The Legendary Lives of “AV Boys” Tony & Tess! Word on the Streets #2

For our second episode of Word on the Streets, we have a conversation with our friends Tony Palitano (AV Boys) & Tess Wood (Miss Midnight Maverick), about their legendary lives that they have lived. Born and raised in California, Tony is the one of the most popular street racers from Cali, famous for dominating in his stick shift Mustang known as the Grey Mare. Tess Wood is famous for driving her Pro charged Ford Maverick and has recently started a KZbin channel, vlogging her and Tony's racing lives. These two have a very special and competitive dynamic that everyone around them will soak up, and everyone has something to learn from these two. We hope you enjoy!

[@MissMidnightMaverick]

Who let me sit in front of a mic at 5am after too many drinks? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kevtom1686]

Same person who told you to wheel a 5 second street car. We all enjoy it any way you dish it out.

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

You don't look drunk and you didn't slurr. I normally look like Leonardo DiCaprio in wolf of wall street when he's trying to get in his Lambo, when I drink too much

[@dewaynelong7198]

Alright sounds like it's gonna be good.!

[@Entertainment_Enterprise]

😂😂😂😂

[@jaydiddy1648]

Hellllo 🙃😉

[@LucoreAuto]

Digging this new idea and channel gives you all a great opportunity to give some true "lives behind the scene" kind of thing which honestly a ton of people are interested in. You guys being shy and awkward just FYI is actually part of what's endearing about you all. You aren't super well polished and "pretend" you're just normal folks enjoying what you do and sharing it on the internet.

[@kylewatson6739]

Couldn't have been said any damn better!!!! You nailed it!!!! I love this entire family

[@jonathanhanners6057]

Very well said

[@quickdeuce]

Agree 100%. Also, listening to Tony and Tess talk about their 'how I got started' and 'why we do what we do' was lot of fun too. Like some of you until we were introduced to Tony and Tess when they bought the white Mustang, to subscribing to their KZbin channels and watch what they do has been so much fun to get to know more and more about them. The Hoskinson family IS America and we thoroughly enjoy their videos.

[@GregK1247]

Very cool podcast. Tony and Tess compliment each other perfectly to the point they can finish each others sentences 10 times out of 10. Good job Tommy Billy and Allison

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

Billy, you talked about Tony grabbing 2nd with the front wheels in the air. I remember you hitting hi gear during a 300 foot wheelie. You are just as ballsy as Tony.

[@Rick-or2yl]

Agreed

[@67stangracer]

im diggin this type of content , i work nights 5pm to 5 am and shit like this that i can put on in the backround just makes the time past better!keep at it

[@paulm627]

Great show guys! So Tommy and the Falcon has done something that the Mare hasn't done... Beat Chuck from street outlaws. 🤣

[@garry3013]

I could watch and listen to you 4 all day long. And Tony is LEGENDARY TO KZbin. I grew up watching Arlen Vanke, he was my grandparents next door neighbor and Bill otie Smith and the legendary Art Arfons. Those 3 are the men who brought big time drag racing to the east coast. We had Summit Racing Midwest Auto parts and jegs a lil south. Had Lou' performance, otie's speedshop and canton automotive machine all in my area. Within 30mins away. Norwalk and 42 and Quaker City. I was like 10 sneaking out with my siblings in the 70s on a Saturday night to watch them drG race on Arlington. (My mom worked late nights) And riding in Arlens S/S BO29 Barracuda for my first experience with a full blown drag car. But still built and worked on in a lil garage with no lift. The neighborhood helped keep the car racing. Then the 90s myself in Massillon racing up and down Lincolnwood on a Saturday night. Cruising up and down the rd. Then pulling in the Kmart parking lot to set up the race. And we went on the traffic lights changing to green. Fridays were football and Saturdays were racing. Even the cop had a bad ass El Camino that would drag your ass up and down Lincolnway. The was never any problems from the 70s to the 90s except the 80s. Things kinda slowed down then. But that's what I miss. You knew everybody. Today people don't even kno their neighbors. Or are too afraid to meet new people. Like it's a bad thing. Then that's were SRC came along. Took me back to my youth. And your dad and my philosophy of life are identical except I was always a Ford guy. Now I'm leaning to the Mopars. And since I can't afford full size cars I like my 5th scale rc builds and many Revo 3.3s. And I race motorcycles. My 1st Gen Full power VMAX 1992 and my 152ci S/S pro street chopper. I've got of 11000 in my engine and don't even have 10 miles on it in 2yrs. Cuz with more power more things brake. On a bike you can't break a swing arm at 125mph or your done, done. Thanks Guys for helping us all get our asses of the couch and go out and do something. To be something. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And GODBLESS ALL.

[@71Malibu400]

Miss midnight maverick, Gen 2 garage, street racing channel, old man's garage and word on the streets make up the top YT channels and not in that particular order without a single doubt!

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

I absolutely LOVE your pod cast series, and thoroughly enjoyed both of you episodes! I would love to see you do an episode with the "Old Man" and Miss Vicki. I truly love all of the channels and the content created by all of you. Merry Christmas to the entire family.🙏💜

[@deerdust3040]

Love the new channel. It give everyone a chance to learn more about who we love to see racing. Tony is a stand up guy living his passion and helping who he can along the way. The dream life! And then there's Tess😜,,,, Holy Smokes, she is a beast😲 behind the wheel, and absolutely Gorgeous all the time! And hands on when it comes to working on the cars makes her even more special. I started street racing when I was 15yr old, 1974. My buddy had a '67 Mustang 289 and slightly built when he bought it. His brother had a '70 Road Runner. Their cousin had a '71 Duster and a '69 Chevelle. We just raced anywhere back then, even light to light..lol I did a lot of the wrenching for them. My car was a '67 Corronet. Then life got in the way of racing and I never got back to it. But I still love it and watch every chance I get to see you guys race. It makes me feel like I'm there in the drivers seat again. But the cars/trucks are waaaaay better and faster than they were then. Keep it up Tommy and Billy, Tony and Tess. Grrreat job! Happy Holidays to you all! ~~Dave

[@quickdeuce]

I liked your post Dave. I'm an old dude (75) but my time street racing was on the streets of Portland, Ore back in the mid 1960's. My car wasn't fast BUT I had a couple buddys who did have fast cars. One had a 1964 Olds 442 (the first year for the 442), it had a small block 330ci/4speed and it was very quick light to light. Another friend had a '67 Coronet 440ci/4speed with 456 gears that was awesome on street slicks for the light to light racing. Another buddy had a '57 Ford with a 406ci/top loader 4 speed, 4:11 gears on street slicks that won a ton off street races. I was married with our first (of 5) children so my having the money and time to join in just wasn't there. I finally did get a pretty quick car when I bought a brand new '70 340/torqueflight Dart. It was pretty quick for the day. Life made me stay away from racing but my love for the sport of drag racing never left me. Finally after all the kids were raised and our construction business allowed me to have a car of my dreams I got into racing NHRA SuperGas, AHRA/IHRA ProGas in a 1963 Chevy II Nova in the mid 1980's. We raced pretty successfully until the late 1980's when all the electronics came to be nd I stepped away,, all that electronic stuff intimidated me so it wasn't fun. We took the car off the track, did a ton of work and spent too much to make it a show car (won some shows too) and did that until the early 2000's. Now I watch street racing on KZbin and enjoy living life vicariously through a bunch of these kids like the Hoskinson family, Tony and Tess, 187 Customs, Jackie and Chief and a few others. GOD Bless KZbin for giving us these opportunities to watch others enjoying the fun we used to have.

[@deerdust3040]

@@quickdeuce Kudos to you my friend. You've got about 12 years on me. I too spent a life of construction/carpentry building some fine homes until my back gave out a few years ago. Now 8m retired and taking care of mom(85), and watching youtube. Just living the country life! Oddly enough, I too had a Dart I purchased at a police auction in Riverside Ca in '87 for $250. Mine was a bit older and not race fast, but it was surely a classic and fun to drive. It was a '63 w/225 slant six, automatic pushbutton shift on the dash. How I regret not fixing it when the bands started slipping. But I was in the process of a divorce, a move across the country with just me to take care of my then young daughter and son. So I let a salvage yard come get it for $50. Oh well. I still do all my own vehicle work, but hate the electronics. Life was so much easier without it..haha Happy Holidays to you and your family! God bless and stay safe!

[@robertjohnson4784]

Hey guys absolutely love the Podcast you couldn't have picked 2 better guests than Tony and Tess true legends of street racing I love how upfront and real they are you guys did a great job. Billy and Tommy I absolutely love the new ideas and I hope it catches fire I definitely will spread the word

[@danielcrmstr1148]

The genuousness of seasoned professionals and good friends is what really made this podcast shine. I look forward to more. Bravo!

[@BudgetBallinGarage]

I had seen Tony's car but didn't know it was him who owned and drove it. Thnx to SRC and y'alls new channel we get to see the history he made! Good to see this and all the information y'all put out ! 💯

[@HustlinHorsepower]

Nice work guys this is gonna be big!

[@jeffmiller2158]

Tony and Tess are a great interview. Really awesome to hear their stories.

[@ericszatkowski6001]

Tony it is just like when you stepped in and helped CJ that night at Bill’s house. Help and give advice where and when you can to help someone else do better! I love that attitude!

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

When we build or buy a race car we all think the greatest memories and goals are at the track laying down the fastest time possible. But when you're sitting around reminiscing and talking with friends, family and even strangers about your race car you soon realize the best and the memories you're most fond of were made before you get to the track and after you leave the track. The gathering of friends, family, and even rivals at the garages and shops across the world are where the majority of your greatest, and most fond memories are made. Hot Rods were social media long before there ever was social media. Hot Rods bring family, friends, rivals and even complete strangers together for a common bond, and passion that runs deep in your soul. I really enjoy the Podcast, I'm not a big Podcast type of guy but so far the History and stories of Hot Rodders have me hooked. Take care, be safe, and have fun regardless.

[@ronrhoads4167]

This was a great episode.Tony and Tess are 2 people that seem like they enjoy working with others and helping.Keep up the great work

[@sethster70]

Your comment about Tony really is true, nobody knows him from street outlaws. Until this video I never knew he was on street outlaws.

[@sethster70]

Where I know av boys is from KZbin and Facebook.

[@brandonherring2969]

It was awesome. Fast and furious in the theater was awesome. Every scene gets respect. I love it all. 🤟🏻👍🏻

[@alm373]

Great job real life just like always!!! Just missing the Old Man Love from Nova Scotia

[@adamrussell3260]

That man right there is American History!!!!he is a legend!!! Hope to meet him 1 day and see the Mare in person!!!!

[@josephbeebe6873]

You guys all are truly amazing and inspiring.

[@jerryhinkley2451]

Loved the podcast it was like sitting around listening to friends talk .it was not boring at all really enjoyed it.

[@stevepartridge75]

Word on the streets is your kiillin it! Can't wait to see where this goes! #SRC

[@thomasward4505]

I lived in California for over 20 years and moved to North Carolina the weather is the only thing I miss and some of my friends

[@ericfryer2160]

Wow, I never would've guessed that I was older than Grandpa Hollywood. I figured he had me beat by 4-5 years. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@al9030]

I live in LA seen AV Boys race alot never actually met Tony and Tess but Damnnn I gotta whole new Respect for you guys so humble cool and knowledgeable + a stick shift driver..Great Podcast!!

[@al9030]

Awesome..Keeping it real no fancy studio..just real fun.talk..Tony Bad A$$ Driver..AV Boys Real Street Racers..Much Props!!

[@jamesthetford2516]

Tommy Billy keep them coming they're awesome

[@ericszatkowski6001]

I’m glad that I finally found the time to sit and watch your new channel! I subscribed the day you announced it but have been too busy to attend it. Not anymore!!! This shit is priceless and extremely interesting and educational!! I love it!! All four of y’all mesh so well!! Keep it up guys!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@haydenroyer]

I love when Billy asks Tony a question and the next sound we here is Tessa's voice & not Tony's own not influenced by her responses & purely his thought

[@coalstang]

awesome podcast! keep it up. love from Alberta Canada.

[@Godsy_Garage]

Tony And Tess seem like a good ole time! 😂 this channel will blow up just like the others because y’all keep it REAL!! I can’t wait to get my nova finished and out there!

[@Huntrace87]

Been anxiously waiting for this since the great interview with beaterbomb. Get em boys!

[@BilletGarage]

I was born and raised in SoCal and grew up 6 miles from Pomona. I street raced my 1989 Chevy shortbed a few times in the Antelope Valley in the late 90's. Crazy to think I may have crossed paths with Tony and never knew. Those were good times. Gale Ave in Industry, Mission Blvd in Ontario, Arrow Hwy in Pomona, even Terminal Island in Long Beach and the Compton get downs. Memories. Great first podcast! Real talk.

[@adammorse6054]

Absolutely love this .. Tony Tess Billy Tommy you guys knocked this out the park .

[@fwhiteification]

cool to see where they come from and lots of cool discussions...good people all around

[@brianroness103]

I really like hearing the different backgrounds of the racers.... maybe I missed it but I want to know what they have done and do to afford the racing lifestyle. Many if not most make a living in something outside of racing and no one hears that story. Great job and keep pushing.... Cheers from Montana!!

[@justinbatchelor2418]

Same here. I like knowing there background and how they fund there racing.

[@BennyAndTheJets86]

You guys should definitely keep this podcast going. This is good stuff!

[@BrentAllen99]

These are great I'm so happy you guys are doing these style of videos, watching these people race is one thing but a one on one type of interview like this is awesome....keep up the great work!! Can't wait for the next one!! Every Tuesday ??? Lol

[@dondotterer24]

You are all good. Thanks. It was great.

[@johnmilner5485]

I've lost a few for sure. Good stuff fella's , good stuff !

[@williamcole464]

My first Word on the Street, but not my last. Very entertaining, and informative.

[@clint.garage.6092]

What a gift from God tho having a brother close in age to race and work on race cars with.

[@HurleyLawn94]

Enjoy the podcast , both interviews was awesome. Glad to see you starting this up. Thanks

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

I'm a late bloomer for the pod cast. But let me tell ya it's a great show!! Great job Tommy and family!!

[@MrWill73]

Hey guys, just subbed to your new channel. Don’t worry about feeling awkward. The more you do them, the more comfortable you will be. I was the same way and now people compliment my friend Nolan from Wildrose Garage and me for how entertaining our lives are and tell us to do them more often. Best of luck with the new channel.👍👍

[@mikea1048]

Love the video came out great thank you keep on coming with vids

[@waltermcmahan5096]

Its great to get to know the people that we get to watch on src .

[@damhall9300]

Honesty is always the best policy ) Looking forward to more content .Slowing down .or giving up .is not an option )

[@stevenlaxton3618]

How long before "the driver of the grey mare" becomes becomes "the grey driver of the mare" 😄 🤣 😂

[@jamesd3650]

Tommy is the spit !!!I love you guys ! Love the story’s

[@carsnstuff1929]

Never was a podcast person but I can sit right here and jus listen to y’all talk about whatever. Great work, and we sure enjoy it.

[@tsdelosa]

Please bring Word on the streets to apple podcasts so I can listen while driving!

[@rickcouches1022]

Yes

[@marcuskaiser1730]

Awesome podcast looking fwd to many more

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Audio needs boosted up to be like 30% louder for the whole vid....otherwise I'm loving these

[@keatonrink8446]

You know, the older i get the more i enjoy watching videos like this, just down right 100% people being themselves with nothing to prove and being humble, i dig it! makes you feel like you are sitting there right front and center of the conversations🤘

[@johnperun232]

Thanks for the content Great to see your new podcast actually 2nd Appreciate your time and Videos Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@ziptieracer]

Loving these podcasts. I remember watching that video back in the day. Grabbing 2nd wheels up while passing the Porsche that got spaced out. I must have watched that shit like 20 time in slo mo. 😂

[@srt-4-thompson]

This is the best thing for the off season.. keep em coming! Good job Tony and tess🥰

[@David-uu1oj]

There are so many racers, promoters, track owners, and mechanics that you can interview at different venues........how can it not be interesting👍🏆 hance

[@LoneWrencher]

Tony IS the stick shift king.i would like to let him drive my 4 speed bb comet just to watch him.

[@blgish4458]

Great show. Looking forward to watch you again.

[@dloneyv8]

“It’s not a facade…it’s real.” Well said!

[@gogetem188]

love ya podcast your so right race to YOUR OWN BUDGET wise words billy thx

[@johngoodman7160]

Great 👍 and awesome timing for Tony and tes

[@quentinrunyon3461]

Rocking this through my head phones at work! Love this channel already!

[@thebadassbuickfromcamrose8541]

Been loving the podcast....

[@PaulRhodes420]

Some of your questions got me going down memory lane! I was an early 80's racing my 71 Chevelle SS. All engine, headers, Holley 4bbl 750 dbl pumper & a stage 2 Comp Cam. 10:1 compression. When it was time to race, a lot of guys thought the way to launch was to burn as much rubber as possible. That's when I'd walk off a leave em sitting there burning their tires off!! I'd hit 2nd gear "chirp" and they're looking at my tail lights! What lead me to SRC Channel was the "Shiners", which lead to DNR...and it's been an adventure since!!! I've grown attached to y'all! Pretty cool kids man!!! Thanks for your hard work to put quality videos out there!! I'm a fan 4/ever! Tommy does awesome editing on these videos!!! Everyone puts in 110%! Merry Christmas to everyone!! Always looking forward to more videos!! 🚗✨✨✨✨✨💨 ✌😎🇺🇸✨

[@Clutch_Kick187]

LOL.. The good ol days.. I was doin it in the early 90's.. Its funny how we all thought we were fast AF.. Well a fast street car then, was not even topping 400whp.. Most guys with Big blocks were in the bottom 300hp range if that.. I crashed my 70 Nova, got a 89 fox notch, 4.30gears, B-303cam, trick flow heads, and a 150shot of NX when I needed some juice.. I was running bottom 10's stick shift on a bias ply.. It was the fastest car in town for a few yrs..

[@djk91lx28]

Kelly is a great driver. Good ole Night Train 💪🏼💪🏼

[@irlight8147]

Roadkill wrong is wright! Not perfect is art! Honesty truth. V cool! Cheers I.R

[@3rdgenjunkies57]

Sam Walsh doing the worm across the floor was AWESOME!!

[@Ab.thebarber]

I aint gonna lie. I went to the fast and the furious opening night at the theater. It was like a carshow before the movie then after everyone was out raising he'll....It was a fun night!

[@kathyhoskinson3647]

Loved it.

[@jimpin6655]

Keep on Keeping on Boys,maybe get Limpy as a guest.😎💪😎

[@billwestphal1421]

You will get the hang of this format and will be a pro in no time.

[@justinbarnes2606]

Love the podcasts keep them up

[@bradchandler6967]

Hey you guys, old N.H. guy here again. My honest opinion on this episode----PERFECT !! Tommy was all worried about not being professional, but that to me made it great. It felt kinda like a few people sitting around a campfire, having some adult beverages, sharing stories and just being natural. I've watched the 2nd one too, with Beater Bomb, and not taking anything away from his accomplishments, but I was more impressed by Tony and Tess' honesty and humbleness while sharing their histories. So I'm hoping you guys continue along the same theme in future episodes. I cant wait to see who's next !! Merry Christmas everyone !!

[@mattangerman8810]

We need to see SRC in Cali now !!

[@craigbush189]

Awsome looking forward to the video

[@tommycook9620]

Wow been some Great Content love it Guys

[@Pisspotracing808]

11:27 the car was called the mighty 93. It was an s trimmed, xcam , dart heads Gt-40 intake , 3:73 gears running 11:30s . The wreck was from him falling asleep behind the wheel, on the 14 freeway, flipping the car because of the race suspension and over correcting and bounced his head off the fucking roll bar because he didn’t use seat belts in those days . I remember that it was one of the cleanest foxes I had ever seen. It was crazy seeing all burned out at the hardwood house because it had also caught fire and burned the whole car down .

[@jamiestevenson6119]

Awesome video! Longtime fan of Tony and Tess...

[@MrWill73]

Tony and Tess are a great interview. Super chill and very nice people.

[@daboenterprize8265]

Really liking this 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@shaunroberts9361]

Another set of eyes is all ways nice. Good podcast everybody.

[@Walkyoassdown]

This is going to be Big historic!!!

[@terrymillican5671]

In 1972 I had an El Camino with a 396 in it to speed pack that and she would roll❤

[@Greengrassgrows420]

Hmmmmmm billy said it the best!!! It's Real!!! Sounds vaguely familiar 😋 awesome job everyone!!!

[@vida22aj]

Love all the info, So much to learn, and so much fun!!!

[@bentonedwards8689]

Oh hell now another src family function to get hooked on lol. Fantastic job you guys

[@my357mags]

Great 2nd 1st pod cast guys! Love Tess & Tony. Been subscribed to Tess's channel for a long time. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@alraybaca6235]

Awesome 👌 👏

[@canusakommando9692]

Boys another great one. Tony is the shit! Tess is awesome and very down to earth. Home run boys.

[@Amxracer]

Cool 😎 ! Fun channel, keep it up !

[@andrewlawson_]

T2G does a great job with questions. Good job man.

[@juddmuterspaw4081]

Was waiting for this one!

[@balloonknot3028]

Awesome interview 👍

[@francisleconte8826]

Keep going guys , this well fly