{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #235 - Stewart Howden with Guests Ray Evernham, Kurt Hansen and Keith Martin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-235-stewart-howden-with-guests-ray-evernham-kurt-hansen-and-keith-martin","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/18872693-classic-auto-mall-235-stewart-howden-with-guests-ray-evernham-kurt-hansen-and-keith-martin.mp3","description":"Show #235 airdate 03-18-26 Stewart welcomes return guest Ray Evernham, Crew Chief, Team Owner, Broadcaster, Analyst, Collector.  Discussed are his career for 50 years from #WallStadiumRacetrack in #MonmouthCounty #NewJersey to @NASCAR and his revival of #IROCRacing with the #HeritageSeries @CLTmotorSpeedway April 9-11, 2026.  Covered are differences in racing series over that time period and his relationships with #Champion @JeffGordon and @RickHendrick and more. Also featured is Racer, Motorsports Broadcaster and Influencer Kurt Hansen, Founder and CEO at Motor Sports Media Group Inc. discussing his broadcasts on www.RaceCentral.live TV/Radio, @ESPN along with his career and racing insight.  Plus Sports Car Market's Keith Martin with his ongoing special offer, getting down to just 3 cars to drive and #tricklecharging a car vs #Ebike safety.https://www.tententhsmotorclub.com #MarcusSmith @CLTmotorSpeedway @ZMaxDragway @NHRA @JeffGordon @HendrickMotorsports @F1 @IndyCar @Chevrolet @ChevyRacing @IHRA @Goodyear #TheQuail @JustinBellTV @FoxTV @AllanBestwick @RaceingAmerica @MapleGrove1320 @FS1 #Camaro #RogerPenske @Porsche #IROCseries #vintageracing #TransAmSeries #Goodwood #LagunaSeca  Send us Fan MailGET OUR FREE APP:   https://ClassicAutoMall.appimize.app                              When it opens click on the ORANGE button to install on your phone or computer for DIRECT ACCESS to our VIDEO and AUDIO shows and our website. CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date.Recorded in our Showcase Studio just inside the entrance of the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, Host Stewart Howden, Classic Auto Mall President and Classic Car Specialist Steve Saffier talk about this unique and amazing place often with amazing guests.  YES...Classic Auto Mall is a REAL former shopping mall that covers almost EIGHT football fields with an average of nearly ONE THOUSAND classic vehicles under one, climate controlled roof and they're all FOR SALE!  Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to be informed of new episodes and SEE them on the Classic Auto Mall YouTube Channel.  We also invite you to VISIT US IN PERSON at Classic Auto Mall, one hour west of Philadelphia at PA Turnpike Exit #298, VISIT us online at ClassicAutoMall.com or talk to real, live people about visiting, buying or selling your classic on consignment at 610-901-3804.."},"annotations":[{"startTime":5.1,"endTime":14.9,"type":"concept","title":"Classic Auto Mall","url":"/glossary/classic-automall","quote":"Broadcast from the studios inside the Classic Automall in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. 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