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Ricky and Dom of Rada Race Lab join us to talk about the creation of Rada Race Lab, including all of the platforms they work on and why they uphold themselves to a high caliber of quality.

Alastair Scully and Patrick Gruszka join us to share their experiences in Nitrocross and the journey along the way.

Kurt Thomas of ORE Off Road joins us to discuss how he made the switch to Off Roading after years of drifting and the creation of ORE. We discuss various platforms and other topics relating to the off roading.

Dani Platteter of Imola Motorsports joins us to to share a bit about the shop and the variety of supercars and European cars they have seen and serviced.

Ron Hinshaw from North Speed and Restoration joins to share some insights into the world of Restomods, Restorations and more.

Dan AKA GunnItGarage and I discuss some of the lessons learned from the podcast over the many episodes we have done. Thank you.

Andre Simon of High Performance Academy joins us for our first remote podcast to discuss the nuances of chasing records, the creation of High Performance Academy and where the passion for education comes from.

Aaron Miller of Nth Moto joins us to discuss a number of topics, mostly pertaining to the world of twin turbo vipers. This includes the records Nth Moto holds, some history of their builds of the years, and of course the various applications a twin turbo viper may be suited for. Aaron also shares his own history and journey as well.

David and Braxtin join us again to share some stories, the development of their line and what went into it, and some insight into the latest trends in the detailing trends which may or may not be best for everyone.

Max Odegaard joins us to discuss the process of building his drift truck. He also shares the progress and behind the scenes on the builds he is currently working on at Patience Metal Fab. Max gives an in depth reality as to why he ended up on the career path he did.

Austin and Alexis join us while attending Powercruise USA to chat about Civics and Cobalts! Two cars that are unlikely contenders to give V8s quite the challenge.

Antonio Della Polla joins us to share his knowledge in the world of rotaries, the various types and of course which are the most sought after. He also shares his knowledge of the Miata world, another platform he specializes in.

Kyle Larkin makes his return to the Minnoxide podcast where we discuss his role at JWP Automotive while continuing to grow his brand, Lurk Tuning. A number of topics are discussed regarding methanol injection, how the car scene has changed, how various platforms have their quirks and features and more.

Jarrett from Bowen Built and Mike from Roush Motorsports join us to talk about the recent Optima Ultimate Street Car event that took place at Road America. They also discuss what goes into making a Mustang a great contender for autocross and road course situations and more.

Jay Horta AKA Car Bodega joins us to discuss our recent weekend at Road America for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Jay shares how he's become more involved in servicing his own cars especially after receiving an astronomical quote for what turned out to be a simple job. Since, he has been excited to continue pursuing the track life.

The most familiar faces from the Ratified Motorsports camp come on to discuss all of the various platforms they own and work on. This includes Evo's, Audi RS3s, G80 M3s, Nissan GTRs and a whole range of vehicles beyond that. Big power and fun conversation in this episode!

While at the North Star Speed Summit, Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, and Aign "Money" Eel join us to talk about some fast Hondas and what it takes to get to the level they are at.

Greg Schmidt from Bad Influence Garage joins us to share various stories from his racing career. Which include his racer history and the experiences (good and bad) he has had with them. We also discuss a variety of events locally and across the nation.

In association with the BIR Performance Driving School and RaiseAHood, we have our first collaborative effort with the driving school to gather the experience from instructors, novices, and other experts.

Becca and Stephen join us to talk about their journey in the world of DAZA's, including the trials and tribulations they've had to go through to get to where they are today, which includes Becca winning TX2K earlier this year.

Davion and Omar join us while at the Powercruise USA event to talk about their builds, their businesses and how they've developed their cars for their purposes.

Bryan Hawk and Gary Rude of Patience Metal Fab join to share various stories ranging from the origins of Patience to the many types of builds they have worked on. This includes an EV swapped Porsche, a Renault rally build, a Camaro build for wheel to wheel action and more.

We visit John Mo Huber of JFB Off Road down in the outskirts of Chicago to talk about the incredible builds he and his team produce. From putting Hellcat and Demon motors into Jeeps to Restoring classic Bronco's with a modern twist, they do it all. Check out their website here: https://jfboffroad.com/ Want to listen to the podcast elsewhere? Visit here: https://www.minnoxide.com/ Sign up for the newsletter for alerts, wallpapers, and giveaways: https://minnoxide.ck.page/newsletter

Ben Kurzhal joins us to share about his various builds and projects he has done over the years. His Current one being a Rb26 Swapped GTO, in addition to other fun builds he has done and is planning to do.

Michael Petersen, CEO of RaiseAHood and also a driving instructor, joins us to share some of his advice for novices going into their first track day.

Bryce and Jorge join us to talk Mopars and Euros. Bryce has put in significant work on the 5.7 Jeep which is now over 1,000 AWHP, and Jorge shares his experience being a part of Minnesota Performance as well.

Jose and Matt join us to share their stories in the world of fabrication. They tell us about their personal projects and some of the work they've done in the prior roles and current careers.

Jeff Storms join us to share some of his background in the Minnesota car community. He goes into detail on the ownership of his 1 series BMW, making close to 600 horsepower, and of course his Noble M12 GTO 3R.

Caleb joins us to recap the craziness of TX2k 2024, which included him getting pulled over three times in an hour, and other various activities. He also shares some stories from the street scene events he has attended and the various builds he has had including a 1400 HP Z06, an SRT Jeep, Trackhawk, and GT500.

Adam joins us to do what he does best - having a good time. He tells us his background in cars which includes his twin turbo gen 3 Dodge Viper. He also takes us back to the creation of crown rally and how he was involved with it and what may be coming on the horizon.

Kevin Van Voris hosts us in his camp while we attended TX2K. We discuss how ownership of the new Demon 170 has been going, his old Demon which was totaled, and of course the passion and business that has lead to his success. Photo credit for thumbnail to Instagram: Cambered_Lenz

Omar Aguillon, owner of Nightfall Performance joins us to share his journey in building four digit Corvettes. From dropping out to a few difficult builds on other platforms he eventually became knowledgeable in the Corvette platforms and has since opened his own shop as well.

Jake Bird joins us again 60 episodes later to talk about how he has managed to keep the lights on at his business, Automotive Alterations, after narrowly escaping death twice from the motorcycle accident that cost his arm, and almost his livelihood.

Paul Rode joins us to share a number of awesome experience he has had over the years. Ranging from local events to those around the world such as Crown Rally and the Gumball 3000. He takes us through the adventures shared in his Z28 Camaro and memories he is responsible for creating in young car enthusiasts.

Joe joins us to talk about the various adventures he has had in his Mustang build, including the joys and difficulties of owning a high horsepower car. He also shares the story of when his wheel broke towards the end of a run at a drag strip. He get's a bit into the kind of work he does particularly on BMW and Minis in the Fargo area.

Alex joins us to share his journey in the world of motorsport. He goes into detail on how he got behind the wheel of a GT4 and had a competitive season before being taken out later in the 2022 season with extensive damages. He also discusses how training on iRacing with his simulator has improved his skills and knowledge drastically.

Tam joins us to share some of the various aspects of the car community he has been a part of. It ain't about going fast or being the showiest, just about having a good time.

John and Kyle join to share an in depth look into the VIP and show car world. They've traveled all over the country and have won countless trophies with their tastefully done builds. They also share a bit about Drive Cartel.

Jason Anderson from Janderson Heads joins us to share the intricacies of building heads for high performance vehicles. From vintage Mini's to drag strip monsters he has done it all. We go into quite a bit of detail in this episode and it was an absolute blast to talk shop.

Tim Roman joins us to share his in depth journey in putting together the worlds first AWD S550 Mustang. He goes into detail describing how he chose the parts he used (and didn't use) for a project he's been wanting to do for decades.

Michael Petersen joins us again to talk tires! Why winter tires are worth the cost, how sway bars affect a vehicle and why, traction as a whole, and the upcoming Performance Driving School classes at Brainerd International Raceway.

Dave joins as the first guest of the new year to share some exciting updates. Since the last episode Dave has completed his twin turbo Mustang which now makes more than 1000+ horsepower to the wheels. He still plans to autocross, drag race and road course this build as well. He also has since become the owner of his own shop, which has and will continue to put out some sweet builds. The shop is known as DRSC Automotive.

Michael Morgan joins us to share the difficulties of getting a brand new racetrack built and what goes into putting a proposal together. He also shares the experiences he has had running autocross and drifting events at various locations. Michael also goes into detail on the highs and lows he has had in building "Gramps"

Charles Mayne joins us for an episode to talk largely about marketing in the automotive world. Charlie was crucial in the growth of the MAPerformance social media platforms and ultimately their overall online success. He also discusses the creation of the content and also how people in the car community can have success in getting sponsors for their vehicles/channels.

Jarret Bowen, Owner of Bowen Built joins us for an episode to talk Ford and more. He's been servicing and building Fords for years and is one of the few that can work on Ford GT's. Jarret also has experience in trackside support for his clients so we discuss that as well.

Kamil Witkowski, Owner of SimRacing Chicago joins us to share an in depth look into the world of sim racing. He shares the development of his studio which hosts 10 simulators, including 2 mobile sims he has well. We discuss what the future looks like in a rapidly growing industry, and some misconceptions individuals may have when it comes to tuning a simulator.

Mike and Eric from Drag n Drive addiction join us to share the creation of Drag N Drive Addiction, which documents many of the drag and drive style events around the country. We discuss the various types of cars and racecars that participate, the rules followed for the events, and much more.

Tim DeCesaro joins the podcast to share his journey in the automotive world which was one well traveled. He shares stories from his time at Optima Batteries and some deals he has been a part of as a result. He also shares some of the motorsport and automotive events he has been able to attend over the years as well.

Braxtin and David from City Wide PPF come on the podcast to share their experiences in the detailing space. This includes creating their own detailing line designed with the Mid-West climate in mind. They also share the experiences they've had with ceramic products and what circumstances to use various offerings. And of course, the never ending debate of wax vs ceramic.

Steven Kojack joins us to share the origins of the Deutsche Car Club, his experiences with the B58 platform, the events he hosts, and ultimately all things BMW.