BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Evening With A Legend: Jim Busby

Evening With A Legend is a series of presentations exclusive to Legends of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans giving us an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you. By sharing stories and highlights of the big event, you get a chance to become part of the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing.
In 1978, Jim Busby debut in the Le Mans 24H in a Porsche 935 from Kremer Racing, and finished in 6th position overall. His enduring association with BFGoodrich began with the 1982 Le Mans 24H when his Porsche 924 Carrera GTR won the GT class using BFG's road-specification tires; and they remain his sponsors and tire suppliers during his 1984 return to Le Mans with a Group C2 Lola-Mazda. In subsequent seasons he concentrated on managing the team, and perhaps his finest victory came in the 1989 Daytona 24H when John Andretti, Bob Wollek and Derek Bell shared the win in the Miller High Life Porsche 962. Jim sold his team in 1990, and move on to other projects and racing. Busby himself may not admit it, but he is regarded as one of the worlds best Porsche specialists from the 1970s and 80s. Jim now spends his time in Newport Beach, California with his wife.
This Evening With A Legend was hosted by David Spitzer from the ACO USA.
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00:00 Jim Busby's Early Racing Career
00:44 Jim's Association with BFGoodrich
01:04 Jim's Notable Victories and Team Management
01:32 Introduction of Host David Spitzer
02:22 Jim Busby's First Le Mans Experience
04:18 The Mystique and Danger of Le Mans
05:13 Building a Winning Team for Le Mans
07:47 The Unique Experience of Racing at Le Mans
12:51 The Importance of Staying Out of the Pits
13:35 The Le Mans Experience Beyond the Racetrack
16:27 BFGoodrich and the Journey to Le Mans
17:54 The Challenges of Racing with BFGoodrich Tires
22:49 The 1982 Le Mans Controversy
24:41 The Kramer Brothers' Racing Legacy
25:11 Qualifying Drama and Engine Troubles
26:06 Rebuilding the Engine in the Rain
27:31 Winning Against All Odds
28:07 The Importance of Porsche
29:42 Le Mans Politics and American Teams
30:17 Excitement for Le Mans 2023
31:27 Challenges of Racing at Le Mans
32:50 Reflections on Racing and Politics
37:00 Co-Drivers and Racing Stories
43:10 Innovations and Hot Rod Culture
45:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.

Screen to Speed No.13: Bell Wells (@StormMalina): Sim Racing and Streaming with iRacing

In Episode 13 of INIT Talks, host Elz Indriani (@elzindriani) welcomes Bell Wells (@Stormmalina), a passionate sim racer and streamer specializing in iRacing. Bell shares her journey into the world of competitive sim racing and how she’s built an engaging online presence while mastering one of the most realistic racing simulators.
This episode delves into Bell’s experiences in the virtual racing community, from honing her skills on iRacing to connecting with fans through her streams. She discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing competitive racing with content creation, offering insights into how she keeps her audience entertained while pursuing her racing goals.
Whether you’re an iRacing enthusiast, a streamer, or someone inspired by stories of passion and perseverance, this episode is packed with motivation and valuable tips. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with StormMalina, as she shares her love for racing and her vision for the future of sim racing.
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:00:34 Meet the Hosts: Els and Belle
00:01:31 Technical Difficulties and NASCAR Chicago Recap
00:02:30 Sim Racing and Streaming Journey
00:05:07 Pets and Personal Life 07:19 Racing in iRacing and Favorite Series
00:24:59 Porsche E Cup Experience
00:32:28 Balancing Streaming and Personal Life
00:42:54 Passion for Racing and Gaming
00:43:29 iRating and Track Challenges
00:46:00 First Wins and Racing Experiences
00:56:48 Streaming and Community
01:06:12 Learning and Practicing Tracks
01:09:58 Favorite and Least Favorite Tracks
01:12:24 Real-Life Racing Aspirations
01:21:59 Nervousness and Confidence in Racing
01:25:05 Different Streaming Styles
01:26:40 Nostalgia for the Past
01:27:05 Global Connections
01:28:27 League vs. Official Races
01:29:18 Screen to Speed Events
01:42:44 Building and Learning from PCs
01:45:51 The Fun of Sim Racing
01:52:22 Drifting and Dirt Racing
02:01:52 Wrapping Up and Social Media
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

TL:DR - Retro Test Drive - Renault R5 Turbo II

For this particular Retro Test Drive, They say, "never drive your heroes" ... but when someone approaches you and says "I need you to run an errand for me, and please take my car" - then hands you an odd looking set of keys which unlocks a gateway to the past, its really hard to say no.
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00:00 Retro Test Drive: Renault R5 Turbo II
01:00 First Impressions and Historical Context
02:58 Design and Engineering of the R5
06:15 Driving Experience and Performance
08:26 Final Verdict and Conclusion
09:22 Closing Remarks and Future Content
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What if there was no sound? (An audio journey in Motorsports)

Can you imagine a world where "ladies and gentlemen ... start your engines" doesn't have the same meaning as it used to? Many of our guests when asked the Pit Stop question, "What would be different once the evolution has taken hold?" Their overwhelming consensus is the lack of sound, which begs the question: What if there was no sound in racing?
In this special episode of Break Fix, we take you, our loyal listener, on an audio journey through an entire race weekend at Road Atlanta and explore all the different ways that sound influences the race experience.
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00:00 The Importance of Sound in Racing
01:00 Electric Cars and the Future of Racing Sound
01:20 Memorable Racing Sounds
01:39 A Journey Through Road Atlanta
14:30 Race Day Preparations
14:45 The Motul Racing Lab
28:11 The Race Begins
38:12 The Final Laps
40:20 Reflecting on the Future of Motorsports
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Screen to Speed No.12: Jess (@Jessgames95): Sim Racing, Commentary, and F1 2024

In Episode 12 of INIT Talks, host Elz Indriani (@elzindriani) is joined by Jess (@Jessgames95), a skilled sim racer and commentator with a passion for F1 2024. Jess shares her unique journey in the sim racing world, balancing competitive gameplay with her role as a commentator, offering an insider’s perspective on the racing community.
This episode dives into Jess’s experiences as a voice of the sport, from analyzing high-stakes races to connecting with fans through her engaging commentary. She also discusses her love for sim racing, how F1 2024 continues to challenge and inspire her, and her goals to elevate the racing scene while supporting other enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a fan of Formula 1, enjoy sim racing, or want to learn more about the art of sports commentary, this episode is packed with insights, personal stories, and tips from a rising star in the F1 gaming community. Tune in for an exciting conversation with Jessgames95!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Hawkwind & The History of Lidar

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.
Jon shares an in-depth discussion on the role and technological evolution of LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) in autonomous vehicles. Jon delves into a presentation by Valeo, exploring how LIDAR sensors function as part of an autonomous vehicle's perception system. He highlights that while Elon Musk dismisses LIDAR in favor of other technologies, major German automakers like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi integrate LIDAR with their partnerships. Through anecdotes from a Society of Automotive Engineers event, Jon describes the advances in LIDAR resolution, from early basic units to the sophisticated systems able to detect minute details. The presentation by Raphael, a skilled engineer from Valeo, emphasized the importance of integrating LIDAR with existing automotive systems and discussed challenges such as weather conditions and sensor standardization. He contextualizes this discussion within the history and future trajectory of automotive technology, comparing it to his classic collection of vehicles and bikes.
Hawkwind -Master of the Universe
An Introduction to Lidar, by someone who can’t remember what the acronym stands for
Wisk, the flying car people
Tristram Shandy
The Presenter, Rafael Fors
Data point capture and the measure of the rate of progress. 44k to 12.5 million is the corrected, key data point I got wrong (go me!)
J saw the rise of Nvidia coming, thanks to researching robot cars
David Beckham’s football boot as a metaphor, Valeo is the boot not the player
Top Trumps slide on the performance
Foxconn and the coming Chinese EV invasion
Valeo Scala 3
Hawkwind - Moonglum (chorus)
Audi’s 15 year built in obsolesense
Hawkwind - Spirit of the Age
A digression on Audi’s fake exhausts
BMW design has badly lost it’s way
Hawkwind - The Right to Decide
Hawkwind - Psy Power
Scala 2’s wash wipe looks like the ones on J and M’s 1990 Ford Sierra Ghia
A stupid question?
Waymo a user?
Hawkwind - Moonglum (solo)
Conclusions: the true value of Lidar, and a prediction of flying cars
Hawkwind - Spirit of the Age
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Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Living Loud, Living Fast: Connections between Musicians & Motorsports

Living Loud and Living Fast will explore the connections between musicians and motorsports. Highlighting how several well-known professional musicians from diverse genres took their interest in high-performance vehicles to regional, national, and sometimes international levels of motor racing competition.
Mark Howell is a professor of Communications at Northwestern Michigan College. Prior to NMC, he was a visiting assistant professor in the Department of American Thought and Language at Michigan State University.
As a Motorsports historian, Dr. Howell has published numerous articles and two books: From Moonshine to Madison Avenue: A Cultural History of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series (1997) and Motorsports and American Culture: From Demolition Derbies to NASCAR (2014). 
Since 2011, he has been a Senior Writer for frontstretch.com, where his essays appear every Wednesday during the racing season. Dr. Howell also spent three years (2001-2003) as a part-time crew member with Brett Bodine Racing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, and has worked closely with drivers Hut Stricklin, Kenny Wallace, and Todd Bodine.
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00:00 Meet Mark Howell
01:13 Exploring Musicians in Motorsports
06:01 Johnny Clay: From Jazz to Racing
07:22 George Harrison and Mark Knopfler's Racing Inspirations
09:33 Musicians Turned Racers: Success and Failures
11:54 Tommy Borgud: The Drummer Racer
16:20 Musicians in Motorsports: Various Stories
20:54 Marty Robbins: The Racing Legend
24:23 Conclusion and Audience Interaction
30:48 Closing Remarks and Credits
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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.

Drive Thru News #46 - Forza Ferrari at Le Mans, Again!

Episode #46 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. This month we kick it into high gear covering some special events we attended in June, along with Ferrari's second win in over 50 years at the Le Mans 24 hours! #forzaferrari
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
00:01:21 Cybertruck First Impressions
00:10:52 Le Mans 24 Hours Recap
00:21:35 Detroit Adventures and Blind Logic Premiere
00:26:41 Cadillac Celestiq and EV Market Trends
00:38:24 GTI Club Sport: Is It Worth It?
00:40:58 The Hybrid 911: A Purist's Nightmare?
00:44:23 Stellantis Surprises: Fiat 500 and Wagoneer S
00:47:40 Ford vs. Chevy: The Hybrid Debate
00:51:56 The Maverick: A Perfect Fit for Small Deliveries?
00:54:36 The Supra's Farewell: A Missed Opportunity?
00:58:09 Renault's EV Revival: Twingo and Alpine
01:02:23 The Color Conundrum: Car Colors on the Decline
01:07:24 Fisker's Bankruptcy: The End of the Ocean?
01:09:22 Lost and Found: Volkswagen's Secret VR6
01:17:36 Elon's Moon Trip and Tesla's Business Model
01:18:55 Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck Delays
01:19:39 Cybertruck Wiper Blade Issues
01:21:04 Tesla vs. F-150 Lightning Drag Race
01:22:09 Whistlin Diesel and the Cybertruck
01:25:42 Cher's Ferrari Auction
01:31:13 Rich People Things: Buying Willow Springs
01:33:51 Florida Man Adventures
01:43:06 Motorsports News and Events
01:50:49 Closing Announcements and Special Mentions
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Screen to Speed No.11: Annemarie Depasquale: Sim Racing and Streaming F1 2024

In Episode 11 of INIT Talks, host Elz Indriani (@elzindriani) chats with Annemarie Depasquale (@Dstinct_Artemis), a passionate sim racer, streamer, and content creator. Specializing in F1 2024, Annemarie shares her journey into the world of sim racing and how her love for Formula 1 has shaped her gaming and streaming career.
This episode delves into Annemarie’s experiences as a competitive sim racer, her approach to creating engaging content, and her passion for connecting with the F1 gaming community. She discusses the challenges of streaming while staying competitive and her drive to inspire others to pursue their passion for racing and eSports.
Whether you’re a fan of F1 2024, a sim racer looking to level up, or someone curious about the life of a content creator, this episode is packed with motivation, personal stories, and insights into the vibrant world of F1 gaming. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with Dstinct_Artemis!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

What’s a Porsche Purist anyway? (Patreon Special Re-release)

We spend some extra time with Lee Raskin talking about vintage Porsche's and his thoughts on "Porsche Purism" in today's enthusiast world.
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00:00 Haunted Transmission Tales
01:03 James Dean's Car Mysteries
03:13 Porsche and Boxster Discussions
05:48 Porsche Club Memories
12:18 Porsche's Financial Struggles and Tractors
19:34 Lost and Found: Porsche Stories
21:54 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
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Screen to Speed No.10: Cierra (@Cierraces): Sim Racing, Streaming, and Building a Community

In Episode 10 of INIT Talks, host Elz Indriani (@elzindriani) sits down with Cierra (@Cierraces), a talented sim racer, streamer, and content creator. Cierra shares her journey into sim racing, how she built her online presence, and her passion for creating an inclusive and welcoming space for racing enthusiasts.
This episode highlights Cierra’s experiences as a streamer, from navigating the competitive world of sim racing to engaging with her growing community. She talks about the challenges of balancing content creation with her racing goals and how she stays motivated to inspire others, especially women, to join the sim racing world.
Whether you’re into sim racing, interested in streaming or looking for inspiration from a rising star in the racing community, this episode offers a mix of personal stories, insights, and encouragement. Tune in to hear Cierra’s story and her vision for the future of sim racing!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

David & Goliath: 914 vs 917 at LeMans 1970 (Patreon Special Re-release)

As we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the 24hrs of LeMans we #tbt and geek out with Rick Barnett from the Concours at Pasadera about how the Porsche 914-6 GT took on the infamous Porsche 917 during the 1970 LeMans 24 hours. 
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00:00 Rick's Car Collection
00:49 The 914 Wide Body Story
01:45 David and Goliath: 914 vs. 917
04:56 Porsche vs. Ferrari Rivalry
05:39 Choosing Between 959 and F40
08:28 Conclusion and Call to Action
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