Cars Yeah With Mark Greene

Betty Lou Parrish is a Tennessee High School student who is passionate about vehicle restoration and is paving the way for young women in the restoration industry. She is part of the RPM Foundation’s network and worked with mentor Kayleigh Andrews from LaVine Restorations where she has been offered a summer internship and full time employment upon graduation.  Fresh off a Spring Break trip with her grandfather, who helps her learn automotive restoration, where they visited restoration shops and museum. She and her grandfather have more trips planned this summer.

Gordon Maltby was introduced to Porsches in 1973 when he bought a 1969 911S. He was the editor and publisher of Porsche 356 Registry magazine for years. Twenty-six years later he retired, having developed the magazine into the premier publication on old Porsches. During that time his company RPM Auto Books also published several Porsche titles about the 356, 911 and 912. Today Gordon shares his new book, commissioned by Motorbooks, “Porsche 356, 75th Anniversary” celebrating the first Porsche model and the company’s early history.

Laurel McFarlane is the CEO of McFarlane Promotions, an award-winning Southern California’s premier events and promotions company specializing in virtual, hybrid, and live events. With a flawless reputation for executing the most popular and prestigious events, she and her team offer creativity, contacts, and the most professional attention to detail for unique experiences across industries and the Country. They promote the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and Broad Arrow Group on their annual calendar of auctions Nationwide as well as on Hagerty’s Motorlux as part of Monterey Car Week.

Scott Teeters is an automotive artist and writer whose work includes a collection of muscle car art, hot rod nostalgia posters, exotic sports car lithographs, Shelby Mustang, Shelby Cobra artwork, and more. Scott helps manage the Lake Country Cruisers Cars Show in Lake Placid, Florida and is the webmaster for their events and the Communications Director.

Aloisa Ruf is a petrol head, an artist, a designer, and working on her bachelor degree in brand and communication design. She is also part of RUF Automobile in their public relations, marketing, and occasionally on the production line as a mechanic. Aloisa is also the daughter of Alois and Estonia Ruf, both are past guests here on Cars Yeah. For 84 years, RUF Automobile has worked in pursuit of the perfect driving experience. 

Brad Rosen is the Co-Founder and COO of NODAR, the leading provider of camera-based 3D vision technology. Their product is a crucial component in the development of ADAS and autonomous vehicles, bringing safety, advanced performance, and cost-effectiveness to the automotive market. NODAR's award-winning 3D vision platform, called Hammerhead, delivers reliable, ultra-precise, and real-time 3D sensing at an ultra-long-range (up to 1000 meters), providing better-than-LiDAR 3D data at the price point of camera technology. 

Anand Nandakumar is the CEO and Founder of Halo.Car, the leading provider of remote delivered electric vehicles. Halo's mission is to rapidly accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles without the need of private car ownership. Prior to founding Halo he led the perception team at Uber’s self-driving division where he oversaw the deep learning imaging research teams. 

John Pampu, a self-described Auto Maven, has been insuring and inspiring car enthusiasts for over 25 years. His passion for the classic car industry is legendary. He was VP of Marketing and Sales at Hagerty Insurance, the CEO at Big John Sports, he’s an athletic coach and today an independent insurance agent. John combines his love of people with his love of cars as an automotive coach, consultant, and guide. 

Mike Pedrick, a cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management executive consultant by trade, has been an automotive enthusiast since he purchased his first car. He is active with Rally North America, that has made a tremendous impact for multiple charities, hundreds of participants, and is the source of great memories for Mike with his late son Caleb.

Bruce Junor is a docent at this year’s La Jolla Concours. He and the docent team offer informed tours for special guests at concours. His career as an engineer includes time with Ford Aerospace, he worked with Carroll Shelby at Shelby-American in the mid 60s and was the Programs Manager, responsible for sales, manufacturing, and logistics at All American Racers working with Dan Gurney, manufacturing and selling the EAGLE race cars and spare parts. 

Bob Kerner is the Co-Chairman of the La Jolla Concours d’ Elegance and Chair of the Concours Car Selection Committee. He is the Senior Vice President of Risk Strategies Insurance Brokers.  His passion for the collector car hobby and the La Jolla Concours d’ Elegance began back in 2013. Bob is also a Docent at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. You’ll find him at numerous automotive events across the country.

Wayne Craig is the Chief Docent and on the Car Sourcing Committee at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, Docent Chair at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Chief Docent at the Hillsborough Concours and Hagerty Junior Judges Leader, the Race Car Chair and Board Member at the Ironstone Concours, a Black Hawk Museum Docent, and photojournalist for various publications and concours programs.

Nigel Matthews is the Chief Judge and on the Selection Committee at this year's La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. He is a Chief Judge at numerous concours events throughout the world. In 2015 Nigel was one of the founding members of ICJAG (International Chief Judge Advisory Group) and took over from Ed Gilbertson, as the Chairman in 2020. Since 2005 Nigel has judged most of the major concours events around the globe and he has written classic car columns in the Canadian press and numerous automotive magazines. 

Germany Greer has embraced a deep abiding love for classic cars since his childhood. He has restored over 35 automobiles ranging from a 1954 Crown Victoria to a 1972 BMW Bavaria. He's a photographer, writer for several publications including Automobilia, the S.L. Market Letter, the Mercedes-Benz Star, and Hemmings Classic Car, and traveler. 

Kelly Crandall has been on the NASCAR beat full-time since 2013. She  joined RACER.com as chief NASCAR writer in 2017 and her work has also appeared in NASCAR.com, NASCAR Illustrated magazine, and NBC Sports. She’s also the host of Racing Writers Podcast where she interviews and shares stories from drivers and personalities in NASCAR, NHRA, and others. Her first book is titled NASCAR 75 years which she co-authored with Al Pearce, Mike Hembree and Jimmy Creed. It is an illustrated story of NASCAR stock racing in America, a decade-by-decade history of celebrations, photography, and legendary drivers and teams. The book is published by Motorbooks.

Randy Nonnenberg is the Co-founder of Bring a Trailer, the premier online auction marketplace for collectible vehicles, parts, and more. In March of this year they hit 100,000 auctions by selling their company-owned 1973 Datsun 240Z with proceeds going to The Piston Foundation. Your daily dose of BaT is like having your own personal assistant who scouts out all the cool cars, trucks, and motorcycles for sale. But be careful… this site is addictive!

Jeremy Berger is a film producer and director from Brooklyn who founded HooptieFilms. His feature debut, 'Hoopties', will be released on April 4th, 2023. Hoopties tells the tale of three teams, of automotive enthusiasts, who are desperately trying to win the 24 Hours of Lemons, an endurance car race for vehicles purchased for under $500.

Chris Jacobs is a host and television personality with a well-known passion for automobiles. You’ve seen him on the TV shows Overhaulin’ and Long Lost Family as well as hosting Mecum auctions, SEMA Live on Motor Trend, The Insider, Entertainment Tonight, SpeedFreaks and the popular Dream Collections with Chris Jacobs. Chris is also a spokesperson for numerous brands including Finale Speed, a company that builds carbon-fiber bodied 1970 Dodge Charger, ’69 Camaros and more.

Daniel Curtis is an American automotive enthusiast who founded Classic Auto Appraiser, an appraising and inspecting business. Daniel is also a Classic.com Pro. As a Pro he helps people sell their cars while advising them on the more technical points, including the current market valuation, and where the vehicle falls into the market according to condition, options and equipment. 

David Glessner is the Founder and Owner of David Glessner Works; a media production company. He and his team specialize in the marketing automotive and lifestyle content, as well as consumer products. David’s goal is to strive to adapt their own twist and style in their media productions that leaves long and lasting impressions on the consumer and success with his client goals.