Rick Petko Net Worth

How much is Rick Petko worth?

$1.75 Million

What is Rick Petko's net worth and salary? Rick Petko is a motorbike enthusiast from Bath, Pennsylvania who has an estimated net worth of $1.75 Million. Petko started generating his net worth when he became part of the reality TV show American Chopper. The 43 year old worked as a fabricator (skilled craftsman) for motorcycle maker Orange Country Choppers (better known as OCC) for two years. The OCC is renowned and praise worldwide for their custom motorcycles. Their work ultimately led to a reality TV show on the Discovery Channel (later aired on TLC). When the show was first aired in March 2003, it was evident that Petko was the one of hardest working guys in the show. Sadly American Chopper came to an end in February 2010.

Petko's passion began at an early age when he started riding mini bikes. He then progress to go karts, three wheelers, four wheelers, dirt bikes and Harleys – every bikers' ultimate dream. Petko, a NASCAR fan, worked at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania for five years. He also worked for the Hooters Pro Cup team. Petko eventually moved away from racing and joined the team at OCC owned by Paul Teutul, Sr. As a member of the OCC team, Petko was involved in one of their most memorable projects, the POW/MIA Bike. It was rumoured that Petko Left the OCC in September 2011 and now has his own bike shop in Stroudsburg, P.A. where he's customising old bikes. However, various forums suggest otherwise. Petko said on one of the forums: 'I haven't left the OCC-just need to work on my own stuff also. There were also speculations that Petko has now joined, Paul Jr. Design, working for fellow Chopper Paul Teutul, Jr. But one thing is for sure – Petko is a regular on the American Chopper's spin off, American Chopper: Senior vs Junior, which was first aired on TLC and later the Discovery Channel. Launched in 2010, the show reveals the bitter rivalry between OCC and Paul Junior Designs.