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Articles by JP Emerson
The Car We Left Behind
By JP Emerson August, 2026 The first thing you notice is the smell. It isn't gasoline. It is old oil, dust, and dry rubber mixed with the faint sweetness of cardboard sitting in the dark. There is something underneath it all that you can't quite name until you realize it is the unmistakable scent of an old garage. Things were put away here because there was going to be time to come back for them. There always was, back then. Time. Plenty of it.
Beyond the Audio Wall: Drag Racing Has More Fans Than We Think
Editor’s Note: The valuable research for this article was provided by Olivia “Liv” Harper For most of my life around motorsports, accessibility wasn’t something I ever thought about. Then our executive partner, Olivia “Liv” Harper, came on board to anchor the business and media strategy behind The JP Emerson Show. Liv is Deaf and non-speaking. And let me tell you, watching her try to navigate a sport—and a media world—that is so completely built around sound? That changed things for me fast.
The road from print journalism to podcasting began with an interview. At the time, it was simply a feature story I was working on with Cristy Lee.
The Cristy Lee Interview That Crashed the Servers and Started Everything The Catalyst The road from print journalism to podcasting began with an interview. At the time, it was simply a feature story I was working on with Cristy Lee. The plan was straightforward. Conduct the interview, write the article, send it to publication, and move on to the next assignment. Then everything changed.
The Stories We’ve Never Told: Behind the JP Emerson Show.
Aug 4 2 min read Before the Mic: Ronald McDonald House, Alex Taylor & Ida Zetterström The Roots Long before podcasts entered the picture, my life was being shaped by other things. Family. Community. Cars. The people I met along the way. One of the experiences that stayed with me was volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Tampa. I spent time helping prepare meals for families whose lives had been turned upside down by illness and uncertainty.
The Dirt and the Asphalt: Finding the Soul of American Racing
By JP Emerson Over the past few weeks, I’ve been traveling quietly. No script, no microphone, no camera crew. Just crossing state lines to see the events and the people the way they are when they think nobody is watching. No promotions, no agendas. I paid my admission, walked through the gate, and let the gravel dust take me. I was a ghost in your pits, getting red clay caked on my boots, a stinging sunburn on my neck, and sweat stains taking up shade under your awnings while drinking your ice water.
Beyond the Audio Wall: Why Real Inclusion Belongs in the Foundation of Media and Motorsports
By JP Emerson Research and Executive Direction by: Olivia "Liv" Harper Author’s Note:This story wasn't built in a vacuum. These are my words but the heart, the research, and the driving force behind this belong entirely to Olivia "Liv" Harper. As a Deaf Executive, Liv understands the silent walls of our media landscape in ways I never will.
The Road That Built Me
JP Emerson is a philanthropist & award winning automotive author/journalist/podcast with bylines in many of the most popular automotive magazines in the country. JP covers classic cars, racers, automotive celebrities and professionals in the auto industry. by JP Emerson I’ve never been one to chase attention. Truth is, I’m more comfortable behind the mic than anywhere near a spotlight.
The JP Emerson Show Announces Strategic Partnership with Texas Hearing Institute to Support Children with Hearing Loss
Austin, TX, 2025-09-27 — /EPR Network/ — The JP Emerson Show is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Texas Hearing Institute, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children with hearing loss from infancy through age 21. Texas Hearing Institute ensures that no child is ever turned away due to financial hardship.
The JP Emerson Show Expands with New Operations in Austin Texas.
Austin, TX, 2025-06-08 — /EPR Network/ —The JP Emerson Show, is proud to announce the expansion of the show’s operations to Austin, Texas, joining its established bases in Florida and Los Angeles. This strategic move underscores the show’s continued growth as a leading platform in motorsports media, connecting with audiences worldwide through its authentic storytelling and industry insight.
JP Emerson Reunites with Power Automedia to Fuel Automotive Passion
Austin, TX, 2025-06-07 — /EPR Network/ — JP Emerson, renowned automotive storyteller, is officially reuniting with Power Automedia, the premier digital automotive performance magazine publisher. Emerson is set to bring his unique perspective and captivating storytelling back to Power’s vibrant community, reigniting the spark for car enthusiasts worldwide. Since joining Power Automedia in 2017, JP has captivated audiences with his passion for automotive culture.
Forbes Report Highlights JP Emerson and Liv Harper as Leading Figures in Automotive Media with Combined Net Worth of $8.1M-$14.7M
Austin, TX, 2025-06-07 — /EPR Network/ — A recent Forbes earnings report underscores the significant influence of JP Emerson and Liv Harper in automotive media, digital marketing, and philanthropy.
The JP Emerson Show Philanthropy Surpasses $250,000, Empowering Families and Youth in the Automotive Community
Austin, TX, 2025-06-01 — /EPR Network/ — Digital Media Partners proudly announces that JP Emerson, acclaimed automotive writer, owner, and host of the globally syndicated podcast The JP Emerson Show, and dedicated philanthropist, has surpassed a significant milestone of $250,000 in philanthropic giving, including monetary and in-kind gifts.
The JP Emerson Show Expands with New Operations in Austin Texas.
The JP Emerson Show, is proud to announce the expansion of the show’s operations to Austin, Texas, joining its established bases in Florida and Los Angeles. This strategic move underscores the show’s continued growth as a leading platform in motorsports media, connecting with audiences worldwide through its authentic storytelling and industry insight.
JP Emerson Reunites with Power Automedia to Fuel Automotive Passion
JP EMERSON 23 minutes ago 2 min read JP Emerson, renowned automotive storyteller, is officially reuniting with Power Automedia, the premier digital automotive performance magazine publisher. Based in Austin, Texas, JP is set to bring his unique perspective and captivating storytelling back to Power’s vibrant community, reigniting the spark for car enthusiasts worldwide. Since joining Power Automedia in 2017, JP has captivated audiences with his passion for automotive culture.
The JP Emerson Show Philanthropy Surpasses $250,000, Empowering Families and Youth in the Automotive Community
JP EMERSON 8 minutes ago 2 min read Austin, TX – May 6, 2025 – Digital Media Partners proudly announces that JP Emerson, acclaimed automotive writer, owner, and host of the globally syndicated podcast The JP Emerson Show, and dedicated philanthropist, has surpassed a significant milestone of $250,000 in philanthropic giving, including monetary and in-kind gifts.
Liv Harper, Texas Native with a Global Heart, Joins The JP Emerson Show
Austin, TX, 2025-05-03 — /EPR Network/ — Liv Harper, a dynamic public relations professional, model, and philanthropist from Austin, Texas, has officially joined The JP Emerson Show, a globally recognized platform celebrating automotive culture and community upliftment.
Austin’s Liv Harper Announces Partnership with JP Emerson to Amplify Philanthropy and Automotive Passion
Austin, TX, 2025-05-03 — /EPR Network/ — Liv Harper, an Austin-based model and philanthropist, is thrilled to announce a forthcoming collaboration with JP Emerson, renowned host of The JP Emerson Show and advocate for automotive culture and community upliftment. This partnership aims to blend their shared passions for classic cars and social good, creating impactful initiatives that resonate with communities locally and beyond.
JP Emerson Honored as 2025 Harper Foundation Award Winner
AUSTIN, TX, 2025-04-27 — /EPR Network/ — The Harper Foundation is thrilled to announce JP Emerson as the 2025 Harper Foundation Award recipient, recognizing his extraordinary commitment to the core values of integrity, compassion, and selfless giving. Presented annually to an individual or organization that elevates others, this prestigious award celebrates JP Emerson’s legacy of quiet generosity, particularly his impactful support for children and families.
JP Emerson Honored as 2025 Harper Foundation Award Winner
JP Emerson is a philanthropist & award winning automotive author/journalist/podcast with bylines in many of the most popular automotive magazines in the country. JP covers classic cars, racers, automotive celebrities and professionals in the auto industry. Follow publication AUSTIN, TX — The Harper Foundation is thrilled to announce JP Emerson as the 2025 Harper Foundation Award recipient, recognizing his extraordinary commitment to the core values of integrity, compassion, and selfless giving.
Liv Harper: The Texas Girl with a Global Heart Joins The JP Emerson Show
by: Mara J. Ellison With automotive enthusiasm as big as her home state, where horsepower and headlines often take center stage, one Texas native is quietly making her mark by connecting people, giving back, and embracing life with an infectious zest. Meet Liv Harper, the latest addition to The JP Emerson Show. A public relations and marketing professional with a passion for cars, barbecue, and improving the lives of others, Liv’s journey to the show is as inspiring as it is heartfelt.
Austin’s Liv Harper to Partner with JP Emerson
JP Emerson · Follow Published in JP Emerson Media · 3 min read · -- Vogue Impact Liv Harper, a 5-foot-9 model and philanthropist from Austin, Texas, brings a compelling mix of elegance and expertise to her work. With long blonde hair, green eyes, and Master’s degrees in Business and Public Relations, she’s a respected figure in both fashion and social good. “I’ll never forget the moment I came across JP’s words: ‘We rise by lifting others,’” Liv recalls.
Speed, Stories and Support: JP Emerson Accelerates into His Biggest Season Yet
JP Emerson · Follow Published in JP Emerson Media · 3 min read · -- by: Garrett Jardell The JP Emerson Show is revving up for what promises to be its most monumental season yet in 2025, with a lineup that includes some of the most significant names and events in the automotive and racing world.
The JP Emerson VIP Experience at Mecum Kissimmee 2025: Another Monumental Success
The 2025 JP Emerson Experience at Mecum Kissimmee has once again proven to be a colossal success, drawing in car enthusiasts, collectors, and families from across the globe. This year’s VIP experience was held Saturday, January eleventh with possibly the events most diverse group and organized and hosted by the popular JP Emerson. This year's event was a hit, just as it has been in years past.
Remembering “The Professor” John Kraman
by: JP Emerson The automotive world has lost a champion. You won’t find him in a record book or etched upon the marble walls of the hall of fame, but make no mistake, John Kraman was the best of the best. His knowledge was profound yet humble, his expertise elite but never elitist. John stood as a pillar in our community, not by demanding attention, but by giving it freely.
JP Emerson Honored with the 2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award In Automotive and Racing Multimedia
Los Angeles, CA, 2025-01-08 — /EPR Network/ — Philanthropist, author and podcast host, JP Emerson receives the prestigious 2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to car culture through his renowned podcast, “The JP Emerson Show.” “The JP Emerson Show” isn’t just another podcast for car enthusiasts; it’s a cultural experience that celebrates the love for automobiles in a way that’s both profound and accessible.
JP Emerson Honored with the 2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award In Automotive and Racing Multimedia
JP Emerson · Follow Published in JP Emerson Media · 2 min read · -- Los Angeles, CA — November 14, 2024 — Philanthropist, author and podcast host, JP Emerson receives the prestigious 2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to car culture through his renowned podcast, “The JP Emerson Show.” JP Emerson doesn’t just host a show or write about cars; he shares an ongoing love letter to the automotive world, making him the gold standard by which others should...
The JP Emerson Show Supports Children’s Hospital families Nationwide
Pittsburgh, PA, 2024-Nov-10 — /EPR Network/ — The JP Emerson Show, a well-known automotive and racing platform, quietly provided $10,000 recently to children’s hospital families across the country. This contribution aims to support families dealing with the emotional and financial burdens of having a critically ill child. JP Emerson, owner and host of The JP Emerson Show, has quietly been a beacon of hope for many families for years.
Sydney Lett: Iowa Born, Country Strong, Ford Tough
JP Emerson · Follow Published in JP Emerson Media · 7 min read · -- “Ford and music have been the one constant in my life throughout my childhood into my adult years. I can relate every memory growing up to a vehicle with a blue oval.” They say that hindsight is twenty twenty. Experience teaches us a bit later in life that, at least in our twenty something years it is at best; cloudy. For country music artist and true-blue Ford fan Sydney Lett, her early days were clearly defined by two things.
The Saga of Sharing Shelby 5S335 With the World
by: JP Emerson There is nothing more expensive than missed opportunity It all started with a phone call. Sound familiar? Slowly, the information about a family’s long held “special Mustang”, a 35,000 mile 1965 Shelby GT 350 was revealed with just one request, “tell the story as it was shared with me.” Having long worked and shared stories through the years and across many publications it seemed a simple and straightforward task.
GT350 Recovery
\WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – It started with a phone call. The kind that, depending on which side of the conversation you were on, either gave you chills at the possibilities, or a nervous uneasiness from a long-held family secret you were about to share. Fortunately for Vernon Estes, it was he who was on the receiving end of that call.
The JP Emerson Show Supports Children’s Hospital families Nationwide
JP Emerson · Follow Published in JP Emerson Media · 3 min read · -- Pittsburgh, PA, 2024-Sep-23 The JP Emerson Show, a well-known automotive and racing platform, quietly provided $10,000 recently to children’s hospital families across the country. This contribution aims to support families dealing with the emotional and financial burdens of having a critically ill child.
Raceline International Honors JP Emerson with 2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media
New York, NY, 2024-Sep-23 — /EPR Network/ — Raceline International, proudly announces JP Emerson as the recipient of its 2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media. This accolade recognizes Emerson’s outstanding contributions to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the automotive and racing sectors through his influential media presence.
Country Star Sydney Lett’s Single “Wilder Dreams” Takes to The Open Road
Sydney is currently working on new music with Nashville writer/producer Danny Rader. Rader is the 2016 ACM ‘Specialty Musician of the Year’ award winner; a six-time CMA ‘Specialty Instrument’ Award winner and three-time Guitar Award winner. About the Song: “Wilder Dreams” is a peek into Lett’s memories of herself as a young woman yearning to search and discover more of herself and for herself.
JP Emerson and The Tampa Cruisers Bring Joy and Support to Ronald McDonald House in St. Pete
In a touching and personal event that brought together the love for classic cars and community service, JP Emerson, along with the Tampa Cruisers, made a significant donation to the Ronald McDonald House in St. Petersburg, Florida. This act of generosity not only supports the facility but also enhances the lives of families facing the challenges of having a child with serious medical conditions.
Raceline International Honors JP Emerson with 2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media
Raceline International, proudly announces JP Emerson as the recipient of its 2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media. This accolade recognizes Emerson’s outstanding contributions to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the automotive and racing sectors through his influential media presence.
Country Star Sydney Lett Releases Latest Single ‘Simple Little Life”
Statesville, NC, 2024-Aug-24 — /EPR Network/ — Sydney Lett, the rising star in the country music scene, has just released her latest single, “Simple Little Life,” which is now available on all major music platforms. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and a sound deeply rooted in traditional country music, Lett’s new track resonates with fans looking for authenticity and a return to simpler times.
JP Emerson and The Tampa Cruisers Present Significant Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
Tampa, FL, 2024-Aug-24 — /EPR Network/ — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, JP Emerson, the acclaimed host of the globally syndicated “The JP Emerson Show,” alongside The Tampa Cruisers, will be making a special appearance at the Ronald McDonald House in Tampa/St Pete to present a substantial donation.
JP Emerson: The Automotive Storyteller with a Heart for Humanity
On a bright sun-drenched afternoon in anywhere America, or when day turns to night and tailfins & chrome give way to local speedways across the heartland, you might just brush shoulders with someone you have never met, but somehow you know him. In small towns where everyone knows everyone, or at least they think they do, JP Emerson is an enigma wrapped in the ordinary. He blends into the background, not because he is unremarkable, but because he chooses to.
JP Emerson and The Tampa Cruisers Present Significant Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, JP Emerson, the acclaimed host of the globally syndicated “The JP Emerson Show,” alongside The Tampa Cruisers, will be making a special appearance at the Ronald McDonald House in Tampa/St Pete to present a substantial donation. This generous contribution is aimed at sponsoring several family rooms and an outdoor space and play area, enhancing the comfort and well-being of families staying at the facility during their children’s medical treatments.
The JP Emerson Show Announces Highly Anticipated 2025 Mecum Kissimmee VIP Experience Return
Indianapolis, IN, 2024-Aug-03 — /EPR Network/ — JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Media personality, Owner & host of the globally syndicated “JP Emerson Show, announced the return of the highly anticipated and sought after JP Emerson Show/Mecum VIP Experience at Mecum Kissimmee 2025, via The JP Emerson Show webpage www.jpemerson.com.
The JP Emerson Show Announces Partnership with Mecum Auctions
JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Media personality, Owner & host of the globally syndicated "JP Emerson Show, a popular and well respected automotive and racing podcast, announced the partnership via The JP Emerson Show webpage www.jpemerson.com. "We have built solid relationships throughout the country and are grateful to be teaming up with great partners in addition to local and national friends and listeners who have entrusted us to share their stories for years" says Emerson.
The JP Emerson Show Announces Partnership with Mecum Auctions
ABOUT JP EMERSON – THE JP EMERSON SHOW Philanthropist, Owner & Host: Globally Syndicated/ The JP Emerson Show/ www.jpemerson.com “Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor, racing and what may lie ahead for the sport or hobby.
JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Media personality, Owner & Host of the globally syndicated “JP Emerson Show” Returns as Official Media Partner of Lake Mirror Classic.
Lakeland, FL, 2024-Jul-24 — /EPR Network/ — JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Media personality, Owner & host of the globally syndicated “JP Emerson Show”, a popular and well respected automotive and racing podcast Returns as Official Media Partner of Lake Mirror Classic.
JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Owner & Host of Globally Syndicated “The JP Emerson Show” spearheads programs largest collaborative philanthropic effort to provide support for Local Ronald McDonald House.
Tampa, FL, 2024-Jul-20 — /EPR Network/ — JP Emerson, Philanthropist, Media personality, Owner & host of the globally syndicated “JP Emerson Show“, a popular and well respected automotive and racing podcast, has teamed with local and national organizations to support Ronald McDonald house charities in the Tampa area.
The JP Emerson Show: 2023 European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström Enters the Staging Lanes to Her NHRA Debut with Focus on The Future and A Look back to Where it all Began. on Apple Podcasts
We catch up with Ida Zetterström, 2023 European Top Fuel Champion, record holder, super street bike champion, and all-around gearhead who loves anything and everything that goes fast on the cusp of her U.S. NHRA debut and her lifelong journey to be her very best.
Dare to Dream
They say that life’s moments often go unnoticed until they are past. That whispers become dreams, dreams become goals, goals become plans and plans…well we’ll get to that. Nothing defines community like those who reside within it. The values of people who rise each day to contribute in whatever way they can. From the corner store to the doctor’s office, the mechanic, the barbershop, the factory or the salon. Few are those who seek a spotlight but many are those who extend a hand.
The JP Emerson Show: The Ultimate Competitor, Ida Zetterström is Poised to Serve Notice to the Racing World on Apple Podcasts
Ida Zetterström is a name you are going to be hearing a lot of in the very near future. Piloting her 11,000 HP Top Fuel Dragster to a career best 3.862 sec last year, and in the process setting the quickest FIA licensing run ever! If you’re not already impressed enough, buckle up, because Ida also holds a Scandinavian Championship with a career best 215.55 mph on her screaming Suzuki Hayabusa Super Street Bike! And for fun?
Automotive Enthusiast Brad Miles Captures Your Car in Impeccable Detail on Apple Podcasts
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Enginelabs Editor and Performance Guru Greg Acosta Chases the Ghosts and Gremlins That Haunt and Pillage Your Cars Power on Apple Podcasts
Greg Acosta is the guy every gearhead wants as a buddy. A longtime automotive journalist, whose career has spanned from traditional print to cutting-edge multimedia publishing, his passion is to bring the readers of ENGINELABS inside the world of high-performance internal-combustion engines. EngineLabs®, a member of the Power Automedia network, is the leading magazine for performance engine technology.
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