Andre Simon of High Performance Academy joins us for our first remote podcast to discuss the nuances of chasing records, the creation of High Performance Academy and where the passion for education comes from.

Aaron Miller of Nth Moto joins us to discuss a number of topics, mostly pertaining to the world of twin turbo vipers. This includes the records Nth Moto holds, some history of their builds of the years, and of course the various applications a twin turbo viper may be suited for. Aaron also shares his own history and journey as well.

While at the North Star Speed Summit, Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, and Aign "Money" Eel join us to talk about some fast Hondas and what it takes to get to the level they are at. 

Greg Schmidt from Bad Influence Garage joins us to share various stories from his racing career. Which include his racer history and the experiences (good and bad) he has had with them. We also discuss a variety of events locally and across the nation.

In association with the BIR Performance Driving School and RaiseAHood, we have our first collaborative effort with the driving school to gather the experience from instructors, novices, and other experts.

Becca and Stephen join us to talk about their journey in the world of DAZA's, including the trials and tribulations they've had to go through to get to where they are today, which includes Becca winning TX2K earlier this year.

Davion and Omar join us while at the Powercruise USA event to talk about their builds, their businesses and how they've developed their cars for their purposes.

Bryan Hawk and Gary Rude of Patience Metal Fab join to share various stories ranging from the origins of Patience to the many types of builds they have worked on. This includes an EV swapped Porsche, a Renault rally build, a Camaro build for wheel to wheel action and more.

We visit John Mo Huber of JFB Off Road down in the outskirts of Chicago to talk about the incredible builds he and his team produce. From putting Hellcat and Demon motors into Jeeps to Restoring classic Bronco's with a modern twist, they do it all. Check out their website here: https://jfboffroad.com/ Want to listen to the podcast elsewhere? Visit here: https://www.minnoxide.com/ Sign up for the newsletter for alerts, wallpapers, and giveaways: https://minnoxide.ck.page/newsletter

Ben Kurzhal joins us to share about his various builds and projects he has done over the years. His Current one being a Rb26 Swapped GTO, in addition to other fun builds he has done and is planning to do.

Michael Petersen, CEO of RaiseAHood and also a driving instructor, joins us to share some of his advice for novices going into their first track day.

Bryce and Jorge join us to talk Mopars and Euros. Bryce has put in significant work on the 5.7 Jeep which is now over 1,000 AWHP, and Jorge shares his experience being a part of Minnesota Performance as well.

David and Braxtin join us again to share some stories, the development of their line and what went into it, and some insight into the latest trends in the detailing trends which may or may not be best for everyone.

Jose and Matt join us to share their stories in the world of fabrication. They tell us about their personal projects and some of the work they've done in the prior roles and current careers.

Jeff Storms join us to share some of his background in the Minnesota car community. He goes into detail on the ownership of his 1 series BMW, making close to 600 horsepower, and of course his Noble M12 GTO 3R.

Caleb joins us to recap the craziness of TX2k 2024, which included him getting pulled over three times in an hour, and other various activities. He also shares some stories from the street scene events he has attended and the various builds he has had including a 1400 HP Z06, an SRT Jeep, Trackhawk, and GT500.

Adam joins us to do what he does best - having a good time. He tells us his background in cars which includes his twin turbo gen 3 Dodge Viper. He also takes us back to the creation of crown rally and how he was involved with it and what may be coming on the horizon.

Kevin Van Voris hosts us in his camp while we attended TX2K. We discuss how ownership of the new Demon 170 has been going, his old Demon which was totaled, and of course the passion and business that has lead to his success. Photo credit for thumbnail to Instagram: Cambered_Lenz

Omar Aguillon, owner of Nightfall Performance joins us to share his journey in building four digit Corvettes. From dropping out to a few difficult builds on other platforms he eventually became knowledgeable in the Corvette platforms and has since opened his own shop as well.

Jake Bird joins us again 60 episodes later to talk about how he has managed to keep the lights on at his business, Automotive Alterations, after narrowly escaping death twice from the motorcycle accident that cost his arm, and almost his livelihood.

Paul Rode joins us to share a number of awesome experience he has had over the years. Ranging from local events to those around the world such as Crown Rally and the Gumball 3000. He takes us through the adventures shared in his Z28 Camaro and memories he is responsible for creating in young car enthusiasts.

Joe joins us to talk about the various adventures he has had in his Mustang build, including the joys and difficulties of owning a high horsepower car. He also shares the story of when his wheel broke towards the end of a run at a drag strip. He get's a bit into the kind of work he does particularly on BMW and Minis in the Fargo area.

Alex joins us to share his journey in the world of motorsport. He goes into detail on how he got behind the wheel of a GT4 and had a competitive season before being taken out later in the 2022 season with extensive damages. He also discusses how training on iRacing with his simulator has improved his skills and knowledge drastically.

Max Odegaard joins us to discuss the process of building his drift truck. He also shares the progress and behind the scenes on the builds he is currently working on at Patience Metal Fab. Max gives an in depth reality as to why he ended up on the career path he did.

Tam joins us to share some of the various aspects of the car community he has been a part of. It ain't about going fast or being the showiest, just about having a good time.

John and Kyle join to share an in depth look into the VIP and show car world. They've traveled all over the country and have won countless trophies with their tastefully done builds. They also share a bit about Drive Cartel.

Jason Anderson from Janderson Heads joins us to share the intricacies of building heads for high performance vehicles. From vintage Mini's to drag strip monsters he has done it all. We go into quite a bit of detail in this episode and it was an absolute blast to talk shop.

Tim Roman joins us to share his in depth journey in putting together the worlds first AWD S550 Mustang. He goes into detail describing how he chose the parts he used (and didn't use) for a project he's been wanting to do for decades.

Michael Petersen joins us again to talk tires! Why winter tires are worth the cost, how sway bars affect a vehicle and why, traction as a whole, and the upcoming Performance Driving School classes at Brainerd International Raceway.

Dave joins as the first guest of the new year to share some exciting updates. Since the last episode Dave has completed his twin turbo Mustang which now makes more than 1000+ horsepower to the wheels. He still plans to autocross, drag race and road course this build as well. He also has since become the owner of his own shop, which has and will continue to put out some sweet builds. The shop is known as DRSC Automotive. 

Michael Morgan joins us to share the difficulties of getting a brand new racetrack built and what goes into putting a proposal together. He also shares the experiences he has had running autocross and drifting events at various locations. Michael also goes into detail on the highs and lows he has had in building "Gramps"

Charles Mayne joins us for an episode to talk largely about marketing in the automotive world. Charlie was crucial in the growth of the MAPerformance social media platforms and ultimately their overall online success. He also discusses the creation of the content and also how people in the car community can have success in getting sponsors for their vehicles/channels.

Jarret Bowen, Owner of Bowen Built joins us for an episode to talk Ford and more. He's been servicing and building Fords for years and is one of the few that can work on Ford GT's. Jarret also has experience in trackside support for his clients so we discuss that as well.

Kamil Witkowski, Owner of SimRacing Chicago joins us to share an in depth look into the world of sim racing. He shares the development of his studio which hosts 10 simulators, including 2 mobile sims he has well. We discuss what the future looks like in a rapidly growing industry, and some misconceptions individuals may have when it comes to tuning a simulator. 

Austin and Alexis join us while attending Powercruise USA to chat about Civics and Cobalts! Two cars that are unlikely contenders to give V8s quite the challenge.

Mike and Eric from Drag n Drive addiction join us to share the creation of Drag N Drive Addiction, which documents many of the drag and drive style events around the country. We discuss the various types of cars and racecars that participate, the rules followed for the events, and much more.

Tim DeCesaro joins the podcast to share his journey in the automotive world which was one well traveled. He shares stories from his time at Optima Batteries and some deals he has been a part of as a result. He also shares some of the motorsport and automotive events he has been able to attend over the years as well.

Braxtin and David from City Wide PPF come on the podcast to share their experiences in the detailing space. This includes creating their own detailing line designed with the Mid-West climate in mind. They also share the experiences they've had with ceramic products and what circumstances to use various offerings. And of course, the never ending debate of wax vs ceramic. 

Steven Kojack joins us to share the origins of the Deutsche Car Club, his experiences with the B58 platform, the events he hosts, and ultimately all things BMW.

Mike Johnson comes back to talk superchargers and Mustangs! With over 200 pulls on his new ESS setup, Mike goes into detail how it compares to his previous Vortech kit. We also talk about the bang for buck that the new ten speed Mustangs provide. Mike also shares his experience on acquiring sponsors.

Jacob Stevenson, most commonly known as the owner of Golden Peaks Productions joins us to share some of the details of filming Banging Gears, the highs and the lows of the rental car business, and of course the creation of GoldenPeaks Productions.

Erik Blume comes on the podcast to discuss how he became a freelance photographer, particularly in the automotive, portrait, and wedding spaces. He also shares some of the experiences he has had on crown rally and Texas2K, and of course his Chrysler SRT 300 which has been a never-ending project in it's own special way.

Simon Sigier joins us as the final interview at SEMA to share a bit about his career in the racecar world. He touches on the education he had, some of the teams he has worked for, and eventually the creation of Sigier Motorsport. We also get into some details regarding the KTM X-Bows, and how his relationship with KTM kicked off.

Trevor Jameson AKA "MotionAutoTV" joins us to share the creation of his YouTube channel and how he turned it into a lifestyle. We get into some of the builds he has done, the overall model of giving away cars, and much more.

Rob Hoover joins us to share his journey with his latest project... putting a Bentley on a Hellcat. He also shares his background working at Monster Energy as well, which allows him to do some cool stuff in the motorsports world. We also discuss the Formula Drift Ridealong he arranged for the Carmmunity crew, which was done in RTR Mustangs piloted by Vaughn Gitten Jr, AdamLZ, and Chelsea DeNofa.

Antonio Della Polla joins us to share his knowledge in the world of rotaries, the various types and of course which are the most sought after. He also shares his knowledge of the Miata world, another platform he specializes in.

Nick Caloroso joins the first Minnoxide podcast recorded at SEMA. He tells us a little bit about SEMA and its purpose, the Future Leaders Network, his position with Driven Lighting Group (owned by Wheel Pros), and some insight into the development of awesome products in the automotive lighting industry.

Luan joins us to share his experiences he has had in the automotive world, many of which involve track days, the overwhelming majority being at Road America. He also shares his experience with track insurance after crashing his Camaro, his chats with Chevy engineers, and his overall (recent) love of GM vehicles.

Sam joins us to share his experiences in getting into the automotive world, including his journey with Mohs Performance, and the events he has attended.

Travis Steward joins us to share some of the adventures he has had in the car world especially when it comes to rallying across the country with Crown Rally.