From Porsche Intern to Podcast Host: Dan Pilling’s Journey Through Motorsports and Tech

Break/Fix podcast hosts Dan Pilling, a car enthusiast whose passion for autos began early in life, cemented by an internship with Porsche Cars Great Britain. Dan's career mixed technology and motorsports, collaborating with Microsoft and teams like Lotus, Williams, and Mercedes F1. Moving to the U.S., he continued working with various motorsports teams and recently launched his own podcast, "Danny P on Cars," to share stories from the car community. In this episode, Dan discusses his journey, car culture differences between the UK and the U.S., his new podcast, and addresses personal automotive tastes and experiences.

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00:00 Meet Dan Pilling: From Porsche to Microsoft

01:32 Dan's Early Love for Cars

02:14 Internship at Porsche and Career Decisions

04:18 Microsoft and Formula 1 Partnerships

09:38 Technology in Formula 1

14:15 Comparing Formula 1 and Other Motorsports

22:18 Danny P on Cars: The Podcast Journey

28:14 Car Culture: UK vs. USA

29:44 Exploring American Car Culture

30:04 Differences Between US and European Cars

31:58 The Intersection of Car Communities

33:16 Pacific Northwest Car Scene

36:53 Collector Car Market Insights

38:31 Criminal Record Cars

43:09 Guilty Pleasure Cars

44:30 Hero Cars and Disappointments

48:32 Upcoming Projects and Bucket List Guests

53:22 Final Thoughts and Promotions

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