Hot August Nights 2024; BLS

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.

In this episode, Jon shares his inaugural experience at Hot August Nights, an automotive festival on the West Coast of America. Summers, along with his son and neighbors, embark on a road trip from San Francisco to Reno, enjoying scenic drives through the Sierra Nevadas. The group marvels at an array of domestic classic cars like Mustangs, Camaros, and Impalas, appreciating the craftsmanship and modifications. The experience strengthens their camaraderie and deepens their appreciation for the car culture. The story highlights the event's spontaneous nature, the diversity of cars showcased, and the sense of community among enthusiasts. Summers also recounts logistical challenges, such as navigating Reno's desert heat and exploring drag races, enhancing the adventurous spirit of this motoring journey.

• Black Label Society - Funeral Bell
• Pebble Beach parallels
• The Pleasure of a Road Trip with car guys
• Our route, over the Eberts Pass and Sonora Pass
• Black Label Society - Set You Free
• The Donner-Reed Party 
• A word on Reno
• The Grand Sierra Resort
• The Peppermill
• An imperfect Air BnB
• Black Label Society - Set You Free
• Black Label Society and Zakk Wylde
• Black Label Society - The Blessed Hellride
• Mercedes AMG E55 Barn Find
• The “Withnail and I” Jaguar
• You need an auto for Pebble, Hot August Nights
• E55 wheelbearing letting go?
• Hot August Nights like the Ford scene in Britain - its not whether you have a Cortina/Escort, it’s how you have built yours
• Forgiato wheels
• Forgiato steering wheel
• Cars of the Grand Sierra Resort
• ‘68 Mustang GT with and option pack to make it faster than a GT350
• A lovely ‘50 Buick custom
• ‘66 Fairlane with Coyote swap
• ‘69 Mustang 351 - J and O’s favourite car of the weekend
• Black Label Society - Stillborn
• ‘69 Pontiac GTO Judge
• ‘69 Camaro Yenko replica, green with side pipes
• Drag racing at the Nuggett
• Black Label Society - Stoned and Drunk
• Sonora Pass drive home
• Cliched car mods
• Comparing Pebble and Hot August Nights once more
• Freiberger spec Duster
• Black Label Society - Set You Free

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