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Cars of Carlisle: Car Community. Car Culture.
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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Matt, Nikki, Dylan Ondek: Ondek Racing
Today, meet the Ondek Family. Dirt track racing has been part of Matt and Nikki’s household, marriage, and business for many race seasons. As owners of the Carlisle branch of Midas Mufflers, The Ondeks are immersed in the automotive industry. When the weekends arrive, it’s time for them to go racing.
Matt, with years of dirt oval track experience, and the support of his wife, Nikki, continues to run their two race cars around the Greater Central Pennsylvania tracks. Now, with teenage son, Dylan, reaching driving age – and his own talents as an e-racer - The Ondek Racing Team may soon have an additional driver.
It’s time to crawl into the Sportsman Class Sprint Car and hang out with The Ondeks.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Alexandra Paul: Actress – Movie Christine (1983)
Today, meet Hollywood actress, environmentalist, health coach, activist, and fan of electric vehicles, Alexandra Paul.
Many of you know Alexandra’s work, including her roles as Lieutenant Stephanie Holden on Baywatch, as Connie Swail in the movie Dragnet (1987), among many other on-screen performances. However, most car fans will remember her as Arnie Cunningham’s girlfriend – Leigh Cabot -- in the 1983 movie Christine, based on the Stephen King novel. How we all remember that red-painted mechanical menace … a 1958 Plymouth Fury.
You’ll hear all about Alexandra’s memories on and off the Christine set, as well as what she’s working on now. Additionally, listen in to hear more about her passion for electric vehicles and the environmentally-friendly rides she’s driven over the years.
It’s time to head out to sunny Southern California!
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Mark "Fletch" Fletcher: TV Host of "Classic Restos"
Today, meet Australian television personality and car show host, Mark Fletcher. “Fletch” – as he is known by his thousands of fans all over the world – has a bigger-than-life personality. With his deep knowledge of classic vehicles and a gregarious, approachable nature, he makes friends instantly, no matter on what continent he is filming his car show.
With over 600 episodes of his car show broadcast across television networks in four countries, Fletch has been entertaining his viewers with his wit and charm since 2006.
Ride along to hear about all the amazing places he’s been to interview car owners … from New Zealand to the islands of the South Pacific to the Mother Road / Route 66, and even to the fairgrounds of Carlisle Events. Additionally, Fletch has been up-close-and-personal with some of the most fantastic vehicles on the planet.
It’s time to go down under, mates!
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
BJ Becker: Becker’s Garage (One-Stop Engine Shop)
Today, join Darren as he speaks with BJ Becker, owner of a top-notch, ASE-certified garage in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. What separates Becker’s Garage from the rest is BJ’s lifelong passion for transforming nearly worthless, broken equipment into exceptional machinery.
At the early age of 12, BJ was buying and wrenching on trucks and cars … honing his mechanical talents. By the age of 14, he had skillfully rebuilt his first Chevy small-block.
Now, after decades in the automotive mechanic industry, BJ has grown his business through loyal customers, expertise, and well-earned trust.
Journey with your C/of/C friends as we “talk shop” with a guy who – among his many automotive skills – can overhaul an LS engine with the very best of ‘em!
It’s time to head back west to Shippensburg.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Sam and Lou Intracast: De Tomaso Pantera
Today, it’s all about Italian styling and American power.
In this episode, Sam and Lou discuss the legendary De Tomaso Pantera. Produced by Argentinian Alejandro de Tomaso, this Italian-styled body -- paired with an American muscle engine -- became one of the most unique vehicles of the 70s. Cars of Carlisle covers the history of the American models of the Pantera that were sold right alongside Lincolns and Mercurys at the dealership lot.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Vanessa Scalavino: Carlisle Customs, Classics, & Coachworks LLC
Today, we speak with our friend, Vanessa Scalavino, about the company’s transfiguration she and her business partner and father – Vinny Scalavino – have been steering.
The Carlisle Customs, Classics, & Coachworks team is transforming their 86,000 square foot Shippensburg, Pennsylvania building into a state-of-the-art, green facility that will be a destination spot for all things automotive.
It’s time to learn all there is to know about this unique, 121 year old transportation facility!
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Carlisle Events 2020 Season: Start Your Engines
Today, join us as Carlisle Events turns the ignition key on their show season. Darren speaks with Mike Garland, the Public Relations Manager at Carlisle Events, to get the 4-1-1 on what’s in store for the 2020 car show season. In this episode, you’ll learn what the Carlisle Events team has in store this year on their 82 acres of automotive fun.
Mike will share details on what the Carlisle Events professionals are doing to keep everyone entertained, intrigued, and safe. In fact, if you’ve not been to each of the nine shows in Carlisle, perhaps now is the time to make that a goal!
It’s time to hang out with Mike, the “Voice of Carlisle Events.”
**Please note, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, aspects of this interview may have changed since it was originally recorded. As always, please visit CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855 to learn more about the 2020 season and/or changes to the schedule.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
100th Episode: Miles and Milestones (C/of/C Turns 2)
Today, come sit at the meeting table with us. It’s time to reflect on our two years in business and the 100 episodes published, thanks to all of you! To our fans, friends, partners, and show guests, we wish to share a massive “thank you” twice the size of a 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood!
Join us in this week’s episode as we take a glance in the rear view mirror, as we count our blessings, and as we anticipate the many years, miles, and milestones that lie ahead in this virtual road trip with all of you.
Here’s to our journey; it’s time to celebrate (cake not included)….
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Al and Alex Ruozzi: RB Collection (Car Restoration d’Elegance)
Today, the Cars of Carlisle crew heads back to the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania to visit neighbors of the “America On Wheels” Museum... Meet the Ruozzi Brothers, two knowledgeable car aficionados who have been plying their trade since 1991.
In this episode, we spend some time at the impressive RB Collection, a reconfigured factory transformed into a beautiful showroom, corporate offices, and a state-of-the-art restoration center -- all underneath a high-end luxury apartment complex.
These proud Americans, with Brazilian and Italian roots, have immersed themselves for decades in some of the finest, rarest, and most intriguing vehicles on the planet, like Governor Rockefeller’s custom-made 1960 Chrysler Ghia limousine.
It’s time to explore RB Collection and meet Al and Alex Ruozzi .
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Bill Sangrey: Part 3 (True “R” Code ’70 Hemi Cuda)
Today, it’s back to the ultimate man cave garage of Cuber, Bill Sangrey.
In this trip, we spend time learning all about Bill’s 1970 Hemi Cuda -- with its first-generation 426 cubic inch, high-nickel alloy, cast iron block. This black, True “R” Code Hemi Cuda is believed to be one of only seven. Over the 30 years of ownership, 16 of those went to countless hours of detailed restoration, spanning from 2003 to 2019.
Ride along as Bill walks you through the provenance and history of his car, from the time his Cuda rolled off the Hamtramck assembly line on July 7th, 1970, right up to current day as well as the concourse-level events Bill is planning to attend. This Chrysler E body has been on quite the journey over the last 50 years!
It’s time to pull into the Sangrey Garage and learn more.