The road to the top of Pikes Peak looks beautiful right up until you imagine missing a corner. We call Richard Tomlin from the mountain to get a real-time look at what it takes to compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when the sun is brutal, the air is thin, and even cell service feels like it’s fighting you.

Richard walks us through a huge milestone for Apex Auto Works: the ApexOSET Miata based build qualifying in the Fast 15, plus the very different challenge of keeping “Big Bird” a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, happy with carburetor tuning across massive elevation changes. We also dig into the heart of this year’s story, a Plymouth Road Runner with deep family history that gets transformed for the mountain with NASCAR-derived hardware underneath, while still carrying the little details that make it a true legacy car.

From there we talk race day reality: staging cars, camping, beating the crowds on the one road in and out, and why so many drivers use onboard oxygen to stay sharp at 14,000 feet. We also share where to watch the live coverage on Racer TV, then shift gears into our racing calendar, quick hits from automotive history, and a can’t-believe-it story about a thief using a Waymo robotaxi as a getaway while police come up empty.

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A garage that feels like a private club, a Corvette charity event that keeps getting bigger, and a luxury SUV review with a twist you won’t expect. We sit down with Space City Corvette Club president A.J. Loupe to talk Corvette Day at Garage Ultimate in Friendswood, Texas, where the National Corvette Museum brings its store on site and the community rallies to raise serious money for a great cause. A.J. explains how this event has pulled in huge Corvette attendance, why it’s become a destination, and how the museum partnership turns merch sales into direct support.

Then we get a tour of the “car condominium” idea that’s taking off across the country: climate-controlled units you can buy, customize, and use as a true hobby space. We dig into what’s inside these over-the-top garages, how the Car Keep program works for owners who want storage without buying a unit, and why the culture matters as much as the concrete and steel. If you’ve ever wondered whether a shared car community can feel both premium and welcoming, this conversation answers it.

We also highlight what the Space City Corvette Club does beyond the parking lot, from record-setting events to raising hundreds of thousands for Texas EquuSearch and other local efforts. After a quick run of Jeff’s Motor Minute Father’s Day laughs, we close with our 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L review: Hurricane twin-turbo power, big comfort, real towing numbers, pricing, and the little detail that made us stop and say, “Wait, what?”
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Granbury doesn’t just “host” events, it builds a home for them. Recording live from Hewlett Park during the Lone Star Street Rod Association State Run, we talk with Tammy Dooley from Visit Granbury about what it really takes to make a car weekend feel legendary for participants and profitable for local businesses.

Tammy walks us through how Granbury earned its official identity as the Celebration Capital of Texas, including the community process and the Texas legislative steps it took to claim a moniker that fits year-round. If you care about destination marketing, place branding, or event tourism, you’ll hear why a clear identity helps everyone, from organizers and restaurants to first-time visitors looking for their next weekend trip.

Then we get practical for car clubs and promoters who want to grow: how to find a city that truly wants your event, how to work with a convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or tourism department, and what “support” can look like beyond money, including park access, logistics help, hotel partnerships, advertising, swag, and protected dates. We also dig into Granbury’s weekly Rise and Grind meetup, a simple communications play that keeps locals informed and businesses engaged.

We close with the numbers behind the strategy, including tourism budget basics like hotel occupancy tax and how Granbury talks about ROI in a way residents understand. Subscribe for more car culture and real-world event advice, share this with your club, and leave a review with the best tip you’ve learned from hosting a show.

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