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TMCP #625: Dan Kahn – A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show!

This week on The MuscleCar Place, Rob Kibbe welcomes Dan Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media, for an insider’s masterclass on how to get the absolute most out of SEMA 2025. Dan’s deep roots in the automotive world—spanning journalism, car building, agency leadership, and service within SEMA itself—give him a uniquely panoramic view of the industry. As the author of The New Rules of the Road, he’s built his career around helping brands and creators tell authentic stories that connect passion with professionalism. In this episode, Dan shares proven strategies for creators, builders, and businesses alike: how to navigate SEMA effectively, build meaningful relationships, and create content that truly stands out. From the etiquette of approaching brands to leveraging media credentials for access, Dan breaks down what separates those who simply “walk the floor” from those who maximize the experience. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a first-time attendee, this conversation is a blueprint for turning SEMA into opportunity, influence, and long-term success. The post TMCP #625: Dan Kahn – A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E625 Oct 31, 2025 73 min 33 annotations

TMCP #624: SEMA 2025 Product Preview: Blaine Burnett on Ridetech’s All New Pro-Touring Chevelle (and GM A-Body) Replacement Chassis!

If you’ve ever dreamed of giving your classic A-body the precision handling of a modern performance car—this week’s MuscleCar Place episode is for you. Rob sits down with Blane Burnett of RideTech to dive into the all-new MOMENTUM Series Chassis, a complete foundation engineered for 1964–1972 GM A-bodies like the Chevelle, Tempest, Cutlass, and Skylark. Built on RideTech’s legacy of innovation—now strengthened through its partnership with Fox Factory Holding Corp—the MOMENTUM Series delivers modern geometry, rigidity, and customization in a true plug-and-play solution. Even better, a full chassis comes in at an incredibly competitive $20,000–$30,000, putting high-end engineering within reach for serious builders. Adding even more credibility to the project, long-time Optima Ultimate Street Car competitor Tom Farrington has partnered with RideTech, trusting the new chassis under his ’66 Chevelle. Farrington’s proven record as a multi-event winner in the OUSCI series speaks volumes about RideTech’s confidence and craftsmanship. Tune in to hear Blane break down the engineering, options, and vision behind the MOMENTUM Series—and see it in action at RideTech.com or YouTube.com/@RideTechTV. The post TMCP #624: SEMA 2025 Product Preview: Blaine Burnett on Ridetech’s All New Pro-Touring Chevelle (and GM A-Body) Replacement Chassis! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E624 Oct 24, 2025 51 min 40 annotations

TMCP 623: Don Abenante – Fabricator to YouTube Star – Building And Driving a 1970 Chevelle From Rhode Island To Vegas For SEMA 2025!

Don Abenante of Retro Fabworks isn’t your average YouTube builder — his story blends Hollywood grit, family legacy, and pure horsepower. After early stints on Below Deck, Horsepower Wars, and Netflix’s Resurrected Rides, Don found his true calling behind the welder instead of the camera, documenting every cut and weld for his growing audience. His current project is deeply personal: a 1970 Chevelle he first planned to build with his late father. That dream paused for years but never died — and now it’s roaring back to life. Don’s transforming the Chevelle into a Ford Coyote–powered showstopper for SEMA 2025, filming the process step by step for his followers. The twist? He plans to drive the car all the way to Vegas, proving that craftsmanship, creativity, and heart still belong on the open road. The post TMCP 623: Don Abenante – Fabricator to YouTube Star – Building And Driving a 1970 Chevelle From Rhode Island To Vegas For SEMA 2025! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E623 Oct 10, 2025 49 min 35 annotations

TMCP #622: Ask Rick — Can American Manufacturing Return for Restoration Parts? Rick’s Take: Bob Lutz Says EVs Will End the Internal Combustion Engine!

Kick off October with a fresh Ask Rick as Rick Schmidt weighs in on the value of car-show trophies, parts sourcing, and where the market’s really headed. Are small-show awards worth chasing—or are they just eating into charity budgets? Rick also unpacks the hot question in restoration parts: will manufacturing return to the U.S., or will Taiwan’s increasingly high-quality tooling keep leading the charge for low-volume classics? Then it’s “Rick’s Take – Car Deals: The Bob Lutz Edition.” Rick sizes up a supercharged ’99 Viper GTS ACR, a ’09 Solstice GXP, and a ’00 Prowler for long-term ROI in a world edging toward electrification—followed by an “Investment Hedge” round featuring a ’87 Trans Am, ’06 Ford GT, and ’87 Buick GNX. Which has already peaked, and which still has runway? Tune in to hear how Rick reads the market—and which cars he’d flip first. The post TMCP #622: Ask Rick — Can American Manufacturing Return for Restoration Parts? Rick’s Take: Bob Lutz Says EVs Will End the Internal Combustion Engine! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E622 Oct 03, 2025 58 min 42 annotations

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

While Rob stayed back to support Dallas’s racing season, the Kibbe and Friends crew stormed Holley Moparty 2025 to capture the best stories on the grounds. From drag racing icon Paul Rossi sharing his trailblazing Mopar legacy, to Dave Swearinger’s track-ready “ZomBEE” Super Bee build, to new tech insights from Holley’s Steve Sparkman and Sublime’s Blake Anderman — this episode is packed with passion, horsepower, and the future of Mopar performance. The post 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 first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Sep 19, 2025 56 min 8 annotations

TMCP #620: David Kruk And His 1970 Super Bee “Speedtech Equipped” AutoCross Monster!

David Kruk – 1970 Super Bee. With the Holley MoParty kicking off in Bowling Green, Kentucky, we’re spotlighting longtime attendee David Kruk and his 1970 Dodge Super Bee. David and his wife Lizzie have become familiar faces at the event, showing off a car that’s logged over 80,000 miles and countless upgrades. What started as a $400 parts-car rescue has turned into a full-blown autocross machine. The Super Bee has evolved from a tired 440 big block into a third-gen Hemi–powered, QA1-equipped racer that can hold its own against lighter cars on the track. From the Columbus Goodguys to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge, David has proven that a big yellow B-body can fly. Catch him this weekend at MoParty — whether it’s on the autocross course, drag strip, or just swapping stories with fellow Mopar fans. Follow his adventures on Facebook.com/david.kruk.1, TikTok.com/@70beeracing, and YouTube.com/@david.ksuperbee. And if you’d like to park a mini version of his Super Bee on your shelf, Johnny Lightning now offers a scale replica of his car. The post TMCP #620: David Kruk And His 1970 Super Bee “Speedtech Equipped” AutoCross Monster! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E620 Sep 10, 2025 51 min 13 annotations

TMCP #619: Ask Rick — OEMs, Politics, and Profits; Plus Cars You Can Flip for Fun (and $$) at Football Tailgates

In this episode of The Muscle Car Place, Rick takes us inside the impossible yet fascinating world of OEM leadership—where shifting politics and billion-dollar bets make or break the future of the industry. Then, in true “Rick’s Take” fashion, he shifts gears to the fun side: which ’90s icons and classic rides make the best tailgate companions—and the smartest flips for ROI. From Corvettes and Cobras to Broncos and Foxbody Mustangs, Rick breaks down which cars will impress your buddies, hold value, and maybe even make you money after football season. The post TMCP #619: Ask Rick — OEMs, Politics, and Profits; Plus Cars You Can Flip for Fun (and $$) at Football Tailgates first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E619 Sep 05, 2025 50 min 17 annotations

TMCP #618: Roadkill Nights Special! – Live From Woodward Ave – Finnegan and Freiburger, Ashton Munoz Dodge Product Manager, Mike Copeland Race Tech and Staging, Chris Coberg DSR Performance, Ed Buczeskie Carlisle Events

Join us for a special RoadKill Nights episode of The Muscle Car Place! We catch up with the legendary Finnegan and Freiburger, talk Dodge with Ashton Munoz, go behind the scenes with Mike Copeland on race tech and staging, hear from Chris Coberg of DSR Performance, and get insights from Ed Buczeskie at Carlisle Events. Plus, Dallas Kibbe celebrates his fourth Legends racing win! The post TMCP #618: Roadkill Nights Special! – Live From Woodward Ave – Finnegan and Freiburger, Ashton Munoz Dodge Product Manager, Mike Copeland Race Tech and Staging, Chris Coberg DSR Performance, Ed Buczeskie Carlisle Events first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

E618 Aug 15, 2025 60 min

TMCP #617: Mike Spagnola – The End of the EV Mandate, What Tarriffs (Might) Do To Prices, and Paving a Future for Next Generation Gear Heads!

TMCP #617: Mike Spagnola - The End of the EV Mandate, What Tarriffs (Might) Do To Prices, and Paving a Future for Next Generation Gear Heads! The post TMCP #617: Mike Spagnola – The End of the EV Mandate, What Tarriffs (Might) Do To Prices, and Paving a Future for Next Generation Gear Heads! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Aug 08, 2025 56 min

TMCP #616: ASK RICK – Restoration Sheetmetal for 80’s Cars, Fox Body Mustangs Values On the Rise, and the Mustang GTD as the Best MidLife Crisis Car Investment?

TMCP #616: ASK RICK - Restoration Sheetmetal for 80's Cars, Fox Body Mustangs Values On the Rise, and the Mustang GTD as the Best MidLife Crisis Car Investment? The post TMCP #616: ASK RICK – Restoration Sheetmetal for 80’s Cars, Fox Body Mustangs Values On the Rise, and the Mustang GTD as the Best MidLife Crisis Car Investment? first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Aug 01, 2025 52 min

TMCP #615: The Real NASCAR Wing Car Story From Those Who Made It: Carlile Chrysler Nationals 2025

TMCP #615: The Real NASCAR Wing Car Story From Those Who Made It: Carlile Chrysler Nationals 2025 The post TMCP #615: The Real NASCAR Wing Car Story From Those Who Made It: Carlile Chrysler Nationals 2025 first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Jul 18, 2025 68 min

TMCP #614: ASK RICK – Independence Day Spectacular! Fun Parade Cars and Amazing Car Collections

ASK RICK - Car Collections, Does The Size Or The Quality Make The Difference? The post TMCP #614: ASK RICK – Independence Day Spectacular! Fun Parade Cars and Amazing Car Collections first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Jul 04, 2025 43 min

TMCP #613: Rick Love and the Vintage Air Summer Special: The New Gen5 Systems Are Here! Plus – Dallas Kibbe Wins His First Race!

Rick Love and the Vintage Air Summer Special: The New Gen5 Systems Are Here! Plus - Dallas Kibbe Wins His First Race! The post TMCP #613: Rick Love and the Vintage Air Summer Special: The New Gen5 Systems Are Here! Plus – Dallas Kibbe Wins His First Race! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Jun 20, 2025 70 min

TMCP #612: The HPX Show Special – Nick Fillipides: American Racing Headers, Ash Garrett: SRI Performance, Antron Brown: NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Ed Bolian: VIN Wiki

The HPX Show Special! Nick Fillipides: American Racing Headers, Ash Garrett: SRI Performance, Antron Brown: NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Ed Bolian: VIN Wiki The post TMCP #612: The HPX Show Special – Nick Fillipides: American Racing Headers, Ash Garrett: SRI Performance, Antron Brown: NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Ed Bolian: VIN Wiki first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Jun 13, 2025 153 min

TMCP #611: ASK RICK – Is the New EV Dodge Charge Now a Collectible…Failure? Plus, Interesting Classics for the Collection – ROI Be Damned!

ASK RICK - Is a New EV Dodge Charge Now a Collectible...Failure? Plus, Interesting Classics for the Collection - ROI Be Damned! The post TMCP #611: ASK RICK – Is the New EV Dodge Charge Now a Collectible…Failure? Plus, Interesting Classics for the Collection – ROI Be Damned! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Jun 06, 2025 51 min

TMCP #610: The HPX Expo in Charlotte Is Here! Doctor Jamie Meyer And Dana Teague Reveal The Final Details – Top Tier Speakers, Racers, and More!

TMCP #610: The HPX Expo in Charlotte Is Here! Doctor Jamie Meyer And Dana Teague Reveal The Final Details - Top Tier Speakers, Racers, and More! The post TMCP #610: The HPX Expo in Charlotte Is Here! Doctor Jamie Meyer And Dana Teague Reveal The Final Details – Top Tier Speakers, Racers, and More! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

May 16, 2025 42 min

TMCP #609: Gus Kozarzewski, How The MECUM Auctions Consignment Team Works – Valuation, Marketing and Even Mechanics!

TMCP #609: Gus Kozarzewski, How The MECUM Auctions Consignment Team Works - Valuation, Marketing and Even Mechanics! The post TMCP #609: Gus Kozarzewski, How The MECUM Auctions Consignment Team Works – Valuation, Marketing and Even Mechanics! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

May 09, 2025 57 min

TMCP# 608: ASK RICK – Outguessing “Tariff Price Hikes” In The Automotive Industry – Failed Car Deals – Best Car Jobs For Kids!

ASK RICK – Outguessing "Tariff Price Hikes" In The Automotive Industry - Failed Car Deals - Best Car Jobs For Kids! The post TMCP# 608: ASK RICK – Outguessing “Tariff Price Hikes” In The Automotive Industry – Failed Car Deals – Best Car Jobs For Kids! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

May 02, 2025 56 min

TMCP# 607: Griffin McGrath of Legends Direct; Bringing the Professional Dealership Mentality to Legends Racing; Debut of the Dallas Kibbe Legends Direct Development Driver Program!

Griffin McGrath of Legends Direct; Bringing the Professional Dealership Mentality to Legends Racing; Debut of the Dallas Kibbe Legends Direct Development Driver Program! The post TMCP# 607: Griffin McGrath of Legends Direct; Bringing the Professional Dealership Mentality to Legends Racing; Debut of the Dallas Kibbe Legends Direct Development Driver Program! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Apr 11, 2025 58 min

TMCP# 606: ASK RICK – Online Catalog Searches, Fun 90’s Cars to Flip In a Year, and Tariff Impact On Restoration and Beyond!

TMCP# 606: ASK RICK – Online Catalog Searches, Fun 90's Cars to Flip In a Year, and Tariff Impact On Restoration and Beyond! The post TMCP# 606: ASK RICK – Online Catalog Searches, Fun 90’s Cars to Flip In a Year, and Tariff Impact On Restoration and Beyond! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Apr 04, 2025 66 min

TMCP# 605: Dana Teague – The High Performance Expo In Charlotte This June s Coming; Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon Kick It Off!

Dana Teague - The High Performance Expo In Charlotte This June s Coming; Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon Kick It Off! The post TMCP# 605: Dana Teague – The High Performance Expo In Charlotte This June s Coming; Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon Kick It Off! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Mar 28, 2025 52 min

TMCP #604: Shane Weckerly – Holley EFI Technical Assistance Can Help You Tame Your Fuel Injection Installation Issues

TMCP #604: Shane Weckerly - Holley EFI Technical Assistance Can Help You Tame Your Fuel Injection Installation Issues The post TMCP #604: Shane Weckerly – Holley EFI Technical Assistance Can Help You Tame Your Fuel Injection Installation Issues first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Mar 14, 2025 55 min

TMCP #603: ASK RICK – Why and How Restoration Sheetmetal Is Made In Taiwan, Chevy and Ford have NASCAR EV-SUV’s, and Three Cars to Buy For a 1-Week Spring Break Trip!

ASK RICK - Why and How Restoration Sheetmetal Is Made In Taiwan, Chevy and Ford have NASCAR EV-SUV's, and Three Cars to Buy For a 1-Week Spring Break Trip! The post TMCP #603: ASK RICK – Why and How Restoration Sheetmetal Is Made In Taiwan, Chevy and Ford have NASCAR EV-SUV’s, and Three Cars to Buy For a 1-Week Spring Break Trip! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Mar 07, 2025 57 min

TMCP #602: Scott Bowers of Ron Francis Wiring: Chassis Harnesses, Engine Swaps, Trade Shows to Hit, and Racing for Marketing (and FUN)!

Scott Bowers of Ron Francis Wiring: Chassis Harnesses, Engine Swaps, Trade Shows to Hit, and Racing for Marketing (and FUN)! The post TMCP #602: Scott Bowers of Ron Francis Wiring: Chassis Harnesses, Engine Swaps, Trade Shows to Hit, and Racing for Marketing (and FUN)! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Feb 21, 2025 63 min

TMCP #601: ASK RICK – EV “Mandate” Repealed, Shelby America Returns To Racing, January 2025 Auctions Bring a Market Correction?

TMCP #601: ASK RICK - EV "Mandate" Repealed, Shelby America Returns To Racing, January 2025 Auctions Bring a Market Correction? The post TMCP #601: ASK RICK – EV “Mandate” Repealed, Shelby America Returns To Racing, January 2025 Auctions Bring a Market Correction? first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Feb 07, 2025 53 min