One of the most authentic YouTube channels dedicated to streetcar mods, Speed Academy hosts Dave Pratte and Peter Tarach bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to add true authenticity to the medium. Long-time writer and journalists in the automotive, and specifically sport compact / tuner world, the Canadian duo decided to start their own YouTube channel over a decade ago, and have never looked back. With their series focusing on an assortment of project cars and builds, their combination of expertise, humor, honesty, and willingness to make mistakes makes them one-of-a-kind.
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Kristen Lee is a lifelong car nerd who has been solely focused on car journalism ever since her Dad introducer her to model cars. A leader in the modern landscape of automotive writing, Kristen has worked for just about every major car publication out there, now working as both an on-camera host and the Senior Features Editor for MotorTrend. If that’s enough, check out the children’s book she wrote! The 50 States: Things That Go. It’s a one-of-a-kind look at the different forms of transportation that have innovated across the U.S.