OCC's Vinnie DiMartino – American Chopper

Vinnie DiMartino, an American motorcycle builder, gained fame for his work on the TV show *American Chopper* from 2002 to 2007. Known for his skills at Orange County Choppers, he later founded V-Force Customs, a custom motorcycle shop based in Rock Tavern, New York.

An American motorcycle builder named Vincent ‘Vinnie’ DiMartino is famous for his work during 2002-2007 at Orange County Choppers, the main setting for the popular TV show *American Chopper*. After his time on the show, Vinnie left to start his own custom motorcycle shop, V-Force Customs, located in Rock Tavern, New York.

A few months after leaving OCC, Vinnie was joined by a former colleague from Orange County Choppers. In 2010, Vinnie returned to the show, but this time, he worked with Paul Jr. Designs, instead of returning to his previous employer.

Born in 1972, Vinnie is the second child in his family. He has three daughters and a son. Vinnie grew up in Hudson Valley, New York. His passion for motorcycles began at the age of nine when he spent time at his father’s auto repair shop. By the age of 14, he started working at a small engine repair shop, marking the beginning of his journey as a gearhead.

His love for motorcycles continued to grow as he began rebuilding motorcycles and cars. This experience eventually led him to join Orange County Choppers in 2002. DiMartino was unaware that a pilot episode for *American Chopper* had already been filmed before his arrival. Within a month of joining OCC, Vinnie learned that the Discovery Channel was interested in turning the shop into a reality show. His work at OCC lasted for five years.

After leaving Orange County Choppers, Vinnie explained that his growth at OCC had come to an end. He made the decision to start his own business, which had always been his goal.

In the show, Vinnie was given almost four minutes to share his departure story. Following his exit, he continued with his new venture, V-Force 1, which quickly gained success. The shop’s reputation grew, and Vinnie began a custom chopper project for the Tampa Bay Storm Arena League Football team.