Toni Avery got in on the ground floor at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles as the only full-time female driving coach where she not only obtained world-class training in driving and right-seat coaching but also became a Porsche Certified Driving Instructor able to handle any vehicle in their lineup. After two-and-a-half years at Porsche, Toni now wears many hats in the industry including Director of Communications at HG Trackside in addition to other automotive companies assisting in marketing and social media and is also an automotive consultant for various companies. She continues to coach on a part-time basis at the Porsche Experience Center, and also sits right seat with teen drivers for BRAKES, a teen defensive driving program that travels the country aimed at helping teens become better, safer drivers. BRAKES is founded by past two-time Cars Yeah guest Doug Herbert. Toni also holds an SCCA full competition race license. Her website and social media channels are titled GirlsDriveFastToo.com where she focuses on sharing her passion for automobiles and photography with others.

Tony Callas is the owner and CEO of Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California. He is also the Technical Director for The Porsche Club of America. Callas Rennsport, in addition to service work, restores classic collector cars including vintage Porsche 911s, 914s, and 356s, and is one of two premier shops in the country that service Porsche 959s. Tony grew up in his father’s shop, Rennsport Porsche Works in Texas and was servicing Porsches at 10 years old, rebuilt his first engine at 16, and at 18 went to the Porsche Factory School and started working in racing. He’s worked for Roock Racing, Seikel Motorsport, Champion Racing, Rohr Motorsport, Reiser-Callas Rennsport, Peterson White-Lightning, and earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and Le Mans, where Tony was Mechanic of the Year for Porsche. 

Dana Rapoport works with TechForce Foundation indulging in her passion for automobiles while working on important issues including getting the next generation, and more women, into the automotive industry. Techforce is aligned with LeMay, America’s Automotive Trust and the RPM Foundation to advance education and opportunities in automotive careers. Dana is also an active member of the Board of the CCCA Arizona, past committee member for the Arizona Concours, past Select Chair of the inaugural Las Vegas Concours along with many other car-related activities. She’s participated in many automotive rallies and often speaks at car events.

Lara is a professional precision driver who works in movies doubling for actresses including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Connelly, Mary Louise Parker, and others. On her Instagram account, under @thatporschegirl, Lara shares her passion for Porsche, a marque she has loved since she was 12 years old. She also works in fashion as a fit model in the Los Angeles area. She drives a 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo, a 1969 Porsche 911T and a 2016 Porsche Macan S that is her daily driver. Lara is part of a group of women who are enthusiasts for the brand and who work to bring together more women who are automotive enthusiasts to be involved with related drives, events, and much more.

Preeth Kumar shares his passion for automobiles by writing and marketing a digital magazine titled Its Preeth Kumar on Instagram.  He grew up in New Jersey in a family where car culture was central to their lives. He started autocrossing in his E46 M3 and his need for speed grew. He sold Porsches at Manhatten Motorcars in New York City and Rusnak Porsche in Westlake after moving out west to Pasadena, California where he embraces the SoCal car culture with open arms. He and past Cars Yeah guest Vinita Khilnani have fun with a humor site on Instagram titled The Indian Aunties. He’s a Contributing Writer for L.A. Dreams Magazine and active in a multitude of automotive track events and car clubs.

Lasse Bauer is a Denmark-based artist renowned for his custom automotive work created for car brands, automotive events, and discerning private collectors. He is a former advertising art director with over 30 years of experience and a portfolio of clients including Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Marlboro, and P&G. Throughout his career he has worked with 9-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, the Concours of Elegance London, Audi Sport, Porsche Club Los Angeles, and many automotive brands, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts. Today he devotes much of his time artistically exploring his all-consuming passion for cars.

Christina Brinkerhoff is producing a documentary about her mother, past Cars Yeah guest Renee Brinkerhoff – as she conquers 7 continents driving in a 1956 Porsche 356. They are fresh off the 36-day Peking to Paris endurance rally that took place this past summer. The next challenge will be in Kenya in the East African Safari Classic Rally, a 9-day, 5,000 km run through Kenya and Tanzania. Prior to Africa Renee ran the La Carrera Panamericana in Mexico, The Targa Tasmania in Australia, and The Caminos del Inca in South America. They will challenge the Antarctica Ice Challenge in 2121. Christina is a graduate of the USC Film School and a former talent agent. Through their Valkyrie Gives Foundation, she and her mom raise awareness of and funding for efforts against the global problem of child trafficking.

Doug Tabbutt is the Founder of Switchcars, a Cleveland-based sports car dealership and specialty Porsche consulting and brokerage service. He sources automobiles from private collectors, customers, and dealers, never from wholesale auctions. His focus is a verifiable history and condition report so that you can purchase with confidence. Doug is also an authorized dealer for Trailex aluminum sports car trailers. Along with his co-driver Arne Toman, Doug recently broke the New York to Los Angeles Cannonball Run record. Regular listeners will remember past record holder Ed Bolian, a guest here on Cars Yeah.

Rod Newlove is the President of Automotive Parts Distributors/APD with 4 locations in western Canada. It is a company that’s been in business since 1981. The primary focus of APD today is much more than the distribution of quality/brand name auto parts to the company’s independent automotive shop customer base. APD is committed to ongoing investments in technology and processes to make them a leader in the industry related to online ordering, inventory management, warehouse systems and the GPS tracking of deliveries. Rod’s past includes racing rear engine dragsters, building a Manta Kit Car, restoring a ’67 Camaro and 25+ Harleys over the past 30 years. In 2002 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for volunteer work mentoring young people. 

Rony Karam is the FIVA Ambassador for the Middle East and the FIVA Representative to UNESCO. He has been a member of the FIVA Culture Commission for more than 12 years. Founded in 1966 FIVA is the worldwide federative association of historic automobile clubs, be they for veteran, vintage, pre-war or post-war classic automobiles, including motorcycles and trucks that are at least 30 years old. FIVA’s goals are to protect and promote world motoring heritage. Rony is a car collector and has judged in many Concours events including Dubai, Kuwait International Concours d’Elegance, Qatar International Concours, and Chantilly France Concours Arts et Elegance. He has contributed to the elaboration of the TURIN CHARTER in the FIVA Culture Commission as well and has organized classic vehicle events.