Podcast appearances and mentions of mark gessler

This week we're speaking with automotive historian, entrepreneur , former oil crew roughneck, racecar driver and Mille Miglia entrant, Mark Gessler. His bonafides? His first word was Volkswagen! (allegedly!) Plus, by the time you're listening to this episode he'll be on his way to the start of the 2025 Mille Miglia. If you've ever wondered about this famous Italian event, this is your download. Join the Hagerty Drivers Club! https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club/ About the pod: the Never Stop Driving podcast is available on Itunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Like this newsletter, it's free to everyone because one of Hagerty's goals is to spread car passion. On the show, we'll cover a wide range of automotive topics, including interviews with the people doing the most interesting work in the car world. I expect it to evolve over time so your feedback is welcome. Please give it a listen and help us spread the word with a positive rating and share it.

Mark Gessler is the President and Founder of the Historic Vehicle Association, known as the HVA, and the National Historic Vehicle Register, a public/private partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior and Library of Congress. The HVA’s goal is to document and preserve America’s automotive heritage for the next 500 years. A former tech entrepreneur turned social entrepreneur, Mark is focused on preserving the global automotive heritage and he also serves as North American Ambassador, representative, and board member for FIVA since 2008. He is the founder of Scuderia SPORTS Zagato that has achieved two overall victories and seven podium finishes in the Mille Miglia since 2010. Mark is a frequent advisor, speaker, judge, competitor, and participant in historic automobile events including the Amelia Island Concours, Pebble Beach Concours, and many others.

History has largely forgotten one of America's most influential motorcars, the 1932 Graham Blue Streak. Designed by Amos Northup, the Blue Streak pioneered numerous features including a low-slung frame and aerodynamic body. The Graham was one of the most copied cars of the 1930s, but is largely a footnote today. The President of the Historic Vehicle Association, Mark Gessler, tells the tale of this fascinating automobile.

So much of what the country is, can be traced to transportation: especially the car. And boy do we love to drive. But with all the talk of mobility services and autonomy, some worry that our wanderlust will wither if we’re not driving for enjoyment anymore. Join John and noted transportation author Peter DeLorenzo, McKeel Hagerty of the Hagerty Group and Mark Gessler from the Historic Vehicle Association for a fascinating discussion of what driving does for Americans.

So much of what the country is, can be traced to transportation: especially the car. And boy do we love to drive. But with all the talk of mobility services and autonomy, some worry that our wanderlust will wither if we’re not driving for enjoyment anymore. Join John and noted transportation author Peter DeLorenzo, McKeel Hagerty of the Hagerty Group and Mark Gessler from the Historic Vehicle Association for a fascinating discussion of what driving does for Americans.

Jeff Allen and Ethan D. hit the road and head to the Motor City - Detroit, Michigan for the annual Shell Eco-marathon and the #MakeThe Future Festival where kids and adults alike gather to push the possibilities of energy, sustainability and our future.  During the festival, the Shell Eco-marathon challenges student teams around the world to design, build, test and drive ultra-energy-efficient vehicles.   Hear about the startup success story with the guys from Thimble plus Mark Gessler, from the Historic Vehicle Association, joins Skidmarks Show and talks all about the Mille Miglia race in Italy that still happens today!    We all remember the 80’s hair bands, spandex pants and eyeliner.  Well Steel Panther is keeping rock-n-roll alive!  Your hosts bring you a candid interview with drummer Six Zadinia.  He may wear makeup but he is part of one of the crudest bands out there; with songs titled “Asian Hooker”, “Fat Girl”, “Just Like Tiger Woods” and “17 Girls in a Row”.  Don’t say we didn't warn you!   Skidmarks Show brings you twenty four 30 minute bi-weekly Automotive and Rock-n-Roll radio shows broadcasting all year long. With your hosts Jeff Allen from CNBC’s “The Car Chasers” and owner of Flat 12 Gallery and Ethan D. host of the morning radio show “The Rock Show” on FMX.   SKIDMARKS SHOW is on iTunes, Podbean, Soundcloud, Podcastcharts.com, Castbox for Androids and SkidmarksShow.comSUBSCRIBE now and don't miss an episode or at least you can pick and choose which ones you listen too! Skidmarks Show is proudly powered by Pennzoil. On all social - #SkidmarksShow 

SPECIAL GUEST: Logan Lawson, Owner, Camaro #1What’s better than being Number 1? How about finding and owning Number 1, especially when it’s the very first Chevrolet Camaro. Join John McElroy for the fascinating story of how a teenager from Kansas tracked down and documented the historic car which he now owns. Also on today’s panel is Mark Gessler from the Historic Vehicle Association. Joining John McElroy of Autoline.tv, asking questions and providing insight, is Henry Payne from the Detroit News.Then during our NEWS portion of the show both David Welch from Bloomberg and Seyth Miersma of Motor1 join John and Henry to discuss the following topics:- The First Camaro- The new Luxury brand Genesis- Ford’s move into autonomy- Plus Woodward Dream Cruise

100 years ago 21-year old Edsel Ford was preparing to join his father running Ford Motor Company. Just before he took the reins, Edsel and six buddies drove 1915 Model T’s cross- country on, what Bruce Springsteen would later call, “a last chance power drive.” Mark Gessler of the Historical Vehicle Association re-enacted the drive this year and joins John McElroy and Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press to talk about “both” journeys.

100 years ago 21-year old Edsel Ford was preparing to join his father running Ford Motor Company. Just before he took the reins, Edsel and six buddies drove 1915 Model T’s cross- country on, what Bruce Springsteen would later call, “a last chance power drive.” Mark Gessler of the Historical Vehicle Association re-enacted the drive this year and joins John McElroy and Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press to talk about “both” journeys.