Ladies and gentlemen, rev up your engines, because
we’re approaching the starting line of the 2019 moto
issue. From Harleys, to Cadillacs, to 18-wheelers, we’re
celebrating the best, boldest, and most badass industry
fi gures from every pocket of the globe. And of course,
we cannot forget the tattooed babes, whose curves
atop an old school chopper make our engines roar.It’s our honor to introduce one beauty in particular to
the pages of INKED, our 2018 cover girl contest winner
Brooklyn St Patrick. Brooklyn beat out thousands of
other tattooed women for the top slot and she’s making
her debut alongside the other contest fi nalists in a
seductive centerfold spread.From beauty to brawn, NBA Denver Nuggets’ point
guard, Isaiah Thomas, takes center court and shares
going from the draft’s last pick to getting All-Star, Top
Five, and MVP voted. Thomas talks tattoos, trading
controversies, and his takeaway as an eight-year NBA
veteran.After a long day spent on the road, there’s nothing
better than sharing a meal with friends and family. And
when it comes to sharing good eats, no one does it
quite like Chris Santos. The New York based chef
and "Chopped" guest judge opened the doors of his
exclusive LES restaurant, Vandal, just for our readers
and is ready to share his story of success in the culinary
industry.Moving off road and onto the race track, Carey Hart
speaks on immersing himself into his tattoo and
clothing shop, Hart & Huntington, after a near fatal
crash on an action sports tour; sharing the road and
racetrack with wife, P!nk, and their children; as well as
his adventures that came with being on the ground level
of creating freestyle motocross. As the “Hart Attack”
says, “we rode hard, and partied even harder.”Speaking of voyages on hogs and hyperbikes, Keino
Sasaki, esteemed custom bike builder, opens up about
leaving Japan to work for Indian Larry in New York
City; Keino Cycles and what makes “the perfect bike;"
and his experiences with Japanese culture’s view on
tattooing.Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a casual car
enthusiast, this issue fuels the journey you’re on. After
all, life in the fast lane is much more fun.Enjoy the ride.Editors,
Devon Preston and Tess Adamakos
[email protected]10 | INKEDMAG.COM