Project Vinny

Rob Freyvogel

is Vinny's current owner, driver and engineer. He has a passion for truly unique hot rods. Driving experience includes road racing, autocross, drag cars, sprint cars, RC cars and motocross. Rob is the president of Carbinite Metal Coatings and Carbinite Racing. Rob lives in Butler, PA with his wife and 4 children. Most importantly, Rob is a Christian and loves to share how you can obtain eternal life through Christ.

Tom Napierkowski (Turk, Thomas Neon)

is Vinny's original owner, dreamer and fabricator. Tom has been building hot rods for many years and has a passion to push the envelope on unparalleled hotrodding ideas. Tom has built a tubbed '38 Chevy truck, powered by a 5.9 Cummins with intercoolers under the hood and the radiator in the bed. 100 psi of instant boost! He's also built a show winning '61 Pontiac bubble-top Ventura , along with numerous other inventive projects. Tom owns a Neon Sign and Lighting company, along with a Media Blasting Service. He is a member of the "Hollywood Knights" in Pittsburgh and part owner of Altered Gas Productions. Tom lives near Mars, PA with his patient wife, and has 5 children. Tom is a Christian who would love to tell you how Jesus changed his life.