High Performance Cult (HPCult) is a lifestyle of car and truck people. Our passion for performance, car events, racing, off-roading, cruising, smokey burnouts and/or donuts is never ending. When not behind the steering wheel we continue talking about car things non-stop as it is an obsession, addiction and can be likened to being part of a cult. It is. Hear the stories and behind the scenes background of some of these cult members.
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HP Cult | Episode 15 | Josh Mazerolle - Vague Industries, Deathwish, Fabricator, Off-road Builder, and Designer
Josh Mazerolle, founder of Vague Industries, discusses his unconventional approach to vehicle fabrication and design, highlighting his work on projects like Deathwish in this interview.
21 May 2025
HP Cult | Episode 14 | Thomas West - Renegade Racing and Performance, Stick Shift Racing
Welcome back to the HP Cult Podcast, where horsepower meets hustle and legends are built one gear at a time. Today’s guest is a true outlaw in the world of stick shift drag racing—a man who doesn’t just drive fast, he redefines fast. Thomas West, known to many as the #StickShiftCowboy, is the owner of Renegade Racing & Performance in Clarksville, Tennessee. His LS-powered Honda S2000 holds the title of the world’s fastest H-pattern stick shift S2000, clocking an astonishing 7.58 seconds a...
13 May 2025
HP Cult | Episode 13 | Jonathan Adkins - JA Competition Engines: Tick Perf Origins, Grubbworm, Racing, Trannies, Engines, and More
You’re tuned in to the HPCult Podcast—where horsepower meets obsession. Today we’re talking to a man who’s built a career on pushing the limit: Jonathan Atkins. You knew him from Tick Performance, but now he’s at the helm of JA Competition Engines, cranking out some of the nastiest builds in the game. And if you know stick shift racing, you know Grubbworm—Jonathan’s LT1 Camaro that’s been deep in the 6s and shook up the world at TX2K and World Cup Finals. He’s not here to follow trends—he’s...
7 May 2025
HP Cult | Episode 12 | Matt Goins - Tick Performance: From Speed Shop to Innovative Manufacturer
Today, we’re joined by Matt Goins, one of the owners of Tick Performance. Matt’s journey is the definition of grassroots success—starting as an employee with a built 3rd Gen Camaro, he quickly made a name for himself. From fabrication and welding to design, programming, and machining, Matt mastered every aspect of product development before stepping into ownership. Tune in as we dive into the builds and breakthroughs that helped put Tick Performance on the map. TickPerformance.com Yo...
16 Apr 2025
HP Cult | Episode 11 | Tony Whatley - 365 Driven
Today on HPCult, we’re joined by a true high-performance powerhouse—Tony Whatley. A 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, speaker, and host of the 365 Driven Podcast, Tony’s journey is all about building empires from the ground up. He’s best known as the co-founder of LS1Tech, the largest online automotive performance community of its time—amassing over 300,000 members and 150 advertising accounts. Get ready to shift gears as we dive into the mindset, strategy, ...
9 Apr 2025
HP Cult | TechniCult Knowledge - Episode 2: Gen IV LS Introduction
On this week’s episode of TechniCult Knowledge, we’re diving into the Gen IV engine. If you caught our Gen III episode, you know we covered the various LS/Vortec engine variants. Today, we shift gears to Gen IV — introducing its lineup, key differences from Gen III, how to identify one, the materials used, and the timeline of its evolution. The Gen IV family is vast, so think of this as the beginning of a deeper dive in episodes to come. Thank you for tuning in to the High Performance Cult Po...
2 Apr 2025
HP Cult | Episode 10 | Rick Love - Vintage Air
Rick Love is the President of Vintage Air, the world’s leading manufacturer of performance air conditioning systems for hot rods, sport trucks, and classic cars. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Vintage Air has been setting the industry standard since 1976, delivering top-tier climate control solutions for high-performance builds. A lifelong hot rod enthusiast, he built his first project—a 1940 Chevy Coupe—in the late ‘70s and later became a Vintage Air dealer and installed air conditioning kits ...
26 Mar 2025
HP Cult | TechniCult Knowledge | Gen III LS History and Info
Welcome to the very first episode of the HPCult.com TechniCult Knowledge Series! This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time—even before the idea of podcast interviews. In this series, I’ll be drawing from my book research and turning that information into an accessible video format. While some of this knowledge is widely known among seasoned enthusiasts, new people are diving into this world every day, eager to learn. In this episode, we’re kicking things off with a deep dive i...
19 Mar 2025
HP Cult | Episode 9 | Kevin Kesterson - M2K Motorsports - Part 2
Welcome back to the High Performance Cult Podcast from HPCult.com! This is Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Kevin Kesterson of M2K Motorsports. In Part 1, we explored his journey from Twin Turbo Viper builds at Racing Solutions and Hennessey to co-founding M2K, where his team has pushed the limits of speed and engineering. Now, in this episode, we dive even deeper. Kevin shares what it takes to build record-shattering machines, the challenges of chasing top speeds, and the future of hig...
12 Mar 2025
HP Cult | Episode 8 | Kevin Kesterson - M2K Motorsports - Part 1
In this special two-part series, we sit down with Kevin Kesterson of M2K Motorsports, based in Katy, Texas. Kevin has been a driving force in high-performance fabrication and design, making his mark building Twin Turbo Vipers at RSI Performance and Hennessey, and playing a key role in the qearly development of the legendary Venom GT. But his journey didn’t stop there—he set his sights even higher, lco-founding M2K Motorsports to take his land speed racing goals to the top. M2K has built a rep...
5 Mar 2025
HP Cult | Episode 7 | Kevin Dubois - Evolution Dynamics / My Shop Assist / Do It For a Living Podcast
Today, we’re diving into the world of high-performance engineering with a guest who turned his side hustle into a full-throttle career. Kevin Debois started as a mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin, but when his tuning business began to take over, he made the leap—going all-in on his own Evo performance shop. From drag racing to autocross and even Pikes Peak competitors, Kevin has built some serious machines. But he didn’t stop there. He also developed MyShopAssist.com, a game-changing sof...
26 Feb 2025
HP Cult | Episode 6 | David Moderow - ScreamingChicken.com
Welcome to The High Performance Cult Podcast from HPCult.com—the show where passion meets horsepower, and innovation keeps classic muscle alive. Today, we’re joined by an entrepreneur who turned a vinyl decal business into something much bigger. As the founder of ScreamingChicken.com, David Moderow has become a go-to specialist for restoration parts, LED headlight and taillight upgrade solutions, and custom OEM appearing bezels that make it easy to fit modern double-DIN audio systems into cla...
19 Feb 2025
HP Cult | Episode 5 | Erik Koenig - Horsepower Research
If you’re into making serious horsepower with engines that last, then you already know Erik’s reputation. He’s not just another engine builder—he’s a leader in the industry, with a deep understanding of what it takes to create high-performance, reliable powerplants. While many engine builders boast about attending the School of Automotive Machinists (SAM), Erik took it a step further—he was an instructor there, teaching and shaping the skills of builders across the country. Today, we’ll talk ...
12 Feb 2025
HP Cult | Episode 4 | David Vasser - Nitrous Outlet
Welcome to today's episode, where we take a trip to Nitrous Outlet and sit down with none other than David Vasser—better known as "Nitro Dave." As the founder and CEO of Nitrous Outlet and its many offshoot companies, Dave has built a reputation for delivering top-tier nitrous systems, accessories and high-performance racing solutions. In this episode, we dive into personal car projects, cutting-edge parts development, and the world of racing. But make no mistake—Nitro Dave’s passion extends ...
5 Feb 2025
HP Cult | Episode 3 | Brian Nutter - Summit Racing
On todays episode we visit with Brian Nutter with Summit Racing. I've known Brian for 15+ years and we have worked in parallel at different industry leaders along the way. Brian has a strong resume at legacy companies and has vast experience on many engine platforms. If you have spent any time in any LS groups, you have seen his work. While he doesn't have to, he is always willing to lend a hand to a new comer into the performance world by answering questions online a...
30 Jan 2025
HP Cult | Episode 2 | Dan Baber - Michigan Motorsports
In today’s episode, we chat with Dan Baber of Michigan Motorsports to explore the origins and history of the company. We discuss the sacrifices required to build a performance business and their plans for attending major events like Holley LS Fest, SEMA, and PRI.Dan also shares insights into personal after-hours projects that fuel the Baber family’s racing passion. Don’t miss this engaging and informative episode!Thank you for tuning in to the High Performance Cult Podcast! A huge thanks to o...
29 Jan 2025
HP Cult | Episode 1 | James Short - ShorTuning
In today’s episode, we sit down with James Short of ShorTuning. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside James during our time at the same workplace, though I was well aware of his cars and tuning expertise long before that. His depth of knowledge and passion for his craft are truly remarkable, and I’m sure we’ll have him back for a future episode.In this conversation, we dive into James’ journey into the performance world and cover a wide range of topics, including family, tuning, racing,...
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