This project was a longtime dream and labor of love for me. I grew up loving cars and everything automotive. My family owned a speedway in MN, and my father holds the title for most SCCA wins. I grew up a pit kid. I was thrilled to parlay that passion for cars into a TV hosting career that has spanned two decades. After hosting shows like Overhaulin, Spike TV's Powerblock, PowerNation, Destination Wild and NASCAR, I decided to create and EP my own TV series, The Ride That Got Away. On this feelgood show we reunite deserving people with their dream cars that they had to part with after falling on hard times. We modernize and enhance them before giving them to the recipient in an unexpected reveal. I partnered with History Channel for US distribution, hired world renowned car designer Troy Ladd and a team of the industry's best to design and build the cars, and assembled an all-star production crew. It's an honor to bring joy to these deserving people's lives. And I have a blast diving in and helping deconstruct and rebuild these classic rides. Season one was a great success! The series has been incredibly well received, and I'm extremely grateful for that support and excited to keep making the show stronger. We are gearing up for season two!
5 Reviews
More than a car show
tealacomer4 March 2019
Such a refreshing new car show that doesn't even require a lover of cars. The show was created by Courtney Hansen's heart, who is just as awesome off camera as you see her on camera. With the help of Troy Ladd and his expertise in rebuilding cars, this dream team takes their love for cars to TV and surprises these deserving families with their Ride that Got Away. You might remember Courtney from Overhaulin and Spike TV. She isn't just a pretty face... Courtney jumps right in with Troy and the team to make dreams a reality. Courtney's long history in the automotive industry sure excels on the show. The Ride that Got Away will touch your heart... be prepared to shed some tears as the stories unfold.
No heart or emotion. Just another car show. Nothing special about it.
eyeluvmylife21 October 2019
Have you seen those emotional stories or videos on the internet about people who have lost their treasured cars and how they were eventually reunited with them so many years later? Like the son who finds his Dad's old car and surprises him with it? Real heartfelt, tear-jerker, car stories. They make me cry every time. THE RIDE THAT GOT AWAY is NOT like that. This show is more about glitz and glamour. 50% pretty host. 50% pretty cars. 0% heart and emotion. The stories seem almost fabricated and scripted like so many other shows on television. Nothing special. I for one, definitely won't miss it when this show goes away. Not a fan.
And the Winner is?
jotscs4 March 2019
Here is why "The Ride That Got Away" is a winner. Yes, you have the great abilities of car designer and builder Troy Ladd. Yes, you have the beautiful leading lady in the automotive space, Courtney Hansen. Collectively they lead you through a wonderful experience you will soon not forget.
And yes, the guys can watch and enjoy car builds. Yes, the entire family can watch an emotional and heart felt story. With each reveal, it tugs at the heart and reminds us that there are so many good people in this world.
Always leaves the viewer with an emotional high. And that is a WIN! Thanks Courtney and Troy plus History for jumping on this show. Looking forward to Season #2! This is a must watch series.
And yes, the guys can watch and enjoy car builds. Yes, the entire family can watch an emotional and heart felt story. With each reveal, it tugs at the heart and reminds us that there are so many good people in this world.
Always leaves the viewer with an emotional high. And that is a WIN! Thanks Courtney and Troy plus History for jumping on this show. Looking forward to Season #2! This is a must watch series.
Courtney Hanson
larry-w-hartwell24 February 2019
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