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What if your tires could quietly renew their own grip as you drive? We kick off with a clear look at regenerative tire technology, unpacking how smart materials might maintain tread depth, extend tire life, and improve braking and safety in wet and dry conditions. From early patents to bold prototypes, we highlight Goodyear's recharge concept and Michelin's expanding tread blocks, then get honest about the hurdles that stand between lab success and daily commuting: durability, heat cycles, debris, and cost.Then we trade lab coats for landscapes and plan a spring pilgrimage across Texas bluebonnets. We share practical, photo-friendly routes with timing tips shaped by weather and bloom cycles. The Willow City Loop near Fredericksburg brings sweeping hills and Indian paintbrush accents; Muleshoe Bend near Spicewood frames Lake Travis with easy trails and family space; Ennis maps more than 40 miles of viewing with a festival vibe; Brenham's barns and fences add texture to wide fields; and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin offers curated displays that respect the land. Think golden-hour light, weekday visits, and staying on public roads to protect fragile blooms.To round out the ride, we deliver a grounded review of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD. The boxy, modern design turns heads, while a two-foot display span, separate climate controls, dual wireless charging, and comfortable seating for up to seven make daily life simple. The 1.6L turbo hybrid returns strong real-world mpg with calm, composed handling, and the cabin feels thoughtfully laid out—though we still wish for a dedicated volume knob. We compare pricing and rivals like the Kia Sorento, Toyota Highlander, and Mitsubishi Outlander, and share straight-talk shopping advice so you can find the right trim at the right price.Join us to connect future-focused tire tech with near-term road trips and a practical SUV you can buy now. If you enjoyed the ride, follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves cars and wildflowers.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

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Businesses and residents in Ennis' Architectural Conservation area are being urged to apply for an upkeep grant before the deadline closes this week. The Ennis Paint Scheme will see up to €1,000 made available to businesses and homeowners in the town centre and its environs to upgrade their buildings. The scheme has a total fund of €424,000 and applications can be submitted to the local authority up to Friday. Mayor of Ennis Mary Howard is hopeful it will benefit local firms.

Light has been shed on plans for street lighting in a currently unlit part of Clare's county town. At this month's meeting of Ennis's local elected representatives, Mayor of Clare, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy, has called for additional lighting on the footpath from the Lee's Road Drumcliff Road junction to the main entrance of John O'Sullivan Park. Ennis Municipal District has revealed that the proposed LIHAF road between the Claureen Roundabout to Drumcliff Road includes the provision of new lighting terminating within 60 metres of the entrance. Ennis MD has also pledged explore options for covering the remaining 60 metres, and Councillor Murphy believes it would be hugely beneficial.

Clare County Council says it's "actively examining" the possibility of having a full-time caretaker at an Ennis sports and leisure complex. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle has called for the provision of a full-time operative at the Fair Green, also known as Tim Smyth Park, in the interest of allowing it to remain open for longer and enhancing security. The local authority claims "work is progressing" to create such a role which it says would ensure " enhanced day-to-day maintenance, improved accessibility and user experience, and greater security and oversight within the complex". Councillor Guilfoyle says it would improve the park's offering while making it a safer place for all.

We are celebrating some brilliant young minds from CBS Primary Ennis who have put Ennis firmly on the national science map! Three 5th class students; Francisco “Frankie” Giudici, Sam O'Neill and Aidan Hehir have just been crowned overall winners of the Intel Mini Scientist Competition, beating more than 5,000 students from 75 schools across the country. Their award-winning project explored how a catapult works, diving into the science of kinetic and potential energy and impressing judges at the Grand Final in Dublin. Alan Morrissey was delighted to chat with them on Friday's Morning Focus.

Irish business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, according to a new Grant Thornton survey, with mid-market firms citing global volatility, rising labour and energy costs, and political uncertainty as major challenges for the year ahead. Here in Clare, businesses are feeling the impact, but they're also taking steps to remain competitive and invest in technology and productivity. To discuss how local businesses are navigating these challenges, Alan Morrissey was joined by Margaret O'Brien, CEO of Ennis Chamber, and Patrick Burke, representing businesses in Kilrush and Ennis. Photo (c) Pop Andreea's Images via Canva

This year's Ennis Book Club Festival celebrates its 20th edition, bringing together readers and writers from across the country. One of the highlights this Saturday at glór is the debut authors session, featuring Elaine Garvey, Claire Gleeson, and Shane Tivenan in conversation with Eoin Devereux. Elaine's novel The Wardrobe Department explores belonging and the colourful world of theatre, Claire's Show Me Where It Hurts delicately examines family and loss, and Shane's short story collection To Avenge a Dead Glacier offers poignant and witty glimpses into the lives of outsiders. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Garvey and Claire Gleeson to discuss their work, and what it's like to appear as debut authors at this year's festival. Photo (c) Ennis Bookclub Festival

Earlier this week, we spoke to Ennis resident Ann Marie Broomhead about the ongoing damp and mould issues affecting her home in Clancy Park — a situation she says has been impacting her family's health and wellbeing for the past two years. Today, we're turning our focus to solutions. Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Leonard Shanahan of Shanahan Paints. Leonard recently shared a video online offering practical advice, which has been viewed more than 100,000 times. Image (c) Clare FM

St.Flannan's manager Brendan Bugler says he's expecting a stern test when his side face Kilkenny CBS in the Croke Cup this weekend. The Ennis side, who sit second in the roll of honour for the competition, travel to Bansha for their quarter final tie on Saturday afternoon. The Kilkenny side shipped a heavy defeat to rivals St.Kieran's College in the Leinster PPS Senior Hurling A final last time out. Bugler says that performance isn't reflective of the quality their opponents possess.

A Clare haulier claims the Road Safety Authority is 'broken beyond repair.' Representatives from the Irish Road Haulage Association are making submissions to an Oireachtas Committee on reforms. The association is to tell the committee that the certificate of professional competence isn't fit for purpose. Deputy Vice President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Eugene Drennan, of Spa Transport in Ennis, has told the committee the driving test also needs to be reformed.

Ennis-based artist Tomás O'Maoldomhnaigh will launch a new book this week created in collaboration with his late brother, photographer Dominick Moloney. In the Artist's Footsteps: Revisiting Jonathan Fisher's Killarney will be launched on Thursday, February 19th at 7.30pm in O'Mahony's Bookshop on O'Connell Street, Limerick. Sally-Ann Barrett spoke with Tomás on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Image (c) tomasartist.ie

For the past two years, Anne-Marie Broomhead and her family say they have been living with persistent damp and mould in their council home, conditions she believes are not only damaging the property but are also seriously affecting their health and wellbeing. Anne-Marie, who suffers from asthma, says the situation has taken a toll, and despite repeated complaints she claims the situation remains unresolved. Anne-Marie joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio on Clare Fm's Morning Focus to discuss these ongoing issues. Images (c) Anne-Marie Broomhead

According to new figures from An Garda Síochána, Garda numbers in Clare are at their highest level in two years. 2025 saw a net increase of 10 gardaí in the county, bringing the total to 298 members stationed across Clare last December — an increase of 3.5% rise on the previous year. But while overall numbers are up, the picture varies locally. Ennis has seen a slight drop, with numbers falling from 114 to 110. In contrast, Shannon recorded a significant boost, rising from 58 to 71 members, and Crusheen also saw an increase. Meanwhile, Kilrush experienced a small decline. Nationally, 56 new officers joined the Roads Policing Unit last year — but just one of those has been assigned to Clare. The Chair of Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership Pj Ryan joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss these new figures. Image (c) Clare Fm

Driving testers at the Road Safety Authority who are members of the Fórsa trade union are to stage a full one-day work stoppage this Friday, over concerns uninsured vehicles are being presented for driving tests. It comes after the latest round of conciliation talks at the Workplace Relations Commission failed to reach a resolution. The union announced that a full one-day work stoppage, from 8.15am to 5.30pm, will be held on Friday 20 February. To discuss this further, Sally-Ann Barrett spoke with Chris Curran, of the Chris Curran Coaching Driving School in Ennis on Monday's Morning Focus.

Fresh pleas are being made for air quality in Ennis to be improved after it's been revealed that the county town had the worst air quality in Ireland last year. Ennis recorded seven instances where air quality exceeded permitted levels in 2025, down from 21 three years ago. In spite of the advances, data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the town still had the worst air quality nationwide last year. A total of 17 monitoring stations have been installed across Ennis since December 2024 but Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan insists there's room for improvement.

The widening of a road approaching a primary outside Ennis has been named a priority infrastructural project in the region. Following a motion tabled by Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly at Ennis Municipal District, it's been confirmed that the widening of the L4611 leading to Knockanean National School will be included in Ennis MD's submission to the local authority's next strategic plan for roads investment. It was estimated in 2019 that the project would cost €450,000 excluding land acquisition. Councillor Daly doesn't believe it's working at the moment.

Galwegians women are the only team in action this weekend in the All-Ireland League as they travel to Ennis on Saturday (14th February) in Round 14, looking to consolidate their fifth-place standing. The Galway side were 39-0 victors when they played in November, but the Clare club are only nine points behind them in the table. Leading up to the game, Galwegians head coach Jack Clarke has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan. == Kick-off at Ennis on Saturday is 12pm.

It's claimed the people of west and north Clare are suffering due to a lack of access to emergency ambulance care The local authority has called on the National Ambulance Service to provide additional rapid response vehicles to remote parts of the county. In a correspondence issued to Clare TD Joe Cooney this week, the HSE has confirmed that additional 12 hour ambulance shifts will be rolled out in Ennistymon and Kilrush, while new Emergency Medical Technicians are set to be recruited in Ennis. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says greater accessibility is key.

The Government has this week announced details of a new permanent Basic Income for the Arts scheme, which will see 2,000 artists receive €325 a week for three years. The successor to the pilot programme launched in 2022, the scheme has been described by the Minister as a “major milestone” and a move that puts Ireland at the forefront of artist supports internationally. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Peter Power, Steering Group Member of the National Campaign for the Arts, and Ennis singer-songwriter Laura Mulcahy to discuss what this means for artists and for the future of the arts in Ireland. Photo (c) National Campaign For The Arts

This March, Ennis will once again become a haven for readers and writers as the Ennis Book Club Festival celebrates a very special milestone, its 20th anniversary. Over two decades, the festival has grown into one of Ireland's most loved literary gatherings, known for its warm welcome, lively discussion and impressive line-up of authors. Artistic Director, Martina Durac joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to the festival.

For this week's Ask Me Anything, Andrea was joined by the manager at Emerald Park Theme park Ross Ennis !

The Mayor of Clare has proposed building a flyover between Ennis and Clarecastle to solve safety concerns at the Clareabbey Roundabout. Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy was one of five local elected representatives to put his name to a motion at this week's meeting of Ennis Municipal District calling for immediate progress on the "long-delayed" pedestrian and cyclist safety scheme at the notorious junction. The motion describes the recent proposal of pedestrian crossings at the roundabout as "unsuitable" and states that the provision of a pedestrian underpass or overpass is the "only acceptable solution". Councillor Murphy believes however that crossings should be implemented in the short-term, with the long-term focus on the construction of a road going over the roundabout to connect the county town to Clarecastle.

James Wiley from Ennis spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to express his frustration over parking at University Hospital Limerick. James took to social media recently, after finding himself waiting for some time to enter a car park during a recent visit to UHL. Photo (c) Alan Place

On this special edition of Rice Unfiltered from the West Servery Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath intros the show speaking with Jackie Carizales, McMurtry College coordinator.Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds talks with Luke Mauro (7:00) about the Owls winning streak, their toughness and the big stretch coming up.Dominique Ennis (19:00) talks about many things: her record-breaking time at Rice, growing up with five brothers, interests outside of basketball and pregame routines.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com!Did you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls basketball games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's something new coming to the heart of Ennis! Gate 96 is a brand-new restaurant opening at the Temple Gate Hotel, designed to become a go-to destination for dining, celebrations and memorable moments. Gate 96 at The Temple Gate Hotel opens this Friday the 13th of February, just in time for Valentine's. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Stephen Higgins, Head Chef and John Gavin, Co-Owner/Director.

en Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by welcoming Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! He shares his view on Canada's Olympic men's hockey optics, including village vs. hotel living, closed practices, and whether any of it is a real edge or just fan paranoia. They discuss head coach Jon Cooper downplaying Canada's starting goalie decision and how the tournament's feel changes without fighting. Later, Rob Longley (24:25), Toronto Sun sports columnist, joins the boys live from Milano Cortina to examine whether Canada vs. USA will carry the same animosity as the Four Nations tournament, how the rivalry compares in the women's game versus the men's, and what to watch for this afternoon's matchup.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Valentine's season in full swing, Enable Ireland is putting a fun twist on romance, encouraging people to break up with their stuff for a great cause. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Regional Area Manager with Enable Ireland, Mary Hynes to tell us about their biggest-ever ‘Break Up' campaign and how locals in Ennis can get involved. Image (c) Enable Ireland

If you're flying between Shannon and the UK, there's an important change you need to know about. From the 25th of February, Aer Lingus passengers will need a passport or Irish passport card to travel on these routes, with new requirements also affecting some non-Irish and non-British nationals. To explain what this means for travellers, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Gearoid Mannion, Travel Counsellor in Ennis. Image (c) Shannon Group

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined on the show by Fergal O'Keeffe, Ennis native and creator of Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. This week, Fergal spoke about some new routes or destinations available to people as well as some travel trends.

Episode 5 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!Hosted by Maeve Óg O'Leary and joined in studio by Ireland international Eve Higgins, this is our first show of 2026 as we catch up on a huge block of league action and where the Energia All-Ireland League now stands after Round 13.With nearly two months of rugby to unpack, patterns are emerging, pressure is building, and the race to the Aviva is starting to feel very real.In This Episode:

TV quiz legend and The Chase's own Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis dropped into the studio this morning to chat about his 'Ultimate Pub Quiz' in Dublin's Laughter Lounge. Darragh gave Ian all the info about the quiz, as well as all the dirt on The Chase. He then took on our resident Beat The Intro Queen, Shauna O'Reilly. However, neither Shauna nor Darragh covered themselves in glory! Hit play now to hear the chat in full.

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The Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign says its invitation to the Health Minister to visit West Clare remains on the table. The group made the offer to Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in December to highlight the difficulties faced by the region's population in accessing emergency care. The response issued by the minister's private secretary made no mention of the visit but said she will "continue to report back to the people of the midwest and their representatives on progress of the delivery of the additional capacity that is needed for the region". Friends of Ennis Hospital Public Relations Officer Deirdre Culligan says the group remains happy to facilitate the trip.

We are going to hear from a woman who has beaten cancer not once, not twice...but FIVE times. Marian Carroll is originally from Cork but has been living in Ennis for the past seven years. The period from 2012 – 2016 is one that Marian will never forget – or want to relive – as she went through five separate cancer-related operations, followed by a bout of chemotherapy. Marian has now turned her experience into a series of calendars and poetry books, with the intention of donating part of the profits to cancer-related charities. Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Marian, who began by telling me about her first brush with cancer. Image (c) stuartbur from Getty Images Signature via Canva

Next, we are going to talk about benches in Ennis that have sparked plenty of debate online. The three benches, located by the river on New Road, Lifford, were installed as part of an Ennis Tidy Towns initiative. However, the benches, which are positioned at slight angles to each other, have led to strong and very mixed reactions on social media. To explain the thinking behind them and respond to the criticism, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Howard, Mayor of Ennis and Chair of Ennis Tidy Towns. Picture (c) via The Real Ennis Town Forum on Facebook

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre in Ennis was on Monday's Morning Focus for In The Garden. Alan Morrissey spoke with Judy about how to grow carrots.

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and new research shows that while heartburn is very common, many people don't recognise persistent symptoms as a possible early warning sign of oesophageal cancer. Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Barry from Ennis – a patient ambassador with the Oesophageal Cancer Fund. Pat is two years post-surgery and has a remarkably positive story to share about recovery, awareness and the importance of getting symptoms checked early.

Three Clare businesses are expected to close imminently due to ongoing liquidations. Eurogiant which employs 640 people nationwide and has stores in Ennis and Shannon, became the latest entity to enter the administrative process this week. Claire's which has been present in the Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre since 2003 is now understood to be in the midst of a phased closing process. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while it's a sad day for the businesses and their families, she's confident the town will bounce back.

We are going to pay tribute to Colum Flynn, a man who made an immense contribution to sport in County Clare. Colum played a big part in Clare's hurling successes as trainer in the 1970s – during which time they won back-to-back league titles in ‘77 and ‘78 - and, of course, the 1990s, when the Banner County achieved long-awaited All-Ireland glory in 1995. Colum also tasted All-Ireland success with the Cyril Farrell-managed Galway sides which won two All-Irelands in the late-'80s, as well as doing immense work within boxing in Clare. Colum is survived by his wife Kay, son Padraig, daughters Ciara, Sorcha, Aoife, Katie & Eilish, and extended family and friends. His reposal will take place this Thursday evening in Daly's Mortuary Chapel, Francis St., Ennis from 5:30 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held in Ennis Cathedral at 11 0'clock, with burial afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery. To remember Colum Flynn, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr Harry Bohan, Former Clare hurling manager, long-time friend and Tommy Lyons of Ennis Boxing Club.

Music Network is celebrating 40 years of touring with a special collaboration that comes to glór in Ennis on Wednesday, February 11th. One of the standout voices on the tour is Noriana Kennedy, who joins Kevin Burke, Dermot Byrne and Jim Murray for a night of traditional and contemporary music. Noriana spoke with Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Music Network

Garth Ennis has never been interested in playing it safe, and this conversation is a perfect snapshot of why his work still cuts deeper than just about anyone in comics. We dig into Babs from Ahoy Comics, his savage sword-and-sorcery riff that weaponizes absurdity, blood, and pitch-black humor to skewer genre clichés while still delivering the kind of brutal action Ennis fans crave. It's funny, ferocious, and very deliberately unserious, until it suddenly isn't.From there, we shift gears into war stories, both old and new. Ennis talks about his long-running love affair with Johnny Red, the WWI and WWII aerial combat hero he's revived through graphic novels with a historian's respect and a storyteller's bite. We also break down Battle Action, the modern revival of the classic British war anthology, and why those stripped-down, morally thorny combat tales still matter.Finally, Garth looks ahead to what's coming next, teasing new projects and directions slated for 2026, proof that he's nowhere near done challenging readers, genres, or expectations.

A campaign group is calling on the HSE to purchase lands suitable for the development of a new hospital in Ennis this month. It follows the publication of a new report by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association which shows 1,991 patients were treated on trolleys in the region's main hospital in January. Although this is a reduction of 11% from January 2024, University Hospital Limerick has remained the most overcrowded facility since the opening of the first 96-bed block. Friends of Ennis Hospital Chairperson Angela Coll says the feeling of urgency to deliver a new hospital will diminish over the summer when trolley numbers inevitably decline.

Ennis property owners will have an opportunity to apply for a minor refurbishment scheme from today. The Ennis Architechtural Conservation Area Streetscape Enhancement Scheme will see up to €1,000 made available to businesses and homeowners in the town centre and its environs to upgrade their buildings. The scheme has a total fund of €424,000 and applications can be submitted to the local authority up to February 27th. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy says it's essential people apply early.

St. Anne's Bingo Fundraiser is coming up at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis this Sunday, February 8th. The Parents Association works hard to raise funds for vital play and sensory equipment, and last year's event was a huge success. This year, they're hoping for another big turnout from the local community. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Principal, Rosemary Flanagan and parent, Laura Lyons.

Driving test waiting times have remained stagnant in Clare over the past four months. Budding motorists in this county can currently get a test within 11 weeks in Kilrush, 10 weeks in Ennis and 9 weeks in Shannon. It means two of Clare's three centres are now meeting the Road Safety Authority's service level agreement time of ten weeks. Chris Curran from the The Chris Curran Coaching Driving School in Ennis has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan it's crucial this progress is maintained.

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we sit down with John Macdonald from Florida — the man who took a humble R32 GT-R and completely transformed it into a purpose-built drag car in his own garage. No big shop. No shortcuts. Just skill, patience, and an obsession with getting it right.John walks us through the full build process, the challenges of restoring and modifying a GT-R at home, and what it took to bring this car from vision to reality. The payoff? The car was officially unveiled at GT-R Festival in Ennis, Texas, where it didn't just turn heads — it took home Best of Show.This episode is all about grassroots passion, hands-on craftsmanship, and proving that some of the wildest builds still come out of home garages.