their first race of the 2025 season. Who survived? Who crashed? Did this help them get any closer to achieving their dreams of racing the Baja in two years? Find out on our shorter race reca...
Off to The Races
The race is on! Tom and Paul prep for their dirt bike race careers, figuring out what it means to go fast on a motorcycle. Can they keep up with the other amateurs? Will racing put an end to Baja dreams? Find out what happens when the green fla...
The Moab Trip
Tom, Paul, and their family and friends head out to the desert for some dry trails to train on. They discover more about the desert, the cold, their abilities, and their tolerance of technology.
The Setback: Midlife Injuries
Crashing is a part of any sport on two wheels, but when Tom takes a major spill on his dirt bike he didn't realize how far it would set him back. Does the Kickstart Crisis have what it takes to even get to the starting line of the Baja? What ch...
