Mike Caudill on WLUK FOX 11: Big Boats and Big Business at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Marine and transportation expert Mike Caudill of Chasing Horsepower joined WLUK live from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, running through Sunday. Mike talks about the huge economic impact the show has on South Florida. The marine industry generates $1.8 billion in Broward County, and more than $800 million is expected to be spent on boats over the five days as 100,000 people come through the gates. Mike also walks through some of the most talked-about boats at the show. The Hinckley Picnic blends a retro look with modern jet drive technology for about $2.2 million. The 65-foot Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht comes with four staterooms and a galley for around $4 million. The Sunreef and Brabus collaboration is a catamaran-style performance boat packing 1,450 horsepower and hitting 51 mph for $4 million. The Valhalla by Viking took Best in Show for boats under 60 feet, a luxury fishing boat with big outboards that can reach 67 mph at $2.3 million. And the Fleming 60 earned Best in Show for boats over 60 feet thanks to its retro styling and technology that lets a single captain run it without a crew, priced at $4.4 million. Mike also shows off Aquabanas, an inflatable system that goes alongside your boat so you can do things like play pickleball right on the open ocean. #FLIBS #FortLauderdaleBoatShow #WLUK #FOX11 #ChasingHorsepower #MikeCaudill #Yachts #Boats #MarineIndustry

Mike Caudill on WBFF Baltimore: Inside the 66th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Marine and transportation expert Mike Caudill of Chasing Horsepower joined WBFF Baltimore from the 66th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where some of the most impressive yachts and marine tech in the world are on display. Mike breaks down just how big this industry is in South Florida. The marine industry in Broward County brings in $1.8 billion a year, and the five-day show alone is expected to generate more than $800 million in sales and draw 100,000 visitors from around the globe. Mike also tours some of the standout boats at the show. The Hinckley Picnic is a 41-footer powered by three outboard V10s at $2.2 million. The 65-foot Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht offers four staterooms and a spacious galley for around $4 million. The Sunreef Ultima, built in partnership with Brabus, is a catamaran-style boat that tops out at 51 mph for $4 million. The Valhalla brings serious performance with speeds up to 67 mph at $2.3 million, and the Fleming 60 pairs a retro design with technology that lets you pilot it solo across the ocean with no crew, priced at $4.4 million. Not in the market for a multimillion-dollar yacht? Mike also shows off Aquabanas, a company making inflatable fun for the water like floating pickleball courts and portable swimming pools. #FLIBS #FortLauderdaleBoatShow #WBFF #FOX45Baltimore #ChasingHorsepower #MikeCaudill #Yachts #Boats #MarineIndustry

Mike Caudill Live from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on FOX 2 Detroit Mike Caudill of Chasing Horsepower joined FOX 2 Detroit live from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. On the car side, Mike talks about Ford’s Veterans Day Classic, a NASCAR event honoring every branch of the military. He also walks through some of the standout vehicles on site, including a luxury-focused custom Ford F450, modified trucks and Jeeps from South Florida Customs and the Ford Mustang Boss 302. On the water, Mike tours the Hinckley Picnic 39/41 with outboard V10 power, the 65-foot Riviera 6200 sport yacht and the Sun Reef Ultima, built in partnership with Brabus. He also checks out the Valhalla, winner of Best in Show for boats under 60 feet, and the Fleming 60, which pairs a classic retro look with advanced pilot-less technology. To wrap it up, Mike shares where he sees the auto industry heading. He says the market is moving away from pure EVs and toward hybrids, with automakers like GM putting more focus on performance and internal combustion. He also touches on the regulatory hurdles still standing in the way of flying cars. #FLIBS #FortLauderdaleBoatShow #FOX2Detroit #ChasingHorsepower #MikeCaudill #Ford #Mustang #Boats #Yachts #AutoIndustry

Mike Caudill on News Nation covering Elon's Rocket Roadster: * **Elon Musk as an Innovator:** Caudill considers Elon Musk to be a modern-day Thomas Edison, describing the concept car as a blend of "Spider-Man" and SpaceX. * **Timeline and Pricing:** Although consumers may look toward 2028, production delays are common (such as the original Tesla Roadster planned for 2020 that has not yet reached market). The estimated price tag will be around $250,000. * **Extreme Performance Capabilities:** The vehicle boasts incredible stats, such as going 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds with top speeds around 380 mph. * **Regulatory Challenges:** Overcoming regulatory hurdles will be difficult due to heavy "red tape" from both ground agencies (DOT, NHTSA) and air agencies (FAA), making full road-and-sky approval unlikely. * **Halo Vehicle & Tech Inspiration:** Caudill views the car as a halo concept model showcasing advanced technology that combines elements from SpaceX and an F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet. * **Existing Ground-Tech Integration:** Technologies like underbody suction power (downforce) to keep vehicles planted to the ground are already proven in F1 racing by companies like McMurtry. * **Autonomous Driving Progress:** Reflecting on autonomous tech, Caudill highlights how far self-driving capabilities have come, mentioning his own experience driving 36 miles on an open highway without touching the steering wheel. * **Future of Flying Transport:** Mainstream flying cars or drone-based taxis (such as 4-propeller air taxis or low-flying aircraft like the ICON A5) are approaching reality, though widespread mainstream adoption is likely still about a decade away.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.

Mike Caudill provides pre-race coverage of this year's Indy 500 from the pagoda overlooking the bricks, sharing all the latest news of the event. The Indianapolis 500 is known as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and is in its 110th year in 2026. Significant stories include Katherine Legge, the only female and oldest driver this year, not only competing at the Indy 500, but attempting the Double, heading to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600, and covering 1100 miles of racetrack in a single day. She's only the 6th driver to attempt this feat. Alex Palao is atop the pole and everyone's favorite to win again this year. Will he repeat last year's performance? Alexander Rossi crashed in turn 2 on Monday during practice, but thanks to Safer Barrier installed in each turn, he walked away and will compete in this year's race. Safer Barrier was developed by a Texas A&M Alum, Dr. Dean Sicker. Title sponsor NTT Data announced they have renewed their sponsorship of the race, and provides hundreds of thousands of data points on each of the 33 cars. A team of eight people monitor the incoming data, and this year NTT Data provides an augmented reality ghost car for training purposes, as well as AI-created blog posts to share details of the race in real time during the race to fans all over the world through their app, in a program called "Up to Speed." Good Ranchers is also onsite this year, in a red barn tent, grilling and giving away steaks. They make a point to serve those in uniform through a partnership with USO. Finally, Marcus Ericsson has partnered this year with DKY Foundation, an Indiana based organization with the goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, especially among those in demanding jobs, who are 5x more likely to lose life to suicide compared to the general public.