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231: John Lohavichan Talks About Launching his New Car Care Product Gleamfire Apr 21, 2015

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John Lohavichan is the Founder and President of Gleamfire in Belmont, Massachusetts. He’s developed a new and innovative car washing system that eliminates the need for the traditional bucket and water. His new product design enables the enthusiasts to safely clean their vehicles with less water both inside and outside of the garage. He’s an MBA from Vanderbilt University and has 20 years of experience as a Product Manager building software products for startups and financial services firms. Gleamfire is John’s first entrepreneurial step in to new product development in the automotive industry.

230: Joe Marshall from Mule Expedition Outfitters Shares Some Adventure Apr 20, 2015

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Joe Marshall is a designer and fabricator with a background in aerospace engineering. As co-owner of Mule Expedition Outfitters, an expedition vehicle outfitter and customizing shop in Issaquah Washington, Joe and his team provide products and services geared toward extended back country travel. Joe draws from a 15 year career in aerospace and a passion for the outdoors. Even the name of the company was derived from the US Army acronym M.U.L.E. which stands for Multifunctional, Utility, Logistic Equipment. Joe and his wife Dana are creating a community of adventures that share a passion and respect for the environment, cultures, and the traveling lifestyle.

229: Steve Kittrell from Sports Car Market Magazine Apr 17, 2015

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Steve Kittrell is a freelance automotive writer, conducts automotive valuations, and the National Account Executive at Sports Cars Market magazine. He comes from a family of automotive enthusiast and his passion for the rare and blue chip Italian marques grew when he operated T. Rutlands West Ferrari Parts in Monterey, California before moving to Sports Car Market. Steve is recent contributor to The Prancing Horse Magazine and VeloceToday.com run by Peter Vack a past Cars Yeah guest. He is a judge at Ferraris for the Ferrari Club of America and he is the emcee at the San Luis Obispo Concours.

228: David Swig from Bonhams Motoring Auctions and the California Mille Driving Event Apr 16, 2015

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David Swig is a Specialist in Bonhams Collectors' Motorcars Department. His work includes consigning and researching vintage cars and maintaining an active presence in the historic motoring scene. He is a lifelong automobile enthusiast and a regular participant in historic car activities including circuit racing, road tours, and Concours events. His father, the late California motoring pioneer Martin Swig, introduced David to his own unique version of California car culture; David consequently grew up immersed in the vintage car hobby. He and his brother, Howard, organize the internationally renowned California Mille 1000-mile historic sports car tour each April. A San Francisco native, Swig can often be found racing his 1957 Monsterati Special.

227: Dom Miliano, Journalist, Photographer and Motorsports Marketing Resources Contributor Apr 15, 2015

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Dom Miliano is the editor for Motorsports Marketing Resources, MMR. He is a contributor to several other automotive magazines including: Robb Report, Vintage Motorsport, Cavallino, Victory lane, Autoweek, Prancing Horse, Panorama and many others where he writes about cars, conducts road tests and provides photography. Dom also writes and contributes to numerous concours and racing event programs.

226: Johnny O'Connell, Racer for Cadillac Racing ATS-VR Coupe Apr 14, 2015

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Johnny O’Connell is a three time World Challenge GT Driver Champion. He races the number 3 Cadillac Racing ATS-VR Coupe. With back-to-back-to-back GT driver’s championships in 2012, 2013, and 2014 he was instrumental in Cadillac winning consecutive manufacturer titles. He is recognized as one of North America’s most talented and versatile racing drivers and he started his career in formula cars in 1987. He’s raced Indy Cars, numerous endurance races, and he won his class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his first outing plus he’s the first American driver to win four times at Le Mans. He’s a three-time ALMS GT1 Champion and he holds a black-belt in Karate.

225: Moses Ludel from 4WD Mechanix Magazine Share a Lifetime of Automotive Journalism Apr 13, 2015

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Moses Ludel launched 4WD Mechanix Magazine online in 2010 with a focus on high definition technical how-to video, of-road performance, powersport and motorized, outdoor lifestyles. He is the author of the best-selling Jeep Owner’s Bible and six additional Bentley Publishers titles. His career as a writer, photojournalist, and videographer has spanned over three decades. He’s written more than 3,400 feature length magazine and newspaper articles, technical columns, and more than 20,000 published photo credits in books, magazines, and newspapers. He has written for almost all of the best-known magazines in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan.

223: Frank Patek, Executive Director of the BMW Club of America Apr 10, 2015

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Frank Patek is the Executive Director of the BMW Car Club of America, the largest single marque car club in the world. The Club publishes a monthly magazine, Roundel, and a weekly e publication Roundel Weekly. They explore everything the BMW lifestyle offers including: High Performance Driving Events, Car Control Clinics, Autocrosses, Concours, Show and Shines, social events, leadership development and Club Racing. Their project Street Survival is the creation of the BMW Car Club of America Foundation and is the club’s teen safe driving program. I am a long standing and proud member of the Club.

224: Gary Wales, The Prince of Wales Talks About Building La Bestioni, Bentleys and Rolls Royce Apr 10, 2015

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Gary Wales, the Prince of Wales, is a collector, builder, dreamer, and automotive expert. He’s been involved with the Rolls Royce and Bentley Club for many years participating in tours, concours events, and more. Gary is well known for taking old derelict vehicles and building period customs, recreations of magnificent stature. He’s restored concours winning cars including Pebble Beach award winners. Lately he’s built the magnificent Le Besteoni, effectionately known as Rusty II, the 7th in a series of custom built coachworks using American built vehicles. He’s one of the most unique and kindest people I’ve known and he is very well respected in the automotive world by collectors and builders alike.

222: Larry Webster Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track Magazine Apr 08, 2015

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Larry Webster is the Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track, overseeing the development of the brand across print, web, broadcast, and tablet platforms. Prior to this assignment, Larry was the Automotive Editor for Popular Mechanics and was the Technical Director for Car and Driver, where he served as the magazine’s chief test driver and instructor. He has a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University and is the graduate of several Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) programs.

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