First tell us a little about your self…

Hey, thanks for the time Daniel.  My names is Shand Garcia and  I am involved with companies such as Shock Sox (removable fork seal protectors), Holeshot Magazine (a bi-monthly Texas based motocross and off-road magazine), and am the author of the hard-cover, coffee-table, Texas motocross history book..... "BERM - The Texas Motocross Chronicles"    

Did you ever race?

Oh yes, I use to race a ton and like a lot of guys, I quit for a while, missed the sport and decided to start racing and riding again for fun.

If you did race what did you race on?

I have always been into racing motocross, and I still love to ride 250 2-Strokes.
 

What’s your fav. track?

Man that is a really good question. There are so many tracks that have popped up that offer a little something different from the others.   Then you have all the old guard tracks that have always been great.  But, if I had to pick one track for my last ride it would have to be Swan Raceway Park in Tyler, TX.
 

How did the book "BERM - The Texas Motocross Chronicles"  come about, and where can racers/riders get a copy?

Well, I envisioned the book about 13 years ago.  I have always had respect for the many racers, tracks and general moto happenings in the sport (I'm a big fan of mx).  Texas has some very deep, and rich history in motocross, and I always thought it would be cool to showcase some of the "Texas moto happenings and Racers" in one central location.  For so many years, I thought about the concept and how it would be a great reflection on Texas moto, from both the pioneers, and the new comers that race.  In August 2006, while John Willis and I were driving to Loretta Lynn's I told him about my dream of the book, and that's when I decided "Now" was as good a time as ever.  That's when I got the ball rolling on publishing the book.  

You are also a part of a company called Shock Sox, tell us about it!

Oh yeah, I am very excited about this little product.  Shock Sox was created by Kevin Weable, and he brought me into the company to help get the product launched in 2006.  In 2007, I took over ownership of the company, and have experienced growth ever since.  We have a great network of Authorized Dealers that are constantly stocking and selling Shock Sox to their customers.  For those that don't know..... Shock Sox www.shocksoxmx.com  is the "10 Second Removable Fork Seal Protector".   Shock Sox fork seal protectors are hassle-free and the can be "put-on & taken-off" the forks in 10 seconds.  Shock Sox is opening the door to all of the motocross and off-road riders that want to protect their fork seals when they are riding, and easily remove them as soon as they are done riding....insuring great fork seal protection! 

What's going on in the world of Holeshot Magazine? 

Are there any other forms of racing you would like to try and why?

Well I do like to go trail riding, and camping out at places like Red River (Muenster) with friends.    Maybe one day I will run a cross-country/off-road race.  I would also like to try a mile flat track race...those guys are flat CRAZY... and it looks like FUN to me.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Pretty much just moto, I love being around the sport

Do you play any Motocross games?

No, never.  Back in the day, I use to play Carmichael 01, but that has been forever ago.   I tried to race a game a while back with my friend Jef Odom, but he plays everyday so it wasn't a good race.  I was all over the screen..hahaha!

If there’s one thing in Motocross you would like to change what would it be and why?

I would LOVE to see all pro/expert classes run 20-30 minute motos.  I wish every track owner/promoter would offer that at every one of their races.  If you think about it, just about every kid/person who races would love to turn pro one day, and when you get that opportunity to turn pro you need to be able to run long motos.  It all starts at the local level.  Plus, from a spectator/fan's standpoint you look forward to lining the fence, and watch the pro class.  It's not good to just get to watch them for 5 laps.  I would definitely like to see that change.

Is there any advice you would like to give out to?

I would like to give some SOLID advise to all the mini parents.  Keep this fun for your kid and your family.   It's "OK" if Little Johnny is not that fast.  If he is capable of getting fast, then it will come to him. There are a lot of slow starters that progressed later in their moto careers...AND THEY HAVE EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR PARENTS!!  From a kids standpoint, the sport of motorcycling is about you and you old man bonding on a dirt bike.  Those will be the best childhood memories that any mini parent could leave with there child! 

In closing is there anyone you would like to thank?

I would like to first "THANK YOU" guys at DAT MX EVENTS for this interview, and for all that you do promoting races within your network of tracks in west and north Texas.  Your efforts help out the sport so much here.   I would also like to thank John Willis at Holeshot as well as the contributors, and advertisers that help us keep the machine rolling.  Another thanks goes out to my Shock Sox & BERM book customers and dealerships.  One last thanks goes out to all the VETS UNITE members who like to kick back and have a little fun while helping VETS UNITE racers go after their goals.