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The JP Emerson Show
The JP Emerson Show
Author: Doug Sandler, JP Emerson, Turnkey Podcast Productions
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Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.
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What happens when a childhood obsession with Hot Wheels evolves into tracking down a legendary, long-lost 1954 Hot Rod and a relentless mission to preserve automotive history? From the ones that got away: Gregg laments selling his beloved 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop, tracking down a lost custom 1965 Impala, and his obsession with the brilliant, chaotic mind of Howard Hughes and a relentless mission to preserve automotive history. Connect with Gregg here:https://geezzup.com/ Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.comProudly Supporting:• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): Keeping families with sick children together and near thecare they need. Visit www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org• Texas Hearing Institute: Advancing health services and spoken language education for children withpediatric hearing loss. Explore their programs at www.texashearing.org.
Jimmy Sheehan opens his garage for an inside look of his incredible collection. From Supercars to the brutal, award-winning journey of restoring his 1953 Corvette. Meet a man who proves that he's just as passionate about giving back to the community through events like Toys for Tots as he is about his rare cars—plus, he has some great stories about working on New York skyscrapers and a wild connection to Bruce Springsteen. Pull up a chair and listen in; this is a conversation about pure passion and using car culture to leave the world a little better than we found it. Connect with James here: The Stingray Ranch Collection is a private automotive collection in Cave Creek, Arizona, owned by James and Valerie Sheehan Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.comProudly supporting:• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): Keeping families with sick children together and near the care they need. Visit www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org• Texas Hearing Institute: Advancing health services and spoken language education for children with pediatric hearing loss. Explore their programs at www.texashearing.org.
Indy 500 winner and legendary racing champion Bobby Rahal—co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing alongside late-night television icon David Letterman—joins the JP Emerson Show. Rahal pulls back the curtain on the unmatched teamwork, dedication, and precision that propelled him to the absolute pinnacle of American motorsports.Listen as Bobby breaks down the mind-blowing, late-race pass that secured his historic 1986 victory and reacts to hearing deeply emotional, unearthed audio of his late father. This is what it takes to live life in the fast lane. Connect with Bobby here:Website: https://rahal.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.w.rahalhttps://www.facebook.com/RahalLettermanLaniganRacingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rllracing/X: https://x.com/rllracing Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com Proudly Supporting:• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): Keeping families with sick children together and near the care they need. Visit www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org• Texas Hearing Institute: Advancing health services and spoken language education for children with pediatric hearing loss. Explore their programs at www.texashearing.org.
Seventeen‑year‑old Swedish powerhouse Alexia “Lexi” Danielson — LXI 61 is taking motorsport by storm, becoming Sweden’s youngest licensed Formula driver while stacking Porsche wins and testing F1 machinery before adulthood.Her rise is fueled by More Than Equal, one of the world’s most elite development programs shaping the next generation of champions — and she’s quickly becoming its brightest star. Yet even with global momentum behind her, Lexi remains unmistakably real: a grounded, driven girl from Uppsala whose talent and authenticity make her impossible to forget.This episode captures a future legend in motion — bold, brilliant, accelerating toward history, and still just a 17‑year‑old who loves sushi, movies, and staying up way too late with her favorite playlists. Connect with Alexia here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lxi61Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiadanielssonWeb: [email protected] with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com
Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt, who defied paralysis to tandem skydive and test-drive semi-autonomous cars using only head movements. Twenty-six years after a life-altering 200-mph crash, Sam shares his perspective in No Finish Line: A Racer's Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose, his powerful new autobiography, highlighting his journey of resilience and advocacy for spinal cord injury research. Connect with Sam Schmidt here: Website: www.SamSchmidt.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/ Where to Buy the Book (No Finish Line)· Amazon: Purchase the physical copy or download the audiobook version via Amazon.· Barnes & Noble: Pre-order or buy the digital and print versions through Barnes & Noble.· Simon & Schuster: Order directly from his official publisher landing page at Simon & Schuster.· Target: Grab the hardcover edition online at Target.· Audible: Listen to the audiobook version narrated by his son, Spencer, on Audible. Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com








