The Kibbe and Friends Show

This week on The Kibbe & Friends Show , the guys kick things off by discussing the growing rumors that Dodge could return to NASCAR competition in 2027. With new reports suggesting progress on both the race car and engine program, Rob, Corndog, and Bernie debate what Dodge's return could look like, how manufacturer-supported engines compare to the competition, and whether NASCAR has become too sta...

Whether you're chasing championships, building a race car in your garage, or trying to grow a business in the performance aftermarket, sponsorships are one of the most misunderstood parts of motorsports. In this episode, Rob Kibbe and Jimi Day sit down with longtime Ultimate Street Car competitor, builder, and business owner Chris "Smitty" Smith to pull back the curtain on what successful sponsors...

July means Independence Day, fireworks, and finding any excuse to put an old car on the road. This month on Ask Rick, Rick Schmidt from National Parts Depot and I kick things off by reminiscing about Fourth of July celebrations, childhood memories of America's Bicentennial, and the famous Freedom Train before turning our attention to a much bigger question: what does the future of the collector ca...

Season 2 of The Dukes of Hazzard gets underway with "Days of Shine and Roses," an episode that takes fans back to the moonshine-running days of Uncle Jesse and Boss Hogg. What starts with a collection of old "home movies" quickly turns into one last Ridge Runner race as two longtime rivals settle an old score the only way they know how—with fast cars, back roads, and plenty of Hazzard County chaos...

This week on The Muscle Car Place Podcast, we're bringing you a Double Bonus Racing Show featuring two guests who are helping shape the future of grassroots motorsports from very different angles. First, Robert sits down with Brandon Setzer of Setzer Racing and Development to discuss the world of Late Model racing, driver development, and what it really takes to climb the ladder toward NASCAR. As...

Disney's The Love Bug wasn't just a hit movie—it created one of the most recognizable automotive stars in entertainment history. Long before KITT, the General Lee, or Lightning McQueen, a little Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie captured audiences with personality, charm, and a racing spirit that made generations of car enthusiasts believe their own vehicles might have a soul. In this episode, Rob, C...

Vintage Air is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and in this special episode, Robert Kibbe welcomes Vintage Air President Rick Love for an in-depth conversation about the company's remarkable journey from a small hot rod air conditioning supplier to an industry leader. Rick shares how a chance meeting with founder Jack Chisenhall in the early 1980s led to a friendship, collaboration, and eventuall...

The Season 1 finale of The Dukes of Hazzard may also be one of the most important episodes in the entire series. In "Double Sting," the formula that would define the show for years to come fully comes together: out-of-town crooks, a clever scheme, plenty of action, and enough Hazard County chaos to keep everyone on their toes. It's the blueprint for the classic Dukes episodes that fans know and lo...

The 2026 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Series made its annual stop at the legendary Willow Springs International Raceway, and the California desert delivered exactly what competitors expected—high winds, high speeds, and some of the closest competition of the season. With 57 competitors on hand and an incredible amount of seat time available throughout the weekend, drivers were pushed to find the per...

Father's Day is right around the corner, and on this month's Ask Rick, Rob Kibbe welcomes National Parts Depot CEO Rick Schmidt for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from car show planning to collector car buying strategy. Drawing from more than twenty years of experience producing NPD's legendary Silver Springs Ford and GM shows, Rick shares what makes a great event, why most car sh...

In this episode of The Dukes of Hazzard , Boss Hogg cooks up one of his most ambitious scams yet when he's tasked with turning over a million dollars in worn-out currency to be destroyed and replaced with fresh cash. Rather than follow the rules, Boss devises a plan to keep the money, collect the replacement funds, and cash in on an insurance claim at the same time. To pull it off, he recruits his...

This week on The Muscle Car Place, we're bringing you a special bonus episode recorded live from Jeep Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida. While a Jeep event may seem like an unusual stop for a muscle car podcast, the connection comes through FlexTread Floor Mats, a sister company to Legendary Auto Interiors. Legendary has long been known as one of the premier suppliers of restoration interiors for...

The 2026 Ultimate Street Car Association season heads west for Round 3 as competitors prepare to take on the legendary Willow Springs Raceway—one of the most iconic and demanding tracks in American motorsports. In this episode, Rob Kibbe and OPTIMA Jim McIlvaine break down everything drivers and fans need to know before the Willow Springs weekend, including the full event schedule, key class battl...

The Kibbe and Friends crew is back with another automotive movie deep dive, this time connecting the dots between American Graffiti, Dazed and Confused, and the entire cruising culture that shaped generations of car people. Rob, Corndog, and Bernie dig into why American Graffiti still works over 50 years later, from the unforgettable cars and soundtrack to the feeling of freedom and youth that Geo...

The Muscle Car Place welcomes a brand-new sponsor to the network as Rob Kibbe sits down with Bridney Jordan of Turbo Tires to pull back the curtain on the modern tire industry. From her Detroit roots and early years selling commercial truck tires across the Midwest to now helping oversee Lexani, Lionhart, and Rolling Big Power (RBP) tire lines, Bridney shares a rare insider perspective on how tire...

Kibbe & Friends Show #366 revisits a classic Dukes of Hazzard episode the gang originally reviewed nearly 10 years ago — Season 1 Episode 10, "Deputy Dukes!" Before heading back to Hazzard County, the crew catches up on Corndog's daughter graduating high school, Rob's busy summer racing schedule with Dallas Kibbe Racing, and a surprising firsthand look at the new electric Dodge Charger Daytona Sca...

Rob Byrd has become one of the driving forces helping shape the modern USCA and FM3 autocross experience, and in this episode the team sits down to pull back the curtain on the passion, philosophy, and commitment behind what competitors experience every race weekend. From his early days discovering autocross through the Camaro community to building Racing Birds into one of the most respected names...

In this episode of The MuscleCar Place Podcast, guest host Bernie McPartland sits down with Mecum Auctions Senior Communications Manager David Morton during Mecum Houston for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing forces in the collector car world. What starts as a conversation about auctions quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about why live automotive experiences...

In this episode, we review The Dukes of Hazzard Season 1, Episode 9 — "Limo One is Missing." It's one of those early-season episodes that perfectly captures what made the show work before anything got overly polished. The setup is classic Hazzard County: the President's limousine rolls into town, Cooter lays eyes on it… and steals it. Not out of greed, not for profit—just because he loves it. That...

Listen to the full episode here: https://themusclecarplace.com/podcasts/the-kibbe-and-friends-show/ In this episode, we step away from Hazzard County and dive into a cult classic—Dazed and Confused (1993), directed by Richard Linklater. Set on the last day of school in May 1976, this film isn't about one single story—it's about a moment in time. The transition. The end of one chapter and the uncer...

In this episode of The MuscleCar Place , Rob Kibbe and Rick Schmidt kick off May with a thoughtful look at Memorial Day—balancing its deeper meaning with the traditions that bring car enthusiasts together, from local parades to community gatherings. The conversation then shifts into the latest Dallas Kibbe Racing update, where steady progress on the track is matched by a big off-track milestone: a...

In this Special Edition episode, we shift gears from Hazzard County to a true cult classic— Dazed and Confused (1993). Set on the last day of school in May of 1976, this isn't your typical movie breakdown. Instead of one central storyline, the film drops you into a full-on snapshot of teenage life—cruising backroads, chasing parties, navigating friendships, and figuring out what comes next when ev...

The 2026 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car season rolled into NOLA Motorsports Park for event two, and it didn't disappoint. Even with Jimi Day unable to attend in person, the USCA team delivered a smooth, high-energy weekend packed with strong competition, great weather, and standout performances across the board. From seasoned veterans continuing to refine their edge to first-time drivers stepping up i...

In this episode of The MuscleCar Place , Robert Kibbe sits down with John Kairys, Executive Director of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), to uncover one of the most impactful yet under-the-radar organizations in the industry. Since 1959, AACF has quietly provided financial assistance to individuals and families within the automotive aftermarket facing life's toughest challen...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Corey M. Eubanks , we pick up right where things left off—and it doesn't take long before things go completely sideways. Corey walks us through one of the most intense moments of his career during his time on The Dukes of Hazzard —a General Lee scene that was supposed to be controlled but turned into a full-speed collision that sent multiple stuntmen to the hospi...