Luis Rodriguez lives in New Jersey and he is a weekend warrior when it comes to cars. He is a fabricator and builder whose recent creation earned him the winner of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. Hot Wheels hit the road with a traveling car show in search of a custom car worthy of being an actual Hot Wheels diecast car. As part of celebrating their legacy, that started in 1968, Hot Wheels scoured the nation, making 15 stops across the USA,  in search for that one special car and at SEMA 2018 they found a winner in Luis Rodriguez. Luis designed and built his 2JETZ, an authentic, unique, original ride with a garage made spirit all its own. I got to see his car in person at SEMA this year and all I can say is WOW! 

Chris Rhoad is the Founder and Creative Director at Studio Rhoad, a design and branding agency in Knoxville, Tennessee. He and his team create comprehensive e-commerce websites, digital platforms, brand identity systems, user experience design, and media across multiple touch points for the automotive market. They work with industry leaders including Tequila Patrón, Honda Performance Development, Toyota Racing, Bristol Motorspeedway, and drivers including Indycar Champ, Josef Newgarden and NHRA Top Fuel driver, Alexis Dejoria.

Zach Adams is from Orlando, Florida and has been racing Monster Trucks for 10 years. At the young age of 4, Zach was introduced to the sport by his father, Greg Adams, and he was hooked. Greg was a successful driver of the Eliminator Monster Truck and when Zach turned 22, it was his turn at the wheel. His talents earned him the MTRA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and today, he pilots the Hy-per-Lube Annihilator. All told he’s amassed 55 wins. Zach also builds custom truck components and parts with his CNC skills. His 2014 Ford Raptor is 10 feet tall, has a height of 12’ -6” and weighs 10,200 pounds. Zach attributes his Ford’s success to Hy-Per-Lube Premium Lubricant, a supplement that was originally formulated by Harold Hilton in the early 1950s. You’ll find a wide variety of their additives at hyperlube.com.

Robin Grove is the CEO at Classic Automotive Relocation Services, known as CARS in Gardena, California. CARS is a specialist in worldwide car transportation that has been helping enthusiasts for decades. They offer expertise and experience that ensures your vehicles arrive in perfect condition, on time, and with no unexpected costs. Robin has worked in the industry for over 30 years and started with CARS in 2014. She has been a Board member of the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association for 18 years and is a licensed Customs House Broker and FMC, NVOCC Qualifying Individual who is TSA, CCS, CES, and HazMat Certification. And she has a half dozen plus collector cars of her own.  

Her colleague, Tony Rackley, was a guest a few days ago here on Cars Yeah and he is responsible for the Specialties Division at CARS.

Jim Hinckley is an automotive journalist, author, speaker, and the Development Consultant at Jim Hinckley’s America brand. He is the former Associate Editor for Cars & Parts and has published feature articles for Hemmings Classic and Special Interest Auto, Classic Auto Restorer, Old Cars Weekly, as well as nineteen automotive books. His published automotive works are focused on the American auto industry between 1885 and 1945 and he has made presentations on numerous topics in the early automotive road, highways, and the evolution of Route 66 in the USA. Jim’s work has been the subject of interviews on a variety of programs including Jay Leno’s Garage and Travel with Rick Steves.

Russ Rosenberg is an entrepreneur who has been racing for thirteen years. His racing career began in autocross and quickly grew to club, endurance, and eventually vintage racing. Russ pilots a 1966 Yenko Stinger, a 1976 BMW 2002, and is a member of the board of directors for Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing. He just released his first book titled Racing Under The Illusions of Grandeur, which is a guide for men and women over 40 who want to drive like Mario. The foreword is by past Cars Yeah guest, Ross Bentley, CEO of Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and according to Tony Parella, CEO of Sportscar Vintage Racing Association and a former Cars Yeah guest, Russ’s book is a must-read for anyone who is considering getting involved in racing.

One lucky Cars Yeah subscriber will win an autographed copy of Russ’s book, so go to the Cars Yeah website and click on the Free Book button to get your chance to win a copy.

Tony Rackley is responsible for the Specialties Division of Classic Automotive Relocation Services, known as CARS in Gardena, California. CARS is a specialist in worldwide car transportation that has been helping enthusiasts for over two decades. They offer expertise and experience that ensures your vehicles arrive in perfect condition, on time, and with no unexpected costs. Tony grew up in South London and started working as an automotive mechanic at the age of 16. He earned a mechanical engineering degree in college and set off for the United States where he first worked on a private yacht as an engineer as he traveled the world. He’s worked in the automotive market selling classic cars and managed a 100-car collection before joining Robin Grove, the CEO of CARS.

David Chapple is an automotive artist who paints and creates sculptures and whose career spans over 30 years. He describes his painting style as a continual development and refinement that has no limits. He uses a vivid color palate and his goal is to present art with a defined continuity of original concepts that spur momentum and expression in his sculptures and canvas compositions. His art has been featured in numerous prominent magazines, he has received many Concours and fine art awards, and David is a member of the Automotive Fine Arts Society. His art has been displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours, in numerous galleries, in commercial settings, and in private collections.

Stephen Becker is the Founder of Becker Auto Group in Sugar Hill, Georgia. He provides a variety of automotive services including auction services, buying and selling of collector vehicles, valuations, appraisals, and inspections. He works side by side with the Shelby American Automobile Club registrars to ensure authenticity and is one of the most renowned Shelby authorities in the world. He’s dealt with over a thousand GT 350s, FT 500s, and FT 500KR Mustangs and has over 35 years in the automotive sector. Stephen was a business partner with Carroll Shelby from 1977 until Carroll passed in 2012. You’ll find a spectacular collection of cars for sale on his website including many makes, models, and marques.

Scott Furgiuele is a Partner at 2ndCar, an online auction site, buy it now sales, and an automotive blog for track events, DIY tips, and lots of cool car stories. Along with his business partner Tom Giertz, a past Cars Yeah guest, and Andy Ritt, Scott is a life-long automotive enthusiast who has turned his passion into a business. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for over 15 years and is an avid Porsche enthusiast, having owned many of them throughout his life. On the side when he’s not spending time with his wife and four children, or helping with his wife’s graphic design business, you’ll find Tom at the track racing his Spec Porsche 944.