Street Rod & Custom Radio

With yet another racetrack shutting down, what might be in store for motorsports? Dan and Jeff discuss the shifting trends and differing opinions surrounding the automotive world.

Dan expresses his concern for the motorsports industry in the face of environmental concerns and noise pollution complaints. Are the ambitions of electric car companies too outlandish for current technology and needs?

What do carbon fiber wheels and nut jobs have to do with each other? They're both topics that our guests will be covering! Steve Schardt and Randy "Crusher" Lewis join us to discuss drag racing, business during car season, and cleaning those hard to reach places (get your mind out of the gutter). Segment 1: Daytona Upgrade Segment 2: Forgeline Wheels Segment 3: Carbon Fiber Creations Segment 4: What a Nut Job Segment 5: The Crusher Segment 6: What's New?

The guys have been away on vacation and take a second to catch up. Ryan went to Daytona, Florida and was blown away by the recent remodel to the speedway. We also get set up for today's guests.

Our first guest is Steve Schardt from Forgeline Wheels (@ForgelineWheels). Car season is in full swing, which is always good for business. Steve and Dan chat about SEMA, which is rapidly approaching, as well as some of the services offered by Forgeline.

Carbon fiber is making its way through practically every industry, including car parts manufacturing. Steve Schardt gives us a glimpse into Forgeline's (@ForgelineWheels) latest project - carbon fiber outer wheels. Listen in for more on this fascinating creation!

Our next guest is Randy "Crusher" Lewis, co-creator of the Nut Job detailing tool. Randy started his automotive-oriented career as a fabricator for several victorious drag racing cars. Today, he brings a much needed solution to people like Dan who find it impossible to adequately clean lug nuts. Tune in for details.

Randy Lewis tells us about his previous experience in drag racing, and how he got his nickname "The Crusher." We're also treated into a little business insight; if you can make someone laugh, you'll get them to trust you.

We heard about Ryan's vacation in the first segment, so now it's Dan's turn! Take a listen to find out about the Goodguys auto show, fancy watches, and doing a burnout while pulling a trailer.

Have you ever seen a train with a jet engine strapped to it? Yes, it's just as amazing as it sounds. KC Jones is the owner of two such machines, and he can't wait to tell us more. We also get premium wax advice from the Vice President of Jax Wax, Jared Minor. Segment 1: Car Show Season Segment 2: Jet-Powered Locomotives Segment 3: Young Love Segment 4: Jax Wax Segment 5: Old Time Car Care Segment 6: Wax on, Wax off

Summer is car show season, and that makes Dan and Ryan happy. We've talked with the people who organize some amazing car shows in past episodes, but this week we're switching gears and talking quality waxing and drag races.

What do you get when you strap a jet engine to a car-sized train? Magic, that's what. KC Jones is the owner of the Cannonball Express and the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, each powered by a Westinghouse J34-48 engine. Listen in to hear more about these wild creations!

We know KC Jones loves speed (remember the jet-powered trains?), but when did that love affair start? KC Jones gives us a brief glimpse into his past.

Looking for a quality wax manufactured in house by a reputable, family owned business? Then you need Jax Wax (@JaxWaxCarCare)! And according to Dan, it's so simple to use that a chicken could do it (though we want to know why a chicken would be waxing a car)!

Jared Minor from Jax Wax (@JaxWaxCarCare) gives us a crash course on how to use some of their products, reminding Dan of the process his father used to wax cars. This leads to the gang laughing about old time car care methods and quick "fixes."

Most people (including Dan) feel more comfortable applying layer after layer of wax, but Jared (@JaxWaxCarCare) says that is not always what's best. According to him, a couple of thin coats is better than one thick one. Take a listen for more advice!

What might the future of car shows look like as the older generations of hobbyists pass on their legacies to their children? What can you expect from a tune up at Smokey's Dyno and Performance? These questions, and more, will be answered in this hour of Street Rod and Custom. Segment 1: Blast from the Past Segment 2: Goodguys Segment 3: The Next Generation Segment 4: Tune In to Tune Up Segment 5: Asking for Advice Segment 6: Overpowered

With his 30th reunion looming, Dan takes a step into the past by purchasing a car from his teenage years - a '76 Cordoba. We spend some time listening to him gush over it before introducing our guests.

Betsy Bennett has worked as the Communications Director for Goodguys (@goodguys) for 26 years, and she has never gotten tired of her job. That's not surprising, given that she gets to see the best of the best in the vintage car world. Listen in to hear more about upcoming Goodguys events.

How do you connect with the generations that inherit their parents vintage vehicles? Betsy and Dan worry over the future of car shows as collectors and hobbyists get older.