Introduction
Larry Roach, also known as Axman, is a popular street racer who appears on the hit Discovery show Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings. He is known for his 1964 Chevy II, which he built himself and uses to compete for the number one spot on the list. But racing is not his only passion. Axman also owns and runs a logging business, which he named Axman Enterprises. In this article, we will explore how Axman juggles his two careers, and what inspired him to pursue them.
Axman’s Racing Career
Axman has always had a love for cars and speed. He grew up watching his cousins play with their cars on the street, and he wanted to outrun them. He started working on and building vehicles, and learned how to make them faster. He said in an interview with Dragzine: “Growing up, I had a couple of cousins [who] were about seven years older than me – I was around seven or eight and they were 16 – and just watching them play with their cars on the street, it kinda got me wanting to outrun them. I think that’s where I got the fever from.”
Axman made his debut on Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings in season one, where he showed up at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson, North Carolina, with his Chevy II. He impressed the other racers and earned enough points to secure a spot in season two. Since then, he has been a regular on the show, and has won several races and titles. He is also part of the America’s List, where he competes against the best of the best from across the country.
Axman’s Logging Business
Axman’s nickname comes from his other job as a logger. He owns Axman Enterprises, a logging company that operates in Oklahoma. He has a YouTube channel, Axman & Axlady, where he posts videos about his logging activities and projects. He also features his wife, Sarah Mattox Roach, who is a Crossfit trainer and works at their family restaurant, Two Sisters Taproom and Deli.
Axman spends more time on logging than racing. He said in one of his videos that he dedicates 10 hours a week to racing, but 60 to 70 hours to logging. He enjoys both jobs, and says they are similar in some ways. He explained: “Logging and racing are both dangerous. You have to be on your toes all the time. You have to be able to adapt to different situations. You have to work hard and smart. And you have to have fun.”
Conclusion
Axman is a man of many talents and passions. He is a successful street racer and a hard-working logger. He balances his two careers with the support of his wife and family. He is an inspiration to many fans who admire his skills, personality, and attitude. He is truly living his dream. As he said: “I love what I do. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”