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Drive Thru News #40 - Would you like cheese on that?

Episode #40 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We're revisiting the entirety of Season 4 with our BEST OF FLORIDA MAN stories in an episode we're calling "Would you like cheese on that?"
If you missed the original version of this from Season 1 of Break/Fix, check out "Would you like fries with that?"
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
00:00:33 Florida Man Stories Begin
00:01:28 Michigan Man and His Cow
00:02:36 Nebraska's Moving Violation
00:04:56 DUI Dog Driver in Colorado
00:06:26 Florida Man's Cemetery Crash
00:08:08 Pennsylvania's Flying Car
00:09:18 Netflix's Florida Man Review
00:12:28 Tesla Uber Experience
00:14:48 Tesla's Full Self-Driving Fails
00:19:47 Ohio's Buffalo Wild Wings Incident
00:21:13 Indiana Pikachu on a Lawnmower
00:22:30 Florida Man Google Search Fun
00:23:44 Oregon Man Makes it Rain
00:24:51 Florida's Pickup Truck Parking Ban
00:29:16 Carvana Sells Another Stolen Car
00:35:03 Charity License Plates and Their Purpose
00:35:53 Florida Man's Cardboard License Plate
00:36:54 Wooden 2CV: A Carpenter's Masterpiece
00:39:19 Public Urination in France
00:43:30 Jet Ski Motorcycle: Florida Man's Ingenious Ride
00:45:39 Hamster Wheel Across the Atlantic
00:48:27 Convertible Crown Victoria: A Gambler 500 Special
00:50:35 Naked Man in a Swamp: Florida Man's Escape Plan
00:53:51 High-Speed Chase in a Rolls Royce Phantom
00:55:03 Tesla Crash Caught on Camera
00:56:53 Drunk Driver Calls 911 on Police
00:59:26 Meth and Power Wheels: A Dangerous Combination
01:00:29 Excavator Crashes into Walmart
01:01:04 Dodge Challenger Launched into Canal
01:03:08 Bird Poop or Vandalism?
01:04:45 Michigan Man's Drunken Owl Watching
01:09:15 Conclusion and Farewell

The battle for Land Speed Records (George Webster)

The battle for the Land Speed Record in the 1960s - Campbell, the Arfons, and Breedlove. 
From the archives of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) comes the digitally remastered version of "Land Speed Records" 2014 presentation by George Webster as part of their Center Conversations series. Learn about the post-war through 1965 period in the motorsports discipline of land speed records in places like Daytona Beach, the Bonneville Salt Flats, the United Kingdom and Ayers Rock in Australia with notable racers like Campbell, the Arfons and Breedlove. 
CHECK OUT THE FULL-LENGTH VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE!
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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Geared for Life (Bryce Kenny)

Since his 2016 debut, our guest has earned multiple awards including the 2021 Outreach Award for his work helping those in need and making positive contributions to the community. He also set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the fastest speed in a monster truck and was the first driver to hit triple mile per hour digits in the sport. Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver, piloting the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior.
In recent years, Bryce has become an inspirational speaker and travels the country speaking to audiences of all ages about finding the courage to chase your dreams and overcome fear. His newest book, Geared for Life, guides readers to become unstuck in life and shift into the next gear to make a lasting impact on the world. And he’s here with us to share his Road to Success story with you! 
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00:00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
00:00:27 Meet Bryce Kenny: Monster Jam Driver
00:01:45 Bryce's Early Life in Drag Racing
00:03:59 Transition to Monster Jam
00:07:09 Learning the Ropes of Monster Jam
00:15:01 The Influence of Gravedigger
00:18:37 Bryce's Passion for Motorsports
00:27:01 Writing 'Geared for Life'
00:33:57 Embracing Inconvenience for Growth
00:34:50 Defining Your Best Self
00:36:23 The Power of Pushing Beyond Comfort
00:40:17 Imposter Syndrome: Believe Until You Become
00:44:34 Learning from Failure
00:54:37 The Role of Communication in Motorsport
01:00:24 Bryce Kenny's Future Plans
01:05:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 

Model Citizen Diecast (Patrick Strong)

Scale model cars are an important storytelling device. They give us a visual representation of what matters to us as vehicle enthusiasts. Models allow us to display the stories that forge our passion. Maybe you want a model on your desk of the car you drove on your first date or maybe you want to fill a display case with a model of every car to ever win Le Mans.
Model Citizen Diecast seeks to educate and inform enthusiasts about the stories behind the models, both to help new collectors grow in their appreciation, and to build a greater sense of community among veterans in the hobby. Patrick Strong has been a collector and dealer of fine scale model cars for over thirty years, and hand-selects each model that he carries to reflect his demand for precision detailing and for compelling stories. And he’s here to share his story with you!
This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?
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00:00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
00:00:27 The Importance of Scale Models
00:01:01 Introducing Patrick Strong
00:01:38 Inspiration from Garage Style Magazine
00:03:41 Patrick's Early Passion for Model Cars
00:05:26 Childhood Memories and Collecting
00:07:20 The Evolution of Model Car Collecting
00:09:15 The Shift to 1:18 Scale Models
00:17:57 The Impact of Hot Wheels and Matchbox
00:21:39 The Rise of Premium Diecast Models
00:29:23 Regional Differences in Model Availability
00:31:26 Franklin Mint and Collector Trends
00:37:13 The Shift to 1:43 Scale Models
00:39:20 Economic Factors in Model Production
00:40:50 Advice for New Collectors
00:42:38 Investment vs. Passion in Collecting
00:45:57 Determining Model Car Value
00:48:42 Curating and Selling Model Cars
01:05:10 The Modded Diecast Market
01:09:24 Future of Model Citizen Diecast
01:11:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 

Tales from the Garage (Rodney Kemerer)

Tonight’s guest understands that car stories can be the gateway to every aspect of our lives. His heartfelt book – half memoir, half the memories of others – is truly a pop culture snapshot of modern society told through the lens of the automobile. Author, Rodney Kemerer’s tales might appear to be about cars, but they are also tales of an American life and the many objects that embody and reflect it. So pull up a chair and your favorite beverage as you meet a new friend who is happy to share his favorite Tales From the Garage.
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?
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00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
01:00 Meet Rodney Kemmerer
01:16 Rodney's Early Car Memories
02:34 The Evolution of Car Enthusiasm
03:28 Rodney's Writing Journey
04:53 The Birth of Tales from the Garage
11:54 The Honda Accord Story
17:59 The Mercedes Benz Project
20:12 The Sanctuary of the Garage
20:33 The Emotional Connection with Cars
21:08 The Sanctuary of the Garage
21:36 The Art of Detailing
22:19 The Luxury of Garage Design
23:13 Conversational Writing Style
24:21 Self-Publishing Journey
26:12 Challenges and Rewards of Self-Publishing
35:13 Future Projects and Reflections
36:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Pixels to Pavement: How K-53 is blending Sim Racing & Motorsports (Trevor Marks)

From Formula 1 to the gritty world of rally racing, tonight's guests' expertise in esports and Motorsports is setting the pace for this dynamic industry. Trevor Marks. is not just another gearhead; he's the Founder of K53, a consulting firm with its sights set toward the convergence of sim racing, esports and motorsports. 
And he’s here to tell us about his Road to Success, his partnership with Torque Atlanta, one of the most thrilling racing simulation venues in the world, and how this haven for racing enthusiasts combines cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences to put YOU in the driver's seat.
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00:00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
00:00:37 Meet Trevor Marks: Founder of K53
00:01:36 Trevor's Journey into Esports
00:05:50 Rediscovering Sim Racing
00:10:29 Impact of the Pandemic on Sim Racing
00:14:15 Challenges and Opportunities in Sim Racing
00:19:55 Bridging the Gap: Sim Racing and Real Motorsports
00:35:08 Calibrating Motion Simulators
00:36:03 Forza Motorsport vs. Gran Turismo
00:38:21 The Best Racing Simulators
00:42:27 Rally Racing and Personal Goals
00:46:45 Sim Racing Community and eSports
00:53:09 Torque Motorsports and Sim Racing Facilities
00:56:19 Building Your Sim Racing Setup
01:01:21 Encouraging Diversity in Motorsports
01:05:54 What's Next for Trevor?
01:06:30 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

Colin Garrett & the 11/11 Veterans Project

The last time we saw our guest he was suiting up to attack the track at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) behind the wheel of the Rooster Hall Racing BMW M2 in his inaugural season. Fast forward an entire year and Colin Garrett is the newly crowned TCX Class Champion in the SRO World Challenge TC America series. And he’s here to share some incredible stories of racing, discuss new trends in motorsports, and bring you up to speed on his unique mission of advocacy and social impact. 
This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School. 
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00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
01:01 Meet Colin Garrett: From NASCAR to TCX Champion
01:37 Colin's Early Racing Journey
02:30 Progression Through the Ranks
03:47 Challenges and Triumphs in NASCAR
06:54 Transition to Road Racing
12:34 Coaching and iRacing Insights
21:21 Sim Racing Realism
21:46 2023 Season Highlights
22:07 Road to America Redemption
23:08 Rivalries and Incidents
23:50 The Honda Tension
24:07 Mental Coaching and Focus
25:02 1111 Veterans Project
32:03 Braille Paint Scheme
34:16 Future Aspirations
37:04 Bucket List Tracks and Cars
38:53 Garage 56 Experience
40:05 Shoutouts and Promotions
 

Chauffeured Transport Solutions - Ron Gil’s SEDANZ

While in school, our guest needed a job with a flexible schedule in order to work around his college classes.  With the help from his family, he purchased his first “black car” a Lincoln Town Car in late 2007. As he quickly learned the potential of the black car business, Ron Gil founded Sedanz and never looked back. 
Ron wanted to make sure each chauffeur would treat Sedanz clients the way he would treat them, providing that next level, personal touch, to every ride. And while Sedanz operates out of New York City, their fleet reaches beyond the tri-state area. They have secured trips for their clients in all major cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, London, Paris, Stockholm and beyond. And Ron’s with us tonight to tell his story, about  a young entrepreneur who at the time did not know where his black car gig would take him.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:27 Ron Gill's Early Career and First Black Car
03:30 Challenges and Growth in the Black Car Business
05:42 Impact of the Pandemic on the Business
10:22 Navigating the Competitive Car Service Industry
15:04 Luxury Vehicles and Client Preferences
19:57 Modern Limo Conversions and Smooth Driving Techniques
22:12 Smooth Rides and Vehicle Maintenance
22:59 The Art of the Limo Stop
24:03 Chauffeur Expertise and City Knowledge
26:21 Customer Service and Chauffeur Training
28:38 Vehicle Maintenance and EV Considerations
31:52 Detailing and Keeping Cars Pristine
36:43 Balancing Work and Personal Life
40:56 Future of the Black Car Industry
42:11 Family Business and Final Thoughts

Van Fire, Slayer, and an Alfa 33: A California Street Burnout Saga

Jon Summers is The Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing, technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. Hailing from California, he collects cars and bikes built with plenty of cheap and fast, and not much reliable. On his show, he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, and motoring travel.
Special Guest Dinsmore Greep!
Topics Covered on this Episode:
c.2010 Mercedes Sprinter 2.2 litre turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
In praise of Mercedes cruise control - stalk
C.2015 Mercedes Sprinter Supermarket refrigerated delivery van, automatic
M beats the governor with a neutral drop
Sprinter vs. VW Crafter 
A fiery Sprinter and a ten mile tail back on the A38
A fiery Ford Orion
A Fiat Ducato, a lost crabstick and a Cornish dry stone wall 
Slayer - Die By The Sword
Dukes of Hazzard in a Citroen C35
Driving 7.5 ton trucks on a car license in England; U-haul rentals in the US
Mercedes 308
The white/work van “get out of the way” effect
2010 Fiat Ducato
2010 Renault Master
VW Crafter, “shat nav”, and narrow Devon lanes
“Floor it and get throught, that’ll be the answer”
“At Dagenham and Dartford”
A can of beer in a Ford Transit
J’s brown ‘93 Ford Econoline
An unintentional burnout on California Street, San Francisco
Judas Priest and Steel Panther in San Jose
J’s bespoke fitting of a velour driver seat from the Econoline Chateaux
A bachelor party LDV duallie taking up 8 parking places
A Ginster’s pasty
Early noughties Ford Transits - fast!
Gated communities of Cornwall
Slayer - Spirit In Black
Turning in Driveways
Memories of a Rental House in Reading; an Alfa 33 on the lawn; strimming the lawn  
Greep’s Corsa VXR
125mph Mitsubishi
M’s BMW M2, Nissan 350Z and Honda CBR600RR: fettling required
A sidebar on Slayer
Vauxhall Cavalier SRi
Peugeot 309
Gixxer and potholes
M’s Fiesta ST Broken Throttle body
Dio at the Hammersmith Odeon and Pee in the Radiator of a Ford Sierra
Fixing Overheating by running the Heater
Mad Max Falcon
Ronin Audi S8
Sux 6000 (Robocop) 
Toyota Yaris and Corolla GR
Greep experiences a Tesla
BMW CE04 electric moped
Revel (who have since left San Francisco)
J needs 50mph, not 30mph from his e moped
Music sampled on this episode: 
Slayer - Altar of Sacrifice
Slayer - The AntiChrist
Slayer - Behind the Crooked Cross
Slayer - South of Heaven
Slayer - I Don’t Want To Hear It
Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
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Drive Thru News #39 - Annual Holiday Shopping Guide, 2023

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we’ve put together a menu of automotive, motorsport and random car-adjacent news. It’s that time of year again… to answer the age old question “what do you want for the holidays?” – Most of the time we’ve already bought what we needed throughout the season, but your loved ones really want to get you *something*
Tune in to Episode #39 for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE. Pick up some great ideas for gifts for yourself or your favorite hobbyist, enthusiast or petrol-head in your life. For a list of all the gifts and promotions mentioned on this episode check out the show notes on gtmotorsports.org
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:52 Holiday Shopping Guide
00:02:47 Piloti Shoes and Accessories
00:05:11 Motul 300V Candles
00:07:58 Creative Drinking Tumblers
00:09:23 Lydia Fenet's Gavel Charm Necklace
00:10:13 Mecham On Time Auctions
00:11:03 Lego Car Models
00:13:47 Model Car Collecting
00:17:40 Books for Car Enthusiasts
00:29:43 Lance Lambert's Storytelling Mastery
00:30:06 Phil Berg and the Ultimate Garages
00:30:47 Bargain Find: Enzo Ferrari Biography
00:31:39 Vintage Motor Books: A Treasure Trove
00:32:25 Brock Yates and the Cannonball Run
00:33:22 Monaco Motor Racing by Edward Quinn
00:33:54 Bryce Kenney's Geared for Life
00:35:56 Rodney Kemmerer's Tales from the Garage
00:39:11 Supporting the Arts: UntidyVenus and Bob Gillespie
00:41:34 Vintage Auto Posters and Kelly Telfer
00:48:17 Exploring Motorsport Watches
01:00:26 Luxury Gadgets and Exo Cars
01:03:14 Exploring Iconic Cars
01:03:42 Luxury Go-Karts and Their Prices
01:04:50 Garage Essentials and Holiday Gifts
01:10:23 Charity and Holiday Spirit
01:12:47 Hilarious Holiday Stories from Florida
01:18:50 Motorsports Gifts and Forza Motorsport 8
01:20:39 Exclusive Car Club Memberships
01:25:28 Supporting Motorsports Research and History
01:28:51 Upcoming Events and Discounts
01:33:55 Holiday Wishes and Final Thoughts
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The Ferrari 250 GTO auction at RM/Sothebys

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.
William discusses the auction and sale of the Ferrari 250 GTO by RM/Sothebys that sold for just under $52 million dollars.  He also talks about the Ferrari 499 Modifica that sold as well. 
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.

Aspects of Media Treatments of Motor Racing Topics

Dr. Timothy Robeers is currently working as a research & marcom manager at b2sense in Brussels, Belgium. Following a career in academia, he remains affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences at Antwerp University, Belgium and combines extensive expertise in market and communication research, social and environmental sustainability, and their applications in motorsports and media. Besides having participated as a driver and team-owner in rally raids across Africa, Dr. Robeers has also consulted for a range of motorsport businesses and organizations including Formula E and the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Additionally, he is a co-founder and assistant editor for the Journal of Motorsport Culture & History.
Mike Stocz is a senior lecturer of Sport Management & Leadership at the University of New Hampshire. He is one of the founding members and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Motorsport Culture & History. Mike's previous works have included a bottom up framing analysis of the Tony Stewart-Kevin Ward Jr. incident on Facebook, as well as explorations of legal issues in K-12 sport administration, an economic funding model for college athletics, and a textual analysis of the American Outlaws fan group in the digital space.
Kate Sullivan is an assistant professor in Strategy & Enterprise in Scotland's Heriot-Watt University, where she teaches a range of entrepreneurship and management courses as well as conducts research as a well-being and performance psychologist. She has also worked in the classic car industry for more than a decade. Ms. Sullivan personally holds several regional land-speed records.
In the roundtable, she explores the forgotten history of alternative power vehicles in motorsport, demonstrating that the current concerns over the environmental impacts of auto racing - and the attendant hand-wringing over its future - are far from new. Showing how alternative power vehicles have been part of society's need for speed from the beginning, she will suggest how to harness this worry to instead create new buzz for racing.
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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