Chapter 3 – World Stage, World Champion | Grain & Grit: A Tribute to Nicky Hayden

In Chapter 3, Nicky Hayden’s journey reaches a pivotal chapter—his ascension to the global spotlight with Repsol Honda and his hard-fought run to the 2006 MotoGP World Championship.

This episode chronicles the pressure, precision, and unrelenting spirit that marked his career-defining years—highlighting his unforgettable 2005 Laguna Seca victory and the dramatic 2006 season finale in Valencia. The cutting board build mirrors that tension, entering its most intricate stage with detailed shaping and careful refinement that echoes the high-stakes energy of a championship run.

Build Highlights:

• Precision under pressure, detailed inlay work

• MotoGP rise, landmark victories, world title

• Triumphant, intense, deeply inspiring