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For Legacy NHRA Royalty Melanie Johnson, Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA. May 12, 2025

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Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory.

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive Apr 28, 2025

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Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures.

Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide such as covering the Saudi Crown Prince Car Show in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, to events much closer to home.

With a keen eye for detail, she continues to be tenacious and ambitious delivering a wide range of content, from technical reports to her in depth coverage of SEMA.

Discover the woman who is as easy going as your favorite episode of I love Lucy, or as fierce and driven as a honey badger.

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary Apr 21, 2025

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Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit.

Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetracks as his "mini me," to rebuilding engines and painting her own minibike, her life has revolved around automobiles.

Her journey took a pivotal turn at age 13 when she enrolled in the DRIVE One Detroit program, where she discovered automotive design and clay sculpting under the guidance of industry mentors. where this early exposure set the foundation for a remarkable career leading her to become a full-time clay sculptor at General Motors Design and the founder of MR Design LLC, where she creates stunning vehicle designs and custom parts.

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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details Apr 07, 2025

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Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile example available, you may just be looking at his work!

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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them Mar 31, 2025

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Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management.

Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop, Abby acknowledges the challenges of managing partners and sponsors in the industry by emphasizing the importance of being valuable to each partner, maintaining a good image andbeing accessible to fans while balancing her responsibilities on being a positive role model for young female race car drivers.

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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast Mar 24, 2025

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From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action also holds a Land speed record, a top alcohol dragsters license, an incredible insight into motorsports marketing and is the host & owner of one of the most popular automotive podcasts anywhere, Cars Yeah!

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Lights, Camera…Action! Trevor Larkin Sets the Tone for Excitement Mar 17, 2025

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Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite television shows.

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Born a Twin, Super comp Racer Kayleigh Beakley has No Problem Standing Out Mar 03, 2025

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A regular at the track by the age of 5, Kayleigh Beakley quickly progressed to junior dragsters by 11 to stock eliminator and today competes regularly in super comp as she continues her rise toward her ultimate goal, piloting her 11,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster.

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The Man on the Mic and Public Relations Manager, Mike Garland is Back Recapping forty years of Carlisle Events, What’s new for 2025 and Always, Great Events and Great Food Not to Miss Feb 24, 2025

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Longtime friend of the show, an all-around good guy is the public relations manager of Carlisle Events where is jack of all trades skills truly shine.

Outside of his day job, you can hear his silky vocal pipes over the air, voicing radio and television commercials, calling play by play of local sports, event specific content, recording of onsite public address announcements and assisting with customer relations.

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