Thu, 5 June 2014
005: TV Personality Dave Bowman Pioneered Automotive How-To TV with Shadetree Mechanic and is Now on Motorhead Garage on Velocity Network
Popular television personality, Dave Bowman has spent more than twenty years in automotive television broadcasting. He pioneered automotive "how-to" TV beginning with Shadetree Mechanic. Dave went on to create Crank & Chrome, Truck Universe and Two Guys Garage. His latest venture is Motorhead Garage on Velocity Network. Dave is a member of SAE, is a former ASE certified auto mechanic; a former Indy 500 race mechanic and more. He loves sailing and restoring old race cars of course. |
Thu, 5 June 2014
Kenji is native Japanese and at the age of 19 walked in to a car dealership in Japan with only 2 thousand dollars in his pocket, asking what might be available in his price range. In the far back corner of the lot was an old red CX Citroen. It was love at first sight. After meeting the woman who would become his wife and moving to the United States, in 2002, Kenji and his wife Marion acquired FPS, French Parts Service. A company that was founded in 1986 by Ben Morse. Today after 28 years FPS continues to provide Citroen collectors with a complete inventory of parts for Citroen 2CVs via their website at FPSWest.com Listen to Kenji talk about his love with these unique French automobiles. |
Thu, 5 June 2014
David Bull Publishing was founded in 1995 with the goal of producing the highest quality motorsports books—well written, beautifully designed, and produced to the highest standards.The company’s first book, Sebring: The Official History of America’s Great Sports Car Race, was named Book of the Year by the American Auto Writing and Broadcasters Association. Every year since then our books have consistently won awards and received excellent reviews. David's dedication to quality has earned him opportunities to work with some of the best and most exciting racers, sanctioning bodies, and manufacturers. Among these legendary racers are Mario Andretti, Vic Elford, and Junior Johnson, and now 2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden. We have published the official histories of the Daytona 24 Hours, the Daytona 500, the Baja 1000, and Sebring. We have also produced incisive, behind-the-scenes books with Ducati, Ferrari, Honda, Porsche, and Suzuki. No matter what the subject, every one of David's books reflects the enthusiasm and award-winning effort that our authors, editors, and designers put into each project that result in the highest quality motorsports books in the world.
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Thu, 5 June 2014
Kevin is the principal of Kevin A. Beard Design. He is a designer and brand developer for lifestyle footwear and apparel, automotive aftermarket products and motorsports personal safety equipment. Kevin graduated from the prestigious Art Center College of Design and worked for world famous Adidas, Reebok and K-Swiss. He taught at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Kevin founded Piloti Shoes in 1999. A unique automotive footwear company that was acquired by Canadian Tire Corporation in 2012. Kevin is currently working on a new venture and developing a new business that includes his love for automobiles. |
Thu, 5 June 2014
Rick Cole is an internationally recognized collector car expert, auctioneer and appraiser with 44 years of experience in the field. He began his career in collector cars at age 16. Rick has sold approximately 25,000 collector automobiles over time.
In 1986, Rick launched the very first classic car auction in Monterey during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance/Historic Race weekend. You could say he brought commerce to the weekend.
Early on, Rick earned the title of "Auctioneer to the Stars," having sold hundreds of cars for and to Hollywood "royalty" that include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Steve McQueen, Johnny Carson, Robin Williams and Sylvester Stallone.
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