The Customized Ride

The Customized Ride is dedicated to news, reviews & interviews within the car tunning industry! We spotlight great guests from car owners to executives at companies in the industry. We cover car shows, events etc..

The Customized Ride is a leisure podcast hosted by The Customized Ride, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Customized Ride hosts The Customized Ride, a leisure show with 11 episodes published.

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  From Garage Passion to Full Time Brand: The United By Trucks Story with Robbie Purser

  Nov 5, 202557 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Customized Ride, Chris and Sandy sit down with Robbie Purser, the creator of United By Trucks, a classic truck lifestyle brand rooted in nostalgia, creativity, and community. </p><p>Robbie shares how he began filming in his home garage in 2018, simply wanting to learn more about video and classic trucks. That curiosity eventually grew into a thriving platform filled with builds, road trips, profiles, and storytelling. Today, United By Trucks has expanded into a full time business that includes media production, merchandise, and a successful podcast. </p><p>Alongside his wife Sarah, Robbie also...

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  Extreme Speed & Jet Power: Paul Stender on the Wildest Machines Ever Built

  Sep 25, 202528 minS0

  <p>On this episode of The Customized Ride, we chat with legendary extreme engineer Paul “Jet Car” Stender, the man behind some of the wildest jet-powered machines on Earth. From a 360+ MPH jet school bus to a globe-famous jet outhouse, Paul shares his journey from sprint cars and midgets to building insane vehicles that push speed and imagination to the limit.</p><p>Listen as Paul talks about his fastest rides, scariest crashes, the grind behind air shows, and the teamwork that makes his jaw-dropping builds possible. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, adrenaline junkie, or just love extreme engineering, this e...

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  Ken Gilmore on Charlotte AutoFair: Inside One of the Southeast’s Biggest Car Shows

  Mar 25, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Ken Gilmore, Executive Director of the Hornets Nest Region AACA, to dive into the behind-the-scenes world of the Charlotte AutoFair! 🚗🔥</p><p>Ken shares his journey from the corporate world to running one of the largest automotive events in the Southeast, the challenges of organizing a massive car show, and the exciting changes coming to AutoFair.</p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p>✅ What makes Charlotte AutoFair a must-attend event</p><p>✅ The struggles & rewards of putting on a large-scale car show</p><p>✅ Ken’s personal car journey & pass...

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  Michael Leaventon on 36 Years of Run to the Sun | Classic Cars, Community & Car Show Insights

  Mar 10, 202512 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Michael Leaventon from the Run to the Sun Car Show—one of the nation’s biggest and most iconic classic car events! 🚗💨 Held in Myrtle Beach, SC, this legendary show has been running for 36 years, featuring over 3,300 classic cars (1989 and older), 140+ vendors, and thousands of passionate spectators.</p><p>Michael takes us behind the scenes, sharing what it takes to run a large-scale car show, the challenges and rewards, and what’s new for this year—including special guests Joe and Amanda Martin from Iron Resurrection!</p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><p>✅ The his...

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  🎙️ Sam Rivera – The Truth About Car Shows & The Future of Klean Exhibition

  Mar 6, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In this must-listen episode, we sit down with Sam Rivera, the driving force behind Klean Exhibition, Klean Society, Klean Magazine, and Klean Garage. Sam gets real about the toughest decision of his career—stepping away from the car show scene after years of building one of the most recognized automotive events on the East Coast.</p><p>We dive into:</p><p><br></p><p>🚗 The rise & impact of Klean Exhibition</p><p><br></p><p>⚙️ The struggles of running car events in today’s market</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Why big vendors & sponsors are pulling back from shows</p><p><b...

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