West Of Tulsa Show

On the Fast Track: 3 Inspiring Women Discuss Their Careers in Cars

Check out this empowering podcast featuring 3 inspiring women in the racing community discussing their careers and love for cars. Tune in for some auto passion and inspiration! #empoweringfemales #racingcommunity #autopassion #podcast
 
This week on The West of Tulsa Show, the ladies take over the studio. Beth is the hostess and she interviews Brenda Rippee, Denise Farrar and Christina Jimenez. C.J., Gabe and Dan just listen for the most part. We talk about everything from the correct pronunciation of Porsche to Denise's emotional connection to her Ford Focus and C.J.'s secret chicken recipe that's so good, Beth married him to find out what's in it. We also dive into the topic of women being sexualized in today's car world. We hope you enjoy the show and please don't forget to like, follow and subscribe.
 
  :00 - Intro the ladies
 
02:32 - Porshhh or Por-sha?
 
06:46 - Denise's emotional connection to her Ford Focus
 
10:25 - Car speeding dating update 
 
18:35 - Brenda's rebel side
 
28:55 - Kicked out of the club
 
37:30 - Why do some women pose with their car?
 
51:00 - Guys want to race me
 
56:00 - Where are the drag strips?
 
1:08:00 - How much HP do you have?
 
1:13:40 - Tipline vs Storyline
 
1:19:00 - Please invite us somewhere!

The Fastest Night On The Central Coast

This week on the West of Tulsa, a preview of a major project the entire team has been working on since last year. We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us before a live audience to talk about the start of the racing culture. Our goal from the beginning has been to document and preserve their stories before they disappear forever. Now that we have them on tape talking about everything from the first legal drag strip in the U.S. to the start of the NHRA, we can save these stories for generations to come. We will start in the 1920's and work our way through World War II when the GI's came home to present day racing. We are working a longer version of this show, but we don't know when that part of the project will be ready. Stay tuned!
 
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Back with Beth: The West of Tulsa Show is back in action!

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, Beth is back! Helm is missing but we know he's hanging out with famous people and too good for us. Helm was hanging out with comedian and actor #JoKoy The rest of the team talked about everything from #ValleyRelics and its #PioneerChicken sign to C.J.'s dad passing and his dad's old 1952 #MG TD. The last time it was spotted was in Tarkio, Missouri we think. This show will also improve your vocabulary. We introduce new words and new car sounds. We hope you enjoy the show even though it's just us and we don't have a guest. Please don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. We really appreciate your support.
 
This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, Beth is back! Helm is missing but we know he's hanging out with famous people and too good for us. Helm was hanging out with comedian and actor #JoKoy The rest of the team talked about everything from #ValleyRelics and its #PioneerChicken sign to C.J.'s dad passing and his dad's old 1952 #MG TD. The last time it was spotted was in Tarkio, Missouri we think. This show will also improve your vocabulary. We introduce new words and new car sounds. We hope you enjoy the show even though it's just us and we don't have a guest. Please don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. We really appreciate your support.
:00 - We found Beth, but Helm is gallivanting
7:32 - Should we re-name our Tipline?
17:00 - Update on Dana and Bruce's Platypus
18:30 - C.J.'s father passes and his old MG 3
2:05 - Greg's 1970 Chevelle, Malibu
40:00 - Sounds of certain cars
46:23 - Cacophony, what? 5
0:35 - Hawaiian rednecks
52:30 - Hot Rod Legends Show preview
58:50 - House of Imports Cars and Coffee
1:05:00 - Family car memories
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The Man Who's Saving International Harvester

Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is Dan Hayes, owner of Binder Boneyard, an International Harvester repair and restoration shop located just north of Bend, Oregon. Dan talks about the meaning behind the name, his love for International Harvester and it's colorful history and his dream of someday building an IH Museum using the original plans from the 1940's. If he builds it, will the International Harvester faithful come to see it?
Dan also talks about his nightmare trip from Oregon to California and then south of the border to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. The trip through Mexico turned out to be beautiful and scary at the same time.
 
:00 - Introduction
07:45 - Nightmare trip to Cali
14:45 - Wild ride at the NORRA Mexico 1000 Rally
39:00 - Repairing years of other people's mistakes
47:20 - The cool high school science teacher
51:00 - Lost International Harvester history
01:01:30 - IH for the younger generation
01:09:35 - From homeless to Harvester heaven
01:14:20 - Dan's new EV Scout review
01:28:50 - Dan's dream to build an IH Museum
 
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From Concept to Reality: Agaso Outdoor's Process of Building Custom High End Broncos

WHAT IS AN AGASO BRONCO AND WHY YOU NEED ONE
Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is August Paro with Agaso Outdoor. For almost six years now, August and his talented team have been customizing Broncos but with their own twist. They don't just by aftermarket parts, they design and fabricate components so they always work and last forever. They've redesigned and fabricated everything from the chassis and the body to fuel tanks and entire cooling and braking systems for their creations.
We talk in detail about how they got started and the tedious process it takes to build an Agaso Bronco. August lived on the East Coast as a kid and moved to California as a young man and started building Hollywood movies sets and studying all types of design. Plus, we talk about the new Broncos. Does August like them? Will he give them a thumbs up or a thumbs down?
:00 - Introduction
04:50 - Birth of Agaso Outdoor
10:30 - Re-engineer and Re-imagine
26:56 - Rating the new Broncos
32:40 - 400 horses of fun
41:00 - Passion projects and paying the bills
45:30 - Creativity and what the customer wants
01:01:00 - Patina is just a used car
01:06:00 - Barbie Bronco or Mary Kay Bronco
01:14:00 - How much does an Agaso Bronco cost?
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Secrets of Vintage Trailer & Car Enthusiasts Revealed

Our guest this week on the @WestofTulsa Show is David Neel, Executive Director of the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, California. He took over the museum from the man who founded it, Dr. Murphy. David talks about stepping down from that role and is making an offer to our listeners and viewers. Whoever wants his museum can have it. He’ll give it to you. However, it’s more complicated than that and he explains why.
David talks in detail about what you’ll see at the museum, everything from mid-century vintage trailers to model trains, an impressive diecast collection and a slot car track that will blow your mind. The museum also has a section dedicated to Indianapolis 500 Champion and former CEO of STP, Andy Granatelli.
David also talks about his love for anything vintage, especially vintage trailers from teardrops to Airstreams, a one of a kind Holt trailer house and something called The Big Ugly. We’ll let him explain the name, where it came from and how it impacts traffic on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. He describes how he found ‘his tribe’ in vintage camper rallies and why everyone should see Lucy and Desi in the movie, The long, long trailer. David also has a passion for station wagons. He has a Checker Marathon, a Studebaker Wagonaire which tows his matching trailer boat.
Our show is briefly interrupted by construction workers next door to our studio. Something that Pat McAfee probably doesn’t have to deal with. We also talk about the Murphy Auto Museum and the Mullin Auto Museum closing within months of each other. What’s going on?
Finally, David, a professed Jeep snob, also talks about his connection to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma where his family is from before heading west during the dust bowl days.
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We’ll see you West of Tulsa.
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Why The Central Coast Was The Best Place For Hot Rods - West Of Tulsa Show #0019

Join historian and author Tony Baker as he dives into the #hotrod #history of the central coast of California and the San Fernando Valley in this episode of  @WestOfTulsa  show. Learn about the iconic #cars and culture that shaped these areas! #TonyBaker #HotRodHistory #CentralCoastCalifornia #sanfernandovalley
Check out Tony's new book "Hot Rodding in the San Fernando Valley" https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467160650/?queryID=d0c57d142418f96cd78c892ce102c23c&objectID=9781467160650&insightsIndex=arcadia-publishing_products
 
TALKING HOT RODS WITH TONY BAKER
This week on the West of Tulsa Show we talk with automotive historian, author and all around great guy Tony Baker.
He’s written seven books since 2012 about the early days of hot rodding after World War II and through the years from the Central Coast of California down to Southern California. We showered Tony with praise because we know so many people who have his books. He talks about the glory days of the 1950’s and the people who started legal racing as we know it today. Actor James Dean racing at the old Santa Barbara Airport in 1954 where the first legal drag strip in the nation was located and it’s still there, to drag racing legend Don Prudhomme.
Tony shows us photos of the first Santa Barbara Acceleration Association to the Carpinteria Thunderbowl and the drag strips in the San Fernando Valley. He also goes out on a limb and tells us which county, in his opinion, had the fastest racers in those days. You may not agree!
We also discuss topics like racing at Bonneville, Jalopy Racing, Midget racing, Ford versus Ferrari, the Burbank Road Kings, the Motor Monarchs and a connection to the iconic movie American Graffiti.
We hope you enjoy the show and please don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe and we will see you West of Tulsa.
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Car Care, Emergency Preparedness & Speed Dating - West Of Tulsa Show #0018

Join CJ Ward and the West at Tulsa team in Studio 3 as they discuss car care, emergency preparedness, and even speed dating in this entertaining episode! Don't miss out on the fun and subscribe to stay updated on all their latest shows.
This week on the West of Tulsa Show, guests Melissa Wahe with CarmaCare and Christina Jimenez with  @MsMotorheadPodcast  discuss everything from their new speed dating venture to the importance of basic car care.
Christina updates the team on her idea to start a speed dating event for car people. This is something she first discussed during her first appearance on West of Tulsa. It may have started off as a joke, but so many people loved her idea, she’s taking it seriously now and even roped Melissa in on her plans. We talk about that in detail and how Dan and Helm will be guinea pigs for this newly hatched dating service. Christina says she watches the TV show Dating on the Spectrum and loves it, so there might be similarities?
Eventually, we get to Melissa’s CarmaCare and how she came up with the idea to help mostly young women and teens understand their vehicles better. She just taught the Boy Scouts so she’ll help anyone who needs it. She offers free classes which help people understand everything from basic car care and maintenance to emergency knowledge and safety. It can be life saving information and it’s empowering. We also talk about the differences between how a man and a woman talk to a mechanic. That should get an interesting response from folks.
Melissa talks about how her idea for CarmaCare started while she was really sick. She died on the operating table and once she was able, started to rehab her left leg by repeatedly using the clutch. She eventually ended up on the track and revived dreams of being a Formula 1 driver. We’ll let her tell the story. Finally, we talk about 511, why everyone should know it and why Rob Dahm is so hot, that’s according to Melissa and Christina.
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Father-Son Duo: R&R Motorworks and Their Love for Mazda Miatas - West Of Tulsa Show #0017

Join the father-son duo of R&R Motorworks as they showcase their passion for #Mazda #Miatas. From restoration to customization, follow along as they share their love for these iconic vehicles and the special bond it has created between them. Get an inside look at their workshop and see firsthand the dedication and expertise that goes into every project. #westoftulsa #mazdamiata #rrmotorworks
Why it’s so difficult to own just one Miata!!
 
This week on the West of Tulsa Show, our guests are Ralph and Ryan Gold with R&R Motorworks in Goleta, California. They are a father and son team that have a passion for everything Mazda Miata. Ralph is more old school and loves his muscle cars including a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1971 Oldsmobile 442. His son Ryan is into JDM and the Miata’s. He taught his father a thing or two about the benefits and the fun of owning, not just one Miata, but more than one.
 
The Gold’s talk about the process which allows them to work together so well. They say it was a learning curve, mostly by Ralph about the new way of doing things. Ryan believes the Miata is one of the best cars ever made and considering the fact that the Miata is about to celebrate its 35th anniversary, he could be right. The car is now a classic.
 
Ralph and Ryan also talk in detail about their customers and what it takes to modify a Miata for the track whether it's set up to race or autocross. They talk about the aftermarket support for Miatas and the performance you can get out of them when you turbocharge or supercharge one of these small, nimble cars.
 
We also discuss why it’s so difficult for some Miata lovers to own just one car. Affordability, reliability and just plain fun are some of the reasons why. And the Gold’s explain how they were put on the map in some circles when they built a car for the Fast ‘n Furious movie series. That car was a beautiful blue Mitsubishi Evo. And finally, we breakdown the pluses and minuses of owning a daily driver or race-ready Miata.
 
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Manz Motor Company: The Father & Son Defender Team - West Of Tulsa Show #0016

Join us as we explore the fascinating story behind Manz Motor Company, a family-owned business specializing in restoring and customizing Land Rover Defenders. Meet the dedicated father and son team behind the operation, as they take us through their process and share their passion for these iconic vehicles in this episode of West Of Tulsa Show.
Our guests this week on the West of Tulsa Show are a father and son team who strip down and customize Land Rover Defenders. David and Cole Manz are building 6 by 6 Defenders powered by an LS3 motor with 3 axles. They traveled all the way from New Hampshire to join us in studio and we really appreciate it. They battled snow, pneumonia, flakey truck drivers, canceled car shows and much more to be with us.
 
The Manz Motor Company is essentially doing for Land Rover Defenders what Singer is doing for Porsches. They strip the vehicle down and build it back up to exactly the specs and tastes their customers want in a Defender.
 
David talks about retiring from his corporate job to team up with his son to follow a passion. They talk about the barn where they do most of the work on these beautiful vehicles. They considered Unimogs and Land Cruisers before making a trip to England to meet up with two brothers who convinced them that their dream should be reality. During their trip to the UK they built their supply chain of OEM parts and got right to work once they returned home.
 
The Manz talk about who their customers are and what they want in a custom Defender. They offer many options including Cummins Diesel motors and they are even considering offering an electric powered Defender, although that’s not on the menu yet.
 
You will love their story and hopefully they inspire you to follow your dream. As always, the entire West of Tulsa Team appreciates your support. Please follow, like and subscribe and don’t forget to tell us your story on our Tipline page at www.westoftulsa.com
 
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