Car Warriors TV series

"Car Warriors" is an American automotive reality TV show that aired for two seasons on Speed and international Discovery Communications channels. Produced by BASE Productions, Season 1 featured an all-star car restoration team (the All Stars) competing against local teams from different cities to restore and modify cars in under 72 hours. The winning team took both their car and the All Stars' car; the losing team left empty-handed. Each episode included challenges like engine removal or wheel installation, leading to a judged build process based on interior, exterior, engine bay, and performance.

Season 2 replaced the All Stars with another local team, shortening the time frame to 48 hours. It introduced a "Home Stretch Challenge," where the winning team gained an extra hour. Host Jimmy Shine became the sole judge, replacing Marc Istook, while lead technicians Brad Fanshaw and Ray McClelland assisted teams.

The show's cast included experts like Rich Evans and Nicole Lyons, with judges including George Barris and Mad Mike Martin in Season 1. A lawsuit by Rick Sheley against Speed TV was settled. The series concluded after two seasons due to Fox Sports' transition to Fox Sports 1, making new episodes unlikely. Reruns were aired from 2014, and Mech+ acquired streaming rights in October 2022.