V8 Radio Podcast

We’re excited to share the newest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is live! Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are back delivering another fun, insightful ride through classic car culture, hot rod builds, and shop life at V8 Speed and Resto. From automotive trivia, real-world lessons on making modified classics more enjoyable to drive, to crew shenanigans and plenty of laughs, this one’s packed with the kind of garage talk every gearhead digs. Key topics covered: Deep discussion on balancing high-performance upgrades (suspension, rear axles, bushings, mounts) with everyday drivability – avoiding the “noisy tin can” trap many builds fall into Shop philosophy: connecting people to the best times of their lives through cars, and why conversations about what you REALLY want from a build matter more than horsepower numbers Crew fun: V8 Speed & Resto Playlist Challenge (team guesses who picked which songs), shoutouts, and a few hilarious tangents including 80s spy shows and unexpected global car trivia  Funny moment: The dramatic band sting when Mike’s wildly off-base guess on an automotive trivia question gets revealed – pure comedy gold. 😂 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or head to v8radio.com. Smash that subscribe button and keep the shiny side up! #V8RadioPodcast #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #HotRods #CarBuilding #AutomotiveLife #CarCulture #ProTouring V8 Speed and Resto Shop Playlist Challenge Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73wnZlJW9rAFpPRQY3GuxD?si=fd470a43f31e46c5 https://www.v8radio.com

Hang on for another episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, where hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke crank up the fun from the heart of V8 Speed & Resto Shop. This episode dives into automotive trivia that'll test your tire knowledge, shares heartwarming tales of loyal customers and multi-car builds, and geeks out on how AI is revolutionizing shop ops and engine tuning. From winter garage gratitude to dream car hunts and EGR valve epiphanies, it's another fun ride packed with laughs, tips, and that unmistakable V8 vibe. Whether you're wrenching on your own project or just daydreaming about spring cruises, this one's got the spark to keep your cylinders firing! Topics Covered: Automotive Trivia Showdown Winter Shop Vibes: Reflections on brutal Midwest cold, indoor car storage, and a 360° tour of in-progress builds like a '66 Chevelle SS, '79 Broncos, and multiple Trans Ams from repeat customers. Customer Connections: Celebrating multi-car owners (up to three per client!), Firebird Fest shoutouts, and tips on scoping out rides like a '71 Riviera or '87 Fiero. Dream Car Hunting: Partnering with Zach Straits' Dream Car Connection for concierge car-finding services, plus stories of cross-country inspections with Hot Rod Magazine alums. Industry Insider Scoop: Hosts' roles in SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRA), including new member spotlights and the value of trade associations for hot rodders. AI Revolution in the Garage: From custom shop software automating work orders to tuning EFI data logs, EGR valve deep dives, and brainstorming fuel-efficient mods on a '62 Galaxie. Personal Project Pit Stops: Mike's GTO engine rebuild with Edelbrock upgrades, torque converter woes on a Suburban, and fluid-change hacks; Kevin's O2 sensor saga and dyno dreams. Engine Shop Spotlights: Excitement over YouTube mini-videos on honing, balancing, and more, with fan polls demanding even bigger engine content. Shop Growth & Team Wins: Adding project managers and HR pros to handle 45+ cars, plus shoutouts to staff like Ethan Hahn for killer machining vids. Companies Mentioned: V8 Speed & Resto Shop - Premier classic car restoration specialists: https://www.v8speedshop.com SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) - Automotive aftermarket trade org: sema.org Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRA) - Advocacy for hot rod builders: hotrodindustryalliance.org (affiliated with SEMA) Dream Car Connection - Concierge car-finding service by Zach Strates: dreamcarconnection.com Edelbrock - Performance intakes and cylinder heads: edelbrock.com Borgeson - Steering box experts: borgeson.com MSD Performance - Ignition wires and components: holley.com/brands/msd Grok (xAI) - AI tool for tuning and image gen: grok.x.ai

When 1910 Meets 2026: Racing Internals in Brass Era Beasts! 🏁📜 The latest V8 Radio Podcast is LIVE! Kevin and Q-Ball are joined by the master of the "unobtainium," Mike Pestello from Coachcraft and Precision Services. If you think restoring a muscle car is tough, try building parts for a 1907 Packard from a single photograph! 🤯 Mike takes us deep into the world of Brass Era restoration, where 100-year-old engines get treated to modern 4340 billet cranks, racing pistons, and serious compression bumps. We’re talking about pre-WWI cars completing 4,000-mile endurance runs without a support vehicle! In this episode, we cover: 🔧 Reverse Engineering History: How 3D scanning and printing are saving cars built before the Titanic sank. 🏎️ The "Sleeper" Century: Hiding modern racing engine technology inside 120-year-old engine blocks. 🧟 The Zinc Pest Nightmare: Why "New Old Stock" might actually mean "crumbles in your hand." 📉 Dyno-ing the Ancients: Building a custom dyno because modern ones can't handle engines that max out at 2,000 RPM! 🏆 PRI Show Recap: Highlights from the Performance Racing Industry show and the emotional Hall of Fame inductions. 😂 Funny Moment: Don't miss the trivia segment where Kevin and Mike Pestello accidentally share a brain cell! They both gave the exact same answer to two completely different trivia questions. Great minds think alike... or maybe they've just been around too many exhaust fumes? 💨🤔 Listen now and subscribe! #V8Radio #ClassicCars #BrassEra #Restoration #Fabrication #Machining #PRI2024 #CarTrivia #AutomotiveHistory #MuscleCars #Podcast Featured Companies & Links Coachcraft and Precision Services: cpsrestorations.com V8 Speed and Resto Shop: v8speedshop.com Performance Racing Industry (PRI): performanceracing.com SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association): sema.org COMP Cams: compcams.com Driven Racing Oil: drivenracingoil.com Edelbrock: edelbrockgroup.com Hammer Down Podcast: v8speedshop.com/tag/hria-podcast/

Dig the latest V8 Radio Podcast – Kevin and Mike recap the muscle car magic from the 2025 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, share trivia triumphs, and geek out over rare rides like that drool-worthy Starlight Black GTO!  🔥 Topics we revved through: MCACN extravaganza: 640 cars, Hemi B-body convertible invasion, Z16 Chevelle showcase & the epic red carpet display! 1967 Pontiac GTO Ram Air unveil – black beauty with buckets, 4-speed & rare pedigree Overhead Cam Six Pontiacs, Maple Leaf Muscle from Canada & survivor stories like the 256K-mile '66 Shelby GT350H Personal picks: Kevin's Bamboo Cream '70 Buick GS 455 4-Speed Convertible (Dave McClelland's ride!) & Mike's Sprint Six LeMans convertible 😂 Funny moment: Mike's epic drool over the Starlight Black GTO leads to Kevin joking about installing a "Cue Ball's Drool Pond" with gondola rides at the convention center! 💦🚣‍♂️ Companies Mentioned: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN): https://www.mcacn.com V8 Speed & Resto Shop: https://v8speedshop.com #V8Radio #MCACN #MuscleCars V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com

On the latest V8 Radio Podcast – Kevin's hopped up on cold meds so he's a bit goofy, but the mellifluous vibes are STRONG! We dive deep into SEMA Show 2025, automotive trivia, Q-Ball’s GTO block resurrection, and a LOT more!  Listen and subscribe!  #V8Radio #SEMAShow #MuscleCars 🔥 Topics & Tangents: SEMA Show recap: New dealers, 2334 display vehicles, the Smokey Yunick Camaro,  thousands of new products & the epic SEMA Cruise chaos! 1969 Corvette build spotlight with Coker Tire's hot new redline/raised white letter Pro-Trac radials GTO 400 block teardown: Cracked, but not dead!  Dyno dreams ahead! 😂 And:  Kevin apologizes on-mic for blocking media cams at the SEMA Cruise: "Sorry, I was the guy with the big bucket of brains!" 🤯 V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com

Tune in to the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast with hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke – it's an "illuminating" ride full of classic car chat, trivia, and shop stories. Whether you're wrenching on your ride or just dreaming about it, this one's a must-listen! In This V8 Radio Podcast Episode: Automotive trivia bombs: Why was the 1957 Nash Ambassador illegal in 11 states? And what's unique about 1968-1970 Firebird window stickers? Behind-the-scenes at V8 Speed & Resto Shop: From building a stunning '66 Chevelle SS (aka "Tropical Freeze") to the latest engine carnage update on Q's GTO. Fun shop tales: Impromptu car club tours, student success stories, and prepping for the 2025 SEMA show. Funny moment: Kevin's deadpan rage-baiting about "LS-swapping" everything – even though he secretly knows it's sometimes the smart move. 😂 Don't miss Q's reaction! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, subscribe for more, and share with your car buddies. What's your wildest engine fail story? Drop it in the comments! #V8Radio #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #Podcast https://www.v8radio.com

On this episode of V8 Radio, hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke talk about their experiences at the Triple Crown of Rodding event, including a charity concert by the Lieutenant Dan Band and the display of the COMP Cams Camaro. They also dive into their personal car projects, from Mike's GTO engine woes to Kevin's ongoing work on his Ford Galaxie. Of course, there's the Automotive Trivia questions and a bunch of laughs along the way on the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Tune In To Hear: V8 Radio Introduction & Trivia Question (00:00 - 07:11) - Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke, the hosts of V8 Radio, introduce the show, touch on the unseasonably hot weather, and pose two trivia questions. Triple Crown of Rodding Event Recap (07:11 - 29:32) - The hosts discuss the third annual Triple Crown of Rodding event, a two-day show that featured close to 170 vendors and raised around $77,000 for the Gary Sinise Foundation. Listen closely to learn Q-Ball's new nickname! The COMP Cams Camaro was on display, which was a "happy accident" because the owner had brought the car to the shop to fix an issue where the battery was dying. They also talk about a new V8 Speed and Resto Shop customer who took a ride in the Camaro to experience what her future car could be like. Personal Car Project Updates (29:32 - 58:56) - Mike gives an update on his award-winning Pontiac GTO, which has suffered a major engine failure. He discovered a dropped valve, and the engine is locked up. Kevin talks about his Ford Galaxie and the progress he has made with its power steering system and sound system. He also discusses using an AI tool to create enhanced images of cars for the V8 Speed and Resto Shop website. Trivia Answers (58:56 - 01:13:30) - The hosts reveal the answers to the trivia questions. Click To Listen and Subscribe! https://www.v8radio.com #V8Radio #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #HotRods #CarRestoration #AutoRepair #CarShow #AutomotivePodcast #DodgeLaFemme #PontiacGTO #FordGalaxie #TripleCrownOfRodding #V8SpeedandRestoShop

Mike's Award Winning GTO, Automotive Trivia, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Wins, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast! Join hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke for an award-winning episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, recorded live from Kevin’s personal garage! This episode is packed with automotive enthusiasm, car show triumphs, shop updates, and intriguing trivia that will keep gearheads glued to their speakers. Mike shares the thrill of winning a trophy for his 1967 GTO at the Chicagoland Motor Expo, while the duo dives into the nuances of car show judging, the evolution of tire technology, and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop’s latest projects. From a heartwarming Buick Regal surprise to a rare 1969 Charger restoration, this episode celebrates the passion and stories behind classic cars. Plus, stick around for the reveal of their automotive trivia answers that spark lively debates! Our Fearless Hosts Cover: Mike's 1967 GTO wins a trophy at the Chicagoland Motor Expo, with insights into car show judging and the “boomer board” phenomenon. Discussion on the differences between bias-ply and radial tires, highlighting their impact on driving experience. V8 Speed & Resto Shop updates: 14 cars completed this quarter, a 43% repeat customer rate, and standout projects like a 1977 Buick Regal SR surprise and a 1969 Dodge Charger restoration. Heartwarming story of a Buick Regal unveiled at a grocery store’s 30th anniversary, showcasing the emotional impact of classic car restorations. Automotive trivia questions about the fastest speeding ticket and the first American car with clear coat paint, with surprising answers revealed. Tease of a potential acquisition: a 1970 Buick GS convertible with a storied history tied to Dave McClelland. https://www.v8speedshop.com https://www.v8radio.com #V8Radio #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #CarShow #GTO #BuickRegal #DodgeCharger #CarRestoration #V8SpeedShop #AutomotivePodcast #CarTrivia #ClassicCarCommunity #Gearhead #AutoEnthusiast Subscribe today and never miss an episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Let's get summer on the road! Join hosts Kevin Oeste and guest Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast as they dive into the excitement of the upcoming Street Machine Nationals event, chat about your car’s legacy, design a fantasy desert cruiser, share riveting automotive trivia, and have a few laughs along the way. Tune in for an engaging mix of car talk and fun—don’t forget to listen and subscribe today!  https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com #V8RadioPodcast #StreetMachineNationals #CarTalk #AutomotiveTrivia

Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about how you can find far more enjoyment and success when working on your car - or any other part of life - by channeling your "inner labrador" and keeping a positive frame of mind and focusing on the outcome.   You control your thoughts, thoughts control feelings.   We'll explain.   Also, hang around for Q's LED headlight upgrade on the '67 Pontiac GTO and Kevin's triumph over silent horns on the '62 Ford Galaxie, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! #carpodcast #v8radio #postiveoutlook https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com

The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion! Hang out with Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke with Muscle Car project updates from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, insights on overthinking your project, muscle car videos, automotive trivia, and much more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!    #carpodcast #automotivepodcast #v8radio #musclecarpodcast 1973 Duster Photos and Video: https://v8speedshop.com/73Duster https://www.v8radio.com

Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover the 2024 SEMA Show and Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and preview some cool new Black Label concept cars from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop!  They pack a ton into this episode, including some new Automotive Trivia contest questions, so clear some space between your ears for the latest V8 Radio Podcast!     2024 SEMA Show Recap 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals New Projects In The V8 Speed and Resto Shop Automotive Trivia https://www.v8speedshop.com/concepts https://www.v8speedshop.com #v8speedshop #customcars #carpodcast Be sure to like and subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast for more episodes!

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Mike Good joins Kevin Oeste, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke, and Brian Wibbenmeyer in this on-location episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!   Although not new to the industry, 2024 marked Mike Good's first PRI Show as President, and the racing business trade show was a huge success.   Hear a bit about what makes Good tick, automotive trivia, and the usual V8 Radio Banter on this episode!  Recorded at the 2024 PRI Show Podcast Paddock.     #prishow #v8radio #podcast #v8radiopodcast #carpodcast  https://www.v8radio.com https://www.prishow.com

Join Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste for a trip to the 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding hot rod show in Nashville Tennessee! Q and Kevin had the pleasure of running the stage, video, and conducting interviews, but also had time to record a mini V8 podcast right from the stage. There's that plus Automotive trivia and other shenanigans on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!    Links From The Episode: Triple Crown Of Rodding Event: https://www.triplecrownofrodding.com V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com #triplecrownofrodding #hotrodshow #v8radio #podcast

The V8 Radio Team is On The Air! This time, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover stories from the recent 2024 Bonneville SpeedWeek, and not the same stuff others are sharing!   Mike made some upgrades to the dashboard of his 1967 Pontiac GTO, and Kevin goes off on a car audio tangent including inviting listeners to create some technology so he can play with it.   There's a tease of some new V8TV Videos, new Bonneville Up To Speed Podcasts, Automotive Trivia, and much more, so we hope you have your mental garage cleaned out, because this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is going to fill it!   Links From The Episode: V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast: https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com V8TV YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@V8TV #carpodcast #v8radio #speedweek #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #podcast #musclecars

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball" Clarke are joined by Kevin's childhood friend Paul as they chat about recent progress Paul has made to his yellow 1962 Buick Electra convertible. This is the car that David Freiburger and Rob Kinnan once owned back in the Car Craft Magazine days.  Also, you'll hear a dip into Kevin's radio history, and of course there is Automotive trivia and a bunch of other laughs. Check out the latest at https://www.v8radio.com!   Paul's Buick Pics: https://v8speedshop.com/62Buick #v8radio #podcast #carpodcast

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Owner Kelle Oeste is on the ballot for the 2024 SEMA Board Of Directors, and she joins Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke on the latest V8 Radio Podcast to share the news and to talk about what she's prepared to contribute should she be elected.     Kelle has loads of valuable of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket industry and in SEMA committees like the Hot Rod Industry Alliance and the SEMA Show, so it's a great opportunity for her to increase her volunteer capacity to help even more business like ours.    And we didn't leave out the Automotive Trivia and a few laughs, so it's another inimitable episode of V8 Radio!    #v8radio #kelle4sema #v8radiopodcast https://www.kelle4sema.com https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com

V8 Speed and Resto Shop Parts Manager Brian Wibbenmeyer joins Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!   Brian and Q are the parts-finding powerhouse that keeps the V8 Speed and Resto Shop rolling, and although we've mentioned him on the show before, it was high time to have him as a guest.   Brian has lots of great stories from car events, the G-Body life, and even brought some great Automotive Trivia!   Get it all in this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! http://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com  #v8radio #v8speedshop

V8 Radio Podcast Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are back with a new episode, this time chatting about a Pontiac GTO in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop owned by a true Olympian!    Hear all about it along with a fun excursion down nostalgia lane as Kevin tracked down a rare radio for his custom Dodge Van.    The Automotive Trivia questions flow, as do a bunch of laughs and other nonsense on the V8 Radio Podcast!  https://www.v8radio.com https://www.v8speedshop.com #nostalgia #classiccars #pontiacgto #carpodcast 

Just how fast are F.A.S.T. Muscle Cars?   We'll find out about the Factory Appearing Stock Tire class of racing.   V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke also share some project car updates, Automotive Trivia, and much more on V8 Radio! https://www.fastdrags.com/ https://www.v8radio.com