Here is the next and unfortunately last set of photos from the final production trip with the DRIVE crew. 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.
Here are some photos Mike Spotte took at the Edison demo.