Michael’s Motor Alley

Ken Avann on The Evolution of Canadian Snowcross Racing, Now Powered By Pennzoil

Ken Avann, President of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA), invites Michael on an exciting journey through the evolution of snowcross racing. From his early

Mastering the Drift: Team RTR’s James Deane on His International Drifting Journey

James Deane, Formula Drift legend from Team RTR, charts his 17-year journey in drift car racing with Michael today. From taking the wheel at 14, clinching victories in Eu

Legendary Driver Rhys Millen Talks the Track and the Big Screen

We’re kicking it into high gear today with Rhys Millen - drift, rally, and stunt driving legend. Rhys takes us on a ride through his extraordinary career including his pa

Rotary or Piston Engine? Diving Deep into Jonny Grunwald’s Secret SEMA Show Build

Jonny Grunwald, auto enthusiast icon, returns to Michael’s Motor Alley for round three! Dive deep into the massive projects from this year, including his experience from

From Marketing to Modification: Shell Lubricants’ Resident Gearhead Talks All Things Auto

Dive into the world of performance modification with Ashleigh, a member of the Shell Lubricants marketing team whose passion from a young age drove her to the auto indust

Equipping the Next Generation of Technicians featuring UTI Professor Justin Doerris and Alumnus David Choe

On today’s episode, Michael sits down with Justin Doerris, an educational manager at Universal Technical Institute, and his former student, David Choe of @choe_fdm. Toget

The Inside Track: NASCAR Behind-the-Scenes with Ryan Blaney

On today’s episode, Michael sits down with NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney to talk about all the parts of racing you don’t see on screen. Learn more about the extreme temperatu

Get Behind the Wheel with Radford Racing School!

Get ready to kick your racing skills into high gear! On today’s episode, Radford Racing School’s expert instructor, Dominic Starkweather, brings Michael behind the scenes

Long May We Drive…Offroad! With Jeep Enthusiast Nikki Moorehead

Today’s guest, Nikki Moorehead, is an experienced Jeep off-roader with a passion for adventure. She sits down with Michael to dive into how her off-roading hobby led her

What Long May We Drive Means to Torsten Gross, Founder of the Just Hands Foundation

Today’s guest is Torsten Gross, one of the stars of Pennzoil’s new campaign, Long May We Drive. After getting his first taste of track driving in 2021 with hand-controls,

From Passion to Profession: Aamir Dassat’s Road to Automotive Content Creation

Michael sits down with Aamir Dassat, an automotive content creator, who’s passionate about educating and entertaining his audience of over one million social media follow

Live from the SEMA Show with Drift Racer, Alex Taylor

Alex Taylor has many titles; co-host of Hot Rod Garage on MotorTrend TV, top drag racer, YouTube influencer, and latest guest on Michael’s Motor Alley! She joins Michael

Back to the Basics: Car Maintenance for Busy Parents

Are you a busy parent looking to take better care of your vehicle? You won’t want to miss this conversation! Michael answers questions from Tyra, a busy Texas mom, about

The Latest on Motor Oil Specifications, with the American Petroleum Institute (API)

Thinking about overriding your OEM motor oil recommendations? Think again! Michael sits down with Jeff Harmening at the American Petroleum Institute (API) to discuss the

Talking Classic Cars and Tractor Pulls With NTPA Champion Adam Koester

Michael is joined by Adam Koester of the legendary Koester family for a fun conversation where the two discuss classic cars, Adam’s first car, his family’s tractor pullin

Flip the Top Down! Michael’s Best Convertibles for a Fall Cruise

Flip the top down, put on your shades, and hold on to your hats! You’re joining Michael as he breaks down the top convertibles on the market, and how to enjoy them in upc

Drifting and shifting with Adam LZ!

From playing with Hot Wheels as a kid to having 3.5 million YouTube followers, Adam LZ has always lived and breathed cars. Today, Michael sits down with the formula drift

Heading Up North: The Canadian Automotive Industry

On today’s episode, Michael heads up North to talk all things Canada with automotive journalist, Peter Bulmer! As a resident of and industry expert in Canada, Peter Bulme

Under the Hood and Overseas: Car Culture in Italy

Today, Michael talks to his colleague from Marketing, Andrea, who’s an Italy native and auto enthusiast. They get into Andrea’s background growing up in the Italian autom

The Heat is On - Vehicle Maintenance in the Summer

The heat is ON in today’s episode, as Michael gives his quick advice on taking care of your vehicle during the toasty days of the summer, including some tips, tricks and