The JP Emerson Show

She’s a 2021 Girls on Track Finalist. A program designed to find and nurture the best 12-16-year-old female race drivers in the world as they race through the Ferrari driver academy in Italy. What does the future hold for this fourteen-year-old who has been turning heads on the track since the age of nine? If you ask her, the answer is simple. The Indy 500.    Connect with Milla Her...

When not building and customizing model cars, he's building the real thing in his dad's garage. His YouTube channel regularly racks up thousands of views and has captured the attention of many of the industry’s biggest brands. With a passion for vintage iron and an old soul to match, the future of the industry is in good hands.  Connect and learn more about Giuseppe below: Instagram: https://...

As the face of her racing family, driver Leticia Hughes measures quality time in fractions of seconds. With a passion for blue oval speed, she can regularly be found with husband and builder Rick, son Ashton & daughter Abbey, terrorizing the track and fueling their adrenaline rush behind the reigns of their potent ponies.     Catch up with Leticia: https://www.facebook.com/leticiahug...

From Sweeping Indy; winning the Pole, All-Star call out, and The US Nats Trophy, this reigning and two-time world champion is having a lot of fun lately. Beyond the spent racing fuel and ridiculous horsepower however is a family man on and off the track whose equally at home doing Tik Tok challenges, devouring chicken wings, and contemplating a possible second career in comedy.     Conne...

This amazing event exhibits hundreds of show vehicles on and surrounding the restored 1920’s art deco-inspired Lake Mirror promenade in picturesque Lakeland Florida.  Known as one of the most scenic venues in the country for its beautiful lakefront setting and friendly atmosphere, the Lake Mirror Classic Concours and Car Show draws top car collectors from around the country in addition to att...

The history of GSS SUPERCARS started as many companies in the automobile industry do; as a labor of love based on a passion for exciting automobiles. After a successful career that spanned over 25 years, Larry hooked up with Mr. Norm, the visionary who accurately predicted the immense impact baby boomers would have on the auto industry, particularly regarding the emerging performance segment in th...

He currently pilots The Dodge Power Brokers Funny Car for Tony Stewart Racing, is affectionately nicknamed “Hulk” by his many fans and when he’s not tending to his farm-to-table meat company, Hagan Cattle, or his TruHarvest Farms, there’s a good chance he’s putting finishing touches on what can only be described at his “world class mustache”.    Connect with Matt here: https://...

Kevin Oeste is an automotive industry professional with decades of experience in television production, on-camera hosting, and live event emceeing.  He is the owner of V8 Speed & Resto Shop, a highly regarded & successful restoration and performance shop where he also juggles his time as owner & executive producer of V8TV Productions.  You’ve seen him as emcee of SEMA, P...

Joe Zolper is easily one of the most recognized builders in the industry. From his days as lead mechanic on televisions Garage Squad to owner and chief wrench of Prison City Choppers in Joliet, IL.  The quintessential Jack of All Trades: electrician, welder, fabricator, sheet metal guy and mechanic, all in one trash talking package. His own cars include an alcohol blown, pro modified 69 Dayto...

Known for her expertise fixing cars, trucks, and bikes, Cristy Lee, one of the most recognizable television personalities in the industry, sets her sights on breathing life into much more than what’s in your garage.  Seeing renovation possibilities in the most unexpected, inexpensive properties, Cristy will prove to clients that it’s worth the risk to buy low and spend high, while stayin...

Brian Lohnes personifies the saying, “Eating and Sleeping cars”. From his formidable days with his dad watching drag racing, to his current position inside the NHRA on FOX racing booth, he’s as much of a staple of the sport as the sweet smell of Nitromethane.    When not rubbing shoulders and eating flaming wings, he can be found tending to one of the automotive world’s most popular onli...

Perhaps best known as the Gentleman racer, Michael Satterfield is dedicated to living life at full speed and embracing the adventure.  Rooted in the belief that our stories are less about the cars and more about where it can take you, he chronicles compelling stories, interviews, and features covering subjects that help enhance your life, elevate your style and help you live life to the fullest.  ...

Chris Cervenka knows all about going fast. A lifelong Mustang enthusiast, he’s owned six before picking up his dream Mustang - the Shelby GT350 in Lead Foot Gray. When he’s not tearing up the asphalt, he’s the Director of Marketing at Steeda and the guy making and driving those cool cars in the videos for a living. More races are won...more track records are set...and more championships are captur...

They often say that greatness comes as much from experience as it does within.   As a child, Megan Meyer watched her father’s own pursuits of racing greatness as a World Champion tuner, owner, and driver. By the age of ten, she was behind the wheel of her own junior dragster where she earned back-to-back points championships at her local Kansas City drag strip. By 16 while having to handle the tra...

Mia Chapman makes a living playing in the sand and dirt! But if you think it’s all fun & games, allow us to set you straight. When other girls were playing with, well whatever 6-year-old girls play with, she already had begun racing trophy karts. By 13, she had advanced to modified’s with 7 championships in three series to her credits. As you might expect, it didn’t take long for people to notice,...

Colin Comer has more personal titles to his credits than automotive pink slips in his jaw-dropping collection. Muscle car expert, restorer, columnist, collector, author, historian, owner of the Comer collection…and that’s all just in the first moments of our conversation. From his work with Hagerty as valuation editor to his YouTube show “The Appraiser”, his knowledge and opinion in the collector...

Hailing from the heartbeat of the automotive culture where she holds the enviable position of Enthusiast coordinator at Ford Performance. As you might suspect, she bleeds blue oval, can regularly be found on the track in her Whipple supercharged 2018 Mustang GT or on her popular social channels covering everything from teardowns and builds to event coverage.   It’s that 1320 chick herself, JoAnna...

Lance Miller is Co-Owner of Carlisle Events, one of the first companies in the United States organized specifically to conduct and promote events for the collector car and truck hobby.  Started in 1974 by Chip Miller, Lance’s late father, the event has grown from being a swap meet to 13 automotive events and four collector car auctions. After running his own successful company, Lance returned to h...

Camrie Caruso comes from a long history of highly successful family racers. At 24, she recently made her NHRA Pro Stock debut at the controls of her Powerbuilt Tools Chevrolet Camaro after successful stints in Top Alcohol and Pro Outlaw classes.  What makes this budding star rise above the exhaust is her outgoing personality that’s sure to make her a fan favorite.   Contact Camrie: https://www.fac...

Julie Nataas, like all great athletes, found her calling at a very early age. Her journey at least early on, needed only to travel as far as her own home in Drobak Norway to her dad Thomas and her grandfather Albin, who consistently claimed success on both the Pro Mod and Top Fuel European circuits.   Today, Julie’s proven that good things do indeed come in three’s as she adds to the family legacy...

One of the youngest guests ever on our show, nine-year-old Sedona Gotsis is far from your everyday fourth grader!  When not enjoying the usual activities you would expect to find most elementary school kids participating in such as skateboarding at her local skate park, belting out her favorite Panic at the Disco tunes or just hanging out with friends, this outgoing and self-confident young lady i...

When people say the future of the automotive hobby depends on the next generation taking the wheel and driving interests forward, we need only look to Adrianna Straub to see that the community is in good hands.  With a healthy schedule that includes piloting her pure stock ‘70 Olds 442 or her ’69 Dodge Dart at local tracks, she is also brand ambassador for the Oldsmobile Club of Ontario and the Su...

As regular subscribers of all things automotive during the early days of HotRod and other notable publications, we’d spend ridiculous amounts of time perusing the newsstands absorbing the great covers of the day. Playing a significant part in the heyday of automotive print publications as one of the most decorated and proficient photographers the industry has ever seen, Randy Lorentzen is the eye...

Ida Zetterström is a name you are going to be hearing a lot of in the very near future. Piloting her 11,000 HP Top Fuel Dragster to a career best 3.862 sec last year, and in the process setting the quickest FIA licensing run ever! If you’re not already impressed enough, buckle up, because Ida also holds a Scandinavian Championship with a career best 215.55 mph on her screaming Suzuki Hayabusa Supe...

Connect with Brad Miles:  https://www.facebook.com/milesphoto About American Sign Language: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language   Show information: How to contact and connect with JP Emerson www.jpemerson.com Twitter: @The_jpemerson email: jp@jpemerson.com   For more podcasts on cars check out Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast at www. TheMustangPodcast.com or at Apple Podcas...