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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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Read more about the article Live from the Craftsman Garage at the 2017 SEMA Show Pt. 2 | #310

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We are back with interviews from the 2017 SEMA Show that we will be rolling out over the next few weeks. First up, live from the Craftsman Garage, we chat with the CEO of Barrett-Jackson, Craig Jackson, about the charity cars they had at the last auction in Las Vegas. Next, Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy shares his history with SEMA, Bonneville racing, and his friendship with Chip Foose. Then, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, jumps on the mic with legendary builder Steve Saleen. Steve talks with us about the Saleen rides at SEMA, and some exciting business news from China. Russell Holmes of Garage Rehab discusses his role on the show and sounds off about some of the craziest garages that the crew has been to. Switching lanes, Stacey David of GearZ shares all about his past as a musician, his recent children’s book, and touches on his show. Rutledge Wood, NASCAR personality, explains a charity build he is doing with eBay Motors and a new show on the horizon for him. Ray Evernham, host of AmeriCarna, tells us about his role in the making of the movie Cars 3 and about the friendly, family rivalry between him and his wife, who is also a professional driver. Last up, we hit the backroads of our imagination with the crew from Dirt Every Day, who tell us about the wild 4x4s they have hit the mud with. Fill up on our stars’ personal Craftsman tool stories that helped them build their dreams.

  • [00:00:00] Charity Cars From Barrett-Jackson
  • [00:04:59] Star-Studded Rides Adorn Auction Block
  • [00:12:30] Rad Rides by Troy and Bonneville Racing
  • [00:19:53] Marvelous Memories of Meeting Steve Saleen
  • [00:24:41] Prediction for the Future of the Automobile
  • [00:35:52] The Garage Rehab Project Manager
  • [00:42:13] From Musician to Wrenching on GearZ
  • [00:47:28] WWII and the Dodge Power Wagon
  • [00:54:44] Building for Kids with eBay Motors
  • [01:02:07] Ray Evernham: Not Just a Voice in Cars 3
  • [01:12:49] Induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
  • [01:18:09] Off-Road Action on Dirt Every Day

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Greasy Car Guys | #255

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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #255

NASCAR news, tire troubles, and movie car magic? What are we not talking about in this episode of The Drive? Josh Hancock is up to his usual shenanigans, Karl Brauer finally heard from Ford regarding his GT, and Brian Moody has been buzzing around in a Corvette. It’s time to step into the driver’s seat – tune in now!

 

  • [00:00:00] Rise and Fall
  • [00:05:13] Saying Goodbye?
  • [00:12:29] Business, Burgers, and Hot August Nights
  • [00:19:41] For the Tire Buyer
  • [00:29:58] Street Survival School
  • [00:35:44] One Lap of America
  • [00:42:06] Movie Car Man
  • [00:47:57] The Lady’s Ride
  • [00:54:38] Corvette Grand Sport
  • [01:01:50] Transmission Overload
  • [01:12:50] Fueling Up
  • [01:17:53] Kia and Quality
  • [01:24:14] The Acceptance Letter
  • [01:29:46] Organ Market
  • [01:36:47] Three, Two, One
  • [01:44:08] Garage Squad
  • [01:55:03] Hot August Nights
  • [02:00:12] Liquid Steel

 

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