Jim and Chris Ochs are brothers and the Founders of Car Corral, an online automotive auction company that provides the perfect blend of excitement, variety, and community surrounding the world of automobiles. Jim and Chris grew up in Colorado in a family with eight kids, Chris being the oldest of the clan. Chris is a third-generation union carpenter, a licensed aircraft mechanic, a car builder and die-hard enthusiast. He helped his dad restore a 1930 Chevrolet Sedan back in 1977 when he was only 13 years old and the car bug bit him hard. Jim has always been fascinated with all things mechanical and got the car but from his older brothers, aka the ‘Duke Boys’, and brings his passion to the Car Corral auction site.

Stacey Mayfield is the Director for the Haas Moto Museum. The Texas-based motorcycle museum is named after its founder, Bobby Haas. Bobby and Stacey, working side-by-side, curated one of the world’s most thoughtfully assembled collection of motorcycles, including an unparalleled custom collection including acquisitions and commissioned bikes from around the globe. Following the death of Bobby Haas, she worked to keep this treasure trove of motorcycle history together and is proud to be reopening the Haas Moto Museum in a new, larger location in North Dallas. She and her team proudly share not only these beautiful bikes but the impactful story each one tells. Stacey is also the executive producer on two documentary films documenting the life and accomplishments of Bobby Haas, including Leaving Tracks (2021) and the soon to be released Racing Mister Fahrenheit. She recently released a beautiful photographic book entitled “The Motorcycle,” which chronicles the 13 decades of motorcycle history housed at the Haas Moto Museum.

Isaac Bunick is the founder and CEO (Chief Enthusiast Officer) of MOTORMIA, a new automotive enthusiast platform aimed at revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry through AI. MOTORMIA is a company that’s all about creating deeper connections between car lovers and the brands they care about. At the heart of the company is Mia – an AI-driven modding partner, build advisor, and performance analyst all rolled into one. Mia can help car lovers customize their rides, plan upgrades, and optimize performance completely from their devices using AI technology. By entering some basic vehicle info, and desired plans and modifications for your build, Mia can ensure each modification is perfectly suited to meet your unique needs and preferences.

Art Garner is an award-winning author and finalist for the prestigious PEN/ESPN award for literary sports writing for his bestselling book, Black Noon, The Year They Stopped the Indy 500. For over 40 years he worked for Ford, Toyota, Lexus, and Honda, before retiring in 2014 to finish that first book. That book is about the tragic 1964 race that was stopped by a fiery accident on the second lap resulting in the deaths of drivers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald. He also co-wrote a book titled Indy 500 Memories and another, Hood to Coast Memories, about the relay running race from Mt. Hood to the coast of Oregon. Art is the author of the new biography, A.J. Foyt, Survivor, Champion, Legend, that has just been released by Octane Press. He's been working on the Foyt bio for the past five years and this is just volume one, which covers A.J.’s career through 1977. Volume Two is expected in May of 2026.  

Joey Benjamini is the founder and CEO of Collectible Classics, North America's largest volume seller of classic sports cars on platforms including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and PCarMarket. Joey is a 2021 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics and he launched Collectible Classics the same year, with the goal to transform the classic car auction industry. Today, the company conducts over 2,000 auctions annually and boasts more than 100,000 square feet of indoor classic car storage and retail space. Collectible Classics has set itself apart from traditional auction houses like Mecum and Barrett Jackson by leveraging modern online platforms with a focus on customer service and care. The company holds a 4.9-star Google rating thanks to his innovative strategies for seamless transactions and commitment to transparency. Collectible Classics as a trusted leader in the industry.

Kenneth K. Boyer combines a lifelong love of cars and engineering with a career focused on management and supply chain. He's the Fisher designated professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University. He was coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Operations Management, and served on the faculty at Michigan State and DePaul universities. Boyer is a member of the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society, and the Decision Sciences Institute. Recently, he visited Vietnam to study Vinfast's rise. He's published numerous academic articles and two books. His latest is The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Five Visionaries Leading the Charge. The book takes a deep dive into the worldwide transition from ICE vehicles to EVs. 

Michael Alan Ross is a photographer who is best known for his automotive work. Years ago. he merged his two passions, cars and photography and since then he’s shot everything from exotics to barn finds from rock stars to junk yard dogs. If you love cars no doubt you’ve seen his work in which he constantly creates inspiring images. Michael’s goal is to consistently create images that inspire the viewer, that make then pause, breathe, and take in the images. He provides us a way to see an object in ways we’ve never focused on. And he’s collaborated with some of the most talented designers and builders in the business creating friendships around the world. Today he’s here to share his first authored book titled Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods, published by our friends at Quarto/Motorbooks.

Steve Deperte is a Sales Representative at Richtech Robotics, a public robotics solutions company. Richtech provides complete robotics solutions for a variety of businesses across the country for restaurants, hotels, casinos, senior living homes, factories, and the automotive sector including service centers. Steve has worked for years in the automotive business focusing on customer engagement and relationship building. He leverages technology and innovation to provide success in the automotive space while transforming the ways business get things done. With cutting edge robotic solutions, Steve and the Richtech team are able to bring people together by automating the tasks that keep them apart.

Chad Schnitz is the Vice President at TopDon, a leader in diagnostics for the auto repair industry. They recently launched several new pieces of diagnostic equipment, thermal imaging units and EV charging products chargers. Chad and his team have grown the business exponentially. Working with some of the largest distributors in the US, they have earned TOPDON USA multiple vendor awards, Motor Top 20 Awards, Design awards and more. Chad has a diverse background in the automotive industry having worked as a tech, sales, training, and a unique blend of automotive hands-on knowledge in the tool and equipment industry.

Burt “BS” Levy is known as the world’s fastest novelist. He’s been racing and writing about racing for more than a half a century. He’s won something like 100 amateur and vintage races and 8 season championships in a truly incredible variety of cars. Burt’s served as a track-driving instructor for clubs and race-sanctioned bodies and has been a special event and banquet speaker numerous times. No doubt, if you are a true automotive enthusiast your library shelf has at least one of Burt’s books on it but more likely, like mine, it has many. Burt’s best known for his historically accurate and utterly hilarious The Last Open Road series of motorsports novels plus a radio-play, period correct version featuring many famous voices, including yours truly. Today Burt will share his lates book titled A Lifelong Lotus Love Affair.

Jeff Nowak is the founder of Classic Car Jobs, a platform of dedicated marketers that help shops, private collectors, museums, and storage facilities to fins specialty mechanics to employ. They are connecting mechanics with opportunities in the niche world of classic and exotic cars. With a deep passion for classic cars, particularly 50s and 60s European sports cars, Jeff has turned his love for these timeless vehicles into a mission to support the industry by helping skilled professionals find their place in this specialized field. His expertise and enthusiasm for classic cars drive the vision behind Classic Car Jobs, making it a go-to resource for both those wanting to work and those who need employees.