Name: Bucky Lasek
Home: From Baltimore, Md. Reside in Encinitas, Ca.
Sponsors: Element, Billabong, Rockstar, Independent, Type S, Boneless, Protec, Von Zipper and Vans.
What shoes do you skate: I skate in my shoe. It's my 5th pro shoe on Vans.
What’s your set up: Element board, I ride the same shape on vert and street(8.25 wide,14.75 wheelbase and symmetrical shape but the nose is more square). Trucks are Independent 149s on vert and 139s on street. Wheels are Type S 60mm on vert and 54s on street. Bearings are Element Swiss.
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on?
I love going to Bondi Beach, Australia. It's got the bowl on the beach and fun nightlife. Great time!
What is the best story you’ve ever heard?
The one Stacy Peralta told me a long time ago about a guy named Uncle Sam who comes around once a year.
Favorite Vans rider?
Cab and Hosoi, they're one of a kind and have a lot of history in skateboarding that all should worship.
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
720's. I can do them but not as good as I'd like.
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
The scare of a 4th child. Wew!
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Girl jeans. Come on guys step back and really think about this one. Plus a good pair is like $200.
What are some interests outside of skating?
I love fishing and working on things myself. Kind of like handy man stuff. I've fixed a few odd things like microwave and stereo subwoofer. Besides that I love car racing and I'm trying to make the time and take it to the next level.
Last good book you read?
Dreamseller. It's a book about a close friend (Brandon Novac) who is battling heroin.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
Bad Brains—I and I
Clash—Police and Thieves
Social Distortion—Sick Boy
DMX—Party up
Metallica—Eye of the beholder.
How many daughters do you have now?
Three; Devin 11, Paris 8, and Tenzin 1.
What’s the best part of being a dad?
Well, actually I don't know where to begin. I'm like a super/foreman of 3 little humans. I can mold them into anything I want Ah Ha Ha Ha. Besides me kidding it's a pretty special thing. I'd say having the respect and love from them.
What advice do you have for TNT as a new pops?
Enjoy it while they're babies because they turn into monsters.
How did you get into car racing? What kind of car do you got?
I first started tricking out my Hot Wheels when I was a kid. I'd take them apart and Krazy glue parts to different cars. When I got my first car which was a Honda Civic I first started messing with the styling and stereo. The same with my second car which was also a Honda Civic. Well needless to say after wrapping it around a tree and totaling it. I decided to spend less attention to looks and more towards performance. My first car that got me gearing up towards racing was a 90 VW Corrado. It was also the first car that got me into tuning and working on it myself. I also started to attend racing schools. Now I have a pretty sick supercharged BMW M3 that puts out about 520hp and is track prepared. I'm working with Miller Motorsports Park out in Utah and Skip Barber a very well known racing program that a lot of the top drivers usually go through. I also have some ties with Perelli tires and Alpine Stars racing gear that have helped me out in sponsorship.
Do you race competitively?
As of now I'm transforming from weekend warrior to clean and fast finesse guy. So I'm still taking the right steps to learn through the proper schooling and then do some sanctioned races as early as Feb. 09. I'll keep you posted on my placings.
How fast have you gotten one of those cars to go?
My M3 I had up to 165mph. That was before the supercharger so I'm sure it will get there faster plus now.
Ever think about smashing one of those cars into wall just to see what it feels like?
I'm not interested in doing it on purpose.
How fast can you change a tire?
Pretty fast but you can do that while I do the driving.
Days of Thunder…awesome, right?
Yeah, it's up there with The Grind.
Did you ever, you know, gay off with the Bones Brigade?
I loved them, but not that way.
Being from Maryland, have you ever had crabs?
Maryland crabs rule. Order extra seasoning.
Do you have a crab recipe you’d like to share?
Nothing special I just tweak the one on the back of The Old Bay seasoning container.
As one of the few guys to keep pushing vert innovation, do you have a secret maneuver that you’re working on?
I'm just trying to learn how to slow my roll more and smell the roses sometimes.
Home: From Baltimore, Md. Reside in Encinitas, Ca.
Sponsors: Element, Billabong, Rockstar, Independent, Type S, Boneless, Protec, Von Zipper and Vans.
What shoes do you skate: I skate in my shoe. It's my 5th pro shoe on Vans.
What’s your set up: Element board, I ride the same shape on vert and street(8.25 wide,14.75 wheelbase and symmetrical shape but the nose is more square). Trucks are Independent 149s on vert and 139s on street. Wheels are Type S 60mm on vert and 54s on street. Bearings are Element Swiss.
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on?
I love going to Bondi Beach, Australia. It's got the bowl on the beach and fun nightlife. Great time!
What is the best story you’ve ever heard?
The one Stacy Peralta told me a long time ago about a guy named Uncle Sam who comes around once a year.
Favorite Vans rider?
Cab and Hosoi, they're one of a kind and have a lot of history in skateboarding that all should worship.
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
720's. I can do them but not as good as I'd like.
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
The scare of a 4th child. Wew!
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Girl jeans. Come on guys step back and really think about this one. Plus a good pair is like $200.
What are some interests outside of skating?
I love fishing and working on things myself. Kind of like handy man stuff. I've fixed a few odd things like microwave and stereo subwoofer. Besides that I love car racing and I'm trying to make the time and take it to the next level.
Last good book you read?
Dreamseller. It's a book about a close friend (Brandon Novac) who is battling heroin.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
Bad Brains—I and I
Clash—Police and Thieves
Social Distortion—Sick Boy
DMX—Party up
Metallica—Eye of the beholder.
How many daughters do you have now?
Three; Devin 11, Paris 8, and Tenzin 1.
What’s the best part of being a dad?
Well, actually I don't know where to begin. I'm like a super/foreman of 3 little humans. I can mold them into anything I want Ah Ha Ha Ha. Besides me kidding it's a pretty special thing. I'd say having the respect and love from them.
What advice do you have for TNT as a new pops?
Enjoy it while they're babies because they turn into monsters.
How did you get into car racing? What kind of car do you got?
I first started tricking out my Hot Wheels when I was a kid. I'd take them apart and Krazy glue parts to different cars. When I got my first car which was a Honda Civic I first started messing with the styling and stereo. The same with my second car which was also a Honda Civic. Well needless to say after wrapping it around a tree and totaling it. I decided to spend less attention to looks and more towards performance. My first car that got me gearing up towards racing was a 90 VW Corrado. It was also the first car that got me into tuning and working on it myself. I also started to attend racing schools. Now I have a pretty sick supercharged BMW M3 that puts out about 520hp and is track prepared. I'm working with Miller Motorsports Park out in Utah and Skip Barber a very well known racing program that a lot of the top drivers usually go through. I also have some ties with Perelli tires and Alpine Stars racing gear that have helped me out in sponsorship.
Do you race competitively?
As of now I'm transforming from weekend warrior to clean and fast finesse guy. So I'm still taking the right steps to learn through the proper schooling and then do some sanctioned races as early as Feb. 09. I'll keep you posted on my placings.
How fast have you gotten one of those cars to go?
My M3 I had up to 165mph. That was before the supercharger so I'm sure it will get there faster plus now.
Ever think about smashing one of those cars into wall just to see what it feels like?
I'm not interested in doing it on purpose.
How fast can you change a tire?
Pretty fast but you can do that while I do the driving.
Days of Thunder…awesome, right?
Yeah, it's up there with The Grind.
Did you ever, you know, gay off with the Bones Brigade?
I loved them, but not that way.
Being from Maryland, have you ever had crabs?
Maryland crabs rule. Order extra seasoning.
Do you have a crab recipe you’d like to share?
Nothing special I just tweak the one on the back of The Old Bay seasoning container.
As one of the few guys to keep pushing vert innovation, do you have a secret maneuver that you’re working on?
I'm just trying to learn how to slow my roll more and smell the roses sometimes.
