V8 Radio Podcast

Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke welcome two special guests to the V8 Radio Podcast, as Angella Sharpe and Jason LiCavoli join to spread the word about the upcoming Cruisin' Lindbergh event in St. Louis on April 29, 2023!   Cruisin' Lindbergh is a fun, family-friendly car cruise that is a throwback to the days when South Lindbergh Boulevard was the place to be.    Today, the Cruisin' Lindbergh event brings out hundreds of cars and trucks of all kinds, from classics and muscle cars to lifted trucks and exotic sports cars.    Hear all about it, plus automotive trivia and much more, on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!  

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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about Q's Hawaiian vacation, Personal Development, the V8 Speed Playlist Challenge, KO on the radio, Automotive Trivia, and much more!

This Week in Classic Cars Radio Show

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In this special V8 Radio episode, Kevin Oeste chats with Mike Copeland from Arrington Performance about the future of Hydrogen powered cars and performance.   Copeland and the Arrington team have not built several Hydrogen gas powered hot rods, all using current production gasoline burning engines that have been carefully converted to burn Hydro rather than Petro.    Find their latest at @TheArringtonPerformance on Facebook.    Recorded at the 2022 PRI Show in Indianapolis, IN.  

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball Clarke" chat about the a guys trip to Cleveland, and the upcoming Triple Crown of Rodding event in Nashville.  They also chat about fixing some annoying carburetor and choke issues to help smoothly launch the upcoming cruising season. Learn all about it,  along with automotive trivia,  on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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We get a behind the scenes look at some of the happenings at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and at V8TV Productions on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!   Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about the recent 1967 Pontiac GTO restoration and video, there's an update on Kevin's van, Automotive Trivia, and so much more on this loquacious episode of your favorite automotive podcast!

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Kelle and Kevin Oeste are often asked how the V8 Speed and Resto Shop came to be, and on this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, they recall some of the many twists, turns, risks, cars, media, people, and more that evolved into where they are today, 20 years later!   Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke goes along for the ride, from the initial idea to present day, assembling a world-class team that builds awesome cars for great customers all over the globe.   The mission is to connect people with the best time of their lives through things with wheels, and the V8 Team is hard at it every day. And Kelle dealt out a heck of an automotive trivia question, and much more on this V8 Radio Podcast!   

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SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola joins Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, recorded in the ARP display at the 2022 Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis! Topics include the SEMA Show news, the SEMA Garage, and cool projects of his own like his new Nissan Z.   Spagnola breaks down the SEMA Individual Membership and how joining helps protect the interests of all automotive enthusiasts and professionals.   And he did pretty well on the Automotive Trivia contest!  Click to listen and be sure to subscribe!

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Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste recap the 2022 SEMA Show and look forward to the new developments to come next year.   A highlight for Kevin was hosting the SEMA Central Stage and interviewing people from all aspects of the automotive world, but perhaps the most memorable was surprising SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola with a Mikey Thompson streamliner model kit... just like the one Mike built as a kid that got him enthused about cars!   Tears were shed, for sure.  Other notables included Top Fuel racer Antron Brown, Hoonigan rally driver Ken Block, and more. Of course, you'll find Automotive Trivia and much more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat discuss vanity license plates and other updates on Kevin's Dodge Maxivan.   Later, it's a 2022 SEMA show preview, which leads to a discussion about automotive events from a car builder standpoint.   Sprinkle in some great automotive trivia and few laughs, and you've got another action-packed episode of your favorite automotive podcast, V8 Radio!

Nostalgia gets the best of our host Kevin Oeste as he stumbles across a car he's been seeking for 32 years... and it's a van!   A custom 1979 Dodge Maxivan, to be specific, very similar to the one his family bought back in 1984.   On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke is super excited to hear the whole story on this magic bus, and hopefully you'll dig it, too.    What's Kevin going to do with it?   We'll find out!  There's always some laughs and a couple good Automotive Trivia questions on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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The 2022 V8TV Drive In Cruise was a success, although a bit wet at times.   We were happy to finally fulfill the destiny of having Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke's 1967 Pontiac GTO, Pauls Wieshuber's 1962 Buick Electra, and Kevin Oeste's 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL all at the Drive In event!   There were hundreds of cool cars at the show, and it turned out to be a great night.    (The ride home was a bit wet!)   Paul and Mike had a few minor fixes, but overall the trip went smoothly.   Hear all about it, plus some riveting Automotive Trivia questions and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! 

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about the SEMA Awards Gala and the 2022 SEMA Hall Of Fame as Kevin and Kelle recently returned from their trip hosting the induction ceremony in Anaheim, CA featuring Gene Winfield, Walker Evans, and Jack Roush.  Kevin and Kelle also enjoyed spending some time visiting Pete Santini, Chip Foose, Mick's Paint and Tony Thacker, and some other great Hot Rod Industry friends on the trip.   We also get a quick recap of the rained-out 2022 Bonneville Speed Week, and Mike shares the latest "chilling" updates on the GTO!   And there's much more, including Automotive Trivia, on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

#carpodcast #sema #halloffame 

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It's a hot summer in V8 Radio Podcast land, and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste  over some great summer events like the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, MN, and the upcoming V8TV Drive In Cruise on this episode.   They also touch on how mike restored his wheels and FINALLY replaced his decades-old tires, and how he came up with an interesting trick to save his GTO's smoked harmonic damper.   We'll see how that one works out!    Automotive Trivia is in the house as well, making for a full-tilt summertime special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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The 2022 SEMA Awards Gala is the public induction of some amazing automotive legends into the SEMA Hall Of Fame, and on this episode fo the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste shares stories from his whirlwind week spend interviewing the SEMA HOF class of 2022.    The inductees include legendary racer and custom car builder Gene Winfield, 9-time Baja 1000 champ and successful off road parts manufacturer Walked Evans, and American racing and manufacturing giant Jack Roush.   Kevin and Mike Q-Ball Clarke also chat about the Street Machine Nationals in DuQuoin, IL, Automotive Trivia, and much more on this fully loaded episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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It's true that Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke recently rebuilt and reinstalled the engine in his 1967 Pontiac GTO, but after some miles, he spied some dreaded drips on the garage floor.    What to do?   He shares the tale in this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast.    Kevin Oeste also shares some thoughts on "off-shore" parts, just before the episode takes a left turn into a therapy session about a recent air show, the F35 fighter jets, and B-17 Bombers.   You'll have to listen to get it all.   And of course, there's Automotive Trivia and much more, all on a specially-priced V8 Radio Podcast!   

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Tim Strange is a busy guy, and between building hot rods and customs at Strange Motion, Tim can be found at great automotive events all over the country!     On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Tim joins Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste to share some of his story and perspective on the hot rod world, SEMA HRIA, Goodguys Autocross announcing, and more.    A bit of automotive trivia bookends the meat of the show, plus a bunch more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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So what does a race-inspired, twin turbo, fully-caged 1969 Buick Electra have to do with the Tuskegee Airmen?   And did you say a twin turbo Electra?   Find out all about it with special guest Michael Joseph, Chapter Historian at Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and his "Faithful Persuit" tribute car to the legendary WWII flyers.  Of course, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste also load up an Automotive Trivia question or two, along with lots of other stories on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Kevin Oeste takes his 1970 Buick Riviera on the first road trip in 6 years, and lives to tell about it!   Later, he shares his experiences with Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke about presenting at a local middle school career day and the interest of students in the automotive industry.    His findings might surprise you!   Of course, there's some stimulating Automotive Trivia, and the whole show starts off with an over-selling adjective.   What more could you want?   It's all on the V8 Radio Podcast! 

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Many of us spent lots of time cruising up and down a local stretch of road, hanging out with friends, showing off our cars, and trying to be cool.    Today, many of these cruising events have been legislated away or have fallen to the wayside of digital entertainment.   Jason LiCavoli is out to change all that, bringing back cruising for all kinds of cars, trucks, and bikes to an iconic stretch in St, Louis called Cruisin' Lindbergh.   We learn all about it, along with automotive trivia and more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

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Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the upcoming V8 Speed and Resto Shop Drive In Cruise event and the possible film to be shown. And then they switch over to Kevin's early days of racing, and writing about motorsports. And we mean early days! You'll find all this, plus Automotive Trivia and a whole lot more on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Performance automotive enthusiasts are always concerned about new legislation designed to restrict the freedoms of car owners, and in this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke take a look at a recent New York law affecting exhaust modifications.    Thanks to SEMA for the info.  They also chat about the 2025 "Zora" Corvette, a 1000HP, 1000 ft. lbs. gasoline / electric hybrid that might be the swan's song of the C8.  There is also an update on the new Bonneville Up To Speed podcast!   The Automotive Trivia is present as always, along with a few laughs and other bits of car enthusiast knowledge (and nonsense) on the V8 Radio Podcast!

The Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast:

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The SEMA Action Network:

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke space out on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, as they preview the next NASA Moon launch - while Kevin schemes up a way to paint some Astronaut Corvettes for the occasion!  There are some great listener shout-outs, including our friends at the Playing In Traffic Podcast, a bit on a NASA 1963 Pontiac tow car, some projects, and even a (bad) JFK impersonation.   All this plus Automotive Trivia and much more on this V8 Radio Podcast!

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It's no secret that it's the people that make it all happen, and on this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke express their gratitude for the talented team at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.   Without the dedicated individuals sharing their passion and talents, these high-quality cars and experiences they bring wouldn't happen.    And it's not just the technicians, as there are others who help facilitate the process to make things go as smoothly as possible.   All 24 members of the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team are introduced in this episode.   Even with all that, our hosts don't skimp on the Automotive Trivia and other things you've grown to expect from a jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Car enthusiasts are some of the most generous and helpful people you'll ever meet, as it's not just the cars, but the people that make this such a great hobby.   On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke dive into this topic as suggested by friend and Official V8 Radio Statistician "Yardley".   And they are also excited to announce the return of the V8 Drive In Cruise event coming this August, featuring a cool car show at the drive in!   Don't worry, they didn't leave out the Automotive Trivia, - this time with a whole new dimension!  You'll hear all this and more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!  

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Freddy Jones Band "Daydream" (Cruising Song of the Episode!)

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about a video shoot from the 2022 Firebird Fest pre-run.  Later, the upside of classic cars with drum brakes, because disc brakes are better, but in all cases? This is the first V8 Radio Podcast featuring the new "Cruising Tune" of the show, where we share a classic song, or a new favorite, that lends itself to providing a soundtrack to your next road trip. This first song is "The Heart That Never Waits" by Blues master Joe Bonamassa. After a short walk down Chicago and AM Radio history, we announce the launch of a new Podcast!   Kevin will be hosting and producing the new Bonneville Up To Speed podcast, which covers the world of land speed racing and the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA). Of course, the Automotive Trivia is fierce, but there are some good laughs on the V8 Radio Podcast, your favorite car podcast!

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Technology is making it easier to stay in touch, and even to attend events in far away lands.   Mike "Q Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about live streaming the Ferrari Meet Up at the Petersen Automotive Museum, as well as what it takes to photograph all the cars in process at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.    The Trivia is flat-out awesome, and Kevin teases some new V8TV Television distribution in the works.   You'll find all this and more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!  

#carpodcast 

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Don't you love it when all the pieces come together and the car runs awesome and feels great?   Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about this with regards to the recently completed 1957 Ford Thunderbird with the 5.0 Coyote V8, 6-speed automatic, and custom performance chassis built at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop.   And Kevin's 1970 Buick Riviera is also tuned up and running strong thanks to the recent upgrades.   The Automotive Trivia questions are stumpers once again, and the early glimpse of spring weather makes for a fun episode.  

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about a sweet 1977 Pontiac Trans Am coming together in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and some of the steps the paint team take to make these cars stand tall.  They also preview the 2022 Firebird Fest!  Later, Kevin shares some tips on extracting a bolt he broke on his 1970 Buick, and of course, there's automotive trivia and more on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!  Subscribe so you don't miss the next riveting show!

The January auctions broke all kinds of records this year, with Mecum and Barrett-Jackson grossing over $420 Million in just two events!   Couple this with the amazing amount of super high-end hot rods and customs at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA, and it's easy to see that enthusiasm for classic cars is at an all-time high!  Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste cover all this plus Automotive Trivia, and some sneak peeks into some new projects Kevin is working on with the SCTA and his encounter with Billy Gibbons and the CadZZilla project.   There's even a cameo from Kelle!  It's a really big show!

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Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke dive into achieving a state of "Flow" while wrenching, or doing anything, really, on the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!  Kevin was wrenching on his 1970 Buick when time whizzed by, listening to inspirational interviews, having the right tools, and the work going smoothly all contributed to the zen-like state.   Have you been there?   Of course, you'll find automotive trivia and a whole lot more, and if you dig it, leave us some kind words or stars!   Thanks, and enjoy the show! Official Site: https://www.v8radio.com We build dream cars: https://www.v8speedshop.com

The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show is a hot topic on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, and our hosts Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste review the racing trade show and scheme up a plan for next year.   Next up is a chat about a Pro-Touring 1969 Chevrolet Camaro coming together at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, complete with a 775 HP LT5 engine hooked to a 10 speed automatic transmission.  This one is going to be a handful!   They also cover a modernized 1978 Pontiac Trans Am and a whole new way to look after the car, and wrap it all up with some tool talk.   And there is also Automotive Trivia, along with a few laughs and other nonsense, on the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Mike "Q Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste bring you the latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast right from the 2021 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show floor!   They are overwhelmed with all the amazing muscle cars on display at MCACN, and also to see so many great friends over the weekend.   They were also shooting video coverage for the Muscle Car of The Week and V8TV video channels, and Kevin was unveiling Premiere Restorations as the Official Emcee of the event.   The cars were amazing, and the legendary Hirohata Mercury even made a surprise appearance.   Even so, the guys were able to drum up some automotive trivia as they recorded this from the Mecum Auctions display.    

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The V8 Radio Podcast are coming to you directly from the 2021 SEMA Show floor in Las Vegas!  Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste bring you a mid-SEMA week update, including thoughts on the show, new products, the electrified Project X, and much more.   Even a cameo from our buddy Chip!  But even on-location, they still toss out some cool Automotive Trivia questions and they usual antics you've come to expect from the V8 Radio Podcast!

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The V8 Radio team was in full-force at the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and this is just one of several episodes covering the event.   You'll find a general overview of the show, and also an interview with Mike Copeland of Arrington Performance about their supercharged LS-powered 1948 Chevy pickup that they reconfigured to run on Hydrogen!   It got tons of attention at the show, because it makes around 500 horsepower with nearly zero emissions!   Is this the future of hot rodding?   Throw in some trivia and other nonsense and you have another engaging episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Mike "Q" Ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste gear up for the 2021 SEMA Show and make some plans to record a V8 Radio Podcast from the show floor right in the middle of SEMA Week.   Kevin realizes this is his 25th SEMA Show, and reflects on how there is still so much to learn, see, and do for car enthusiasts.   There are a couple cool trivia questions, a few laughs, and more on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

If you have been a loyal listener to the V8 Radio Podcast, you know that our Esteemed Co-Host Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke only recently got his 1967 Pontiac GTO back together after a 7-year hiatus.   Well, guess what... he's thinking about blowing it apart again!   And, some great new Automotive Trivia questions are shared, and Kevin tells Mike he sucks and his car is slow.   You really have to listen to the V8 Radio Podcast for the details!

We all need to stick together!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste share their frustrations about feuding within the hobby.   It's no secret that there are those who are working to make the automotive enthusiast hobby and industry go away, so we all need to stick together, not attack each other.   They also chat a bit more about the 2021 SEMA Show, answering the question of weather or not the OEM automakers should have displays at this aftermarket trade show.  Throw in a few tangents and Automotive Trivia questions, and you've another jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!  

Closing out the summer car events and racing into the fall!

Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke have been wringing out the summer car event season as much as possible, and on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, they chat about the Off Road Expo, the 40th Annual O'Rielly Auto Parts Fall 4 Wheel Jamboree, the GTOAA car show in Pontiac, IL, and preview the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas!    And if that's not enough, more trivia questions are shared along the way.    It's a big episode!

We're all in this slow boat (from China) together…

It's no secret that the whole world has been affected by the pandemic, and it has certainly crept into the world of restoration and custom car building.   In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke dive deep into the root of the delays, and how it has domino-effected our industry.   There's also some new Automotive Trivia questions, some fun stories, and all the rest of the nonsense you've come to expect from the V8 Radio Podcast! 

We recap our trip to the 2021 Bonneville Speed Week on the salt flats outside of Wendover, Utah.  The SCTA put on another great event, the salt condition was great for racing, and we're already planning the return trip in 2022.   Who knows, maybe even with a race car?   Land Speed Racing is surely addictive.  Hear all the stories from the trip, along with the Overselling Adjective, Automotive Trivia, and more on this speedy episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Summertime is here, and the V8 Radio Podcast team of Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q Ball" Clarke are taking advantage of car shows and events everywhere possible. Mike is wheeling his GTO to local cruise nights, and Kevin just got back from the 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Bloomsburg, PA, and the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, MN. Events like these are full of great stories, cool cars, and great people. There's also Automotive Trivia, some listener shout-outs, a few laughs, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! Thanks to The Automotive Enthusiast Network for the lead image!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Mike's first drives of his 1967 Pontiac GTO after a lengthy engine rebuild! A little electrical glitch had Mike scratching his head, but he soldiered on and figured it out. Other topics include some listener shout-outs, especially to our friends in Australia. Of course, there's automotive trivia and some other silly stories, and you have another jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke's 1967 GTO is finally mobile, and man, the Q is excited! Hear the story of the final steps of preparation for the first drive on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast. There is also Automotive Trivia, and a bunch of good muscle car tech tips all buried in this episode!

It's been a long time coming, but the freshly built 461 cube Pontiac V8 in Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke's 1967 GTO is alive and running strong! Mike and Kevin share the story of the '67s first start up in 7 years on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast. They also chat about the 37th annual Continental Tire Street Machine Nationals event in DuQuoin, IL, and Kevin's involvement as Emcee. Throw in some Automotive Trivia and a few laughs, and you've got the next action-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

We've got big news from V8 Radio's Mike Q-Ball Clarke, as the freshly-rebuilt 461 cubic inch Pontiac V8 has finally landed in the nose of his 1967 GTO! On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike and Kevin share the story of how the install went down, along with some tips to make engine installs... and other car projects, go smoothly. This install was a long time coming, and the GTO will soon be back on the road after a seven year hiatus. Even with all the excitement, they didn't forget to include an Automotive Trivia question, and much more for car enthusiasts on the V8 Radio Podcast!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste pay homage to Bobby Unser on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, and touch on other topics like Mike's new ride! Plus, is there a possibility of his GTO appearing on the Hot Rod Power Tour? They chat about springtime cruising in an old convertible, some other GTO projects in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and a lot more. The Automotive Trivia questions stimulate as always, so you don't want to miss this episode!

Mike Q-Ball Clarke's daily driver was smashed in a wreck! Q's OK, but now he's looking to move into a truck. Possibly to pull a camper! Kevin and Mike discuss Kevin's weekend camping trip and his quality time with some Rod and Custom Magazines from 1958, including an interesting look at a car club from the day. The automotive trivia question is a deusy... at least for Kevin, but you'll hear all that and more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

Holy moly, the V8 Radio Podcast has reached 100 Episodes! On this special show, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are joined by Kelle Oeste of the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and chat about some of the high points of the first 100 podcasts. Of course, there's automotive trivia and a whole bunch of other nonsense, so be sure you're ready for it. Thanks to all who've listened to 1 or all 100 episodes, we appreciate it!

If you want to cause controversy, just start talking about synthetic oil! On this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by Rick Lee from PTH Racing Oil to learn about synthetic lubricants and their line of high performance racing oils. Later in the episode, Rick shares some upcoming information about a new generation of non-petroleum based engine and gear lubricants that are high quality, renewable lubricants that promise to change the way we look at oil. Of course, we broke out some riveting automotive trivia questions and had a few laughs along the way, all on the V8 Radio podcast!

Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke about Kevin and Kelle's recent trip to LA and the awesome cars they saw in the Boskovich collection and the very cool visit to ARP fasteners. Kevin's latest artwork is also a topic with Mike, being a rendering of Mike's '67 GTO! The Automotive Trivia is always fun, as is the "overselling adjective" that kicks off this - and every - episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

This is a creative episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, as Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Corvette design and Chip Foose's "Chip Foose Draws A Car" video series, and Kevin's recent attempts to reconnect with his own artsy side. They also read some great top 5 cool car experiences submitted by V8 Radio listener friends! And it wouldn't be an episode of the V8 Radio Podcast without automotive trivia, the overselling adjective, and a few laughs!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the Supercharged Shelby Super Snake returning to the auction block, touch on the 2021 Mustang Mach 1, and the idea of a Chinese Porsche. But the meat of this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast focuses on our hosts articulating 5 things that still get them excited about the car hobby and industry. The automotive trivia questions don’t dissapoint, and there’s much more on this episode!

Mike and Kevin cover some new automotive news headlines like the Edelbrock move, the new Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the sale of Detroit Speed, the Apple car, and more! They also go into some of the projects in-process at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, like the 1972 Corvette LS3 swap. Of course, there is automotive trivia, and some other garage talk in this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin and Mike share their thoughts on the recent announcement from GM saying they are not going to produce tailpipe emissions vehicles after 2035. This obviously is a hot topic, and our hosts have a few thoughts on the matter. They also tangent into what it’s like to drive a classic car every day. Of course, there’s automotive trivia and other silliness, (Kevin names a new Chevrolet electric vehicle!) and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

The topics are all over the place on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Kevin and Mike respond to some listener mail, covering topics like oil additives and buying versus building your dream car. There are some shop updates from V8 Speed and Resto, some personal stories, the mandatory automotive trivia, and much more in this randomized episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Our friend Chip Foose is on record saying that “nobody needs these cars”, inferring that a custom car is not essential to life like food or water. However, on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke discuss the realities of how important cool cars are to passionate enthusiasts and how they are often ingrained in us from childhood. And don’t worry, they didn’t forget the automotive trivia and other nonsense, either!

Mike "Q Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste cautiously look forward to 2021 with regards to automotive events and shows. They also look back at how different things were in 2020 with hopes that things change in '21. They also chat about a cool model kit from Kevin's past, and the possibility of obtaining one of the vintage kits and even building a full size version! This first episode of 2021 brings new automotive trivia questions and a few laughs, and is a great show to kick off the new year!

The V8 Radio team took a break for a bit, but we’re happy to report things are returning to normal and the show continues. Host Kevin Oeste caught a bug, thankfully not COVID, but he was down for the count. But today, Kevin and Mike “Q-Ball’ Clarke are back at it, with updates from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, a big update on Mike’s 1967 GTO engine build, automotive trivia, and much more. Thanks for hanging in there, V8 Radio presses on!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste share a preview of the upcoming SEMA 360 online marketplace, a recap of the Off Road Expo and Sand Sports Super Show event coverage, and a cool 1967 Mustang photo shoot for Hemmings Classic Car Magazine! Of course, there’s Automotive Trivia and much more is all on tap in this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

This V8 Radio Podcast is full of cool updates on cars being restored and modified in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about restoration techniques like electrolysis for removing rust, hunting down cooling issues on a twin turbo 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, and much more. Plus, there’s automotive trivia and the usual nonsense you’ve come to expect from the V8 Radio Podcast!

This episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about how cool it is to drive the freshly-completed 1957 Ford Thunderbird that was updated with a new chassis and a modern Ford Coyote V8 engine and 6-speed automatic by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. In other cool shop news, the V8 Restored 1939 LaSalle Ambulance won first in its class in a recent national Cadillac and LaSalle club show. There’s also some event updates with Bonneville Speed Week and the 4-Wheel Jamboree, and automotive trivia as always. Check it out, like, and subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste catch up on some updates on Kevin’s 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. You may recall how the car broke the transmission on the way to the 2019 Drive In Cruise event, but it’s back on the road today. (Kevin is kind-of like the plumber with the leaky pipes…) OF COURSE, there is Automotive Trivia and some other nonsense, making for a well-optioned episode of V8 Radio!

Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke are joined by longtime friend Chris Vopat, a guy who’s worked in automotive publishing, racing events, performance products, and is also a docent at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. We learn about the Dan Gurney memorabilia auction back in the early 2000s, as well as what it’s like to guide the Vault tour at the Pete. And of course, there’s lots of Automotive Trivia scattered throughout, and lots of laughs as well!

Myle Kovacs is not only one of the founders of the DUB universe, with the successful DUB Magazine, die-cast cars, TIS and Drop Star wheel lines, events, and much more… but he’s also a very down-to-earth guy who fights his own inner demons as he rises to each new challenge and success. Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke were honored to have some time with this forward-thinking and inspirational automotive innovator on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! And yes, there’s automotive trivia, too!

Ed Tillrock is known as the “Nitro Filled Pencil” for good reason… he’s got an amazing talent for creating nearly photo-realistic images with tools as simple as pencil and paper. He’s also well versed in colored pencil, oil painting, and other media, and his extensive background in architectural renderings gives him a keen eye for accurate perspective detail. Today, Ed creates original art that he likes, as well as doing commissioned pieces for other customers and has been seen at car shows all over the country including being the featured artist at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Kevin and Mike had the chance to chat with Ed on this episode, and even tried to stump him with their useless automotive trivia, all on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Car enthusiasts all have a perfect drive in mind, either one they’ve actually taken, or maybe a fantasy ride still stuck in the bucket list. Either way, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke chat about these special drives in this episode. And this time, there’s a special “green” twist to the Automotive Trivia… you’ll have to hear it to get it. All this and more in another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Jeff Smith knew what he wanted to do from his days as a kid working in his Grandfather’s service station in Boone, Iowa… and that was to be the Editor of Hot Rod Magazine. He never lost that vision, and made his dream come true, and then some! Smith has held the big chair at some of the top car enthusiast magazines including Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High Performance, and regularly contributes to numerous other titles in print and online. Jeff and Kevin worked together at Petersen Publishing, and Jeff shared some cool stories with Kevin and Mike about magazines, achieving your goals, and some inside info on the cover that nearly cost Jeff his job! (Hint… it was the cover featuring the icon kustom CadZZilla!) There’s also the usual automotive trivia and a bunch of laughs and you’ve got another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Part of the fun of owning an old car is the seemingly endless stack of projects that go along with them. On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste catch up on some of the projects they are working on in their home garages, including Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO and Kevin’s 1970 Buick Riviera. There’s also the usual automotive trivia, with a couple of good questions this time for sure. Throw in a few laughs and you’ve got another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Joe Sebergandio joins Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Joe is an automotive aftermarket industry veteran, having worked in the magazine business, the events world, and is currently the host of the SEMA Cruise (with Kevin as his side-kick) and The Aftermarket Insider Podcast. One of his favorite events to host is the SEMA Hall Of Fame event at the SEMA Show, and Joe tells us all about it. It’s a great episode full of stories from a life in the biz, and Joe even brings a great Trivia question!

Street car drag racing legend and good friend Nick Scavo joins Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q Ball” Clarke on latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Nick shares stories of Fast Times Motorworks, racing his ’57 Chevy as a teen, and of course, his iconic 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Plus, is there’s a hint of Nick and engine builder Jeff D’Agostino returning to the race track in 2020? There’s never a shortage of fun stories with Nick, and they even got him to play along in the automotive trivia contest. Get ready for the fastest hour in V8 Radio history!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by Car enthusiasts are itching to get out and goto automotive events, car shows, and trade shows, but what does the future hold? On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, special guest Bonnier Corporation Vice President Peter MacGillivray answers the question... are automotive events dead? There is plenty of insight for those who want to have a successful show experience, enthusiasts and businesses alike. Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke even get Peter to provide a trivia question, and he brought it for sure. There's all this and much more in the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by their friend Clarence Barnes, the host of the Hot Rod Power Tour! Clarence has a long history of both broadcast radio and automotive events, being the former Executive Producer and fill-in host for the Rick Dees show in LA, and the current iHeartRadio 80’s Channel weeknight radio show. Kevin and Clarence hosted interviews on the Bonnier Media Stage at the Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Clarence is a precision driver for TV and film, and did the Roadkill Lincoln Tech Tips. He graciously shared some of his time with us. and even joined the automotive trivia question!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by V8 Speed and Resto Shop Technician Trevor Spence. You’ve heard Mike and Kevin mention Trevor on V8 Radio in the past, now we get to learn his story. Trevor has been with the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for nearly a decade, and shares his insights on what it’s like to be part of the team, some of the challenges of building high-end cars, and what lives in his garage. Plus, Trevor added his own multi-part trivia question! It’s another jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste kick off the show with yet another over-selling adjective, followed by a couple decent automotive trivia questions. Then it’s a look at some automotive forums that are doing well, and a hot topic… why are LS engine swaps so popular? It’s another jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about a variety of cool automotive tasks, ranging from the amount of miles the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team logs on a completed restoration, the story of Kevin’s 1981 Lincoln Town Car, and even some speedy car care and detailing tips to wash, clay bar, and wax your ride. They also chat about vintage – and new – automotive magazines. Automotive trivia questions are also volleyed, as well as a bunch of other nonsense that loyal V8 Radio Podcast listeners have come to rely on.

In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste Remain in coronavirus virus quarantine, along with the rest of the world. To pass the time, Kevin and Mike are both spending some extra moments in their garages and thought, “Hey, what a great topic for V8 radio!” So prepare yourself for Mike and Kevin’s individual top “5 Garage Wants” lists. Of course, you will also find the typical nonsense and automotive trivia, along with shout outs to some much appreciated V8 Radio listeners. Subscribe today on your favorite Podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste find themselves on self quarantine during the covid 19 Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. However, they truly believe that a way to stay sane is to stay focused on things you enjoy, like family time and of course playing – and talking about – cool cars. There is one point of the show where some stir craziness is revealed in the form of a slip of a tongue… we can’t share the slip, but we share the laughs! Of course, you’ll also find automotive trivia, a few more laughs, and more on V8 Radio! Subscribe today on your favorite Podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by very special guest Kelle Oeste! Kelle is the Operations Manager of the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and has been instrumental in building the great crew at V8 Speed and V8TV Productions, as well as the business itself. It was fun to hear some of her stories and perspectives on the shop and team. Of course, you’ll also find automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more on V8 Radio! Subscribe today on your favorite Podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste catch up on Mike’s GTO engine build, as well as Kevin’s plan to install a Holley Sniper EFI system in his 1962 Ford Galaxie. Of course, you’ll also find automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more on V8 Radio! Subscribe today on your favorite Podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode of V8 Radio, Mike “Q Ball” ball Clarke and Kevin Oeste demonstrate a bit of cabin fever as they pine for the upcoming spring cruising season. They chat about the recent sale of the original Bullitt Mustang, and share some shout-outs to loyal listeners. They also cover some of the latest projects in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Of course, you’ll also find automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more on V8 Radio!

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste re-cap their 2019 experiences And look ahead to personal and Automotive related goals for the new year. They also have a significant update on Q-Ball’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine that has been a long time in the making. Of course, you can always expect automotive trivia and some other nonsense from these two guys, and we think this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast will be a great way to round out 2019 looking forward a bright and prosperous New Year. We would also like to thank everyone for tuning in to the show and for providing excellent feedback and automotive camaraderie.

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, , Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste re-cap their 2019 experiences And look ahead to personal and Automotive related goals for the new year. They also have a significant update on Q-Ball’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine that has been a long time in the making. Of course, you can always expect automotive trivia and some other nonsense from these two guys, and we think this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast will be a great way to round out 2019 looking forward a bright and prosperous New Year. We would also like to thank everyone for tuning in to the show and for providing excellent feedback and automotive camaraderie.

This time, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke shares his experiences at the 2019 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago. Mike stepped up to host some of the premiere unveilings and to help produce Muscle Car Of The Week videos with the V8TV team. He also shares the hard work and amazing high score of the 1967 Pontiac GTO restored by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team, which made it’s public debut at the MCACN show as well. It was a jam-packed weekend, making for a jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Oh yeah, there’s trivia, too!

On this episode of the world-renowned V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke chat about the recent Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. V8TV’s Kevin and Kelle Oeste were both in attendance along with their friend and customer Grady, along with the 1969 Camaro “ZR9” brought in by it’s owner from Dubai. It was an amazing experience, one which broke down stereotypes, shared insights to a huge new market for automotive enthusiasts, and created wonderful new friendships. And don’t worry, Mike and Kevin didn’t forget the trivia question or nonsense, either.

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke recap the amazingly huge 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Kevin had quite a week, as did the other 180,000 plus atendees who came from all over the world to do business in the Automotive Aftermarket. The conversation then veers to the new Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV and thoughts on the branding of the car. Finally, Mike and Kevin preview the 2019 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and the 2019 Global Auto Salon in Riyadh. Oh yeah, don’t forget the trivia!

Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat before the opening of the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This was recorded in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center a couple days before show opening as Kevin stood at the info desk. Yes, people asked him where the restroom is. Plus, there’s automotive trivia and the overselling adjective, all things you don’t want to miss on V8 Radio!

Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO finally receives the internal engine love it’s been awaiting in the form of a complete ARP engine fastener kit to keep all his hot new engine parts together at all RPM. Then, Kevin chats with Paul Fernandez from AutomotiveTouchUp.com about paint tips and tricks for nearly every car, large and small. And later, Mike joins a 24 Hours of LeMons team with high aspirations and a maybe a few delusions of grandeur. And don’t forget the automotive trivia, all on V8 Radio!

This episode of V8 Radio covers a variety of topics, ranging from some listener shout-outs and discussion of automotive forums, to new projects in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and a 2019 SEMA Show preview and Kevin’s involvement with the event. Of course, the automotive trivia is front and center, and the usual nonsense is sprinkled throughout. That’s a lot of meat and potatoes for one free podcast!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on V8 Speed and Resto Shop team member Trevor’s recent wedding. It was a beautiful day, and the happy couple nicely integrated Trevor’s 1968 Chevrolet C10 SS pickup truck into the ceremony, gallantly delivering bride Trisha to the ceremony. And the officiant was V8 Radio’s own Kevin Oeste! Later, they reveal details on the newly added upholstery shop at V8 Speed and Resto, and round out the episode with a discussion on the upcoming Riyadh Car Show in Saudi Arabia! You get all this plus trivia in a jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on the day this episode was recorded, which happened to be September 11. The whole show is not somber, however… not by any stretch, as they discuss the merits of swapping a 180 HP Olds 403 in favor of a hot 500 HP LS3 into a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Mike also chats with Paul Weinstein at the 29th annual Indian Uprising All Pontiac Show! And this show’s trivia question is absolutely epic… especially Q-Ball’s guess!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week, or the lack thereof. You’ll have to listen to get it. They also recap the 2019 Drive In Cruise event and cover what to do when things break. Of course, there’s a couple automotive trivia questions, some bad puns, a few other laughs, and more nonsense… a typical episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, we have a special guest as Mike Clarke and Paul Wieshuber head to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to visit host Kevin Oeste and spend some time working on Paul’s 1962 Buick Electra convertible. They made some sheetmetal pieces, and Paul and Mike learn some new techniques, along with an appreciation for the time it takes to make custom parts. PLUS a bonus automotive trivia, as Paul brings one to the table!!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin and Kelle’s recent trip to the 4-Wheel Jamboree truck show and how much fun they had at the event. While there, they bumped into Kevin’s buddy Jeff “Yardley” Holthenrichs, a fellow Buick Riviera fan he met in the 1990s. From there, they chat about Lee Iacocca and friend Greg Weld and somehow land on some of the crappiest cars ever built. There’s all this PLUS automotive trivia! It’s a true podcast event!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste spend some time chatting about the recently completed 1946 Ford Tudor restoration at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Later, the V8 Team is honored to have not only 1, but 2 awesome 1969 Camaros built by V8 Speed and Resto at the 2019 Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio! Next, they discuss the adaptation of new technology to cool old cars for better performance and driveability. Don’t forget the trivia questions, and you have a full episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the recently completed 25th anniversary Hot Rod Power Tour and preview the Street Machine Nationals event series. Then they veer into a chat about their buddy and regular V8 Radio listener Frank Szymkowski’s sweet GTO being immortalized in a die-cast model! They cover hot wheels, die cast, and a few others before sharing stories about Dads and cars and how many of us got started in the car hobby in the first place. Oh yeah, there’s also automotive trivia and more!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste kick off the show with 2 automotive trivia questions, then fly right into a preview of the upcoming 5th Annual Drive In Cruise event! They also cover some new discoveries made by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop on tuning the Chevrolet LT-4 supercharged engine to overcome a common RPM issue some are having with transplanted power plants.

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about their buddy Paul’s 1962 Buick Electra project, which just arrived in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to return it to the road. They also talk about the benefits of a recent headlight relay install Kevin completed on his 1962 Ford Galaxie. Then, they share a bit more insight into the Muscle Car Of The Week program and upcoming cars. Of course, there’s the automotive trivia question, a few laughs, and some other nonsense on V8 Radio!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste cover a lot of ground on this episode of V8 Radio, starting with the expected “overselling adjective” followed by the automotive trivia questions and the ensuing anxiety! Later, they touch on some repairs Kevin made to his 1962 Ford Galaxie, the recent V8 Speed and Resto Shop “Dust-Off”, and several Skills USA tours that brought automotive tech students to the shop. They also chat about the RPM foundation and the new Arch Restoration Club starting and some new ways to get kid excited about cool cars. You’ll hear all this and more on this “Chockers” episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste celebrate 50 episodes of V8 Radio with a chat about their top 5 (or 6) modifications for classics or muscle cars to make them drive and handle better. Of course, these are for cars that are not 100% all originals that would be hurt by modifying. And as always, there’s automotive trivia and a few laughs along the way celebrating the 50th episode of V8 Radio!

This time, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste discuss some restoration projects both new and freshly completed at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, ranging from a ‘67 Mustang Convertible to a ‘76 Pontiac Trans Am LE 455 4-speed arriving soon for a complete fuel injection conversion. And maybe a 1947 Dodge cross bred with a Mercedes diesel! There is the usual overselling adjective, and of course the trivia question… this time provided by Mike’s wife Jen, and it is out of this world! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or our other distribution platforms to share in the fun of V8 Radio!

This time, our V8 Radio adventure takes us back in time around the World War II era of automobiles and history as Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about a 1941 Ford that recently arrived in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Of course, there is always more than one topic to the show, and they also touch on other projects in the shop, sharing stories about racer and Nick Scavo, The Round Six Podcast, and more. Of course, you'll find automotive trivia and other shenanigans, which makes this episode well worth the price once again!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste Start off the show with and overselling adjective, and follow it up with a 1-2 punch of spellbinding automotive trivia questions. Then, Some gracious shoutouts to Loyal listeners, followed by a recap of some projects in the V8 Speed And Resto shop. They also chat about importance of paying attention as car projects move from one phase to another to make sure the final outcome exceeds expectations. You’ll have all of this and much more on this episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on the recent Mecum Auction and some of the amazing bids placed on cars, and ask if one can place a dollar value on the experiences had with cars. They also cover some thoughts on car movies and movie cars, as the V8 team plans the 5th Anniversary Drive-In Cruise event later this year. Of course, they bounce a few automotive trivia questions around and kick the show off with an over-selling adjective. You’ll find all this and more on the latest V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the events of 2018 for a bit, but entertain the idea that certina cars are interesting, but maybe not interesting enough to purchase. This morphed into a list of top five cars each of our hosts would keep if they were given to them for free. You might be surprised choices! Also, you will find twice the trivia on this episode! Mike and Kevin realized that listeners were short-changed on our previous episode, so they doubled-down on this one!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by fellow V8 Speed and Resto Shop team member Rod Euchner on-stage at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis. They cover many cool moments from the PRI Show, including some of the V8TV panel discussions like the Bonneville session, the Legends of NMCA, Engine Builders, and more. The JE Pistons Masters of Motors competition and Drag Week were also discussed, along with the Featured Products Showcase and what it means to have a “PRI Moment!” It was a great event, and we hope you dig the V8 Radio Recap!

On this episode of V8 Radio, we recap our experiences at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and all the cool cars and people in attendance. We also preview our V8TV PRI Stage at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis and the 7 round tables and seminars we’re hosting. It’s going to be a busy event! Mike and Kevin take a sight detour discussing the GM plants closing, and of course, there’s automotive trivia, so you’re bound to find something interesting in this episode of V8 Radio!

Our esteemed Co-Host Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke has survived his first SEMA Show! We discuss all aspects of SEMA and his experiences at the show in this episode of V8 Radio. We also chat about a very special SEMA appearance by our friend Gene Winfield, a 91 year old kustomizer who just made it back from Finland with a brand new hip! Amazing. Then, we plug the upcoming Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals After Hours Live! stream from the 2018 MCACN show in Chicago on November 17… you going to watch? http://www.v8tvshow.com/mcacnlive Plus, Mike gets his own trivia question wrong… go figure.

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke spends time behind the wheel of his ’67 GTO! It still has no engine installed, but you can’t blame a guy for getting behind the wheel in the garage in anticipation of the new engine. Mike and Kevin Oeste chat about how even brand-new parts can fail, and you have to be alert all the time when working on engines. And during the V8TV PRI Live Stage preview, they cover the ever-present challenge faced by modern electronic tuner companies and the legalities of modifying new cars. This, automotive trivia questions, and much more!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste dive into a behind-the-scenes scenario regarding an unusual error faced by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Crew on a project that’s nearly complete, but not quite yet. The car is the sweet 1969 Camaro heavily modified with a Detroit Speed suspension system, Baer Brakes, Forgeline Wheels, Vintage Air, C and R Radiator, Currie rear axle, Hydratech brake booster, sticky Toyo tires, and more. The big recent upgrade comes in the form of a 700+ horsepower GM LT-4 supercharged V8, and so far, it’s been a heck of a ride. However, the calibration in the ECM is doing a few funky things during the accelerating upshifting process. We’re working with GM on a solution, but sometimes you have to work around quirks when you build custom cars. This, automotive trivia questions, a nod to NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz, and news on an upcoming V8TV production at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis! Whew, that’s a big episode of V8 Radio!

In this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste veer off the beaten path in many ways. From the standard overselling adjective to a discussion of the Shelby Series 1, Tesla powered Hot Rods, and on to learning from Rush drummer Neil Peart and basketball legend Michael Jordan, this episode digs into what it takes to be the best you can possibly be. Different from a car show, but a worthy topic for sure. Plus, we reveal a bit about a new live show we’re producing from the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals! Of course, there’s automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more… all on V8 Radio! *Note… this one used a lower-quality sound recording technology, so it does not sound as good as the typical V8 Radio episode. Our apologies.

On this episode of V8 Radio, get ready for an update on Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine build! We know, right? It’s coming together piece by piece. Mike is also going to be attending the SEMA show for his first time this year! Then, Mike and Kevin recap the 4th annual V8TV Drive In Cruise event, where a huge car show meets the Drive In! This year, the featured film was Cannonball Run, and nearly 400 cars were in attendance. Too cool. Mike and Kevin also chat about some of the inner workings of the V8TVshow.com photo galleries and how that whole process works. Of course, there’s some automotive trivia and a few laughs, and you’ve got the latest V8 Radio!

It’s been a busy summer, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent experience co-hosting the SEMA Gala with Jessi Combs and what that experience meant to him. After, they chat about being a true pro and how motorsports announcer Dave McClelland is the Master, and has also been a great mentor and friend to Kevin. Then it’s off to a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum for the famous Vault Tour with Kevin’s friend Chris Vopat. It’s a huge show but it goes by fast! Check it out!

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the Street Machine Nationals and other summertime car events on this episode of V8 Radio! There’s also automotive trivia and some other tech tips, so there’s bound to be something for everyone on this show.

Mike Clarke’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine is making progress, and Mike brings us the update on this episode. Mike and Kevin also chat about the Optmist Club Car Show that Kevin runs, as well as a tech tidbit on running the right steering pump with a hydraulic brake booster. They have all this plus a trivia question AND a 2 year anniversary! It can’t get much better than V8 Radio!

Our V8 Radio hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke always enjoy learning the stories of how performance parts companies came to be, and today, Kevin recalls his recent visit to Forgeline Motorsports. Forgeline builds racing wheels that are also quite popular on the street in the Pro-Touring market, and Kevin shares the history asa well as the manufacturing techniques of this uniquely family-owned American racing wheel company. Oh yeah, and this is the longest trivia question segment to date, and Mike and Kevin apologize for that, but it just happened that way.

Counterfeit parts have always hurt the industry, and with modern manufacturing making certain aspects easier to do, there are more fake performance parts than ever. On this show, Mike and Kevin chat about the bad… and worse… of using fake parts. And there is good news for Ford Galaxie restorers and owners, as our friends a AMD are releasing a whole line of license reproduction sheet metal, quarter panels, glass, and more for 1960s Galaxies. Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

Welding can be a very rewarding skill, and it’s often a necessary skill when restoring or modifying classic and Muscle Cars. On this episode of V8 Radio, our esteemed Co-Host Mike Clarke recalls his experience learning how to MIG weld at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop as taught by Host Kevin Oeste. Mike and our mutual friend Paul came to the V8 shop for a visit, and left as changed men with mad welding skills! Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

It’s an age-old question: Restore Or Not To Restore? Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke ponder this conundrum pertaining to well worn classics and Muscle Cars. There are also updates to Mike’s GTO project, the trivia question, a nod to a favorite radio station going off the air, and more on this episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the current state of some successful print car enthusiast magazines including recent releases Rodding Revolutions and Wheel Hub, as well as longtime favorites The Rodder's Journal, Hemmings Motor news, and of course, the return of CARtoons Magazine!

They also touch on a cool '77 Pontiac Trans Am that just went home after a visit to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for an engine replacement. That's pretty routine in our shop, but the fact that the owners are twin 16 year old guys is not! It's great to see younger people digging these kinds of cars.

Our hosts also chat about the recent placement of V8 Radio on the iTunes "Popular Automotive Podcast" listings! You'll also find the usual trivia question and some other nonsense, and you've got the latest episode of V8 Radio!

It's been a long time coming, but Mike Clarke finally has some huge news about his 1967 Pontiac GTO's engine! Mike and Kevin break the story. Then, they chat about the recent SpaceX launch test of the Falcon Heavy spacecraft loaded with Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster. Was it just a stunt? Find out all this and more, complete with new trivia questions on the latest episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about the realities of painting classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods. With so much misinformation about the time and materials required to refinish an old car, they thought this would be a good topic to shed some light on things to consider when contemplating a re-paint. Of course, they'll share a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke answer tech questions “ripped from the headlines” of various social media groups. Topics include Electronic Fuel Injection, metalworking panels, and more. Of course, they’ll share a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke discuss how to engage the next generation of car enthusiasts. There's also coverage of SEMA, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, the PRI show, and an update on the construction at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Of course, a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about the new renovations at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Next, they cover a 2017 SEMA show preview in Las Vegas. OF course, there's automotive trivia and a few laughs and nonsense along the way.

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke take you behind the scenes at Muscle Car Of The Week and some of the cool cars from The Brothers Collection! There's also the trivia questions and a few laughs, all jammed into one show!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke cover the 2017 V8TV Drive In Cruise event where nearly 400 cool and classic cars came out to see American Graffiti on the big screen! They also chat about Mike's challenges with his engine machine shop and share some suggestions on how to get projects done. There's also the trivia questions and a few laughs, all for the same low price!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke cover some challenges of working on your own car in your own garage. Kevin just completed two upgrades including a Borgeson power steering upgrade with ididit tilt column and a Grant steering wheel on his 1962 Galaxie, and also installed a Street Demon carburetor on his 1970 Buick Riviera. They also chat about the highlights of the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, MN. The show starts and ends with automotive trivia and you might find a few laughs in between!

This episode of V8 Radio is jammed with stories as Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste cover the 2017 Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, and the level of cars competing in the Street Machine Of The Year competition. They also discuss the merits of "survivor" cars versus restored, and Kevin's longtime appreciation of CARtoons Magazine. Of course, there are several tangents stemming from the trivia question of the day along with other nonsense.

This time, Mike and Kevin swap stories about two of the hottest summer automotive events, the Hot Rod Power Tour and the Street Machine Nationals in DuQuoin, IL! Mike and his buddy Robert cruised on several legs of the Power Tour, and Kevin and the V8TV crew were on hand at the Street Machine Nationals showing cars from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and shooting V8TV Television coverage. This episode kicks off with another tricky set of trivia questions, and doesn't let off the gas 'till the end!

As classic car enthusiasts, we know that sometimes things don't go the way we wish. Parts wear out and break, new parts sometimes don't work right out of the box, and things that were once fixed can change with usage. Although frustrating, it's just part of the joys of old car ownership. On this episode, Mike and Kevin chat about how to handle things when they don't go smoothly. There's also the usual trivia questions and goofy stories from our two "regular guy" hosts.