During the 74th Grand National Roadster Show, we were interviewed by Bob Beck and Randy Kerdoon on their popular PowerTube TV “Talking about Cars” podcast. Bob Beck is a respected builder, driver, race announcer, and podcaster. He’s the entertaining race announcer of the MOONEYES X-Mas Party and now the MOONEYES New Year’s Party Drag Races. Randy Kerdoon is an award-winning sportscaster and podcaster. He worked with renowned KNX News and KFWB News. Instead of a typical studio, their podcast was recorded at the amazing NHRA Museum, filled with famous race cars. In fact, mounted to the the wall above us was the record-setting Budweiser King Top Fuel Dragster, which was the first dragster to go more than 300 mph at the NHRA Gatornationals on March 20, 1982. Thank you to Bob Beck, Randy Kerdoon, producer Peggy Beck, PowerTube TV, and the NHRA Museum for this unique pleasure. Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.
To watch the podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CovSpNN9gBU
(Our interview starts at 12:57 and ends at 30:38.)
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS IN “HEMMINGS”
We’re very excited to be in Hemmings. Founded in 1954 by Ernest Hemmings, it’s a leading resource for car collectors. Whether you’re an aspiring car collector or you own a fleet of them, Hemmings fuels your passion with in-depth knowledge. We love their expertise in Dean Moon’s storied history, from helping Carroll Shelby build the first Shelby Cobra to serving as one of the founding members of SEMA (originally the Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association and now the Specialty Equipment Market Association). We deeply appreciate Hemmings helping us to raise awareness about our fundraising and distribution efforts. Thank you to Tara Hurlin and Hemmings for their generous support! Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.
To read the article:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/new-mooneyes-documentary/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=2024-02-07&uemlid=92d85e924889d04529be84da70b325e846a3253860c848122954084bafd29ee1
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS IN “CAR AND DRIVER”
We’re deeply honored to be in “Car and Driver,” one of the leading automotive publications in the world. We had the pleasure of being interviewed by Elana Scherr, Senior Editor/Features of “Car and Driver,” after she attended our MOONEYES Family & Friends Screening of “Craft of Speed.” We appreciate her extensive knowledge of hot rod history and MOONEYES. We love her in-depth coverage of the human story behind this iconic company, honoring Dean Moon, Shige Suganuma, and Chico Kodama. For many people, legendary publications like “Car and Driver,” which started in the hey day of hot rodding (founded in 1955), are the portals into the immersive world of car culture. So we’re very moved to be featured in it. Thank you to Elana Scherr and “Car and Driver” for this beautifully written article and Victor Carrillo of The ID Agency for his thoughtful introduction. Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.
To read the article:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46619090/mooneyes-documentary-hot-rodding-details/
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHICO KODAMA ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW HALL OF FAME!
We had the honor of attending the 74th Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) Hall of Fame Dinner and watching Chico Kodama, President of MOONEYES USA, being inducted. About to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the GNRS is the longest running indoor car show in the world. 2023 Inductee and one of our esteemed interviewees, Dave Shuten, introduced Chico, sharing his story of moving to Los Angeles and meeting him for the first time. He talked about how nice he was and how he’s remained so after all these years of knowing him. Chico accepted the honor by saying how touched he feels when people thank him for helping to save Moon Equipment Company. As an incredibly humble person, he said the award should actually go to the owner of MOONEYES, Shige Suganuma. He also thanked his wife, Sandy, and his family for their love and support. We couldn’t be more proud of Chico, Shige, and the entire family of MOONEYES.
MOONEYES FAMILY & FRIENDS SCREENING OF "CRAFT OF SPEED"
Check out a selection of photos from the MOONEYES Family & Friends Screening of “Craft of Speed.” Thank you again to everyone who attended this private screening, hosted by MOONEYES, AutoMoto Entertainment, Bike Shed Moto Co., and Humanist Films.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VISITED OUR BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES NEW YEAR’S PARTY!
Sergio Domingues of Street Legal Apparel, a Mooneyes dealer in Brazil
The long-running MOONEYES X-Mas Party, which has now become the MOONEYES New Year’s Party, is one of the best events to celebrate the new year. We deeply appreciate everyone who came by our booth and chatted with us about “Craft of Speed.” We enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, especially from abroad. We had the pleasure of hanging out with Morgan Gales of Bike Shed Moto Co., who were the wonderful hosts of our recent Mooneyes Family & Friends Screening, and Nick Tolosa of Makina Driver’s Club, who was inspired to start his own popular brand because of MOONEYES. We had the honor of meeting Sergio Domingues of Street Legal Apparel, a MOONEYES dealer in Brazil, and Matt and Noel of 76 Kustoms, custom motorcycle builders who hold the Bop N’ Roll Kustom Kulture Show in the Philippines. While we admire the wide range of vehicles at the event, we love meeting all the different people, united by their passion for car and motorcycle culture. Thank you so much to MOONEYES for allowing us to exhibit at their well-attended event. And thank you to AutoMoto Entertainment for partnering with us. Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.
To learn more:
craftofspeed.com
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE MOONEYES FAMILY & FRIENDS SCREENING OF “CRAFT OF SPEED”!
Thank you so much to Fred LoBianco, Scott Parker, and the entire team at AutoMoto Entertainment for their inspired work in organizing this private screening. A heartfelt thank you to Anthony “Dutch” van Someren, Vikki van Someren, Morgan Gales, Fiona Richardson, Lee Goodchild, and all the staff and members at Bike Shed Moto Co. for being such wonderful hosts at their beautiful L.A. location. Many thanks to Victor Carrillo and his whole team at the ID Agency for their expert assistance with strategic planning and media introductions. Thank you to Hot Rod Magazine, Car and Driver Magazine, Mattel/Hot Wheels, SEMA, Igloo, and many leading media, brands, and organizations for attending. Most of all, our deepest gratitude to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all the MOONEYES family and staff for all their support. It was very touching to see so many friends of MOONEYES attend this event. We deeply appreciate all of our sponsors, donors, and supporters for their generous assistance with our film. A special thank you to our talented crew for making this film possible. Thanks to our good friend, Glen Tao, for photographing this unforgettable evening. And a final thank you to my wife and family for their love and support. This film honors the important contributions of Dean Moon, Shige Suganuma, and Chico Kodama to hot rodding and more generally car and motorcycle culture. But it also pays tribute to all of their family and friends and the MOONEYES fans who have supported them. Please stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.
To learn more:
craftofspeed.com
See photos from the screening.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM “CRAFT OF SPEED”!
Happy holidays from “Craft of Speed”! This holiday season is meaningful because we finished our feature documentary about legendary MOONEYES after four years of passionate work. We deeply appreciate Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all of the MOONEYES family, friends, and staff for their generous support of our film. We’re grateful to the entire Jim Dunn Racing family and team for their kind help. Thank you to all of our interviewees, crew, sponsors, donors, and supporters for their great assistance. Special thanks to the AutoMoto Film Festival and the ID Agency for their strong partnership. With this film, we wanted to create a special gift for Mooneyes fans and the international car & motorcycle community. We look forward to sharing it with you in the new year.
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