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This episode was recorded live on Friday, May 1, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. This week, Nathan's co-host and dad Glenn just returned from Indianapolis where he served as a judge at an internal automotive technician competition called Top Tech — and he breaks down exactly how it works. Then, a live caller asks how to revive vehicles that have been sitting with old, degraded fuel — and Glenn delivers a practical, step-by-step answer. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a tech student, an automotive professional, or just love great Friday night radio, this one's for you. Subscribe and never miss a Friday night with The Nathan Markley Show! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome & Show Overview 3:17 Glenn's Trip to Indianapolis — Top Tech Competition 6:49 How the Top Tech Competition Works 9:17 Internal Promotion & Technician Recognition 15:49 Ad Break 16:27 Indianapolis Weather & Competition Details 17:41 The 30 Stations Explained 21:06 Safety, Environmental & EV Drivetrain Stations 30:16 Ad Break — Libsyn 31:37 The Two Stations Glenn Judged (HVAC & EV Propulsion) 38:00 Competition Format, Awards & Nationals 38:26 Live Caller: How to Fix Bad Gas in a Stored Vehicle 45:18 Cost Estimates for Fuel System Cleaning 48:45 Previewing Next Week: Vehicle Storage Tips 49:44 Ad Break — Lydia Smith, Century 21 Realtor 51:04 Wrapping Up the Top Tech Segment 53:27 Show Outro & Theme Show notes & links: https://nathanmarkley.net/podcast Sponsors and Affiliates: Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN Lydia Smith | Realtor, Century 21 Stahersky Agency | 📞 401-808-0430 🏡 Specializing in Northern Rhode Island real estate | 15+ years of experience in buying and selling properties Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI. Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends. If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/ Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0