Drive Along with Ron Baker: Recent Episodes
Ron Baker
Drive Along is a talk show hosted by Ron Baker. Think of the podcast as Ron has just picked his guest up in his car and they are having a conversation while on their way to lunch. Ron interviews people with expertise and interests ranging from the impact of the automobile on climate change to new technologies effecting our lives. With over 25 years experience in creating television shows and live events, Ron has the knowledge and connections to invite interesting people to share their stories in the Drive Along podcast..
An interview with Bill Hume, a dedicated tire guy with over thirty years experience. We talk about Bill's history, his true appreciation for all things round and rubber and his latest adventure - launching the Atturo Tire brand in Canada.
His knowledge and dedication to the tire industry are obvious s as he recounts the history of Atturo Tire co. and the various specialty tire fitments that they offer.
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Rob Roessel is the director of corporate sales for the NASCAR north region. Rob is someone who combines his love of all things automotive with his career. He has been involved with Watkins Glen both as a driver and as a corporate sales representative for many years. He now includes Michigan International Speedway as part of his responsibilities within the NASCAR family.
Rob has many stories about his own car experiences as well as some insights into the unseen side of putting huge events together at iconic race venues.
Drive Along is a DRIVEN Marketing production.
Driven develops marketing programs that include social media, videos and podcasts.
We work with companies to provide business growth solutions.
DRIVEN Marketing Solutions
647-558-2015
info@drivenorg.com
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Collector Car Canada is a new online car auction site started by David Case.
In this episode I ask Dave about the new site, why a new Canadian auction site was needed and what he sees for the future.
Dave is a collector in his own right and he shares some entertaining and insightful stories about his own experieinces buying and selling cars from his own collection.
David and www.collectorcarcanda.ca have their finger on the pulse of the collector car scene in Canada.
A discussion about insurance and collector cars with Andrew Count from Hagerty Insurance.
We cover everything from valuations to accumulated yearly mileage allowances
plus market valuations.
Adrew is an expert and has been with Hagerty for almost a decade.
He also details Hagerty's new initiative called Garage and Social.
Nadir Ansari is a collector of unique and eclectic vehicles. He has sourced and procured vehicles all over the world. Each vehicle has an unique story and is representative of a period in automotive or history and culture. He is a partner in Eclection Automotive. He speaks of his first collector vehicle - which he stills owns - to what's next on the rare vehicle horizon.
Mike Stoops, Senior Global Product & Training Specialist at Meguiar's joins me for an in-depth talk about how to clean and maintain the exterior of your vehicle. Our talk ranges from car washes to ceramic coatings. Plus brake dust to bird droppings. An informative deep dive into proper car body maintenance.
Juliana Chiovitti – Automotive Woman. Juliana literally grew up next to a race track. Her parents owned a go-kart track and she has been involved in motorsports since she was old enough to walk. We talk about her race experience, her race-related businesses as well as her current activities on and off the track. I hope you enjoy this interview with a true automotive woman.
In this episode I catch up with Bill Hume a tire industry veteran and colleague I have known for more than twenty years. We talk the history of tires, current technologies and what lies ahead. Bill also delves into how the unique requirements of electric vehicles are making all the manufacturers re-think tire technology.
This is one episode where the rubber really does meet the road.
Steve Sherriff shares stories from his lifetime of experience in restoring classic cars and preparing them for car shows. He recounts funny situations and keen insights from the collector car world.
Steve explains how he has enjoyed participating in car shows with his 1937 Rolls Royce.
He is a one of a kind character and puts out a challenge for listeners at the end of the show.
In this episode Ron interviews Pearse Umlauf, President and CEO of Jeep Jamboree USA.
Jeep Jamboree USA is an organization that coordinates the largest organized series of off-roading events on the planet.
Pearse and Ron discuss the Jeep Jamboree program, how it started and what the future holds.
Enjoy this podcast.
In this episode Ron interviews Maurice Bramhall of Maurice Bramhall and Associates
Maurice has dedicated his life to classic and vintage automobiles. He has been a restorer, a dealer, an appraiser and even a car collection evaluator.
In this episode he shares insights and stories about car restoration, and car appraisals. What to watch for and what not to expect.
Enjoy.
I try to find unique stories and people to interview in this podcast series. In this episode I hit upon a once in a lifetime opportunity to find out about a first in the automotive world.
In 1897 George Foote Foss created the first Canadian internal combustion gasoline powered vehicle. Fast forward to 2020 and Ron Foss, George’s grandson, has embarked on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s vehicle invention.
In this episode I interview Ron Foss and find out about the story of his grandfather’s adventures in creating the Fossmobile. I also learn about the trials and tribulations of recreating a vehicle originally manufactured in the late nineteen century.