Rebecca Nguyen - The Warehouse / Arizona Car Week 2026
In this episode of Hard Parking, host Jhae Pfenning sits down with Rebecca Nguyen, co-founder of The Warehouse in Mesa, AZ, to discuss her journey from the Future Collector Car Show in 2016 to building the venue into a premier collector car storage facility, social hub, and event space housed in a historic citrus warehouse. They explore Arizona Car Week's growth, the debut of the six-day Art House Collective art exhibition (January 20-25, 2026), and Rebecca's thoughtful approach to curating inclusive events that welcome enthusiasts from all levels, from exotics to family-friendly gatherings. The conversation delves deeper into personal reflections, including the importance of community connections, memories built over a decade, parenthood, and concerns about AI's societal impact, technology's future, and creating positive change. Jhae closes by praising Rebecca's relentless drive and loyalty, encouraging listeners to revisit her 2021 appearance (episode 99) for more on her origins.Follow Rebecca on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/driven.by.becca/Instagram: instagram.com/thewarehouse.az/Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Arizona Car Week Buzz & RAPID Act Discussion 4:15 Catching Up with Rebecca Nguyen at The Warehouse 9:30 10-Year Full Circle: From Future Collector Car Show to Partner 15:45 Building The Warehouse: Storage, Social Hub & Community Vision 22:00 Arizona Car Week 2026 – Art House Collective & Elevated Events 28:20 Event Curation: Inclusivity from Exotics to Family-Friendly 35:10 Challenges, Memories & Making Positive Impact 41:30 Deep Dive: AI, Society, Parenthood & Future Worries 47:50 Rebecca's Drive & Why Connections Matter 51:00 Wrap-Up, Shoutouts & Thanks to Rebecca NguyenDiscussed in this episodeRebecca Nguyen's first appearance on Hard Parking (Episode 99 – "Rebecca Nguyen is Print Driven," December 13, 2021): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNZZV-CqWrY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-nguyen-is-print-driven/id1477527835?i=1000544786155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/736w0kYvwcaZnOogSOTwGW?si=ch-UcqgeQbqUiIKc8o1Gnw(Great for listeners wanting the full-circle backstory from her Future Collector Car Show days.)Arizona Autobahn Act / House Bill 2059 (RAPID Act):The Reasonable and Prudent Interstate Driving (RAPID) Act, introduced by Rep. Nick Kupper on January 16, 2026, proposes derestricted daytime speed zones for non-commercial vehicles on select rural interstates (pilot on I-8), with night limits at 80 mph, stricter penalties for reckless driving, and annual safety audits—inspired by Germany's Autobahn but with safeguards.Full article: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/new-bill-could-bring-autobahn-style-roads-to-arizona/Main Show Sponsors: Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/ Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/ Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.com Autocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: Email: [email protected] Website: www.Hardparking.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParkingDon't miss The Warehouse's Art House Collective during Arizona Car Week—running January 20-25, 2026! Head to Mesa for automotive art, culture, and community.
