Robert grew up in South Knoxville and Jefferson County, Tennessee. He moved to Oak Ridge in the 90s. Over the last 35 years, he’s had a love for cars, everything from JEEP trucks, late 6os muscle cars to exotics. Robert started this business in 2013 from a hobby and thoroughly enjoys restoring or building cars,…
Jack began his car journey with his best friend, Matt. Matt had set a World Record SS/AH. Jack and Matt were the crew at the ages of 16 for drag racing. Matt’s Dad owned an engine and machine shop. Jack also wood worked with his own Dad. Jack has always been using his hands and…
Mac’s Father was his inspiration. When Mac was 5 years old, his racecar career took off. His Father was part owner of a racecar and built its engine. “Dad threw me in the back seat, and off we went to the races.” After graduating high school, he worked at Automatic Transmission Exchange in Greensboro, N.C.…
Josh started working on car repair at the age of 8. His step Dad ran a car repair shop and Josh worked alongside him, gaining interest and enthusiasm. Josh graduated from Tennessee Technology Automotive Technical school in Livingston, Tennessee. While in Tech school, he worked at The Engine Company, a machine shop, rebuilding heads, and…
Mike’s first exposure to the classic car world was at the age of 15, purchasing his first car, a 1966 Chevy II. What started as a “get it running and try to paint it” opened the door to a 40 year love affair with old cars. Mike prefers cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s,…
Mike Garner comes to the Atomic Speed Shop from Kingston, Tennessee. When asked, “Why cars?”, he replied, “That’s a loaded question.” He expounded that his Daddy loved everything, cars, planes, and had a 70s bookcase collection full of Hot Rod magazines. Mike read these continually, instead of comic books. His Dad took him to many…
Tim, also known as the Chicken Hawk, has been an avid car enthusiast his entire life. Tim’s dad was a “hot rodder”, and Tim was born into the world of cars. He was brought home in a 1968 ’54 Mercury Monterey 390 24s with a four speed at birth. As soon as Tim was old…
Garrett grew up around dirt bikes and four wheelers, but at 16, changed his interest into cars and trucks. Garrett’s grandpaw and uncle were always doing car body work. They have been his greatest inspirations into pursuing the car world. His grandpaw’s ’67 cherry red firebird was the one car Garrett wasn’t allowed to drive. …
Matt’s interest and passion for classic cars started at an early age, helping his dad restore cars in the garage. The first car they restored together was a 1967 Chevelle SS. The father-son duo continues to restore a vehicle every winter. Matt and his oldest son have continued this father-son tradition. Matt’s son, Easton, is…
Favorite Song: “Long Haul” – Ian Munsick Favorite Movie: Open Range Favorite Car: 1952 International Custom Favorite Color: Black