School of Hot Rod Radio

We’re talking today with the Lazier family while at the Wings & Wheels Car & Air Show in Vail, Colorado. Buddy Lazier and his father Bob Lazier talk about a 1973 (or 1974) De Tomaso Pantera that they used to own.

In 1996, our guest Buddy Lazier, won the Indianapolis 500. While attending the 4th Annual Wings & Wheels Car & Air Show in Vail, Colorado, host Alan Taylor sits down with Buddy and his father, Bob Lazier. Alan, Buddy and Bob take some time to talk about how new car developments are tried out first on the race track and then offered to consumers.

While at the 4th Annual Vail Automotive Classic Wheels & Wings Show, host Alan Taylor sits down with the Lazier Family: Buddy, Bob, and Flinn. We take some time to learn about Lazier Partners Racing and the new car they added. Also, we discuss how racing injuries have affected the sport and how it changes over generations. Buddy also tells us what it was like to win the Indianapolis 500 back in 1996!

It's time for an encore airing of School of Hot Rod! Alan Taylor is our substitute teacher and he’s brought along Professor Aaron Hagar! Throughout the hour, Alan and Aaron discuss everything from Aaron’s band, Fightclub, and his shop, Rat Runners Garage, to his family, his father, and his love for rat rods.

Alan Taylor is the "substitute" teacher this hour of School of Hot Rod and today he’s brought along Aaron Hagar! Aaron, the owner of Rat Runners Garage and the son of Sammy Hagar, talks with Alan about Hot August Nights that they both just attended.

Professor Aaron Hagar fills us in on his business, Rat Runners Garage, and why he loves doing it. Aaron gives us the details on the uniqueness that is rat rods and why he tries to preserve the originality of the cars. Aaron also talks about the story behind "I Can’t Drive 55" by his dad, Sammy Hagar.

Aaron Hagar has been formed a band called "Fightclub" with other sons of famous musicians, including Andrew Hagar (Aaron’s brother), Ry Kihn (son of 70’s and 80’s pop icon Greg Kihn), Trevor William Church (son of bassist Bill Church) and Tony Montanez. Aaron and the guys are working to get the funding to kickstart their band. Switching gears, Aaron and Alan Taylor discuss how Rat Runners Garage got started and when Aaron developed a love for cars.

When did Aaron Hagar become a car guy? He’s got the pictures to show that it started as early as when he was two years old. Aaron talks about how his son is showing an interest in cars and how much it excites him. We also get the details on Rat Runners Garage crew.

When did Aaron Hagar become a car guy? He’s got the pictures to show that it started as early as when he was two years old. Aaron talks about how his son is showing an interest in cars and how much it excites him. We also get the details on Rat Runners Garage crew.

Aaron Hagar and Alan Taylor wrap up this hour of School of Hot Rod by summing up Aaron’s life as a car guy.

We’re kicking off another all new hour of School of Hot Rod by bringing on Aaron Hagar to co-host beside host Alan Taylor! Alan gives us his thoughts on his recent test drive of the Mercedes-Benz and whether or not he’s accepting the new and improved technology in cars.

Aaron Hagar, Alan Taylor and guest Ron Goralski are talking today about why people who are not technologically savvy are good to have around. Ron tells us a story about how his knowledge proved useful while flying in a plane that was diving down.

Our guest today, Ron Goralski, talks about how he first developed a love for cars and what inspired him to get into building rat rods. Co-host Aaron Hagar and Alan Taylor talk with Ron about the well-known car guys that have had ties to Lake Tahoe, where Ron and Aaron live.

Alan Taylor likes to have control over his radio show, just like guest Ron Goralski likes to have control over all of his car project. Alan tells us a story about a car falling on him when he was younger and how it helped teach him a lesson.

Alan Taylor likes to have control over his radio show, just like guest Ron Goralski likes to have control over all of his car project. Alan tells us a story about a car falling on him when he was younger and how it helped teach him a lesson.