Faster With Newbern and Cotten — Season 2
Everyone wants their car to be better, faster, stronger, but can a difference be made on a budget in a few days? David Newbern and Mike Cotten may not have all the answers, but they're will to give it
About this season
Everyone wants their car to be better, faster, stronger, but can a difference be made on a budget in a few days? David Newbern and Mike Cotten may not have all the answers, but they're will to give it a run by mixing affordable upgrades with sweat equity.
Episodes (6)
1. '57 Chevy Two-Day Turnaround!
Aired 5 March 2024 • 44 min
The guys take Dave's blown, big-block '57 Bel Air to compete in the autocross at Cruisin' the Coast in Mississippi. With a complete overhaul of the suspension in the event's parking lot, the guys find out how much lap time they can shave in a weekend.
2. V-8 Baja Bug Suspension Overhaul!
Aired 12 March 2024 • 44 min
Off-road legend Cameron Steele warned the guys that a V-8 swap wouldn't cut as much time as a long-travel suspension could. Now Newbern and Cotten finally heed his advice, going all-out with major suspension upgrades to their Baja-inspired VW Beetle.
3. Drag Racing Model A!
Aired 19 March 2024
Can a stock Model A become a true hot rod and dragstrip contender? The guys take on top fuel's Clay Millican by transforming a Model A from the ground up. With a new chassis, suspension and fresh 400-hp 347ci V-8, this Ford improves in every way!
4. Turbocharged Eagle Rally Racer!
Aired 26 March 2024
ewbern and Cotten discover a gem that's not your typical American muscle with a turbocharged Eagle Talon. It looks like an import, but don't be fooled. This thing rips! Shea Seefeldt challenges the guys on a rally course with his LS-swapped Subaru.
5. Monte Carlo Surprise!
Aired 2 April 2024 • 42 min
There's nothing better than a friend surprising you with one of your favorite cars. Newbern surprises Cotten with a mint 1984 G-body and an '80s-style, stock-car-inspired build to take on an actual former cup car around the circle track.
6. Pro Street Mirada Makeover!
Aired 9 April 2024 • 44 min
It's a revival for Cotten's Pro Street big-block 1980 Dodge Mirada, whose engine died on Roadkill. However, things don't go as planned as the guys attempt to add a giant blower and bigger tires, and bring the car back to the 1990s-era glory it once had.