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321: Justin Lapriore is an Automotive Filmmaker Who Covers The Amelia Island Concours and More Aug 25, 2015

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Justin Lapriore runs LetsMakeMedia, a modern digital video production company showcasing the art of craft through short films. LetsMakeMedia forges short documentary style films with an easily recognizable style, capturing automobiles, music, food and drink, as well as the artists/craftsmen and women who create and maintain these arts. But it is the automobile which is closest to Justin’s heart, and his fascination undoubtedly started as a toddler with post-bath hair drying rides in his father’s 289 Shelby Cobra.

320: Colin McLemore from Mac's Tiedowns an Entrepreneur With a Passion for Cars Aug 24, 2015

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Colin McLemore is the Founder at Mac’s Tie Downs in Sandpoint, Idaho. He started his company in 1993 realizing a need for high quality and safe tie-down systems for trailer sand truck beds. His patented VersaTie Tracks and Connectors have become the standard in the industry used by the best trailer builders in the country. Mac’s TieDowns sell a complete line of track, connectors, deck and specialty hardware and straps on their website. - See more at: http://carsyeah.com/ourportfolio/320-colin-mclemore/?preview=true&preview_id=4182&preview_nonce=209bc79294#sthash.EaQquVk9.dpuf

319: Peter Zawadzki from Classics and Exotics Where You Can Rent The Car of Your Dreams Aug 21, 2015

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Peter Zawadzki is the Founder and CEO of Classics and Exotics. Operating in Massachusetts he brings a new and unique “sharing economy” in to the car enthusiast’s garage. Classic and exotic car enthusiasts can now offset their car ownership costs by renting their cars to pre-screened, highly qualified renters. Whether a person is looking for a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air for a night out on the town or a 1979 Ferrari 308 for a drive down the coast, Classics&Exotics connects owners with renters and is free to join with no costly membership fees. Peter’s ultimate goal is to introduce a new generation of enthusiasts into the joy of classic and exotic car ownership.

318: John Wessels is a South African Automotive Model Builder and Sculpture Artist Aug 20, 2015

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John Wessels lives in South Africa and has been building model cars for decades. In 2004 it was his automotive passion that lead him to start designing and creating automotive sculptures. He founded AutCourture after showing his retro-deco designs at Techno Classics Essen in 2005. John established relations with two contacts, one in Holland and the other in England where his metal and painted metal sculptures are represented and sold to discerning collectors from around the world.

317: Jesse Iwuji, a Naval Academy graduate, is a surface warfare officer who Races Nascar Aug 19, 2015

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Jesse Iwuji, a Naval Academy graduate, is a surface warfare officer with two deployments under his belt. Assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California he spends his weekends at racetracks competing with the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series team. When Jesse’s not on the track you’ll find him driving his Corvette on the wonderful roads around Laguna Seca. Jesse recently received approval to drive in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.

316: Casey M. Annis is the Publisher and Editor at Parabolica Publishing where they produce Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar Magazines Aug 18, 2015

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Casey M. Annis is the Publisher and Editor at Parabolica Publishing where they produce Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar magazine, the Petersen Museum’s Finish Line and Petersen Quarterly, Alfa Owner, and The Oily Rag magazines. He founded Parabolica Publishing in 1997 after a career in biology, anatomy and neurobiology. Along with this passion for automobiles Casey is a long distance open-ocean paddleboard racer who’s competed in the 32-mile Catalina to Manhattan Beach race and the 32-mile Molokai to Oahu race.

315: John Klevens Co-Owner of Metropolitan Detail in Lynwood, Washington Aug 17, 2015

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John Kleven started his first business at the age of 12 and is entrepreneurship hasn’t slowed. In 2005 John and long time friend Benjamin Nussbaum opened Metropolitan Detail in Lynwood, Washington. There they care for their customers vehicles and provide them with loaners, a service few detailer’s provide. In addition to detailing vehicles Metropolitan Detail applies XPEL paint protection, dent removal and paint correction, window tinting, and more. They also offer a boutique where customers can purchase products at their facility or on their website.

314: Dan Quarnstrom is the author of Joyride Flatout, his new book about hot rods and dream machines Aug 14, 2015

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Dan Quarnstrom is the author of Joyride Flatout, his new book about hot rods and dream machines. He is a veteran 3D and visual development designer based in Los Angeles, who spent more than 15 years as a creative director, art director, and designer at the award-winning Rhythm & Hues Studios. Over the course of his career, he has worked on several animated films, designed the iconic Coca-Cola polar bears during the '90s, and seen his designs featured in Rolling Stone. Dan teaches at Art Center College of Design, The Laguna Academy, and the Art Institute. Whether it's a rock-and-roll poster, character design, fantasy environment, or 3-D animation, Dan loves to bring ideas to life.

313: Artist Harold Cleworth Talks About His First Book An Artfulllife Aug 13, 2015

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Harold Cleworth is known as the “Painter Laureate of the car”. His lifetime of work grace homes, offices, and galleries, around the world. He’s painted album covers for the Rolling Stones, The Who, and automotive pieces for manufacturers, celebrities, drivers, and enthusiasts who commission paintings of their automobiles. He’s created upwards of 300 works on canvas over the years and thousands of posters and prints. Harold has just released his book An Artfulllife. It’s his legacy and presents his lifetime of work that represents his style and masterful impressions of the automobile over time. I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Howard on July 1, 2014 when he appeared on Cars Yeah as my 22 guest and it’s wonderful to welcome him back to talk about his new book.

312: Vu Nguyen is the National Director of the Porsche Club of America Aug 12, 2015

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Vu Nguyen is the Executive Director of the Porsche Club of America. The PCA puts on more than 3,000 events annually in 13 different Zones that contain 144 Regions including the Club’s Annual Porsche Parade. Vu joined the PCA in 2005 when the club had just over 52,000 members and that number has swelled to over 71,000 today. Add affiliate and family members and that number is 115,000 people. He and the Executive Council manage the PCA National Office and oversee a vast number of programs and events for Porsche enthusiasts around the country. Did I mention his collection of over 400 1:18 model cars?

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