Best JP Emerson and Doug Sandler Podcasts (2025)

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Stories, Speed & Sentiment: How Rutledge Wood’s Childhood memories with his dad and a Vague job listing helped Pave his Road to Success 52:51

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Buckle in for a turbocharged episode as we catch up with Rutledge Wood—a man whose life runs on horsepower, heart, and hustle. From his down-home roots to adrenaline-fueled racetracks, Rutledge dishes on his return to Mecum, upcoming film and TV adventures, and the possibility of revving up a new take on a fan-favorite car show. With special appear…

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Sleeps Anywhere, Wins Everywhere : Meet Adrianna DeMartini, the 17year old Fourth-generation Racer who's Tearing Up the Dirt in HER 360 Sprint Car 52:31

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With racing in her blood and her dad turning wrenches beside her in the shop, Adrianna lives and breathes motorsports, from post-race cleanups to race-day intensity. Her first taste of victory came when she charged from ninth to first in her debut non-wing event, and she hasn’t looked back since. Outside the track, she’s a country music fan who lov…

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Keith Martin Shares Four Decades of Passion in the Collector Car World, the Theatrics and Strategy Of the auction process and the Evolution of Car Culture Today 1:10:33

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Keith Martin is a 40-year veteran of the collector car world. As founder of Sports Car Market magazine, he’s written for The New York Times, Automobile, and Road & Track, emceed major concours, hosted the popular show “What’s My Car Worth”, and earned the Lee Iacocca and Edward Herrmann Awards, served on boards for The LeMay Museum and Oregon Balle…

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Full Throttle with AJ England: Inside Motorsports with the Voice of the Late Lap Show 59:53

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AJ England is the dynamic host of the popular Late Lap Show, a key player in press relations for Europe’s FIA Drag Racing Championship and ARCA/Truck Series, and a sponsorship strategist for 9x world champion tractor puller Joe Eder. As a journalist and proud member of the National Motorsports Press Association, AJ holds credentials in NASCAR, INDY…

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For Legacy NHRA Royalty Melanie Johnson, Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA. 1:03:35

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Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory. Connect with Melanie here: https://melaniejohnsonracing.com https://www.…

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive 56:11

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Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide suc…

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary 1:13:01

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Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetrac…

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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details 54:48

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Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile exa…

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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them 56:31

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Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management. Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop…

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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast 1:07:21

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From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action …

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Lights, Camera…Action! Trevor Larkin Sets the Tone for Excitement 58:54

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Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite television shows. Connect with Trevor here: https://tre…

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Born a Twin, Super comp Racer Kayleigh Beakley has No Problem Standing Out 49:33

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A regular at the track by the age of 5, Kayleigh Beakley quickly progressed to junior dragsters by 11 to stock eliminator and today competes regularly in super comp as she continues her rise toward her ultimate goal, piloting her 11,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster. Connect with Kayleigh: https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbeakleyracing/  https://ww…

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The Man on the Mic and Public Relations Manager, Mike Garland is Back Recapping forty years of Carlisle Events, What’s new for 2025 and Always, Great Events and Great Food Not to Miss 46:36

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Longtime friend of the show, an all-around good guy is the public relations manager of Carlisle Events where is jack of all trades skills truly shine. Outside of his day job, you can hear his silky vocal pipes over the air, voicing radio and television commercials, calling play by play of local sports, event specific content, recording of onsite pu…

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From Humble beginnings Watching Races with Her Grandmother, to Launching a Burgeoning Media empire, Taylor Kitchen gives Insight to all Race fans and shares a Very Important and Personal Message 58:10

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Amidst her well-known ATYL Media, a platform that has become a home for fans and content creators alike, Taylor Kitchen creates dynamic and engaging content across various motorsport disciplines who share a common love for the sport’s rich history and its exciting future. Above The Yellow Line has become a growing and well-respected go-to resource …

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Bikes, Boats, Dragsters or Monster Trucks, Brand Director of Red Line Oil Mark Beatty Continues to Trip the Win lights with The Right Products at The Right Place for Your Need for Speed 57:35

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Great machines require superior products and in the racing world, few measure up to Red Line Oil and its engaging Brand Director Mark Beatty. From his childhood obsession to time behind the wheel himself, Mark learned the lesson of building relationships in the industry, Today, he utilizes his skills across every racing platform blending the bigges…

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Vernon Estes is The Shelby Whisperer. 57:16

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Vernon Estes has his mother to thank for Shelby passion. From those early days encouraging him to read to ultimately becoming one of the preeminent experts of Shelby American automobiles and memorabilia, he has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable collectors in the industry. Connect with Vernon: www.vernonestesclassics.com https://www…

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With a decade of experience already under her belt, thirteen-year-old Abigail Cole knows championships are only part of her racing legacy. 53:04

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Thirteen-year-old championship winning, half scale Outlaw Junior Dragster racer Abigail Cole has come a long way from sitting in Tony Schumacker’s “shaky car”. Today, her racing prowess is a wide as her interests all the while putting her competition on notice that this girl means business! Connect with Abigail here: [email protected] https://www.…

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From her Early Days Karting to Piloting her Porche Carrera Cup Racer, Sabré Cook is More Than a Professional Driver, She’s Accomplishing More In a Day with Tenacity, Passion, Gratitude and Resilience Before ... 51:59

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Her passion started when she began karting at age 8 before transitioning to car racing in 2017. Along the way she's gained international recognition while continuing her steep progression into the world of racing becoming the First Female to Race in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, adding a 1st Place NLS 8 Nürburgring Cup 5 Class Win after claimi…

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The Big Man Himself, Santa Clause Drops in on The JP Emerson Show! 30:27

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All the Way from the North Pole, he is almost ready for his big night! Discover what makes Santa’s sleigh fly, how fast it goes, Santa’s favorite cookies, how you get on and stay on the nice list and answers to questions every child has! Track Santa here: https://www.noradsanta.org/en/  Twitter @NoradSanta https://www.facebook.com/noradsanta Connec…

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Top Fuel Dragster Pilot Shawn Reed Is in It for the Long Haul 58:51

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Destined to drive a Top Fuel dragster at the highest level, Shawn’s career began not on the track, but on the water scoring back-to-back world championships as a drag boat racer in 2007-08 and again in 2010, 2012-13 and 2017-18 where he also dominated the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series winning championships from 2010-2018, never finishing lower than se…

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CASE CLOSED: Taylor Ferns diverse portfolio of racecars include a United States Auto Club (USAC) championship, the youngest female driver to win a sprint car race, Indy NXT, open wheel, dirt and pavement ... 57:30

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Taylor Ferns is a professional racer, team owner, founding member of women in motorsports, contributing writer to SPEED SPORT, cohost of the ON THE DRIVE podcast, Hoosier tire, Skip Barber Racing school and Car IQ ambassador, a mentor to the next generation of racers, Founder of THE SAFETY BANK her foundation to provide safety gear to racers in nee…

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Stewart Webb Flexes his Ford Muscle 52:24

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If your blood runs Ford Blue you have undoubtedly seen his work or posts across every major platform. He’s a Ford Blue oval enthusiast, a VP of Marketing, an SEMA 35 under 35 recipient, and a Friends of Ford Member. Connect with Stewart here: https://www.pryntdigital.com https://www.facebook.com/BigStew92 https://www.instagram.com/the_xcalibur/ htt…

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SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Mecum’s “Chicken” George Boswell Will Make Your Automotive Dreams a Reality 1:00:51

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In a crowded room where automotive dreams come true, George Boswell may be living the most unbelievable of life’s road trips. From his early days of living in his van, to worldwide notoriety on a national reality show, “Chicken George isn’t just living his dream… He’s helping make them come true for others as possibly the world’s most recognized bi…

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From the Palmetto State to the Motor City, Certified Car Girl Lauren Stoney has Ford Blue Coursing Through her Veins 58:53

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Whether it’s cruising the streets of Charleston’s Battery Park or winding out her blown Fox Body Mustang down the tracks of Michigan, Lauren Stoney credits her family for her love of Fords, her dad for her competitive edge, and her love of good southern cooking on being raised in the south. Connect with Lauren here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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Fords, Fox Bodies and Fun. From his RC car Obsession to Blue oval Passion, Mark Houlahan has Earned his Hall of Fame stature 1:11:52

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From classic Fords to Fox bodies, Mark Houlahan is no stranger to Ford Motor Company and fun! A 2023 inductee into the Mustang Owners Museum's Hall of Fame, this nearly 30-year veteran of the heyday of print media shows no signs of ever slowing down. If you bleed blue oval, Mark Houlahan is the person you want in your corner. Connect with Mark here…

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She’s Fun, She’s Fast, She’s Blazing a Path! Meet Maddi Gordon; So Much More Than Just the NHRA History Making Driver of The Beta Motorcycles Lucas oil Top Alcohol Funny Car. 53:53

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This wise beyond years twenty-year-old California girl knows a thing or two about patience, perseverance, and earning her place. Discover what makes Maddi unique, her family so close, a sense of humor faster than a trip down the track, and why her disdain for shopping may not apply to burritos, Chapstick, and lotion. Connect with Maddison here: htt…

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Put a Pin in it! Kasia “Kat” Jones Isn’t Afraid to Put Some Fun Miles Under her Latest Creations, And We are All Better For it! 57:53

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Kasia Jones is a self-described dreamer and a great example of YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING AND GROWING. Relatively new to the hobby at just 8 years, she has already made a name for herself with her custom car work and fabrication. With a list of accolades including HotRod honors at SEMA for her custom Studebaker, her followers anxiously await her next …

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Mini Tyrrell Raises More than his Game Racing Late Model Stock Cars on The Cars Tour, He’s Also a Champion Off the Track Raising Nearly Three Quarters of A Million Dollars To Help Others win Their Race ... 54:07

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19-year-old Mini Tyrrell has won at every stop along his career in motorsports, along the way he has won the respect of many in the industry in his short years by raising to date, almost $700,000 for childhood cancer awareness and quality of life programs. Connect with Mini Here: https://minityrrell.com https://www.facebook.com/MiniTyrrell https://…

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Riley Schlick-Trask is Building More Than a Brand with Riley’s Rebuilds, she’s bringing Personality, Intelligence and Hundreds of Thousands of The Next Automotive Generation Along for The Ride. 51:10

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Riley Trask may not have literally cut her teeth on a fuel line, but you’d be hard pressed to find an automotive task she cannot or isn’t learning to do. From Bleeding brakes, changing tires, installing suspensions, brake conversions, pulling and rebuilding engines to tuning and rebuilding carburetors she’s head of the class. Connect with Riley her…

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2023 European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström Enters the Staging Lanes to Her NHRA Debut with Focus on The Future and A Look back to Where it all Began. 1:05:32

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We catch up with Ida Zetterström, 2023 European Top Fuel Champion, record holder, super street bike champion, and all-around gearhead who loves anything and everything that goes fast on the cusp of her U.S. NHRA debut and her lifelong journey to be her very best. Connect with Ida here: https://www.idazetterstrom.com https://www.facebook.com/Zetters…

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Cody Krohn may be the youngest Top Fuel driver in NHRA, but he’s no Fish out of Water! 57:14

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Cody Krohn is a 20-year-old NHRA Top Fuel driver with over 12 years drag racing experience who currently claims the title of NHRA’s youngest Top Fuel Pilot. With years of experience under his fire suit, he looks to finish his rookie campaign strong. Connect with Cody here: Facebook: Cody Krohn Racing Web: https://www.codykrohnracing.com/ Twitter: @…

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Angelle Sampey Is on A Mission! Wife, Mom, Business Owner and 3X NHRA Pro stock Motorcycle World Champion adds A/Fuel Dragster Race Car Driver to her impressive resumé 49:01

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She’s Back and busier than ever! Angell Sampey is a 3 Time NHRA Pro stock motorcycle World Champion, ambassador for Mission Foods and their #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge program and now running Top Alcohol Dragster as one of only three women in the sport to win more than one championship in their respective divisions. In August 2023, she made the tra…

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Double 00, Double EE! Her Professional Legacy Assured, Erica Enders Focuses Every Day on Things That Matter More Than Wins and Breaking Records. 58:38

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Erica Enders is one of the most decorated drag racers of all time. A Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the winningest woman in professional motorsports. She’s fast, fierce, intense, and focused. Look a little further however just beyond the win lights you’ll find a woman loyal to a fault, committed to family and friends, kind, fun and than…

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This is not a drill. “The Sarge” Tony Schumacher Reflects on Life, His Career and The Impact of The Man who Always Told it Like It Is. His Father. 1:01:46

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Tony Schumacher is an 8-time NHRA top fuel champion, a world record breaker and will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s class of 2025. Known as much for his on-track intensity as his haircut, he’s back in the seat this year with JCM racing and ready to bring home another Wally. Connect with Tony Here: linktr.ee/jcmracing htt…

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Daniel Wilkerson’s fast start to his NHRA FUNNY CAR “Rookie” season has SCAG Wilkerson Racing Fans, and Dad Tim, Taking Notice 49:43

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Following the announcement of a SCAG Power Equipment multicar factory team, SCAG Wilkerson Racing, Dan Wilkerson has recently taken over the driving duties for the NHRA Ford Mustang Funny Car from his father, veteran driver and tuner, Tim Wilkerson. After spending the past two years as crew chief for the Bond-coat team of Chad Green, he is now firm…

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Carrie Willhoff Regularly Carves Corners but Takes No Shortcuts When it Comes To Proper Equipment for Women in Motorsports 46:48

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Carrie Willhoff isn’t only a formidable racer and one of the fiercest competitors in The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, she’s also the Owner and CEO at Racechick, a premier manufacturer of women's race gear and racetrack ready apparel for women racers of all ages. Discover how it all began, the real story behind her frequent trips to the …

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What do you do when you grow up with a legendary automotive icon? For Aaron Shelby, it’s all about earning his stripes 48:02

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Our guest today is a Board Member of Carroll Shelby International, a Board Member of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, a staple of the legions of owners and fans of Shelby automobiles and the kid who knew him simply as grand dad, Mr. Aaron Shelby Connect with Aaron: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.shelby.52 https://www.shelby.com/en-us/ https://www.she…

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The Southern Plains Mopar Fest aims high to preserve an absolute piece of Chrysler Americana! 40:13

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The Southern Plains Mopar Fest are absolute Ambassadors to move, restore, and preserve this historic piece of absolute Mopar Americana located smack dab in the middle of Bristow, Oklahoma! You can view this most elegant, beautiful, and original 102 ft tall piece of Mopar history on the EAST side of the Mother Road Route 66 in Bristow, OK! We are ex…

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Automotive Fine Artist Samantha Zimmermann Colors the Motorsports World with A Precise Eye and Amazing Realism 51:40

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Samantha Zimmermann is a fine artist specializing in realism, with the breadth of her work consisting of automotive and motorsports subjects. Her love for cars and motorsports began at a young age, with Formula 1 a must on Sunday mornings. Having been raised in a family of NASA and Lockheed Martin engineers and technical drawers, her interest in th…

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Victoria Beaner knows that it takes just the right ingredients to compete at her sports highest level 55:01

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What were you doing when you were in seventh grade? If you’re Victoria Beaner, you are the PDRA 2023 Sportsman Rookie of the Year as well as the 2023 Top Junior Dragster Runner up who also just recently started racing Legends Cars, enjoys Graphic Design, Marketing & engineering and oh yeah, baking brownies! Connect with Victoria here: https://www.v…

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For Kenny Wallace Who Made a Life in The Driver’s Seat, the Only Thing More Important than Racing is Family, Friends, and Everything Else 1:07:09

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After spending more than 25 years in the seat and in front of the camera you would think Kenny Wallace is ready to slow down, far from it! Today you can find him traversing the country racing local tracks and bringing his unique views on everything from his hit show “The Kenny Wallace Show” to his always entertaining “Coffee with Kenny” social post…

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Madi Turley Understands she May Not be The Prototypical Racer, But She Reminds Us Everyday That Nothing Happens to You, it Happens for You. 49:15

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Madi Turley is a 17-year-old High School junior who not only wins at the track in her 2012 RT Challenger, but for DH Davies Racing as well where she was named the team’s first-ever developmental driver. Meet the woman known for her tenacity and courage, “MOPAR MADI” Connect with Madi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madi.turley.33 Instagram: Mop…

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Family man, Entrepreneur and a man of his word, NHRA Top Fuel driver Josh Hart Knows what it Takes to Succeed at the Track and More Importantly at Home. 47:09

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Josh Hart pulls no punches when it comes to his racing career. He is grateful. He knows that it takes the combined support of his team, his sponsors, his supporters, and most of all, his family. Learn how back road speeding tickets led to a friendship with one of the sport’s biggest names, the value of family and home, and what he does not want for…

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Isabella Robusto Juggles Aerospace Engineering with Seat Time for Toyota Racing Development & Mobil 1 56:47

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Isabella Robusto joined the Toyota Racing Development Program in 2022 where she will run a full-time Late Model schedule with Lee Faulk Racing. Before joining TRD, Isabella was the youngest driver ever to be selected as part of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program at the age of 12, with the program for 5 consecutive years: making her the longest-…

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“Rev”an Evan Smith Sets his Sights and Steeds to full Exposure at A Racetrack Near You 54:46

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Evan Smith is a content creator, passionate car enthusiast and racer. He is the former editor of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine/Mustang-360.com, and founder of REVan Media Inc. specializing in creating compelling, entertaining, and news-worthy print and web articles & video. When not creating outstanding content, he can be found drag racing,…

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For Artist and Automotive Enthusiast Stewart Anstead, Every Picture Tells a Story 57:55

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Stewart Anstead is a professional artist whose work is described with a similar approach to the Eddie Bauer line of outdoor products painting the experiences of the Rugged Individualist. It's sports, it’s recreation and it's the engines that move the world including vintage race cars, vintage motorcycles, baseball football, golf and skiing. Connect…

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OH CANADA! From Elite Hockey to Her Pro Stock Camaro, Sienna Wildgust trades in Her Skates & will Make History as The Youngest Driver & First Canadian Woman Ever in NHRA Pro Stock in 2024 44:20

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You would expect a level of interest when your dad is a professional Pro Mod driver, but hockey captured Sienna’s heart first. What may come as a surprise is that a small town in Ontario, Canada named Stratford is about to become home to a history making fun loving seventeen-year-old who enjoys CrossFit, her dogs Cooper and Jax…and of course going …

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Wes Irwin Travels the Country Living Like an Outlaw Reminding Us All that It’s Still O.K. to Play in The Dirt 59:09

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Wes Irwin quite literally lives like an outlaw. From his early days watching his dad race to his own career, he has lived life inside the oval and today takes you along on his greatest racing adventure of all. Across the country on and off the track with the World of Outlaws Connect with Wes: Facebook Wes Irwin Twitter: @LiveLikeOutlaws Facebook Li…

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Mile High Racer Kiari Hussey is Putting the Boys on Notice that She’s in It to Win It 47:25

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With her eyes set to competing in super comp in another year and a coveted Wally award already occupying space in her trophy case, 15-year-old jr dragster champion and Colorado resident Kiari Hussey tells us when she’s not blasting down the dragstrip you can find her wrenching on several project cars or quite possibly, perfecting her jump shot. Con…

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She’s funny, she’s bubbly, she’s outgoing but strap her into her top fuel dragster and Krista Baldwin all business 57:46

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NHRA Top Fuel Dragster pilot Krista Baldwin regularly blasts down the track in speeds in excess of 320 mph but her social skills both on the track, at the track and pretty much every day makes you wonder if she isn’t just having the time of her life. Connect with Krista: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristabaldwinracing Instagram: kristabaldwi…

JP Emerson And Doug Sandler Podcasts