Cars Yeah With Mark Greene

Colin Crabbe is an automotive archeologist and past Grand Prix entrant who spent his life in perpetual motion. He was a privateer and noted dealer in historic racing cars. He raced some wonderful cars including a Maserati 250F at Goodwood in June 1965, an Aston MartinDP214, and a Ford GT40 at Brands Hatch. Vic Elford and Ronnie Peterson drove for his F1 Team in 1969 and 1970 in a Cooper T86 and a McLaren M7B and a March 701. In the 1960s Colin ran a mail order business, The Complete Automobilist, that supplied hard-to-find parts. He was the last of the serious privateers in Formula One and has spent his life traveling the world, tracking down, restoring, and racings some the rarest, fastest cars ever made. His book, Colin Crabbe: Thrill of the Chase is an autobiography of his exciting life around racing and automobiles.   This is part one of a two-part show with Colin Crabbe.

Paul Chenard is an automotive artist and writer who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with a passion for the history of automobile racing. His goal is to capture the “feeling” that enthusiasts have when watching a race. His art and writing has been featured in Classic & Sports Car, Classic Motorsport, Motor Sport, Octane, Sports Car Market, and many other publications. He has written, illustrated, designed, hand-assembled, and published a limited edition book “Silver Clouds: The 1934 Grand Prix Season which quickly sold out. Today he’s working on two more automotive books and Paul travels as a roving artist at events including the Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance and historic racing venues.

Fueled with passion for cars, Marcus C. Morton, the founder of Pit Stop Auto Detailing and Vehicle Storage, operates one of the country’s finest facilities in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. His vision started 8 years ago with just a mobile detail and car wash truck. His strong leadership has propelled the company to be one of the fastest growing companies operating a fleet of mobile trucks and a 10,000 square foot facility where his company maintains some of the world’s most sought after cars. Under his care of luxury, exotic, and classic cars, Marcus has become a valuable resource for owners of these fine automobiles from all over the world.

David Wiener is the President of David Wiener Ventures where he operates a variety of business ventures including M&M Activities where he consults corporate clients. David has launched numerous businesses, products, and brands since 1982 including SoundTube Entertainment, Landspeeder, and he’s worked with major corporations including Ferrari, Nike, The Gap, Cannondale, MTV and many others. He is President and CEO of 7Tunnels, an encryption technology company and he spends a great deal of time creating fine art pieces, many with an automotive theme. His Respect The Music Foundation works with students, adults, musicians, recording engineers, scientists, doctors, journalists and others to develop effective programs and charitable services.

Dieter-Heinz Kijora owns HG Motorsports in San Diego, California. There he and his team collaborate to deliver the best service in the industry. Fueled by passion they ensure unmatched service for every client they serve. HG Motorsports provides maintenance, service, functional high-performances installations, track prep, and fabrication for high performance automobiles. His legacy goes back to his grandfather Heinz who crewed for the legendary Augie Pabst Racing and later owned Heinz-Gietz Autohouse, a Mercedes Benz dealership in La Jolla, California. Dieter’s mission is to transform a driver’s passion in to a high-performance vehicles by striving for excellence.

David Cooper founded Cooper Technica in 1989. With studios in Chicago and Lyon, France he specializes in complete restorations of rare and valuable vintage automobiles with a focus on pre-war and early post-war European sports and touring cars. Meticulous research and historical documentation is completed with an emphasis on functionality. David apprenticed under a master craftsman for eleven years after a decade in engineering and marketing in the corporate world. He is a third generation trained fabricator, machinist, and machine designer. David is a frequent lecturer, radio guest, consultant, and concours judge. He writes columns for Sports Car Market, Veloce Today, he has authored several books.

Chris Bangle is well known as an automotive designer who started his career at Opel in 1981. He is an Art Center College of Design graduate whose design career has spanned over 35 years. He moved from Opel to Fiat in 1985 and in 1992 he was named the first American Chief of Design at BMW. There he brought fresh looks to BMW, Mini Cooper, and Rolls Royce. Chris left BMW in 2009 and moved to Clavesana, near Turin Italy, where he founded Chris Bangle Associates, a design consultancy and management company he operates with his wife Catherine. This is part two of a two part discussion with Chris Bangle. Listen to show number 560 for part two here on Cars Yeah.

Chris Bangle is well known as an automotive designer who started his career at Opel in 1981. He is an Art Center College of Design graduate whose design career has spanned over 35 years. He moved from Opel to Fiat in 1985 and in 1992 he was named the first American Chief of Design at BMW. There he brought fresh looks to BMW, Mini Cooper, and Rolls Royce. Chris left BMW in 2009 and moved to Clavesana, near Turin Italy, where he founded Chris Bangle Associates, a design consultancy and management company he operates with his wife Catherine.

Larry Kosilla is the Founder of AMMO. He’s a long time master detailer and creator of his own line of car care products. His cleaners, polishes, waxes, sealants, and accessories provide a paint-regimen that takes car care to an entirely new level of perfection. Larry then takes it a bit further and he is the producer and host of a YouTube video series titled Drive Clean and Autoblogs’ new series Details where he educates enthusiasts how to properly car for their vehicles. From simple washes to complex cleaning and application processes. His Ride Along videos feature solutions to common detailing challenges. AMMO’s mission is to educate, inspire, and protect drivers and his mantra is Drive and Protect.

Chip Robinson is the Race Director for Formula Race Promotions and the Race Director for SCCA Pro United States F4 Championship Powered by Honda. He’s competed four times in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and his first time there he won the IMSA Class. Chip won the 24 Hours of Daytona in a Porsche 962, 12 Hours of Sebring in a Nissan GTP race car, made five CART starts, and is a Camel GT Series Champion. His career behind the wheel has earned him 19 wins and 16 poles along with 52 podium finishes. Chip was invited to the International Race of Champions in 1988 at Riverside Raceway.

Scott Lee is the owner of Colorado Motorcycle Adventures in Denver, Colorado. He’s been riding motorcycles since the age of seven starting with his 1972 Honda Mini-Trail 50, which he still owns today. He started Colorado Motorcycle Adventures with the idea of offering superior motorcycle rentals, unparalleled tours, and most importantly, the opportunity for adventure to explore the country in a unique way that only motorcycles can provide. Scott and his team plan and execute everything for the adventurer making your trip fun, easy, and stress free on or off the pavement. His is the only company in the United States to have the BMW International Tour Guide Academy Certification

Christian Overland is the Executive Vice President of The Henry Ford, a museum in Dearborn, Michigan that provides unique educational experiences based on authentic artifacts and stories from America’s traditions of ingenuity and innovation. Christian is responsible for leading and managing the strategic planning, national positioning, and visitor experiences both virtual and on-site. In addition he oversees all historical research, education programs, experience design, and is responsible for the maintenance and growth of the institution’s historical collections. Christian is committed to community service and dedicates his time to multiple organizations.

Cera Reusser is the Marketing Manager at BMW Portland, Oregon. She grew up around cars and racing where her father ran the Portland International Raceway. She would spend her weekends at the track enjoying Indy Cars, Sports Cars, and IMSA races. Cera’s worked at many different marque dealers including Porsche, Audi, Range Rover, Mini, and of course BMW. She and her husband have restored older VW Bugs and they have been entrants in the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance several times. Today they run Chase Away K9 Cancer, a fund raising campaign to help pets and their owners and they have raised millions of dollars to help find a cure for cancer in dogs. BMW Portland is proud sponsor of the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance that takes place every July on the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

Brian Cone has been an automotive enthusiast since his grandfather gave him three model cars, including a 1958 Edsel, at the age of three. He was a Steering Committee Member of the Portland Art Museum’s Allure of the Automobile-Cars in the Park show for BMW. He is the Events Coordinator for the PDX Mini Club, Logistics Manager for the Oregon Festival of Cars and Events Coordinator for the BMW CCA Oregon Chapter. Brian is an example of how being an active club member and helping create events for automotive enthusiasts is a great way to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow car lovers. Brian is also the BMW Corral coordinator for this weekend’s Forest Grove Concours taking place at the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

Jakob Greisen is the Head of the U.S. Motoring Department and Vice President at Bonhams in San Francisco, California. Bonhams is a privately owned British auction house fouded in 1793. It is one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers known internationally for fine art, antiques, jewelry, automobilia, motorcycles, and motorcars. The auctions are held in conjunction with some of the most renowned global motoring events including The Quail, Goodwood Revival, and many others. Jakob holds memberships in numerous motoring clubs and is an avid enthusiast and collector of motorcars and motorcycles. Bonhams is proud sponsor of the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance that takes place in July on the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

Reeves Callaway is the founder of Callaway Cars, Callaway Engineering, Callaway Carbon, and Callaway Competition. Since 1977 he and his team provide driving enthusiasts with maximum satisfaction by producing specialty vehicles, engineering services, and performance products that showcase technological sophistication, artistry in design, and quality plus beauty in craftsmanship. Reeves raced up till 1973 winning the National Championship in SCCA’s Formula Vee, he was a driving instructor, and a designer and builder. Callaway is an iconic brand with the Chevrolet marque.

Reeves Callaway is the founder of Callaway Cars, Callaway Engineering, Callaway Carbon, and Callaway Competition. Since 1977 he and his team provide driving enthusiasts with maximum satisfaction by producing specialty vehicles, engineering services, and performance products that showcase technological sophistication, artistry in design, and quality plus beauty in craftsmanship. Reeves raced up till 1973 winning the National Championship in SCCA’s Formula Vee, he was a driving instructor, and a designer and builder. Callaway is an iconic brand with the Chevrolet marque. This is Part One of a Two Part show with Reeves Callaway. Listen to show number Two for more.

Jay Koka is an internationally respected artist whose style in automotive themed art is a combination of highly realistic, technical and impressionistic. His art is collected by private and public audiences and hangs in galleries, offices, and homes worldwide. Jay’s paintings have been on numerous concours event posters, in books, online, and created for special commissions for club events and shows. His new book titled 30:30 is an extensive profile of his art. This year he’s created his 13th poster for the Ferrari club of American International Meets. Jay is a 27-year member of the Automotive Fine Arts Society and serves on their board. In 2012, Jay was awarded the coveted "Peter Helck Award" at the annual AFAS premiere exhibition at Pebble Beach. Jay is an avid super bike rider who enjoys time on a Ducati 999 and he’s passionate about automobiles.

Tyler Kicera is a race car driver and native of Lancaster Pennsylvania, better known as Amish country where they drive horse drawn buggies. Tyler likes working with multiple horsepower vehicles. He started his racing career at six in quarter midgets at a small asphalt oval in Honeybrook, Pennsylvania. After earning a degree in Architecture he began his career in the live entertainment business and has worked with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, U2, and the Rolling Stones. When he’s not working at the TAIT Towers in a recent venture within that organization or hanging with rock stars, Tyler is tearing up the SCCA US Majors Tour in a 2002 Spec Miata. In 2015 he was crowned the US Majors Tour National Champion out of 268 competitors.

Shayan Bokaie leads all of the product and tech development at Pertrolicious. At Petrolicious they celebrate the inventions, personalities, and aesthetics of people and their automobiles through videos and stories. Shayan’s vision was to shake up the classic car industry when he started a classic car marketplace and then partnered with Afshin Behnia, the founder of Petrolicious who is a past Cars Yeah guest. Recently launched, Shayan’s plan is to bring a fresh perspective to the collector car market through distinct, visual storytelling.