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The Car Industry Isn't Slowing Down — Inside HPX, Streetcar Takeover & Hot Rod Power Tour

Justin and Jamie break down three very different events from car summer 2026 — the High Performance Expo (HPX), Streetcar Takeover, and Hot Rod Power Tour — and answer the question most brands never ask: how do you actually measure whether an automotive event was worth it? A business-first look at B2B vs. B2C strategy, brand activation, event ROI, and why the performance aftermarket is booming.

Chase Lautenbach: 1320 Video, Street Car Takeover & the Billion-Dollar Empire Nobody Noticed

Chase Lautenbach, Co-Founder, Street Car Takeover | 1320 Video Alumni

Chase Lautenbach built one of the most influential organizations in grassroots motorsports — and most people never saw it coming. In this episode, he breaks down the real business behind 1320 Video, Street Car Takeover, and how an 18-race season, a high-horsepower dealership, and a billion-dollar media footprint all trace back to a phone call and a Sonic parking lot.

Automotive Prediction Markets

No guest this week — just Jamie and Justin working through what's actually going to happen in the automotive industry in 2026. They debut a live prediction market segment, recap recent guest episodes, dig into automotive photography as a brand strategy tool, and close out with an AI Watch that includes a conversation about shop robots that every operator needs to hear.

Detroit Kid Told He'd Never Amount to Anything Built a Speaking Empire

Johnny Dmytryszyn, Keynote Speaker & Team Chevy Brand Ambassador (Johnny D)

Johnny D — a Detroit kid told in fourth grade he would never amount to anything — turned a $5 stack of business cards from a truck stop into a 25-year career as a keynote speaker, four-time author, and Team Chevy Brand Ambassador. He breaks down what it actually takes to build a personal brand that lasts.

What Manufacturer's Reps Actually Do and Why Your Shop Needs One

Les Rudd, SEMA Hall of Famer, Bob Cook Sales

SEMA Hall of Famer Les Rudd of Bob Cook Sales delivers a masterclass on the manufacturer's rep model — nearly 50 years of relationships and deal-making that most shops and manufacturers never fully leverage. He explains how new manufacturers should find and work with rep agencies, and what shops are missing by not using them strategically.