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Hear what’s next for Shelby American and why the Lake Mirror Classic is more than just a car show—it’s a celebration of community, history, and horsepower. Buckle up—this one’s built for speed! Connect with the Lake Mirror Classic here:https://www.facebook.com/LakeMirrorCarShowhttps://lakemirrorclassic.com/ Connect with Gary Patterson here:https://www.facebook.com/garyandsarah.patterson.3https://www.facebook.com/shelbyamericaninchttps://shelby.com/home Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson:www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.comFor more podcasts on cars, check out Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com, on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcastsFor more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services, contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":39.6,"endTime":56.2,"type":"company","title":"Redline Synthetic Oil","url":"/glossary/red-line-synthetic-oil","quote":"...provided by Redline Synthetic Oil, offering technical support and more than 100 quality products, including motor oils, gear oils, assembly lubes, fuel additives, and water wetter to the automotive, motorcycle, marine, and industrial markets.","canonicalId":"company:red-line-synthetic-oil","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Redline Synthetic Oil is a manufacturer of high-performance motor oils and lubricants. 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