Cars Yeah with Mark Greene

Ron Stricker, is one of the most well-known auctioneers in the country with a very successful family business located in Gardner, Kansas. Stricker was a former pit crew member in NASCAR from 2002-2010 for Penske Racing with drivers Dave Blaney, Brendan Gaughan, Travis Kvapil, and Kurt Busch. He has dedicated a lifetime to his love of motorsports, car collecting, and airplanes. He flies his Cessna Centurion 210 to auctions and to his favorite motorsports events across the country. Ron has some amazing stories to tell about his days with Penske, his family's car collection, Coleman, and ultimate barn finds. Stricker is the owner of Ron Stricker Auctions whom with his parents, Jerry and Carol, has been in the auction business for over 55 years and seen it all. 

Drake Troutman, driver for the Team 22 race team owned by G.R. Smith (known as the equivalent of Hendrick Motorsports in dirt racing), is one of the hottest shoes in dirt racing running over 140 races in the 2025 season including the Real American Beer World of Outlaws Late Model Series and numerous other dirt series around the country. Drake comes off a winner this past weekend landing in victory lane winning the Real American Beer World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at I-55 Speedway in Pevely, MO, and currently sits 4th in points. In 2024, Drake had 21 wins in 9 different states in over 120 events all across the country. At 20 years old, Drake knows that it takes a certain kind of person in this game of dirt racing. He knows that his life consists of working on the car and racing the car – that's it. It is endless hours to make sure your race car is as good as it can be, traveling up and down the road, having family and friends that support you, and to have a group of amazing sponsors and a team owner who is dedicated to providing an opportunity of a lifetime.

Alexander Soultanis, is a very well-known concours judge and automotive photographer who recently had the grand privilege of one his prized possessions, a 1944 KDF Wagon, featured on the cover of the legendary “Crankshaft” which relegated into receiving numerous phone calls from Jay Leno (which I had the privilege of just receiving a personally signed copy). Alexander is a Concours Judge and former automotive history radio show host from the New York City area. Most recently he has served as an AACA judge for 19 years and a Concours Judge for 5 years including The Amelia Island Concours, Radnor Hunt Concours, Greenwich Concours, Palisades Concours, Keeneland Concours, and many others. Alexander is a retired sign painter for the city of New York and artist, who if you've watched the Macy's Day Parade, Alexander created and painted the Macy's Day Parade Star logo you see painted on the street every year. He's been a certified car geek since the age and a member of many car clubs.

Jordan Missig, from simulator to track, Jordan's journey has been an interesting one. After making a few guest appearances in the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone Series, Jordan returned for his first full-time season with ABEL Motorsports in 2025. Jordan won the 2024 Radical Cup North American Series Championship where he earned 9 wins and 16 podiums with Graham Rahal Performance and the Radical Indianapolis team. He also finished third in the Radical World Finals in Abu Dhabi. Jordan has climbed to INDY NXT after racing in USF Pro 2000, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Formula Regional Americas and Karting. He is also an FIA IT-B Silver licensed driver and SCCA Pro racer. Jordan has relentlessly chased his dream of making it the top of motorsports. Whether he is perfecting his technique on his simulator or practicing on the track, Jordan's commitment to his craft is evident. He is driven by one goal – to compete in IndyCar, Formula 1, NASCAR or IMSA's Prototype/GTP Series.

Dan Crocker, known throughout the motorsports scene as “Showman Dan,” is a very famous chef throughout the global motorsports scene. Most people do not know that race teams like NASCAR, IndyCar, and in most of the professional racing circuits around the world have their own team chef that travels to each race with their traveling kitchen on wheels. “Showman” has created some of the most famous recipes and shared his chef skills serving race teams, drivers, the crew, numerous celebrities, government officials, and VIP's, to the tune of feeding over 300+ people per day, 3 meals a day, sourcing local foods from farmers and the surrounding area of each track, all cooked on outdoor grills in every type of weather condition. Yes, even baking homemade cookies, breads, and desserts in the outdoors. Now, this takes some serious skills.

Johnny D., known as “The Motivational Cowboy,” is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and host of the popular OUTSTANDING Life Podcast, where he shares powerful stories and interviews with inspiring guests. For nearly 25 years, Johnny has been a trusted voice for General Motors, interviewing NASCAR drivers, IndyCar drivers, and celebrities at major events across the country. With his signature energy, humor, and authenticity, Johnny D. delivers a compelling message that inspires audiences to live the “Outstanding Life” every day. He has authored multiple motivational books that encourage readers to live with purpose, passion, and positivity.

Rick Blaha, is well known in the tight circles of car collectors. He started drag racing in his teens and is now a landspeed racer. In 2018, Rick got “Salt Fever” after attending a landspeed event at the Bonneville Salt Flats and began landspeed racing acquiring his “A” license on the salt. Rick, was born in Milwaukee, WI, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Rick was a commercial banker for 26 years before starting a very successful custom packaging company, Pak-Rite, which he sold to a Fortune 500 company in 2018.

Whoever heard of a motorsports lawyer? A graduate of Western University's Faculty of Law, Mark Boudreau has always been more interested in the business side of motorsports than harboring any interest in racing himself. This interest led to his founding of Motorsport Prospects, a global online resource providing racers of all type access to information to help them go faster on the track and succeed off it. Mark applies the same concept of due diligence used in the legal field to the research he conducts both for the Motorsport Prospects directory and for individual clients. He is passionate in ensuring that all racers, their family and advisors have the information they need to make an informed motorsport-related decision.

Abigail Froehlich is a 17-year-old SCCA Pro Formula racer from Maryland who owns her own race team known as Passenger Princess Racing, who is preparing to move up the ladder to Formula 1600 and the F4 Series. She doesn't come from the typical racing lineage or from a wealthy family. Abby has paved her own way coming from a single-parent household and hustling to support her racing career while overcoming some exceptional challenges. Abby, transitioned to CKNA competition Senior Light levels at the LO206 and KA100 karts within her first year and tested in her first open-wheel car in mid-2024. She wants to prove that with unwavering focus, commitment, and perseverance, anyone can compete and win in the fast-paced world of motorsports. 

Bob Kerner's passion for collector cars is evident through his thirteen-year involvement as a Board Member and now Co-Chairman, along with Michael Dorvillier, of the La Jolla Concours d' Elegance. He is a longstanding member in the Classic Car Club of America. His contributions to the Petersen Automotive Museum and his four appearances on the Cars Yeah podcast underscore his dedication to the automotive hobby. Bob shares a common vision with Michael Dorvillier and the organizing committee to continuously improve on the mantra of “World Class Car and World Class Experience” for the sponsors, entrants, and patrons. Bob is a seasoned 24-year insurance producer specializing in private client risk management and has served 16 billionaire families. His expertise lies in catering to clients with family offices, utilizing best-in-class practices, and a dedicated team. He extends his services to emerging affluent clients with a minimum of $5 million investible and up to ultra-wealthy families.

Nigel Matthews is the Global Brand Ambassador for Hagerty. He has spent the last 20 years judging at more than 149 Concours events including Pebble Beach, Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy, and events worldwide in 12 other countries Matthews worked as a Red Seal-licensed automotive technician, repairing and restoring Rolls-Royce and Ferrari vehicles, and from 2002 to 2014 wrote a weekly column for a Canadian newspaper focused on classic cars. In addition, he spent ten years as an administrator for the British Columbia provincial government's licensing and insurance program that recognizes collector and vintage vehicles. Nigel was recently awarded the 2024 “UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR” by the Hot House Media, Concours yearbook. This year marks his 50 years in the classic car world and his 9th year as the Chief Judge of the La Jolla Concours. Originally from Oxfordshire, England, Matthews has lived in and loved every minute of residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the past 50-years of his automotive career.

Christopher Peterson has been passionate about cars for as long as he can remember—probably even longer. A La Jolla native, he grew up surrounded by classic and exotic automobiles, dreaming of one day becoming a race car driver. This passion eventually led to a career spanning over 25 years in the collector car world. Straight out of high school, Chris joined Symbolic Motor Car Company, one of the leading dealerships for classic, exotic and competition cars. Over the years, he worked his way up from the parts department to Director of Sales and Marketing, developing a deep expertise in post-war European sports and competition cars, along with a talent for uncovering rare and historically significant automobiles. Today, Chris serves as a consultant for Sotheby's Motorsport and chairs the Motor Car Classic at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. His time is spent sourcing exceptional cars, helping collectors navigate the auction world, and ensuring automotive history is properly appreciated— or at the very least, not left to collect dust in a forgotten garage. A fourth-generation San Diegan, Chris comes from a family with deep ties to the region's business and automotive culture. His grandfather, Robert O. Peterson, founded Jack in the Box and pioneered the modern drive-thru restaurant. When he's not hunting for automotive treasures, Chris enjoys cooking, sailing, and occasionally restoring cars that he swears he'll finish one day.

Ida Zetterström is a two-time Super Street Bike Champion winning the 2019 and 2020 championship. In addition, she was the 2023 European Champion in FIA Top Fuel Drag Racing while setting the European ET record of 3.77 and the speed record of 321.1mph along with winning all but one race in the 2023 season. Before finding her way to compete in the U.S. in 2024 at the top level of drag racing as an NHRA Top Fuel dragster pilot mastering an 11,000 horsepower dragster at 330+mph in only 1,000 feet, she grew up at the race tracks in Europe starting out in junior dragsters at the age of 8. Ida's journey to the NHRA Top Fuel ranks has been marked by relentless work, dedication, and an unyielding passion for the sport. Ida quickly let the world know that she lived up to the hype as she made her NHRA Top Fuel debut with JCM Racing in 2024.

Angela Savage was in her mother's womb during the tragic running of the 1973 Indianapolis 500. Her mother watched from the grandstand, in horror, as her husband, racecar driver Swede Savage, crashed in turn four after leading the race. The vicious impact and catastrophic explosion left him with critical injuries that would ultimately claim his life 33 days later. Angel was born just a few weeks after his tragic death. Angela's tumultuous life, as well as the life of her famous father, is chronicled in her book, SAVAGE ANGEL. Angela credits the racing community for saving her life as she began exploring the history of her iconic father that led to finding herself. She is now a special part of the entire racing family and works as a program manager for Racing For Mental Health, a nonprofit organization that promotes mental health awareness and destigmatizes the topic of mental health through conversation, education, advocacy and outreach via the racing community.  

Nitro Allie, also known as Allie D, is a motorsports enthusiast who started in the world of drag racing and enjoys sharing her love of car culture with those who have never been exposed to it. She shares her story and enthusiasm with others in hopes that they, too, will fall in love with our world of car culture. Like myself, Nitro wants to keep racing alive and thriving. Racing is life! When Nitro is not at the track or recording her inspirational interviews, she is a public servant in the law enforcement community who classifies herself as a “last responder” also known as a “death investigator” and a county deputy.

Matt Dibenedetto, or Matt D, as many fans call him, is a long-time veteran of NASCAR, coming onto the scene in 2009. Matt has nearly 250 starts in NASCAR's top series and is currently racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Viking Motorsports, driving the #99 Chevrolet Camaro. A native of Grass Valley, CA, Matt began the journey to a professional racing career at the age of 7 by competing in outlaw kart racing. Matt is a man of great faith, a huge car enthusiast, animal lover of their adopted dog “Brian”, and married to his high school sweetheart, his better half, Taylor or Tay, as most everyone calls her.

Jackie Heinricher served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force and earned her Masters of Science degree from Tennessee Tech University. After a decade of working in the science and management industry, she launched a successful biotechnology firm from her garage eventually growing the firm into a multimillion-dollar biotechnology company. She has developed visionary and unique intellectual properties and holds several technology patents. Jackie has always had a love for racing and began racing later in her life. She is a race car driver who has competed in the Red Bull Rally Cross Series, the World FIA Rally Series, and has competed for several years in the Ferrari FIA Series-North America, and has competed domestically in Formula 3. She is the first woman to compete in the North America Lamborghini Series entering her first race at Road America in 2016. “Racer Jackie” has achieved eight (8) podium finishes, with two (2) at the World Finals in Valencia, Spain. Heinricher brought the first female co-driver duo in 2017 to the Lamborghini Series. Jackie is the founder of Heinricher Racing's all-female race team and the first to field a team of women who competed in the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Series where they finished 5th in the championship. Her team also competed in the most grueling race in the world, the 24 Hours of Daytona. Unfortunately, the 2020 season got derailed by Covid, but she is still striving to rebuild a new team in the near future.

Collete Davis, is one of the most diversified female drivers in the world. At the age of 16, she attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to obtain a mechanical engineering degree. Her combination of behind-the-wheel talent and on-screen personality makes her a stand-out in the automotive and racing industries. She mixes social influence with her barrier-breaking roles in car culture and media. Collete is a diverse and very successful racecar driver in Drift, Track, RallyX, and Monster Trucks. She will be competing in Formula Drift in 2025. She is a stunt/test driver for Netflix and several automotive OEMs around the world. Along with being a TV-series host for multi-million dollar productions, Collete is a content creator on YouTube and a social media sensation with over 2-Million followers as a car builder who builds her own cars with a talented team at a 30-acre Florida compound for her competition races, personal vehicles, and for SEMA. She is an international brand ambassador for Hot Wheels. Collete has her own race team and clothing brand she calls House of Prix.

Harmon “Boston” Cap is the social media sensation known as “Boston The Be A Man Guy” with over 9 million followers globally, published a very successful book with the fitting title, “Be A Man: The Ultimate Guide,” where he shares funny and insightful stories and pearls of wisdom about what it takes to be a man. “Be a Man” celebrates and pokes fun at the strengths and flaws of men today in an entirely satirical (sometimes controversial) way when he offers timeless advice on how to be a man, including: — Never ask for directions, or use a GPS, just drive around forever — Fall asleep watching TV, then get mad when somebody changes the channel — If you can't fix something, chuck a wrench — If you can't find what you're looking for in a store, don't ask for help. Walk out. “The Be a Man Guy” takes his followers and readers into his early years, from learning math from his Uncle, the bookie, to discovering deep truths about life from the patrons who drank and gambled at his family's bar in East Boston. Whether in stories or one-liners, “The Be a Man Guy” will make you laugh and shake your head in recognition. “Be a Man: The Ultimate Guide” lets men of the world (and the women that might love them) know that they are not alone. Boston, has a love for racing and is a fellow automotive enthusiast.

Danny Drinan, is one of the most innovative race car designers and builders in the motorsports industry with a background as a very successful USAC Midget and Sprint Car driver. Danny attempted to make the Indy 500 three times, but had his Indy Car career cut short due to a life-changing crash that nearly took his life. He was a mechanical engineer and lead fabricator for Mario Andretti, part of the Bonneville Salt Flats land speed team, Speed Demon, that set a world record in 2021 of 481+ mph as the fastest piston powered car on the planet, and the inventor of the patented “Dri-Bar” cockpit adjustable anti-roll system that has been used in numerous racing series with and has achieved over 500 victories. Danny is reintroducing the racing world to an updated educational series of his “Pyramid of Grip.” He owns Drinan Racing Industries in Indianapolis, IN, where he designs and fabricates specialized parts for the racing, aviation, military, and aerospace industries around the world.

Miranda Seymour, celebrated as a biographer, novelist, memoir writer and critic, has been a visiting professor at Nottingham Trent University. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts as well as a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, and the author of the award-winning memoir, In My Father's House. Her many acclaimed biographies include: A Ring of Conspirators, an innovative study of Henry James and his literary circle; Ottoline Morrell: Life on a Grand Scale; Robert Graves: Life on the Edge; Mary Shelley; In Byron's Wake, The Bugatti Queen and I Used to Live Here Once: The Haunted Life of Jean Rhys. Today is a very exciting show for me as I have the opportunity to speak with, Miranda Seymour, the author of my favorite book, the “Bugatti Queen,” who writes the story of one of my favorite racers, Helle Nice. I have asked Mark Greene, the founder of Cars Yeah to co-host with me today.

If you missed the first half of our talk with Kat you will find it here on the website or any mobile podcast app. Kat DeLorean is a proud mother of 3, a wife, a mentor, and the daughter of automotive magnate, John Z DeLorean. January 6th, 2025 marked his 100th birthday. Kat has an extensive background in cybersecurity (Purple Hat level which is considered the highest level in cybersecurity), in leadership, and mentorship roles for international corporations and major financial institutions for the past 20 years. In this new chapter of life, Kat is dedicated to restoring the legacy of her father and is eager to return excellence to design, engineering, and manufacturing in the automotive industry. 

A Message from Ginger Baker Rust - Today is a very special show for me in many ways. This is my first show as the new owner and driver of Cars Yeah and I have asked Mark Greene, the Founder of Cars Yeah to co-host with me today. This show will be the first of a two-part series with my good friend and someone who is extremely special to me who has a tremendous story to share that I believe everyone needs to hear. Kat DeLorean is a proud mother of 3, a wife, a mentor, and the daughter of automotive magnate, John Z DeLorean. January 6th, 2025 marked his 100th birthday. Kat has an extensive background in cybersecurity (Purple Hat level which is considered the highest level in cybersecurity), in leadership, and mentorship roles for international corporations and major financial institutions for the past 20 years. In this new chapter of life, Kat is dedicated to restoring the legacy of her father and is eager to return excellence to design, engineering, and manufacturing in the automotive industry. Today, we will talk about Kat's journey to today and give a little teaser to the future which we will talk about in the second part of this podcast next week.

Since 1990 Matt Stone is a Freelance Journalist, author, radio and television broadcaster, photographer, former Editor, Motor Trend Classic magazine, international Concours Judge, and automotive event Emcee. His specialties are history, design, interview features, and cars in culture, and he has written, photographed, and published 18 automotive book titles. Matt enjoys just about anything with four wheels, though demonstrates a particular passion for Post WWII sports, performance, and sports racing cars and old pickup trucks. He's a Chief Class Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a judge at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, and officiates and emcees at other first tier shows and events. He serves his profession as a past Officer and Board of Director member, and past-President of the Motor Press Guild (MPG) trade association. Today Matt's here to share with Ginger and me his newest book titled DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company. This is particularly timely since Ginger will have her friend Kat DeLorean, John DeLorean's daughter on Cars Yeah very soon.

Hello Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts and welcome to Cars Yeah. As the year ends, I would like to take the time to look back at and celebrate the life of those past Cars Yeah guests we lost in 2024. It was Abraham Lincoln who said “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” These inspiring people all lived their lives surrounding themselves with their passions for people and automobiles. All were guests on Cars Yeah and I am honored to say had become my friends. Their impact on the car world and the people they encountered created lives very well lived. Something we should all aspire to do each day. RICH MACDONALD – “Treat everyone with respect and dignity.” MIKE MULLAN – “Be creative and think outside the box and then put your ideas in motion.” ROB PITTS – “Do what you love and the rest will come.” CHAD McQUEEN – “Don't hit anything”  

John Wright is an author and past racer who started driving in 1970 and after a self-described, undistinguished record, and running out of racing funds, switched from racing to writing about the drivers, mechanics, and builders in the sport. Initially, John's stories of Canadian drivers and cars were published in the Canadian publication ‘Old Autos' in Bothwell, Ontario followed by the California-based magazine ‘Victory Lane'. From there, other publications published interviews John was doing at vintage events and things took off from there. John goes to vintage events around the country, including Mosport, Road America, Watkins Glen and the Laguna Seca tracks. He and his racing friends meet and talk about how fast we were… or not. Today he is here to share his newest book titled Fast Faster Fastest: The Bill Sadler Story from Dalton Watson Fine Books.

CJ Olivares is the president of MAVTV and a decorated media executive with decades of experience building and operating digital and linear media companies. He joined MAVTV in 2022 and immediately began transforming the network by implementing a strategy focused on diversifying programming, expanding distribution, and launching new digital platforms. He has prioritized bringing more live racing programming from around the world, while also developing new, compelling content designed to bring audiences closer to the athletes. The show “On the Rise” features unique stories about the next generation of motorsports athletes and “The Life” gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of established drivers. Most recently, CJ was instrumental in the production of “Racers Roundtable” -- a series featuring an all-star lineup of motorsports icons who share the moments and stories that helped shape their careers. Today, MAVTV is the largest dedicated motorsports media platform in the world.

Danny Sullivan is a legendary race car driver who is best known for his 360-degree spin on lap 120 of the 1985 Indianapolis 500. He was attempting to pass Mario Andretti and after recovering from the spin, he led the last 61 laps to become the 69th winner of the Indy 500 and the moniker “Spin to Win.” Danny is also known for being one of the first “big” personalities in motorsports by using his fame to help promote his sponsors and his likeness through appearances on late-night talk shows, in movies and other forms of media. Danny's promotional prowess was good and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon says he emulated him throughout his racing career. Danny was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2022. He remains active as a TV personality, producer, and entrepreneur, staying involved in many forms of racing and business. Danny is here to share his latest venture, Racers Roundtable with Danny Sullivan and Tony Stewart.

Ginger Baker Rust comes to you from Mooresville, North Carolina, aka “Race City U.S.A.”. She's a motorsports sports agent with decades of corporate marketing and experience, accolades, and achievements. Ginger was the Chief Marketing Officer for Ryan Newman, ddriver of the #6 Ford in the Nascar Cup Series. She's the one behind the scenes who works corporate partnerships, contracts, and the business side of various global motorsports. If you have seen the movie Jerry Maguire, her day-to-day operations are pretty much what Tom Cruise's character does. She is a well-respected, behind-the-scenes powerhouse in the world of motorsports and had earned the nickname “Lady Mavrik” as she is well-respected and has built a solid reputation with everyone from the series owners, drivers, team owners, pit crews, hauler drivers, and the media outlets. Ginger is an amateur racer who earned an NHRA Dragster Pilot's license in 2021, and in 2020, earned an ECTA land speed record in a 2020 Yenko Camero street car in the Modern Street/Blown 8-Cylinder category with a 199.557 mph pass on the 1.25 mile course, which made her the second-fastest woman in the history of the class and the third fastest in the history of the national ECTA event.

Whit Montross is responsible for running the day-to-day operations for Hagerty Marketplace. He and his team review thousands of submissions each year to ensure they are bringing the best ones to market with fair reserves. They work with sellers to make sure their listings are accurate and highlight their vehicles properly. Whit has been with Hagerty for over 10 years, much of that time was in their service center underwriting insurance and talking with Hagerty members. At Hagerty their goal is to ensure and preserve Save Driving and Fuel Car Culture for future generations. Whit built his first race car in the back of Hagerty's Colorado office. He currently races a 1967 BMW 1600 with Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing. Whit and Hagerty's love for connecting with fellow enthusiasts combine with helping to make the collector car world more fun for all involved.

Randy Leffingwell is an author, writer, and photographer who has spent over five decades in the automotive sector. He worked for the Kansas City Star and then in Chicago with the Sun-Times. His passion for automobiles led him to AutoWeek magazine and the L.A. Times. He's written many articles for Pete Stout's 000 magazine due to his vast knowledge of the Porsche marque and Randy has authored 65 books. Photography is a significant part of his life to this day. Today he is here to share his book Against All the Others: Porsche's Racing History, Volume 1-1968, from David Bull Publishers. The book meticulously details technical developments, the nuances of each racing venue, and offers race-by-race commentary. At 432 pages it is an intensive and keen insight into the personalities and their approaches taken in the cockpit for Porsche.

Bill Kirk is the CEO and Co-Founder of Weathertrends360, a company that helps any business become proactive vs reactive in any weather, anywhere in the world. Weathertrends360 has been a leading expert in long-range weather forecasting for 22 years. It is the world's only accurate year-ahead weather forecasting model, powered by 124 years of climate data, with an 85% accuracy rate. Fluctuating temperatures can significantly affect how much range an EV can get on a single charge, making it essential for drivers and companies with fleets to plan around weather conditions. Captain Bill Kirk is a U.S. Air Force Gulf War Veteran. His contagious passion is building the most accurate YEAR-AHEAD weather forecasting technology company on Earth, with predictive sales analytics for Fortune 500 companies.

Jim and Chris Ochs are brothers and the Founders of Car Corral, an online automotive auction company that provides the perfect blend of excitement, variety, and community surrounding the world of automobiles. Jim and Chris grew up in Colorado in a family with eight kids, Chris being the oldest of the clan. Chris is a third-generation union carpenter, a licensed aircraft mechanic, a car builder and die-hard enthusiast. He helped his dad restore a 1930 Chevrolet Sedan back in 1977 when he was only 13 years old and the car bug bit him hard. Jim has always been fascinated with all things mechanical and got the car but from his older brothers, aka the ‘Duke Boys', and brings his passion to the Car Corral auction site.

Stacey Mayfield is the Director for the Haas Moto Museum. The Texas-based motorcycle museum is named after its founder, Bobby Haas. Bobby and Stacey, working side-by-side, curated one of the world's most thoughtfully assembled collection of motorcycles, including an unparalleled custom collection including acquisitions and commissioned bikes from around the globe. Following the death of Bobby Haas, she worked to keep this treasure trove of motorcycle history together and is proud to be reopening the Haas Moto Museum in a new, larger location in North Dallas. She and her team proudly share not only these beautiful bikes but the impactful story each one tells. Stacey is also the executive producer on two documentary films documenting the life and accomplishments of Bobby Haas, including Leaving Tracks (2021) and the soon to be released Racing Mister Fahrenheit. She recently released a beautiful photographic book entitled “The Motorcycle,” which chronicles the 13 decades of motorcycle history housed at the Haas Moto Museum.

Isaac Bunick is the founder and CEO (Chief Enthusiast Officer) of MOTORMIA, a new automotive enthusiast platform aimed at revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry through AI. MOTORMIA is a company that's all about creating deeper connections between car lovers and the brands they care about. At the heart of the company is Mia – an AI-driven modding partner, build advisor, and performance analyst all rolled into one. Mia can help car lovers customize their rides, plan upgrades, and optimize performance completely from their devices using AI technology. By entering some basic vehicle info, and desired plans and modifications for your build, Mia can ensure each modification is perfectly suited to meet your unique needs and preferences.

Art Garner is an award-winning author and finalist for the prestigious PEN/ESPN award for literary sports writing for his bestselling book, Black Noon, The Year They Stopped the Indy 500. For over 40 years he worked for Ford, Toyota, Lexus, and Honda, before retiring in 2014 to finish that first book. That book is about the tragic 1964 race that was stopped by a fiery accident on the second lap resulting in the deaths of drivers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald. He also co-wrote a book titled Indy 500 Memories and another, Hood to Coast Memories, about the relay running race from Mt. Hood to the coast of Oregon. Art is the author of the new biography, A.J. Foyt, Survivor, Champion, Legend, that has just been released by Octane Press. He's been working on the Foyt bio for the past five years and this is just volume one, which covers A.J.'s career through 1977. Volume Two is expected in May of 2026.  

Joey Benjamini is the founder and CEO of Collectible Classics, North America's largest volume seller of classic sports cars on platforms including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and PCarMarket. Joey is a 2021 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics and he launched Collectible Classics the same year, with the goal to transform the classic car auction industry. Today, the company conducts over 2,000 auctions annually and boasts more than 100,000 square feet of indoor classic car storage and retail space. Collectible Classics has set itself apart from traditional auction houses like Mecum and Barrett Jackson by leveraging modern online platforms with a focus on customer service and care. The company holds a 4.9-star Google rating thanks to his innovative strategies for seamless transactions and commitment to transparency. Collectible Classics as a trusted leader in the industry.

Kenneth K. Boyer combines a lifelong love of cars and engineering with a career focused on management and supply chain. He's the Fisher designated professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University. He was coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Operations Management, and served on the faculty at Michigan State and DePaul universities. Boyer is a member of the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society, and the Decision Sciences Institute. Recently, he visited Vietnam to study Vinfast's rise. He's published numerous academic articles and two books. His latest is The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Five Visionaries Leading the Charge. The book takes a deep dive into the worldwide transition from ICE vehicles to EVs. 

Michael Alan Ross is a photographer who is best known for his automotive work. Years ago. he merged his two passions, cars and photography and since then he's shot everything from exotics to barn finds from rock stars to junk yard dogs. If you love cars no doubt you've seen his work in which he constantly creates inspiring images. Michael's goal is to consistently create images that inspire the viewer, that make then pause, breathe, and take in the images. He provides us a way to see an object in ways we've never focused on. And he's collaborated with some of the most talented designers and builders in the business creating friendships around the world. Today he's here to share his first authored book titled Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods, published by our friends at Quarto/Motorbooks.

Steve Deperte is a Sales Representative at Richtech Robotics, a public robotics solutions company. Richtech provides complete robotics solutions for a variety of businesses across the country for restaurants, hotels, casinos, senior living homes, factories, and the automotive sector including service centers. Steve has worked for years in the automotive business focusing on customer engagement and relationship building. He leverages technology and innovation to provide success in the automotive space while transforming the ways business get things done. With cutting edge robotic solutions, Steve and the Richtech team are able to bring people together by automating the tasks that keep them apart.

Chad Schnitz is the Vice President at TopDon, a leader in diagnostics for the auto repair industry. They recently launched several new pieces of diagnostic equipment, thermal imaging units and EV charging products chargers. Chad and his team have grown the business exponentially. Working with some of the largest distributors in the US, they have earned TOPDON USA multiple vendor awards, Motor Top 20 Awards, Design awards and more. Chad has a diverse background in the automotive industry having worked as a tech, sales, training, and a unique blend of automotive hands-on knowledge in the tool and equipment industry.

Burt “BS” Levy is known as the world's fastest novelist. He's been racing and writing about racing for more than a half a century. He's won something like 100 amateur and vintage races and 8 season championships in a truly incredible variety of cars. Burt's served as a track-driving instructor for clubs and race-sanctioned bodies and has been a special event and banquet speaker numerous times. No doubt, if you are a true automotive enthusiast your library shelf has at least one of Burt's books on it but more likely, like mine, it has many. Burt's best known for his historically accurate and utterly hilarious The Last Open Road series of motorsports novels plus a radio-play, period correct version featuring many famous voices, including yours truly. Today Burt will share his lates book titled A Lifelong Lotus Love Affair.

Jeff Nowak is the founder of Classic Car Jobs, a platform of dedicated marketers that help shops, private collectors, museums, and storage facilities to fins specialty mechanics to employ. They are connecting mechanics with opportunities in the niche world of classic and exotic cars. With a deep passion for classic cars, particularly 50s and 60s European sports cars, Jeff has turned his love for these timeless vehicles into a mission to support the industry by helping skilled professionals find their place in this specialized field. His expertise and enthusiasm for classic cars drive the vision behind Classic Car Jobs, making it a go-to resource for both those wanting to work and those who need employees.

Self-made and innovative, David Boice is a pioneer in auto industry technology. Throughout his impressive career, he has owned numerous companies in the automotive, tech, RV, marine, and real estate sectors. David co-founded two of the largest tech and consulting companies (AutoMark and CyberCar) in the automotive trade, with an enterprise value of $200 million. He co-founded his first technology company, AutoMark, with his father at 22, selling in 2000 as part of one of the largest technology transactions in the automotive industry. In 2008, he broke through a challenging economy and co-founded Team Velocity, a leading marketing technology provider serving the automotive industry.

George Levy is the President of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the former editor of Autoweek magazine, and an author. He has written multiple books on motorsports, including 2016's Can-Am 50th Anniversary, a project on which he worked with the late and deeply missed photographer Pete Biro, who is a past Cars Yeah guest. His last book, F1 Mavericks:  The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing is a sweeping account of the most innovative and glamorous period in Formula One racing history, 1958 through 1982. Today he's here to share his book titled Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals, published by EVRO, and the official biography of legendary Jim Hall.

Philipp Henke is a Founder and Owner of RPM Depot, the one-stop-shop for Mercedes 190E parts based in Germany. He has been a Mercedes enthusiast from an early age, developing a special interest in the W201 chassis with its 190E 16 valve models which were the base of Mercedes iconic DTM entries in the 80s and 90s. After getting in touch with old Mercedes as a child through his granddad, he later took up the classic car hobby himself which through the years evolved into launching a store focused on helping others with their classic Mercedes projects. At rpmdepot.de he offers parts for restorations, performance builds and all outrace cars which have found their way into enthusiast vehicles from 50+ countries.  

Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal are a wife and husband team who competed with the Superlative Adventure Club in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle driving the new Volkswagen ID Buzz. They drove the sixteen-day, 7,500 kilometer, 4,771 miles journey as the first team to compete in an EV that was outside of the EU and they were the only EV team this year. The event is the northernmost rally in the world covering nine countries around the Baltic Sea. Their journey included wild camping and daily rally challenges without the use of GPS using only paper maps. They raised money for the Jessi Combs Foundation as their charity of choice You'll remember these two from show #2462 last January when they competed in the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally driving the new INEOS Grenadier.

Jodi Ellis is an innovative graphic designer specializing in automotive fine coffee table books. With a deep passion for design and automobiles, Jodi has built a career focused on crafting visually striking and distinctive publications in that genre. She carefully tailors each book to capture the essence of its subject and the author's vision, focusing on detail and delivering exceptional quality. Collaborating closely with authors to bring their ideas to fruition, fostering meaningful connections with clients and enthusiasts. Teaming up with respected publishers such as Dalton Watson Fine Books and Bull Publishing, and independent authors exploring self-publishing, Jodi has had the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of publications celebrating automotive history, design, and culture.

Phillip Kane is the Chief Executive Officer at Turbo Wholesale Tires which also owns RBP Tire, Lexani Tire, and Lionhart Tire. Phillip grew up in his family's car and truck dealerships, and having survived bracket racing a 1965 Pontiac GTO, he went on to spend more than 25 years in some of the best-known automotive, industrial, consumer durables, distribution, and banking businesses in the world. Phillip also acts as a Senior Advisor to Stout Risius Ross and Rothschild & Co, where he brings operational expertise to their investment banking businesses. Previously he was the Chief Commercial Officer in Key Markets at Pirelli in Milan, Italy working in their commercial truck tire business. Phillip spent 11 years working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Before that, he held executive roles with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) and Snap-On, Inc. Phillip is the author of the book, The Not So Subtle Art of Caring: Letters on Leadership from John Hunt Publishing, London, a finalist for the 2022 Eric Hoffer Book Award. He is a contributor to such as Inc. Magazine and Tire Review writing on leadership issues and topics relevant to young workers.

Kevin McCauley is a photographer and videographer based in Houston, Texas. His photography has been featured in over a dozen publications, and he's shot for automakers, auction houses, retailers, and collectors. Kevin spent the early part of his career in advertising as a graphic designer. He picked up the camera to shoot portfolio images of design work, but almost immediately began pointing the lens towards his lifelong passion, automotive subjects. He has spent more than a decade capturing the machines that move us. His short-form documentary The Gray Fox: An Original 1967 Porsche 912 was chosen as the Video of the Year 2021 by Bring-a-Trailer and was nominated for the 2022 International Motor Film Awards. Kevin has now created his first book titled Waiting for the Sun to Come Down, published by Carrara Media. His book is filled with more than 75 different cars and over 100 photographs, captured in dramatic light and shadows, all in a hardcover 10 x 10 format.

Collin Hungate started Sport Driving Motors in 2023. He rents Porsches for drivers to use at HPDE events and for recreational lapping programs. Collin, his father, and brother have enjoyed driving at race tracks for years, in all kinds of different Porsche models including base 911s to GT3s and everything in between. Today, Collin has a fleet of 5 Porsches to rent at his home track, Pacific Raceways, in the Pacific Northwest. He has his sights set on expanding to other tracks starting next year. Growing up in the Tacoma, Washington area, volunteering in the community and supporting local businesses are important and he plans to stay put here and focus on family, faith, and growing his business.