Brian Lohnes &amp; John McGann chat with American race car driver Danny Thompson! Danny talks about the Challenger II, the evolution of the streamliner, the impact of his father Mickey Thompson, bringing the Challenger II back to life, his 450mph Speed Week Record Run, the Ferguson car, and his goal of hitting 500 mph! NEXT, the guys chat with OpenRoad Auto Insurance Chief Revenue Officer Bryan Ballatore all about collector car, specialty vehicle &amp; enthusiast vehicle insurance! 0:09 - About today's guest - Danny Thompson. 1:47 - Challenger II - Where It All Began! 4:06 - Evolution of the car, Streamliners. 6:22 - The impact of his father, Mickey Thompson. 7:47 - Challenger II, designed off of 1-to-1 scale drawing. 9:00 - Bonneville, 1968. 11:09 - Father &amp; son. 12:42 - Bringing the Challenger II back to life. 15:00 - Wagon Wheel steering. 20:03 - Managing the crew. 23:10 - Father's leadership style. 27:30 - Bonneville, 2014. 31:18 - Preparation for a race. 34:04 - 450mph Speed Week Record Run. 38:43 - Cost &amp; pressure. 41:54 - The Ferguson car. 45:03 - Bonneville Hat Club. 46:05 - How to go 500mph. 47:55 - Challenger sold &amp; reclaimed. 53:15 - The last uncorrupted form of motorsports. 56:03 - 500mph piston driven car. 58:03 - Tenacity. 59:35 - OpenRoad Auto Insurance!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brian Lohnes &amp;amp; John McGann chat with American race car driver Danny Thompson! Danny talks about the Challenger II, the evolution of the streamliner, the impact of his father Mickey Thompson, bringing the Challenger II back to life, his 450mph Speed Week Record Run, the Ferguson car, and his goal of hitting 500 mph! NEXT, the guys chat with OpenRoad Auto Insurance Chief Revenue Officer Bryan Ballatore all about collector car, specialty vehicle &amp;amp; enthusiast vehicle insurance!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;0:09 - About today's guest - Danny Thompson.&lt;br&gt;1:47 - Challenger II - Where It All Began!&lt;br&gt;4:06 - Evolution of the car, Streamliners.&lt;br&gt;6:22 - The impact of his father, Mickey Thompson.&lt;br&gt;7:47 - Challenger II, designed off of 1-to-1 scale drawing.&lt;br&gt;9:00 - Bonneville, 1968.&lt;br&gt;11:09 - Father &amp;amp; son.&lt;br&gt;12:42 - Bringing the Challenger II back to life.&lt;br&gt;15:00 - Wagon Wheel steering.&lt;br&gt;20:03 - Managing the crew.&lt;br&gt;23:10 - Father's leadership style.&lt;br&gt;27:30 - Bonneville, 2014.&lt;br&gt;31:18 - Preparation for a race.&lt;br&gt;34:04 - 450mph Speed Week Record Run.&lt;br&gt;38:43 - Cost &amp;amp; pressure.&lt;br&gt;41:54 - The Ferguson car.&lt;br&gt;45:03 - Bonneville Hat Club.&lt;br&gt;46:05 - How to go 500mph.&lt;br&gt;47:55 - Challenger sold &amp;amp; reclaimed.&lt;br&gt;53:15 - The last uncorrupted form of motorsports.&lt;br&gt;56:03 - 500mph piston driven car.&lt;br&gt;58:03 - Tenacity.&lt;br&gt;59:35 - OpenRoad Auto Insurance!&lt;/p&gt;
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Brian Lohnes &amp;amp; John McGann chat with American race car driver Danny Thompson! Danny talks about the Challenger II, the evolution of the streamliner, the impact of his father Mickey Thompson, bringing the Challenger II back to...

Brian Lohnes &amp; John McGann chat with American race car driver Danny Thompson! Danny talks about the Challenger II, the evolution of the streamliner, the impact of his father Mickey Thompson, bringing the Challenger II back to life, his 450mph Speed Week Record Run, the Ferguson car, and his goal of hitting 500 mph! NEXT, the guys chat with OpenRoad Auto Insurance Chief Revenue Officer Bryan Ballatore all about collector car, specialty vehicle &amp; enthusiast vehicle insurance!

0:09 - About today's guest - Danny Thompson.
1:47 - Challenger II - Where It All Began!
4:06 - Evolution of the car, Streamliners.
6:22 - The impact of his father, Mickey Thompson.
7:47 - Challenger II, designed off of 1-to-1 scale drawing.
9:00 - Bonneville, 1968.
11:09 - Father &amp; son.
12:42 - Bringing the Challenger II back to life.
15:00 - Wagon Wheel steering.
20:03 - Managing the crew.
23:10 - Father's leadership style.
27:30 - Bonneville, 2014.
31:18 - Preparation for a race.
34:04 - 450mph Speed Week Record Run.
38:43 - Cost &amp; pressure.
41:54 - The Ferguson car.
45:03 - Bonneville Hat Club.
46:05 - How to go 500mph.
47:55 - Challenger sold &amp; reclaimed.
53:15 - The last uncorrupted form of motorsports.
56:03 - 500mph piston driven car.
58:03 - Tenacity.
59:35 - OpenRoad Auto Insurance!


Danny Thompson & the Challenger II, the Fastest Piston-Powered Car in the World

NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where It All Began, Overhaulin', his '66 Chevelle, the genesis of Hot Rod Garage, Roadkill, driving himself to jail, steering column failure, the best cars he's ever owned, his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor, and more!

1:56 - Where It All Began!
5:42 - Self-taught.
8:08 - Early years of the business.
12:48 - Overhaulin'.
20:32 - Evolution of Lucky's '66 Chevelle.
30:51 - Hot Rod inspirations over the years.
32:17 - Genesis of Hot Rod Garage.
36:00 - Working with Tony Angelo.
37:10 - Roadkill / MSD Van. 
40:36 - Being a passenger with Tony Angelo.
45:25 - "Did I just drive myself to jail!?"
47:41 - Steering column is out!
49:33 - On return from Del Mar...
51:25 - It's about the journey, not the destination.
53:05 - Lucky's '67 Chevy C10.
58:13 - What's next?
01:00:05 - On his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor.

<description>NHRA's Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where It All Began, Overhaulin', his '66 Chevelle, the genesis of Hot Rod Garage, Roadkill, driving himself to jail, steering column failure, the best cars he's ever owned, his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor, and more!

1:56 - Where It All Began!
5:42 - Self-taught.
8:08 - Early years of the business.
12:48 - Overhaulin'.
20:32 - Evolution of Lucky's '66 Chevelle.
30:51 - Hot Rod inspirations over the years.
32:17 - Genesis of Hot Rod Garage.
36:00 - Working with Tony Angelo.
37:10 - Roadkill / MSD Van. 
40:36 - Being a passenger with Tony Angelo.
45:25 - "Did I just drive myself to jail!?"
47:41 - Steering column is out!
49:33 - On return from Del Mar...
51:25 - It's about the journey, not the destination.
53:05 - Lucky's '67 Chevy C10.
58:13 - What's next?
01:00:05 - On his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor.</description>

NHRA&apos;s Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine&apos;s John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where...

Lucky Costa on Hot Rod Garage, his '66 Chevelle, Roadkill, & '67 Chevy C10

NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the "One-Day Hot Rod", how he built Hollywood Hot Rods, Road Thrash in 2008, his creative process, behind-the-scenes stories from the Gauntt Coupe & Mulholland Speedster builds, firing customers, working with other shops, working with clients, and HOT ROD Power Tour West!

0:07 - About today's guest - Troy Ladd.
0:53 - Welcome to Moviefone!
2:44 - Where it all began - the business plan.
7:39 - The One-Day Hot Rod!
11:50 - Rivets!?
16:04 - Genesis of Hollywood Hot Rods.
20:28 - Road Thrash, 2008.
22:49 - Scope of HHR's style.
27:09 - Troy's creative process.
29:14 - The Gauntt Coupe, '32 Roadster.
30:15 - The Mulholland Speedster.
35:22 - Behind the business.
36:41 - Firing customers.
38:15 - Friends & Frenemies.
42:18 - Timelessness of Model A's & Coupes.
45:44 - 3D Printing?
48:33 - Working with Clients.
55:23 - HOT ROD Power Tour West!

<description>NHRA's Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the "One-Day Hot Rod", how he built Hollywood Hot Rods, Road Thrash in 2008, his creative process, behind-the-scenes stories from the Gauntt Coupe &amp; Mulholland Speedster builds, firing customers, working with other shops, working with clients, and HOT ROD Power Tour West!

0:07 - About today's guest - Troy Ladd.
0:53 - Welcome to Moviefone!
2:44 - Where it all began - the business plan.
7:39 - The One-Day Hot Rod!
11:50 - Rivets!?
16:04 - Genesis of Hollywood Hot Rods.
20:28 - Road Thrash, 2008.
22:49 - Scope of HHR's style.
27:09 - Troy's creative process.
29:14 - The Gauntt Coupe, '32 Roadster.
30:15 - The Mulholland Speedster.
35:22 - Behind the business.
36:41 - Firing customers.
38:15 - Friends &amp; Frenemies.
42:18 - Timelessness of Model A's &amp; Coupes.
45:44 - 3D Printing?
48:33 - Working with Clients.
55:23 - HOT ROD Power Tour West!</description>

NHRA&apos;s Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine&apos;s John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all...

Hollywood Hot Rods Owner Troy Ladd on the One-Day Hot Rod, his creative process, & HOT ROD Power Tour West!

NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building up his Fully Torqued brand, the world of aftermarket, working with clients, Thermal Club, and what's next!

1:09 - Day One of HOT ROD Power Tour West @ Irwindale Speedway!
3:11 - Steve's mission with Fully Torqued.
6:06 - Where It All Began!
10:37 - Owning his own content & partnership with History Channel.
13:04 - Early mistakes.
15:08 - Bulletproof Truck!
17:23 - Custom builds.
19:00 - Building out the Fully Torqued brand.
21:12 - Restomods.
24:07 - Concerns for the HOT RODDING industry.
27:42 - Steve's collection.
30:28 - Pontiac GTO vs Ferrari.
32:18 - The next big project.
40:05 - Drawing inspiration from HRPTW.
42:55 - Working with clients.
47:31 - Thermal Club.
51:55 - Hot Lap(s).
55:09 - F1 Drive to Survive.

<description>NHRA's Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building up his Fully Torqued brand, the world of aftermarket, working with clients, Thermal Club, and what's next!

1:09 - Day One of HOT ROD Power Tour West @ Irwindale Speedway!
3:11 - Steve's mission with Fully Torqued.
6:06 - Where It All Began!
10:37 - Owning his own content &amp; partnership with History Channel.
13:04 - Early mistakes.
15:08 - Bulletproof Truck!
17:23 - Custom builds.
19:00 - Building out the Fully Torqued brand.
21:12 - Restomods.
24:07 - Concerns for the HOT RODDING industry.
27:42 - Steve's collection.
30:28 - Pontiac GTO vs Ferrari.
32:18 - The next big project.
40:05 - Drawing inspiration from HRPTW.
42:55 - Working with clients.
47:31 - Thermal Club.
51:55 - Hot Lap(s).
55:09 - F1 Drive to Survive.</description>

NHRA&apos;s Brian Lohnes &amp; HOT ROD Magazine&apos;s John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building...

Steve Pazmany on Fully Torqued, the Aftermarket World, & HOT ROD Power Tour West!

David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes & John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old, her history in motorcycle drag racing, how she made the transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel, process of getting her Top Fuel license, joining JCM Racing, plans for 2024 season, major adjustments, stories from Hockenheim, FIA tracks, Santa Pod, and what race she's most looking forward to!

1:09 - On Joining the NHRA.
2:49 - Where It All Began!
4:34 - Her motorcycle history.
15:58 - Transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel.
22:02 - Process of getting her top fuel license.
26:22 - Management experience.
30:03 - Joining JCM Racing & the 2024 season.
32:00 - Why is this the right opportunity?
36:09 - Don Garlits stories.
37:24 - Her dad's reaction to the move.
39:03 - Major adjustments.
42:55 - Perceptions of her as a driver.
46:17 - Stories from Hockenheim.
49:52 - On FIA tracks.
50:44 - Santa Pod Raceway.
51:41 - What race does she look forward to most?

<description>David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes &amp; John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old, her history in motorcycle drag racing, how she made the transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel, process of getting her Top Fuel license, joining JCM Racing, plans for 2024 season, major adjustments, stories from Hockenheim, FIA tracks, Santa Pod, and what race she's most looking forward to!

1:09 - On Joining the NHRA.
2:49 - Where It All Began!
4:34 - Her motorcycle history.
15:58 - Transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel.
22:02 - Process of getting her top fuel license.
26:22 - Management experience.
30:03 - Joining JCM Racing &amp; the 2024 season.
32:00 - Why is this the right opportunity?
36:09 - Don Garlits stories.
37:24 - Her dad's reaction to the move.
39:03 - Major adjustments.
42:55 - Perceptions of her as a driver.
46:17 - Stories from Hockenheim.
49:52 - On FIA tracks.
50:44 - Santa Pod Raceway.
51:41 - What race does she look forward to most?</description>

David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes &amp; John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old,...

Ida Zetterstrom on joining NHRA, JCM Racing, & Her European Top Fuel History

The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.

The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport...

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