In today’s episode, we chat with Aaron Lopez, the skilled pilot behind the black stick shift Civic that took Discovery's Season 15 of 'Street Outlaws' by storm in early 2023, dominating the competition. With a persona best of seconds at 189 mph in the quarter-mile, Lopez has been a prominent figure in the scene since the early 2000s. We’ll take a deep dive into Aaron’s life — from his early days helping in an automotive shop at age 10, to his career as a firefighter, to his moments in the spotlight on national television! We hope you guys enjoy this one, let us know what you think of this episode in the comment section below! #thatracingchannel ------------------------------------------ Upcoming Events: TRC Night Meet - Sept. 28 , 2024 at Orlando Speed World TRC x OSW No Prep - Nov. 30, 2024 at Orlando Speed World TRC Merchandise: Instagram: Facebook: ------------------------------------------ Chapters: 00:00 Pre-Roll 00:32 Intro 01:00 Aaron's Upbringing & First Project Car 08:01 Building the Civic Hatch Racecar 13:55 Becoming a Firefighter 17:46 The Origins of 'The Few H22 Crew' 19:07 Converting the Civic to AWD 25:47 AWD Civic vs The World on Street Outlaws 35:11 Building the AWD Prelude 40:43 Closing Remarks
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