LIVE from Reno’s Hot August Nights 2017 | #298
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #298
Classy cars cruising the streets every night, live music, autocross, and drag racing – all just a little taste of the eventful week at Hot August Nights in Reno. Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design and Bitchin’ Rides sounds off about his excitement surrounding this premier car event. Dave, along with his Shop Foreman, Kevin “Kevdogg” Schiele, fills us in on their car giveaway, double-stacked trailer, and television show. Then, Hot August Nights Executive Director, Mike Whan, shares some history about this classic event, as well as new things visitors can look forward to! In the second hour, Hot August Nights virgin, John Hotchkis, Jr. of Hotchkis Sport Suspension, discusses how their company is improving classic cars. Tony Marini and Sara Robbins of the Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus resort casinos rave about what they love most about the event. Steve Mank of Conestogo Motors talks about the judging of the Hot August Nights Cup which has a $100,000 prize purse split between the top ten cars. Join us as we heat up the streets of Reno!
- [00:00:00] Dave Kindig LIVE at Hot August Nights 2017
- [00:06:00] Bitchin’ Rides Gives Away 1929 Roadster
- [00:12:30] Hot August Nights is a Car Lovers Superbowl
- [00:19:53] 18 Years of Kindig It Design Show Cars
- [00:29:16] $100k in Prizes for Hot August Nights Cup
- [00:35:57] Kindig Keeps it Humble in the Limelight
- [00:42:17] Car Guys Just Talkin’ Cars at Hot August Nights
- [00:48:52] Hotrods, Cruising, Drifting, and Drag Races
- [00:54:48] Classic Cars, Family Fun, and Nearby Getaways
- [01:02:09] Steve Mank and the Hot August Nights Cup
- [01:11:38] In and Around the Car Industry for Years
- [01:18:12] The Nostalgia of Classic Cars Returns Every Year