School of Hot Rod Radio

"Are you telling me this car is street legal?" John Luft of Shelby American is on the line talking about the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake and explains why it’s an impressive car.

Do you know what a Concours is? Many people of a younger generation aren’t familiar with the term. Host Dennis Pittsenbarger brings on Mark Buehle, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Chairman, to talk about the changes they’ve made to the event and what it takes to put it together. Additionally, Mark talks about the charities that the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is involved in.

Mary Jean Wesche tells a story about an April Fool’s Day joke that backfired....in a good way! As an editor for the Mustang Times, Mary wrote an editorial stating that she was going to build a ‘67 Mustang and everyone should send her a piece. She decided to stick with her word and build the car so the proceeds can support the fight against cancer.

After both of her daughters were diagnosed with cancer, Mary Jean Wesche is raising funds for the American Cancer Society through her Mystical Build of the 1967 Fastback Mustang. Mary tells us how you can be entered to win the Mustang and why it’s so important to her.

This week’s School of Hot Rod Radio includes two guests: Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson and Steve Joiner from E3 Spark Plugs. We start off the hour by talking to Craig about how the demographic and attendance has changed since he took over, the excitement that the Batmobile brought to the auction in Arizona and the lifestyle events that take place. During the second half of the show, we talk with Steve about the history of the E3 Spark Plugs and how many tests were involved to make such a product.

To start off this hour of School of Hot Rod, host Dennis Pittsenbarger talks to Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson. Craig shares how the demographic has changed for the auctions since he took over and how the attendance has increased in the past few years.

Dennis Pittsenbarger talks to Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson about the record breaking sales in Arizona, including the Batmobile that sold for $5.62 million. Craig and Dennis discuss how cars sell for less and more than they should depending on how many people desperately want the car. Also, we discuss how Barrett-Jackson continuously donates to charities.

Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson is Dennis Pittsenbarger’s guest for the first half of the show. Dennis and Craig talk about the lifestyle part of Barrett-Jackson and the Gala that is thrown each year. Also, Craig talks about the energy during the show in Arizona when the Batmobile was auctioned off.

Have you had the opportunity to attend one of the Barrett-Jackson auctions? If not, you might need to add it to your bucket list. Host Dennis Pittsenbarger has Craig Jackson of Barrett-Jackson on the line and they’re talking about what else is offered at the auctions besides cars. Also, we discuss the diverse number of activities for the young and the old.

Dennis Pittsenbarger shifts gears from collecting automobiles over to helping automobiles run better. Dennis has Steve Joiner from E3 Spark Plugs on the line to talk about the history of their spark plugs and how much testing was involved.

The final segment of School of Hot Rod includes host Dennis Pittsenbarger chatting with Steve Joiner of E3 Spark Plugs. Steve talks about their website and why they’ve made it social media friendly and included tools for learning.

This weeks School of HOT ROD Radio is brought to you from the 64th Annual Grand National Roadster Show. Mike Herman, Troy Ladd and Scott Bonowski start off the show with Dennis talking about engines and judging during the show. Dean Livermore of Hot Rods by Dean drops by to talk about his business. The last special guest is Troy Trepanier, from Rad Rides by Troy, who talks about the benefits to having youth in your company’s corner.

Dennis Pittsenbarger is at the 64th Annual Grand National Roadster Show visiting with a rowdy group of guys. To start off the show, Dennis chats and jokes around with Mike Herman, Troy Ladd and Scott Bonowski about engines and how Mike’s job is cool and different.

While at the 64th Annual Grand National Roadster Show, Dennis Pittsenbarger sits down with Mike Herman, Troy Ladd and Scott Bonowski. The guys talk about rare flatheads and the most common ones. Mike shares which engine at the show caught his eye. To wrap up the segment, Troy Ladd talks about being a judge at the show.

Mike Herman of HNH Flatheads shares the story on how he got started in the business. Host Dennis Pittsenbarger asks Mike to talk about how he became friends with Barry and how his career took off.