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BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. The road to success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory

  1. The Trailblazers of Trans Am Racing! (Celebrating 60 Years of T/A)

    7 HR. AGO

    The Trailblazers of Trans Am Racing! (Celebrating 60 Years of T/A)

    Get ready for an electrifying discussion as we bring together four of the most accomplished women in TransAm and Road racing! Cindi Lux, Michele Abbate, Amy Ruman, and special guest Erin Vogel take the stage for an exclusive panel diving into the highs, the challenges, and the evolution of women in motorsports. From the adrenaline filled battles to the precision of road racing, they’ll share their first-hand experiences and their insights on what it takes to compete at the highest levels. Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or just love hearing inspiring stories from trailblazers, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! This episode was sponsored by The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians, The ACO USA, Women In Motorsports North America in partnership with The Motoring Podcast Network.

    1h 6m
  2. Evening With A Legend: Margie Smith-Haas

    1 DAY AGO

    Evening With A Legend: Margie Smith-Haas

    Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing.  Margie Smith-Haas is a trailblazer in motorsports, renowned for her remarkable contributions to endurance racing, particularly at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. As the first American Woman to compete in this grueling event in 1984 (and 1985), she broke barriers while demonstrating exceptional skill, determination, and composure behind the wheel. Margie’s Le Mans career showcases her ability to tackle the demanding Circuit de la Sarthe, navigating its high-speed straights and challenging turns with precision. Her racing performances outside of Le Mans have earned her widespread respect within the racing community, highlighting her as a role model for aspiring drivers. Balancing technical expertise with endurance, Margie Smith-Haas’s legacy at Le Mans is one of perseverance, professionalism, and passion for the sport.

    48 min
  3. Screen to Speed No.43: Luca Munro, Hangin' with Sim Racing Stars!

    4 DAYS AGO

    Screen to Speed No.43: Luca Munro, Hangin' with Sim Racing Stars!

    In today’s episode, Luca Munro talks about his journey into sim racing from his humble beginnings on the Playstation to taking the plunge into pc racing and rubbing shoulders with the greatest drivers in sim racing. Luca also explains how he got into writing articles for Overtake (a subsidiary of Porsche) and where his love of writing came from. From the highs of winning championships and podium finishes to the lows of unlucky special events, Luca explains all from his point of view. A true advocate of inclusive racing Luca prides himself on being a Screen To Speed Ally and champions charity races such as Race For Mental Health. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

    1h 11m
  4. Brand Image & Customization

    4 DAYS AGO

    Brand Image & Customization

    On Ferrari Friday’s, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market. In this episode of the Ferrari Marketplace Podcast, host William Ross discusses Ferrari’s recent tightening of their car personalization program, limiting what owners can do in terms of customization. He explores the impact of these restrictions on resale value and the buyer’s pool. He criticizes manufacturers like Ferrari and Porsche for enforcing strict post-sale modification guidelines, even for subsequent owners. Through various examples, he highlights the tension between manufacturers wanting to maintain brand integrity and the rights of owners to modify their cars. He also references legal cases, such as Ford’s failed lawsuit against John Cena, to illustrate the complexities of these issues. The episode ends with a call for listener interaction and potential guest appearances to discuss related topics.

    22 min
  5. Best of the Bay (Part 3): Three Genesisisises. They’re Good.

    5 DAYS AGO

    Best of the Bay (Part 3): Three Genesisisises. They’re Good.

    Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. In this episode, Jon reviews three Genesis vehicles during a road test in Santa Cruz. Exploring the Genesis GV80 Coupe, GV80, and G80 sedan, he compares them to other luxury brands like Bentley and Lexus. He discusses his initial skepticism about SUV coupes, his experiences with the vehicles’ infotainment systems, and the pros and cons of their design and performance. He finds the GV80 Coupe particularly impressive for its luxury feel and lessens the sting of its high price point. Jon also mentions how the Genesis brand is evolving its own design language, distinct from other luxury brands. The episode ends with a nod to his favorite, the G80 sedan.

    22 min
  6. John Bond and the rise of Road & Track Magazine

    6 DAYS AGO

    John Bond and the rise of Road & Track Magazine

    Part 1: Luke Chennel - John Bond (1912-1989) and his wife Elaine bought the faltering magazine Road & Track in 1949. Over the course of his ownership and editorship, Bond built the magazine into a major cultural force. This presentation examines the dimensions that Bond engaged with his editorial viewpoint from a wholistic cultural lens. Bond built a durable version of car culture, the practices and values of which remain in many forms today, though under challenge from old and new trends in the automotive industry.  Bond’s version of car enthusiasm stemmed directly from two sources: his education at the General Motors Institute and his enthusiasm for European racing. Road & Track’s coverage of the foreign motorsports scene for some time was the only widely available source material for an American audience. Luke argues that Bond’s two decade editorship (1951-1972) of Road & Track created the foundational dimensions of traditional “car guy” culture, with its familiar and clubby atmosphere familiar to those “in the know,” but also acted in an exclusionary way to women, casual automobile and racing enthusiasts, and those who might have appreciated automobiles from other dimensions than their mechanical design or performance on certain tests. Finally, the presentation examines Bond’s version of car culture in a contemporary light, considering the roles of the changing nature of racing and its relationship to road vehicles, the renaissance in electric vehicles, and debates about mobility in the contemporary climate. Part 2: Kristie Sojka - will explore the progression of gender representation within the time that John Bond owned and edited Road & Track magazine. It will examine all aspects of the publication between the years of 1951-1972, including cover art, article content, photographs, and advertising. The presentation will compare and contrast the first ten years of Bond’s editorship with the last ten years to identify any potential changes in female representation. With the historical perspective of developing gender politics of the time period, the presentation will consider whether these societal shifts had any impact on women’s representation within the pages of the publication. Part 3: Ken Yohn - will explore car culture from an anthropological perspective, as a complex whole combining both behavior and the material objects integral to the behavior. This formulation of culture thus includes material artifacts, rituals, customs, language, beliefs, institutions, and techniques, among other elements. This presentation will address two main questions. As presented in Road & Track, what are the essential elements (behavior and artifacts) of car culture? Second, can we learn anything, or draw non-obvious conclusions about car culture by adopting this type of anthropological perspective?

    1 hr
  7. Drive Thru News #54: It's all Schnitzel!

    FEB 25

    Drive Thru News #54: It's all Schnitzel!

    This episode of The Drive Thru! is the Season 5 Finale, featuring a mix of automotive news, personal anecdotes, and event recaps. The hosts discuss their escapades at a recent bicycle expo, highlighting vintage bike purchases. They then delve into various car-related topics, such as the disappointing Super Bowl car commercials, the performance of new car models, and the revival of classic cars. The show also highlights a comedic segment featuring Florida Man antics, including a lawnmower crash and a high-speed chase in a Dodge Dart. The episode wraps up with a behind-the-scenes look at motorsports and a preview of upcoming events for the new season, so tune in for Episode #54 of The Drive Thru! our monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and entertaining random car-adjacent news.

    1h 26m
  8. Screen to Speed No.42: From Motocross to Commentary: Mike Nause's path through Sim Racing

    FEB 24

    Screen to Speed No.42: From Motocross to Commentary: Mike Nause's path through Sim Racing

    Mike Nause is a professional sim racing commentator who has been in motorsports his whole life. Starting commentary at TRACKILICIOUS and from there started working with SRO, AK Esports, Williams Esports, and other platforms building his character and friends along the way. In this episode, Mike talks about his history with motorsport, sim racing, his pathway into commentary, and being the newest INIT Esports Admin. Also a bonus interview with Stefy Bau and her journey from the start to being a 3x Motocross champion and an inspiration for women across the globe.

    54 min
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Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. The road to success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory

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