Watch CBS News

Auto Legends Reveal The Future Of NASCAR, Autonomous Design

By CBS Detroit

Jack Roush, founder/chairman of Roush Enterprises, talked about his decades in motor racing and what it takes to succeed during a special "Michigan Matters" show featuring auto icons.

Michigan Matters
Motor sports icon Jack Roush, iconic auto designer Ed Welburn (credit: Juwan Outlaw/CBS 62)

He certainly knows as the owner who has won more races in NASCAR than any other.

Roush was joined on the show by another icon, Ed Welburn, who led GM's auto design team until he left and started a consulting firm.

Both men appeared with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host of "Michigan Matters," in an exclusive appearance as they talked about their recent inductions into the Automotive Hall of Fame.

Welburn shared thoughts about his favorite autos of all time and what he is doing today.

Michigan Matters
Ruth Fruehauf, granddaughter of the founder of Fruehauf Trailer Co.; William Chapin, President of the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn; with CBS 62's Michigan Matters host Carol Cain (credit: Juwan Outlaw/CBS 62)

Then Ruth Fruehauf, from the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society and granddaughter of the late August Fruehauf, founder of Fruehauf Trailer Co. appeared with William Chapin, grandson of Hudson Motor Car Company founder and President of the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. Fruehauf is keeping the memory of her legendary grandfather, August Fruehauf, and the company alive with the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society. singingwheels.com

August Fruehauf, who invented the semi-trailer, was honored posthumously as he too was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame as Ruth Fruehauf discussed what that was like.

Chapin talked about the importance of the Automotive Hall of Fame and what's new with it.

You can hear the conversation by watching "Michigan Matters" 11:30 Sunday on CBS 62.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.