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From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.
From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.
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With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPWhat does it take to build America’s Most Beautiful Roadster? Or win the Slonaker award for design and engineering? Here are a few highlights from the Grand National Roadster Show including AMBR 2025 winner Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Builder of the Year South City Rod & Customs, competitor Ironworks Speed & Kustom and more!Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPAudio Only! Apologies for the Camera Issues.Legendary hot rod builders Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio join Jeff Smith to share their decades of crafting the hottest street rods in the game and now hosting the Triple Crown of Rodding Show, one of the top tier custom car and truck shows in the country. Follow Roy Brizio Street Rods at @roybriziostreetrods and Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop at @allowayshotrodshop.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPRacing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPMitch Hines joins the Car Guys to share his family story carrying on the legacy of his grandfather ’The Leadslinger’ Bill Hines and his father. Mitch and his brother are currently collecting and restoring several iconic cars including the first Impala on hydraulics, the Budha Buggy. Follow Mitch at @hineskustoms86 and learn more history with @46to64.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPFastlane Jane Thurmond joins Car Guys Steve Strope and Cam Benty to talk about proper driving techniques for aspiring racers and new teen drivers. Learn more from Jane at @fastlanejane_Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPIts family and friends day at Car Guy Confessions. Longtime friends of Jeff’s; Doug Eisberg and Eric Rosenthal join us to share their muscle car stories from cruise nights to track days and wrenching in the garage.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPEvan Perkins joins Jeff to share his story of engine building, creating content for Hemmings, Holley and his time as Editor of Hot Rod magazine. Now, Evan is at Westech Performance Group providing testing for insane engine builds.Follow Evan @evan_fixes_things and online at westechperformance.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCustom car designer Eric Brockmeyer joins Jeff and Steve to share his long list of award winning car design career from the famed Aluma-Tub with Boyd Coddington to Ridler and Goodguys winning builds and numerous others.See more of Eric Brockmeyer’s design work at www.ericbrockmeyerdesign.bigcartel.com and at @ericbrockmeyerdesign.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary drag racer Paul Rossi returns to sit in with Jeff and Cam sharing his racing journey beyond the drag strip. From racing up Pike’s Peak and becoming an IMSA Track winner and more.See more of Paul Rossi Racing at www.paulrossiracing.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary Hot Rod Photographer Randy Lorentzen joins Jeff and Cam at the Grand National Roadster Show to share his story of photographing some of the most iconic cars, models and custom builds over the years. He is currently working on an upcoming book featuring his photos and stories.Follow Randy Lorentzen @randylorentzenphotography and on Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.comVisit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPAMBR winning custom painter Darryl Hollenbeck sits in to share his story of hot rods, kustoms and spraying some of the most iconic cars. Also sitting in is VP of Sales for Dynamat, Edward Shelton sharing the latest sound and heat products.See more of Darryl Hollenbeck’s work with Vintage Color Studio at @vintagecolorstudio and follow @dynamat_official www.dynamat.comRecorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPClassic car builder and Goodguys Trendsetter Will Posey of Big Oak Garage shares his story from growing up racing with his father to working in top custom shops before opening Big Oak Garage and starring in Motortrend’s Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen.See more of Will’s builds at www.bigoakgarage.com and @bigoakgarage on Instagram and Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLongtime friend of Cam and Jeff Brian Hatano shares his story from getting a job at the magazines to helping craft some of the most iconic movie cars from the past 3 decades including Fast & Furious, the Cars! Movie and some wild motorcycles.Follow Brian Hatano at @brian.not.bryan.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPHot Rod Magazine Editor John McGann reveals the changes and growth of Hot Rod magazine since it was sold to a new publisher. He also reminisces with Jeff about his magazine days and the pro street revival. See sneak peeks of the latest Hot Rod Magazine issue featuring a home built NHRA dragster.Follow @hotrodmagazine www.hotrod.com and John McGann at @John.mcgann.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
Pro Street pioneer and GNRS Slonaker Award judge Scott Sullivan stops by to catch up with Steve and Jeff.
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
Award-winning custom interior legend Ron Mangus joins Cam and Steve to trace his history in upholstering some of the most iconic custom hot rods. Street rods, classic trucks and more for decades. Ron is also teaches seminars and is the author of several custom car interior books.
Follow Ron Mangus at @ronmangusinteriors
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
Rodger Lee from Ironworks Speed & Kustom stops by to share his journey of crafting high-level classic trucks, muscle cars and street rods including the 1935 Chevrolet coupe in competition for the Slonaker Award at GNRS.
The Legacy Chevelle builds that Ironworks crafts caught Jeff’s attention as a fellow Chevelle lover.
Follow Ironworks Speed & Kustom at @ironworkspeedandkustom and https://ironworksspeedandkustom.com/
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
GNRS 2025 Builder of the Year Bill Ganahl of South City Rod & Custom joins us to share stories of his late father Pat “Too Tall” Ganahl who worked with Jeff and Cam years ago.
Bill also shares his own hot rod journey from working under the greats to his own shop winning multiple awards and crafting dozens of high end classics, hot rods, trucks and customs.
Visit South City Rod & Custom at @southcityrodandcustom and https://www.southcityrodandcustom.com.
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
Troy Trepanier joins Jeff Smith at the Grand National Roadster Show to showcase their AMBR winning 1936 Ford roadster and their plans for land speed racing
Visit Rad Rides by Troy at https://www.radridesbytroy.com/ and at @rad_rides.
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope
Presented by ARP
Dyno Don was a pioneering racer sporting a handful of iconic drag cars. Now, his nephew, who has found his own niche in with performance Volvo parts carries on his legacy. Pro street pioneer Matt Hay joins in.
Don Nicholson recently finished the full restoration of one of the race cars and had it out at SEMA, PRI and GNRS.
Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.
Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.
Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com
For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com
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