Toni Avery got in on the ground floor at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles as the only full-time female driving coach where she not only obtained world-class training in driving and right-seat coaching but also became a Porsche Certified Driving Instructor able to handle any vehicle in their lineup. After two-and-a-half years at Porsche, Toni now wears many hats in the industry including Director of Communications at HG Trackside in addition to other automotive companies assisting in marketing and social media and is also an automotive consultant for various companies. She continues to coach on a part-time basis at the Porsche Experience Center, and also sits right seat with teen drivers for BRAKES, a teen defensive driving program that travels the country aimed at helping teens become better, safer drivers. BRAKES is founded by past two-time Cars Yeah guest Doug Herbert. Toni also holds an SCCA full competition race license. Her website and social media channels are titled GirlsDriveFastToo.com where she focuses on sharing her passion for automobiles and photography with others.

1446: Toni Avery got in on the ground floor at the Porsche

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Mark Hotchkis is a lifelong car and racing enthusiast whose family are legends in those industries. His father John was a partner in a SoCal Porsche/Audi dealership in the 80s and his brother John Jr. launched a performance suspicion company in the 90s. The family raced Porsches from the late 60s through the early 90s including at Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring and more. Mark developed the H-Sport brand with Hotchkis, created enthusiast forums, sales and advertising including Rennlist, 6 Speedlonline, Audiworld, and LS1 Tech. Mark raced in Formula Ford to Indy Lights and won a SCCA National Championship in a ’73 Porsche 914-4 at Mid-Ohio. He’s worked with Pelican Parts and for the past 7 years works with Porsche at their Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles. He’s been a member of the Luftgekühlt production team since Luft 4 and along with Patrick Long and the team brings us Air | Water on April 27, 2024, in southern California at the Orange County Fair Grounds.

2489: Mark Hotchkis

Chaya Milchstein is an automotive educator, influencer, and author of Mechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us. She unapologetically stands out in a crowd, flaunting her fashion sense while teaching about cars, traveling the world, and breaking all kinds of norms. Chaya made it her life’s mission to educate women and queer people about their cars. She's dedicated her career to educating the average car owner, not the automotive enthusiasts, about their cars - a career she found and built after aging out of the foster care system. She's taught her popular car classes at libraries, universities, non-profits, and businesses. Chaya has worked with national and international automotive brands, including CarMax, TireRack, iFixit, and Jerry. She has been featured in AARP, NPR's Lifekit, Oprah Magazine, Car Talk, and The Chicago Tribune. She's written for AAA's Via Magazine, Parents Magazine, Shondaland, and PBS's Next Avenue.

2488: Chaya Milchstein

Joshua Minson is the President and Owner of Redtide Canopies where they specialize in creating high-quality, custom-designed canopies for outdoor events and activities. After attending many events and realizing most canopies were not up to par, he saw an opportunity to do better. Along with better design, quality, and color options the focus at Redtide is sustainability. They use environmentally friendly materials that help reduce their environmental impact. Joshua and his team are dedicated to providing the best customer service, experience and products possible.

2487: Joshua Minson

Jake Wolf is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Warehouse, a premier private car and social club located in Park City, Utah. His career has evolved from collector-grade clothing sales to exotic vehicle brokerage in Miami, specializing investment grade automobiles. Jake conceptualized Warehouse after securing funding and spearheading the development of Warehouse Motorclub, overseeing design, construction, and financing. The facility has become a premier destination for automotive and social enthusiasts alike. As the flagship Park City location, Warehouse sets the standard for what is slated to be a series of clubs across the country. Did I tell you Jake’s only 28 years old?

2486: Jake Wolf

Genevieve Armendariz is a woman on a mission to change the world. As the Founder and Executive Director of The Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program, she provides resources and educational opportunities to empower girls and women, increase diversity, and support underserved communities. She is also the reigning Miss Monterey County and is competing to be Miss California.  Genevieve is pursuing a career in Astrophysics.

1446: Toni Avery got in on the ground floor at the Porsche

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