The JP Emerson Show

Kendra Sommer is in an  On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures.  

Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide such as covering the Saudi Crown Prince Car Show in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, to events much closer to home.   

With a keen eye for detail, she continues to be tenacious and ambitious delivering a wide range of content...

Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit.  

Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers."  From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetracks as his "mini me," to rebuilding engines and painting her own minibike, her life has revolved around automobiles. 

Her journey took a pivotal turn at age 13 when she enro...

Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world.  Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile example available, you may just be looking at his work!  

Connect with Josh here: 

www.shootfordetails.com 

https://www.shootfordetails.com/contact 

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Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management.

Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop, Abby acknowledges the challenges of managing partners and sponsors in the industry by emphasizing the importance of being valuable to each partner, maintaining a good image andbeing accessible to fans while balancing her responsibilities on being...

From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action also holds a Land speed record, a top alcohol dragsters license, an incredible insight into motorsports marketing and is the host & owner of one of the most popular automotive podcasts anywhere, Cars Yeah!

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Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite television shows. 

Connect with Trevor here: 

https://trevorlarkinracing.com 

https://www.facebook.com/trevorlarkinracing 

https://www.instagram.com/trevorlarkin_racing 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorlarkinracing/ 

X: @larkinracing 

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A regular at the track by the age of 5, Kayleigh Beakley quickly progressed to junior dragsters by 11 to stock eliminator and today competes regularly in super comp as she continues her rise toward her ultimate goal, piloting her 11,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster. 

Connect with Kayleigh: 

https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbeakleyracing/  

https://www.facebook.com/kayleighhillracing  

https://www.tiktok.com/@kayleigh_beakley 

More about Kayleigh: 

https://dragillustrated.com/di-30-under-30-2023-kayleigh-hill-beakley/ 

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Longtime friend of the show, an all-around good guy is the public relations manager of Carlisle Events where is jack of all trades skills truly shine.  

Outside of his day job, you can hear his silky vocal pipes over the air, voicing radio and television commercials, calling play by play of local sports, event specific content, recording of onsite public address announcements and assisting with customer relations. 

Connect with Mike here: 

www.carlisleevents.com 

https://www.facebook.com/CarlisleEvents 

info@carlisleevents.com 

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Amidst her well-known ATYL Media, a platform that has become a home for fans and content creators alike, Taylor Kitchen creates dynamic and engaging content across various motorsport disciplines who share a common love for the sport’s rich history and its exciting future.

Above The Yellow Line has become a growing and well-respected go-to resource for many, as we get to know its founder and host who bravely shares her incredible story and reminds us that It is o.k. to not always be o.k.

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Great machines require superior products and in the racing world, few measure up to Red Line Oil and its engaging Brand Director Mark Beatty. From his childhood obsession to time behind the wheel himself, Mark learned the lesson of building relationships in the industry, Today, he utilizes his skills across every racing platform blending the biggest names in motorsports with tomorrow's rising stars.  

Connect with Mark: 

https://www.facebook.com/mark.beatty1 

https://www.facebook.com/redlinesyntheticoil 

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Vernon Estes has his mother to thank for Shelby passion. From those early days encouraging him to read to ultimately becoming one of the preeminent experts of Shelby American automobiles and memorabilia, he has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable collectors in the industry.

Connect with Vernon:

www.vernonestesclassics.com

https://www.facebook.com/vernon.estes.7

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Thirteen-year-old championship winning, half scale Outlaw Junior Dragster racer Abigail Cole has come a long way from sitting in Tony Schumacker’s “shaky car”. Today, her racing prowess is a wide as her interests all the while putting her competition on notice that this girl means business!

Connect with Abigail here:

info@629racing.com

https://www.facebook.com/Abigail629Racing

https://www.instagram.com/AbigailColeRacing?fbclid=IwY2xjawHxDthleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcd7XJx2-3gO9L4NNFArujoLphudMCkvAHRQRb0jijoyBW0hJpPdBfFgcg_aem_ei_GiNuh-7qJwfiqPbuqXA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFJU4gFL5m6QTAqJo...

Her passion started when she began karting at age 8 before transitioning to car racing in 2017. Along the way she's gained international recognition while continuing her steep progression into the world of racing becoming the First Female to Race in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, adding a 1st Place NLS 8 Nürburgring Cup 5 Class Win after claiming the title of the only American to qualify for W Series.

Catch up with Sabré and see what can be done in twenty-four hours each day.

Connect with Sabré here:

https://sabrecookracing.com/

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All the Way from the North Pole, he is almost ready for his big night! Discover what makes Santa’s sleigh fly, how fast it goes, Santa’s favorite cookies, how you get on and stay on the nice list and answers to questions every child has!  

Track Santa here: 

https://www.noradsanta.org/en/  

Twitter @NoradSanta 

https://www.facebook.com/noradsanta 

Connect with Red Line Oil:

www.redline.com

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Destined to drive a Top Fuel dragster at the highest level, Shawn’s career began not on the track, but on the water scoring back-to-back world championships as a drag boat racer in 2007-08 and again in 2010, 2012-13 and 2017-18 where he also dominated the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series winning championships from 2010-2018, never finishing lower than second place.

Today he is a constant threat running in the NHRA top fuel dragster class where his times are as quick as the amazing stories he shares.

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Taylor Ferns is a professional racer, team owner, founding member of women in motorsports, contributing writer to SPEED SPORT, cohost of the ON THE DRIVE podcast, Hoosier tire, Skip Barber Racing school and Car IQ ambassador, a mentor to the next generation of racers, Founder of THE SAFETY BANK her foundation to provide safety gear to racers in need, and recently received her law degree. 

Connect with Taylor here: 

https://taylorferns.com 

https://www.facebook.com/TaylorLFerns 

X: @TaylorFerns 

https://www.youtube.com/@taylorferns 

If your blood runs Ford Blue you have undoubtedly seen his work or posts across every major platform. He’s a Ford Blue oval enthusiast, a VP of Marketing, an SEMA 35 under 35 recipient, and a Friends of Ford Member.

Connect with Stewart here:

https://www.pryntdigital.com

https://www.facebook.com/BigStew92

https://www.instagram.com/the_xcalibur/

https://www.youtube.com/@Thexcalibur

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In a crowded room where automotive dreams come true, George Boswell may be living the most unbelievable of life’s road trips. From his early days of living in his van, to worldwide notoriety on a national reality show, “Chicken George isn’t just living his dream…

He’s helping make them come true for others as possibly the world’s most recognized bidder’s assistants at Mecum Auctions.

Connect with George:

https://www.facebook.com/mecumauction

www.mecum.com

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Whether it’s cruising the streets of Charleston’s Battery Park or winding out her blown Fox Body Mustang down the tracks of Michigan, Lauren Stoney credits her family for her love of Fords, her dad for her competitive edge, and her love of good southern cooking on being raised in the south.

Connect with Lauren here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1188406178

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalafox92/

https://www.instagram.com/turbosandtatas/

https://turbosandtatas.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pczHR...

From classic Fords to Fox bodies, Mark Houlahan is no stranger to Ford Motor Company and fun! A 2023 inductee into the Mustang Owners Museum's Hall of Fame, this nearly 30-year veteran of the heyday of print media shows no signs of ever slowing down.

If you bleed blue oval, Mark Houlahan is the person you want in your corner.

Connect with Mark here:

https://www.facebook.com/ed.mark.1023

https://www.instagram.com/stangwriter/

https://www.facebook.com/speedwaymotors

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This wise beyond years twenty-year-old California girl knows a thing or two about patience, perseverance, and earning her place. Discover what makes Maddi unique, her family so close, a sense of humor faster than a trip down the track, and why her disdain for shopping may not apply to burritos, Chapstick, and lotion.

Connect with Maddison here:

https://www.facebook.com/maddigordon.racin

https://www.instagram.com/maddigordon.racing/?hl=en

https://youtu.be/wrbjLRoWyuE?si=5pMOp5X8orymS_Mt

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Kasia Jones is a self-described dreamer and a great example of YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING AND GROWING. Relatively new to the hobby at just 8 years, she has already made a name for herself with her custom car work and fabrication. With a list of accolades including HotRod honors at SEMA for her custom Studebaker, her followers anxiously await her next great build.

Connect with Kasia here:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/katpakkustoms/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw3hpQLrDREcyMC2G3fiSsw

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19-year-old Mini Tyrrell has won at every stop along his career in motorsports, along the way he has won the respect of many in the industry in his short years by raising to date, almost $700,000 for childhood cancer awareness and quality of life programs.

Connect with Mini Here:

https://minityrrell.com

https://www.facebook.com/MiniTyrrell

https://x.com/MiniTyrrell

https://www.instagram.com/minityrrell

Help Mini here:

https://minityrrell.com/minis-mission

Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Foundation, P...

Riley Trask may not have literally cut her teeth on a fuel line, but you’d be hard pressed to find an automotive task she cannot or isn’t learning to do. From Bleeding brakes, changing tires, installing suspensions, brake conversions, pulling and rebuilding engines to tuning and rebuilding carburetors she’s head of the class.

Connect with Riley here:

https://linktr.ee/rileysrebuilds

https://www.facebook.com/RileysRebuilds/

https://www.youtube.com/@rileysrebuilds435

https://www.instagram.com/rileysrebuilds/

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We catch up with Ida Zetterström, 2023 European Top Fuel Champion, record holder, super street bike champion, and all-around gearhead who loves anything and everything that goes fast on the cusp of her U.S. NHRA debut and her lifelong journey to be her very best.

Connect with Ida here:

https://www.idazetterstrom.com

https://www.facebook.com/ZetterstromIda

Twitter: @ida_zetterstrom

https://linktr.ee/dragsterfia

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Cody Krohn is a 20-year-old NHRA Top Fuel driver with over 12 years drag racing experience who currently claims the title of NHRA’s youngest Top Fuel Pilot. With years of experience under his fire suit, he looks to finish his rookie campaign strong.

Connect with Cody here:

Facebook: Cody Krohn Racing 

Web: https://www.codykrohnracing.com/

Twitter: @CodyKrohnRacing

Instagram: @CodyKrohnRacing

Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redlineoil.com

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She’s Back and busier than ever! Angell Sampey is a 3 Time NHRA Pro stock motorcycle World Champion, ambassador for Mission Foods and their #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge program and now running Top Alcohol Dragster as one of only three women in the sport to win more than one championship in their respective divisions.

In August 2023, she made the transition into Top Alcohol Dragster, joining fellow former Pro Stock Motorcycle rider and friend of our show Antron Brown on his AB Motorsports Accelerate program.

Today she runs a full season i...

Erica Enders is one of the most decorated drag racers of all time. A Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the winningest woman in professional motorsports.

She’s fast, fierce, intense, and focused. Look a little further however just beyond the win lights you’ll find a woman loyal to a fault, committed to family and friends, kind, fun and thankful every day.

Connect with Erica:

https://www.ericaendersracing.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ericaendersracing

https://www.instagram.com/ericaendersracing

https://www.elitemotorsportsllc.com/

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Tony Schumacher is an 8-time NHRA top fuel champion, a world record breaker and will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s class of 2025.

Known as much for his on-track intensity as his haircut, he’s back in the seat this year with JCM racing and ready to bring home another Wally.

Connect with Tony Here:

linktr.ee/jcmracing

https://www.facebook.com/TonySchumacherTF

@TheSargeTF1

https://www.instagram.com/jcmnitro

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Following the announcement of a SCAG Power Equipment multicar factory team, SCAG Wilkerson Racing, Dan Wilkerson has recently taken over the driving duties for the NHRA Ford Mustang Funny Car from his father, veteran driver and tuner, Tim Wilkerson.

After spending the past two years as crew chief for the Bond-coat team of Chad Green, he is now firmly planted in the driver’s seat where he just days ago put on one heck of a show at the Charlotte 4 wide nationals.

Connect with Dan here:

https://www.facebook.com/SCAGWilkersonRacing

Carrie Willhoff isn’t only a formidable racer and one of the fiercest competitors in The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, she’s also the Owner and CEO at Racechick, a premier manufacturer of women's race gear and racetrack ready apparel for women racers of all ages.

Discover how it all began, the real story behind her frequent trips to the track as a young girl, and how Racechick is leading the charge exclusively for women’s motorsports gear and apparel in the marketplace.

Connect with Carrie here:

https://www.racech...

Our guest today is a Board Member of Carroll Shelby International, a Board Member of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, a staple of the legions of owners and fans of Shelby automobiles and the kid who knew him simply as grand dad, Mr. Aaron Shelby

Connect with Aaron:

https://www.facebook.com/aaron.shelby.52

https://www.shelby.com/en-us/

https://www.shelby.com/ShelbyFoundation

More about Youth Racers of America:

https://youthracersofamerica.com/

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The Southern Plains Mopar Fest are absolute Ambassadors to move, restore, and preserve this historic piece of absolute Mopar Americana located smack dab in the middle of Bristow, Oklahoma! You can view this most elegant, beautiful, and original 102 ft tall piece of Mopar history on the EAST side of the Mother Road Route 66 in Bristow, OK! We are excited to have the town of Bristow and the Bristow Historical Society hosting our All Mopar event! Come out and help preserve this absolute one of a kind piece of Chrysler Americana!

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Samantha Zimmermann is a fine artist specializing in realism, with the breadth of her work consisting of automotive and motorsports subjects.

Her love for cars and motorsports began at a young age, with Formula 1 a must on Sunday mornings. Having been raised in a family of NASA and Lockheed Martin engineers and technical drawers, her interest in the technicalities and precise nature of mechanical ingenuity is on full display.

Connect with Samantha here:

Email: samzimmermannart@gmail.com

https://samanthazimmermannart.com/

https://www.facebook.com/s...

What were you doing when you were in seventh grade? If you’re Victoria Beaner, you are the PDRA 2023 Sportsman Rookie of the Year as well as the 2023 Top Junior Dragster Runner up who also just recently started racing Legends Cars, enjoys Graphic Design, Marketing & engineering and oh yeah, baking brownies!

Connect with Victoria here:

https://www.victoriabeaner.com/

https://www.facebook.com/VRB456X

https://www.instagram.com/victoriabeanerracing/

https://www.youtube.com/@officialvictoriabeaner

More about Youth Racers of America:

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After spending more than 25 years in the seat and in front of the camera you would think Kenny Wallace is ready to slow down, far from it!

Today you can find him traversing the country racing local tracks and bringing his unique views on everything from his hit show “The Kenny Wallace Show” to his always entertaining “Coffee with Kenny” social posts on the web.  

With Kenny Wallace, what you see is what you get.

Connect with Kenny here:

https://kennywallaceraces.com

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Madi Turley is a 17-year-old High School junior who not only wins at the track in her 2012 RT Challenger, but for DH Davies Racing as well where she was named the team’s first-ever developmental driver.

Meet the woman known for her tenacity and courage, “MOPAR MADI”

Connect with Madi:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madi.turley.33

Instagram: Mopar_madi

Twitter: MadiMopar

YouTube: Mopar Madi

https://dhdavies.racing/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Body-Source/273841346118957

https://www.facebook.com/E3Spark...

Josh Hart pulls no punches when it comes to his racing career. He is grateful. He knows that it takes the combined support of his team, his sponsors, his supporters, and most of all, his family.

Learn how back road speeding tickets led to a friendship with one of the sport’s biggest names, the value of family and home, and what he does not want for his children.

Connect with Josh here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshHartTF

Web: https://www.joshhartracing.com/

Instagram: joshharttf

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Isabella Robusto joined the Toyota Racing Development Program in 2022 where she will run a full-time Late Model schedule with Lee Faulk Racing. Before joining TRD, Isabella was the youngest driver ever to be selected as part of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program at the age of 12, with the program for 5 consecutive years: making her the longest-running ever driver in the program.

Today, following a setback crash, she’s back to one hundred percent and ready to run up front again.

Connect with Isabella here:

Web: https://www.isabellarobusto.com/

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Evan Smith is a content creator, passionate car enthusiast and racer. He is the former editor of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine/Mustang-360.com, and founder of REVan Media Inc. specializing in creating compelling, entertaining, and news-worthy print and web articles & video.

When not creating outstanding content, he can be found drag racing, road racing, and serving as a factory test driver for Ford Motor Company on special projects including the Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500 and Cobra Jet Mustangs.

Connect with Evan here:

Email: ejs1798@gmail.com

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