The Craftsman Garage at SEMA 2018 Part 2 | #351
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #351
We’re back with another week of coverage from the Craftsman Garage at SEMA 2018. First up, Wayne Carini from “Chasing Classic Cars” gives us his origin story and updates us on the shows status in the world of Discovery Network ratings. Next, Art Morrison Enterprises Owner, Art Morrison, and Operations Manager, Craig Morrison, discuss the art of balancing shop work and outdoor play. Also, catch some tips for a peaceful working relationship with family members. Before he was a 3000-HP tractor pull racer, Koester Racing’s Larry Koester met with an unfortunate accident while mowing his fields in a Ford farm tractor. After his tractor flipped over and pinned him resulting in the amputation of both of his legs, learn how his daughter’s unconditional love was the only thing that could dig him out of the darkest place in his life. Changing lanes, “Garage Rehab” Project Manager, Russell Holmes, shares how he got into the world of cars with a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro that he bought for $75, and why he knows he can keep pace with co-star, Richard Rawlings. Then, we chat with NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Hailie Deegan, and her father and X-Games Champion, Brian Deegan, about what it’s like to live in a family of wild and fast racers. A family of firsts, Hailie Deegan has become the first female to ever win a NASCAR race, while her little brother is the youngest person ever to perform a backflip on a dirt bike. Shifting gears, Nissan Motor Corporation Truck and SUV/Brand Communications Specialist, Kevin Raftery, fills us in on the new Nissan Titan XD, equipped with a Cummins diesel engine. Next, Collins Bros Jeep’s Dennis and Kelsey Collins discuss their Jeep Wrangler JL Hellcrate, barn finds, and the effect social media has had on the automotive industry. Dave Hall of Restore a Muscle Car and Jeff Catlin of Barrett-Jackson join in on our social media conversation; it can be a useful tool to build excitement for new car projects. Closing the show, Rat Runners Garage Owner, Aaron Hagar, describes his YouTube video series, “Design | Cut | Build”, and how living around Lake Tahoe has helped propel him as a car enthusiast. Don’t miss out on these exclusive interviews from the Craftsman Garage at SEMA 2018.
- [00:00:00] Discovery’s #3, “Chasing Classic Cars”
- [00:06:38] Origins of “Chasing Classic Cars”
- [00:12:31] Balancing Work and Outdoor Fun
- [00:19:51] Larry Koester’s Tractor Tragedy
- [00:27:06] Inspiration from the Mouth of Babes
- [00:35:51] Russell Holmes on a Mission to Give Back
- [00:42:11] Hailie Deegan NASCAR Rookie of the Year
- [00:46:03] Deegan Family Born to Race
- [00:54:42] Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
- [01:02:03] Jeep Wrangler JL Hellcrate at SEMA
- [01:08:40] Social Media’s Impact on Auto Hobby
- [01:18:03] Aaron Hagar and Rat Runners Garage
