I’ve NEVER heard of ANY officer asking the speeder/driver to “pop their hood”, in fact it violates one’s fourth amendment rights.
Unless the officer is an enthusiast and wants to admire the car/engine; this I see happening as chit-chat.
Back to the topic:
I wonder why JHM hasn’t taken this person to civil court for defamation and slander; court costs might not be worth it but it’d definitely slow his roll.