The Strange Motion Way

Tim and Carrie interview Roger Burman


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In this episode of the Strange Motion Way podcast, Tim and Carrie interview Roger Berman, a renowned car builder. Roger's career in car building started with his love for motorcycles and racing. He raced motocross and three-wheelers before transitioning to building hot rods. His first hot rod was a 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe, built with junkyard parts. Roger gained recognition for his work when one of his cars, a 1955 Chevy convertible, won the Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year award. He went on to build several cars for Kevin Allstop and won the prestigious Riddler Award in 2006 with a hand-built Marcel-bodied 1935 Roadster. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Carrie discuss Roger Burman's involvement in various car shows and competitions, including the Riddler, AMBR, and Street Machine of the Year. They also talk about his experience in autocross racing and the dedication and hard work required to succeed in the sport. They touch on the different attitudes and personalities in the autocross community and the enjoyment of meeting new people through racing. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Carrie discuss Roger's desire to win the Street Rod of the Year competition. They also talk about their favorite events and the cars they drive daily. Roger mentions his upcoming project for Barrett Jackson and his preference for modern technology in cars. They also touch on their personal lives and how they met. In this final part of the conversation, Roger Burman talks about his experience working with a customer who valued prompt payment and how he built a strong reputation in the industry. They also discuss Luke's new shop and his injuries from racing motorcycles. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of chasing money in the industry and the importance of building trust with customers. They briefly mention their love for Disney and the possibility of going on a non-car-related trip. The conversation ends with a discussion about their pets and the joys and challenges of taking care of them.

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