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Cars of Carlisle:  The Final Lap By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Today, the white flag is waving to indicate that your favorite, informative automotive podcast is on the final lap. We are hammer down to the checkered flag, then into the paddock.

Jon Bettenhausen:  What’s the Truck By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Today, ride along to the Midwest to meet Jon Bettenhausen, owner of five Chevy trucks.  Listen in to hear how John’s love of General Motors pickups began during his high school days in Texas.  It was in body shop class that he realized how much he enjoyed breathing new life into vehicles. Now, with the personal goal to own at least one example of every GM truck generation, Jon is passionate about his restored gems. It’s time to head to the Hoosier State to find out “what’s the truck” with Jon Bettenhausen.

Mike Garland:  Carlisle Events By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Today, join us as Darren speaks with Mike Garland, Public Relations Manager for Carlisle Events, not only to reflect on the successful 2021 show and auction season but also to look ahead at what we all can expect in the 2022 Carlisle Events season. It’s time to head to the Carlisle Fairgrounds to get the inside scoop from the voice of Carlisle Events.

Shaun Day:  Stinger Motorsport By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Today, ride along to the Detroit area to meet Shaun Day, the visionary behind Stinger Motorsport, a group of automotive enthusiasts with a passion for high-performance vehicles and multiple forms of racing. As the Stinger Motorsport website notes, Shaun and his fellow crew members are real, everyday people tackling the extreme, whether it be lapping at Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps, to rock-crawling, to going flat out down the quarter-mile or across desert terrain. It’s time to head to Motor City to hear great cars stories from Shaun Day.

Rhonda Williams:  NPCF Mustangs By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Today, ride along as Rhonda Williams, Founder and National Director of the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (NPCF), explains how her love for high-performance Mustangs has aligned with her compassionate support for those battling pancreatic cancer. As the NPCF website captures, Rhonda embodies “Drive with a Purpose” by leveraging her ’04 Mustang GT and ’19 Shelby GT350 to provide nationwide cancer awareness to car shows, rallies, and autocross courses.  Through her wrapped tribute Stangs, Rhonda has been getting the word out from coast to coast since 2016.  It’s time to head to Rapid City, South Dakota to meet Rhonda Williams.

Lee Holman:  Holman Moody By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, July 6, 2021 Today, Darren speaks with Lee Holman of Holman Moody fame.  As their marketing tag line says, Holman & Moody is oft considered “The Best Known Name in Racing.”  Lee -- son of the late John Holman who founded the company with Ralph Moody in 1957 – runs Holman & Moody and Holman Automotive from their Charlotte-based facilities.  In this interview, Lee shares captivating stories from the mid-Sixties when he was at Le Mans with top Ford executives and racing’s greatest legends.  Further down the proverbial track within this interview, Lee speaks proudly of names like Unser, Foyt, and Andretti, and tracks like Nürburgring, Daytona, Watkins Glen, and Elkhart Lake. It’s time to head to Charlotte, North Carolina to talk about GT40s, NASCAR, performance parts, and the business of auto racing with Lee Holman.    

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing:  Tour of EMMR By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Today, join us as we tour The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing with Lynn Paxton, former President and Curator of the EMMR. Come along on an exclusive walking tour of the museum, which houses and displays legendary racing memorabilia From NASCAR greats like Ricky Rudd to the current feature exhibit honoring racing legend Mario Andretti. It’s time to head to York Springs, PA for a one-of-a-kind, high-speed tour.  

Doug Sandler:  Mustang – The First Generation By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Today, Darren shares insights on cars and car people with Doug Sandler, a fellow podcaster who appreciates classic rides, like the first-generation pony car. Doug is the founder and host of Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast.  As a proud owner of a 1965 Mustang convertible with a 289, Doug captures the stories of other early year Stang owners through his show. It’s time to head to the Santa Barbara, California area to hang out with podcastologist, Doug Sandler.  

Caleb Wetzel:  Klassy Chassis Detailing By Team C/of/C Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Today, joining Darren in Studio A, Caleb Wetzel discusses his side business, Klassy Chassis Detailing, and how he turned his pure love for reviving vehicles into an entrepreneurial pursuit. Born into a family passionate about Ford Trucks, Caleb himself is a proud owner of a Ford Ranger and an F-250.  At 19 years old, he works full-time in the family plumbing business, while building his growing detailing enterprise after hours.   It’s time to get down to the details about Caleb’s detailing venture.  

Amy Boylan:  Accomplished Automotive Executive By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Today, Team C/of/C is fortunate to spend time speaking with Amy Boylan, one of the most successful business executives in the automotive arena. Amy set precedent for being the first female executive in various areas from Studio Head for a video game software division to holding multiple top-ranking roles like President/COO at companies such as Shelby American, West Coast Customs, and Saleen Automotive. It’s time to head to Palm Springs, California to learn more about Amy’s exceptional career journey. 

Mike Rey:  MOCSEM      By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, May 5, 2021   Today, we head to Dearborn, Michigan to spend some time hanging out with Mike Rey, the president of the Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM).   With roughly 700 members, MOCSEM covers all generations of the Blue Oval pony car.  With its formation over 45 years ago, this car club has a long history of proudly celebrating its favorite domestic vehicle.   Whether through his automotive-based career or leading the MOCSEM club, Mike is an unofficial brand ambassador as he is a true champion for all things Ford.  With many friends across the industry, Mike will share insights from growing up in the Detroit area. It’s time to head to Motor City to meet Mike Rey.

Dan Neve:  Cruise for a Cause By Team C/of/C   Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Today, we are proud to introduce you to Dan Neve.  As founder and director of  “Cruise for a Cause,” a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Dan is selflessly working to support cancer research. With multiple Mustangs in Dan’s stable -- trimmed in the organization’s custom “Cruise for a Cause” livery -- Dan travels the country to a variety of car shows and Ford events to spread the word on how his team is crusading to crush cancer, once and for all. It’s time to head to Marshfield, Wisconsin to learn how Dan Neve delivers “HOPE” wherever he goes!