V8 Radio

This time, Mike and Kevin swap stories about two of the hottest summer automotive events, the Hot Rod Power Tour and the Street Machine Nationals in DuQuoin, IL! Mike and his buddy Robert cruised on several legs of the Power Tour, and Kevin and the V8TV crew were on hand at the Street Machine Nationals showing cars from the V8 Speed & Resto Shop and shooting V8TV Television coverage. This episode kicks off with another tricky set of trivia questions, and doesn't let off the gas 'till the end!

As classic car enthusiasts, we know that sometimes things don't go the way we wish. Parts wear out and break, new parts sometimes don't work right out of the box, and things that were once fixed can change with usage. Although frustrating, it's just part of the joys of old car ownership. On this episode, Mike and Kevin chat about how to handle things when they don't go smoothly. There's also the usual trivia questions and goofy stories from our two "regular guy" hosts.

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike and Kevin cover fun things about classic and muscle car auctions, and not just the typical dramatic auction action. Later, the conversation veers to restoration standards and how enthusiasts have far greater access to tools and techniques today then in years past. They also reminisce about some of the crazy projects they attempted in their youth, mostly out of necessity, and how they approach things differently today. Throw in a couple good trivia questions and a few more laughs and you’ve got an inexplicably exuberant episode of V8 Radio!

The "Experts" are quick to point out the value of classic and muscle cars, but on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike and Kevin discuss elements that many might not consider when assigning value to their classic cars.

Welcome to a super-special episode of V8 Radio, the companion program to the 200th episode of Muscle Car Of The Week! In this episode, we’re airing the complete interview we recorded with 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser recorded at the 2016 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago. This interview was a special stage presentation where Unser gave us the story about the amazing 1969 Ford Torino Pike’s Peak racer he drove to victory in 1969. The legendary cast of characters in the story includes Bunkie Knudsen, Smokey Yunick, Bill Stroppe, Holman & Moody, and many others, and Unser tells the fascinating story as if it happened yesterday. The car is a purpose-built stock car built by Bill Stroppe and Holman & Moody and is powered by a Smokey Yunick built Boss 429. Unser had not seen the car since ‘69, but he was surprised to learn that the car remains in as-raced condition today. He went on to share many stories of racing in general, and how to be a winner not only on the track but also in life, and a great recollection of a huge party after a winning snowmobile racing season! The display was a huge hit at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and the car is a very special piece of racing history in the Brothers Collection. Enjoy the show!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike and Kevin discuss some tips for working with a machine shop, and also some considerations for preparing your classic or Muscle Car for summer road trip. Later, Kevin tells the story of tracking down his Dad's long-lost motorcycle and reveals some tricks on how to seek out an old car using some car-guy detective work. Also, Mike gives us a GTO engine update and Kevin shares the news about the 1966 Galaxie 7-L restored at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop landing on the cover of Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine. Throw in a couple automotive trivia questions and you have a jam-packed extended length special episode of V8 Radio!

The world needs more technicians in a variety of fields, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste recap a recent visit to Ranken Technical College and their spring job fair where Kelle and Kevin met dozens of new automotive technicians entering the workforce. They also have fun with another trivia question, some project updates, and a few laughs and you've got another exasperating episode of V8 Radio!

There are good times and bad times when working in your garage on classic cars, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste share some tips to help your garage time more successful, enjoyable, and less stressful. Throw in the trivia question, some project stories, and a few laughs and you've got another super-thrilling episode of V8 Radio!

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste go back in time as Mike made the mistake of asking Kevin how he got started in this business. It started back in 1996 when Kevin and his buddy Paul Wieshuber embarked on the Hot Rod Power Tour in a car worthy of a junkyard, and it all went downhill from there. Who'd have thought he would have landed a job with Hot Rod and eventually start V8TV and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop? They also chat about the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 427 R-Code featured on Muscle Car Of The Week, ratchet up the trivia questions, and have a few laughs on this episode.

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about enjoying a warm day in the winter time and favorite cruising tunes, flying drones, thermal cameras, a '57 Nomad, and more!

This time, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about some of the recent events like PRI Show, the MCACN show, and also some updates from the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. Somehow they end up on flying lessons, but you know how these things go. V8 Radio is the perfect garage companion when you are too busy concentrating on your project to have to pay attention to an important radio show!

Mike & Kevin chat about the summer car events like the V8TV Drive-In Cruise, building models, Mike's GTO, and weather nostalgia is good or bad.

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste provide on-scene coverage of the 2016 Car Craft Magazine Summer Nationals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team was invited to display the freshly 1969 COMP Cams Camaro in the Pro Builders Shootout and Mike & Kev held court.

On this episode, Kevin Oeste and co-host Mike Clarke cover the summertime car events, the induction of Dave McClelland into the NHRA Hall Of Fame, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals with special appearance of Bobby Unser, Mike's GTO, and more!

V8TV Host Kevin Oeste interviews Mike Clarke about his 1967 Pontiac GTO project, events, and more.