A Father's Day with Mark Sweeney

This episode offers a special departure from the regular format. In a delayed Father's Day celebration, Mark Sweeney steps into the hot seat for an emotional and revealing interview—not with a co-host, but with his wife Bobbie and his children and grand daughter Kylee (remote), Keegan, Garrett and AJ.

This episode is a deeply personal look into the life, philosophy, and passions of the man behind the podcast. Listeners will get an intimate perspective on Mark as both an accomplished racer and a dedicated father, touching on topics like:

• The Blueprint for Motivation: How racing forged a lifelong desire to keep learning and achieving.
• A Father’s Perspective: Looking back, what’s the one thing Mark would have done differently before having kids, and what lessons from his own unique, self-reliant upbringing shaped his parenting?
• The Highs and Lows of Faith: An honest conversation about a lifelong journey of faith, and how it has navigated times of profound coldness and rock-bottom moments.
• Navigating Loss and Grief: Mark shares an inspirational, firsthand account of holding it together in the group, while also providing a touching insight into the private grief that can bring you to your knees. He also imparts wisdom for his sons on how to best prepare for a life after he’s gone.
• Mentorship, Friendship, and the TMT Family: Who are the people—from lifelong mentors to the newer connections within the Thailand Motor Tours family—who have had the biggest influence on Mark’s life in recent years?
• Racing, Fear, and Human Achievement: What was the scariest moment of Mark's life—both on the track and in the gravel driveway—and how do those moments of split-second fear resolve into something else entirely?
• Top Motorcycle Memories and the Bike of all Bikes: Mark ranks his all-time favorite bike (the TZ250) and race tracks, and recounts the legend of a famous "battle of the grass track" that still gets the family talking.
• Looking Forward: What has Mark most excited for the next season of his life—and the lives of his children?

This episode isn't just about motorcycles—it's about the road you travel with the people you love. Join the Sweeney family for this special, often humorous, and truly heartfelt tribute.

Joel Donald (JD) Hammock is an accomplished motorcycle racer and business owner from Oklahoma whose life centers on endurance off-roading. He built a professional career through Brown Machinery Co. Inc., a masonry supply firm he operated for decades before its acquisition by GMS Inc. in late 2025. Beyond his commercial success, Hammock is a decorated athlete who competed in the International Six Days Enduro, earning multiple medals and even constructing a private training course known as Hammockland. His passion for riding recently culminated in a massive five-year global odyssey, during which he navigated over 100,000 miles across more than 70 countries. These documents collectively detail his professional transitions, his deep-rooted ties to the Oklahoma racing community, and his remarkable transition from local competitor to international adventurer.

Strap in and rev it up, gearheads! In this episode, we sit down with the ultimate 2-wheel maniac and free spirit, Michael “Hey-Now” Henao. From tearing through the clouds to win the 2013 Pikes Peak Superbike 750 class to tackling the legendary high banks of the Daytona 200 on a Ducati 848EVO, Michael knows what it means to live life at the absolute limit.

But Michael isn't just about chasing his own adrenaline. As a gritty privateer who runs his own MotoAmerica Twins and racing efforts, he knows the hustle of trackside More importantly, he has turned his pure passion into a mission to build smarter, safer riders as a coach for the Yamaha Champions Riding School and his own ChampMini programs.

We also dive deep into his adventures across the globe. Michael shares what it’s like leading epic motorcycle tours through the stunning coastal roads of Thailand. We take a fascinating detour into how the Buddhist culture of mindfulness applies directly to riding motorcycles. As you'll hear in this episode, hitting the perfect line and dragging a knee isn't just about speed; the motorcycle is actually a vehicle that forces you completely into the present moment.

Follow Michael "Hey-Now" Henao:

• YouTube: Check out his global tours and wild riding clips at @HeyNowMoto.
• Ride with Him: Book private training at heynowmoto.com
• Experience “HEY NOW”: on a journey with Thailand Moto Tours at ThailandMotoTours.com
• Learn from “HEY NOW”: book training with Yamaha Champions Riding School at ridelikeachampion.com
• Ride SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO, MOTO 3: at one of the 6 HEY-NOW MOTO events
  • May 3 – Grand Junction
  • June 14 – IMI
  • July 19 – IMI
  • August 23 – SBR
  • September 20 – Centennial
  • October 4 – Grand Junction

Hit play to hear the ultimate free spirit share his journey.

Thanks for listening to Two Wheels Many Blessings - Keep the rubber side down, stay adventurous, and get out there and ride!