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The Healing Ride: How Sam Slodowitz Balances Stunts and Alternative Medicine

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, horses versus horsepower: Super badass Sam and her stunts. We meet motorcycle stuntwoman Sam Slodowitz. She talks about being an adrenaline junkie and working in holistic medicine. Sam also explains what it's like to be in a male dominated world. And thank you for supporting our mission to preserve these stories.
0:00 - Introduction of Sam Slodowitz
0:40 - CJ screws up Sam's last name
1:35 - How Christina met super badass Sam
3:45 - How does some get into stunt riding?
7:00 - Sam's goal to do stunts in the movies
10:00 - Sam's bike modifications and her worst falls
17:50.- What protective gear does she wear?
21:00 - Sam in a male dominated world
28:00 - Even as a little girl, Sam dreamed about riding motorcycles
33:00 - Tricks of the stunt trade and what can go wrong!
39:20 - Dotting your T's, visualizing what can go right
42:45 - Music on and I'm ready to go. Taylor Swift ??
48:40 - Sam describes her holistic healthcare career
52:30 - Updating the genetic markers from generation to generation
58:00 - Christina talks about her upcoming International Women's Day event
1:02:50 - Supporting the Jessi Combs Foundation
1:06:45 - Taylor Swift & Keanu Reeves generosity
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West of Tulsa: The Epic Return in Season 2!

Get the scoop on what's new with the second season of  @WestOfTulsa  in 2025! Tune in to find out the latest updates and exciting developments in Tulsa.
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Beginning of Season 2 with Christina!
3:10 - Recap of SevenStock
6:00 - Dan's big blunder
9:00 - Where's the next SevenStock?
13:20 - New President and new laws for 2025
18:10 - Laguna Fire near Dan's house
21:20 - Christina's events for International Women's Day
24:40 - Changes are coming to the West of Tulsa Garage
29:50 - What does a Dorito Chip represent in the car world?
32:20 - Engine swap on an old Woodie
40:00 - C.J. dreams of his next road trip in the Honda minivan
43:00 - Gen Z doesn't want to own a car. Why not?
51:50 - Crazy ending with Gabe the crotchety old man
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Setting The Record Straight: The Inch Pincher Story

You want to hear the truth finally, about the Inch Pincher? The legendary race VW from the 1960's and 70's vanished years ago without a trace. But our guests today on the West of Tulsa Show, Dean Kirsten with Hot VW Magazine and Peter Happen, may have the answers you've been searching for. Thank you for your support and please like, follow and subscribe.
:56 - Introduction to Dean Kirsten with Hot VW Magazine
2:00 - Peter Happen explains how he started this controversy
3:10 - How Peter met Blasé McFadden, the guy who claimed for years he had the Inch Pincher
5:30 - Why do people get so upset when talking about the Inch Pincher?
10:00 - Back history of the Inch Pincher
13:20 - Nassau Grand Prix and Dan Gurney connection
15:00 - The mind of Blasé McFadden and his secret shop
24:40 - Evidence, what evidence?
32:10 - Dean Kirsten's take on all of this
40:00 - The Inch Pincher Too and the Mexico City connection
45:50 - Here the story ends and becomes rumor
46:30 - Dean tells the story of the original fiberglass door
51:15 - Where did the name Inch Pincher come from?
55:45 - 88mm pistons versus 92mm pistons
1:02:00 - Dean admits several things are very curious
1:12:00 - Dean Lowry special VW
1:16:00 - Were there TWO identical Inch Pincher Ones?
1:18:20 - Darrell Vittone told Dean that VW of Germany wanted to buy the Inch Pincher

What's Killing California's Racing Scene RIGHT NOW?

Why are so many California racetracks closing down? The latest victim is #Irwindalespeedway . It's closing down at the end of 2024 joining a long list of tracks to vanish over the years. Our guest, Jeffrey Wilerth with the Z Club of America and the All Japan Showdown, gives us a history lesson. He used to live at Lime Rock Park and has years of racing experience. We run through a list of now-defunct tracks and the reasons for each closure. There are alternatives to Irwindale but as you'll hear, you may not like them. Thank you for supporting us and please like, follow and subscribe. =================================================================================
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Welcome Jeffrey Wilerth, Z Club of America and the All Japan Showdown
1:45 - Why are so many California racetracks closing down?
5:10 - How mineral rights play a role
6:50 - Irwindale closing, when and why
11:50 - Gabe's conspiracy theory
14:20 - Go all electric?
16:50 - Here's some racetrack history in Southern California
18:00 - LA Motordrome 20:00 - Carrell Speedway
21:35 - Paramount Ranch Raceway
24:00 - Saugus Speedway
27:20 - LACR - Los Angeles County Raceway
31:40 - Riverside Raceway
34:50 - Lions Drag Strip and Micky Thompson
40:05 - Ascot Park Speedway and Thursday Night Thunder
43:45 - AutoClub Speedway Fontana and weird hotdogs
51:20 - Ontario Motor Speedway, The Big O and Chevron
53:45 - More about Irwindale closing
55:40 - Carlsbad Raceway
56:40 - Willow Springs and its future plans =============================================================================== Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WestOfTulsa
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Honoring Passionate Car Lovers: Our Heartfelt Stories

Would you like to honor someone who loved cars, but has passed? It could be a family member, a close friend or maybe someone you never met, but just respected they touch your life by passing on that passion to you. That’s the focus of today’s West of Tulsa Show. Everyone in house has someone they want to talk about and some of these folks you’ve heard about before. We won't be depressing, we want this show to be uplifting. So, If you have someone special, we would love to hear your story… and coming up we’ll explain how you can send us photos and videos that we can share with everyone on an upcoming show. ==============================================================
0:00 - Who would you like to honor? Let us know who it is.
0:45 - Tribute to Richard Keller, Founder of West of Tulsa and WWII bomber pilot
3:15 - Some dude buried with his car
4:20 - Christina honors Jessi Combs and the Jessi Combs Foundation
9:50 - Honoring Ken Block from Hoonigans
11:25 - Honoring Actor Paul Walker and Helm's connection to Walker's death
15:20 - Honoring Nicole Ryan from Good Vibes
17:20 - Dan's take on those "In memory of..." memorials placed on cars
22:55 - The Peralta Family from Oxnard and their memorial Honda story
25:30 - Our thoughts about roadside memorials
27:10 - James Dean Memorial in San Luis Obispo County and the fascination of death
31:30 - The long lost FC RX7 once owned by LC
36:10 - Frank from American Pickers
40:35 - C.J.'s Uncle Eddie in Vero Beach, Florida and his 1963 Corvette
42:10 - What is a motorsports metal artist? @coldhardart
43:50 - C.J.'s tribute to his dad and his dad's 1952 MG TD ===========================================================
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Presidential Pathways: Cars that Marked Reagan's Legacy

Since we are just weeks away from the #presidentialelection , we thought it would be fun to look back at a U.S. President who loved his cars and work vehicles. #RonaldReagan , the 40th President of the United States, loved his 1962 Willys Jeep. He also had a Ford tractor, a #subaru Brat (why he rarely drove it is a great story), a 1985 #Ford Ranger pickup truck and his Secret Service Hummer. We also take you on a trip to the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara County also known as the Western White House when he was President. C.J. and Dana Newquist have a connection to all of those vehicles and the ranch. And we discuss how you can see a couple of these vehicles. We hope you enjoy this show and please like, follow and subscribe. ==============================================================================
1:10 - Dana's connection to the Reagan's
2:30 - Preserving and documenting the President's ranch vehicles
6:10 - Reagan's Jeeps
9:45 - M1151 Growler Attack Vehicle
10:40 - Secret Service Hummer
13:00 - Photos of the Reagan Ranch, The Western White House
14:10 - Photos of USSR President Gorbachev's visit to the ranch
15:15 - Subaru Brat
18:10 - 1985 Ford Ranger
19:10 - Reagan on a Ford tractor
21:25 - 1914 Model T at Reagan's childhood home in Dixon, Illinois
33:20 - Update on Dana's 5-year Platypus project
40:50 - Photos of Platypus ====================================================================
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Inside the Women-Led Porsche Revolution

The #Porsche Posse takes over the  @WestOfTulsa  Studio this week. Brenda Rippee, Martina Kwan, Lara Newton and Dilun Wu talk about everything Porsche. Why did they fall in love with the brand and how their passion is a driving force in their lives. Each lady brings a unique story to this week's show. One is a three time, back to back to back racing champion, two of them work in Hollywood and one is saving the environment one old fire hose at a time. They also all agree that Porsche's are perfect. ==============================================================================
2:15 - Brenda Rippee introduction
3:00 - Martina Kwan introduction
4:00 - Lara Newton aka: That Porsche Girl, introduction
6:30 - Dilun Wu introduction
12:15 - Lara's 'Lee Green' 1969 911T
15:30 - What is the fastest each of the ladies have driven, legally and in Mexico?
17:10 - Why did they chose Porsche? And why that color?
36:30 - Porsche's are perfect
42:20 - Lara's relationship with Porsche and her fiancee.
53:50 - Fun photos
58:00 - Local race tracks from Willow Springs to Button willow
1:02:35 - Photos of Dilun's cars
1:07:45 - Rear engine vs Mid engine
1:12:00 - Lara's Mille Miglia trip riding in a 356 Speedster
1:20:15 - Martina's cars 1:26:15 - Brenda's cars
1:41:10 - Women driving Porsche's and some nasty reactions from men
1:46:50 - The Taycan and it's other level, real EV experience
1:59:25 - Who in this group is looking to buy another Porsche?
2:02:00 - What do you think about the Porsche 968?
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George Barris: The Automotive Genius Through His Daughters's Eyes

What do Batman, the Munster's and the Beverly Hillbillies have in common, besides being early TV shows? Our guests this week on the  @WestOfTulsa  show are related to the man himself, legendary automotive customizer, George Barris. All three of those 60's and 70's era hit TV shows included a Barris creation, straight from the genius himself. Joji Barris Paster, George's daughter, and her husband Barry Paster join us in studio to talk about growing up with such a famous father and where the Barris empire is headed next. Plus, how you can own a piece of Barris Kustoms history. Please follow, like and subscribe. Thank you for all of your support!
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1:55 - Welcome Joji and Barry to the show
3:50 - Barris Kustoms moves from the Valley to Ventura
5:30 - How George Barris started customizing cars in the 50's.
10:25 - How the company survived a devastating fire
15:00 - Only 15 days to build the Batmobile and the story behind it!
21:15 - Mr. Barris the relentless promoter and photos
25:00 - Joji watching Batman with her parents
31:00 - Cruising Van Nuys Boulevard in a Rolls Royce and Sonny and Cher
33:30 - George Barris, Elvis and Priscilla
41:50 - Why George bought the wreckage of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder
46:30 - Growing up in the Barris household, lots of color, parties, skiing and fun
49:00 - Barris Kustoms Garage Sale and what's next for Barris
58:20 - Joji gets in trouble in her Opal GT
1:15:00 - Relationships with car people and Christina's Speed Dating update
1:27:15 - Upcoming events
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The Rotary Revolution: Inside the Heart of Sevenstock

We start off this episode of  @WestOfTulsa  with a question. Do you know what a #rotary is? If not, you'll know everything about it by the end of this show. And if you do, you'll learn a bunch of new stuff anyway. Our guest is Berny Herrera one of the pioneers of #SevenStock , the largest rotary car event in the U.S. maybe even the world. Gabe and Berny believe it's the greatest show on the planet. Do you agree? And Berny's stories take us behind the scenes of SevenStock, how it all began and what to expect at this year's huge event. Thank you for supporting West of Tulsa and please like, follow and subscribe if you haven't already.
Check out Sevenstock at www.sevenstock.org
Sign up for Sevenstock 26 here: https://tickets.thefoat.com/IrwindaleSpeedway/11-16-24%3A+SevenStock+26+at+Irwindale/tickets/id-6FRyDPBM_cj6/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFgZkdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbHrFyICbsxqpOCKlnYDozHJFsTvHEP7HB9AKmLa-Dv-CLGSl_duExhSlw_aem_VKd8A3np0sWZ7TuUtxsG2g
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0:45 - Welcome Berny!
2:20 - Jay Leno's Yenko Corvair
2:55 - How Berny got into Mazda's and Rotary engine cars
11:00 - Berny with a couple of his cars
13:00 - Welcoming philosophy of SevenStock for all drivers
14:30 - The early days of SevenStock. Before the big time!
20:00 - Mazda in Japan and its connection to Hiroshima
26:05 - What is a Rotary engine and how does it work?
36:00 - Polarizing body styles by Mazda over the years
40:45 - How Mazda decided to get involved by SevenStock Four. It's never been the same since.
49:00 - The Mazda Corporation leadership has played a major role in SevenStock and where the name came from.
1:05:00 - What to expect this year at SevenStock
1:13:30 - Mazda is all about the driving experience
1:34:40 - SevenStock is all about the volunteers and their passion for Rotary
1:43:00 - Just come out to SevenStock this year and experience it in person. And Berny explains how to get info and tickets.
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