HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began

From a $350 Toolbox to a 7-Year Waitlist: How Tim Palazzolo Built GAP Industries

What started as a leap of faith in a home garage grew into one of the most sought-after muscle car shops, built on craftsmanship, persistence, and the right team. Tim Palazzolo joins the HOT ROD Pod to tell the story of how GAP Industries became a destination for some of the most incredible muscle car builds in the country. Read the full article here ➡️: https://www.hotrod.com/features/tim-palazzolo-gap-industries-custom-car-shop-origin

What Are Car Condos? Inside the Rise of Garage Ultimate’s Car Community

A lawyer-turned-developer creates a thriving car condo community where enthusiasts store cars, connect, and expand a fast-growing trend.

An Oil Engineer Tells All! The HOT ROD Podcast visits the Shell and Pennzoil Tech Center

Go inside the Shell & Pennzoil Technology Center as Pennzoil Technical Scientist Sean Nguyen breaks down the real science behind modern motor oil. From advanced chemistry and thermodynamics to cutting‑edge manufacturing techniques, Sean reveals how today’s oils help engines run cleaner, cooler, and longer than ever before. Drag Week racer Alex Taylor joins as guest host, bringing her 200‑mph perspective on pushing lubricants to the limit. If you’ve ever wondered how engine oil is developed—or what makes top‑tier oil essential for high‑performance builds—this episode is a must‑watch.

Troy Trepanier on Building Award-Winning Customs and a 30-Year Career in Hot Rodding

Custom car legend Troy Trepanier discusses his journey, award-winning builds, and lasting passion for hot rodding on the HOT ROD Pod.

Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance | HOT ROD Pod

Dustin Whipple shares how Whipple Superchargers evolved from boosting 1988 Chevy farm trucks to becoming the go-to upgrade for 2003-2004 Terminator Cobras and Ford Cobra Jet drag racers. For the full story: https://www.hotrod.com/features/whipple-superchargers-history-2003-cobra-origins