TLDR: Counting Cars ran on History Channel from 2012 to 2021 as a Pawn Stars spin-off, following Danny Koker and Count’s Kustoms in Las Vegas.
The show ended after 10 seasons and has been on permanent hiatus since. Ryan Evans and Kevin Mack remain at the shop.
Shannon Aikau stepped back from active filming. Grandpa retired from active shop work.
Scott Jones moved to Tennessee. Roli Szabo runs his own detailing business. Horny Mike operates as an independent airbrush artist.
Danny Koker closed his rock bar in June 2025 and launched a new podcast called Count’s Kulture in March 2026.
Danny Koker’s father, Daniel Koker Sr., was a Green Beret who performed at Carnegie Hall with the Oak Ridge Boys and toured alongside Johnny Cash and Pat Boone.
Danny was performing with the family band at age eleven. The bandana that became his television signature is not hiding a scar or a forehead tattoo.
It is managing male pattern baldness while maintaining a visual brand that mirrors the bold, theatrical aesthetic of every car that comes out of his shop.
That combination of industrial heritage and deliberate showmanship built one of the more durable brands in automotive reality television. Here is where everyone ended up.
Danny Koker Closed the Rock Bar and Launched a Podcast
Danny Koker was born in Cleveland in 1964 and grew up between Cleveland and Detroit, where several family members worked at Ford.
He arrived in Las Vegas and spent a decade as a horror host on the independent station KFBT, emerging from a coffin dressed as a vampire to introduce B-movies under the name Count Cool Rider.
That ten-year television apprenticeship refined the “Count” persona that would eventually anchor a global franchise.
He founded Count’s Kustoms with his father, who was not only a musician but a dedicated car enthusiast. The shop at 2714 South Highland Drive remains a major Las Vegas tourist attraction, offering daily tours of Koker’s personal collection.
His net worth is estimated at $13 to $15 million, built through television, real estate, his rock band Count’s 77, and the Count’s Kustoms brand.
His wife Korie Koker managed Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar and Grill for 16 years. On June 28, 2025, they closed it. Danny cited “club fatigue” and the immense workload of operating a live music venue for nearly two decades.
The final weeks featured Night Ranger, Loverboy, and a sold-out Count’s 77 headline show. The building at 6750 West Sahara Avenue was listed for sale at $4.3 million.
On March 31, 2026, Koker launched Count’s Kulture, a podcast and vodcast produced by ITV America focused on motors, music, and counterculture conversations.
Early guests included Eddie Trunk, Randy Couture, Bruce Kulick from KISS, and Horny Mike. The show represents his shift from scripted restoration television to long-form direct fan engagement.
Ryan Evans Has Been at the Shop for 27 Years
Ryan Evans joined Count’s Kustoms in 1999 after relocating from Texas to Los Angeles in 1996 to immerse himself in custom car culture. Shannon Aikau recruited him to Las Vegas. He has been the Head Artist and Paint Shop Manager ever since, 27 years with the same employer.
On the show Evans was the primary painter and graphics specialist, praised for a laid-back demeanor that belied his obsessive attention to detail.
Fan speculation about his employment status periodically surfaced during seasons when he appeared less frequently on camera, but he never left.
As of 2026 he continues to manage the paint division and travels the US car show circuit, appearing at events including the NAPA Syracuse Nationals and the Detroit Autorama. His estimated net worth is near $1 million.
Kevin Mack Has Been Danny’s Business Manager for Over 20 Years
Kevin Mack met Danny Koker through a shared love of riding custom choppers through Las Vegas more than 25 years ago. He officially joined Count’s Kustoms in 2005 after 15 years in the convention industry.
His role as Business Manager made him the operational backbone of the shop, managing project budgets, overseeing production, and serving as the “voice of reason” for a crew of strong personalities.
He remains in that role in 2026. His personal vehicle is a 1969 Cadillac Sedan De Ville modeled after a car his grandmother owned, which he restored as a tribute to her. He is one of the most consistent presences in the shop’s 25-year history.
Shannon Aikau Stepped Back From Filming
Shannon Aikau was born on Oahu, Hawaii, and relocated to Las Vegas through a family connection to Danny Koker’s father. He became the Lead Builder and Bike Shop Manager and the person Koker called the “A-Number One” of the motorcycle division.
His fabrication work on projects like the “Purple Haze” 1977 FXE, which featured an engine built by his late father, were among the show’s most technically impressive builds.
His reduced on-screen presence in later seasons was not the result of a falling out but a mutual decision to pursue new industrial challenges.
As of 2026 he remains active in the high-end motorcycle scene, continuing to build elite bikes and appearing at motorcycle-specific events while remaining associated with Count’s Kustoms for fan engagements and special projects.
Horny Mike Runs an Independent Airbrush Brand
Mike “Horny Mike” Henry specialized in integrating 3D horns into vehicle bodywork, helmets, and custom art, a signature aesthetic that made him a recognizable face on the show.
By 2025-2026 he has built a sustainable independent brand as a custom airbrush artist, selling merchandise through his personal website and maintaining an active social media presence.
He appeared as a guest on the premiere season of Danny’s Count’s Kulture podcast and continues to represent the shop at trade shows alongside Ryan Evans.
Scott Jones Moved to Tennessee and Roli Szabo Runs His Own Shop
Scott Jones was the original manager and bookkeeper during the show’s first two seasons, known for a blunt management style. His sudden departure generated embezzlement rumors that the shop and History Channel later debunked.
The actual reason was personal: after the birth of his son, Jones relocated to Greeneville, Tennessee, to prioritize family. He maintains a very low profile and reportedly operates his own automotive shop there.
Roli Szabo, the Hungarian-born detail specialist who left after Season 6, has alluded to “behind-the-scenes drama” on social media without elaborating.
He runs Rock N’ Roli Kustom Detailing in Las Vegas, though the business has faced challenges including equipment theft and pandemic disruptions. He remains active in the California car show circuit and maintains a friendship with Horny Mike.
Grandpa Retired From Active Shop Work
Harry “Grandpa” Rome Sr. was the shop’s veteran body work specialist, the seasoned craftsman who provided the elder perspective the younger crew needed. His appearances became sporadic in the final seasons, leading to fan speculation about his health.
There is no verified public information suggesting he has passed away, though his retirement from the physical demands of high-end body restoration is widely assumed given his age.
He is remembered for his craftsmanship and a memorable episode in which the entire shop searched for him after he disappeared from his post.
The Accountant Who Stole From the Shop
The embezzlement story associated with Counting Cars involves not a primary cast member but Joseph Frontiera, an accountant hired during the peak of the show’s popularity.
In 2016, Count’s Kustoms filed suit alleging Frontiera misappropriated approximately $75,000, using company funds for a Land Rover Range Rover down payment, personal airline tickets, and other expenses.
His mismanagement also generated $18,000 in IRS late fees.
By 2019 he was ordered to repay over $40,000 in damages.
He has since vanished from public life, reportedly in Florida where an arrest warrant reportedly remained unserved for several years.
Where the Show Stands in 2026
Counting Cars concluded its broadcast run in December 2021 after 10 seasons. The History Channel has not officially cancelled it, but no new episodes have been produced since.
The shop continues to operate as a working restoration facility and tourist destination. Danny Koker’s pivot to the Count’s Kulture podcast suggests the television era has given way to a direct fan engagement model rather than a network return.
The full story of why Danny always wears a bandana is here. And for the broader Las Vegas reality TV universe that Counting Cars was built from, the Pawn Stars cast hub covers the show it spun off from.
