Best Horsepower Podcasts (2024)

J.B. Nethercutt ranked among the heavy hitters of car collecting for over fifty years, amassing a treasure trove of rare and remarkable machines numbering in the hundreds. Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Duesenberg, Cadillac, Chrysler, Marmon, Mercedes, Ruxton and Stutz are just some of the great nameplates he collected. Today, the Nethercutt Collection is …

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S2E35: It's Bristol Elimination Week Baby! IndyCar Crowns Their Champion, NHRA Begins Countdown in Charlotte 40:12

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview the upcoming motorsports action this week including NASCAR at Bristol for all three series, NHRA at zMax Dragway, and sprint car action for High Limit and World of Outlaws!By Zack Brown

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S2E34: Race 2 of the NASCAR Playoffs, IndyCar Finale to Crown a Champion 30:36

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Zack and Jeff Brown break down all of this week's upcoming racing action including NASCAR at Watkins Glen and the IndyCar finale at Nashville!By Zack Brown

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DeLorean: The Man and Machine (with Matt Stone) 59:10

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Engineer, marketing genius, GM executive, playboy, car maker. John DeLorean seemed to have it all. A thrilling career, a series of beautiful wives, and even an eponymous sports car that would usher in the 1980s. That is, until things turned desperate. Automotive journalist and author Matt Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new book "DeLorean: T…

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S2E33: NASCAR Playoffs Begin, Tuscarora 50 Preview 31:43

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ZB gives all of the analysis of the upcoming opening race of the NASCAR Playoffs and best bets for it. He also previews the Tuscarora 50 with High Limit Racing invading PA! Go to dubby.gg and use discount code ZBHP for 10% off any order!By Zack Brown

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S2E32: Southern 500 to Decide Playoffs 33:34

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview all of the motorsports action this week including the Southern 500, IndyCar double header, NHRA in Indy, High Limit at Skagit, and World of Outlaws at Husets!By Zack Brown

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The Mighty Merlin (Encore Episode) 35:57

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Of all the internal combustion engines ever built, the Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter supercharged V-12 that powered fighters, bombers, boats and tanks, is arguably one of the most famous in history. Developed on the eve of World War II, the Merlin helped win the Battle of Britain and eventually the liberation of an enslaved Europe. It was manufact…

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S2E31: Michigan Monday Mayhem, Daytona Week, 5 Tracks IndyCar Needs to Race on 44:44

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Zack and Jeff Brown discuss all of this weekend's racing action including the rain delayed NASCAR race at Michigan, NHRA, IndyCar, and sprint car action in High Limit and World of Outlaws. They give their five tracks for IndyCar to race on.By Zack Brown

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The Most Noble Form of Engineering. 50:14

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A Kettering University professor, a recent grad, and two students discuss Kettering’s SAGE, or Student Association for Global Engineering, Club, in which students direct and deliver engineering solutions as humanitarian efforts in Michigan and elsewhere. Spoiler Alert: it’s not as simple as it seems!…

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S2E30: Chaos Ensued in Richmond, Historic Knoxville Nationals 43:24

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Zack and Jeff Brown break down all of the NASCAR action at Richmond and the penalty given to Austin Dillon, revoking his playoff eligibility. Kyle Larson makes history at the Knoxville Nationals, and a look ahead to the racing this week.By Zack Brown

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Impossible Journey: Peking to Paris, 1907 (With Kassia St. Clair) 1:10:41

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The early days of the motorcar were troublesome, frustrating, and most of all, adventurous- if you agree that "adventure" by definition means there's a chance of risking life and limb. And why else would mankind attempt what might seem like folly or futility, other than for the excitement that adventure brings? Such was the case with the 1907 Pekin…

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S2E29: Knoxville Nationals Preview, NASCAR is BACK at Richmond 14:42

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Zack previews the Knoxville Nationals and NASCAR's return from the Olympic break!

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Dr Peter Lee - Southwest Research Institute E87 Total Seal Piston Rings 54:51

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Southwest Research Institute provides testing and problem solving for applications that literally reach from deep sea to deep space (and everything in between). Amongst all of that, the Tribology department at SwRI has been helping professional racing teams solve problems for years. During this in-depth episode, Dr. Peter Lee from SwRI shares his e…

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Le Monstre- Chapter 2 (With Derek Drinkwater) 34:10

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More of the adventures of Derek Drinkwater and his incredible 1950 Cadillac Series 61 special LeMans racer replica. Support the show Subscribe to the Horsepower Heritage YouTube channel for more great cars and motorcycles! https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritage8030

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S2E28: TJ Stutts on his First World of Outlaws Win, Previewing I-55 Action 39:06

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Zack and Jeff Brown welcome PA Posse 410 sprint car driver TJ Stutts. TJ is coming off a massive upset win over the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway!By Zack Brown

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Racing "Le Monstre" with Derek Drinkwater 54:02

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Car builder, fabricator, collector, entrepreneur, TV presenter and racing driver are but a few of the things you'll find on Derek Drinkwater's resumé. He's always been interested in cars but one the really captivted him was the slab-sided Cadillac Series 61 special entered by American Sportsman Briggs Cunningham in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was u…

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S2E27: Brickyard 400 Drama, Outlaws Invade PA to Clash with the Posse 33:36

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Adam Cofer - Don Ott Racing Engines E86 Total Seal Piston Rings 57:58

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From the infamous PA Posse to the brutal forces applied to a 410 sprint car engine, Adam Cofer from Don Ott Racing Engines shares his journey from the midwest to the heart of sprint car racing.#engineBy Hidden Horsepower

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S2E26 Brickyard 400 is BACK!!!! Who will be the next King at Eldora? 36:47

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview the Brickyard 400 and the King's Royal.By Zack Brown

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Bikes & Brews With Jeremy & Jeff DeConcini 1:08:18

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In the desert, they like dirt bikes and cold beer. Brothers Jeremy and Jeff DeConcini grew up ripping through down trails in the Sonora Desert on their motorcycles. They graduated to ADV and sport bikes and took that love of riding into their business plan. Today, Jeremy and Jeff own Moto Sonora Brewing Company and produce a variety of beers with v…

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"Dyno" Don Mac Askill on finding Hidden Horsepower E85 Total Seal Piston Rings 56:11

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Shaver Specialties Racing Engines is legendary for their success andinnovation in the world of Sprint car engine building. Head dyno operator Don MacAskill joins Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr to talk about how he got into engine building and the R&D work done at Shaver Specialties.By Hidden Horsepower

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S2E25: Nashville Hot Racing, Mitch Smith Memorial Preview 44:46

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Zack and Jeff Brown talk about the action from this past weekend in motorsports, reveal breaking news out of NASCAR and IndyCar, and preview all of this weekend's racing for July 4 week!By Zack Brown

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Fly Ferraris, Plus: A Pikes Peak Report 1:13:21

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Go inside an impeccably curated car collection with Dr. Gerald Alexander. Plus, a boots on the ground report from the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with special guest Ryan Bahrke, one of the hosts of the all-new podcast, "The Roadshow". SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: https://www.modelcitizendiecast.com Horsepower Heritage on the web: https://horsep…

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S2E24: Rain, Rain, Go Away, Wet Weather Tires Add Excitement, and Scary Crash in NHRA 42:54

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Zack and Jeff Brown break down all of this past weekend's action preview everything in all of motorsports including NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, High Limit, and World of OutlawsBy Zack Brown

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S2E23: NASCAR got Corny in Iowa, Sprint Car's Million Dollar Week 32:45

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Zack and Jeff Brown recap all of this past weekend's action in motorsports including Ryan Blaney's impressive win at Iowa and World of Outlaws at Knoxville. They look ahead to the million dollar purse week for sprint cars at Huset's Speedway and preview all of this week's racing action! Use discount code ZBMEDIA to get $20 off of SeatGeek!…

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Valerie Thompson, Queen of Speed 59:11

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One day in the late Nineties, Valerie Thompson accidentally got on a motorcycle. She was hooked immediately, and so began an impressive career in drag racing and land speed attempts. Valerie is the fastest female on two wheels, a member of the 200 and 300 mile per hour clubs, and holds ten world records. She’s a member of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hal…

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S2E22: Racing Invades Iowa 31:31

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview the NASCAR races at Iowa Speedway and the World of Outlaws at Knoxville! Use Discount code ZBMEDIA to get $20 off from SeatGeek! Use Discount code ZBHP to get 10% off from Dubby Energy!By Zack Brown

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Jason Line talks Engine Blocks E84 Hidden Horsepower 1:08:30

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Multi-Time NHRA World Champion Jason Line joins the Hidden Horsepower podcast to talk about Bonneville, Danny Jesel's Equal 8 and the new JLine Engine Blocks and Cylinder Heads. Jason also reveals a possible return to driving duties at the US Nationals later this Summer. He was our first guest, and now he's our latest guest on this must watch episo…

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S2E21: Davey Brown's Special Birthday Presents, Gateway Recap, and Top 5 Coolest Trophies 1:00:44

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Zack and Jeff Brown recap all of the weekend's action in motorsports including Davey Brown's 90th birthday weekend wins with the Kreitz 69k. They preview upcoming racing action in NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, High Limit Racing, and World of Outlaws! They then list their Top 5 Coolest Trophies in Motorsports Go to dubby.gg and use discount code ZBHP for 1…

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Bob Gurr: Designing Dreams 1:13:19

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Although he had a legendary career as a Disney Imagineer, Bob Gurr originally trained in automotive design. In his youth, Bob was a hot rodder and custom guy. He attended Art Center and was hired by Ford Motor Company before deciding to leave Detroit and make his living back in California, helping to conceive and build an entirely new world of wond…

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SAE at Kettering: Students in the lab, on the track and in the air 41:47

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Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Jennifer Bastiaan, one of Kettering's SAE faculty advisers, and students Braydin Jones and Benjamin Spore, discuss all things SAE

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Jay Zolko of Zolko Racing Engines E83 Total Seal Piston Rings 1:00:01

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Jay Zolko of Zolko Racing Engines joins Hidden Horsepower. Jay gives the details of how he became a successful performance engine shop owner at just 38 years old. Jay is the next generation personified. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello pepper Jay with questions about his latest projects and his future plans.…

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S2E20: In Studio Indianapolis 500 Recap 43:15

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Zack and Jeff Brown record in studio to recap the Indianapolis 500, Coke 600, and all of the Memorial Day weekend racing action! They also look ahead to this week's slate of racing. Go to dubby.gg and use discount code ZBHP for 10% off your order SeatGeek Discount Code: ZBMEDIA for $20 offBy Zack Brown

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S2E19: All Star Beatdown(s), Massive Memorial Day Weekend for Motorsports! 55:43

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Zack and Jeff Brown give their take on the action at North Wilkesboro Speedway, including the fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Both discuss the upcoming racing for Memorial Day Weekend and prepare to embark on their journey to the Indianapolis 500! Use Discount Code ZBMEDIA for $20 off SeatGeek Use Discount Code ZBHP to get 10% off …

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SLEEPER! Prius V8 54:55

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You know what they say: "LS swap everything". And that's became the General Motors LS family of V8 engines is cheap high performance for nearly every drifter, street rodder and resto-modder. But what putting an LS in a tired, high mileage econobox? That's what Brant Stephenson did. He shoehorned an LS into a Toyota Prius and created an intriguing s…

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Late night dyno tests, Pro Stock, and Lee Shepherd's desk, Darin Morgan talks Hidden Horsepower 11:44

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Darin Morgan has a rich history in engine building, from designing engines that race in the NHRA HEMI Challenge to working at Reher-Morrison, this life-long Pro Stock engine builder shares his journey on Hidden Horsepower.By Hidden Horsepower

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Mr Roller Lifter, Ed Morel Talks Hidden Horsepower 32:35

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From INDY to NASCAR and the NHRA, Ed Morel shares stories from his career with Joe Castello and Lake Speed Jr.For more great engine tech, check out @EnginePerformanceExpo For more episodes of the Hidden Horsepower podcast, check out the full Hidden Horsepower playlist. • HIDDEN HORSEPOWER For more on Joe Castello, check out @WFORadio For more on La…

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S2E18: NASCAR All Star Week, Winless Streaks Snapped, and Indy 500 Practice Begins 40:26

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Zack and Jeff Brown cover all of this week's action in the motorsports world including previewing the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, recapping Darlington, previewing NHRA and sprint cars with High Limit Racing and World of Outlaws! Get your next event tickets now at SeatGeek! Use Discount code ZBMEDIA to get $20 off your purchase!…

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S2E17: NASCAR Throwback Week, Best Paint Schemes, and Outlaws vs Posse 49:10

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview racing action for throwback weekend in Darlington and talk about their favorite schemes. World of Outlaws Sprints head to PA to take on the Posse for the Morgan Cup, and High Limit Racing is back at it for three more races! Checkout SeatGeek for your next event tickets using discount code: ZBMEDIA for $20 off your purcha…

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Sinuhe Xavier: Tranquilo Trails 1:32:07

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The wide open spaces of the American West- especially the deserts- have always held a special appeal. Sinuhe Xavier knows this well. He's explored thousands of square miles, mostly in Land Rovers, while at the same time writing, photographing and filming the landscape and its secrets. He's skied professionally, ridden motorcycles in South America, …

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Mr Plug Wire, Mark Vieau Talks Hidden Horsepower 30:19

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Mr. Plug Wire, Mark Vieau joins Hidden Horsepower from the 2024 Engine Performance Expo for a wide ranging conversation about his career from his start in Funny Cars to NASCAR. He reveals his heros and those who helped him along the way.By Hidden Horsepower

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S2E16 Talladega Recap, Great Weekend in Sprint Car Racing, 5 Must Have Tailgate Items, and More! 1:01:34

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Zack and Jeff Brown break down all of the NASCAR action at Talladega and preview the races for Dover. NHRA returns to Charlotte for the 4 Wide Nationals. IndyCar heads to the Barber Motorsports Complex. High Limit and Outlaws have another action packed week! Zack and Jeff end by giving their lists of 5 Must Have Items for a Tailgate SeatGeek Discou…

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Gulf Racing: The Glory Years 20:10

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The Orange and Blue of Gulf Racing is one of the most familiar liveries in motorsport. When Englishman John Wyer got together with a Texas oil executive named Grady Davis, they formed a fast friendship and a winning partnership, taking on Ferrari and the rest. From the Ford GT40 to the Mirage and Porsche 917K, this is the story behind the fast colo…

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Mike Valerio Shares The Early Days of Pro Stock on Hidden Horsepower - Total Seal Piston Rings 33:15

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Mike Valerio share his stories of the early days of Pro Stock with Lake Speed Jr. and host, Joe Castello at the 2024 Engine Performance Expo.By Hidden Horsepower

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Sammy Swindell 51:06

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In this bonus episode, Zack and Jeff Brown sit down with 3 time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion and hall of fame driver Sammy Swindell! Use Discount Code ZBMEDIA on SeatGeek for $20 off! Use Code ZBHP for 10% of your next Dubby Energy order on dubby.ggBy Zack Brown

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Robots - R - US: Robotics Czar Dan Mantz talks about REC Foundation's work to spread robotics education around the world and the VEX Robotics Work Championships the REC hosts each Arpil. 56:03

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Dan Mantz, CEO of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation talks about the upcoming 2024 VEX Robotics World Championships, sponsored by REC, the mission of the REC Foundation. their mission to grow STEM and computer science programs around the world and their venture into drones, online virtual reality and other cutting edge technologies.…

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S2E15: Texas Roundup, Outlaws Recap, and Previewing Talladega 44:50

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Zack and Jeff Brown recap the wild action from a packed weekend of racing in Texas including NASCAR and High Limit Racing. World of Outlaws put on another incredible show at I-55 Speedway. It's finally Talladega week ya'll! Use discount code ZBMEDIA for $20 off SeatGeek!By Zack Brown

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Brian Tooley - Engine Performance Expo - Total Seal Piston Rings 31:02

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Brian Tooley Racing changed the game in LS camshafts and became one of the hottest names in the performance aftermarket. So where did it all start? Brian tells his own story on this episode of the Hidden Horsepower podcast.By Hidden Horsepower

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Phillip Griot of Griot's Motors 1:22:46

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The definition of a "classic" car is changing to include the 90s and beyond, and Phillip Griot represents a new generation of restorers and experts. He owns and operates Griot's Motors in Tacoma , Washington. Phillip's dad Richard is the founder of Griot's Garage, the car care products company, so he grew up around some amazing cars. He gets excite…

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