Nostalgic Radio and Cars - Podcast

Your show host Robert with special guests Robby Steinhardt, Jim Shoe and Keith Holmes. Robert will be spending the hour with his guests discussing the upcoming “Centennial Concert”, the final event of the year, celebrating 100 years of city of Oldsmar and the “Bright House 2016 Clearwater Super Boat National Champion Ship” race. The name Oldsmar originates from the inventor and automobile manufacture Ransom Eli Olds. He founded the city in 1916. The town was originally named R. E. Olds-on-the-Bay and later changed to Oldsmar. The Centennial Concert will include performances by, Robby Steinhardt - former Violinist/Singer for Kansas, John Cafferty - Lead Singer/Guitarist and Michael Antunes - Saxophonist - for John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Buck Dharma - Lead Singer/Guitarist for Blue Oyster Cult and Steve Augeri - former Lead Singer for Journey. PLUS local band Stormbringer - Tampa Bay, Florida! This the 6th year for the Bright House 2016 Clearwater Super BoatNational Champion Ship and the final points race before the “Super Boat International” finals in Key West in October. This is a 3 day event with parades, live entertainment and a sea food festival sponsored by BayStar Restaurants of Clearwater, Florida.

Robby Steinhardt is best known as one of the founding members of the legendary 70’s rock band “Kansas”. He was the Violinist, song writer and lead Singer for the band.

Jim Shoe is host of the popular music radio show featured on the TanTalk Radio Network every Saturday from 11 – 1 pm.

Keith Holmes is owner operator of the Ethanol powered 40’ Skater Catamaran Superboat “Cat Can Do”, based out of Lake Michigan and will be competing in Super Boat Extreme class during the Bright House 2016 Clearwater Super Boat National Champion Ship in Clearwater Florida.

Your show host Robert with special guest Mike Silverman. Mike is the publisher and CEO of Vintage Motorsport Magazine. VMM is a publication dedicated to the history and preservation of vintage race cars, drivers, teams and racetracks around the world and features editorials of motorsports since the inception of automobile racing. VMM is a bi-monthly publication and employs a talented and knowledgeable staff of writers and photographers. Each issue is filled with detailed stories and pictures of past racing legends, cars and events as well as special articles on modern-day vintage racing action. VMM also features bi-lines and coverage of current classic car auctions as well as a comprehensive classified section. VMM can be purchased as a subscription or on newsstands in specialty book stores.

Your show host Robert with special guests Dom Forte, Mark Tuwiner, and Kevin Murphy. Together they will be discussing the upcoming “Tampa International Boat Show” held on the waterfront at the Tampa Convention Center and the “Surf Expo” held at the Orlando Convention Center.

Dome Forte owns and operates “Fortes Inboard Marine and Auto Connection”. Forte’s specializes in the restoration, repair and maintenance of classic and contemporary cars as well as the sales and service of “Tige” sport wake and ski boats. Dom and his son Tony and will be displaying “Tige” boats at the Tampa International Boat Show in Tampa, Florida.

Kevin Murphy is show manager for “National Marine Manufacturers Association” (NMMA). NMMA promotes marine oriented events which are held at large venues around the country and cater to boating enthusiasts.

Marc Tuwiner owns and operates “Annapolis Classic Cars” and specializes in vintage 1953 1960 Cadillacs. Marc also has a company the specializes in resort fashion clothing and will be displaying his line of clothing at the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Your show host Robert with special guest Lauren Fix. Lauren Fix lives life in the fast lane, she is an accomplished automotive expert, author, spokesperson, keynote speaker, TV personality, ASE certified technician, race car driver, wife, and mother of two roars past, head’s turn. Lauren Fix is an award-winning author of three automotive books. She continuously trekking the country reporting live from one of the world’s top auto shows, test driving the latest hot ride, or debating an industry crisis in front of multiple cameras, Lauren Fix is never finished reinventing the wheel. Tune in a listen to Lauren and Robert carry on conversation about the Monterey Car Week automotive gathering.

Your show host Robert with special guests Tom DuPont, Bruce Canepa and Drew Berlin. Robert is spending the day on Ocean Avenue in Carmel By The Sea, California for the opening event commencing the "Monterey Car Week". This annual automotive event is called "Concours on the Ave" and features some 300 of the finest show winning vintage, classic and race cars and thousands of onlookers. Robert is joined by some notable car aficianados for commentaries about themselves and the Monterey Car Week automotive gathering.

 Tom Dupont is Chairman and Publisher of duPont Publishing, Inc. a publisher of specialty marketplace magazines and internet featuring luxury products for sale and purchase based out of Clearwater, Florida. Most notably the “Dupont Registry”.

Bruce Canepa owns and operates Canepa Motorsports in Scotts Valley, California. His multifaceted operation encompasses, Canepa Design, one of the foremost restoration facilities in the country, Canepa Museum, featuring an outstanding collection of cars and bikes; and Canepa Motorsports which provides race support, sales and service of vintage and classic automobiles and race cars.

Drew Berlin is a well-known musician, have played with Little Richard and being a sessions musician for other rock bands. Drew also deals in vintage guitars.

Garth Hammers is and automotive specialist with Gooding and Company, one of the premier high end automotive auction houses in the United States features some of the most beautiful and rarest cars for sale in the world.

Alan Galbraith is the founder of “Billet Proof” and Concours d’Lemons automotive events. This events are held annually around the country and cater to nostalgic automotive enthusiasts.

Dodi Khalil owns and operates “Dodi’s Auto Sales in Monterey California and stocks vintage American and European specialty cars. Dodi has also be featured on episodes of Chasing Classic Cars with Wayne Carini.

Your show host Robert with special guests David Hart and Gordon McCall. Your show host Robert with special guests David hart and Gordon McCall. Robert will be spending the week on the Monterey Peninsula in beautiful northern California for the spectacular annual automotive festival; "Monterey Car Week". Robert is joined by some notable car aficionados for commentaries about themselves and the Monterey Car Week automotive gathering.

David Hart is the Public Relations Director for “Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca” in Monterey California, one of the premier race courses in the United States. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has a long race history and is home to the annual “Rolex Motorsports Reunion” vintage races featuring some of the most historic, beautiful and rarest race cars from around the world.

Gordon McCall is the founder of the “McCall Motorsports Revival” and the “Quail” automotive events. This exclusive events are held annually around the country and caters to contemporary and nostalgic automotive enthusiasts.

Your show host Robert with special guests Darin Roberge and Chris Bock. Robert will be spending the week on the Monterey Peninsula in beautiful northern California for the spectacular annual automotive festival; "Monterey Car Week". Robert is joined by some notable car aficionados for commentaries about themselves and the Monterey Car Week automotive gathering.

Darin Roberge is the Public Relations Director for “Russo and Steel” classic car auction based in Scottsdale, Arizona which one of the more notable auction houses in the United States. Russo and Steel specializes in the acquisitions and sales of some of the most historic, beautiful and rarest classic, sports, street and race cars from around the world.

Chris Bock is the chief judge at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Carmel California. This charity event is held annually on the 18^th fairway at the Pebble Beach Golf Links, it is an event of dazzling elegance, appropriately held at a resort famous for both its rich history, beauty and its refinement.

Your show host Robert with special guest "Ohio George" Montgomery. "King of the Gassers" best depicts the moniker given to drag racing legend  “Ohio George”. This drag racer began his NHRA record pursuit in the late 1940’s through the early 1970’s with successful racing activities and podium finishes. It was the very beginning of professional drag racing as we know it today. George is most famous among the FORD guys with his wild and crazy record setting 427 SOHC Cammer powered “Malco Gasser” Mustangs. George also has the distinction and the claim to fame that all of his former race cars are alive and well and in the care and custody of collectors or residing in museums. His first real race car, the 34 Willys resides at the “Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing” in Ocala, Florida.  

Your show host Robert with Co-Producer Bobby, Original Gospel Explosion show host Grady and NRC friends Charley and Alan. Just the usual bickering and Blah, Blah, Blah about nothing..... car stuff stuff.

Your show host Robert with special alumni guest Jay Leno. Jay Leno is the regarded as the world best known car collector. Now that Jay has retired as the host of NBC’s “Tonight Show”, he occasionally travels around the country performing Stand Up Comedy routines to sold out audiences. But Jay’s trues passion is still cars….so much so that he now has his own automotive network TV show “Jay Leno’s Garage” which airs weekly on CNBC. Jay also has a You Tube Channel also titled “Jay Leno’s Garage” where he delicates the entire show featuring one car or motorcycle. Jay truly personifies the term “Car Guy”, in fact if you were to look up car guy in the dictionary you would find a picture of Jay.

Your show host Robert with special alumni guest Bob Varsha. Bob is best known as a motorsports commentator and racing analyst. He has teamed with notable motorsports colleagues such as Sam Posey, David Hobbs, Steve Matchett and Mike Joy to name a few. Over the years Bob has covered Formula 1, Indy Car, IMSA GT Racing and even the Tour de France bicycle race. Bob is on occasion the color for the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auctions. Bob has the distinction of being one of the most liked Motorsports TV and Radio announcers.

Your show host Robert with special alumni guest Sam Posey. Sam is best known as an accomplished race car driver in both open wheel and GT cars. But Sam has also had a successful career as a motorsports commentator and racing analyst with firsthand experience. One can add author, artist and architecture to his list of accomplishments as well, a true renaissance man. Sam is from New England and his home track is Lime Rock in Connecticut. Sam and his brother designed the MICHELIN TOWER at Lime Rock and in 2013, the front straight-away at Lime Rock Park was renamed the “Sam Posey Straight” in his honor.

Your show host Robert with special guest Bob Tullius. Bob started racing as an amature sports car driver in SCCA in 1963. He polited his Triumph TR3 to many victories and discoved he had a natural talent for driving. He went proffessional and formed the legendary "Group 44" Racing Team. Bob and Group 44 had developed a deep relationship and loyalty with two major brands, British Leyland and Quaker State Motor Oil. His livery reflected that by using green trim to contrast over his bright white racing cars. The Group 44 cars were not always the fastest, but Bob's smooth driving skills and the reliability of his equipment and teamwork resulted in untold podium finishes and championship wins. Coming from a corporate background, he pioneered new marketing techniques in the world of motorsports. Group 44 provided a clean profesional look that generated huge publicity.They developed a unique team look: white with swooping green stripes that were featured on cars, team uniforms and one of the first ever transporters in the motorsports world. This complemented and enhanced their sponsor's marketing efforts. Today Bob is retired, his successful racing career spanned over 25 years. Bob is still very active, spending some of his liesure time flying his planes and tinkering with his car collection. He followas racing closely and attends many events. Group 44 is legendary, all thanks to a collective team effort under the meticulous guidance of Bob, his crew and his sponsors.

Your show host Robert with special guest Peter Sontag. Peter has been organizing and conducting Porsche trips for the PORSCHE Club of America members and friends for the past 39 years. Peter’s current travel company “Fast Lane Travel” says it all. The trips focus on automotive enthusiasts and include special tours and European delivery programs through the Porsche factory in Stuttgart Germany. There are also special trips and driving events throughout other parts of Europe such as Austria Switzerland and Italy. Peter also hosts an unforgettable experience at the “24 hr de LeMans” road race held each year in France. In 1986 Peter started USTravel, Inc., which he grew to the third largest travel distributor in the U.S. with sales of $2.4 billion and 540 offices in the U.S. plus 400 franchisees. The company was later sold in 1994. After that, he was Chairman and part-owner of one of the largest distributors of hotel rooms in the country which was successfully sold to trip.com. Peter, currently, serves on 2 corporate boards and lectures at the Entrepreneurship School at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Two years ago, Business Travel News Magazine honored Peter, along with a few other industry leaders as having been elected four or more times as one of the 25 most influential executives in the travel and transportation industry. Peter is a native of Austria and holds dual Austrian and US citizenships.

Your show host Robert with special guest Doc Batsleer. Doc is an avid motorcycle collector, more importantly he rides them. Like many of us, Doc started riding bikes as a youth, and eventually migrated to hot rods. Still there was a strong urge to ride and race bikes. Doc stated racing in the early sixties on flat tracks and road courses. Doc bike of choice was the Massachusetts built All American “Indian”. Today Indians make up the bulk of his collection, and there are many. Doc’s wife and daughter also ride and race along with him in the vintage series. Most of Doc’s bike are true survivors and in original condition. Doc and his family proudly compete and display their vintage motorcycles at prestigious events around the country.

Your show host Robert with special guest Mitch Boehm. Mitch was bitten by the “2-wheel bike bug" when he received his first Schwinn Stingray Fastback for Christmas as a child. It was motorcycles from then on. He raced dirt bikes as a teenager and rode street bike during college. He even road raced bikes. All this passion and experience lead him down the path to be a motorcycle journalist. Mitch wrote for Motorcyclists magazine eventually becoming Editor and Chief, he also worked for Honda USA in the R&D department. Today Mitch writes articles for numerous magazines including his own “MotoRetro Illustrated”, and has embarked on co-writing autobiographies with well-known Motorcycle legends, such as “Malcom Smith”. Mitch often travels the country and cross-promotes bike shows, displaying and riding his own 1972 Kawasaki Z1 (1000, pictured above)