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Car Guy Confessions

Jeff Smith, Steve Strope & Cam Benty

Presented by ARP From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.

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00:35:02

Driving Instructor Brendon Short, Racing Schools

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/11/03

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPRacing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP

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00:47:56

Mitch Hines, Kustom Car Legacy, Bill Hines the...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/10/21

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPMitch Hines joins the Car Guys to share his family story carrying on the legacy of his grandfather ’The Leadslinger’ Bill Hines and his father. Mitch and his brother are currently collecting and restoring several iconic cars including the first Impala on hydraulics, the Budha Buggy. Follow Mitch at @hineskustoms86 and learn more history with @46to64.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and

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00:47:46

Fastlane Jane, Defensive Driving Teacher, Autocross...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/10/06

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPFastlane Jane Thurmond joins Car Guys Steve Strope and Cam Benty to talk about proper driving techniques for aspiring racers and new teen drivers. Learn more from Jane at @fastlanejane_Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck

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00:51:11

Jeff's Car Guy Buddies, Muscle Car Madness, Track Days

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/09/22

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPIts family and friends day at Car Guy Confessions. Longtime friends of Jeff’s; Doug Eisberg and Eric Rosenthal join us to share their muscle car stories from cruise nights to track days and wrenching in the garage.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe

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00:47:52

Evan Perkins of Westech Performance, Hot Rod...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/09/08

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPEvan Perkins joins Jeff to share his story of engine building, creating content for Hemmings, Holley and his time as Editor of Hot Rod magazine. Now, Evan is at Westech Performance Group providing testing for insane engine builds.Follow Evan @evan_fixes_things and online at westechperformance.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at

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00:38:53

Custom Car Designer Eric Brockmeyer, Automotive...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/08/25

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCustom car designer Eric Brockmeyer joins Jeff and Steve to share his long list of award winning car design career from the famed Aluma-Tub with Boyd Coddington to Ridler and Goodguys winning builds and numerous others.See more of Eric Brockmeyer’s design work at www.ericbrockmeyerdesign.bigcartel.com and at @ericbrockmeyerdesign.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and

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01:04:21

Paul Rossi Returns, Pike's Peak Runs, IMSA Racing...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/08/11

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary drag racer Paul Rossi returns to sit in with Jeff and Cam sharing his racing journey beyond the drag strip. From racing up Pike’s Peak and becoming an IMSA Track winner and more.See more of Paul Rossi Racing at www.paulrossiracing.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener

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00:55:08

Legendary Automotive Photographer Randy Lorentzen...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/07/28

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary Hot Rod Photographer Randy Lorentzen joins Jeff and Cam at the Grand National Roadster Show to share his story of photographing some of the most iconic cars, models and custom builds over the years. He is currently working on an upcoming book featuring his photos and stories.Follow Randy Lorentzen @randylorentzenphotography and on Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at

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00:53:28

Hot Rod Painter Darryl Hollenbeck, AMBR Winners,...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/07/14

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPAMBR winning custom painter Darryl Hollenbeck sits in to share his story of hot rods, kustoms and spraying some of the most iconic cars. Also sitting in is VP of Sales for Dynamat, Edward Shelton sharing the latest sound and heat products.See more of Darryl Hollenbeck’s work with Vintage Color Studio at @vintagecolorstudio and follow @dynamat_official www.dynamat.comRecorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at

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00:34:56

Will Posey of Big Oak Garage, Ride of Your Life TV...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/06/30

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPClassic car builder and Goodguys Trendsetter Will Posey of Big Oak Garage shares his story from growing up racing with his father to working in top custom shops before opening Big Oak Garage and starring in Motortrend’s Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen.See more of Will’s builds at www.bigoakgarage.com and @bigoakgarage on Instagram and Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at

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00:57:15

Custom Movie Car Builder & Magazine Editor Brian Hatano

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/06/16

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLongtime friend of Cam and Jeff Brian Hatano shares his story from getting a job at the magazines to helping craft some of the most iconic movie cars from the past 3 decades including Fast & Furious, the Cars! Movie and some wild motorcycles.Follow Brian Hatano at @brian.not.bryan.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at

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00:54:09

Hot Rod Magazine Editor John McGann

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/06/02

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPHot Rod Magazine Editor John McGann reveals the changes and growth of Hot Rod magazine since it was sold to a new publisher. He also reminisces with Jeff about his magazine days and the pro street revival. See sneak peeks of the latest Hot Rod Magazine issue featuring a home built NHRA dragster.Follow @hotrodmagazine www.hotrod.com and John McGann at @John.mcgann.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at

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00:57:44

E110 Scott Sullivan, Pro Street Pioneer, GNRS Judging

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/05/19

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARP Pro Street pioneer and GNRS Slonaker Award judge Scott Sullivan stops by to catch up with Steve and Jeff. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the

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44:07

E109 Ron The Stitcher Mangus, Custom Interiors,...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/05/05

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARP Award-winning custom interior legend Ron Mangus joins Cam and Steve to trace his history in upholstering some of the most iconic custom hot rods. Street rods, classic trucks and more for decades. Ron is also teaches seminars and is the author of several custom car interior books. Follow Ron Mangus at @ronmangusinteriors Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and

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51:25

E106 Troy Trepanier, 2025 America’s Most Beautiful...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2025/03/24

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARP Troy Trepanier joins Jeff Smith at the Grand National Roadster Show to showcase their AMBR winning 1936 Ford roadster and their plans for land speed racing Visit Rad Rides by Troy at https://www.radridesbytroy.com/ and at @rad_rides. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and

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40:08

E95 GM Skunkworks, Testing Corvette in Secrecy,...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2024/10/21

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam BentyPresented by ARP Special guest Will Handzel brings on a few of his former General Motors behind the scenes guys. Mario and Al have been part of GM’s Skunkworks testing the new C8 Corvette in secrecy, innovating EV vehicles and the fold down tailgate. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck

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29:04

E94 Jeff and Will Hanzel Hit the Road, Cross Country...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2024/10/07

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Special guest Will Hanzel and Jeff Smith recall their wild roadster road trip from California to Iowa and Detroit…in a 1931 Ford Roadster hot rod, the Budget Beater. Of course the hot rod got dialed in with Currie and TCI suspension, but that didn’t help climbing mountain grades in the middle of summer or navigating gas stations on the open road. To see more of their roadster road trip journey, checkout Jeff’s Hot Rod article.

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54:34

E93 Hot Wheels Design Director Bryan Benedict, Hot...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2024/09/23

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam BentyPresented by ARP Head of Hot Wheels Design Bryan Benedict shares his journey from the art center to creating generations of Hot Wheels enthusiasts dreams. His latest creations capture automotive memories of his own life with a few easter eggs hidden in the toys. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic

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53:37

E92 Remembering Hot Rod Icons George Poteet, Alex...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2024/09/09

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP The Car Guys remember the contributions of hot-rodding legends Alex Xydias and George Poteet. Sharing stories of Charger builds, land speed cars. Photographer Neil Britt is remembered as well. But Jeff shares a story he wishes he could forget, the time a cruise night photo got him put handcuffs. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine

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56:18

E90 Mister Zachary Talks Burnout Wars, His Time at...

Car Guy Confessions ·

2024/08/12

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam BentyPresented by ARP Zac Mertens sits in to share his journey from working with Ken Block and The Hoonigans to starting his own shop and channel building big power in some old school Chevy trucks and SUVs. Now he is taking burnouts across the country with the Burnout Wars series. Follow Zac Mertens at @MISTERZACHARY @mister_zachary on Instagram, @BURNOUTWARS @burnoutwars. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles. Checkout Rod Shows at

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