Show Notes
For the final episode of the Texas Series, we sit down with Mike and Zach of Fat Cats at EMG, European Motor Gruppe, in the heart of Houston. What started as pixel cars and forum days in the mid-2000s turned into one of the most recognizable grassroots drift crews in the country. We talk about the early Fat Cats era, the shift to bright team colors, Final Bout memories, surviving Hurricane Harvey on the way to an event, and what it really takes to run a German specialty shop while staying fully invested in drifting. This one feels more like a live hangout than an interview—stories bouncing back and forth, plenty of laughs, and a real look at how long-term friendships keep a scene alive. @fatcats_fatcats @zachtriggs @emg_houston Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports
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For this episode we're keeping things casual with Bailey Birr, Johnny Monaco, and Ricardo joining us for an October Q&A. We answer questions from Instagram, talk drifting, car projects, shop life, and whatever else comes up along the way. Just the crew hanging out, sharing stories, and having a good time. Enjoy! @mr.wine_big_fan @baileybirr @ricardorps13 Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports
Karl is back for one more episode before packing up and moving to Georgia. We talk about his decision to leave New Jersey, the nerves that come with starting over, and the questionable road trip he took to get his car down south. Kris and Jesus join in, and things quickly turn into the kind of conversations we used to have in the early days of the podcast. A proper send-off for Karl, although we're sure this won't be the last time he's around. @delrosa.kar Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports
Wrapping the Final Bout Chicago Series with Team RiverFlow’s Austin and Josh. We dive into how Josh’s coffee shop sparked massive local meets, along with plenty of Austin’s strong opinions that Frankie mostly agreed with. @riverflow.il @aeustin @josh.tupas Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports
Jesus Salazar, the mastermind behind J-LIGN. Operating right out of his own garage, Jesus has become the go-to guy for drift alignments in the Chicago scene. We sit down to talk about his roots, including the story of how doing alignments as a side gig at his old job evolved into J-LIGN. @ooo_dang_jesus Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports
Continuing The Final Bout Chicago Series, we sit down with Nathan Kubat, one of the newest members of Team Proceed. We dive into Nate's background, his journey to joining the team, and get into some wild stories, including putting out a family's trailer fire. @fake_silvia Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports