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SEMA 2021 Preview, 40th 4 Wheel Jamboree, Cruising Route 66, Auto Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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SEMA 2021 Preview, 40th 4 Wheel Jamboree, Cruising Route 66, Auto Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

Closing out the summer car events and racing into the fall!

Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke have been wringing out the summer car event season as much as possible, and on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, they chat about the Off Road Expo, the 40th Annual O’Rielly Auto Parts Fall 4 Wheel Jamboree, the GTOAA car show in Pontiac, IL, and preview the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas!    And if that’s not enough, more trivia questions are shared along the way.    It’s a big episode!

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SEMA 2021 Preview, 40th 4 Wheel Jamboree, Cruising Route 66, Auto Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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What the heck is taking so long? Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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What the heck is taking so long? Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

We’re all in this slow boat (from China) together…

It’s no secret that the whole world has been affected by the pandemic, and it has certainly crept into the world of restoration and custom car building.   In this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke dive deep into the root of the delays, and how it has domino-effected our industry.   There’s also some new Automotive Trivia questions, some fun stories, and all the rest of the nonsense you’ve come to expect from the V8 Radio Podcast! 

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What the heck is taking so long? Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Salt Fever! 2021 Bonneville Speed Week Recap, Automotive Trivia, and more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Salt Fever! 2021 Bonneville Speed Week Recap, Automotive Trivia, and more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

We recap our trip to the 2021 Bonneville Speed Week on the salt flats outside of Wendover, Utah.  The SCTA put on another great event, the salt condition was great for racing, and we’re already planning the return trip in 2022.   Who knows, maybe even with a race car?   Land Speed Racing is surely addictive.  Hear all the stories from the trip, along with the Overselling Adjective, Automotive Trivia, and more on this speedy episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Salt Fever! 2021 Bonneville Speed Week Recap, Automotive Trivia, and more on the V8 Radio Podcast!
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Summer Car Shows, Keeping It Cool, Street Machine Summer Nationals, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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Summertime is here, and the V8 Radio Podcast team of Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q Ball” Clarke are taking advantage of car shows and events everywhere possible. Mike is wheeling his GTO to local cruise nights, and Kevin just got back from the 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Bloomsburg, PA, and the Street Machine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, MN. Events like these are full of great stories, cool cars, and great people. There’s also Automotive Trivia, some listener shout-outs, a few laughs, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast! Thanks to The Automotive Enthusiast Network for the lead image!

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Summer Car Shows, Keeping It Cool, Street Machine Summer Nationals, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Tuning the GTO, Electrical Surprises, Shout Outs, Veteran Rides, Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Mike’s first drives of his 1967 Pontiac GTO after a lengthy engine rebuild! A little electrical glitch had Mike scratching his head, but he soldiered on and figured it out. Other topics include some listener shout-outs, especially to our friends in Australia. Of course, there’s automotive trivia and some other silly stories, and you have another jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Tuning the GTO, Electrical Surprises, Shout Outs, Veteran Rides, Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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First Drive in 7 Years: The GTO Returns To The Road on the V8 Radio Podcast

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Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke’s 1967 GTO is finally mobile, and man, the Q is excited! Hear the story of the final steps of preparation for the first drive on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast. There is also Automotive Trivia, and a bunch of good muscle car tech tips all buried in this episode!

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Mike’s GTO Is Alive! Street Machine Nationals, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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It’s been a long time coming, but the freshly built 461 cube Pontiac V8 in Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke’s 1967 GTO is alive and running strong! Mike and Kevin share the story of the ’67s first start up in 7 years on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast. They also chat about the 37th annual Continental Tire Street Machine Nationals event in DuQuoin, IL, and Kevin’s involvement as Emcee. Throw in some Automotive Trivia and a few laughs, and you’ve got the next action-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Mike's GTO Is Alive! Street Machine Nationals, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Installing Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO Engine, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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We’ve got big news from V8 Radio’s Mike Q-Ball Clarke, as the freshly-rebuilt 461 cubic inch Pontiac V8 has finally landed in the nose of his 1967 GTO! On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike and Kevin share the story of how the install went down, along with some tips to make engine installs… and other car projects, go smoothly. This install was a long time coming, and the GTO will soon be back on the road after a seven year hiatus. Even with all the excitement, they didn’t forget to include an Automotive Trivia question, and much more for car enthusiasts on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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Installing Mike's 1967 Pontiac GTO Engine, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!
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Bobby Unser Crosses The Finish Line, Qs New Ride, Power Tour Plans, Automotive Trivia, and More!

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Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste pay homage to Bobby Unser on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, and touch on other topics like Mike’s new ride! Plus, is there a possibility of his GTO appearing on the Hot Rod Power Tour? They chat about springtime cruising in an old convertible, some other GTO projects in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and a lot more. The Automotive Trivia questions stimulate as always, so you don’t want to miss this episode!

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Bobby Unser Crosses The Finish Line, Qs New Ride, Power Tour Plans, Automotive Trivia, and More!
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Q’s Crash, Camping, Car Clubs, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast

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Mike Q-Ball Clarke’s daily driver was smashed in a wreck! Q’s OK, but now he’s looking to move into a truck. Possibly to pull a camper! Kevin and Mike discuss Kevin’s weekend camping trip and his quality time with some Rod and Custom Magazines from 1958, including an interesting look at a car club from the day. The automotive trivia question is a deusy… at least for Kevin, but you’ll hear all that and more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!

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Q's Crash, Camping, Car Clubs, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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