Jimmy Dilamarter: The Ultimate Insider to Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are rolling into this On the Move launching right into two-wheeled talk of Mecum’s recent successful Vegas motorcycle auction. The event reached $17.5 million in overall sales with a staggering 95% sell-through rate of all 1,214 motorcycles hammered sold. The high seller was a 1907 Strap Tank that brought $297,000. From there, the guys break the news the Mecum has a brand-new event in July, heading to Orlando for a Summer Special. After running through the auction schedule for the next few months, Matt and John turn to car news, leading off with their thoughts on the legacy of three-time Indy 500 winner, Bobby Unser, who passed away at the age of 87. Next, John has an update on friend of the show, Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme before its talk of rumors that Ford will use the Lightning name on an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck. Wrapping up, John has the latest on issues facing upcoming vacation travel and it all relates to the world of microchips. In Segment 2, Matt and John are on the line with Jimmy Dilamarter. Jimmy’s career in racing and motorsports spans decades with him being heavily involved with the workings of the iconic Vel’s Parnellli Jones Racing team. Jimmy shares all kinds of memories including meeting Parnelli Jones for the first time, getting the late night call to run the Formula One team with driver Mario Andretti and how the ‘Big Oly’ Bronco came about. Then in Segment 3, the racing discussion keeps going with Mecum Editor Alex Yonanovich in the studio. Alex has a special focus on motorsports history and he shares with Matt and John the impact and legacy of Parnelli Jones including personal highlights from a recent meeting with the famed driver. He also previews the eight special vehicles from Parnelli Jones’ personal collection that will be crossing the upcoming Indy auction block