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Welcome to the MotoManTV Podcast, the reimagined version of Inside the MotoMan Studio. Join MotoMan for in-depth conversations with the key people shaping the automotive, tech & business worlds. From CEOs and legendary designers to race car drivers, we bring you the human stories behind the cars we love along with a glimpse into the future. Subscribe for new episodes every week. For more driving adventures, visit the #MotoManTV Cars channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Or catch our short form content @ https://x.com/MotoManTV https://www.instagram.com/motomantv #MotoManTVPodcast

  1. How "Walmart Top Gear" Built a Media Empire | MotoMan Podcast #017

    4D AGO

    How "Walmart Top Gear" Built a Media Empire | MotoMan Podcast #017

    How do you build a global automotive media brand from a "B-Tier" city with no budget and zero industry connections? You get scrappy. Today on the MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Jakub Wrobel, the visionary behind the "Walmart Top Gear" production style that helped The Straight Pipes leapfrog the automotive establishment. Jakub pulls back the curtain on the "psychopathic" decision to quit his stable job with only a limited buffer and a car he couldn’t actually afford. We explore the "abusive relationship" with a 1980 C3 Corvette that made him hate the brand for 20 years, and why—at the height of his success—he is now choosing to prioritize "substance" and family. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro to Jakub Wrobel and The Straight Pipes Blueprint 00:01:07 - Pahrump, Corvettes, and the Grand Sport Reveal 00:02:55 - How a Polish-Canadian Kid Became a Car Guy 00:06:52 - Meeting Yuri and the Friendship Behind The Straight Pipes 00:08:18 - Environmental Work, Film Industry, and the Camera Background 00:11:22 - Why The Straight Pipes Brought Cinematic Quality to YouTube 00:12:24 - Starting as an Exhaust Sound Channel in 2012 00:13:45 - The First Dealer Loaner and Turning Exhaust Clips Into Reviews 00:18:16 - Fatherhood, Family Influence, and Lessons from His Dad 00:19:50 - The Florida Road Trip and Raising a Kid Without Screens 00:25:29 - The Kia Stinger, Canadian Creators, and Early Press Trips 00:29:15 - Scrappiness, Timing, and Breaking Through From Canada 00:31:36 - Steady Growth, Schedules, and the Reality of Filming in Winter 00:34:51 - How Kids Changed the Business and Why They Hired an Editor 00:38:08 - His Wife, the Corvette Connection, and Changing His Mind on Corvettes 00:42:06 - Perfectly Imperfect Cars, C7 Corvettes, and the Elantra N 00:44:46 - Jakub’s Car History: IS F, GS 430, Raptor, and More 00:50:24 - Quitting the Day Job and Betting on YouTube 00:52:07 - Challenge Cars, the Fox Body Mustang, and Yuri’s Weird-Car Taste 00:56:43 - The C6 Z06, AMG Wagons, and Becoming a Corvette Guy 00:59:44 - The C5 Drift Car and Why Drifting Became the Answer 01:01:24 - Sponsorships, Business Instincts, and Protecting the Brand 01:04:44 - Watches, Fatherhood, and Building a Better Life for His Son 01:07:05 - The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, and the Manual Debate 01:12:31 - Jakub’s Keys to Success and Final Thoughts #MotoManPodcast #TheStraightPipes #JakubWrobel #Corvette #ZR1X #GrandSport #Drifting #CarReviews #MMTV #Entrepreneurship #WalmartTopGear #AutomotiveJournalism #YuriTereshyn #MotoManTV For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV https://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantv http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClips Help us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

    1h 15m
  2. I Was 24, Broke, and 50k in Debt: How I Became a Corvette Legend | MotoMan Podcast #016

    APR 29

    I Was 24, Broke, and 50k in Debt: How I Became a Corvette Legend | MotoMan Podcast #016

    What does it actually take to become a racing legend? For Ron Fellows, it wasn’t a silver spoon—it was a shovel. In this episode, the Corvette icon pulls back the curtain on the brutal financial reality of his early career. From spending nearly a decade digging trenches for a natural gas company to fund his passion , to the "red flag" moment of financing a race car through a local bank , Ron shares the incredible story of how he managed to climb out of $50,000 in debt to become one of the most successful drivers in GM & Corvette history. Chapters: 00:00 – Built Not Bought 01:18 – The Branding Guy 02:12 – Growing up in the Shadow of Motown 03:43 – The Epiphany Moment at Mosport 05:06 – Saving for a Go-Kart 08:11 – Financial Reality and the Backup Plan 11:26 – Digging Trenches to Fund the Dream 14:15 – The $50,000 Debt Trap 18:49 – From the Gas Company to Racing Instructor 22:43 – Meeting His Match and Finding Sponsors 27:21 – Is Racing Harder to Break Into Than the NBA? 36:11 – The Job Interview on the Podium 41:54 – The Organized Partner 51:50 – Taking Corvette to Le Mans 01:01:05 – Racing with Royalty: The Earnhardts & Corvette Racing 01:07:00 – Developing the C6 Z06 01:11:44 – The Spring Mountain Legacy 01:17:08 – People, Passion, and Success #RonFellows #CorvetteRacing #MotoManTV #Motorsport #DaleEarnhardt #LeMans24 #Corvette #RacingLife #Daytona24 #Chevrolet #CarPodcast #NASCAR #DrivingSchool #TrackDay Special thanks to @BrianMakse for making this episode possible. For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV https://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantv http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClips Help us grow the show! If you enjoyed this deep dive into the "grind" of motorsport, please Subscribe and Share this episode on Reddit. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, leave us a written review and tell us who your favorite guest has been.

    1h 19m
  3. Inside Tesla Before the World Caught On | MotoMan Podcast #015

    APR 21

    Inside Tesla Before the World Caught On | MotoMan Podcast #015

    For over 30 years, Simon Sproule has been inside the rooms where the biggest decisions in the car industry get made. From working alongside Elon Musk at Tesla… To witnessing the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn… This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the modern car industry actually works. We go deep into Tesla’s early momentum, what made it different, and why the rest of the industry is still trying to catch up. Along the way, we unpack Ford’s luxury ambitions, Nissan’s comeback, Aston Martin’s brand power, and the decisions that separate the brands that survive from the ones that don’t. This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a 2.5-hour deep dive into the wins, the mistakes, and the moments that changed everything. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 – Intro to Simon Sproule and the Career Behind the Scenes 00:01:19 – Car magazines, dealerships, and the road into Ford 00:04:55 – From internal comms to launching an icon 00:06:28 – Detroit, Jaguar, and the Premier Automotive Group years 00:10:04 – Lincoln, Luxury SUVs, and What Ford Was Chasing 00:13:41 – Why Luxury Brands Need Patience, Budget, and Great Designers 00:18:18 – Why Ford’s Luxury Dream Started to Crack 00:23:13 – Jaguar, Aston Martin, and James Bond 00:30:19 – Looking Back at PAG, Land Rover, and the Brands That Made It 00:37:37 – The Real Story Behind the Jaguar X-Type 00:50:54 – Going to the Nissan Renault Alliance 00:53:50 – Nissan’s Comeback, the 350Z, and Infiniti’s Big Moment 00:57:38 – Badge engineering, missed chances, and the Europe problem 01:03:39 – Carlos Ghosn, the GT-R, and the Power of Halo Cars 01:10:15 – Simon Sproule on Ghosn’s Rise, Fall, and the Alliance 01:16:37 – The Move to Tesla 01:20:35 – Launching Tesla in China and Why Elon Was Different 01:29:34 – What Simon Sproule Learned from Elon Musk and Tesla 01:39:38 – Why the Car Industry Still Follows Tesla’s Playbook 01:50:18 – Aston Martin, Mythology, and Selling Pure Emotion 01:56:46 – Does Aston Martin Need a Bigger Owner? 02:07:02 – Mythology, Brand Power, and Why People Buy with Emotion 02:09:52 – Residuals, Oversupply, and the Ugly Truth About Luxury Cars 02:18:51 – Leaving Aston, Stellantis, and Big-Group Politics 02:28:38 – Simon Sproule’s 3 Keys to Success and Final Thoughts #Tesla #ElonMusk #CarIndustry #Automotive #Podcast #CarlosGhosn #EV #Nissan #Ford #AstonMartin #LuxuryCars #Business #motomanpodcast  For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV https://www.tiktok.com/@themotomantv https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts https://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClips Proudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

    2h 36m
  4. From Doomscrolling TikTok to 11.8 Million Followers: Forrest Jones | MotoMan Podcast #014

    MAR 25

    From Doomscrolling TikTok to 11.8 Million Followers: Forrest Jones | MotoMan Podcast #014

    What happens when a hobby born out of "doomscrolling" turns into a global audience of 11.8 million people? In this episode, we sit down with Forrest Jones, the pioneer of the vertical car review format who fundamentally changed how we consume automotive media. Forrest opens up about the high-stakes journey of building a massive digital empire, from the "leap of faith" moving to California during the pandemic to the viral Honda Odyssey clip that changed everything. We explore the tension of maintaining a "real" voice while managing a massive business, including why he walked away from the security of paid reviews and how a devastating gear crash nearly ended it all. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro with Forrest Jones 00:01:42 - How the Vertical Car Review Actually Started 00:03:23 - Forrest Jones on Moving from Texas to California During COVID 00:07:32 - Doomscrolling TikTok and Posting the First Car Video 00:09:13 - The Honda Odyssey Clip That Changed Everything 00:11:46 - How Forrest Jones Got Obsessed with Cars 00:14:28 - The Mazda CX-5 Videos That Opened New Doors 00:18:19 - Why He Stopped Doing Paid Reviews 00:19:44 - The Crash That Wiped Out All His Camera Gear00:22:25 - From Pandemic Chaos to 1 Million Followers 00:23:57 - Forrest Jones on Faith, Favor, and Staying Grounded 00:30:51 - What Makes Long-Form Car Content Actually Work 00:36:21 - Why Authenticity Still Wins in Short-Form 00:38:42 - Using AI Without Letting It Replace Your Voice 00:40:30 - How Forrest Jones Builds a 60-Second Review 00:47:09 - Audience Retention, Storytelling, and Finding Your Style 00:51:52 - TikTok vs Instagram vs YouTube: What Really Changes 00:56:02 - Managers, Sponsorships, and the Business Behind the Content 00:57:52 - Marriage, Humility, and Keeping Life in Perspective 01:02:29 - Why Forrest Jones Bought a VW ID. Buzz 01:11:00 - Dream Dad Cars, Corvettes, and the Case for Manuals 01:16:19 - Handling Success, Brand Deals, and Long-Term Income 01:20:36 - Reinvention, Missed Opportunities, and What’s Next 01:25:21 - Forrest Jones on the 3 Keys to His Success 01:33:59 - Final Thoughts on Content, Cars, and the Long Game #ForrestJones #CarContent #AutomotiveMedia #CreatorEconomy #VerticalVideo #CarReviewer #SocialMediaGrowth #AuthenticContent #CarCommunity For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts http://www.YouTube.com/@MMTVCarsClips Proudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

    1h 36m
  5. The Business of Fun: How Vaughn Gittin Jr. Built the RTR Empire | MotoMan Podcast #013

    MAR 18

    The Business of Fun: How Vaughn Gittin Jr. Built the RTR Empire | MotoMan Podcast #013

    Most people see the smoke and the sideways Mustangs, but they don't see the payroll, the sleepless nights, or the massive career gamble that started it all. In this episode, Vaughn Gittin Jr. pulls back the curtain on the 20-year journey from a stable 9-to-5 to becoming the CEO of RTR Vehicles. We discuss why he chose to move his entire life to the "Silicon Valley" of racing to stay ahead of the curve and how fatherhood forced a shift toward quality over quantity in his professional life. Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the Drifting Empire 00:01:25 ‘Vault’ episode disclaimer 00:02:11 Quitting a Stable Job to Pursue Racing Dreams 00:04:08 The Jump from Driver to Independent Team Owner 00:05:40 Responsibility for Payroll and Team Well-being 00:07:22 Strategic Move to Charlotte (The "Silicon Valley" of Racing) 00:09:50 Work Culture and Talent Management at RTR 00:12:15 The Impact of Fatherhood on Professional Career 00:14:50 Finding Balance: Less Time, Better Quality 00:16:14 Transitioning to Off-Road Racing and King of the Hammers 00:21:10 The "Fun-Having" Philosophy as a Brand Pillar 00:25:35 Technological Evolution in Drifting and Engineering 00:30:15 Relationship with Ford and Production Vehicle Development 00:35:40 Technical Challenges: Adapting to Different Surfaces and Terrains 00:40:22 Business Strategy: Selling a Lifestyle, Not Just Cars 00:45:10 The Future of RTR Vehicles and Next Steps 00:49:45 Mentorship and Supporting the Next Generation of Drivers 00:55:15 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Business Career 00:58:15 Final Thoughts on Success and Gratitude #VaughnGittinJr #RTRVehicles #Drifting #FordMustang #Entrepreneurship #Motorsports #KingOfTheHammers #BusinessStrategy #FunHaver #FormulaDrift For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVPodcastShorts ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVPodcastClips ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsShorts ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarsClips

    1h 1m
  6. The Man Behind the Chiron & Huracán Built His Own Car Company • Sasha Selipanov | MotoMan Podcast #012

    FEB 25

    The Man Behind the Chiron & Huracán Built His Own Car Company • Sasha Selipanov | MotoMan Podcast #012

    In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, Sasha Selipanov shares the story behind some of the most important modern performance cars — and why he ultimately left the biggest automotive brands to start his own company. From growing up in 1990s Russia and sketching cars as a kid, to shaping icons like the Lamborghini Huracán and Bugatti Chiron, Sasha reveals the tension between engineering and design inside major OEMs, the creative realities of studio life, and what he learned working with Ferdinand Piëch and Koenigsegg. The conversation then shifts to Sasha’s next chapter: founding Nilu and creating the Nilu 27 — a car built around analog driving, a manual transmission, and a philosophy that challenges the industry’s shift toward automation and AI. If you’re interested in how iconic cars are created — and what it takes to build a new automotive brand from scratch — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:50 - Cars that became real 00:05:06 - Sketching Lamborghinis 00:06:46 - Formative Years 00:09:46 - Collecting Bullets 00:11:55 - Art center 00:12:40 - Meeting Inna 00:14:14 - Sketching Cars as kid 00:17:11 - 90's living in Russia 00:20:35 - From Volkswagen to Koenigsegg 00:21:59 - The Huracan 00:23:41 - The Chiron 00:28:11 - Studio vs Big Car Company's 00:29:37 - Ferdinand Piëch 00:35:56 - Engineering vs Designing 00:37:47 - Going into Genesis 00:42:22 - Koenigsegg 00:45:30 - Committee approach or dictatorship 00:47:27 - His experience at Koenigsegg 00:48:59 - Car production in Sweden 00:50:52 - Koenigsegg Gemera and CC850 00:54:02 - Sketches vs Reality 00:55:38 - Sketching thinking on a production level 00:57:18 - AI in the Automobile industry 00:59:47 - Life after Koenigsegg 01:02:15 - Starting a car company 01:05:08 - Getting Investors 01:07:45 - Throwing back to basis 01:12:35 - Nilu Engine Manufacturers/Hartley Engines 01:14:09 - Nilu 27 01:21:52 - Nilu's Manual transmission/Cima 01:24:27 - Challenges 01:28:07 - The Nilu Reception 01:31:09 - The choices he made 01:33:36 - Final Thoughts #MotoManPodcast #SashaSelipanov #CarDesign #Hypercar #Nilu27 #Koenigsegg #Bugatti #Lamborghini #AutomotiveDesign #ManualTransmission #Supercar #CarDesigner #CarPodcast #MotoManTV #NILU27 #CarDesign #BugattiChiron #Koenigsegg #V12 #ManualTransmission For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with our Short Form content here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV Proudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

    1h 35m
  7. The "Tesla Mistake": Why Hyundai is Bringing Back Buttons • Brad Arnold | MotoMan Podcast # 011

    2025-11-20

    The "Tesla Mistake": Why Hyundai is Bringing Back Buttons • Brad Arnold | MotoMan Podcast # 011

    Hyundai is on a design tear — from the IONIQ 5 N to the bold new “Art of Steel” Hyundai Crater Adventure Concept. But what’s really driving Hyundai’s rise? In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, Hyundai Americas Design Director Brad Arnold sits down with MotoMan for a deep dive into the real story behind Hyundai’s design revolution. Brad shares how he went from “not a car guy” to leading design at one of the world’s most aggressive automotive studios. He opens up about his time at ArtCenter, the brutal reality of design school (including sleeping in a Chevy S10), and the surprising work ethic of car designers. He also tells incredible behind-the-scenes stories — including how the Hyundai Chairman personally saved the IONIQ 5, why Hyundai brings back physical buttons while others chase screens, and what really happened in GM’s secret design studio. Plus: Brad reveals exclusive details about the new Hyundai Crater Adventure Concept, the future of Hyundai EV design, and whether Hyundai is finally preparing a real off-road, Jeep competitor. If you’re into car design, Hyundai’s rise, or the unexpected in the car world — this is one you don’t want to miss. Chapters 00:00 From "Not a Car Guy" to Hyundai Design Manager04:06 Growing Up with Honda Racing & Motorcycles06:00 Discovering ArtCenter & The "Night Program"10:36 The Hyundai Meritocracy: Why the Best Idea Wins12:13 Leaving for GM: Inside the Secret "Transformers" Studio16:33 Returning to Hyundai: The Genesis & Luc Donckerwolke Era21:15 Teaching at ArtCenter: How Students Have Changed26:11 Sleeping in a Chevy S10: The Brutal Reality of Design School28:09 The Shocking Work Ethic Difference: US vs. China33:08 How the Chairman Saved the IONIQ 535:17 Why Hyundai Designs Are So Aggressive41:37 First Look: The New "Art of Steel" Adventure Concept45:23 Making EVs Fun: The IONIQ 5 N47:50 Why Hyundai is Bringing Back Physical Buttons53:21 SangYup Lee’s Regrets Designing the Camaro56:38 Imposter Syndrome in Car Design1:00:54 Can Hyundai Build a Real Off-Roader? #Hyundai #HyundaiDesign #Ioniq5 #Ioniq5N #GenesisDesign #CarDesign #AutoDesign #EVDesign #HyundaiIoniq #HyundaiEV #MotoManPodcast #MotoManTV #BradArnold #ArtCenter #HyundaiCrater #HyundaiCraterConcept For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with us here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV Proudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

    1h 4m
  8. They Sent ARMED TROOPS to Steal My $2B Supercar Factory • Steve Saleen | MotoMan Podcast #010

    2025-11-12

    They Sent ARMED TROOPS to Steal My $2B Supercar Factory • Steve Saleen | MotoMan Podcast #010

    In this episode of the MotoMan Podcast, we sit down with Steve Saleen — racing legend, car builder, and the man behind some of the most iconic American performance cars ever made. From selling his house to go racing… to building the original Saleen Mustang… to secretly engineering the Dodge Viper and manufacturing the 2005 Ford GT, Steve shares stories few have ever heard — including the rise and collapse of his $2 billion China venture, complete with a hostile takeover and 500 stolen patents. This is the untold story of America’s Supercar pioneer, told in Steve’s own words. Chapters: 0:00 How Far Would You Go to Chase a Dream? 1:50 Welcoming Racing Legend Steve Saleen 3:56 Growing Up in Southern California Car Culture 4:54 The 1956 Porsche That Started It All 6:26 Why He Sold His Porsche for a Shelby Mustang 8:03 My First Shelby: The "Cobra Kai" Car & 4-Foot Flames 11:20 The Near-Fatal Crash: "I Went Off a 200ft Cliff" 16:33 The Hard Lesson & Building a Race Car from a $300 Shell 17:53 My First Race: "The Worst Possible Thing Happened... I Won" 20:23 I Sold My House to Buy a Formula Atlantic Race Car 24:28 The Pivot: From Pro Racer to Car Builder 26:28 Ford’s SVO Plan & Why "America Wants a V8" 30:11 The Original Saleen Business Plan: Fund Racing 32:19 My Sister Funded the First Saleen Mustang 36:03 Debut Race: A Corvette Landed On My Hood 40:09 The Genius Move: Selling WITH a Full Ford Warranty 45:04 How the Ford Probe Almost Replaced the Mustang 48:03 The Saleen SC & The Pain of EPA Certification 52:04 The Big Secret: Steve Saleen Built the Dodge Viper 53:01 Surprise #2: Saleen Built the 2005 Ford GT 56:42 Creating the Saleen S7 Supercar 59:49 How the S7 Was Designed: No Clay, Straight to Carbon Fiber 1:02:23 How the S7 Won Saleen the Ford GT Contract 1:06:15 The Ford GT Engine Debate: V10 vs. Supercharged V8 1:08:23 Manufacturing the Ford GT with the UAW 1:11:22 Ford GT Pricing: I Wanted $200k, Ford Said $129k 1:15:41 The China Venture: Building a Global Car Company 1:18:49 The 850-Acre, 500,000-Car/Year Factory 1:21:21 The Global Plan: EV, SUV, and the Saleen S1 1:24:26 The Perfect Storm: How the China Deal Imploded 1:25:21 Hostile Takeover: "They Sent in Armed Troops" 1:27:31 The Aftermath: $2B Lawsuit & 500 Stolen Patents 1:31:39 What Is Saleen Doing Today? 1:33:04 The New Saleen Mustang & Truck Lineup 1:37:46 What's Next: The Saleen S1 and S11 Supercar 1:39:08 Curating the "Birth of the American Supercar" Exhibit 1:47:48 "American Idol" for a Car: Fans Vote on the S11 Design 1:50:00 Collector Talk: The 2005 Ford GT's Value 1:55:46 The Three Events That Defined Steve Saleen #SteveSaleen #FordGT #SaleenS7 #DodgeViper #SaleenMustang #MotoManPodcast #AmericanSupercar For driving adventures & car reviews, before sure to visit us @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Download the MotoManTV Podcast @https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motomantv-podcast/id1836304387 https://open.spotify.com/show/0V4AKzLYrZc6rNCF23kwOt https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90ba9b31-fe69-4baf-817d-cb3816a33c21/motomantv-podcast Connect with us here: https://www.instagram.com/motomantv/ https://x.com/MotoManTV Proudly shot on Sony’s Cinema line of Cameras

    1h 57m
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Welcome to the MotoManTV Podcast, the reimagined version of Inside the MotoMan Studio. Join MotoMan for in-depth conversations with the key people shaping the automotive, tech & business worlds. From CEOs and legendary designers to race car drivers, we bring you the human stories behind the cars we love along with a glimpse into the future. Subscribe for new episodes every week. For more driving adventures, visit the #MotoManTV Cars channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars Or catch our short form content @ https://x.com/MotoManTV https://www.instagram.com/motomantv #MotoManTVPodcast

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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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