Jurgis Plikaitis is the Founder and CEO of EpicVin, a leading provider of vehicle history reports based on their own blockchain technology. He is a seasoned expert in online US vehicle auctions and a pioneer in the development of innovative vehicle data tools. With a track record of success as a serial entrepreneur, Jurgis has built multiple companies at the forefront of the automotive industry. His unparalleled experience and passion for revolutionizing the way people buy and sell vehicles have earned him a reputation as a thought leader and trusted advisor in the field.

Ray Shaffer is a Car Specialist and Ambassador for Broad Arrow and Hagerty Marketplace. He is a Porsche personality and expert on the marque with over 32 years of experience in the automotive and motorsports profession. Before joining Broad Arrow Group Ray spent 7 years at Porsche Cars North America at their Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta where he served as a manager for Porsche Classic Market Development and aa their Heritage Gallery Curator. He is a racer who started driving in Sprint Karts and today races a RAD-era, factory built Porsche 944 Turbo Cup car.

Mariusz Bekas is the Design Manager for the Polish EV startup brand Izera. Currently he is responsible for their design operations in exterior, interior, and HMI development.  Izera is part of a new global partnership between parent company ElectroMobility Poland, Geely Automotive, and world renown design house Pininfarina. 

Peter Coleman is the EU Marketing Manager at Ecobat Solutions, a world leader in the production of lead, lead alloys, and the recycling of lead batteries. Peter began his career in motorsports working for a track day company organizing events around the UK at venues including Silverstone and Donington Park. He was a brand manager at Bridgestone North Europe as well. Since 2017 Peter has served on the Editorial Board of the British Racing Drivers’ Club Bulletin, based at Silverstone.

Tom Seward is the Account Director on the Ecobat team supporting the Automotive space. Ecobat is a world’s biggest battery recycler meeting essential energy storage needs by making the business of batteries safter and more sustainable for a circular energy economy. 

Ray Iddings got his start in automotive entertainment in 2005 when he developed, produced and hosted a Internet Radio Show. This lead to Ray becoming a Producer and eventually a Show Runner, having produced and developed unscripted series for 16 years. Ray Joined Brian Bassone a year ago to launch Speedtube TV, a streaming automotive channel that just changed it's name to PowerTube TV.

Richard Parks was born during WWII and raised in Orange County, California. Richard is a writer and has penned over 200 biographies including the history of his father Wally Parks who was the Founder, President, and Chairman of the National Hot Rod Association, better known as the NHRA. Wally was instrumental in establishing drag racing as a legitimate amateur and profession motorsport.

Cord Kisthardt is a racer who has been involved in the automotive world throughout his life. His racing career spans many types of motorsports including quarter midgets, micro sprints, sprint cars, and sports cars. Today he’s racing Corvettes in the SCCA Hoosier Tire Super Tour, SVRA, HSR, and VRG. Cord grew up around vintage cars, particularly Ferraris, and continues to be involved in automotive related activities.

Steve Bortolotti is the General Manager at Pfaff Motorsports, one of the most successful sports car racing programs in North America. The team's long history includes Championships in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, the Pirelli World Challenge, and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This year’s drivers include Klause Bachler, Laurens Vanthroor, and Patrick Pilet. Long time listeners will remember Laurance Yap, Pfaff’s Marketing Director, is a past guest on Cars Yeah.

Joey Geurts is the Collector Car Community Specialist for the NSM Insurance Group. NSM owns several collector car insurance companies including American Collectors Insurance, JC Taylor, Heacock Classic and others. Joey is a lifelong automotive and motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for the culture and people in our car hobby above all else. 

Max Monahan is one of the Pros at Classic.com as well as their Business Development Specialist, helping dealers list their inventory on Classic.com’s powerful search engine. As a Pro, Max is passionate about helping private sellers get the best price possible for their classic trucks through the platform. 

Betty Lou Parrish is a Tennessee High School student who is passionate about vehicle restoration and is paving the way for young women in the restoration industry. She is part of the RPM Foundation’s network and worked with mentor Kayleigh Andrews from LaVine Restorations where she has been offered a summer internship and full time employment upon graduation.  Fresh off a Spring Break trip with her grandfather, who helps her learn automotive restoration, where they visited restoration shops and museum. She and her grandfather have more trips planned this summer.

Gordon Maltby was introduced to Porsches in 1973 when he bought a 1969 911S. He was the editor and publisher of Porsche 356 Registry magazine for years. Twenty-six years later he retired, having developed the magazine into the premier publication on old Porsches. During that time his company RPM Auto Books also published several Porsche titles about the 356, 911 and 912. Today Gordon shares his new book, commissioned by Motorbooks, “Porsche 356, 75th Anniversary” celebrating the first Porsche model and the company’s early history.

Laurel McFarlane is the CEO of McFarlane Promotions, an award-winning Southern California’s premier events and promotions company specializing in virtual, hybrid, and live events. With a flawless reputation for executing the most popular and prestigious events, she and her team offer creativity, contacts, and the most professional attention to detail for unique experiences across industries and the Country. They promote the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and Broad Arrow Group on their annual calendar of auctions Nationwide as well as on Hagerty’s Motorlux as part of Monterey Car Week.

Scott Teeters is an automotive artist and writer whose work includes a collection of muscle car art, hot rod nostalgia posters, exotic sports car lithographs, Shelby Mustang, Shelby Cobra artwork, and more. Scott helps manage the Lake Country Cruisers Cars Show in Lake Placid, Florida and is the webmaster for their events and the Communications Director.

Aloisa Ruf is a petrol head, an artist, a designer, and working on her bachelor degree in brand and communication design. She is also part of RUF Automobile in their public relations, marketing, and occasionally on the production line as a mechanic. Aloisa is also the daughter of Alois and Estonia Ruf, both are past guests here on Cars Yeah. For 84 years, RUF Automobile has worked in pursuit of the perfect driving experience.