The Creative Drive

Auto shows are evolving — and the LA Auto Show might be leading the charge. In this episode, we sit down with David Fortin, VP of Marketing for the LA Auto Show and Automobility LA, to talk about why the RACER Creator Awards is a perfect fit for the LA...

Rock crawling champion, Monster Jam driver and YouTube host Nicole Johnson has done it all – literally.

Dustin Williams is one of the most recognized creators in the JDM and automotive scene, but his story starts far from Tokyo’s mountains and Fuji Speedway. From growing up in Mississippi and considering a career in law enforcement, to taking the leap into content creation and eventually building his dream...

From the underground streets of SoCal to the global stage, RJ de Vera has been at the heart of tuner culture’s biggest moments. In this episode of The Creative Drive, we dive into his journey from shaping Super Street magazine, to consulting on the original Fast & Furious, to influencing...

Le Mans class winner and TV host Justin Bell joins Creative Drive to share stories from racing at a high level and making the transition to media. From winning on the track to co-hosting with Tommy Kendall, Justin reveals what it takes to bring personality, humor, and insider knowledge to...

In this episode of The Creative Drive with Taro Koki, renowned helmet designer Brett King from Brett King Design reveals the inspiration, process, and philosophy behind the Canvas Project – a groundbreaking approach to helmet art.

Amber Bernstein aka Kill.Bambi: The Car Girl DJ Taking Over Twitch & the Streets On this episode of Creative Drive, we sit down with the multi-talented Amber Bernstein, better known as Kill.Bambi—a true force in the worlds of car culture, music, and gaming. From her modified Audi R8 to streaming...

In this episode, The Creative Drive dives into the world of Christopher Bowes, the visionary behind Subaru's Launch Control, the long-lasting YouTube series that reshaped how fans experience factory-backed motorsports.From his early inspiration to founding Bowes Media Inc., Chris shares how he blends storytelling craft with emotional authenticity — creating...

Host Taro Koki interviews one of the most fearless innovators in car culture: Bisi Ezerioha of Bisimoto Engineering. You might know him for his viral 1,000-horsepower minivan, electric Porsche 935 builds, or wild collaborations with brands like Hyundai, Honda, and Porsche — but there’s way more to his story.In this...

In this episode of The Creative Drive, host Taro Koki sits down with the one and only Larry Chen.Larry is one of the most iconic and influential automotive photographers and content creators in the world today. Known for his unmistakable style, relentless work ethic, and deep love for car culture,...