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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

139: Jenifer Dobbs, Wisconsin Dells Automotion Show

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page)   Jenifer Dobbs Festivals & Events Manager Wisconsin Dells Festivals, Inc. Wisconsin Dells Automotion May 20 & 21, 2017 Noah’s Ark Waterpark Jenifer will be discussing this year’s Automotion show which averages 1,200 classic rides. It will continue to be hosted at Noah’s Art Waterpark because…

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138: “La La”, Lead Child Liaison with Guardians of the Children – Belle City Chapter

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page) “La La” Guardians of the Children La La is her road name Lead Child Liaison Belle City Chapter Racine, Wisconsin    Guardians of the Children Mission Statement The mission of Guardians of the Children (GOC) is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the…

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137: “Pepper” from B.A.C.A. Bikers Against Child Abuse – Badger Chapter

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page) We recently were made aware of an international group of bikers that protect children that have been abused. Wisconsin has several chapters.  We have asked “Pepper” – his real name is being protected – to share with us what this organization is and how does the local…

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136: Jonathan Klinger, Vice President of Public Relations for Hagerty Insurance

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page) Jonathan Klinger, Hagerty Insurance   Currently, he is the Vice President of Public Relations for Hagerty, the world’s leader in classic car insurance. He has is a leading figure in classic car knowledge and supports Hagerty’s advocacy programs by introducing young people to the classic car…

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135: Ted Vernon, South Beach Classics + Colby Martin, SEMA SANS + A call to all car clubs in Wisconsin

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page)   This week’s show we will be talking with Ted Vernon and his hit Velocity’s Channel South Beach Classics. Then we need to find out how the fight to keep our vehicles on the road by talking with Colby Martin of SEMA Action Network (SAN). Find…

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134: Kevin Flood, from the U. K. and his Car / Truck / Americana Obsession

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page)   Kevin Flood, Car / Truck / Americana Obsession from the U.K. He says he has been involved in and around cars most of my life having gone straight into the motor trade via an apprenticeship at a Ford dealer and ending up working for the…

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133: Jo Coddington + ADAMM’s Jim Tolkan & Bob Bennett’s Hot Rod Party

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page) Our guest will be Jo Coddington along with Pete Neale, Jim Tolkan, President of ADAMM and Bob Bennett of Bennett Coachworks.    Jo Coddington along with Pete Neale 10th annual Moonshine Run Jo and Pete will be checking in from Cottonvale, Australia reporting on how this…

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132: Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show + Milwaukee World of Wheels Car Show

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page)   Warren Heir & Scott Johnson from the Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show and Larry Way from the Milwaukee World of Wheels Car Show Warren Heir & Scott Johnson Ma Ma Tried’s Flat Out Friday Friday, February 17th Doors open @ 5 pm, racing @ 7…

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131: Chris Hahn, Radio host of Southern Illinois Car News

(Show Notes and Links at bottom of the page) Chris Hahn, Radio host of Southern Illinois Car News Chris Hahn has a radio show in the Southern Illinois are that covers 5 states. It’s called Southern Illinois Car News and it airs at two different times on two different stations. Fridays at 9 am on…

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130: Karen Salvaggio, Car Girl Extraordinary + Darryl Starbird, Rod and Custom Car Show

Karen Salvaggio is a racer, speedster, trainer, author and auto engineer. Darryl Starbird is the iconic custom builder with hundreds of builds like the Lil’ Coffin, Predicta, Starbird 2000.   Dr. Karen Salvaggio Independent Consultant: Education and Motorsports. Her personal motto is “dream big and work hard”. She has won over 150 victories on the…

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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