The JP Emerson Show
Doug Sandler, JP Emerson, Turnkey Podcast Productions
Updated 12 days agoNothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.
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Episodes (180)
MCACN Managing Member Bob Ashton Continues to Raise the Bar on the Greatest Muscle Car Show on Earth
JP Welcomes Bob Ashton, managing member of the Muscle Car and Corvette nationals to discuss what makes this show, known as the Superbowl of car shows, one of the top “can’t miss” events every year. Muscle Car and Corvette nationalshttps://www.mcacn.com/About the show:https://www.mcacn.com/about-usGallery:https://www.mcacn.com/galleryFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/MCACN/The Supercar Registry:https://www.yenko.net/forum/ Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Benny Pfieffer knows life is too short to drive boring cars
“Do your homework, when buying any muscle car. If you don’t have the knowledge, join a club, attend an event like MCACN, hire someone that is trust worthy. Don’t spend your money on the wrong car!” Connect with Benny @Muscle cars and Corvette Nationalshttps://www.mcacn.com/The Lehigh Valley Camaro clubhttps://lehighvalleycamaro.org/The Supercar Registryhttps://www.yenko.net/ Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Jacklyn Drake Races into the big time behind the wheel and in front of the camera
Plying her trade with stints with some of the racing industries most notable names, Drake has become the face of the CARS tour Brand and Pit Row TV while her “Monday night Live” series features her knowledge and personality along the sport’s biggest stars.How Jacklyn Drake Goes All In To Put Racing Fans In The Winners Circle Jacklyn’s links: https://www.jacklyndrake.com/https://www.instagram.com/theonenonlyjkd/channel/https://www.instagram.com/theonenonlyjkd/Twitter: @theoneNonlyJKDhttps://www.facebook.com/JacklynDrakeOfficial/ Cart Tour Links:https://carsracingtour.com/Twitter: @CARSTourhttps://www.facebook.com/CARSTour/ Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
For over half a decade, the National Street Rod Association continues to have fun with cars
JP Welcomes NSRA’s Greg Saunders to discuss street rods, hotrods, muscle cars, the NSRA’s youth programs and their amazing “Fellow pages” member resource.Website: https://nsra-usa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSRAEvents/ Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Graveyard Carz Mark Worman credits his mom’s never quit mantra & attitude for igniting his lifelong passion.
Story: https://www.jpemerson.com/post/long-before-graveyard-carz-mopar-guru-mark-worman-already-had-his-biggest-fanWebsite: https://www.graveyardcarz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxhSx0g_xINbv5vfvKbLvBwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/graveyardcarzhttps://www.divisiontv.com/Twitter: @graveyardcarzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/graveyard_carz/14th Street Wheelz: https://www.facebook.com/MarkWormans14thStreetWheelz/ Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Lon Siegworth pledges allegiance to family, faith ,country & muscle cars.
www.camocares.org.www.Yenko.netPlatinum 6bbl's...Platinum 6 bbl..... - The Supercar Registry (yenko.net) Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Grabbing gears with automotive author Darwin Dirks
From Darwin’s blog: http://darwinsgarage.blogspot.com/ Ready For Spring - About this time every year, us "car guys" start looking for signs of spring. Especially if you happen to live in the parts of the world where it snows in the winter. Even in the warmer climates, like where I live here in Southern Utah, we are anxious for the warmer weather. We all are in need of the changes the warmer season brings, especially with the chance for some car shows, or some nice day trips in our favorite car. I'm lucky enough to live in an area where I can drive my performance car all year around, but it's still nicer when it warms up a little more.We're only a few weeks from the first day of spring, and most of us are ready for that. I'm looking forward to some nice days to get in some cleaning and detailing, so the Mustang is ready for the first car shows. I'm sure the rest of you "car guys" are thinking the same thing.” Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grab-Some-Gears-Street-Racing/dp/1441458255Twitter: @Cobra3dD Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Great American Muscle, A Collector’s Journey. Chick Ren Interview
Check him out in:Tom Cotter's book "50 Shades of Rust" page 342/343Hemmings Muscle Machines 6 page article on 68 Z/28 Restoration 2017 Webpage used for our annual car show: http://www.yorkcarshow.com/Build thread started on Team Camaro with over 621,000 hits titled "time for another 68 Z/28 to be restored" https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/ CRG: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=18398.0;allhttps://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160668Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleschick.renn Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visitwww.turnkeypodcast.com
From Driver's Seat to Director's Chair, Jason Schneider Interview
WHAT SHAPES YOUR LIFE? Despite the Loss is a documentary film about following your dreams despite limitations. That anything is possible when you put your mind to it. That amputees don’t see the world through, or buy into, a disabled label. From Jason’s website:In his directorial debut Jason Schneider set out to parallel his own story of overcoming adversity on the racetrack with stories of others like him. His thesis? That amputees don’t see the world through, or buy into, a disabled label. But when an accident forces him to question the very meaning of disability, his sense of self unravels. Through personal accounts, interviews with the people who know him best, and profiles from a diverse group of amputees, Jason dissects and reframes his life, intertwining the trials and tribulations of building a race car with his personal journey for self acceptance. Hagerty Article: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/despite-the-loss-peels-back-the-layers-of-life-as-a-racer/ Mirror Box Films Profile: https://www.mirrorboxfilms.com/blog/2019/jason-schneider-explores-his-identity-as-a-filmmaker-with-a-limb-difference-in-despite-the-loss The Age Of AI (hosted by Robert Downey Jr https://youtu.be/UwsrzCVZAb8Website: https://despitetheloss.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/despitethelossTwitter: https://twitter.com/despitethelossYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/despitethelossInstagram: https://instagram.com/despitethelossfilm Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts For more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services contact Doug Sandler at [email protected] or visitwww.turnkeypodcast.com
Underdog No Longer, Amber Balcaen, The First Canadian Woman to Win a NASCAR Sanctioned Race in the United States Looks to Lead the Pack!
From Amber's website:Amber Balcaen is a third generation racecar driver from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 2016, Amber made Canadian history when she became the 1st Canadian female to win a NASCAR Sanctioned race in the USA. At 28 years of age, Amber has successfully utilized her racing platform to be one of motorsport’s largest female influencers – Inspiring and motivating others to pursue their dreams, break stereotypes, and have a positive impact on society.Before Amber was even born, she had been making trips to the racetrack in her mother’s belly. Acquiring the racing blood line from both sides of her family, [daughter of 48 Time Track Champion, Mike Balcaen – and granddaughter of Hall of Famer, Lou Kennedy Sr.] Amber was destined to be a winning driver. It was at the age of 10 when Amber started racing go-karts on the dirt tracks of North Dakota. After racking up countless go-karting victories, at age 16 Amber purchased her very own lightning sprint. Often competing as the youngest driver and only female, Amber crowned the title of the 1st female to win a dirt track racing championship in Manitoba.In 2014 Amber made her dream of racing a 410 Outlaw Sprint car become a reality, driving for Apex SpeedSports in the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association. Amber was quick to pick up on 800HP machine and was crowned Rookie of the Year. Her talent, professionalism and marketability caught the eye of NASCAR and she was invited to be a participant in the NASCAR Driver for Diversity Program.Amber was the first of her family to make the move from dirt racing to asphalt racing. In her first full season on pavement, Amber became the 1st Canadian female to win a NASCAR sanctioned race in the USA. Piloting the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Limited Latemodel for Lee Pulliam Performance, she earned herself 11 top 5s, 7 top 3’ and Rookie of the Year in only 12 races. Amber backed up this win again with another win the following year. She also made her first start in the NASCAR K&N Pro series at New Smyrna Speedway in February 2017.Often referred as “the underdog of NASCAR”, Amber has overcome much adversity to make her way into the NASCAR ranks. Being a business graduate, she acquired an acute understanding of marketing which has been beneficial in the motorsports industry. Never having any family money or financial backing, all sponsorship development has been procured though her own efforts. She is now President of her own company, Amber Balcaen Racing Inc.In addition to being a race car driver and entrepreneur, Amber is also a social media influencer in her own right. Utilizing her platform in motorsports to inspire, empower and motivate others around the world to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential. Amber also enjoys doing speaking engagements and motivating others to reach their full potential.Everyone who meets Amber knows her for her genuine, kind, and authentic personality. Very fan-friendly and easy to talk to. Relentless and competitive in the race car, but is a humble and relatable person away from the track. Wanting to always make people smile and laugh.In 2017, Amber was a TV personality on News Rising, and Co-Host of Season 3’s “Car’s That Rock” with AC/DC’s Rock & Roll legend, Brain Johnson. More corporately, Amber was the Spokesperson for one of Canada’s biggest automotive companies, KAL TIRE for their winter tire campaign. She also went on to win another race in the NASCAR Whelen All American series. In 2018, Amber was a celebrity guest on ‘Fins & Skins Classic Adventures’ with Henry Waszczuk. Airing 2019, Amber stared in the brand new NASCAR reality show titled “Racing Wives” on CMT. The show followed Amber’s journey (not as a wife of a driver) but THE racecar driver, making her way though the NASCAR Ranks and her struggles to find sponsorship. In 2018 & 2019 Amber competed in a few race for Kyle Busch Motorsports with the main sponsors being Tavia (www.mytavia.com) and Glenn McLeod & Sons Ltd. In 2020 Amber went back to her roots of dirt track racing and snow competing in the National Powri Midget series for Ripper Motorsports. This national dirt track racing series requires a smaller sponsorship investment with just as much value and exposure. To find out how you can partner with Amber, please email her at [email protected] continues to inspire and empower others everywhere by being relentless in her pursuit to secure a major sponsor for her racing career. Follow Amber on social media to keep up with her racing plans! @amberbalcaen10 Why Amber Balcaen should be on the radar of every NASCAR fan:https://www.jpemerson.com/post/why-amber-balcaen-should-be-on-the-radar-of-every-nascar-fanWebsite:https://amberbalcaenracing.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AmberBalcaenRacingInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amberbalcaen10/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/amberbalcaen10 Show information:How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visitwww.turnkeypodcast.com
Champion Race Car Driver, War Survivor, Award Winning Business Founder, and Brand Ambassador, Martina Kwan Interview
Martina Kwan is a FIA licensed Saleen S1 race car driver, a National Certified PCA Driving Instructor And the co founder of the DK racing school, the WORLD'S FIRST RACING SCHOOL CO-FOUNDED BY BOTH A MALE AND A FEMALE FIA LICENSED RACE DRIVERsFrom Martina's website:Martina Kwan is a Race Car Driver, War Survivor, Award-Winning Business Founder and Entrepreneur, Speaker and Transformational Coach.She has worked for some of the World’s best companies and successfully founded 2 award-winning companies.She won Emmy and Telly Awards for Production Management and Producing with So! Animation, the first company she founded, and numerous Furniture Design Awards with the second company she founded, Neoteric Luxury Outdoor Collections. She is a Championship Porsche 911 race car driver with the competitive Porsche Owners Club in Southern California. She has won 3 consecutive Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019.She is also an FIA licensed Saleen S1 race car driver, and ran in the Saleen Cup in conjunction with the Blancpain GT World Challenge America. She podiumed twice during the season and is currently in discussions to continue driving the Saleen S1 in 2020.She is a National Certified PCA Driving Instructor as well as with POC. She recently supplemented her Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a Certificate in Digital Marketing Analytics from MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is currently taking Python, R Programming and Statistics from Stanford University and a Micro Masters in Statistics and Data Science from MIT. Website: https://www.martinakwan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martinakwanbusiness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinakwan/DK Racing Website: https://www.dkracingschool.com/ How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Legendary Journalist and Ford Expert, Lee Iacocca Award Winner, John Clor Interview
John Clor has owned, raced, worked on and written about Fords and Mustangs for nearly 50 years.He is the communications manager for Ford's high performance vehicle group & recipient of The prestigious Lee Iacocca Award is given for “Dedication To Excellence In Perpetuating An American Automotive Tradition.” He’s a veteran journalist and author of multiple books, not to mention one heck of a story teller.https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Dynasty-dynasty-John-Clor/dp/1932855807Ford Performance: https://performance.ford.com/home.html How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Building Modernized Early Broncos the Way Henry Ford Envisioned, Seth Burgett Interview
From Seth's website:Seth Burgett’s passion for Fords started at an early age when he participated in his first barn find at the age of 9. When Seth was just 12 years old, he started a small engine repair shop in his family’s shed, which became wildly successful. These early childhood experiences sparked Seth’s interest in mechanical engineering and fueled his entrepreneurial spirit.Seth is a prolific inventor and engineer with a solid track record of successfully commercializing industry-first, market-dominating innovations. He has more than 40 patents or patents pending and holds an Executive MBA from Washington University’s Olin Business School, an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT, an Executive Certificate in Finance from Stanford, and an undergraduate degree from Missouri Science & Technology.Seth Burgett has been consistently involved in production during his career, starting in low volume military aircraft and medical devices to high volume automotive and consumer electronics. By combining his production background with his lifelong car knowledge and passion, he’s changing the way trucks are being restored and now building modernized Early Broncos the way Henry Ford envisioned – on a production line.In 2008, Seth founded the sport headphones company, yurbuds, which was named “Forbes Ninth Most Promising Company in America” and grew faster than Under Amour or Go Pro in its first five years. He sold yurbuds in 2014 and now, the serial entrepreneur has returned to his car-loving, engine-building roots with the launch of Gateway Bronco. Today, Seth is searching the back roads of America and building one of the largest original paint and historic Bronco collections in the nation.Seth is a member of the Shelby American Automobile Club as well as the owner of a 1967 Shelby GT350 barn find and a 1967 GT500. He is an Ironman triathlete, adventure racer, mountain biker and endurance barefoot water-skier. He lives in the St. Louis area with his three active children and wife of 20 years. Website: https://www.gatewaybronco.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayBronco/Twitter: @GatewayBroncoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo84DzZ-Co4FxFuT2a9ADzw How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Mecum Welcomes 2021 with Most Successful Auction in Company History. The Voice and Face of Mecum John Kraman Interview
From Mecum website:All eyes looked to Mecum Auctions in Florida to carry the torch for the January collector car auction action with hopes that the company would kick off 2021 with positive news and successful sales. Not only did Mecum answer the call, it delivered the message with $141.2 million in sales and an overall sell-through rate of 90% in January. For 10 straight days at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, Mecum put on a spectacle of automotive entertainment, sending 2,030 collector cars home with new buyers for a whopping 89% sell-through of the total number of cars offered, an unprecedented sales percentage for a reserve-based auction of this magnitude. Less than a week later, Mecum took the auction action just 2.5 hours southwest to Punta Gorda, where the company auctioned the Muscle Car City Museum collection at no reserve, sending 200 more collector cars into the hands of eager enthusiasts bidding both on-site and from the comfort of home.Mecum Kissimmee 2021 was held Jan. 7-16 and saw total overall sales from its 10-day duration reach $122.8 million—the highest single-auction total ever achieved in Mecum’s 34-year history. Friday, Jan. 15 marked the largest single-day total in company history, as the day’s sales reached $34 million with Carroll Shelby’s personal 427 Cobra, CSX3178 (Lot F145), becoming the annual event’s top seller and taking the crown as the most valuable 427 Cobra ever sold at public auction with a $5.94 million final sale price.Copyright © 2000-2021 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved.Road Art®, Infonet® & The Bid Goes On® are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc.1.0.0-b419Website: https://www.mecum.com/Redline 7000 : http://www.redline7000band.com/Twitter: @CarKraman
Breaking Automotive News, Auto Reviews and Car Launch Journalist, Nicole Wakelin Interview
As a regular contributor of automotive content, Nicole Wakelin's experience brings valuable insight and trusted reviews to The Boston Globe, Ride by Kelley Blue Book, NAPA Know How AAA Northeast as well as https://www.usnews.com and many more.We go beyond the nuts and bolts of today’s automotive offerings as Nicole shares what checks her economy and luxury brand boxes as well as the previously confidential secret missions of her beloved “Blue Bullitt”.http://www.nicolewakelin.com/https://twitter.com/nicolewakelinhttps://www.instagram.com/nicolewakelin From Nicole’s website (About): Once a writer, always a writer, but we all have to start somewhere and for me that start was writing my own blog, Total Fan Girl, which covered all the wonderfully geeky things I adore. Everything from the latest movie or television show I fell in love with to the ones that put me to sleep. The Hobbit, I'm looking at you.One thing led to another and I started writing for other geeky sites. I've written fiction, too, in the form of an adventure called Freedom Flyer for the Firefly: Echoes of War role-playing game. The chance to play with Joss Whedon's beloved Firefly characters was a dream, even if it did leave me talkin' like a cowboy for darn near a month.You'll also find me writing about cars. A lot. That's because I've always loved cars and the fact that they regularly hand me the keys to shiny new automobiles so I can write about them still amazes me. I cover news, write and film video reviews, and attend auto shows and new vehicle launches across the country. In addition to written and video coverage of the industry, I also speak to all things automotive. I've appeared on podcasts, done radio spots including national broadcasts on NPR, and spoken at conferences.I’m a current member and former Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association and a member of the International Motor Press Association. I’m also a Women’s World Car of the Year juror.I regularly contribute automotive content to The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Autobytel, BestRide, Ride by Kelley Blue Book, NAPA Know How Blog, and AAA Northeast. I have also contributed to U.S. News and World Report, ZipCar, CarGurus, and numerous other sites seeking automotive coverage. How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Full Throttle with NHRA and Fox Sports’ Amanda Busick
Discover what drives Amanda to be the best, her amazing and unexpected road from local television, the NFL and ESPN to motorsports.Pull to the line to get to know Amanda, how she got her name, her attention to detail, and the story behind her famous “Trading Places” video with top fuel dragster driver and friend, Leah Pruitt. From Amanda's website:"Amanda Busick is an award-winning broadcast reporter for the NHRA on FOX Sports, pit reporter for the FIA Formula E Championship on FOX and a live-event host & moderator for Discovery, MotorTrend, NFL on Location and more.In her capacity with the NHRA, Busick is the “Top-End” reporter during racing as well as a co-host for Sunday Nitro Live, a pre-race show airing on FS1. Across digital platforms, Busick is a host on NHRA’s in-house content also featured on FOXSports.com.For the last two seasons, Busick served as Pit Lane reporter for Formula E’s double-header season finale from New York City that aired in over 120 countries and on FOX & FS1 nationally.Busick made her MotorTrend debut last year as co-host alongside Justin Bell for the 69th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and stepped into reporter duties for the 2020 Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale on MotorTrend & Discovery.As a live-event host/emcee, Busick has led press & promotional events for clients including NFL On-Location, HUGO BOSS, Porsche, John Wooden College Basketball Tip-Off, World Wide Technology, Women Of Fox Sports, National Hot Rod Association and CS Global. Amanda Busick is a native of Greensboro, NC and graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Entrepreneurship. After college, she relocated to New York City and has also spent time in Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles. She currently resides in North Carolina and is a connoisseur of college basketball, Ranch dressing and Hot Yoga.Proud Aunt to Madeleine Mac, Busick credits her relentless pursuit and drive to her mom, Donna Busick."Amanda Busick: https://www.amandabusick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandabusick/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandabusickhttps://www.facebook.com/AmandaBusickReporter/National Hot Rod Assoc: https://www.nhra.com/nhraFox Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/motor/nhraLeah Pruitt: https://leahpruett.com/ How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Muscle Cars, Mopar and Mecum enthusiast, Ava Lail Interview
With a growing legion of fans and industry leaders behind her Ava Lail, under the watchful eye of father Hank, keeps everything in perspective. Between engine tear downs. carb rebuilds and scouring for parts, Ava routinely can be seen at Mecum Auctions performing honorary duties as “sticker girl” as cars are sold and rolled off the block. She’s even dropped the hammer a time or two!Perhaps a little short on words, Ava’s enthusiasm, positivity and knowledge far exceeds her youthful age. Meet one of Mopar's biggest fans, marvel at her love for the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley and Hazzard a guess at her connection to Bo, Luke, Cooter and Daisy Duke. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avasmoparmoments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avas_mopar_moments/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HANKER98Mecum: https://www.mecum.com/Cooter’s Garage: https://cootersplace.com/How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
The Youngest Hot Rod Drag Week Competitor Ever, Alex Taylor Interview
From AlexTaylor's website:IT ALL STARTED WHEN…Really, it all started when Alex was just a few weeks old! The whole, "it's in your blood" thing? Yeah, that applies here! From the time she was just a few weeks old, Alex spent the majority of her time at the shop, especially growing up, as she watched her dad while he worked, and helped when she could! At the age of 15, Alex and her parents began to build her car and at 16 her and her mom took it on Drag Week 2013, and as they say, the rest is history!! Alex's passion for the high performance automotive industry continues to grow. Check out the video to the left to get full detailed story on how it all started as well as an update on where everything is at now!Website: https://www.alextaylorracing.com/Twitter: @alex_taylor15YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNh-oNlFaBj83CMnCagAxwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextaylorracing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexTaylorRacing/ How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
American Muscle Car Enthusiast and Respected Voice, Ryan Weaver Interview
Important links:One of the most respected and informative classic & muscle car forums on the web. https://www.yenko.net/forum/ The Pure Stock Drags is a heart-pumping, octane-boosting race for stock muscle cars held every September at Mid-Michigan Motorplex.https://www.psmcdr.com/ Check out some of Ryan’s in-depth build threads: https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=148576&highlight=projecthttps://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=151536&highlight=project&page=2 How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
The Age of the Muscle Car, Clay Fees Interview
A former history teacher, Clay Fees is a frequent contributor of car or history-based writings to local publications, and serves as a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard. He lives in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.With Americana as his backdrop, this proud Oklahoman shares his love of nearby Route 66, a lip biting tale of chasing down his first car, his gorgeous ’66 Pontiac GTO, his connection with a single copy of Popular HotRodding magazine and an understanding family who takes it all in stride.With this much automotive passion is it any wonder there would be another project in the wings? Clay shares info about his first and upcoming book,” The Age of the Muscle Car”. (McFarland Publishing)Twitter: @GTOklahomaBook orders: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-age-of-the-muscle-car/ How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Television Personality and Off-Road Adventurer Tiffany Stone, The Devil Is In The Details.
From Tiffany's website:Tiffany Stone is an on-camera talent as a personality, host and pit reporter and have been for the last 10+ years. Starting out her career with Toyo Tires and Formula Drift, she immediately felt a desire to stay in the business and pursue a career in media broadcasting. With a focus on the automotive, off-road and motorsports industries, she has worked with numerous companies including: MOPAR, AMSOIL, Lucas Oil, USAC, Mad Media, Toyota Motor Group and Toyota Racing. Tiffany has also worked as a live event host for different organizations including: Olympia Entertainment as the Detroit Red Wings In- Arena Host, FCA/Toyota as a Product Presenter and TORC for short course racing.Currently she is hosting Hagerty's Daily Driver and under contract with TV20/WXYZ in Detroit, for weekly satellite showcases and in-studio hosting segments. In addition to the tv and online hosting, Tiffany makes a weekly appearance on the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR. She is also an on- site host for all remote DND radio shows at off-road events, including The Mint 400 and SEMA.Tiffany continues her passions of motorsports by building a 2018 JLU, named Lucifer, to take across the country on different adventures, including PowerStop Brakes Trail to SEMA. This Jeep was built specifically for off-roading with the capabilities of rock crawling and she is directly working with some of the best companies in the motorsports industry including BFGoodrich Tires, FOX, Vision Wheel, Rigid Industries, AMSOIL and many more.Website: https://www.tiffany-stone.com/https://www.instagram.com/tiffanystone/https://www.facebook.com/tstoneapprovedhttps://twitter.com/tiffanystone How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Ford Mustang Expert, Auto Journalist, NMRA Award Winner, Steve Turner Interview
He is the recipient of the prestigious NMRA -- National Mustang Racers Association -- decade award for outstanding contributions and commitment to the #1 Ford Motorsport event series. He currently serves as editor of Fastest Street car magazine, is the president of Speed Metal Media and has the best hair in the business!Steve TurnerPresident | Speed Metal MediaInstagram: @editorturnerTwitter: @editorturnerYouTube: https://bit.ly/2Vr2JECFollow all my content here: Authory.com/SteveTurnerHow to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Award Winning Car Designer and Hot Rod King, Brad Fanshaw Interview
Winner of SEMA’s highest awards including both the prestigious Ford AND GM design awards, Fanshaw weaves unparalleled magic from his substantial Rock n Roll, apparel and business background and spins incredible rarely shared stories from behind the scenes of some of America’s hard rocking, hotrod culture’s most notable personalities.From Brad's website: Industrial designer, automotive fabricator, innovator, trend setter, timepiece, luxury products expert, creator, actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur describes just part of Brad Fanshaw.An award winning designer of cars and fine timepieces, he holds multiple world wide patents and is an innovator who is credited with developing today’s world of hot rodding and action sports.At an early age, Brad was interested in how things worked and how commerce was generated. It was his inquisitive nature and his ability to spot trends that have allowed him to realize incredible success. Pursuing his passions have kept him on the forefront of many innovative industries.Website: www.bradfanshaw.comTwitter: @BradFanshawInstagram: @bradley_fanshaw How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Supercharged Drag Racing Pro, Dina Parise Interview
About Dina Parise (from her website):Dina ‘Spicy Meatball’ Parise is the President of Dina Parise Ventures, as well as a Driver, cook, PR person, Social Media and Marketing Maestro. Parise is the 2015 IHRA Pro Mod World Champion and is the first female to hold that esteemed title, yet that only scratches the surface. How many former Professional Figure Skating, World Champion Pro Mod Drivers do you know? That’s right! Only one! That is what makes Parise one of the most dynamic figures on the circuit today.Growing up on Long Island, she was a competitive gymnast all through school but her real passion was figure skating. Her ultimate dream was to skate professionally for the World-Renowned ‘Ice Capades’. She took that passion and made her dream a reality, although it almost did not come to fruition! She passed her audition with flying colors, but there was an issue. Parise was told she did not meet the height requirement. In the scheme of things, that did not seem to matter to the gentleman running the audition. He was so impressed with her, he had her ‘adapt’ her height (yes, she lied) on the application, and the rest is history. She then skated, touring with the ‘Ice Capades’ for four years.Did you ever see something and just know you had to try it? Even if maybe you did not succeed, but you just had to try? Well, that’s just what Parise thought when she began drag racing. She had to try it. When your very first time down the ¼ mile is 9 seconds at 146 MPH you know you mean business! Not to mention, she was in her 30’s at the time. There was no looking back from there!Now in her Pro Mod Cadillac ‘Stella’, she powers down the ¼ mile track in under 6 seconds at over 240 MPH. In her words, “I was born with glitter in my veins and a led foot!” Racing is not just a man’s game as some may think. The most engaging part about it is the fact that in racing, men and women compete equally and are not segregated by gender (unless you are affiliated with F1, but that’s another story).Something many people do not realize is that drag racing circuits and touring Ice shows are quite parallel. Touring with an Ice show consists of traveling week to week from venue to venue. The ice surface changes, but the performer still has their ‘skates’ (to perform with) and ‘sequin costume’s. The fans wait (by the backstage door) for autographs and the children have positive role models to look up to. In racing, the game is the same although the venue and the equipment may be vastly different. The racers race at a different track (venue) each week. The track surface changes, and racers have ‘Tires’ (for performance) and ‘Fire suit’ (as clothing). When coming back from a run, fans wait to have autographs signed, and meet the drivers. You see, it’s all relative!DPV has a rich history in giving back to the community on many levels. DPV has always gone by the motto, ‘it’s an accomplishment to get to the finish line first, but the journey getting there is what is most important.’ DPV is very proud to take fan engagement to the next level in the way of programs Parise herself has developed to honor our nations Veterans and Military Members. Creating visibility honoring those who have served this great nation is paramount to DPV.Having an eclectic background has led Parise into the realm of motivational speaking (not as cliché as it sounds) combined with elite athlete mentorship as well as keynote speaking for various companies and events. Parise has also ventured into the hosting side. Her days as a performer for the Ice Capades honed her skills for promotion, marketing and on-camera work. “I want people, (especially females) to know they can achieve anything they set their mind to.” Said Parise. “Never let anyone tell you no.”“Follow your dreams. If you feel the need to try it, then try it! Life is not a dress rehearsal,” Stated Parise “As I always say… In life you get one ticket, and I’m using mine until it expires!” Website: dinapariseventures.comTwitter: @DPariseRacingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPariseRacingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpariseracing/ How to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com
Restomods at Cruisin' Speed, Chris Reynolds Interview
Chis and JP discuss Restomods, Power Tours, cruising across country in one of Chris’s custom muscle cars and a road trip story that he’ll never forget.Episode NotesFor Chris, his decision was clear, “The best thing about building a Pro Touring/restomod is you have the benefit of new technology, safety and reliability wrapped in a classic body. And if you think Chris cut any corners, think again!Read more about some of Chris’s cool rides here.Twitter: @DrChrisRHow to contact and connect with JP Emersonwww.jpemerson.comTwitter: @The_jpemersonemail: [email protected] more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com or at 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 [email protected] or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com