“My dad was – and still is – racing pre-war British motorcycles as a hobby, and we spent some great family weekends supporting him from the side of the tracks,” says photographer and filmmaker Dimitri Coste of how he caught the motor racing bug. 

Continuing the family tradition, Coste’s friend Thibaut Grevet, a fellow skateboarding enthusiast who helms counterculture magazine The Diggest, captured the Paris-born petrol head doing what he loves best in today’s film, which features a narration by his six-year-old daughter Paz and 10-year-old son Zephyr. 

When he’s not traveling the world shooting often high-octane campaigns for brands including March LA.B, Vans and Renault, Coste spends as much time on the track as possible. “I mostly race outside of France,” he says. “The spirit is different and less judgmental – all round good vibes. People are truly passionate and honest about it.”

How did you become interested in American culture? 
Dimitri Coste: I like the way Americans modified and raced British bikes in the 50s and 60s; they seem to always find a way to make things look cool, attractive and sexy, and their ability to enjoy simply and put on great shows and events always impresses me.   

What's your ultimate motorcycle-related ambition? 
DC: I’m working on it and its called O.S.F.A. (@osfa67): one motorcycle that can do it all. Since 2010 I have raced a 1967 Triumph in all kinds of races, allowing myself to change only the tires and handlebar depending if it’s off-road or asphalt. My goal is to get closer to what amateur racing was back in the day: to experience, travel and meet great people. It’s not a trophy quest at all – it’s all about doing it... and looking good too! 

And career highlight so far? 
DC: Racing is a passion and a hobby, and even if I’m quite active I’m not making it a career. However, highlights would be winning the Catalina Grand-Prix in 2010, finishing the Pikes Peak International Hill-Climb alive in 2011, racing and winning the Hell On Wheels Moto-X in Japan in 2014, racing choppers at Dirt Quake, and winning Return to Del Mar Short Track a couple of weeks ago. Every time I get to race or ride on a motorcycle it’s always a blast and a huge source of pure pleasure – and a way to truly feel alive.