Cold Start

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Cold Start

An abrupt dive into automotive culture. No need for intros, just straight to talking about cars, motorsports, and anything automotive.

  1. 4D AGO

    Why Sebring Sucks: More US Racetracks

    The conversation about racetracks continues from Episode 14, but now venturing outside of California to some tracks across the country. Todd and Sylas debate which tracks are worth the visit and which are overrated. Shockingly, when bumps are your only racetrack characteristic, it doesn't make for an enticing experience. Listen to find out why Sebring sucks, and opinions about other famous US racetracks.  Cold Start Hint: One of the fastest production street cars (non-EV)   Answer to Episode 16 Cold Start: "Big Red", the Save Mart shopping cart

    44 min

  2. JUN 10

    Idling with Sonoma Raceway GM, Brian Flynn

    General Manager and EVP of Sonoma Raceway, Brian Flynn, joins us to talk about his history working in the NASCAR industry with Richard Petty, as well as giving us his thoughts on the current state of NASCAR and how it's changed in the modern era. And of course, we talk about Todd and Sylas's home track, Sonoma Raceway, and learn more about the inner workings of operating an internationally recognized race facility.  Cold Start Hint: The mascot for one of Sonoma Raceway's main sponsors   Episode 15 Cold Start Answer: MFG Road Course Sprint Car (Pikes Peak Special)

    58 min

  3. JUN 3

    Pikes Peak Special

    The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the second-oldest auto race in America that most Americans have never heard of or watched. Since testing on the mountain has started for this year's race, Todd and Sylas cover the fascinating history of the race and Sylas shares some of his personal insights of the logistics of how a race is held on a public road that ends at the summit of a mountain over 14,000ft.  Cold Start Hint: it has a wing the size of a picnic table   Episode 14 Cold Start Answer: Radical SR3 XXR

    53 min

  4. MAY 27

    Favorite California Racetracks

    With so many racetracks across America, where else do you start the conversation than with the ones in your own backyard? Todd and Sylas chat about the tracks they have driven and whether they are worth the hype, or not. Starting in California, the guys talk about Sonoma Raceway, Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and more. Cold Start Hint: powered by a motorcycle engine but has four wheels   Episode 13 Cold Start Answer: EuroNASCAR

    56 min

  5. MAY 20

    Idling with EuroNASCAR Driver, Nick Strickler

    From racing short track in the United States to NASCAR in Europe, Nick Strickler is the definition of a grass roots racing hero. Listen to his wild story of how he got into motorsports and made his way to EuroNASCAR, an interesting series in and of itself. He even keeps that same grass roots mindset as he continues to add to his racing resume, driving anything and everything to add to his skillset. Cold Start Hint: it's V8 but with an accent   Episode 12 Cold Start Answer: Jim Russell Lola B07/20 Formula 3

    49 min

  6. MAY 14

    Checkered Past: 0 to Formula 3 in 5 Months

    In this episode  of "Checkered Past" (our series about Sylas and Todd's racing pasts), Todd takes us back to how he got his start in racing -- diving head first into the deep end, moving from street cars to high downforce open wheel racecars in just over 5 months. A saga about triumphant highlights and character-building lowlights, this is the tale of rapid immersion into a life of racing. Cold Start Hint: it's not a street car    Episode 11 Cold Start Answer: Mitsubishi Delica L300 Star Wagon Turbo D

    1h 5m

  7. MAY 6

    Idling with Club Wheelhouse GM, Bailey Smith

    Our first guest on the Cold Start podcast! Bailey Smith, the General Manager of Club Wheelhouse, tells his story of moving from Florida to California to work within the automotive industry and pursue his passion of cars. From road tripping an imported Mitsubishi Delica van across the country to rebuilding an FD RX-7 to be the ultimate back road carver, it's apparent his joy and love of cars comes from the adventures and experiences they can provide.  Cold Start Hint: roll coal brotherrr!   Episode 9 Cold Start Answer: BMW SpecE30 again...

    52 min

  8. APR 29

    Checkered Past: Sylas Gets Disqualified

    In the first episode of a new series covering some of Sylas and Todd's racing stories, Sylas tells the story of how a rivalry between West Coast and East Coast leads to being disqualified from a national race in 2018. A tale of high emotions, malicious intent, totaled cars, and misread rules shows the not so fun side of club racing. You won't want to miss this one! Cold Start Hint: we've used this one before.    Episode 9 Cold Start Answer: 2019 Toro Rosso F1

    42 min
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An abrupt dive into automotive culture. No need for intros, just straight to talking about cars, motorsports, and anything automotive.

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