Cars Yeah With Mark Greene

A.J. Baime is a New York Times Bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, a public speaker, and occasional on-screen personality. His books include The Arsenal of democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War, and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Go Like Hell is one of the most recommended books by guests here on Cars Yeah. Both books are critically acclaimed and in development for major motion pictures. A.J. writes for a multitude of magazines including Road & Track and he is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. He has appeared on numerous TV stations and shows including Jay Leno’s Garage and as a host and race car driver in online documentary pieces. His newest book titled 100 Dream Cars: The Best of “My Ride” is a photo book and collection of his Wall Street Journal columns published by Rizzoli.

Edward Roose is a Porsche enthusiast who works to bring clubs together and share their events, ideas, and passion for the marque. He was the president of his local Porsche Club and created a Clubs International website and a Whatsapp group of current and past club presidents. He runs his own not for profit Porsche Social Drive titled Flat 6 Fun on Facebook and he helped create and administer the International Porsche Clubs page on Facebook. Edward is also an administrator on the 996 world page focused on the Porsche 996 models and he has a DriveTribe Porsche blog as well plus a YouTube page titled 100 Percent Porsche Drive Days. Did I mention he likes Porsches?

Brittney Hamilton is an automotive photographer, model, and car enthusiast. She is driven by her passion and eye for quality and performance.  She enjoys adapting fashion to automotive design to bring creative emotion to her photography and all elements of her work. Brittney’s marque of choice is Porsche.

Arne Toman is a Christian, Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, and an Automotive Scofflaw. Arne is the co-founder and former VP of AMS Performance. He is currently starting new ventures in the automotive space and beyond. Arne built and drives the World’s Fastest Hearse and now holds the coveted Cannonball Run record with a time of just 27 hours 25 minutes covering 2,825 miles from NY to LA, a record he set with past Cars Yeah guest Doug Tabbutt. Arne also holds the Competitive Cannonball Event Record at 31 hours 45 minutes set during the 2904 in 2017. A movie car and oddball vehicle aficionado, he is a regular guest on the popular VINWIKI Car Stories on YouTube channel and writes a blog titled Arne’s Antics. You can follow Arne’s Antics on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

John Schommer is the Producer of WheelandPedalWeds, where he tells stories of a love of cars through Mixer.com/Forza and Twitch.tv/Forza. For years John has been a writer, photographer, streamer, and online personality for Turn 10 Studios, makers of the Forza Motorsport series of racing games for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. He has written over 500 racing and car culture stories and innumerable car descriptions for vehicles that have come to the Forza games. He’s interviewed the leaders, movers, and shakers of the automotive industry. As a streamer, he’s known for witty engaging discussions and deep exploration of what makes Forza games unique and fun. John’s photographed at events including the 24 Hours of LeMans, the Bathurst 1000, Long Beach Grand Prix, Formula Drift, Red Bull Rallycross, Drag racing, and 100s of car shows.  

On today's special Christmas edition of Cars Yeah, I am taking a break from my usual show format to share a little holiday spirit in appreciation for all of my listeners. I hope you will enjoy the reading of my version of Twas the Night Before Christmas.Thanks so much for tuning in each day! Mark

Jason Peters is the Founder and Owner of Mid-Century Motors and Restoration where he does paint correction and protection, complete interior and exterior detailing, interiors and upholstery work, vinyl tops and routine maintenance. He purchased his first collectible car at age 22, a 1969 Ford Galaxie 500. After a brief career in HR, Jason discovered McPherson College and was accepted to their restoration school. While learning his trade he got involved in their on-campus car club, C.A.R.S. While in school he acquired his dream car, a 1958 Edsel and after graduating he went to work at SMS Auto Fabrics and after two years he opened his own company with an emphasis on cars from the 40s through the 70s.

James Roe is a 21-year-old, F3 Americas racer from Ireland. He started racing as a child and amassed podium finishes and record-breaking results. In the Ginetta class, he earned four victories and pole positions and broke the junior lap record at Ireland’s famed Mondello Park. He’s raced in the Irish Supercar RT2000, Formula Ford 1600, and today in the F3 Americas. While racing Formula Ford, James set a yet-unbroken lap record previously held by Formula One racer David Coulthard. James was nominated for the ‘Irish Young Racing Driver of the Year’ award and he has been named the Motorsport Ireland/Dunlop, Irish Sports Council Young Racing Driver of the Month. He was also selected for the inaugural ‘Irish Motor Racing Academy, Team Ireland’.

Catherine Sutton left her job at DreamWorks, a place she had been since it was a startup. She and her ex-husband started a crazy little business called Johnson Motors, where motorcycles, art, books, magazines, and clothing all collided together in a great little store tucked down an alley in Pasadena, California. She developed a passion for cars and their mechanical and practical perspective and has participated in vintage car rallies since 2012 in California and Arizona. When she’s not driving, she spends time as a CASA volunteer for foster youth and she is on the board of Checkered Flag 200, a premier membership group for the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.  

Jan Matthias has been actively involved in the design profession for over 35 years, starting out in the position as chief designer for Porsche Design in Austria where he worked with Butzi Porsche, responsible for product design and project acquisition in Europe and the United States. In 1979 he started his own design business and worked in a wide variety of industries and countries. In the late 90s, Jan worked at Designworks/USA – BMW in Los Angeles on two specific aircraft interior design projects while supporting their international marketing efforts. He also worked with The Boeing Company in Seattle. He has earned awards from Art Center College of Design, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the City of Beverly Hills, the Florida Design Council, Stuttgart Design Center and he is a recent recipient of the prestigious ‘Red Dot’ design award in Germany.

Samuel Spirer is the owner and operator of Wicked Auto Protection located in Orange County, California. He started his business after moving to California from Boston in 2013. At Wicked Auto Protection, they provide car care services including cleaning, polishing, waxing, sealants, and ceramic coatings. Samuel’s approach is custom paint protection, restyling, and detailing specializing in Feynlab Ceramic coatings, a self-healing ceramic protection. He also applies clear film, window tinting, vinyl wraps, does wheel repair, powder coating, and more. Classics and modern cars, he restores old, tired paint, eliminates swirl marks and surface defects, applies a long-lasting protective coating, and or film to protect and preserve the value of your new, or used vehicle.

Toni Avery got in on the ground floor at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles as the only full-time female driving coach where she not only obtained world-class training in driving and right-seat coaching but also became a Porsche Certified Driving Instructor able to handle any vehicle in their lineup. After two-and-a-half years at Porsche, Toni now wears many hats in the industry including Director of Communications at HG Trackside in addition to other automotive companies assisting in marketing and social media and is also an automotive consultant for various companies. She continues to coach on a part-time basis at the Porsche Experience Center, and also sits right seat with teen drivers for BRAKES, a teen defensive driving program that travels the country aimed at helping teens become better, safer drivers. BRAKES is founded by past two-time Cars Yeah guest Doug Herbert. Toni also holds an SCCA full competition race license. Her website and social media channels are titled GirlsDriveFastToo.com wh

Tony Callas is the owner and CEO of Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California. He is also the Technical Director for The Porsche Club of America. Callas Rennsport, in addition to service work, restores classic collector cars including vintage Porsche 911s, 914s, and 356s, and is one of two premier shops in the country that service Porsche 959s. Tony grew up in his father’s shop, Rennsport Porsche Works in Texas and was servicing Porsches at 10 years old, rebuilt his first engine at 16, and at 18 went to the Porsche Factory School and started working in racing. He’s worked for Roock Racing, Seikel Motorsport, Champion Racing, Rohr Motorsport, Reiser-Callas Rennsport, Peterson White-Lightning, and earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and Le Mans, where Tony was Mechanic of the Year for Porsche. 

Dana Rapoport works with TechForce Foundation indulging in her passion for automobiles while working on important issues including getting the next generation, and more women, into the automotive industry. Techforce is aligned with LeMay, America’s Automotive Trust and the RPM Foundation to advance education and opportunities in automotive careers. Dana is also an active member of the Board of the CCCA Arizona, past committee member for the Arizona Concours, past Select Chair of the inaugural Las Vegas Concours along with many other car-related activities. She’s participated in many automotive rallies and often speaks at car events.

Lara is a professional precision driver who works in movies doubling for actresses including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Connelly, Mary Louise Parker, and others. On her Instagram account, under @thatporschegirl, Lara shares her passion for Porsche, a marque she has loved since she was 12 years old. She also works in fashion as a fit model in the Los Angeles area. She drives a 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo, a 1969 Porsche 911T and a 2016 Porsche Macan S that is her daily driver. Lara is part of a group of women who are enthusiasts for the brand and who work to bring together more women who are automotive enthusiasts to be involved with related drives, events, and much more.

Preeth Kumar shares his passion for automobiles by writing and marketing a digital magazine titled Its Preeth Kumar on Instagram.  He grew up in New Jersey in a family where car culture was central to their lives. He started autocrossing in his E46 M3 and his need for speed grew. He sold Porsches at Manhatten Motorcars in New York City and Rusnak Porsche in Westlake after moving out west to Pasadena, California where he embraces the SoCal car culture with open arms. He and past Cars Yeah guest Vinita Khilnani have fun with a humor site on Instagram titled The Indian Aunties. He’s a Contributing Writer for L.A. Dreams Magazine and active in a multitude of automotive track events and car clubs.  

Lasse Bauer is a Denmark-based artist renowned for his custom automotive work created for car brands, automotive events, and discerning private collectors. He is a former advertising art director with over 30 years of experience and a portfolio of clients including Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Marlboro, and P&G. Throughout his career he has worked with 9-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, the Concours of Elegance London, Audi Sport, Porsche Club Los Angeles, and many automotive brands, collectors, and motoring enthusiasts. Today he devotes much of his time artistically exploring his all-consuming passion for cars.

Christina Brinkerhoff is producing a documentary about her mother, past Cars Yeah guest Renee Brinkerhoff – as she conquers 7 continents driving in a 1956 Porsche 356. They are fresh off the 36-day Peking to Paris endurance rally that took place this past summer. The next challenge will be in Kenya in the East African Safari Classic Rally, a 9-day, 5,000 km run through Kenya and Tanzania. Prior to Africa Renee ran the La Carrera Panamericana in Mexico, The Targa Tasmania in Australia, and The Caminos del Inca in South America. They will challenge the Antarctica Ice Challenge in 2121. Christina is a graduate of the USC Film School and a former talent agent. Through their Valkyrie Gives Foundation, she and her mom raise awareness of and funding for efforts against the global problem of child trafficking.

Doug Tabbutt is the Founder of Switchcars, a Cleveland-based sports car dealership and specialty Porsche consulting and brokerage service. He sources automobiles from private collectors, customers, and dealers, never from wholesale auctions. His focus is a verifiable history and condition report so that you can purchase with confidence. Doug is also an authorized dealer for Trailex aluminum sports car trailers. Along with his co-driver Arne Toman, Doug recently broke the New York to Los Angeles Cannonball Run record. Regular listeners will remember past record holder Ed Bolian, a guest here on Cars Yeah.

Rod Newlove is the President of Automotive Parts Distributors/APD with 4 locations in western Canada. It is a company that’s been in business since 1981. The primary focus of APD today is much more than the distribution of quality/brand name auto parts to the company’s independent automotive shop customer base. APD is committed to ongoing investments in technology and processes to make them a leader in the industry related to online ordering, inventory management, warehouse systems and the GPS tracking of deliveries. Rod’s past includes racing rear engine dragsters, building a Manta Kit Car, restoring a ’67 Camaro and 25+ Harleys over the past 30 years. In 2002 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for volunteer work mentoring young people.