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In The Fast Lane With Nick Scavo on The V8 Radio Podcast

Is it back to the track for Scavo in 2020?

Street car drag racing legend and good friend Nick Scavo joins Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q Ball" Clarke on latest episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Nick shares stories of Fast Times Motorworks, racing his '57 Chevy as a teen, and of course, his iconic 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Plus, is there's a hint of Nick and engine builder Jeff D'Agostino returning to the race track in 2020? There's never a shortage of fun stories with Nick, and they even got him to play along in the automotive trivia contest. Get ready for the fastest hour in V8 Radio history!

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The Future of Automotive Events with Peter MacGillivray V8 Radio Podcast

Are shows dead? We think not!

Car enthusiasts are itching to get out and goto automotive events, car shows, and trade shows, but what does the future hold? On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, special guest Bonnier Corporation Vice President Peter MacGillivray answers the question... are automotive events dead? There is plenty of insight for those who want to have a successful show experience, enthusiasts and businesses alike. Hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke even get Peter to provide a trivia question, and he brought it for sure. There's all this and much more in the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

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1964 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup Restoration and LS Engine Conversion at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

The V8 Speed & Resto Shop Crew recently finished a complete restoration on this 1964 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck including suspension, rust repair and sheet metal fabrication, and more. They installed a GM L92 6.2 liter V8 powered by a Mast Motorsports ECM and using Holley accessory drive brackets, oil pan, and Hooker exhaust manifolds. A Mast cam and valve springs were installed, yielding approximately 525 horsepower. A TCI 4L60E transmission is used to provide an overdrive gear, and the truck rolls on Mob Steel 20" wheels. The finish is satin black with a charcoal silver roof, wheels, and side trim insert, and the bed is all new wood. The interior featured a leather seat, Vintage Air A/C, a Dakota Digital box to allow the original speedometer to work with the modern transmission, upgraded audio, and more. Click "Read More" for the photo gallery and video of the process!

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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278

V8 Radio Podcast: Hot Rod Power Tour Host Clarence Barnes, Trivia, and More!

Hanging with Clarence is never a dull moment!

On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by their friend Clarence Barnes, the host of the Hot Rod Power Tour! Clarence has a long history of both broadcast radio and automotive events, being the former Executive Producer and fill-in host for the Rick Dees show in LA, and the current iHeartRadio 80's Channel weeknight radio show. Kevin and Clarence hosted interviews on the Bonnier Media Stage at the Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Clarence is a precision driver for TV and film, and did the Roadkill Lincoln Tech Tips. He graciously shared some of his time with us. and even joined the automotive trivia question!

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1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible Maintenance at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

This cool 1967 Dodge Dart GT convertible is powered by a 225 slant six engine, but that does not make it any less fun to drive! It came to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for a quick muffler replacement, but we enjoyed our day with the car.

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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS Tuning at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

This 1970 Chevelle is in-process, but the owner brought it past the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some tuning on the transplant LS engine. Our team performs lots of tuning from transplants like this one to performance tuning on late model cars and trucks.

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817 S. MAIN STREET - RED BUD, IL 62278