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TMCP #621: The Moparty 2025 Spectacular! Paul Rossi – Direct Connection Drag Racer Legend, Steve Sparkman – Holley Performance Products, Dave Swearinger – Rust Bucket Restorations, Blake Anderman – Sublime Technologies

TMCP #621: The Moparty 2025 Spectacular! Paul Rossi – Direct Connection Drag Racer Legend, Steve Sparkman – Holley Performance Products, Dave Swearinger – Rust Bucket Restorations, Blake Anderman – Sublime Technologies

The MuscleCar Place Sep 19, 2025 56 min
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About this episode

Recapping the lively Holley MoParty 2025, this episode features insights from drag racing legend Paul Rossi, along with industry experts Steve Sparkman from Holley, Dave Swearinger of Rust Bucket Restorations, and Blake Anderman from Sublime Technologies. The discussions cover everything from drag racing strategies to innovative tech in muscle car restorations. Rossi emphasizes the importance of torque in racing, while the guests share their experiences and advancements in performance parts and engine swaps. The atmosphere is filled with camaraderie, car culture, and a celebration of the muscle car community.

Topics: drag racing strategies torque vs horsepower engine swaps performance parts restoration techniques Holley MoParty recap muscle car community modern technology in classics
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