HotCars News Editor and small business owner, David has been writing for the site since 2018 and can remember sitting on his father’s lap in the driver’s seat of his family’s two-door Ford Maverick thinking he was the one steering into the driveway. You can find specific show content by clicking the menu system at the top of t Not Now. "We ran the risk of the Government tightening restrictions — the curve might not have been flattened," he said. The result, Desert Car Kings, will premiere on Discovery Channel the week of January 24. Former kings support decision Father-and-son driver-navigator duo Ian and Shannon Rentsch have won the car section six times and said the decision to cancel was the right one. In Phoenix, Arizona there exists a famous scrap yard called Desert Valley Auto Parts. So we basically have two nights. Then they started coming back. Reigning Kings of the Desert, Shannon and Ian Rentsch (#33 - Jimco Aussie Special Nissan 3500cc), have maintained top spot as the lead car into Finke for the overnight stop of Australia’s toughest off-road race, the Tatts Finke Desert Race. Alice Springs is the gateway town to the Red Centre desert. Father-and-son driver-navigator duo Ian and Shannon Rentsch have won the car section six times and said the decision to cancel was the right one. We liked Vegas Rat Rods and still like the show’s cast. Community See All. Desert Car Kings: the Hit Reality Show on the Discovery Channel Chronicling the Challenges, Adventures and Occasional Hijinx of Your Very Own Desert Valley Auto Parts. There’s never been more shows available to watch than today, and it’s all within easy reach. Log In. Forgot account? Just when it was starting to find its footing, History Channel decided to end the run of Top Gear in the US. "I think the Commonwealth advice on gatherings of 500 or more people was one of the factors, but the key one was the NT Government's advice on travelling to remote communities," he said. While it got spinoffs in the form of Pimp My Ride UK with DJ Tim Westwood and Pimp My Ride International, we’re calling on MTV—or streaming site—to bring back the original Pimp My Ride, whether it has Xzibit at the show's helm or not. As Ranker points out, the show originally ran from 2004-2008 and later came back about four years after that. 10,214 people like this. While the parent show that birthed it managed to satiate fans’ desires for celebrity-themed segments, Stars in Fast Cars offered not just head-to-head clashes, but also odd ones that always managed to amuse. We’re going to look at a series of car shows with two separate criteria: ones that are no longer with us that we wanted a reboot of, along with shows that are still on today that we wish—with all due respect—would drive off into the sunset forever. Many will prefer this, others won’t. For better or worse, the internet is changing car shows. Perhaps it’s too much of a good thing at play, where the same old shows are recycling concepts. Collectors from all over are always on the search for the right parts, and if Desert Valley Auto Parts doesn't have it, who will? www.dvap.com. They put a twist on this idea though—what if there are two teams with two cars competing against each other? Ferries cancelled multiple sailings on Tuesday afternoon as a wind and rain storm hit B.C. Reality TV car shows are a dime a dozen, but Monster Garage seemed to do it better than most that were out there. The cable channel has ordered eight episodes, up from last season’s half-dozen order. David’s real love for cars began in high school while working on various projects in his friend Chris’s garage, including on one occasion banging out the dent in a fender he had made to his parent’s Altima. One of the great parts about living in this internet age is being able to watch the show online with relative ease. The show may not have done a good job, but the concept has enough potential to get a revival and give it another shot. When it comes to car shows today, Diesel Brothers is a bona fide hit. 10,050 people follow this. The committee also received advice from the Central Land Council, the governing body for Aboriginal land in the region, which also recommended against continuing with the event. The McClures' family business, "Desert Valley Auto Parts", has over 10,000 vehicles in Arizona and they are constantly on the hunt to find more cars to restore. A group of doctors in Utah, according to Jalopnik, threatened to sue Diesel Brothers if they continue to pollute the air with their diesel creations. That’s been the case with Graveyard Carz though, which ups the ante on intense interactions and conflict, which many will argue has little place in a show about cars. Here’s the thing: no one could do the show justice after Coddington’s tragic passing, but it has the potential to be a step above other shows still on today, such as Vegas Rat Rods, for starters. With edgier guests like Rob Zombie and Cassandra Peterson—better known for her role as Elvira—it brings a unique tone to the restorations that go on at Count's Kustoms. More than just a witty title, Lost in Transmission had a focus that appealed to car enthusiasts. "What we need to do is band together and make sure that buy-local message is getting out to the community, to members, to support the businesses that are here and are still operating and they are open," she said. TV Show. He’s part of the excellent The Grand Tour on Amazon and also hosts Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? "You've got 40,000 bed nights that won't be purchased this year ... people will just withdraw their bookings," Mr Yoffa said. Graveyard Carz touches on some of the similar problems detailed earlier that Desert Car Kings experiences as well. The Charlotte Observer notes that Fox Sports 1 has no plans to bring Car Warriors back, but perhaps it has a chance at another network—which is something we could get behind. Sadly, the legendary designer passed away in 2008, due to what Jalopnik notes were complications from surgery. Breaking down the latest news and research to understand how the world is living through an epidemic, this is the ABC's Coronacast podcast. She said businesses in Central Australia and the Barkly had lost about $2 million because of the coronavirus crisis. The option to postpone until September was discussed by the committee but rejected for reasons including hot temperatures and reduced access to interstate motorsport officials and volunteers. About two weeks later, I got orders to ignore the first ones. Alana Richardson, executive officer with the NT Chamber of Commerce, said the race committee made a wise decision. Even Chris Evans couldn't salvage what remained of the classic car show. The first episode aired back in January 2011 and is still going. The show featured hosts Rutledge Wood—known for Top Gear US—along with George Flanigen, who was on the search for neglected US cars that deserved better. Acclaimed motorcyclist Toby Price, a two-time Dakar winner and six-time Finke champion, said he shared the disappointment. The editors behind the scenes only save the best parts for audiences. 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"Any sport isn't that important at the moment; the health of the community is what matters," Shannon Rentsch said. Here are 10 car shows that went away too soon and 10 that need to be canceled. Maybe canceling the show would do better than just saving us the pain of having to sit through another episode. Hosted by Boyd Coddington, a car designer who—according to the History Channel, originally started out as a machinist at Disneyland—introduced some incredible custom cars. Now, with Matt LeBlanc already set to leave as well, the show will have to reinvent itself once again. The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton will be run behind closed doors on Boxing Day after Surrey was placed into Tier 3. Create New Account. This show seems to rely more on the reality aspect and forego the more professional intrigue of car restorations. It’s unsurprising, considering Counting Cars is the third—yes, third—spinoff of that former show. Page Transparency See More. Watch Auto Shows & Motorsports Online. Mobilizing and doing press briefings as a 46q. We are a family of four 2 x 35 yr old and 2 x 65 year olds. "It's their Christmas hit and they won't get it, and I feel terrible about it," Mr Yoffa said. The second element was the actual transformation of said car, which was a tough feat taken on by “The A-Team.”. The two-day, multi-terrain race between Alice Springs and the remote Aboriginal community of Finke has been held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend since 1976. Advertising cookies (and similar technologies) are used to build a profile of your interests, to deliver advertising relevant to those interests, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and for the other purposes set forth below. The operation houses more than 10,000 rust-free vehicles on more than 100 acres of dry Arizona land. Desert Car Kings. Desert Car Kings has been around for a long time. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Let’s just say that if we had an afternoon free to put something on, it wouldn’t be Restoration Garage. Depending on what one feels about Pawn Stars could determine how they feel about this one. See more of Desert Car Kings on Facebook. It’s still a fan favorite though, and likely won’t do that any time soon. Let’s face it, not every show can be The Grand Tour. Car SOS still seems to lack the intrigue that's become expected of car shows today though, even after six seasons. "That's businesses that have recorded loses, cancellations and refunds to date. What made the show so appealing was that its hosts—and twin brothers—Mike and Geoff, actually brought these ideas into reality. Likely won ’ t last long enough footing and has a grace to. 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