Full Throttle Fun with Friends in the New Original Series “Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew,” Streaming July 2 on the MotorTrend App

When the gearhead bug bites it doesn’t let go. After a grueling year-long comedy tour Kevin Hart surprised his crew, affectionately named The Plastic Cup Boyz, with classic cars for each one of them. As brand-new muscle car devotees, the guys have fallen deeply for classic car culture. In fact, they’re on a mission to launch their own automotive club. But as newbies, they face a huge challenge; a lack of experience and an understanding of what it really means to be a classic car owner.

In the all-new MotorTrend original series KEVIN HART’S MUSCLE CAR CREW, premiering Friday, July 2 only on the MotorTrend App, Kevin, John, Ron, Spank, Harry, and Joey seek answers to the questions around being a devoted automotive fan, learn to navigate the challenges of owning classic vehicles and make us laugh along the way. KEVIN HART’S MUSCLE CAR CREW, produced by HartBeat Productions and Big Breakfast, is a lighthearted, hilarious journey into the car collecting world. From finding a trusted, skilled mechanic in Lucky Costa from MotorTrend’s HOT ROD GARAGE to customizing, racing, and flipping cars at auctions, Kevin and his friends settle internal debates with the help of automotive experts while gaining hard-earned knowledge in fulfilling their newfound passion.

The season premiere of KEVIN HART’S MUSCLE CAR CREW, “Choose Your Builder, Wisely”, streaming Friday, July 2 on the MotorTrend App finds the guys wanting to make their passion for cars legit. After a dismal showing at a local car show, they search for an appropriate builder. Lucky Costa of MotorTrend’s HOT ROD GARAGE wins the job after they interview other mechanics in town, and the decision is made to spend $20,000 each on upgrading their vehicles. Whoever does the best work will get to be the club’s president.

Upcoming Episodes Streaming on the MotorTrend App:

“The Boyz Have a Need for Speed”

Friday, July 9

The Plastic Cup Boyz take their first educational field trip to the Irwindale Drag Strip where they learn about power and engine boost from some experienced locals. John and Spank each take a turn down the strip. Meanwhile, the new clubhouse location is revealed in the form of a cluttered shipping dock and jobs for the club are assigned. John and Spank ask Lucky for some power enhancements to their cars, and Harry gets his “mighty fine ’70 Chevelle” tuned by Tuner Tom, a world-class engine tuner in Los Angeles. Kevin’s “Hellraiser” Charger makes its first appearance.

“Harnessing Performance”

Friday, July 16

The Plastic Cup Boyz take a trip to Radford Racing school in Arizona where they learn the driving techniques necessary to handle speed and power. A little competition breaks out among the group to determine who has the best time and technique. Joey shares the new additions to the clubhouse décor plus viewers get some history on the origins of The Plastic Cup Boyz’s cars while work begins at Lucky’s shop.

“It’s All in the Details”

Friday, July 23

A spirited discussion about stance and paint leads The Plastic Cup Boyz to visit the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles to see the finest examples of color, chrome and other details. Spank falls in love with a Lilac paint job and wants it for his Chevelle. A trip to the iconic Mr. Cartoon’s Clubhouse gives the Boyz a lesson on what it means to have a genuinely respected car club and create a long-lasting and iconic brand in the car club community.

“Brakes and Suspension”

Friday, July 30

A visit to The Dockweiler VW Bug show gives Joey some ideas for his Bug resto/mod and Kevin another example of how a car club operates. Kevin arranges for the Boyz to visit the Irwindale Drift Track to learn the extreme use of brakes and suspension. Harry, John and Joey take a heart stopping trip around the track. Lucky and Joey visit Powerhaus VW to talk about the specific engine, brake, and suspension choices for his bug. After watching auction footage in the Clubhouse, the Boyz decide to take a trip to Arizona to attend the celebrated Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.

“Let’s Get in The Auction”

Friday, August 6

The Plastic Cup Boyz make their first trip to a live automotive auction at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale where they get a taste of high-end cars. They learn the different ways people enter the build aspect of the car resto/mod business and realize the money that is made – and lost – when they experience their first auction. Kevin brings home a dandy custom 1959 Corvette he names “Mint Condition”. After the auction The Plastic Cup Boyz walk away with an appreciation for the lack of diversity in the car world and how important their presence might be in welcoming others. Kevin shares a personal story about his origins and what it means to kick down the doors at Barrett-Jackson and make a statement.

“We’re Better Together”

Friday, August 13

Kevin is unhappy with the car club’s progress. Convening at the Clubhouse, the Boyz realize that they work better together and set off to achieve everything necessary for their official Car Club Launch. At Timeless Kustoms Kevin sees his resto/mods in various states of builds, and Harry and John get a taste of working at the highest resto/mod level. Kevin expresses his own desires for the Club to one day “own the process”, building at the same level but under their own shop and shingle of the Car Club.

“A Car Club is Born!”

Friday, August 20

With car upgrades finished, the guys arrive at Boss’s social media location for an iconic photoshoot that will help launch them into the car world. Wearing their new car club jackets, the debate starts as to who will be president. Kevin realizes that the best way for them to move forward is to continue to work together – they don’t need a president! At the clubhouse, the Boyz are warmly received by those who have influenced their journey to learn about cars and car culture. With their cars proudly placed on the grass for all to see, the guys share their knowledge and they impress. Kevin surprises everyone with a new goal for the club as he unveils a rusted-out Camaro and proposes they do a ground-up build together!

KEVIN HART’S MUSCLE CAR CREW, debuts Friday, July 2 on the MotorTrend App, the leading subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world. Members of Kevin Hart’s crew, The Plastic Cup Boyz, include John Clausell, Ron Everline, Spank Horton, Harry Ratchford and Joey Wells.

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KEVIN HART’S MUSCLE CAR CREW is produced for the MotorTrend App by HartBeat Productions and Propagate’s Big Breakfast. Luke Kelly-Clyne, Kevin Healey, and Rebecca Graham Forde are executive producers for Big Breakfast with Propagate’s Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens and Drew Buckley. For HartBeat Productions, Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells and Brendon Carter are executive producers and Tiffany Brown is co-producer. Hart is repped by 3 Arts, UTA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. For the MotorTrend App, David Lee and Gabriel VanHuss are executive producers. For MotorTrend Group, Mike Suggett is head of programming and development and Alex Wellen is global president and general manager.