Celebrate the 9th anniversary of the V8 Radio Podcast and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke’s 2-year milestone with hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke, joined by special guest Ziggy Sadler, the newest team member at V8 Speed and Resto Shop, all the way from Australia. This episode is packed with automotive passion, industry insights, and engaging trivia for car enthusiasts.

• Anniversary Celebration: Marking 9 years of V8 Radio Podcast and Mike’s 2-year anniversary, this episode dives into the world of custom cars and hot rods.
• Special Guest - Ziggy Sadler: Ziggy, a renowned Australian car designer and hot rod builder, shares his journey from Australia to the U.S., joining V8 Speed and Resto Shop to elevate their bespoke custom car projects.
• Ziggy’s Background: With a stellar reputation in the automotive industry, Ziggy’s expertise spans car design, hot rod construction, and paint finishing. His CV boasts endorsements from industry leaders, praising his world-class skills.
• SEMA and Mother’s Shine Award: Ziggy recounts his pivotal role as a judge for the prestigious Mother’s Shine Award at SEMA, detailing the rigorous judging process to find the best car on the show floor, emphasizing quality of finish and design innovation.
• Automotive Trivia: The episode features fun trivia questions
• Custom Car Philosophy: Ziggy and Kevin discuss building “designer cars” with a focus on emotional experiences, using CAD design, 3D printing, and coachbuilding to create unique, story-driven vehicles that avoid dated aesthetics.
• Industry Insights: Topics include the challenges of integrating modern technology while preserving a car’s vintage DNA, the importance of safety in hot rod building, and the sensory impact of materials like leather versus plastic in car interiors.

This episode is a must for automotive enthusiasts, offering a blend of nostalgia, technical expertise, and forward-thinking design philosophy. Ziggy’s stories from Australia’s car culture, combined with V8 Radio’s signature trivia and shop talk, make it an engaging listen for anyone passionate about custom cars, hot rods, and muscle cars.

Subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast on your favorite platform to catch every episode. Visit V8 Speed and Resto Shop for more on their custom car projects, and follow their YouTube channel for build videos that inspire car lovers worldwide. Share this episode with fellow gearheads to keep the automotive passion alive!

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Join hosts Kevin Oeste and guest Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast as they dive into the excitement of the upcoming Street Machine Nationals event, chat about your car’s legacy, design a fantasy desert cruiser, share riveting automotive trivia, and have a few laughs along the way. Tune in for an engaging mix of car talk and fun—don’t forget to listen and subscribe today!

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Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about how you can find far more enjoyment and success when working on your car - or any other part of life - by channeling your "inner labrador" and keeping a positive frame of mind and focusing on the outcome. You control your thoughts, thoughts control feelings. We'll explain. Also, hang around for Q's LED headlight upgrade on the '67 Pontiac GTO and Kevin's triumph over silent horns on the '62 Ford Galaxie, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!

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