We've done a pretty good job of introducing the entire Daboot Crew out of Italy, but the only rider that we've really focused on is Alvaro Dal Farra. These guys are nuts. They make Italians look like a wild group of animals that simply likes to party, ride dirt bikes and raise ruckus. Team member Vanni Oddera is no different — in fact, he seems to be the wildest one of all. Don't believe me? Just watch this video of him — after you're done reading his "Hello My Name Is..." of course.
Ricky Monti
When Vanni's not raising hell in the Italian countryside, he can be found meditating in his secret chamber.
Hello my name is...
Vanni Oddera
A.K.A.
Vanni
I was raised in...
The middle of the forest in Italy. My first riding compound was one s--t metal ramp, but without a landing. The first time I jumped it at 16 meters and crashed. I jumped without the landing because I had no experience. It was six years ago, before I've ever ridden motocross.
The reason that you´re reading about me is...
I've had a lot of practice, took part in demos and competitions, I'm part of the very famous Daboot team and I do a lot of television and media in Italy.
Right now I´m working on...
IFMXF Nurnberg Ramp 2 Ramp contest and EICMA, which is a motor show in Italy. I'm also working on a new trick, but it's a secret! Kiss kiss!
But I´d rather be...
I'd rather fornicate and fun! Because when I die, I will go into hell without a house and cars — I will go with my experiences.
My most prized possessions are...
Gold medal in the 2009 L.A. X Games and first place in the moon race! Just joking! I got second place in Rotterdam, second place 2007 Genova Supercross, first place at the 2006 Milano EICMA and two films whit ROCCO SIFFREDI.
But I´d give it all away for...
I don't want to change anything because I'm happy!
The first thing I do in the morning is...
Double F — Fornicate and Fun!
Ricky Monti
When you party as hard as Vanni does, you better have the skills on the bike to back it up. As you can see by this huge indy flip, Vanni's got skills.
The last thing I do at night is...
I tell myself, "Vanni you are very happy because your life is great with a good family and good friends!
My momma always said...
Vanni stop riding your dirt bike and go have a normal life!
The worst job I ever had was...
I worked six months in a big factory. It sucked because it was boring routine work.
I love it when people...
Drink a lot with me at the party!
I can´t stand when people...
When they're very serious and wear black suits and ties.
My favorite FMX rider is...
Vanni Oddera
The most beautiful thing I´ve ever seen...
Roma,Venice, Verona, Volgograd and Cairo!
The ugliest thing I´ve ever seen is...
All the big cities!
My iPod is filled with...
Bob Dylan, Metallica, de Andrè, Marilyn Manson, Ramstein, Queen, Lisa Garrad, Eddie Vedder, Luciano Pavarotti, Bocelli, etc.
My favorite place in the world is...
My new house in the forest and near my FMX park!
Ricky Monti
Who in their right mind...???
The last time I swore I´d never drink was after a night of...
Never!
If you see me walking down the street say...
Ciao!
My most notable run-in with the law was when...
When Italy won the football championship in 2006. I drove my car and trailer around with all of my naked friends and playing drums. The Carabinieri followed us the entire night.
I get agro when...
Never, it's stupid to get mad!
Future goals and plans...
Build my new FMX park and go to Russia for a vacation with Red Bull, because I love that country.
And before I leave I´d like to give a shout out to...
Live to flip! See you in Italy!
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