“Live on Stage” Shell Interviews from SEMA 2017 Pt. 2 | #311

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #311

More interviews from the Shell Pioneering Performance “Live on Stage” Experience are here, and our special guests catch us up to speed. We begin the show with Dan Sandberg, President of Brembo North America, and Matt Edmonds, Chief Marketing Officer of Tire Rack, who chat with us about the evolution of online tire orders, and aftermarket manufacturers’ dedication to the constant improvement of their products. Next up, Kevin Tully and Chad Hill of Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle tell us about their newest project at SEMA. Then, with a possible new show called Torture Test on the horizon, Rich Christensen tells us what we can look forward to from him. We then discuss the importance of being an authentic car guy with Rich and Dennis Pittsenbarger. Switching lanes, Bob Attrell of Quaker State and Hyundai Motorsports sounds off about the success of their racing team, and brand loyalty in Canada. After that, we talk Mustangs with Gary Patterson of Shelby American, and Jim Marietta of The Original Venice Crew. Last, we hear from David Borla of Borla Performance, Bodie Stroud of Bodie Stroud Industries, Dan Sandberg, and John Waraniak of SEMA about how technology is taking a bigger role in the automotive industry. The future of aftermarket has evolved. Learn more now.

  • [00:00:00] Quality Tires Shipped to Your Door
  • [00:07:37] Aftermarket and OEM Industries Blur
  • [00:12:31] Beautiful Machines Via Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle
  • [00:19:53] Will Torture Test Catch Your Attention?
  • [00:30:22] Keeping the Automotive Industry Authentic
  • [00:35:55] Technology Has Enabled Amazing Cars
  • [00:42:15] The Original Venice Crew Comeback
  • [00:48:03] Carroll Shelby’s Passion Lives On
  • [00:54:46] Shelby’s Favorite Car: The Next One
  • [01:02:09] Automotive Aftermarket Personalization
  • [01:08:01] Borla Exhausts, Pipe Organs, and Brembo Brakes

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LIVE from Craftsman Garage at the 2017 SEMA Show: Pt. 1 | #308

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #308

The Las Vegas Convention Center was bustling with automotive enthusiasts for the 2017 SEMA Show. We got the chance to catch up with some of the car celebrities from Discovery and Velocity LIVE at the Craftsman Garage. Fast N’ Loud’’s Richard Rawlings and Dennis Collins swung by to let us know what wild and crazy things they are up to. Then, we chat with Mike Finnegan of Roadkill who details how the show got started. Shifting gears, we talk with the Diesel Brothers and hear about their roles within the shop and a little about family life. Rich Christensen, former host of Pinks, tells us about some of the new projects he is working on. After that, professional hot rod builder Bodie Stroud jumps on the mic to share about BS Industries (BSI), Bleu Stroud’s singing career, and rides he’s working on for a few celebrities. Up next, the crew from Iron Resurrection and Martin Bros. Customs lists off the sweet rigs they are bringing to life. We end the hour with laughs from the guys of Wheeler Dealers, Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead, and even get a surprise visit from Bill Goldberg. Listen in for more from the Craftsman Garage.

  • [00:00:00] Jeeps, Gas Monkey Garage, & Garage Rehab
  • [00:09:49] Learn from Richard Rawlings and Dennis Collins
  • [00:12:31] Roadkill Now on Discovery with More Episodes
  • [00:19:54] Diesel Brothers: Real Builds in Real Time
  • [00:28:11] Rich Christensen Searches for Fastest Human
  • [00:35:56] Torture Test Brings New Meaning to Hot Lapping
  • [00:42:16] Bodie Stroud in the Craftsman Garage
  • [00:48:07] Tools of the Trade for Future Generations
  • [00:54:47] Iron Resurrection Brings a Lifetime of Passion
  • [01:02:10] New Co-Host for Wheeler Dealers
  • [01:10:47] Cars from All Over the World for Wheeler Dealers
  • [01:18:12] Making Wheeler Dealers Feel As It Always Has

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