Richard Rawlings
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Automotive Visionary & Digital Media Personality; Founder of Gas Monkey Garage; Former TV Host of "Fast N' Loud"
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Richard Rawlings Biography
Richard Rawlings continues to embody the spirit of pure automotive passion and entrepreneurial drive. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, he first shined the spotlight on his visionary hot-rod haven—Gas Monkey Garage—when it burst into global fame with the Discovery Channel’s "Fast N' Loud." While the show may have ended its run, Rawlings never slowed down. He charted a new course, taking full creative control and channeling his energy into a thriving online content empire. Through YouTube and social media, he now delivers fresh episodes of garage builds, road adventures, and behind-the-scenes moments, keeping his fans tuned in and his brand revving.
Not one to stay stationary, Rawlings has accelerated his restaurant ventures with renewed momentum. In 2024 he opened Gas Monkey Sturgis in South Dakota—a buzzing hot-rod-meets-bar experience that quickly became a landmark for travelers and rally attendees alike. With live music, custom merch, and immersive car culture built right into its DNA, the venue expanded in 2025 with a new outdoor bar, adjacent retail store, and a short film chronicling its creation and rise.
Back in his Texas backyard, Rawlings returned to the Lone Star restaurant scene with a big splash. Gas Monkey Icehouse opened its doors in May 2025 at Grandscape in The Colony, just north of Dallas. The massive, car-themed eatery—with its neon flair, handcrafted industrial décor, courtyard bars, and casual menu of burgers, pizzas, nachos, beers, and signature cocktails—quickly became a hometown favorite and a live filming backdrop for his YouTube content.
Always looking to bring fans into the action, Rawlings inaugurated the first-ever “Trans Am Takeover” in Sturgis—an electrifying, free, multi-day car festival highlighting Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams, complete with live music, entertainment, and show-stopping rides curated by both Rawlings and a Smokey and the Bandit tribute act. It was a roaring reminder of how his brand blends classic car culture with high-energy events.
Adding to his legacy of pushing limits, Gas Monkey Garage recently unveiled “The Testa”—a jaw-dropping custom build based on a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. Transformed into a full electric roadster featuring a center-driving-seat layout and high-end components, the Testa is a futuristic fusion of performance, art, and engineering that cements Rawlings’ garage reputation as a front-runner in automotive reinvention.
From newspapers to police and firefighting jobs before legal driving age, Rawlings’ diverse early experiences forged a work ethic and tenacity that fuel his drive to build legendary machines, businesses, and experiences. Today, his enterprises span global apparel, food and beverage lines, and multiple restaurant and entertainment venues, while his foundation work continues quietly in the background—driven by deeply personal inspiration.
Rawlings remains high-octane: the mastermind behind a multimedia empire, restaurant brands, live events, and one-of-a-kind builds. With constant content, new venues, and iconic car creations, he’s still doing what he loves most—turning up the heat, fueling adrenaline, and inviting the world to join the ride.
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Richard Rawlings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Bestselling Authors and Manufacturing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Rawlings for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Richard Rawlings generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Josh Linkner and Kevin O'Leary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Rawlings for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Richard Rawlings to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Rawlings for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Rawlings, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Rawlings or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Richard Rawlings for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Richard Rawlings, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Rawlings are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Rawlings, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Richard Rawlings speak about?
Richard Rawlings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Television & Film and Reality TV. -
Where does Richard Rawlings travel from?
Richard Rawlings generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Richard Rawlings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Rawlings for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Rawlings for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Rawlings or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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