Cars Yeah With Mark Greene

Pat McCue is the automotive technology teacher for the Northshore Automotive Technology program at Bothell High School in Bothell, WA. Before that he was an ASE and Ford Master Technician. In 2012 he and his students converted a 2003 BMW 330i to an all electric and presented the project at the WSU Imagine Tomorrow competition. This garnered the attention of an education research foundation titled Foundry 10 and a new project blossomed where they built an all electric dragster they named Shock & Awe. Foundry 10 was started in 2013 with the goal of gaining a better understanding of how people learn.

Mark Lyon is the Managing Director at GTO Engineering based in Berkshire, in the United Kingdom. The company is one of the world’s leading specialists in classic Ferraris. Their team of skilled engineers restore, repair, and race prepare any Ferrari model from the 166 Inter to a 365 GTB/4 Daytona and beyond. GTO Engineering also provides the world’s biggest Classic Ferrari parts department – buying, manufacturing, and selling thousands of parts to their customers around the world. Mark has facilities in the U.K., Atlanta, Los Angeles, and an office in New York. Past guests here on Cars Yeah related to GTO are Tomas Martin from GTO London and Steve Kittrell who is the West Coast Operations Manager.

Daryle Redlin is the President and CEO of FIKSE Wheels in Langley, British Columbia. There they design and manufacture championship-winning race wheels for the track and street using lightweight components resulting in superior strength and stiffness. They supply teams in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, the Koni Challenge, American Le Mans, FIA Sports Car Series and many others around the world. Daryle’s raced in the Formula Ford Championship and also owns Kodiak Aerospace. FIKSE is a proud sponsor of the Steve McQueen Car Show benefitting The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California.

Bisi Ezerioha is the CEO and Chief Engineer at Bisimoto Engineering in Ontario, California. They are an engineering agency with a passion for design and developing beautiful creations. He works with some of the largest names in the automotive industry and has a reputation for always bringing innovation to the table with every project. Bisi is a professional motorsport driver, engine builder and engineer and he built and drove the fastest carbureted front wheel drive vehicle in the world. Bisimoto Engineering is a proud sponsor of the Steve McQueen Car Show that takes place on June 4 benefitting The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California. 

Mel Mayuga is the Service Manager at McKenna Porsche in Norwalk, California. Mel has built one of the best and most guest-oriented service teams in the country. His favorite part of his role is providing world-class ownership experiences for all of his Porsche guests. He is a certified master technician and has completed the Porsche Service Manager training program. McKenna Porsche is a proud sponsor of the Steve McQueen Car Show that takes place on June 4 benefitting The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California. The other two enthusiasts in the photo are Cars Yeah guests Magnus Walker and Bisi Ezrehoha.

Bruce Schwartz is the President and owner of Stoddard Porsche Parts located in Highland Heights, Ohio and NLA Authentic Parts in Nevada. Stoddard Imported cars, was founded by Chuck Stoddard in 1957. The Dealership sold Porsche, Audi and Mercedes Benz automobiles and was made popular as a Full Service Porsche facility for new cars as well as the restoration and manufacturing/ distribution of parts for the early 356 and 911 cars. In 1983 the Porsche Family purchased Stoddard and in 2004, Bruce Schwartz returned ownership to the USA. In 2011 Penske Automotive bought the Dealership and Bruce kept the Parts Business under the Stoddard Banner. Stoddard Parts is a proud sponsor of the Steve McQueen Car Show that takes place on June 4 benefitting The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California.

Lauren Gusler is the Regional Territory Manager in Orange County California for Hagerty Insurance, a premier classic car and vintage boat insurance provider. They protect over 700,000 vehicles, 10,000 boats, and 25,000 motorcycles. Hagerty is involved in numerous charity and educational organizations and they give back by donating a percentage of their net revenue to programs and organizations devoted to preserving the car hobby. Lauren and Hagerty sponsor the Steve McQueen Car Show that takes place on June 4 benefitting The Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California.

Mark Evans is the Founder and CEO at Auto Talk Communications. He is the coHost, contributing editor, producer and field reporter at Auto World Radio. Mark is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician and holds a patent on an automatic transmission cooler titled Transguard that sells worldwide. Mark started with Auto Talk in December of 1996, he was the radio/internet broadcast for Meguiar’s Broadcasting Network and he often appears on other radio, internet, podcasts, and TV shows for his expert automotive advice. Mark’s also judged at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance among his many automotive ventures.

Alex Manos is the President at Beverly Hills Car Club. He and his talented team buy and sell classic automobiles for collectors and investors worldwide. They also repair, maintain, and restore vehicles to ensure that the cars they offer their clients are the best they can be. At any given time there are over 100 automotive marques available from British, German, Italian, to American, and more. You’ll find modern super cars to unique classics.

Adrienna "AJ" Janic is the host of the new television series Competition Ready airing on the Velocity channel. She and past Cars Yeah guest Mike Phillips travel the country helping owners get their rides ready for shoes and events. Known as AJ in the automotive world you’ll recognize her from the hit automotive make-over series Overhaulin’ on Discovery Channel International and her appearances on the Speed Channel series, Hot Import Nights and Hot Rod TV. She’s also the host of the Z-Living network series Fit, Famous, & Fabulous. As a former top model and product spokesperson, AJ has graced the covers and pages of countless magazines, ad campaigns, TV commercials, and fashion runways.

Tamir Moscovici is a Toronto based filmmaker. Since 1995 he has directed documentaries, commercials, music videos, and films. Tamir has traveled around the world shooting many different subject matters but it’s his automotive shoots that brings him to Cars Yeah. Urban Outlaw is a portrait of past Cars Yeah guest Magnus Walker and his passion for Porsche. Tamir’s film about the man behind Gran Turismos, Kazunori Yamauchi uncovers the genius behind the game. The film Painting Coconuts documents slot car track creator and past Cars Yeah guest David Beattie and Ayrton’s Wish is about the late great Formula One Champion.

John Campion’s remarkable path to success started on the backstage crews of rock-and-roll legends and quickly led to the boardroom of a billion-dollar company. Today, he is executive chairman of APR Energy in Jacksonville, Florida. Their specialty is in the rapid deployment of temporary power plants in parts of the world that have been affected by natural disasters or energy shortages. Having built numerous successful companies, listed on both the US Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, John has expanded his focus on other goals which include his passion for championship-winning World Rally Cars. Part of his spectacular collection includes a Fiat 131 Abarth, Lancias, and other historic rally racing vehicles. "I'm beyond proving naysayers wrong. At this stage of my life, what’s important is helping inspire, mentor and guide other people and to make a difference in the world."

Peter Yorke is the CEO and co-founder of Voyomotive, where he and his team are developing an advanced IOT systems for automobiles and trucks. Peter’s professional experience includes working as a scientist, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur. He has both domestic and international experience and has started companies and operations in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. A native of California, Peter currently resides in San Francisco, California.

Lauren Fix is The Car Coach. She is a nationally recognized automotive expert, media guest, journalist, author, keynote speaker, and television host. As a trusted automotive expert, Lauren provides an insider’s perspective on a wide range of automotive topics and safety issues for the auto industry and consumers. She is the president and founder of Automotive Aspects, a consulting firm with a wide range of multi-media services. She’s authored two books, she is an ASE certified technician, a race car driver, and mother of two. In 2015 Lauren was received the WIN Award, in 2013 SEMA Mentor of the Year, and 2012 SEMA Woman of the Year.

Ed Bolian is working on a technology start up business, Vinwiki aimed at changing the way we look at the history of our automobiles. In 2013, Ed and two friends took a drive from New York to Los Angeles and set a new world record, completing their journey in 28 hours and 50 minutes. They drove a Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG on that trip averaging 98 miles per hour. Ed’s been in the automobile business for years having sold his exotic car rental company and he was the Sales Director at a Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, and Lotus dealer in Atlanta Georgia.

Dan Kruse is the owner of Dan Kruse Classics in San Antonio, Texas. Along with his daughter Tiffany and their team they conduct four collector car auctions per year: San Antonio, Austin, Midland, and Houston, Texas. In his past Dan was part of Kruse International that sold several billion dollars in collector cars. That business was sold to ITT, then eBay, and now Auctions America, a division of RM Auctions. Today, at Dan Kruse Classics he and his team have over 200 years of experience making dreams come true for sellers and buyer of collector vehicles. Dan is also the Presidents and CEO at Kruse Asset Management where he works in the oilfield business helping companies buy and sell equipment and vehicles in the oil industry.

Eric Danetz oversees U.S. print, digital sales, marketing, and live media at Fortune and Money at Time Inc.. Prior to his current role he was the Chief Revenue Officer at Defy Media where he was in charge of U.S. sales, marketing, and strategy. Fortune and Money often cover the enormous and important automotive markets in business and the collector car hobby. Eric is an enormous automotive and watch enthusiast who’s true passion is behind the wheel of a race car on the track with DeMan Motorsport.

Carl Reese is an American endurance driver who has set more transcontinental driving records than anyone else since Erwin “Cannonball” Baker. Carl and this team set six world records in 2015 over a seven month period with the most notable being a solo motorcycle “cannonball” traveling from Los Angeles to New York. Carl did that run in 38 hours and 49 minutes. He holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest charging time to cross the U.S.A. in an electric vehicle among his many records. One of the wonderful things Carl does is to partner with the Motorcycle Relief Project where he helps our military veterans suffering from PTSD and other injuries to heal and recover.

Malcolm Johnson is the CEO at BrynDana International where they manufacture and sell ColorBond. Colorbond is a revolutionary molecular bonding paint that penetrates deep in to plastic, vinyl, and leathers. Available in 178 OEM colors you can easily and quickly restore or change the color of leather, carpet, plastics, or metal in automobiles, trucks, cars, boats, and motorcycles with factory-look results. In 2004 ColorBond earned two world-wide performance specifications from Ford Motor Company. Some of their customers include Ford Motor Company, LMC, Corvette America, Classic Industries year 1 and tier one manufacturers Johnson Control and Visteon.

Jim Morris is the Managing Director of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, founded in 1994, located in Coventry, England. They are the leading manufacturer of fire suppression and safety equipment in the motorsport and defense sectors. He is also the Managing Director of Old Hall Performance, a European distribution business specializing in high performance U.S.A. brands including Red Line Synthetic Oil, Flowmaster, Heatshield, MAC’s Custom Tie Downs, Gold Plug, BSCI seating, and more. He is the Chairman of the Motorsports Industry Association and the Governor of the Priors School. Jim is an amateur racer, enthusiast, and collector.