Matt Chambers is the Founder and CEO of Curtiss Motorcycles where he and his team have created two-wheeled works of art and innovation.

Eduardo Santella is the owner of Citric Studios and the Brand and Marketing Director for Dieseldorff Kaffee, a coffee producer out of Guatamala who are proud partners of Peninsula Signature Event Series as their official coffee of the The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering's Tour.

Aaron Zeilinsky is the General Manager at Porsche Monterey. They host thier Porsche Monterey Classic as Car Week begins at their dealership. Porsche Monterey is a sponsor of this year’s The Concours at Pasadera.

Richard Renard is an ex-long-time racer and the Executive Director at Large of the venerable Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation that exists to raise funds for the development of the Laguna Seca Recreational area. Appropriate given the first race he attended as a boy was at Laguna Seca in 1957. 

Rick Barnett is the Chairman at The Concours at Pasadera. Now in its 4th year, this event launches Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula and this year features the Ferrari’s 75^th anniversary.

Heather Gardner is the Owner and Manager of Monterey Touring Vehicles and Classic Car Rentals. She and her team provide you with a unique way to experience the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas by renting and driving a classic car.

Bryan Nazario is the Director of Marketing for Adobe Road Wines. Adobe Road Wines will be the featured wine at this year's The Concours at Pasadera, an event that kicks of Monterey Car Week.

Rich Crombie is the Field Marketing Consultant for Port of Subs, who have been a major sponsor of Hot August Nights for many years. He has been the DJ and MC for Hot August Nights for the past 17 years. 

 

Bobby Bryant has been giving his time and energy to the Reno/Sparks community for the “For Kids Foundation” of Nevada’s annual fundraiser to being one of the longest tenured volunteers for the widely popular Hot August Nights Classic car event and has been a volunteer since the events inception in 1986.

James Herr is the Project Manager at Summit Racing Equipment where he works in project management in their corporate offices and with vendors. James is also involved with Hot August Nights on their Board of Directors as their President.

Brandon Bernstein is the Director of Partnership Marketing at Lucas Oil Products. He is the son of six-time NHRA Champion Kenny Bernstein and is a championship drag racer himself.

Alan Tom is the Executive Director for Hot August Nights and brings years of community experience, event planning, and a passion for classic automobile to this iconic and nostalgic classic car show celebrating its 35th year!

Doug Andreassen is currently serving as President of the Pacific Northwest Porsche Club, a position he has held for 4 years. He has served on the PNWR board in various positions prior to being elected President.

David Brown is the CEO of David Brown Automotive where they hand-build and impeccably finish the finest cars in the tradition of British coach building. Their bespoke Speedback GT and Mini Remastered are painstakingly handcrafted.

Tim Walbridge is the Founder and President of 503 Motoring the most recognized and highest rated automotive shop in the PNW. Specializing in late model Luxury and Exotic Tuning, Aesthetics and Preservation. 

Scott Marquis is a retired finance professional and unapologetic car enthusiast. His passion for the Triumph Italia 2000 brings Scott to the Forest Grove Concours where there will several of these unique vehicles on display.

Allen Stephens is on the Steering Committee of the 48th Annual Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance. The event takes place on the beautiful Pacific University campus located near Portland, Oregon.

Jake Gunnerson has worked in television production for over 15 years as a director of photography, a camera operator, and show editor. He worked on the Cars Yeah TV show in 2019.

Steve Bernstein has been a ‘car guy’ since childhood and he’s now fortunate to combine his passion for cars and photography as he covers local and regional events in the midwest as well as national events for a variety of clients. His Power Play Action Images and Your and Your Spectacular Face keeps him busy.

John McGann is the Editor-in-Chief of Hot Rod magazine. A voracious reader of car magazines and lover of all things automotive, he set out to learn as much as he could about cars. An automotive technology program provided the foundation, while fumbling around with large American sedans provided real world experience. 

Fran Christopher is the U.S. Director for Oil Condition Monitoring for SGS and Zengine, a consumer-friendly engine diagnostic service. I got my Zengine score and you can save 20% on yours using the code: CARSYEAH20

Alex Ostrihonsky is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vyper Chair, an American made rolling chair that is unlike any garage or shop chair you’ve ever sat on.

Tom Cotter and Michael Alan Ross are in the middle of America’s Greatest Road Trip, a 7,000+ mile adventure that started in Key West Florida and is taking them to Deadhorse Alaska. Driving in a new Ford Bronco and pulling an Airstream trailer.

Raffi Minasian is a designer, professor, and automotive journalist specializing in the dynamic convergence of Design and Culture. He’s a frequent speaker and panelist for automotive themed conferences, a concours d’elegance judge, and vintage sports car enthusiast.

David Kibbey is the youngest judge at the Detroit Concours, Greenwich Concours, Boca Concours, Keels and Wheels Concours and Audrain Concours. He is the Founding Chairman of the Race to the Mill Concours d’Elegance on July 16, a unique event in several ways.

Hans Bääth is the General Manager at Cyan Racing. Their development of the Volvo P1800 Cyan resto-mod has incorporated the same talents needed to design, build, and develop their world title-winning race and road cars. 

Jim Cox owns the Branson Auction, a twice annual event.  He also owns and presides over Collector Cars International, and Branson Collector Cars-The Shop, a facility that offers services for Collector cars.

Roy Sjoberg is the owner of Team R-Squared S where he provides automotive consulting and manufactures after-market automotive components.  Roy was named Executive Engineer-Viper Project in 1989. In that position, he created and managed the Project Team for the development and production of the Dodge Viper. 

André Hoogeboom is a Dutch journalist and writer specializing in the world of Formula 1. His unauthorized biography of Max Verstappen is titled - Max The Dutch Master: An Unauthorized Biography.

James Chen is the Founder of ALMAX-USA, selling automotive and truck wheels made here in the United States. He’s built and sold several companies and today is still playing with cars, having fun in the automotive world. 

Chris Lyerly is the area Vice President for Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services in the Western United States. Chris has a passion for inspiring others to become great technicians and leaders is contagious.

Maria Jannace is the Founder and CEO of The New York City Concours and the Fort Lauderdale Concours.  She owns Maxim Creative Group and Maxim Sports Management and is known for her and do it right.

Bruce Meyer has served as the “face” of the Petersen Automotive Museum for much of its existence.  Opening on June 11th is “Ford Fever: The Deuce Turns 90,” the Petersen Museum’s new exhibit devoted to the legacy of the 1932 Ford and will feature three vehicles from Bruce’s personal collection. 

David En-Naim is the General Manager of Fibritex makers of Premium Microfiber Products for the automotive market. Fibritex is part of the Protecsys Group in Switzerland.

Joe Atkinson is the President of Automotive Apprentices Group, an organization that prepares individuals for the automotive careers of the future through an innovative modern apprenticeship program that is unlike any other in America.

Corey Carruth is the owner of Sky’s The Limit Car Care, a website for automotive enthusiasts, neat freaks, car lovers, and premiere car care professionals across the United States.

Randy Nonnenberg is the Co-founder and President of Bring a Trailer, an online auction marketplace for collectible vehicles and more. Today I lost my beloved Orange Crush, a 1987 Porsche Turbo on BaT!

David Hinton is the President of Historic Sportscar Racing. He also owns a race team called Heritage Motorsport where they maintain approx. 30 different cars for clients from around the USA and Europe. 

Mo Murray is the Senior VP and Program Manager at The Garage Team Mazda. His focus in on their motorsports in marketing, strategy, and brand integration.

Craig Jackson is the Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. Over decades he has earned the reputation as one of the world’s most respected automotive collectors and restoration experts. Craig is an avid automotive collector, enthusiast, and vintage racer.

Jeanie Sumners is the Director of Marketing at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.  The annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a museum revving to life with hundreds of historic and period-correct race and sports cars from nearly every era. 

Bruce Canepa is the Founder and CEO of Canepa Motor Company. Bruce is passionately involved in all aspects of his companies from vehicle design and development to historic and collector cars sales, restoration, and racing.

Tom Smith is the President & CEO of Buffbrite, a company that has a passion for the detail car care industry and creating solutions for car care challenges.

Nathan Hecht is the founder and CEO of Rodo. Rodo is an online platform that enables car shoppers to buy, sell or lease from authorized dealerships from the comfort of their home.

Edmond Piffard is a professional artist who paints murals and paintings for interior designers. He enjoys the incredible challenge of accurately painting historic cars that are set in a nostalgic scene from their era.

Nick Jordan is the CEO and Founder of Narrative. He has spent his career in data-driven, technology-driven companies like Adobe, Tapad, and Yahoo! 

David H. Perecman, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney of The Perecman Firm, has dedicated over 40 years of his life to advocating for personal injury plaintiffs in New York City and Long Island.

Spencer Goldstein is the President of Wolfsteins Pro-Series, manufacturer of RAGGTOPP and SOFTTOPP products, the premier product line for cleaning and protecting your convertible or SUV soft top.

Tom Gloy has had a career in the racing world that spans decades of driving and owning race teams and has competed in virtually every part of motor racing.

Melanie White is the president of Hellwig Products. Founded in 1946, Hellwig Products manufactures forged steel suspension products for a variety of vehicles including recreational vehicles, trucks, and SUVs

Jamie Chadwick was the 2021 Champion in the W Series, a racing series that provides equal opportunities for women, eliminating the financial barriers that prevented them from progressing to the upper echelons of motorsport. 

Fred Veitch is a Pike Peak racer, organizer, supporter, and all-around racing cheerleader. In 2012 he ran the Hill Climb and again in 2013 and then won the Time Attack II class in 2014.  He’s been the Pikes Peak Chairman, Founded the AMR PCA Region in 1972, has run at the Bonneville Salt Flats, and still races a Porsche 996 in POC, PCA, and NASA events. 

David Tracy and Jason Torchinsky, along with Galpin Motors’, and past Cars Yeah guest, Beau Boeckmann, are the founders of a new online destination for car enthusiasts that they call The Autopian.

Ron Harris is the Co-Chairman, along with Chad McQueen, of the Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show, a position he has held since the show’s inception in 2007. The show benefits The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California.

Wedrick Campbell and his wife Ivonne own First Place Visuals. They offer brand and lifestyle photography, drone videography, high-speed action video and photos, event coverage and social media solutions. They also cater to lifestyle, products, and portrait needs.

Don Ince has been involved in the Vintage Motocross bike scene since 1997. He sells vintage motorcycle memorabilia, parts, motorcycles, and accessories. Don is part of the Steve McQueen Car Show that raised money for the Boys Republic.

Michael Dolphin is the Awards Chairman and Chief Judge at the Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show. He’s a Technical Advisor for the Grand Prix Region of the Porsche Club of America, a National Concours Judge and a National Driving Instructor for the PCA as well.

Tony Pando is the Global Business Director at Dr. ColorChip where he and his team helps the (DIY), Do It Yourselfer, care for your vehicles. They provide an easy-to-use, color matching system, so that you can repair rock chips and paint damage at home with the exact match to your factory paint.

Stephan Baral is the Managing Director at Porsche Digital, the sports car manufacturer’s digital subsidiary in the U.S. He also heads up Marqued, an on-line venture of Porsche Digital that focuses on classic and modern-classic vehicles.

Jim Nicholas is the CEO of Uniphy, the leading provider of 3D smart-surface technology. The technology unifies non-conductive, finger pressure touch sensing with the integration of physical HMI features including dials, buttons & sliders.

Joe Brenner is the General Manager at Porsche Colorado Springs, recognized by Porsche as a world class Premier Porsche dealership. He's also the co-owner of Colorado Spring Powersports. 

Chris Smith is the President of the Constellium where they produce aluminium rolled products for the automotive and packaging industries.

Dalia Rojas is owner of Sixty61 and the Exclusive North American Distributor for GPR Exhaust Systems, a company founded in 1968. It’s a one-stop platform for motorcycle, scooter, and ATV exhaust dealers.

PJ Aass is the Director of Dodo Juice who, along with Dom Colbeck, created the original brand in 2007 in the UK. Dodo Juice is focused on producing the highest quality, custom formulated car care for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Courtney Carr is the Director at The Tucson Auto Museum where a visit takes you back to when every car on the road didn’t look the same and American cars were the undisputed kings of the Road.

Ryan Fisher is an attorney, financial advisor, and entrepreneur in the automotive world. He is the co-founder of Shift-S3ctor, an automotive racing event company best known for hosting half-mile racing events taking place on airport runways. 

Chloe Chambers is a racer in the W Series, the international single-seater motor racing championship for female drivers. She's drivng in the new season supporting F1 racing events.

Thomas McClair works in the Marketing Department at Speedtech Performance where they create custom builds, suspension components, and parts for the pro-touring industry.

David Donohue is a champion racing driver with a long and impressive resume that includes Touring Cars, Prototypes, NASCAR Stock Car and Craftsman Truck Series. David will be driving a Brumos livery Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport at Pikes Peak this year.

 

Krissy Wells is the Seattle Events and Community Director for Avants, a membership program for die-hard gear heads that provides their members with exclusive access to private events, discounts with premium partners, and access to a spectacular community of like-minded enthusiasts.

Jeremy Winters is the Marketing and Content Creator for Accudraft Paint Booths where for over 35 years they have served multiple industries in the market across the western hemisphere.

Alessandro Borroni is the creator of Hypercar Invitational, a uniquely experiential automotive marketing concept and dynamic launch platform for new sports cars and products.

Shay Hoelscher is the CEO of Privé Products and a race car driver. Shay’s career in the beauty industry and passion for motorsports have intersected where she combines her personal passion on the track in a Porsche race car with her company’s work.

Carey Hines is the President of Special Editions  which includes Beck Manufacturing and Beck Automotive Group builders of the Beck Spyder and 904, and the 356 A Speedster and a 356 C Coupe.

Cole Manz is the co-owner and co-founder of Manz Motor Company, a father and son company that specializes in designing and rebuilding custom Land Rover Defenders with its clients.

David Manz is the co-owner and co-founder of Manz Motor Company, a father and son business that specializes in designing and rebuilding custom Land Rover Defenders for their clients. 

Josie Rimmer is a Writer and the Women in Motorsport Coordinator at DirtFish Rally School. Dirtfish is the most prestigious rally school in North America.

Jason Manns is the owner of Manns Restoration, a 4^th generation family business that was established in 1939. Jason has over 30 years of experience in professional automotive restoration

Angel Hacker is the General Manager at Indian Motorcycle of San Diego. They are the motorcycle sponsor for the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. Their dealership was voted Best Motorcycle Shop in San Diego by Reader publication.

Kellen Porter is Vice President and General Sales Manager in San Diego County at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty who along with LPL Financial are the exclusive sponsors for the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. 

Chuck Spielman is an avid automotive enthusiast and collector who owns Only Yesterday Classic Autos, a 30,000 square foot facility filled with exceptional automobiles, automobilia, and The Hall of Heroes which is his tribute to America’s serving men and women, both past, and present.

Michael Dorvillier is the Co-Chairman of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, a role he’s had for the last 10 years. This is a fantastic event that takes place in La Jolla, California, just north of San Diego, overlooking the Pacific Ocean April 22 - 24.

Morgan Lucas is the President of Lucas Oil Products. He grew up in the automotive and racing world getting his first exposure to drag racing at 10 years old attending the NHRA World Finals. Today he's running the family business.

he Executive Director of Savoy Automobile Museum. This new, world-class museum and show grounds sits on 37 acres in Cartersville, GA between Chattanooga and Atlanta.

Idaliz Maldonado is the Executive General Manager of San Diego based Hello Automotive Mazda dealership. She is approaching nearly two decades of automotive sales experience, Idaliz has achieved her success with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.

Alpio Barbara is the President of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, California and Alpios at Troon where he holds automotive events and raises money for charities. 

John Charpentier is the Director of Marketing and Social-Media for the Cadillac Club known as V-Club that started in Texas in 2013.

Mike Carnahan is the owner of Vengeance PCM, the world’s leader in LS and LT engine calibrations and performance tuning.  You’d be hard-pressed to find a setup Mike has not seen and/or tuned. He's also started Elite Tuning School.

Karl Noakes is the editor-in-chief for Avants magazine. Karl is official photography for ProFormance Racing, Flying Husky Racing, and is also helping collectors/dealers with BaT Premium Listings amongst other things. 

Ant Anstead is best known for hosting car-centric television shows. He started working on and building cars in an old cow shed and grew that business and his reputation as a serious builder, author, and TV celebrity.

Chuck Beck has built numerous projects from dragsters to race cars to street cars to a Lamborghini powered motorcycle, and more. He is renown among automotive enthusiasts for his 550 Spyder and the Beck 904 prototype. And guess what? Today is Chuck’s 85^th birthday!

Justin Bell is a TV and Web Show Host with a lifetime of experience in the racing and automotive world. He co-produced and hosted The Torque Show with racer Tommy Kendall. Justin has just launched a new venture titled Life With Legends, a video interview with the greatest drivers of all time. 

Tony Quiroga is the editor-in-chief of Car and Driver, overseeing content strategy and development across the brand’s print and digital platforms.

Roy Wragth is the owner of Wragth Motorsports, an automotive shop for late model performance cars, Jeeps, and trucks.

Virginie Dulauroy is a French film producer, director and CEO of Pindare Films, a video production company specialized in motor racing and feature documentaries. She directed and produced the awards winning documentary Become Who You Are, that was released worldwide in 2020 on streaming platforms and Amazon Prime. She is also the co-director of an upcoming docuseries about past Cars Yeah guest Gabe Tesch, a young brain cancer survivor turned racing driver.

Meghan Poirier is the Chief Operations Officer of Vision Investments, where she runs AutoGeek. Autogeek is your number one car care source for all your detailing supplies including waxes, polishes, cleaners, chemicals, accessories, and tools.

Lee Dean is the founder of Duck & Whale Magazine, born in 2015 to give the Porsche community a magazine made to emulate the beauty of the motor vehicles we adore. Lee also recommends shifting down a gear and flooring it as often as possible!

Larry Printz has been one of the nation’s top journalists for more than two decades. His automotive column, distributed by Tribune News Service, reaches nearly 9 million readers nationwide, and more internationally. Larry is a judge The Palm Event at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach Florida.

Alex Berry is the MC for The Palm Event, a lifestyle concours taking place at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. He has been an automotive enthusiast going back to his earliest memories.

 

 

Harrison Woodruff is rally participant and automotive collector with an affinity for high-performance custom luxury vehicles. His collection includes a McLaren 600LT, Lamborghini Urus, and a Porsche 997.