Fri, 30 September 2016
Yvan Lacroix is from Granby Quebec, Canada. He’s a serial entrepreneur, having run a Volvo restoration shop and Répare-Brise, a franchised full service automotive reconditioning company his wife who manages that business. He has a lifelong passion for racing and he volunteers at his local dirt track and he spent years as a tech inspector for a variety of race tracks. Currently Yvan is the Regional Manager for Optimum Polymer Technologies. Their Opti-Coat Pro+ is a ceramic paint protection package that delivers maximum gloss plus increase anti water spotting and hydrophobic properties for long term protection. Opti-Coat’s President David Ghodoussi and Dann Williams, their Regional Manager in the Western United States have both been guests on Cars Yeah. |
Thu, 29 September 2016
608: Dennis Mattish is a journalist, photographer, and author of multiple boks about racing in the San Jose California area.
Dennis Mattish is a life-long San Jose native who cut his teeth at the San Jose racetracks, spending Friday nights at Alviso Speedway, and Saturday nights at San Jose Speedway. For over 40 years Dennis has followed motorsports around the US and in England, with his camera and pen. He’s been published locally and nationally in numerous publications. Dennis is a consistent recipient of the John Ryan Journalism award, he’s the official World of Outlaw photographer and has served as Vice President of Photography for the Motor Sports Press Association for three years. In 2009 Dennis published his first book, History of San Jose Auto Racing 1903-2007. His second book, History of Watsonville and Salinas Auto Racing– was published in 2012. His third book, History of San Jose Racing Part 2, was published in 2016. |
Wed, 28 September 2016
Martin Miskolci is the founder and artist behind Petrolified. His goal is to bring automotive inspired art to the masses and back in 2013 Martin started doing just that. His first poster was the infamous “Wall of Wheels”. Living and working in Slovakia his online store brings his art to enthusiasts around the world in the form of prints, monochromes, posters, t-shirts, and more. His graphic illustrations of iconic sports cars, both old and new, and the celebration of timeless design are unique, clean, and modern. He offers his original art for sale or he’ll create a bespoke piece illustration of your favorite automobile or your special car including all the custom details. For Martin it’s all about the automotive journey, the stories, and the road ahead. |
Tue, 27 September 2016
606: Chris Brewer is a journalist, photographer, and the Public Relations Director for the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Chris Brewer is the Director of Public Relations for the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance that takes place every March in Amelia Island Florida. Chris is an automotive writer with a doctorate in theology. He has an extensive background in working with non-profit organizations and his passion for vintage sports and GT cars knows no bounds. He co-runs the monthly Automotive Addicts Cars and Coffee cruise-in with fellow Drive columnist Malcolm Hogan. An avid write and photographer, Chris is the senior editor of Automotive Addicts.com, he reviews vehicles and writes a blog for CarFax, and he’s a frequent contributor to Hemmings Motor News. The Amelia Island Concours director is Bill Warner who is a past guest on Cars Yeah. |
Mon, 26 September 2016
Jessi Lang is a woman who for over eight years both on and off the track has been carving out a space in the deeply mail-dominated automotive industry. Jessi holds five degrees in higher education including a PhD in Cultural Studies. She’s endorsed over 12 professional driving schools and she’s driven at speed on tracks and off-road all over the world including the 14-hour race at Daytona International Speedway. She’s rally raced, rode motorcycles, drag raced, driven in autocross’, drives stunt cars, and set land speed records. She’s the longtime Motor Trend video presenter and host of The J-Turn, where Jessi helps others fulfill their dreams. |
Fri, 23 September 2016
604: Frank Defeo is the Sales Director at Croftgate USA a premier waterless car wash and detailing system.
Frank Defeo is the Sales Director at Croftgate USA a premier waterless car wash and detailing system. Since 1998 Croftgate has been producing and selling its unique line of products throughout Europe. Frank brings the brand to automotive enthusiasts in the United States. This high performance eco responsible brand offers a wide range of car care products that are produced are made whenever possible, with no petroleum solvents and no listed hazardous ingredients. Frank has been in the automotive industry since the early 80s having worked for the late Dale Earnhardt and 10+ years with Sonic Automotive. |
Thu, 22 September 2016
603: Alan Taylor is an award winning radio and TV host, a 30-year broadcast professional with The Drive.
Alan Taylor is an award winning radio and TV host, a 30-year broadcast professional and one of the most popular automobile aficionados in the business. As a founder of Benchmark Entertainment in 1995, Alan pioneered the business of creating radio shows as an extension of the magazines they represent. Alan is the host of some of the most popular weekend talk shows in radio today: The Drive with Alan Taylor, Popular Science Radio and Inc. Radio. He has been a featured automotive expert on Motorz, ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, NBC and others, including 18 years on daytime’s #1 morning talk show, LIVE! with Kelly. He’s interviewed collectors including Tim Allen, Jay Leno and many, many other stars in the industry. |
Wed, 21 September 2016
602: Andrea Mazzuca is the owner of The Outlierman in Bologna, Italy, providing items tailored for the gentleman driver.
Andrea Mazzuca is the owner of The Outlierman in Bologna, Italy. He’s a young entrepreneur who after college at 23 purchased 40% of the marketing company Maked where he interned. Today he’s their Managing Partner and their account director. His company The Outlierman derives from the passion for classic and sports cars tailored to outfit the Gentlemen Driver. The focus is on timeless elegance revealed in the products that include: driving gloves, bow ties, pocket squares, ties, and braces, all designed and hand crafted in Italy using the highest quality materials. Passion, research, tradition, and excellence: these are the muses that are The Outlierman. This past summer Andrea and his team outfitted the judges at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. |
Tue, 20 September 2016
Dane Pitarresi owns and operates SkidCar Systems in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 1990 his focus has been on the delivery and instructions for the use of this system and “It’s about Grip, not Slip” philosophy of driver education. For Dane, it’s all about the cognitive, perceptual motor skills, needed for the improvement of vehicle training from beginners to professionals. His company has delivered more than 300 Skidcar and Skidtruck systems in North America. Next up, the Skidbike and ATSS light systems. Dane started racing in 1971 and for 26 years he’s been the voice of experience in professional racing at his home track at Portland International Raceway. |
Mon, 19 September 2016
600: Valentino Balboin was the Lamborghini test driver for 40+ years and now has his line of exhaust systems
Valentino Balboni was born in Casumaro, Italy, less than 7 miles from Ferruccio Lamborghini’s birthplace. He is the former chief test driver of Automobili Lamborghini SpA having served the company for over 40 years. Regarded as one of best Lamborghini experts in the world, Valentino has driven about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever built. He began his career at Lamborghini as a teenager being hired by Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. In 2009, to honor his contribution to the company a special edition run of 250 Gallardo LP550-2 was named “Valentino Balboni”. Today his life is still around cars and his latest venture is a new dimension in sound, a state of the art limited edition ultralight titanium exhaust for the Lamborghini Aventador SV. |
Fri, 16 September 2016
Christoph Maeder is a designer from Hannover, Germany whose passion for automobiles runs deep. He studied mechanical and fotografical engineering in school and switched to visual communications where he found his passion. Christoph worked for Zakspeed, a team running a Viper that won the 24 Hours of Nüburgring and Lechner Racing who ran Porsches and then with the Jetalliance who ran an Aston Martin DBR9. From that the book DBR9 The Definitive History came about where he did the design, layout, 3D modeling and the research and writing. Other noted projects include the Carrera 2.7 Book and a complete corporate design program for Jet Alliance. His most recent project is the new Carrera RS Book by authors Georg Konradsheim and Thoms Gruber and published by TAG Motorbooks. It’s an updated version of the iconic Carrera RS book published years ago. |
Thu, 15 September 2016
Richard TJ Freije has been a licensed auctioneer for nearly 20 years. He is President of Freije & Freije Auctioneers & Marketing based in Clayton, Indiana. He and his team manage and staff over 500 auctions annually. He’s a Certified Auctioneer Institute graduate and holds their CAI designation. TJ has served on the board of Directors for the Indiana Auctioneers Association, he’s the reigning 2016 International Auctioneer Champion in the Men’s Division and he is one of the most highly sought after auctioneers in the country specializing in selling high end personal property and real estate. Barrett-Jackson, Indianapolis Car Exchange, Auto Dealers Exchange, Adesa Auto Auctions, Manheim Auto Auctions, Ford Motor Company, and Harley Davidson are just a few of his clients. |
Wed, 14 September 2016
597: Derek Tam-Scott is the Founder of The Motoring Enthusiasts and Marketing Strategisty at Icon Aircraft.
Derek Tam-Scott is the Founder of The Motoring Enthusiast. His goal is to bring you quality content about interesting cars, whether you are buying, selling, or just kicking tires. Derek is a lifelong automotive enthusiast who started working when he was only 16 years old at Fantasy Junction in California. There he learned the collector car consignment, consulting, and brokerage business and set off on his own to create a career around his passion for automobiles. As an undergrad at Stanford he built his business and today operates it in addition to a full time career where he’s the Marketing Strategy and Business Development Analyst at Icon Aircraft in the San Francisco bay area. |
Tue, 13 September 2016
Gary Savage is the Director of Motorsports & OEM at Braille Battery in Sarasota, Florida. Braille Battery is the world leader in ultra lightweight Lithium-ion high performance batteries. They distribute and sell the only AGM carbon fiber race battery and they are used in every car in: Indycar, DTM, SuperGT, and Australian V8 Supercars along with many race cars in IMSA TUDOR, NASCAR, Formula One, and many others. Gary is a serious racer who has raced a variety of cars for over 25 years ranging from his first Datsun 510, SCCA Solo 2 Class where he won Championships, to open wheel, Historic Trans-Am in a ’70 Plymouth AAR Cuda, sports cars and vintage race cars. |
Mon, 12 September 2016
595: Rick Beckerman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Throtl Marketplace, an automotive search engine for enthusiasts.
Rick Beckerman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Throtl Marketplace, an automotive search engine for enthusiasts who are looking to buy and sell automobiles and parts. Throtl makes it easy to list products you want to sell and browse through thousands of parts and cars. Rick and his team of experts are committed to revolutionizing the automotive marketplace. He’s been an enthusiast since a child and he’s built everything from Hondas to Porsche 911 Turbos and his current passion is with air-cooled 911s. His current project is a 911R outlaw and his daily driver is a 964 Porsche 911 Turbo. |
Fri, 9 September 2016
594: Andrea Shaffer is the co-driver for Team Sugar High and driving in their naugural Rebelle Rally.
Michelle Davis and her husband Kevin live in Belgrade, Montana and own and operate the Helper Brands of products. Their signature product, Detailer’s Helper is in the hands of thousands of detailers around the world. When she’s not helping Kevin she’s been a stay-at-home mom who is now ready for her own adventure. Michelle and her friend Andrea Shaffer are embarking on a journey where they will modify a 2004 Jeep Rubicon and undertake an off-road adventure this fall. They are Team Sugar High and will be competing in the Rebelle Rally in the deserts of Nevada and California. The Rebelle Rally is a 1,200 mile, 7 day adventure and it’s the first all woman’s off-road rally in the United States. Michelle’s husband Kevin has been a guest here on Cars Yeah in the past. |
Thu, 8 September 2016
593: Michelle Davis is co-owner of The Detailer's Helper and a Rally driver in the first Rebelle Rally.
Michelle Davis and her husband Kevin live in Belgrade, Montana and own and operate the Helper Brands of products. Their signature product, Detailer’s Helper is in the hands of thousands of detailers around the world. When she’s not helping Kevin she’s been a stay-at-home mom who is now ready for her own adventure. Michelle and her friend Andrea Shaffer are embarking on a journey where they will modify a 2004 Jeep Rubicon and undertake an off-road adventure this fall. They are Team Sugar High and will be competing in the Rebelle Rally in the deserts of Nevada and California. The Rebelle Rally is a 1,200 mile, 7 day adventure and it’s the first all woman’s off-road rally in the United States. Michelle’s husband Kevin has been a guest here on Cars Yeah in the past. |
Wed, 7 September 2016
592: Randy Beikmann is an automotive engineer who's new book Physics for Gearheads is perfect for enthusiasts.
Randy Beikmann is an engineer who has spent decades using one passion, physics, to work on another, cars. His career including working in noise and vibration at the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds for over 30 years where he focused on the noise of engines, transmissions, and electric motors. He also loves to teach, helping to design and teach courses for other engineers. In 2015, Bentley Publishers published his first book, Physics for Gearheads. It combines both of his passions, explaining the physics that really makes cars tick. It is a book he wishes he’d had when he was a teenager. Randy received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, and currently holds four patents. |
Tue, 6 September 2016
591: Dr. Jacques Dallaire is Presdient of Performance Prime, helping people perform at their peak levels in all walks of life.
Jacques Dallaire is the President at Performance Prime. Over the past forty plus years, he has enjoyed the opportunity to work directly with more than 750 high performance motor racing drivers from forty-three countries, numerous race teams, as well as several thousand high performance individuals from a multitude of sports and a variety of occupations including law enforcement, the entertainment world, and the business community. Dr. Dallaire splits his time between delivering sports-team and corporate/occupational group performance programs and providing individual, one-on-one programs with high-performance competitors from many walks of life. He is a founding member of the International Council of Motorsport Sciences, a board member of the Stand 21 “Racing Goes Safer” Foundation, and in 2007 was inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame – in recognition of his innovative, state-of-the-art training strategies and the impact he has had on the sport. |
Mon, 5 September 2016
590: Alex Martin-Banzer works at Daimler Trucks North America and she's the daughter of Sports Car Market's Keith Martin.
Alex Martin-Banzer was barely a year out of the womb before she attended the Mille Miglia in Italy. Her father is the publisher of Sports Car Market Magazine and host on TV’s What’s My Car Worth. Alex’s life around cars has been non-stop. She learned to shift at 10 years old in a VW Thing and from there double clutching in a Mini Cooper. The classic car hobby has taken her all over the world and provided opportunities to drive on tours, judge at concours events, orchestrate press launches for new sports cars and more. Currently Alex works at Daimler Trucks North American in Portland, Oregon where she’s expanding her knowledge in the mechanical world of automobiles with the iconic Mercedes brand. |
Fri, 2 September 2016
589: David Ghodoussi is the Founder of Optimum Polymer Technologies, known as Opti-Coat the ultimate car care product line.
David Ghodoussi is the Founder of Optimum Polymer Technologies, known as Opti-Coat based in Memphis, Tennessee. With dealers around the globe who are trained to properly apply their products, Opti-Coat offers multiple products providing incredibly high gloss and slick surface protectants. After working for over 12 years overseeing research and development focused in polymers and automotive paint formulations, he decided it was time to create his own line of car care products. Optimum Car Care Products and Opti-Coat Ceramic Coatings offer the most advanced products for today’s automotive surface finishes. David has worked in the field of chemistry for nearly 40 years with a Bachelors of Science, a Masters, and Ph.D. degree in Organic and Polymer Chemistry. |
Thu, 1 September 2016
588: Stephen Serio owns and operates Aston Martin of New England, Lotus Motorsports, and the Bond Group.
Stephen Serio owns and operates Aston Martin of New England, Lotus Motorsports, and the Bond Group. He started his car business in November of 1987. At that time he was a full-time professional photographer and needed a way to supplement his passion for cars. He ran his own advertising photo studio and also worked in the broadcast television business, however cars remained his passion. In 1990 he pivoted to a full time automotive business specializing in exporting Aston Martins to the UK. He acquired a Lotus franchise in 1991 and an Aston Martin franchise in 1996. Stephen has written for Sports Car Market magazine for over 20 years, and he’s helped Hagerty Insurance and SCM with their price guides. Today he buys and sells all marques of classics from Astons to Ferrari, Porsches and more. |