What happened to Rick Petko of American Chopper? Where is he now?
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Rick Petko is a motorcycle repairman, best known for his appearance in the reality TV series “American Chopper” from 2006 to 2012. He was born on September 11, 1968 in Bath County, Pennsylvania, USA. Apparently his childhood was spent on TV and watching movies including helicopters and motorcycles, because our Rick could not resist their original power and beauty. As he grows older, his love for motorcycles will only increase, so the reason why he is what he is now is due to this early enthusiasm. He went to Northampton Regional High School, pursued his love of making bicycles after enrolling, and entered NCACC to learn welding.
His professional career began when he was quite young, working at a racing school in Pocono, Pennsylvania, and soon joined the Hooters Pro Cup Team. Gradually, his manufacturing skills improved, and he found a higher-paying job at the Orange County Helicopter Company (OCC).
He began acting in the reality TV series “American Chopper: Series” in 2003 and continued until 2012. During this period, Rick’s net worth increased significantly and his popularity reached a new high; if it hadn’t been for this critically acclaimed reality TV series, no one might have heard of Rick. Nevertheless, let us continue his life. After leaving OCC in 2012, Rick took a short break, then opened his own store in Poconos in 2016, and since then started working for the Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson owned by Jim Schlier.
Here are some facts about Rick Petko that you may not know:
Rick was a racing driver in his early years
When he started watching movies on a motorcycle, he wanted to ride a mini bike, and his parents helped him realize his wish. He actually started with karts, but his vehicles grew with his development. He drives three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and finally off-road vehicles. However, in the following years, his true love for restoration and construction prevailed, and he gave up racing.
He became a fan favorite
The moment he first appeared on TV, Rick became a fan favorite; when Paul Teutal Sr. and Paul Jr. were not on the screen, Rick was the next big thing. Because of his personality, skills, and displayed knowledge, every word of his can be easily remembered by the public, so Rick gradually became popular, which won him renewal contracts with production companies and OCC.
He makes bicycles for celebrities
During his ten-year career at OCC, Rick built bicycles for many celebrities, including Bill Murray, Donald Trump, Carroll Shelby, and Lance Armstrong. After Rick expressed his hope that Harley Davidson would work for him at Mount Pocono, his wealth of experience puzzled Jim Schlier.
Rick is a rich man
Rick has been doing what he likes since he was a child, and now he can brag about being a rich man. After he joined OCC in the early 2000s, his net worth began to increase, and after he started appearing on screen, his wealth reached a new high. Let’s take a look at his net worth and see how rich Rick Petko really is. According to authoritative sources, as of the beginning of 2018, Rick’s net worth is estimated at $1.75 million.
Rick is a married man
The reason he left OCC was that he and his wife Brittany established a family in Stroudsburg-their wedding appeared in an episode of the reality TV series “American Chopper: Series”. His wife and him continued to live in Stroudsburg, and Rick had to go back and forth to work for an hour and a half. As a result, Rick left OCC and decided to open his own store closer to home. He is also the father of two daughters, Everly Rose and Lucy Mae.
Paul Teutul Jr. seeks his services
Paul Teutul Jr. and his father Paul Sr. split into two parts, and after Paul Jr. founded his own company, Paul Jr. Designs, he asked Rick to join him. However, compared to other employees who moved from one company to another, Rick remained loyal to Paul Teutul Sr. and remained in OCC until 2012.
Rick is the founder of RPD & Co.
In 2016, Rick founded his own bicycle manufacturing company near his home, and since then joined Jim Schlier, his Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson is also located in Stroudsburg. However, the company has been growing and they are now planning to move to Tannersville, Pennsylvania. So it seems that Rick’s future has not yet been determined.
