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Cars of Carlisle

Cars of Carlisle
Author: Darren Reighard
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Experience all things automotive from Carlisle, PA --- the epicenter of the car show / swap meet world. This high octane podcast features guests from locals to car nuts from all corners of the world.
Carlisle local since 1984...car loco for a lifetime.
Get in and hang on -- it's time for fun!
Carlisle local since 1984...car loco for a lifetime.
Get in and hang on -- it's time for fun!
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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!
Rob Ida: Ida Automotive
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Today, we head to Morganville, New Jersey to meet Rob Ida in a shop that teems with history, expertise, and automotive provenance. At Ida Automotive, incredible, one-off projects are what distinguish this third-generation venture from others.
This family has always been about all things automotive, dating back to 1948 when Rob’s grandfather, Joe, had the lone Tucker dealership in New York City. From there, Bob Ida – Joe’s son and Rob’s father – opened his hot rod shop in 1959. Since then, Ida Automotive has been creating sensational builds spanning the full range from Willys, to Tuckers, to Porsches, to land-speed-record-holding machines.
It’s time to head to Central Jersey to immerse ourselves in automotive excellence.
Lynn Paxton: Ardun Hemi Expert
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Today, hear from Lynn Paxton, a former dirt track racing champion and motorsports ambassador, who is also curator of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. As another point of distinction, Lynn had conversations with Zora Arkus-Duntov concerning the development and testing of the Ardun Hemi engine.
In this episode, we showcase Mr. Paxton’s recent presentation at the AACA Museum. His informative lecture focused on how the Ardun design elements relate and translate to the Chrysler Hemi, as well as the Adrun Hemi’s influence on other high-performance engines.
It’s time to head to Hershey for Lynn Paxton’s presentation because – as the AACA Museum’s feature exhibit says --“Yeah, It’s Got a HEMI!”
Clay Williams: Clayton Williams Racing
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Today, meet Clayton “Clay” Williams, a young, up-and-coming professional race car driver who is as sharp on the track as he is handling business in the competitive racing industry.
From his go-karting days until the present day, Clay is on his way to rising through the GT racing ranks. Currently, when Clay is not building seat time in his own Spec Miata, he is making a name for himself on the Mini JCW Race Team at circuits like Sonoma, Road America, and Indianapolis.
It's time to head to the Bay Area in Northern California to log some conversational ‘fast laps’ with Clay.
Tour of Porsche Center: Porsche Mechanicsburg
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Today, walk along with members of the C/of/C crew as Nic Ramagosa, General Manager of Porsche Mechanicsburg, provides an insightful look into the area’s, state-of-art Porsche Center.
From cutting-edge, zero-degree hydraulic lifts and best-in-class equipment in the maintenance bay, to a welcoming and innovative customer lounge on the mezzanine level, the Porsche Mechanicsburg facility is fully committed to providing the ultimate customer experience.
It's time to head to Porsche Mechanicsburg to share reflections on our tour of a truly world-class dealership.
Mustang Marie: ’67 Ford Mustang GT
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Today, meet Mustang Marie, a social media maven who exudes enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge on Ford Mustangs. Notably, she focuses her expertise on the first-generation of the Blue Oval pony car.
As a lifelong car enthusiast, Mustang Marie will share the story of finding her dream car – an all-original, numbers-matching, original paint, true survivor GT Fastback. To Mustang Marie, her ’67 GT is a genuine member of the family, proudly bearing the name “Raven.”
It’s only fitting that, during Women’s History Month, we learn more about what female car fanatics, like Mustang Marie, are generously contributing to the automotive industry and hobby.
It's time to head to Canada to meet Toronto-based Mustang Marie and Raven.
Tony Intrieri: Rally North America, 2021 Season
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Today, we speak with Rally North America co-founder, Tony Intrieri. In this episode, Tony shares some news on his personal vehicle fleet, from a Fiat 124 Spider to a new Mach 1 on order with Ford. Additionally, you will hear how Tony plans to pay respect to the Lincoln Highway this spring by driving his '70 Mach 1 on a personal trek from Times Square in New York, NY to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, CA.
Tony will also give a full rundown on what enthusiasts can anticipate for the 2021 Rally North America season, including announcing the benefactor of this year's charitable organization.
It's time to pack for some road trip fun.
Neil Anderson: Muscle Cars, Out West
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This week, head Out West to meet Neil Anderson, a car guy who owns some incredibly iconic American Muscle from the peak of the era.
Neil appreciates great classics and is OEM-impartial as he has welcomed Fords, Mopars, and Chevys into his garage space. As we dive into his story, you will hear how his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is believed to be a true media car used in Mopar advertisements fifty years ago.
It's time to travel to Northern Utah and Phoenix, Arizona to hang out with Neil and his distinctive muscle car collection.
Carlisle Events 2021 Season Preview: With Mike Garland
By Team C/of/C
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
This week, we speak with Mike Garland, Public Relations Manager at Carlisle Events, to learn about all that’s in store for fans.
Mike raises the hood on the Carlisle Events 2021 season. As this week’s guest, he covers this year’s specialty car shows for imports, tuners, GMs, Fords, Chryslers, Corvettes, and trucks. Additionally, Mike steers us through the calendar of events which include multiple automotive swap meets, flea markets, and vehicle auctions.
It's time to talk about the events that keep car enthusiasts, from all over the world, coming back to South Central Pennsylvania year after year.
Rally North America is such a great time!