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After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports

Faction Motorsports

After-Hours takes place at Faction! Motorsports, an automotive performance shop primarily focused on Drifting located in northern New Jersey.

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01:41:20

#168 - Kris Banzuela of Faction Motorsports

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/09/12

The crew sits down with Kris Banzuela, lead technician at Faction Motorsports and longtime friend of Karl. What starts as a casual hang quickly spirals into classic shop talk, late-night stories, and plenty of laughs. From drifting debates and motorcycle adventures to cooking experiments, tool obsessions, and even wild tangents about zebras, conspiracy theories, and internet culture, nothing is off the table.Kris also opens up about his incredible personal transformation—dropping over 80 pounds in a

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02:56:38

#167 - Final Bout 8 Recap

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/09/05

In this episode, the crew is joined by friends Darrel, Jo, and Nick (Autowin 456 / Front Street) for a full recap of Final Bout 8. The guys break down everything from the long road trip and unexpected challenges along the way to the highs of driving, catching up with friends, and the atmosphere that makes Final Bout such a special event in grassroots drifting.The conversation drifts between funny road stories, memorable moments at the track, and reflections on why this event continues to stand out

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03:55:23

#166 - Mike Martino of Design Shop REACT

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/08/28

In this episode we sit down with Mike Martino — the creative force behind Design Shop REACT — to talk drifting, design, and the culture that keeps us hooked. Mike shares what it’s like running a brand while vending at big drift events like Legends of the Drift and Final Bout, and what makes the Canadian drift scene unique compared to the U.S.We dive into memories of S-chassis builds, rare OEM parts, and how cars like the S13 and S15 have evolved through the years. Mike opens up about the grind of

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01:20:43

#165 - Q&A: Malcolm and Frankie

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/08/21

With Karl out, Frankie and Malcolm take over for a laid-back, off-the-rails Q&A session. From Juggalos and Renaissance Fairs to wild “who would win” debates, questionable food choices, and shop updates, this one’s more comedy than car talk. Tune in for unfiltered laughs, random tangents, and the kind of late-night energy that makes After Hours what it is.Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT

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02:45:36

#164 - Nick Merrone of 797 Performance

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/08/14

In this episode of After Hours, the crew sits down with Nick Merrone, owner of 797 Performance out of Philadelphia, PA — a shop specializing in modern Mopar performance, with a side of Mustang work. What starts as a chat about Dodges, Chargers, Challengers, and Hellcats quickly spirals into a hilarious deep dive on truck quirks, takeover culture rumors, angle kits, and even obscure Australian engines.From Nick’s early days wrenching in a storage unit to building a thriving performance parts

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02:04:10

#163 - Marketplace Sweep: The Game Show for...

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/08/07

In this episode, Karl launches a brand-new game show: Marketplace Sweep — think Supermarket Sweep, but for Facebook Marketplace fiends.With randomized budgets and specific car scenarios (daily drivers, Sunday cruisers, drift missiles—you get the idea), the crew dives deep into the internet’s best and worst listings. Karl, Frankie, Johnny Monaco, and Derrickonthebicycle bring the chaos, arguing over $500 Hondas, $10K dream cars, and a few downright cursed picks.The live chat gets to vote, roast, and

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02:09:37

#162 - Justin Small of Drift Team Roadstars

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/07/31

Returning guest Justin Small—of Roadstars Drift Team, and Auto Culture Excite—drops in to talk travel, tracks, and the projects keeping him everywhere at once. We get his firsthand take on the recent Thrash Racing event, from sketchy walls to sharing track with legends, and why that day reset his bar for what great driving looks like. We also dig into his SoCal homecoming laps with family in the stands, the Miata setup that lets him dice with big-body sedans, and the calendar juggling act around

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02:04:07

#161 - Will Ramos of Lorna Shore

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/07/25

On this episode of After-Hours, we sit down with the one and only Will Ramos — frontman of the deathcore powerhouse Lorna Shore and a true car enthusiast. From tearing it up at Club Loose to sharing stories of college misfires, tattoos, visiting Japan, and the grind of chasing a dream, this episode goes way beyond music. Will opens up about finding balance between the chaos of drifting and the discipline of the stage, and we explore the surprising overlap between the metal scene and car culture

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03:20:48

#160 - Jordan Voorhees of Garage Attack

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/07/17

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Jordan Voorhees, founder of Garage Attack—a Pennsylvania-based brand known for its vintage JDM flavor, pop-up shops, and long-standing ties to the drifting community. Jordan shares the ups and downs of building cars over the past decade, from his well-loved S13 to blowing up six engines, plus the story behind his RX-7 that wasn’t quite what he expected.We also get into Tesla drift cars, weird Facebook Marketplace finds, the ethics of zoos, vegan hot dogs, and

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03:03:56

#159 - James Graves of Motorcar Media Co.

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/07/10

On this week’s episode, we sit down with photographer and founder of Motorcar Media Co., James Graves. Known for capturing emotion-packed shots at Club Loose and beyond, James shares how he got started in automotive photography and eventually pivoted into the high-end collector car world. From pre-war Grand Prix cars to working with brokers and rare car curators, he’s now documenting vehicles most of us have never even seen online. We dive into stories from the field, his Subaru obsession, the wild

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02:40:49

#158 - Frank LeoGrande of LeoGrande Racing

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/07/07

Frank LeoGrande joins us for an episode packed with East Coast drift history, stories from the early days, and a deep dive into NYC’s underground scene. We dig into the legendary Drift Zombie sessions from early 2010s Queens, NY — before social media clout and takeovers ruined the scene. Frank shares stories about sliding his Dodge Charger around Flushing Meadows, the roots of RSD events in PA, and how drifting in NYC really felt like a real-life Fast & Furious movie. From building LeoGrande

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01:42:19

#157 - Q&A: June 2025 | AFTER-HOURS

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/06/27

In this laid-back live episode, Frankie and Karl are joined by Jesus from the shop for a chaotic and hilarious Q&A session. No guest, no script—just unfiltered shop banter and a whole lot of nonsense.Topics range from Ouija boards and near-death theories to business advice, dream deja vu, and whether 100 gorillas could beat 25 velociraptors. You’ll also get a spontaneous review of 28 Years Later, talk about V8 swaps in weird chassis, and reflections on scary movies and being afraid of the

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02:21:48

#156 - Damien Scott of Car Shop Karoshi & SmileXDeath

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/06/20

Damien from Car Shop Karoshi and SmileXDeath returns for one of the most unhinged and hilarious episodes we’ve ever recorded. We talk about his upcoming event — the SmileXDeath Challenge — going down October 3rd–5th at Lake Erie Speedway in Pennsylvania. Inspired by classic Option videos and old-school JDM events, the SmileXDeath Challenge brings the fun back to drifting with a throwback feel and unique format.But like all great episodes, we go way off the rails. Fast food obsessions, mutant spiders

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02:48:00

#155 - Daring Ones Drift Team

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/06/12

In this episode, we finally get all three members of the Daring Ones Drift Team — Ron, John, and Eric — in the studio. We talk about their start in drifting, the struggles of building and maintaining reliable drift cars, turbo kit regrets, axle carnage, and Eric's NC Miata journey. Along the way, we somehow end up deep in conversation about lemon squares, gas station strategy, childhood taste buds, and the dark art of McDonald's ordering.@daring.onesBe sure to leave us a review if you are

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01:28:43

#154 - Aftermath of the Open House

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/06/05

The Open House came and went—and it might’ve been a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing. In this episode, we look back on the entire experience: the turnout, the surprises, what went right, and what we’d change. Whether you were there or just watched it unfold on social media, this is the full behind-the-scenes recap of a day we won’t forget… and might never repeat.Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT

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01:51:49

#153 - Prelude to the Open House

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/05/30

In this episode, we take a more laid-back approach and let the conversation flow. We talk about the upcoming open house this weekend and the stress that comes with trying to pull it all together. From there, things go off the rails—in the best way possible. We touch on the disturbing fact that George Washington had slave teeth, dive into the hypothetical battle of 100 men vs. 1 gorilla, and crack open some MREs for a taste test. To no one’s surprise, Karl liked it. It’s chaotic, it’s ridiculous, and

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03:00:17

#152 - DK Ladies League: Alexis & Sharon

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/05/23

This one's been a long time coming. Alexis and Sharon from DK Ladies League—a women-led drifting organization based in the Northeast—join us for a laid-back yet impactful convo. Alexis made the 5+ hour trek from New Hampshire, and we’re grateful she did.We get into what it’s like running an all-women’s drift league, the ups and downs of organizing events, and making space in a male-dominated scene. It's full of laughs, real talk, and insight for anyone looking to get involved—especially the

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01:48:13

#151 - Q&A: May 2025

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, we sit down with Karl’s childhood friend Smitty for a chaotic Q&A session filled with weird, random, and hilarious questions from listeners. We also take a look at Mack Geggie’s The Final Bout World Tour photo book and flip through some of our favorite shots and moments captured in it.PS: Our Open House is happening June 1st from 11AM to 4PM. Come hang out, grab a coffee, check out the cars, and kick off summer with us!Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this

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02:45:18

#150 - Behind the Bay Doors: Life as a Nissan Tech

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/05/08

In this episode, we sit down with four seasoned Nissan technicians — Bryan, Eddie, Nick, and Kris — to pull back the curtain on what it’s really like working at a dealership. From day-to-day shop life to the shady practices happening behind closed doors, this one’s packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re in the industry or just a Nissan fan, you’ll get the inside scoop on the ups, downs, and unexpected twists of life as a dealership tech.If you're thinking about becoming

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02:36:14

#149 - James Carper of Car Shop Karoshi

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2025/04/30

On this episode of After-Hours, we are joined by James Carper of Car Shop Karoshi. We talk about his preparation for Final Bout Special Stage East this weekend, the chop top on his S13, and more. Plus, Karl will be a judge at Final Bout SSE! It’s going to be an exciting weekend you won’t want to miss.@jamescarperBe sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE

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