November 04, 2024

He Pioneered The Import Scene, Helped Make The Fast and The Furious A Reality, and Is The VP of Marketing For SEMA - The RJ de Vera Interview

1 hour

On this episode of the Cars and Kicks Show, Erik, Jacques, and Nick are joined by tuner culture pioneer, RJ de Vera. From buiding cars for the world's biggest brands, to bringing import tuner culture to the mainstream, RJ de Vera has been an integral part of the automotive seen for nearly 3 decades. While you might know him for his role in the original The Fast and The Furious, a film he also consulted on, RJ's influence on the automotive world is as storied as it gets and in his current role as Vice President of Marketing for SEMA, he's bringing the automotive industry into the digital age.

Follow RJ: https://www.instagram.com/rj_devera/?hl=en

All of the links you need: https://www.carsxkicks.com

The Cars and Kicks Show is hosted by:

Jacques Slade is a multifaceted creator that explores the world of footwear and sports through the lens of culture. Through sneakers and golf, Jacques has cultivated an industry leading voice in the industry that can be seen online and on television. Or he is just an idiot. The jury is still out on that.

Erik Valdez is a husband, father, actor, producer, and creator, whose passion and knowledge for cars is unmatched. You might have seen him on shows like General Hospital, Graceland, or Superman & Lois. He’s driven in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, the Baja 1000, and the number of cars he’s owned would rival the how collections of many sneakerheads.

Nick Engvall is a consultant and creator who helps brands make more authentic connections with their customers. His obsession with cars and sneakers both toe the line of unhealthiness that is best described as, overly passionate. If he’s not recording podcasts, he’s probably at the burrito shop or chasing down ocean sunsets.

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