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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

149: Harley-Davidson Museum’s “The Race of the Gentlemen” + Woodward Dream Cruise

Guests: Tim McCormick and Kristen Jones the Harley-Davidson Museum’s new exhibit +  Greg Rassel, Woodward Dream Cruise ______________________________   Tim McCormick and Kristen Jones, Harley-Davidson Museum Milwaukee, WI This summer the Harley-Davidson Museum will be opening a special exhibit “The Race of Gentlemen”. Starting June 16th and running through Labor Day, September 4th, 2017. The Race of Gentlemen has…

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148: 1st 20 years Great Lakes Dragaway + Brewtown Rumble Vintage Motorcycle Show

Guests: Randy Henning from Great Lakes Dragaway and Kevin Frank with the Brewtown Rumble Vintage Bike Show ____________________________________ Randy Henning Great Lakes Dragaway – The First 20 Years – Nostalgic Celebration Saturday, June, 3rd and 4th, 2017 Union Grove, Wisconsin Click here for event details 1956 to 1976 – 20 years.  The historic drag strip, located…

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147: Noah Alexander, Velocitys new show “Speed is the New Black”

  Noah Alexander   During the episodes of “Speed is the New Black”, Noah and his team will be creating custom vehicles that are designed for the open road. Whether it’s for participating in cross country rally races, going 200 miles-per-hour at the legendary Texas Mile or racing their old Challenger against a newer model,…

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146: Gary Mahnke, Greater Greenfield Lions Club – Alan Kulwicki ‘Cruisin’ Car Show

Greater Greenfield Lions Club presents the Alan Kulwicki ‘Cruisin’ Car Show Saturday, May 27th will mark its 18th year for the car show and this year they are proud return to the Kulwicki Park in Greenfield, WI .  And this year they are allowed to expand the parking area. With over 20 car classes including…

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145: Ring Brothers, Mike and Jim will be at the 2017 Automotion Show

We are going to check in with Mike and Jim Ring.  The Ring Brothers will be at this years 2017 Wisconsin Dells Automotion show.  These brothers have consistently built custom cars that have made into the “Top Builders” spots at the SEMA convention. Last year they had two cars in the top ten. That’s quit an…

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144: Mark Worman, Velocity’s Graveyard Carz – “It’s Mopar or NO car”

  Mark Worman In Mark’s shop the saying is “It’s Mopar or no car!” That becomes apparent when you watch their popular TV show on the Velocity Channel. They are in their sixth season of educating viewers about aspect of a Mopar. Whether its replacing a headlamp housing or applying the banner graphics on the…

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143: Before you hit the road in your classic maybe you should have it Blessed first.

  B-Lazy Diner Car Blessing and Car Show To start the Midwest car show season Pastor Jaramillo of Norway Lutheran Church will be blessing our cars for a safe traveling season. Katie, owner of the B-Lazy Diner is hosting a Car Blessing and Car Show on Saturday, May 6th from 10 am to 4 pm….

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142: Captn’ Bob and Arlo talking about the Midwest outdoor car show season is about to start.

  If you check out www.wisconsinhotrodradio.com site, you will see that our Car Show listings have grown to over 1,000 events. And it keeps growing. We will talk about the different types of events listed, how our listings are different than others and what can you expect in the near future in finding car shows….

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141: Gary Esse, 40 years – Midwest Largest Car Show and Swap Meet

Gary’s vision is something larger than just a swap meet. He has created three unique Midwest events that encompass all auto related parts, swappers, vendors, vehicles and car show. It’s because Gary and his team are loyal to their customers that his shows have grown. The Spring Jefferson Car Show and Swap Meet is going on…

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140: Jeff Johnson, “Voltage Professor”, 6 or 12 volt? Positive or Negative Ground?

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page)   Jeff Johnson AlStar Company, LLC In the age of “take out and replace it” with anything that is electrical on a vehicle has taken its toll on finding anyone who can simply fix it. It’s difficult to have someone rebuild a generator for a 1928…

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Some Highlights

Guests:
Troy Trepanier - winner 2017 SEMA
Ring Brothers - Mike and Jim
Joe Martin - Iron Resurrection
Ted Vernon - South Beach Classics
Dave Kindig - Bitchn' Rides
James Wheary - Nash
Ralph Holguin, RMD Garage
Bob Bennett - Bennett Coachworks
Bob Ashton - Muscle Car and Corvette
Wayne Carini - Chasing Classic Cars
Karen Salvaggio - Car Girl Extraordinary
Steve Darnell - Vegas Rat Rods
Noah Alexander - Speed is the New Black
Mark Worman - Grave Yard Carz
Johnathon Klinger - Haggerty
Kevin Flood - UK
Jo Coddington - American Hot Rod
KC Mathieu - KC's Paint Shop
Jay Leno - Jay's Garage
John Force
Darryl Starbird - Custom Builder
Donald Osborne
Colin Comer
Jason Wilson - Douche Larouche Motorcycle Club
Jimmy Shine
Gary Klutt - Legendary Motorcar Company
John "Gunner" Gunnell - Author
Svengoolie
Gary Esse - Swap Meets
Colby Martin SEMA - SANS
Stacey David - GEARZ
Chip Foose
Jose Fuentes, Imports
Jeff Johnson - AlStar
Darryl Stuermer - Genesis
Dan Short - Fantom Works
Jessi Combs
Cary Brobeck - Easy Rider
Dave Frieburger - Road Kill
Barry Mequiar
Adam Genei - Mobsteel
John Kraman - Mecum Auctions
Rick Dore - Custom Builder
Tommy Christmas - Fat n Furious
Dennis Pittsenbarger
Slick - Highway to Hell
Aaron Kaufman - Fast n Loud
Chuck Palumbo
Lou Santiago - Car Fix
Richard Rawlings - Fast n Loud
Don Prudhomme
Tom McEwen
Corky Coker
Gene Winfield - Custom Builder
TV Tommy IVO
Danny Koker - Counting Cars
Edsel B Ford
Faith Granger
Henry Winkler
Linda Vaughn
Big Daddy Don Garlits

Topics: 
A visit to Cuba
Traffic intersection cameras
World of Wheels
Muscle Car and Corvettes
History of Nash
Elements of a Stance
Storing your classic
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Modeling
Mobil Tire Repair
Yellowstone Trail
Car Shows, Car Shows, Car Shows
Coach building
Imports
Harley Davidson Museum
Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show
Great Lakes Dragaway
Blessing your vehicle
Largest Swap Meet in the Midwest
6 or 12 volt - positive or negative ground?
A visit from Jay Leno in Wisconsin Dells
Guardians of Children Belle City Chapter
Bikers Against Child Abuse
UK motoring laws
Southern Illinois car shows
The wreck of the Hemi Under Glass
Cars from a Women's Perspective
History of Car Clubs
SEMA
SEMA Action Network
Music with the Cowsills