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Part-2 of 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix. In order of appearance, we’re honored to be hearing from Lionel Birnbom and Tim Meddaugh.

Lionel is a self taught photojournalist of Ottawa, and he began attending motorsports events in the late 1950s. He was widely published in most major racing magazines and papers in Canada. Road and Track, Car and Driver, and Competition Press, Autosport and Motorsport, and many other hardcover, softcover racing books, including both of Pete Lyon’s Can Am books. He recently self published The Golden Years of Motorsports in Eastern Canada and the USA, a photographic journey from the late 1950s to the 1980s. It contains more than 2,100 photos.

Tim was a pit and paddock marshal as well as a flagger for four years of Mosport. He then worked as a flagger at every station in Montreal until his last race in 2012. Overall, he has worked at 65 Formula 1 races in Canada or the United States, including the first United States Grand Prix at Austin in 2012.

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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Today we’re going to learn about the exciting 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix, and we have three speakers with years of stories to tell. In order of appearance, we’re honored to be hearing from: George Webster, Lionel Birnbom, and Tim Meddaugh.

George was a Canadian Automobile Sports Club appointee to the Stewards Committee for the Grand Prix races during the Mosport years and early Montreal years. He was Chief Steward, chairing the Committee of Race Stewards from 1977 through 1980. He has attended 71 Formula One Grand Prix.

George is a retired high school teacher from Oakville, Ontario. He’s been working part time as motorsports writer and photographer since the mid 1970s. And he has covered road racing, NASCAR, Cart, and Formula One for the publications including: Autosports Canada, PRN Ignition, National Speed Sport News, and the website goracing.com. 

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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Episode #45 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast’s monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. This month we continue Drive Thru #44s ”Highway Bingo!” when you we go Road Trippin’ with special guest co-host William ”Big Money” Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace!

Tonight, we’re diving into another inspiring journey into the heart of motorsport history as we shine a spotlight on “Indy Firsts” and we have the honor of having not one, but two guests with us tonight.

Anita Millican, is a trailblazer whose indomitable spirit and mechanical prowess shattered barriers in the male-dominated world of racing. As the first female mechanic to grace the pits of the iconic Indianapolis 500, Anita’s story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. 

Joining Anita is Caitlyn Brown, who made history as the first female over-the-wall pit crew member for Team Penske. And with unparalleled skill, determination, and a passion for racing fueling her every move, Caitlyn has shattered barriers and redefined what it means to be a pit crew member in one of the most prestigious teams in motorsport; and brings Anita’s efforts full circle not only being part of the team, but an Indy 500 winning team.

In Part 2 of “Open Wheel Madness” we embark on a journey through the golden age of motorsport as we explore the exhilarating world of Midget Racing from 1920 to 1942, expertly guided by the esteemed historian Stephen Bubb from the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR). Stephen takes us back to a time of roaring engines and daring drivers, where Midget Racing captured the hearts of enthusiasts across the country. With meticulous research and passion, Stephen unravels the riveting tales of innovation, competition, and triumph that defined this vibrant era in racing history. From the early dirt tracks to the rise of iconic venues like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stephen paints a vivid picture of the pioneers who pushed the boundaries of speed and engineering.

In Part 1 of ”Open Wheel Madness” we dive into the exhilarating world of Board Track Racing with none other than Area Auto Racing News’ (AARN) Herb Anastor, a seasoned journalist, historian and enthusiast of this high-speed sport. Herb takes us on a thrilling journey through the golden age of motor racing, where fearless daredevils hurtled around steeply banked wooden tracks at breakneck speeds. With his wealth of knowledge and passion for the subject, Herb illuminates the history, the legends, and the heart-stopping moments that defined an era where speed was king and danger lurked around every turn.