{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"TMCP #649 (BONUS): Bri Lynn, Winter, and the Road to SEMA: Autism Awareness Through Jeeps, Family, and FlexTread","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tmcp-649-bonus-bri-lynn-winter-and-the-road-to-sema-autism-awareness-through-jeeps-family-and-flextread","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/tmcpnetwork/The_MusclecarPlace_Podcast_Episode649_05142026_Robert_Kibbe____Podcast__0___.mp3","description":"This week on The Muscle Car Place, we're bringing you a special bonus episode recorded live from Jeep Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida. While a Jeep event may seem like an unusual stop for a muscle car podcast, the connection comes through FlexTread Floor Mats, a sister company to Legendary Auto Interiors. Legendary has long been known as one of the premier suppliers of restoration interiors for classic Mopar and GM muscle cars, while FlexTread has expanded that same commitment to quality into the Jeep and truck market.\nKirk Hansen sat down with Bree Lynn of Houston, Texas, to share the powerful story behind her Jeep, \"Grace,\" and her son Winter. After years of searching for answers regarding Winter's developmental delays and autism diagnosis, Bree found herself navigating a journey filled with challenges, uncertainty, and ultimately hope. One of the most emotional milestones came after years of speech therapy when Winter finally called her \"Mama\" for the first time, a moment that symbolized just how far he had come.\nToday, Bree uses Grace as a rolling platform for autism awareness, helping families connect through shared experiences while encouraging compassion and understanding for those living with autism. Her message, \"Show Grace to Even Those That Are Different,\" has resonated with countless families at events across the country. Winter's own motto captures the spirit of their journey perfectly: \"I have autism. Autism doesn't have me.\"\nThe autism-awareness campaign will continue throughout the year as FlexTread and Legendary Auto Interiors work toward a major display at SEMA, while also offering special autism-awareness floor mats for Jeeps, trucks, and muscle cars. This is a heartfelt conversation about family, perseverance, community, and the unexpected ways our automotive hobbies can bring people together. We hope you'll listen, share it with someone who may need it, and help spread a message of hope, acceptance, and grace.\nThe post TMCP #649 (BONUS): Bri Lynn, Winter, and the Road to SEMA: Autism Awareness Through Jeeps, Family, and FlexTread first appeared on The Muscle Car Place."},"annotations":[{"startTime":203.6,"endTime":209.7,"type":"term","title":"LS3 swap","url":"/glossary/ls3-swap","quote":"one of the biggest topics on my car mind is doing an LS3 swap in my Chevelle.","canonicalId":"term:ls3-swap","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An LS3 swap means replacing a car’s original engine with GM’s LS3 V8 (from the modern LS family). 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