Zach Shockey… the Rookie

King-Cold.com was fortunate enough to sit down and talk to one of the new up-and-comers in the stunt game today. Zach Shockey is riding with Team Stunters.com and the 21 year-old has already been dubbed “The Rookie.” He’s becoming an in demand rider with appearances all across the nation.

Zach’s a cool character with a down to earth demanor. At times he seems like he’s taking all the new found fame in stride, but at other points he has this grin on his face because I think inside, he’s still a fan.

King-Cold.com did the following interview with Zach recently after his DVD debut on Those Crazy Texans produced by Stunters.com. Note: the interview has been edited slightly for clarity.

King-Cold.com: Who are your favorite riders out now- ?

Zach: probably Kane, Darius, Hoenshell, Joe Vertical, Teach, Alex Flores, and Sillyneck.

King-Cold.com: So how did you meet Big Scott?

Zach: Actually about a week after I got my F4i I was learning circles out at the spot

King-Cold.com: What was your first impression of him?

Zach: I was intimidated honestly because i knew of him but had never met him so i was really nervous about talking to him but it worked out in the end

King-Cold.com: So did you try to impress him or were you just kinda freaked out to be stunting at the same spot as him?

Zach: It kind of flipped flopped between the two, because I new I was picking up really fast for some reason, I mean it only took me basically two weeks to learn circles.

King-Cold.com: So was he an inspiration to you?

Zach: Oh yeah definitely [I] had seen the Xperience and knew who he was. I had hoped he would ask me to join up with the team.

King-Cold.com: So how did you feel when he asked you to join the team?

Zach: I was really stoked and happy at the same time. I was really happy, it felt like it had paid off a little.

King-Cold.com: So what then was it like meeting Matt L.?

Zach: I was happy too I have a really high respect level for matt, He’s a really good rider and has been in the game a long time.

King-Cold.com: What’s the travel vibe like with you all in the infamous Stunters.com bus?

Zach: Sometimes it can get serious after like 20 straight hours on the road but 99% of the time it’s really laid back. I think all three of us get together [more often] than most people and their family.

King-Cold.com: How do they treat you being the baby of the bunch?

Zach: Usually I’m the one that has to do more of the work than others but I enjoy it, and I am always the one who falls asleep first and gets sharpied but they have more years and experience on me so I don’t let it bother me

King-Cold.com: Speaking of the sharpie, I just finished watching the Those Crazy Texans DVD and Kyle Woods refers to you as “the rookie” can you explain that?

Zach: Umm, yeah that is good one: Tim Barnes, Kyle Woods and I were in El Paso, Texas doing an arena show, and it was the first time I had met him and from day one he started calling me rookie and for some reason it stuck and its not going anywhere.

King-Cold.com: At least people know who you are now. How has being in a DVD changed things for you?

Zach: I know more people are going to know of me and I think it really steps up the game for the whole team to be on top of the game.

King-Cold.com: So what do you think you bring to TeamStunters.com?

Zach: I think I bring some stupidity, balls and a hope for the best [attitude]. Plus I am really easy going and easy to get along with. I am also always pushing people to push themselves

King-Cold.com: How does it feel when you’re at a show and the crowd’s screaming your name?

Zach: It makes me feel really good about putting in those long hours at the lot till 2 am and then going to work at 5 am and doing it all over again.

King-Cold.com: So you balance a “real” job on top of stunting?

Zach: Yes I do;  I work a 9-5.

King-Cold.com: Do you ever get noticed when you’re out and about?

Zach: [Yes] just basically people from high school and people I haven’t seen in years. The first thing they always say is, “dude, I saw you on the internet.”

King-Cold.com: So were you the geek in high school now earning their respect or were you always the cool kid?

Zach: I was kind of geek believe it or not, I had fast cars and bikes but I kind of stayed away from the party scene.

King-Cold.com: So do the ladies treat you better now?

Zach: Yeah they do.

King-Cold.com: So do you think its hard to balance the fame and stay humble?

Zach: It’s very hard to take care of the kid, wife and work and ride at the same time but its all worth it!!!

King-Cold.com: Is there anything you’d like to let the world know about Zach Shockey and TeamStunters.com?

Zach: Those Crazy Texans DVD pick up a copy and check out the kung fu, Zachshockey.com, Stunters.com.

King-Cold.com: You got any more shout-outs?

Zach: To the wife, daughter, family , Big Scott, Matt L., all my boys at the lot, and most importantly ALL MY SPONSORS for making it possible, and of course Jason at King-cold.com.

King-Cold.com: Shameful plug, but appreciated…. thanks for sitting down with us.

Zach: Your welcome