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What Should I Buy? - For Teens & First Time Drivers!

Dear Abby: “my daughter Stacy is looking for her first car and has her heart set on a VW bug. Any suggestions?”
It’s not uncommon for us to receive an email or text like this one from friends or co-workers. As fathers of future petrol-heads, we couldn’t resist getting the band back together for yet another What Should I Buy debate. 
Mind you, these messages are sometimes never more detailed than what you heard, but it’s enough to start the conversation. - And like all What Should I Buy (WSIB) episodes… we have some shopping criteria, so the next logical questions are obviously: how old?, how many miles? and what’s your budget?
Tonight we’re bringing together some of the “OG” What Should I Buy crew: Mountain Man Dan, (and) Rob Luhrs, and Mike “Story Time” Crutchfield for this episode, but it wouldn’t be a What Should I Buy? without our panelists William “Big Money” Ross, Mark “The Data Cruncher” Shank, and Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine. 
And in this episode our panel of extraordinary petrol-heads are challenged to find our “first time driver” something that will make their friends go “YOU DROVE THAT AT 16?” 
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00:00:00 Introduction to the Debate
00:00:55 Meet the Panelists
00:02:34 Don's Dilemma: Choosing a Car for His Daughter
00:09:02 First Car Stories: Panelists Share Their Experiences
00:23:09 Manual vs. Automatic: The Great Debate
00:30:12 The Social Impact of Your First Car
00:31:14 Generational Differences in Car Enthusiasm
00:33:42 Safety Features for Teen Drivers
00:37:26 Choosing the Right Car for College
00:39:26 Affordable Car Options Under $10K
00:44:05 The Debate on Older vs. Newer Cars
00:46:22 Practical Considerations for Teen Cars
01:03:27 The Cost of German Car Enthusiasm
01:05:20 Affordable Hybrids for Eco-Conscious Drivers
01:07:04 The Indestructible Nissan Altima
01:11:04 The Versatile Honda Element
01:24:22 Selfish Dad Lightning Round: Dream Cars for $10K
01:32:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Car Masters (Season 6) - The Ferrari Saga

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.
This week William crosses over with Crew Chief Eric from Break/Fix Podcast to talk about the Netflix Series, Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Sixth Season, and the conclusion of their journey into high-end exotics and the Ferrari saga.
Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:37 Reviewing Car Masters on Netflix
02:04 The Mystery of the Bargain Ferraris
06:12 The Gotham Garage Dilemma
15:52 The McLaren Controversy
21:16 Nostalgia Cars and DeLorean Drama
27:03 Unexpected Dealings and Frustrations
27:37 The Humvee and Jaguar Trade Fiasco
28:16 Ferrari and Semi Truck Trade
28:54 Ferrari 308 GTS Market Analysis
30:19 Shop Reactions and Internal Tensions
33:04 Modding the Ferrari 308: Hits and Misses
47:49 The Future of Car Masters
53:09 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

Superstitions & Bizarre Events in Motorsports

Superstitions, both good and evil, common and rare, affect all classes of people and their place in life and have been passed along generation after generation. Auto racing, from its very beginning, is not immune from superstitions - many of which can be described as bizarre and are present in today’s auto racing world.
Al Isselhard is a retired mechanical designer of test equipment for Eastman Kodak Co. and has enjoyed the automobile world in several capacities. He is a big super-modified race fan, collector of tired British sports cars, serious but non-professional race photographer, past crew member on a SCCA race team, race memorabilia and petrolania collector, retired road rallyist and a supporter of the IMRRC.
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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00:00 Introduction to Auto Racing Superstitions
01:59 Origins of Green Car Superstitions
06:09 The Number 13 and Other Unlucky Numbers
08:13 Peanut Shells and Racing Mishaps
10:31 Superstitions Around Photographs and Shaving
12:39 Drivers' Personal Superstitions and Rituals
15:23 Superstitions of Southern Drivers
15:35 Famous Drivers and Their Rituals
16:33 Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Lucky Penny
17:19 Ted Horn's Superstitions and Legacy
18:53 The Clairvoyant's Prediction for François Sivert
21:03 Audience Q&A on Racing Superstitions
24:48 Sponsorship and Closing Remarks

Drive Thru News #50 - Stories that have come back to Haunt us!

This is Episode #50 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. In our 50th episode, we're haunted by stories from earlier Drive Thru's answering the question "where are they now?" Join us next month for our 2024 Holiday Shopping Special! 
Showcase: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
 
00:00:00 Ready... Set... Go!
00:00:32 50th Episode / Halloween Special Costume Reveal! 
00:03:49 Stellantis Restructuring and Industry Changes
00:12:11 California Speed Limit Law
00:19:00 Nissan's New Driving Assist Feature
00:24:23 DC's Traffic Enforcement Issues
00:31:44 Hoonigan's Bankruptcy and Industry Impact
00:35:18 The Evolution of Sim Racing Gear
00:37:34 Formula One Drama: Verstappen and Ricciardo
00:39:31 Toyota's Return to Formula One
00:43:51 Tesla's Delays and Controversies
00:46:22 Whistlin Diesel's Cybertruck Test
01:02:04 Porsche's New Engine Innovation
01:03:28 Honda's New Prelude: A Controversial Comeback
01:04:57 Toyota's GR Corolla in TC America Series
01:09:07 Rivian's Halloween Software Update
01:10:43 Emily in Paris: Renault's Retro Revival
01:13:49 CNC Motorsport's Sierra RS500: A Tribute to the 80s
01:15:53 Tesla's Insurance Dilemma
01:18:40 Fisker's Abandoned Headquarters
01:20:11 Hollywood Stars in Racing
01:27:45 IndyCar's New Street Course
01:34:06 Celebrating 400 Episodes of BreakFix + Bonus Outro!
 
While covering the latest in WRC, WEC and Formula 1 news. Community News brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net, including the HPDEjunkie.com Track Side Report. With hysterical Florida Man stories and much, much more! 
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The return of the Factory 6-speed Manual

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.
This week William discusses the growing trend for 6-speed manuals returning as an available option on  high-end sports, exotic, and hyper-cars. Learn why your next Ferrari should be a Factory Manual.
Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:57 Exploring the Manual Transmission Debate
01:50 Market Trends and Modifications
04:34 Koenigsegg's Innovative Gearbox
06:13 Pagani's Utopia and Manual Gearbox Popularity
07:44 Ferrari's Potential Manual Gearbox
11:07 Market Analysis and Sales Trends
11:49 Case Study: Ferrari F430 Sales
15:09 Exploring Scuderia Conversions and Prices
15:42 Ryan's Car and Inventory Insights
17:11 Ferrari Market Trends and Pricing
17:45 Comparing Ferrari 360 and 430
18:25 The Case for Factory Manual Ferraris
20:09 Engineering Challenges and Emission Standards
22:34 The Vision for a Basic, Analog Ferrari
25:30 Engaging the Community and Final Thoughts
26:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Information

TL:DR - Retro Test Drive, DeLorean DMC-12

For this particular Retro Test Drive, I found myself in the great state of Texas on business with some extra time to visit with friends. With a lot of hand-wringing on the part of Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine, he relented and was willing to let me spend a few hours with his prized, all-original 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#3900. Don reminded me often that I was “one of the few folks that has driven this car in its entire 42 years of being on the road. Be careful with it.” I got this.
This episode has been brought to you in-part by Garage Style Magazine and the DeLorean Legacy Project. Articles from the TL:DR mini-series can be found on gtmotorsports.org; and if you'd like early access to these minisodes, be sure to check out our Patreon.
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00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:32 The Unique Culture of Car Naming
01:10 Retro Test Drive: The DeLorean DMC 12
01:49 Understanding Hero Cars
03:14 Driving Experience and Observations
04:07 Exploring the DeLorean's Design
06:42 Behind the Wheel: First Impressions
07:33 Engine and Driving Dynamics
08:24 Interior Comfort and Ergonomics
08:44 Ergonomics and Driving Challenges
09:48 Exploring Blair Witch Road
10:19 Handling and Performance Insights
11:45 Comparing the DMC 12 to Other Cars
12:43 Is the DMC 12 a Sports Car?
13:54 The Legacy of the DeLorean DMC 12
15:11 Final Thoughts and Appreciation
16:54 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

The Greatest Corvette Story Ever Told (Camoradi #4)

The following episode focuses on the amazing history of the Camoradi #4 Corvette that finished 10th in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. The panel consisted of Richard Prince, author and official photographer for the GM Corvette Race Team; Dominic Testa, owner of the car; Chuck Schroedel, who was a member of the Camoradi team at Le Mans in 1960; and a special guest appearance by Laura Klauser, the GM Sports Car Racing Program Manager.
Each member of the panel gave their insight into the history of the car, while Chuck’s commentary from actually “being there” in ’60 was especially memorable. Ms. Klauser ended the presentation by taking us from Corvette racing in 1960 to the 2024 Corvette Racing programs competing not only in the United States, but in race series around the world.
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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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:16 Panel Introduction and Event Overview
00:01:35 The Camoradi Corvette's Journey Begins
00:03:15 Lucky Kastner's Racing Ambitions
00:06:52 The Camoradi Corvette's Racing Adventures
00:14:29 The Search for the Lost Corvette
00:17:43 Loren Lundberg's Determined Quest
00:25:11 Dominic Testa's Connection to the Corvette
00:34:57 Chuck Schroedel's Le Mans Experience
00:40:50 Driving the Corvette at Le Mans
00:41:48 Reconnecting with the Past
00:43:09 Corvette Shows and Reunions
00:44:10 Racing Adventures and Career Highlights
00:48:06 The Corvette Racing Program
00:50:35 Q&A Session with Chuck and Laura
01:16:41 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
 

The Ferrari F80: A Racecar for the Road

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.
This week William discusses the launch of the new Ferrari F80. There are 35 color options, nine carbon fiber choices, two wheel designs, but can you afford any of them? Tune in to learn more. 
Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
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00:00 Welcome to Ferrari Fridays
00:25 Introduction and Apologies
01:16 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements
01:38 Discussing the Ferrari F80
02:32 First Impressions of the F80
03:15 Design Influences and Features
05:30 Active Aerodynamics and Comparisons
10:58 Mechanical Details of the F80
12:39 Exclusive Ownership and Community
14:51 Discussing the F80's Powertrain
15:43 Ferrari's Impressive Warranty
16:31 Electric Motors and Torque Vectoring
17:11 No Full EV Mode: A Bold Choice
17:49 A Funny Lamborghini Story
18:36 Exploring the F80's Cockpit
19:57 Diving into the F80 Configurator
23:42 Final Thoughts on the F80
25:24 Outro and Additional Content
 

Things Change: 1908 and its significance on American Motorsport

Join us for PART 2 of "Cup Races that lead to American Road Racing!"
Automotive Historian Don Capps is currently engaged in research surrounding the sport and contests sanctioned by the AAA from its beginning, including the American national auto racing championships, until the Contest Board ceased operations at the end of the 1955 season.
Don has been a member of the SAH Board of Directors since 2014 and is now the immediate past president of the Society. He is a member of the Historians Council of the IMRRC and is the co-chair of the Symposium. Capps began following motor sports at an early age while attending races with his father at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta. In addition to motor racing, military and civil aviation and military history have also been lifelong interests that formed early on. Capps holds graduate degrees from the University of South Carolina and George Mason University and has taught history at both the high school and college levels, the latter being The Citadel. He was a faculty member of the Defense Model & Simulation University and spent over three years in Southwest Asia with the Program Executive Office for Simulation Training and Instrumentation.
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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The Gordon Bennett Cup: 1900-1905 (Dr. Pál Négyesi)

Join us for PART 1 of "Cup Races that lead to American Road Racing!"
The Gordon Bennett Cup, held for cars between 1900 and 1905 was the first international racing series. Stemming from an idea by American newspaper magnate, James Gordon Bennett Jr., the Gordon Bennett Cup was set to champion the international auto industry – by allowing national automobile clubs representing France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, the United States and Italy to nominate three entries each. Naturally with the growth of the industry, it became more and more difficult  to find the most suitable candidates. By 1905 the industry became so diverse that it was impossible to hold onto the rules of the Cup, so from 1906 the era of the Grand Prix started. This presentation will provide a short overview of each race, a look at the most important racers and their cars.
Dr. Pál Négyesi is an award-winning automotive historian, publisher, editor and museum professional. He is currently the editor of Rare & Unique Vehicles magazine, which won the 2022 Richard Brigham Award from the Society of Automotive Historians, a consultant to the Institute for Digital Culture at the University of Leicester and a lecturer at the Óbuda University in Hungary. Over the years he authored many different books on the history of the Hungarian motoring industry. He’s also been the publisher of such books as Thomas Ulrich’s 1902 DeDietrich & The Paris-Vienna Race and Alles Mit Motor – Die Standard/Gutbrod Story, which won the 2023 Cugnot Award for books in language other than English from the SAH. He’s also an advisor to private collectors and museums in Hungary, Germany and The Netherlands.
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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Hot August Nights 2024; BLS

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.
Black Label Society - Funeral Bell
Pebble Beach parallels
The Pleasure of a Road Trip with car guys
Our route, over the Eberts Pass and Sonora Pass
Black Label Society - Set You Free
The Donner-Reed Party 
A word on Reno
The Grand Sierra Resort
The Peppermill
An imperfect Air BnB
Black Label Society - Set You Free
Black Label Society and Zakk Wylde
Black Label Society - The Blessed Hellride
Mercedes AMG E55 Barn Find
The “Withnail and I” Jaguar
You need an auto for Pebble, Hot August Nights
E55 wheelbearing letting go?
Hot August Nights like the Ford scene in Britain - its not whether you have a Cortina/Escort, it’s how you have built yours
Forgiato wheels
Forgiato steering wheel
Cars of the Grand Sierra Resort
‘68 Mustang GT with and option pack to make it faster than a GT350
A lovely ‘50 Buick custom
‘66 Fairlane with Coyote swap
‘69 Mustang 351 - J and O’s favourite car of the weekend
Black Label Society - Stillborn
‘69 Pontiac GTO Judge
‘69 Camaro Yenko replica, green with side pipes
Drag racing at the Nuggett
Black Label Society - Stoned and Drunk
Sonora Pass drive home
Cliched car mods
Comparing Pebble and Hot August Nights once more
Freiberger spec Duster
Black Label Society - Set You Free

MOTUL Mobile Racing Laboratory (Patreon Special Re-release)

Are you headed to Road Atlanta this weekend for the Petit LeMans? Be sure to check out the MOTUL Mobile Racing Oil Laboratory in the Fan Zone. But if you don't have that chance, join us on this virtual tour of the Lab. This episode was recorded on-site courtesy of the MOTUL team.
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