Welcome to The Tune Up Podcast where we talk about the automotive industry and car care - specifically, the 99% of a car's life that is spent outside the dealership.
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EPARTRADE, the global online platform for the performance and racing industry, has expanded its content to include regular tech and business webinars from leading industry suppliers and race industry leaders.
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"Mastering Crower Shaft Rocker and Stud Mount Rocker Technology for Peak Efficiency" by Crower
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Peter Harris, Sales & Tech Support, Crank Department Manager and Louis Floquet, Sales & Tech Support, Marketing. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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"Safety Education for Track Support & Importance of Function vs Style" by K1 RaceGear & Freem
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JR Twedt, Director of Operations, K1 RaceGear & Freem. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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"Inside Look at GMS Fabrication & Chassis – Performance & Restoration" by GMS Fabrication & Chassis
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Mike Beam, President, and Steve Nash, Shop Foreman. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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What are the pros and cons of specialization in auto repair? How niche should a shop be? Is it beneficial to for shops to specialize by vehicle type or type of work, or better to be a shop that does it all? The big question: what is better for business? Tune in to hear the crew’s thoughts.Por Shopmonkey
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"Unveiling the Future: FuelTech FT700 & FT700Plus– The Next Evolution in ECU Technology" by FuelTech
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Luis de Leon, Technical Director & COO. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM ch 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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Justin Slager and Wade Moon, Sales/Customer Service. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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Brett Kinsfather, Sr. Industry Marketing Manager, Shopmonkey and Tad Timbrook, Business Manager, KSR Performance & Fabrication. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.…
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Jeff Kitchen, Operations Manager and Miles Gunty, Technical Service & Support Manager. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.
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Andrew DiMartino, Special Projects Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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What if you gave every customer a $5 gift card to enjoy a coffee at the cafe down the street while they waited for their vehicle? In this episode, the crew is coming in hot with game-changing tips and advice for shop owners to create unforgettable customer experiences and a vibrant presence within their local communities. Tune in to get access to c…
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Travis Schluter, Owner. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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Mike Jenvey, Managing Director. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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Cams and lifters are having an increasing failure rate. Elgin will explore collateral damage causes and preventative engine building measures. With Scott Stier, Aftermarket Sales & Technical, Elgin Industries. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM ch 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Moto…
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Andy Suman, President and Mark Gelstein, Business Development, Line2Line Coatings; Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales, Total Seal; and Ai L. Wood III, DRC Engineering. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components…
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Launching a successful auto repair shop is no small undertaking, but getting off on the right foot can make all the difference. Establishing the right tools and processes early on can lead to long-term benefits—more efficient operations, improved organization, an enhanced customer experience, and better insights into the business. It's also about c…
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"Understanding Inner Workings of Differentials, Gearboxes, & Motorsport ABS" by Autotech Driveline
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Chris Shimonkevitz, Brand Manager and Dana Clark, Technical Director. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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"The Science Behind Ethanol-Free Premium Gasoline for Racing High-Performance Engines" by Hyperfuels
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Jess Hewitt, President, Hyperfuels. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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John K. Evans, President/CEO of ESI Equipment Inc & ESI Race Track Safety Services and Rickard Johannson, Chief Safety Officer, Swedish Automobile Sport Federation. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.…
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Online reviews — get them...or die? In this episode of the Tune Up Podcast, the crew discusses why it is critical for automotive shop owners to own and manage their online presence. Learn about the obvious (and not so obvious) benefits of gathering and responding to customer reviews and discover some practical steps to boost your online reputation.…
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Mike Copeland, CEO. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Scriber Plastics.
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Melanie White, CEO, 4th Generation; Mark Hellwig, 3rd Generation and Neil Krentz, Engineering Manager. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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"Ron Shaver and “Dyno” Don MacAskill - The TSR 410 Sprint Car Engine” by Shaver Racing Engines
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Ron Shaver and “Dyno” Don MacAskill. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Scriber Plastics.
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Anthony Usher, President, MEC CNC and Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Service, AERA (Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association). Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Scriber Plastics.…
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Does AI play a significant role in the near and distant future of the automotive service industry? In this episode, the team tackles the topic of how AI might assist the various roles within shops and where we see it starting to show up already. We also discuss why some people are afraid of AI, and whether or not they should they be. Tune in to hea…
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PART 2: "Self-Fitting Graphite Coatings for Pistons, Pumps, Turbos and More" by Line2Line Coatings
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Andy Suman, President; Mark Gelstein, Business Development and Ai L. Wood III, DRC Engineering Inc. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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Trevor Wiggins, Owner, GET’M Performance and Marc Wesler, Director of Sales, Fuel Factory. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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In this episode of The Tune Up Podcast, the crew takes a peek into the crystal ball and pulls out predictions for the upcoming year in all-things-automotive. Car rental agencies are selling their EV fleets. Will the EV empire start to take a downturn and trend more toward hybrid vehicles again? Or will there be new entry points for EV late adopters…
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"Self-fitting Graphite Coatings for Pistons, Pumps, Turbos, Blowers and More" by Line2Line Coatings
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Andy Suman, President; Mark Gelstein, Business Development and Ai L. Wood III, DRC Engineering Inc. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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Jeff "Fuzzy" Horton, Operations Manager and Mike Dusold, Founder of DUSOLD Designs and SADEV ambassador. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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Curtis Boggs, Induction Engineer/Consultant and previous Owner and Founder of Race Flow Development. Hosted by Jeff Hammond from SiriusXM ch 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Scriber Plastics.
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Lloyd Ker, Director; Dan Stafford, Chief Development Chemist; Steve Jay, Technical Director and Darren Law, Team Owner/Team Principal, Flying Lizard Motorsports. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM Ch. 90, Late Shift.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.…
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Richard Jonec, VP Sales & Engineering. Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, & Ferrea Racing Components.
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In this episode of The Tune Up Podcast, the crew discusses various pay structures for automotive shops. What are the pros and cons of staff pay structures such as hourly, flat rate, salaried, hourly with bonus incentives, etc. and how do these impact a shop’s bottom line and ability to retain top talent? On the customer side of things, how do labor…
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It's been an exciting inaugural season of The Tune Up Podcast! Join us for a rapid-fire recap of topics we discussed in 2023. The team talks about favorite cars, facial hair, and our favorite automotive topics from season 1 of the podcast — including everything from shop design and experience to shop pricing.…
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Gustavo Estrada, Head of Development; Juan Cruz Fernandez, Sports Director and Head of Engineering and German Yunes, VP Marketing and Strategy. TC 2000 (Turismo Competición 2000) is one of the most popular touring car series in Latin America. Manufacturers competing in the championship include Honda, Fiat, Chevrolet, Citroen, Toyota and Renault.htt…
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Ron Knoch, President, NADM (National Association of Diesel Motorsport). DIESEL Motorsports provides drag racing, sled pulling, dyno, and ShowNShine events and classes nationwide.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT.Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Peak, Penske Raci…
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Known as "The People's Champ," Darland is the third driver to claim all three USAC National Championships: Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget. In 2023, Darland has retired after being behind the wheel for 52 years. Special guest appearances: Pat Sullivan, Mark "Bones" Bourcier, Mike Kerchner and Dave Argabright.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlin…
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Troy Lee, Founder of Troy Lee Designs, and Max Lee, Race Team Manager of Troy Lee Designs. Hosted by John Waraniak, CEO of Have Blue, Automotive Executive Advisor of Troy Lee Designs.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT.Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Peak, Penske…
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Silvia Bellot, Senior Director of Sporting and Race Operations at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. Bellot manages the relationship with the governing body, the FIA, and oversees the track marshals, track set up and repairs, as well as the pit building area. Bellot has been a steward in several championships including WRC, WTCC, FE, F2, F3, GP2, GP3, DTM,…
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Brad Sweet, 5-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion and co-owner of the High Limits Series and Silver Dollar Speedway. Sweet also promotes a series of races on his own.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT.Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Peak, Penske Rac…
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Featuring Jon Oberhofer, Co-Crew Chief for JR Todd's Nitro Funny Car owned by Connie Kalitta; Rob Flynn, Crew Chief for Mike Salinas (1st 300 mph on an 1/8 mile) and Aaron Brookes, Crew Chief for Bob Tasca, Funny Car.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT.Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Fifth Th…
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Paul Woolnough, President Americas & Global Development of Formula G. Formula G is a global all-electric motorsports series that will race as a support series, using the world’s first dual powered race car. Formula G will feature independent championships in four regions, each with 10 team franchises.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustr…
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Jonathan Byrd, President and General Manager, Indianapolis Speedrome. Figure 8 racing is a form of stock car racing in which cars race on a track that purposely intersects itself, increasing the risk of collisions. Figure 8 racing is most common and popular in the United States and Canada.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EP…
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Doug Kalitta, nephew of NHRA legend and team owner Connie Kalitta, is one of the most successful Top Fuel drivers in NHRA history winning the 2023 NHRA Top Fuel championship after finishing second in points six times. Kalitta is tied with Joe Amato for fifth on the NHRA’s all-time Top Fuel wins list with 52 winner’s circle celebrations in addition …
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Chuck Lynch, Vice President of Technical Services, and Brian Roberts, Technical Specialist at AERA. Lynch and Roberts will present "The factors that impact the performance of gaskets that machinists and engine builders should know to ensure a high-performing and leak free engine.”https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, …
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Josie Rimmer, Head of Strategy & Women in Motorsport Coordinator of DirtFish. DirtFish now runs year-round, All-Women's Driving Programs, as well as an annual Summit event which, in 2023, saw 500 participants and hosted Michèle Mouton and Pernilla Solberg as just a few of its panelists.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPART…
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Featured Panel: "How to support drivers on the developments ladder. Helping future stars today."
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Hosted by Beth Paretta, Owner of Paretta Autosport and Co-Founder of WIMNA. With Hannah Greenemeier, Owner of Hannah Greenemeier Racing, driver of the #74 Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsports F4 car in the US F4 Championship and Toni Calderon, Chief Growth Officer at Maximo Capital and RAFA Racing Club, and Founder of Speed Group.https://www.epartrade.com/mo…
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Featured Panel: "Diversity is good for business - The 'why' and best practices for your business."
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Hosted by Beth Paretta, Owner of Paretta Autosport and Co-Founder of WIMNA. With Dicky Riegel, President and CEO of Lime Rock Park, and Brooke Bond, Motorsport Manager, Bosch US Motorsport.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT.Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Peak, …
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Cal was recently appointed CEO of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB by co-owners Maury Gallagher and Jimmie Johnson. Wells started his career by founding Precision Preparation, Inc. (PPI) in 1979 which dominated the off-road circuit for 25 years. After PPI, Wells successfully led Michael Waltrip Racing as CEO before launching LNGA Consulting.https://www.epartrade.…
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Ryan Sage is one of the original founders of Formula DRIFT. In his 20 year capacity, he has served as Vice President and Brand Director, in charge of all aspects of marketing and broadcast production and distribution. In 2021, he became the President of Formula DRIFT.https://www.epartrade.com/more/onlineraceindustryweekFrom EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & …
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