14 year old - Dakota, traveled all the way from Kansas to meet Paul Jr. and the crew from The Discovery Channel’s American Chopper!  Dakota never misses an episode of the show, and uses Paul Jr.’s designs as inspiration to build his own creations in his workshop at home.  When asked what his one true wish was, Dakota didn’t miss a beat and knew it was to meet Paul Jr.!

Dakota was nothing but smiles as the limo brought him right up to the Paul Jr. Designs’ Studio door, VIP all the way! He couldn’t believe when Joe from the show greeted him! Joe asked Dakota what his favorite bike was and he didn’t even have to think twice, “The Black Widow!”

Joe asked Dakota and his family to wait in the lobby for a few minutes while Paul Jr. got ready. To everyone’s surprise, Mikey walked right through the door and up to Dakota to shake his hand! Dakota’s mouth instantly dropped wide open and then turned into a smile! The two chatted for a while about Mikey’s art gallery, since Dakota loves to draw. Finally Joe came back into the lobby and announced that Dakota and his family were going to get mic’d-up because they were going to be filmed for the show! Dakota’s mouth instantly dropped wide open again, he was so excited! (read more...)

Showtime! Dakota walked with Mikey into the Studio right to Paul Jr.! His wish was coming true right on camera! Dakota, Dad, and Grandma walked into the Studio and were greeted by Paulie, Vinnie, Cody, and the rest of the crew. The crew took the family down a row of covered bikes, unveiling them one by one and letting Dakota sit on them! Finally, there was only one covered bike left. Paul Jr. unveiled it, and it was The Black Widow, Dakota’s favorite! He was so excited and made sure he got to sit on it for a long time.  Paulie and the crew showered Dakota with posters, t-shirts, hats; some that aren’t even available to the public yet! Paulie even gave Dakota a signed hat for everyone in his class!

After touring more of the Studio, it was time for Paulie to get back to work on new bikes. Dakota had such a great time on his wish to meet Paul Jr. and was excited to tell everyone at home about his experience. The crew was so great and generous! However, Mikey still had a surprise. He invited the whole family to go see his gallery!