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Race cars often take on some outlandish designs and rule-bending technology in their never-ending quest to go fast. Meet some of the more notable characters in the ragtag gang of unlikely speed demons.

Imagine a mile of open pavement in front of you, and no fear of a speeding ticket or jail time. Seems like a dream, but it’s a reality for drivers at The Texas Mile. Listen in as Scott and Kurt describe why the Texas Mile is such a unique test of speed

It’s 12.9 miles of test-track that the auto manufacturers love to use as a standard for performance. But why there? Scott and Kurt explore some of the more colorful characteristics of The 'Ring, and fill you in on some tips that you can employ to stay safe if you wish to test your mettle on "The Green Hell".

We love sedans for a number of reasons – dependability, practicality, safety…and any number of other boring traits. But now it’s time for you allow Scott and Kurt to fill-you-in on the newest, most-powerful and fastest sedans on the market – and all of them are less than $50,000!

The Thrust SSC is the only car to officially break the sound barrier. Listen in as Scott tells you all about the car, the team and the driver that made it all possible.

Is there something…anything, automotive-related, that you’ve always wanted to do but just haven’t had the time or money? Well, maybe this is the kick-in-the-pants that you need to do it.