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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind.
Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

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The Smoking Tire Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

    • Leisure
    • 4.9 • 30 Ratings

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind.
Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Follow us!
T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman
IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman

Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire

    Bucky Lasek

    Bucky Lasek

    Bucky Lasek is a professional skateboarder and rally driver. As of 2016, Lasek has won 13 medals at the X Games, including ten gold medals, and is one of only two vert skateboarders to have won three X Games gold medals consecutively. Lasek is also one of only three athletes to compete at every X Games since the series' inception in 1995.

    In 2012 he joined Subaru's Rallycross team, competing against the likes of Sebastien Loeb, Rhys Millen, Tanner Foust, Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, Sam Hubinette, and Liam Doran.

    Today we talk about how he got into rally racing; his big collection of Subaru RS projects; rally vs rally-cross; blowing up Crown Vics; what he learned from Ken Block; why extreme athletes make good racing drivers; and more! t


    Recorded May 25, 2023


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    • 1 hr 43 min
    Sasha Selipanov (Designer for Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg!)

    Sasha Selipanov (Designer for Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg!)

    What a show! Our guest is automotive designer Sasha Selipanov. He has the job many of us dreamed of us as kids: supercar designer. He penned the Lamborghini Huracan, Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg's Gemera and CC850, and the Genesis concept. Strong resume.


    We learn about how Sasha got started; the unexpected company that helped with his Ferrari project at school; lessons from his first job at VW; making the leap to Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg; the constraints of working for a big OEM; what it's like to work with Christian von Koenigsegg; his wild first experience driving a fast car; and why he hates cladding.

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    Recorded May 19, 2023

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Rutledge Wood (Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, Top Gear USA, NASCAR)

    Rutledge Wood (Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, Top Gear USA, NASCAR)

    Rutledge Wood is a stable in the car community. He is the host of "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge", a new show on NBC where teams compete to make automotive dreams come true. But before that he was a host on Top Gear USA, and a NASCAR commentator for NBC Sports. He is as funny as he is kind (you'll see).

    On this show we talk about his crazy builds; trading a school bus; buying a tiny Japanese truck; taking out Petty's trash; the new Hot Wheels Show; getting scared by Drake; the Kentucky Derby's secrets; being at the Indy 500; and so much more!

    Recorded May 18, 2023

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    Invite the whole crew over and watch NASCAR honor those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedoms by tuning in to the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28th at 6:00 PM Eastern on FOX.

    Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

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    • 1 hr 55 min
    Cayenne Turbo GT Review; Why Toyota Likes Hybrids; Fordlandia; Q&A

    Cayenne Turbo GT Review; Why Toyota Likes Hybrids; Fordlandia; Q&A

    On today's show, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss: the 2024 Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo they drove; why Toyota prefers to make hybrids over EVs; the insane story of Fordlandia, Henry Ford's attempt to build a community in Brazil; the best daily everything for the PNW; whether it's ok to low-ball your dad; the M3 is leaving; why you should C4 instead of 944; where objectivity and subjectivity intersect, and more!

    Recorded May 17, 2023

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    Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

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    • 1 hr 43 min
    Jonny Lieberman

    Jonny Lieberman

    The return of MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman! Lamborghini Sterrato reviews; how Porsche and Lamborghini's safari cars compare; Jonny went 250MPH in a Bugatti; driving a Countach vs Diablo SV; why we aren't surprised by the Porsche Spyder RS; the amazing prices of 986 Boxsters; Jonny's new watch; which EV shouldn't exist; and so much more!


    Recorded May 11, 2023

    Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR770X Box dash cams. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200.

    Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

    Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1

    Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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    • 2 hrs 5 min
    Everyday Driver's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken!

    Everyday Driver's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken!

    Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken are the creators and hosts of Everyday Driver, a YouTube channel and events company. They specialize in reviews and comparisons of attainable sports cars, and also lead incredible driving events in the U.S. and Europe.


    Today we talk about their new long-term car; an expensive air conditioner; their trip from Spa to the Nurburgring (and the impressive ride-a-longs); and YouTube life.


    Plus we answer Patreon questions about replacing a WRX with something more fuel efficient; Porsche GT4RS vs GT3; the best generation of Jaguar F-Type; and how Gordon Murray transcends other boomers.

    https://www.everydaydriver.com/


    Recorded May 11, 2023


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    Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

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    • 1 hr 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

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Big fan from NZ

Love this podcast! Keep being awesome.

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Best car news and anecdotes

A great podcast if you are passionate about cars and car stories.

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One of, if not the best automotive podcast on itunes

I just can't get enough of Matt and his crew. Nothing is off limits and the honest opinions are rare to come by these days. I'm always hanging out for the next podcast. Keep up the great work. Happy Birthday thesmokingtire and BRO it's Best ;)

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