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We’re back from Texas and recapping a trip that was carefully planned but still full of moments we didn’t see coming. From travel hiccups and rental car chaos to walking into some seriously impressive garages, this run was packed with real conversations, thoughtful builds, and people who went out of their way to make the time. We talk about the long drives just to sit down and record, the car stories that stuck with us, the unexpected conversations that happened along the way, and why trips like this remind us how strong the car community really is when everything comes together. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Daikoku NYC joins us in the shop to talk about building real car culture in New York, from grassroots meets to becoming a nonprofit organization. We get into how car meets have changed over the years, why community matters more than cars, and what it takes to keep events alive in a city that doesn’t make it easy. The conversation drifts through old-school meet vibes, drifting, Honda vs Nissan debates, and what the future of the NYC car scene could look like. @daikokunycCheck out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Ron from Daring Ones stops by for a long, laid-back conversation that starts exactly where you’d expect and ends up everywhere else. We get into drifting, Raceway Park, and what it actually takes to keep a car reliable for a full season, but not before bouncing through scary movies, Fast & Furious nostalgia, ghost stories, and plenty of off-topic shop banter. Ron breaks down his mindset on keeping things simple, focusing on seat time over constant upgrades, and why having a spare motor in the wings just makes sense. It’s one of those episodes that feels like hanging out in the shop late at night, where serious drift talk slowly blends into random stories and movie debates. @rontothehills Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Kyle — local drifter, VQ abuser, serial car owner, and full-time truck driver — for one of our most unhinged conversations yet. What starts as a loose, alcohol-fueled intro quickly spirals into stories about slamming cars until they’re undriveable, drifting mishaps, the realities of CDL trucking, backing semi-trucks with no backup cameras, highway chaos, HOA nightmares, and yes… lot lizards. Somehow, buried beneath the chaos, there’s real insight on VQ platforms, drift setups, costly car mistakes, and learning everything the hard way. If you make it past the first stretch, the back half of this episode gets dangerously informative. @alan_kyle Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

We kick off 2026 with a laid-back Q&A covering what’s ahead for the podcast, upcoming travel plans, drifting goals, shop life, and plenty of off-the-cuff conversations. From planning podcast trips and talking cars to health habits, motorcycles, and random listener questions, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Michael Russo of 9NINE2 and Reese Marin sit down with us to talk about drifting across Europe and Japan, documenting the trips, and how years of persistence in media and motorsports turned into real opportunities. The conversation moves through travel, drifting culture overseas, creative work, and the long road that comes with building a life around it. Michael Russo: @thakingofhearts @9nine2 Reese Marin: @reesemarin Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

The Christmas episode features the crew hanging out with Anthony Rizzo and catching up on cars, drifting, shop life, and what everyone has been dealing with heading into the holidays. The conversation moves through current projects, work schedules, money, the realities of running businesses, and how people are navigating a busy and expensive time of year. Along the way, they touch on car builds, driving, industry changes, and day-to-day situations that come up both in and outside the shop. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

A loose, off-the-rails Q&A filled with shop banter, random hypotheticals, and way too many side conversations, ranging from rust repair philosophy and worst jobs imaginable to drift cars, tires, exhaust opinions, and whatever else naturally comes up while hanging out. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

We’re joined by John Gondevas of Soap Box Auto Spa and Gear Box Auto Sales to talk about building automotive businesses from the ground up. Alongside Demetri from Prime Motoring, the conversation dives into detailing, buying and selling cars, auction platforms, and the real highs and lows of shop ownership—packed with honest insights, car culture stories, and shop banter. @soapboxautospa @gearboxnj Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Episode 180 is dedicated to one of the most iconic drift platforms ever made: the Nissan 180SX. We sit down with Pat Lynch of Archive 180SX, Cole Mannon, and longtime friend of the shop Johnny Monaco to talk about their obsession with the chassis, how they each discovered 180s, and the styles, stories, and builds that shaped their love for the car. From rare aero finds to deep dives on body kits, fitment, and the culture around the 180SX community, this episode is all about why the 180SX remains the drift car. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

In this Thanksgiving Q&A episode, Frankie, Malcolm, and Karl kick back, order some drinks, and dive into a night of random stories, shop talk, and unfiltered conversation. What was supposed to be a quick session turned into a long, hilarious hangout—covering everything from first drinks to snowmobiling chaos, Stranger Things debates, and the reveal of a brand-new podcast sponsor. A laid-back, off-the-rails episode perfect for listening while you recover from your holiday food coma. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

In this episode, we sit down with Demetri — owner of Prime Motoring, one of the East Coast’s most well-known Subaru performance and tuning shops — along with JD, one of Prime Motoring’s longtime technicians, for a chaotic, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes. From Subaru builds, dyno-day madness, and wild customer interactions to employee dynamics, shop culture, and all the daily chaos that comes with running a busy performance shop, this episode delivers nonstop laughs and unfiltered insight into the automotive world. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁨@drinkAG1⁩  #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

The crew dives back into their fan-favorite “Drifting on a Budget” role-playing game, where each person picks a car off Facebook Marketplace and tries to survive a full season of drifting on a fixed $17,500 budget. With Johnny and Eddie joining in, the team debates car choices, negotiates imaginary deals, and plans repairs and upgrades while preparing for events like Opening Moves, East Coast Bash, and Drifters of December. It’s chaotic, funny, and full of drifting-nerd strategy as they try not to blow their entire budget before the season even starts. Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you! Check out our Sponsors! EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

The crew sits down with Dan Savage and Ryan Downey of Drift Nirvana, who made the long drive from Virginia to hang out and talk all things East Coast drifting. The conversation dives deep into the history of Drifters of December—one of the most legendary grassroots drift events on the East Coast—along with the early days of Summit Point Motorsports Park, 20 years of drifting evolution, and what makes the community so special. From old-school parking lot events and wild Summit Point stories to safety, rules, and the future of tracks like Englishtown Raceway Park, this episode is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes insight, and a ton of laughs. Whether you’re a veteran of the scene or just getting into drifting, this one’s a must-listen. Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you! Check out our Sponsors! EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

The crew sits down with John Fortunato of the Daring Ones Drift Team for a laid-back night of stories, laughs, and car talk. John’s been on the show before with his teammates, but this time it’s just him — giving listeners a more personal look into his world of drifting, garage life, and daily grind. From his experiences on the track to his love of motorcycles and the ups and downs of keeping a drift car alive, John dives deep into what makes the scene tick. Between haunted house plans, bike rescues, and the never-ending search for better food and better car parts, this one’s just pure After-Hours — real people, real laughs, and a reminder why we do it in the first place. Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you! Hot Lap Coupon Code: HOTLAPPINGTON Check out our Sponsors! EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ COUPON CODE: chasebaysafterhours LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports