Bud Hughes

Bud's Garage Overdrive

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A weekly magazine showcasing current automotive, racing and custom news and trends. Weekly guests include veteran automotive professionals in a variety of disciplines ... from car builders to professional drivers, racing team members, marketing experts, authors, custom painters, teachers, track managers and entrepreneurs. Informative automotive buffoonery.

Author

Bud Hughes

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Leisure

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Latest episode

May 30, 2026

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Episodes

Guest: Tim Olsen (Part 2) 29.03.2025

On today's show: Traffic stop protocol; American Restomods with Frank James, and part 2 of our interview with Tim Olsen. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Tim Olsen (Part 1) 17.03.2025

On today's show: an Atlanta NASCAR review; Ford news and rumors and the Honda Rebel. Also, part 1 of our interview with Tim Olsen, owner of Olsen Motor Sports.

Guest: Sam Mahdavi (Part 2) 08.03.2025

On today's show: Camless engines; Ford news and rumors; leftover loser's gear; plus part 2 of the revival of the NOPI shows with Sam Mahdavi. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Sam Mahdavi (Part 1) 21.02.2025

On today's show, Bud and the Garage Guys discuss the iconic Chrysler Slant 6; John Force returns to the racetrack, bear hunting at Montgomery Motorspeedway, and California land mines. Plus, Part 1 of the revival of NOPI shows with Sam Mahdavi. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Co-Host Tim diPasquale (Part 2) 14.02.2025

On today's show, Bud and the Garage Guys discuss the father of the Ford Mustang, NOPI 2025 and vehicle wraps. Plus part 2 of our discussion with Tim DiPasquale, upholsterer to the stars. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Co-Host Tim diPasquale (Part 1) 05.02.2025

On today's show, Proper, everyday mechanical training, driving jobs for the Nutmobile, MotorTrend's 2025 Truck of the Year, plus part 1 of upholstery, here and now, with co-host and guest Tim DiPasquale of Tim's Auto Upholstery.

Guest: Ryan Eversley (Part 3) 25.01.2025

On today's show, Bud and the Garage Guys discuss NASCAR's Chevrolet Race Car, Tim Allen's new Shifting Gears TV show, perfecting and protecting paint and ceramic coating, with the guys from Clay Motorsports and North Atlanta Customs, plus the final portion of our discussion with veteran sports car racer and podcaster Ryan Eversley. Sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Ryan Eversley (Part 2) 18.01.2025

On today's show: Bud and the Garage Guys discuss the best engines for your project car, best range performance hybrid electric vehicles; Ford news and rumors and Motor Trends' 2025 pick for SUV of the Year! Plus, Part 2 of our discussion with veteran sports car racer and podcaster, Ryan Eversley, sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Ryan Eversley (Part 1) 08.01.2025

Happy New Year! On today's show: Bud and the Garage Guys discuss more new car rumors, several homework assignments and present part 1 of our interview with veteran sports car racer and podcaster Ryan Eversley. Sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems!

Guest: Joe Martin (Part 2) 07.12.2024

On today's show: Christmas decorations and ladies' feet; Chevrolet news and rumors; and part 2 of our interview with Joe Martin from Martin Brothers Customs and Motor Trend TV's Iron Resurrection. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud, Tim and Brad sponsored by Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Joe Martin (Part 1) 30.11.2024

On today's show: Britain's roads are falling apart; technical college career choices; concierge car cleaning; part 1 of our interview with Martin Bros. Customs and Motor Trend TV's Joe Martin. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud, Tim and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Year One, the Muscle Car Experts and Concept One Pulley Systems!

Guest: John Close (Part 2) 19.11.2024

On today's show: Volkswagen sausage and ketchup; holiday travel with your pets; part two of our conversation with NASCAR reporter, author, PR man, spotter and team member John Close. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud, Tim and DJ Bill, sponsored by Year One, the Muscle Car Experts, Concept One Pulley Systems and Lanier Technical College.

Guest: John Close (Part 1) 12.11.2024

On today's show: celebrating Veterans Day; Ford news and rumors; 10 tips to destroy your car; part 1 of our interview with NASCAR reporter, author, PR man, spotter & team member John Close. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the Muscle Car Experts!

Guests: Chris Greene, Jeff Agnew (Part 2) 07.11.2024

On today's show: Chevy news and rumors; cold weather car safety tips; revisiting the Munster Coach and part 2 of our conversation with Greene Ford founder Chris Greene and his retired service manager Jeff Agnew. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Tim, sponsored by Year One, the Muscle Car Experts, Concept One Pulley Systems and Lanier Technical College.

Chris Greene, Jeff Agnew (Part 1) 26.10.2024

On today's show: Giant pumpkins; jumping batteries and sludgy engines. Also, part one of our conversation with Chris Greene, founder of Greene Ford in Gainesville, GA, along with log time sales manager Jeff Agnew. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud, Brad and Tim, sponsored by Year One, the Muscle Car Experts, Lanier Technical College and Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guests: Daniel and Brittany Anderson 21.10.2024

Brad Ocock fills in for a vacationing Bud. He and Tim diPasquale discuss his new pogo stick; the demise of two beloved racing programs, and a Lanier Tech student working a race at MRA. Plus an interview with Daniel and Brittany Anderson, owners and operators of Resurrected Garage. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the...

Guest: Kevin Gainey (Part 2) 12.10.2024

On today's show: how North Carolina floods are affecting the automotive world; Michael Jordan is suing NASCAR; John Force moves closer to a championship; plus part 2 of our interview with Kevin Gainey from Paul Miller Racing, racing at Petit Le Mans. Informative automotive buffoonery from Bud and Brad, sponsored by Year One, the Muscle Car Experts, Lanier Technical College and Concept One Pulley S...

Guest: Kevin Gainey (Part 1) 08.10.2024

On today's show: Big news about a small truck; the worst colors for resales; updates to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum; part 1 of our interview with Paul Miller Racing Team's Kevin Gainey. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the Muscle Car Experts.

Guest: Mark McDonald (Part 1) 03.10.2024

On today's show: Coke can fixes for computers; NASCAR at Atlanta recap; part 1 of our conversation with nationally known racecar fabricator and founder of G-Force Fabrication, Mark McDonald! Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Year One, the Muscle Car Experts and Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Mark McDonald (Part 2) 03.10.2024

On today's show: mobile tiny homes; motul Petit LeMans; Teslas leaking oil (?); and Big Brother's watching you drive AND taking notes. Plus Part 2 of our interview with the founder of G-Force Fabrication, Mark McDonald. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Year One, the Classic Muscle Car Experts and Concept One Pulley Systems.

Guest: Josh Shipplett (Part 2) 20.09.2024

On today's show: Hybrids are everywhere; long oval tires and Ford news and rumors with Aaron Hughes. Also, part 2 of our conversation with pit crew coach for the 23XI NASCAR team, Josh Shipplett. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad, sponsored by Year One, the Muscle Car Experts, Concept One Pulley Systems and Lanier Technical College.

Guest: Josh Shiplett (Part 1) 12.09.2024

On today's show: Bud wants your kids to take the bus; behind the scenes at a NASCAR radio broadcast; part 1 with Josh Shiplett, 23XIS pit crew head coach. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Year One, the muscle car experts, and Concept 1 Pulley Systems.

Guest: Ed Clark, President of Atlanta Motor Speedway (Part 2) 02.09.2024

On today's show: Flying cars, electric Dodge Charger pricing, NFL vs NASCAR at Daytona, and the solid-state Holy Grail. Plus Part 2 of our interview with Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway. All that and a whole bunch more informative automotive buffoonery with Bud, Tim and Brad, sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the Muscle Car Experts.

Guest: Ed Clark, President of Atlanta Motor Speedway (Part 1) 24.08.2024

On today's show: hot weather car checks; why you're paying too much for gas, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 and Olympic fencing! Plus, part 1 of our interview with Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway. Informative automotive buffoonery sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the Muscle Car Experts!

Guest: Brad Ocock (Part 2) 12.08.2024

On today's show: From Lanier Tech college student to the world's stage of motor racing; safety in your shop; what not to leave in a hot car; plus part 2 of Brad's cross-country pursuit of the perfect vintage camper. Informative automotive buffoonery with Bud and Brad sponsored by Lanier Technical College, Concept One Pulley Systems and Year One, the Muscle Car Experts.

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