Two Guys Garage Podcast

Fresh off his commanding NHRA Funny Car victory at the 2019 season finale in Pomona, the guys catch up with two-time NHRA Champion Jack Beckman during a well-deserved holiday break. Hooked on hot rods as a young kid in California, “Fast Jack” has more than earned his nickname, progressing from running 15.06 at 90 mph, to 3.92 at 323 mph! Noting how “good preparation leads to good performance,” Beckman speaks candidly about the trials and tribulations of racing nitro funny cars in the dark, and how having the right mindset can make the difference between life and death, as witnessed by his epic 2016 crash in Epping, NH.

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1320 feet. 250 mph. 5.99 seconds. This is Hot Rod Drag Week, where racers carry every part and consumable with them from track to track in a grueling 1000-mile torture test of man and machine. Willie and Kevin get all the down and dirty details from a trio of drag racing legends – Tom Bailey, Craig “Grubby” Groebner and Joe Barry – from competitive camaraderie, to true sportsmanship, and whether a 4-second run may soon become a reality.

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On this episode, Kevin and Willie ponder the evolution of engine blocks and cylinder heads, marveling at the huge technological advances that continue to be made by the company at the forefront of the industry, Dart Machinery. Ted Keating, President of Dart, joins the guys for a lively discussion touching on a range of topics, from the company’s 37 year history of hardcore racing, to the latest developments in billet engineering

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Still energized by their recent experience at SEMA, Willie and Kevin dedicate the entirety of this episode to their freewheeling conversation with the legendary Ring Brothers – two of the most acclaimed and renowned custom car builders working in the industry today. From their humble Midwest beginnings, through intense sibling rivalries, and innumerable awards and accolades – Jim and Mike tell all in their own inimitable style. And before it’s over, a special guest will drop by and surprise all the guys!

 

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The passion for cars is still alive! Kevin and Willie are fresh from the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas – the largest automotive aftermarket trade show in the world – and giving listeners the download on all the cool and amazing cars and products they saw there. Then, they catch up with NASCAR Champion Joey Logano at the Factory Five Racing booth, and together with FFR’s David Smith geek out on the awesome machinery and horsepower on display.

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In their first podcast, “soft intimidator” Kevin Byrd and “car whisperer” Willie B bring listeners inside their lifelong obsession with all things automotive – a shared passion that also lies at the heart of their longtime partnership on MotorTrend’s Two Guys Garage TV show. Next, they welcome their very first guest, Reggie Wynn of PrecisionTurbo/Turbonetics, who shares some interesting tech with the guys and drops a major announcement!

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Two Guys Garage is coming to your ears!

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