John Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Performance
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John Hennessey is the founder & CEO of Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance, Tuner School, and Lonestar Motorsports Park. Born with a passion for speed and fast cars, John found early racing success behind the wheel of a modified Mitsubishi 3000GT at events such as the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and the Silver State Classic. Not to mention, Hennessey set a world speed record in his class at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Today, the Hennessey facilities in Texas include a large manufacturing plant and a dedicated test track – where vehicles may be tested at speeds of up to 150 mph. Overall, more than 12,000 specialty vehicles, including mid-engine supercars, six-wheeled supertrucks, and modern muscle cars have been enhanced by Hennessey’s performance modifications. Grab your racing helmets and buckle up folks, as Michael and John talk all things speed and performance! 
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