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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In Part-2 of Brock Packard's Break/Fix session we take a dive deeper into the conversation surrounding iRacing, its evolution, competitors and future in the world of Motorsports.
If you want to keep up with Brock and all his progress be sure to follow him on social @Brocktonp on instagram and @Brocktonpackard on twitter. Tune into his podcast: The Pressbox Motorsports Podcast everywhere you listen and you can even chat with him on our GTM + Break/Fix Discord Server and tune-into his races via livestreams on Twitch at twitch.tv/Brocktonp24
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:41 Diving into iRacing
01:15 Comparing Sim Racing Experiences
02:09 Challenges and Improvements in Sim Racing
05:51 The Cost of Sim Racing
07:16 Evolution of Racing Simulators
20:33 Future of Sim Racing and VR
26:10 Console vs PC Debate
37:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Today, Malcolm Bricklin remains an active and influential figure in the automotive industry, continuing to explore new ideas and business ventures in pursuit of his entrepreneurial vision. Tune in for Part-2 of Malcolm's story, where we pick up where we left off in Part-1, right around the late 1990s just before the founding of Visionary Vehicles, and discuss his new 3EV along with the future of Bricklin vehicles.
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast
00:27 Malcolm Bricklin's Early Career
01:34 Founding Visionary Vehicles
02:24 Challenges with Cherry and George Soros
05:09 Legal Battles and New Partnerships
13:00 The Birth of the 3EV
14:36 Innovative Features of the 3EV
21:21 Soundproofing the Prototype Car
21:45 Discussing the Car's Range and Battery
22:35 Challenges with Electric Vehicles
25:08 Future of Car Manufacturing
27:31 Dealership Network and Sales Strategy
29:24 Tesla's Market Position
32:05 Innovative Fuel Solutions
40:08 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
41:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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.
Topics Covered on this Episode:
A Florida Roadtrip;
A Prius Digression;
J impressed by hybrid torque and 50mpg;
Prius not impressed by J’s driving;
Daytona Track Tour is worthwhile to see the banking’s steepness from the actual track; J drives where Dale Earnhardt met his end;
J’s recent Sprint Car research project - Midget racing in the bay area in the late 1940s/50s
Hall of Fame Museum at Daytona;
Campbell’s Bluebird;
Marshall Teague’s “Fabulous” Hudson Hornet;
Automotive sites in Daytona Beach - Smokey Yuinick’s shop, Marshall Teague’s shop
Early Nascar and the rise of the SuperSpeedway;
The North Turn Restaurant
VINWiki Curated Lamborghini in Miami
The Green Diablo Jota in the Kitchen
1981 Lamborghini Countach - the Monaco Grand Prix Pace Car
The Estrella Warbirds Museum
California History - Hunter-Gatherer societies and aeroplane graveyards - the most awesome sprint car collection
Pebble Beach 2023 -
Structured a different way - first time in a decade didn’t watch the start of the tour;
Stayed in Soledad - good roads but the distance an issue;
The People Of Pebble Beach, and the McLaren Millenial crowd;
If last year was McLarens this year it was lots of Rolls Royces;
Familiarity makes them “less off-puttingly ostentatious”
J has made his peace with the Cullinan
The Yellow Crypto Lambo
J is cynical about Audighini’s baked in understeer
Big day at RM; Lancia LC2
8 litre Bentley
Siata
RMs Barn Find Exhibit and the 1954 Mondial
JDM at Pebble; but who are Spoon?; The white 90’s tuner Civic as a classic car;
Are drift cars attaining collectibility?
Seeing the Quail show at the end of the day, while the cars are being loaded
How Daimler and Benz came to merge in 1926 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, designed by Porsche
Monterey Historic Races from Laguna Seca; Group C cars enjoyable from the Corkscrew; The build-up of Turns 3,4,5,and 6 - a rhythm and style which British club circuits lack. All like Copse Corner at Silverstone - simple fast, challenging; J loves Historic Formula 1; RIP Phil Reilly, Ford/Cosworth DFV Guru
The Ragtime Racers,Classic car auctions as Performative Theatre
J’s new logistics for Pebble ‘23; the show itself remains the Best Car Show. But only until all the people arrive.
A Beautifully Curated Balance of Cars. J particularly enjoyed Senna’s 1988 McLaren Formula 1 car. A fresh appreciation for Daimler Benz as the featured marque.
J’s tribute to Don Williams, the man who wanted to “touch every car”, seller of the first $1m car, and the first $10m car; the origins of the Blackhawk Museum; Don said “I don’t like crap”, but J does!
Blackhawk Museum, jewelry store display case vs. J’s desire to tell rich stories around artifacts
J appreciates Don for elevating cars to antiques
3 Awesome Black Mercedes - #1 - The Trossi Mercedes SSK owned by Ralph Lauren, J’s Best in Show, image car for this episode
J’s tour for some Mercedes Benz visitors leading on how the concours works; pleasingly ended the tour on the winning car, #2 a black Mercedes 540k; 800 miles in two weeks in #3 my black ‘02 Mercedes E55 - great old car despite a cracked windshield;
Cadaverous Collectors and the cars of Pebble as Avatar
J’s favourite YouTuber of the moment - Car UK
Music sampled on this episode:
Motorhead - Deadmen Tell No Tales;
Iron Maiden - Sun and Steel
Manowar - And The Gods Made Heavy Metal
Exodus - Metal Command
Ratt - Dance
Type o Negative - We Hate Everyone;
Kreator - Grinder
Prong - Who’s Fist?
Dope - You Spin Me
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Our guest tonight began his career in the automotive industry in the early 1960s, when he started importing small cars from Europe and Japan to sell in the United States. In 1968, he founded Subaru of America and helped to introduce the Subaru 360 to the American market.
In the 1970s, Malcolm Bricklin turned his attention to creating his own sports car, the Bricklin SV-1. The car featured gull-wing doors and a fiberglass body, and was powered by a V8 engine. 2,854 units were sold and production ceased in 1975.
Today, Malcolm remains an active and influential figure in the automotive industry, continuing to explore new ideas and business ventures in pursuit of his entrepreneurial vision. And he’s here to explain to us just exactly what he’s been up to!
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:27 Malcolm Bricklin's Early Career
01:02 The Subaru 360 and Beyond
02:37 The C Box Machine Venture
05:30 The Scooter Dilemma
09:23 Breakthrough with the New York Police
12:04 The Scooter Rental Business
15:37 Importing Subaru to the USA
22:49 Challenges with Consumer Reports
26:40 Building the Bricklin SV-1
30:35 Collaboration with John DeLorean
33:53 The Cost of Innovation
34:29 Hiring Irv Bras: A Unique Encounter
36:02 The Inspiration Behind the SV-1's Gullwing Doors
37:16 Engineering Challenges and Breakthroughs
42:00 The Chairman's Car: A New Vision
43:03 Battles with the Big Three
48:02 The End of the Bricklin SV-1
50:28 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
55:14 From Electric Bikes to Hydrogen Cars
58:12 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Our guest has been a professional automotive journalist/photographer since 1990 and has evolved his career from Managing Editor of Motor Trend Magazine and Editor of Motor Trend Classic Magazine to becoming a freelance journalist, author, and broadcaster with numerous titles and credits to his name.
And in typical Break/Fix fashion he’s here to tell us how it all started, how he became the Matt Stone we all know today, and what’s next on his agenda.
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 Break Fix Podcast
00:27 Meet Matt Stone: From MotorTrend to Freelance
01:14 Matt Stone's Petrolhead Origin Story
03:26 First Cars and Early Influences
05:25 Evolution of Car Culture in California
11:07 The Impact of Electric Vehicles
15:04 Meeting Automotive Legends
17:52 Steve McQueen: The Ghost That Haunts
26:05 The DeLorean Project and MotorTrend Days
32:52 The Battle for Subscribers
33:35 Peterson Publishing Legacy
35:02 Advice for Aspiring Automotive Writers
35:32 The Evolution of Media
35:50 The Importance of Good Writing
36:45 Navigating the Digital Landscape
43:48 The Role of Automotive Historians
48:56 The Art and Science of Concourse Judging
58:45 Memorable Judging Experiences
01:01:04 What's Next for Matt Stone?
01:02:25 Closing Remarks and Promotions
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Episode #37 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We say cheerio, mate!... Celebrating and showcasing all things British and Brad's new baby with our special guest host: Danny Pilling, from Danny P on Cars podcast.
Showcase: BRITISH CARS & MANUFACTURERS
Lotus is back in the news with the EMEYA (Lotus Type 130)
Smaller 'Baby' Defender Reportedly Coming to Land Rover Lineup in 2027
Bentley Continental Flying Spur Is The Opulent Pickup Truck You Can Own
Camping Holidays - Ford gets with Westfalia!
Jaguar is rebooting the all-electric XJ project; and how do we feel about the JLR merger?
And a quick look at the new 2024 Aston DB12
How about a V12 XJS going around Bathurst!
Rare AC 3000ME find in abandoned mansion
We cover new EVs, Concepts and Cars from: VAG, Porsche, Honda/Acura, Rimac, Tesla and many others!
Community News, brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net
HPDEjunkie.com Track Side Report
With hysterical Florida Man stories and much, much more!
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:34 Welcome to the Drive Thru Episode 37
00:01:18 British Cars Showcase: Lotus and More
00:05:45 Land Rover's New Baby Defender
00:08:21 Bentley Continental Pickup and Other Unique Builds
00:12:21 Mini Countryman EV and Jaguar's New EV
00:18:31 Aston Martin DB12 and Other Luxury Cars
00:24:40 Lost and Found: Fastest Selling Cars of 2023
00:25:55 Overpriced New Cars and Classic Rally Cars
00:30:26 Automotive Marketing Catchwords and Barn Finds
00:37:44 Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche News
00:38:35 Analyzing the Design of the 997 GT3 RS
00:39:21 The Evolution of Roof's Chassis
00:40:14 Volkswagen's Camper Concepts
00:41:54 The Demise of the Manual GTI
00:43:47 The Future of the Passat
00:45:02 Chris Harris Reviews the Tuthill 911k
00:50:14 The New 2024 AMG GT
00:52:26 BMW's EV Concept and Design
00:56:22 Maserati's Return to Motorsports
01:03:25 The Toyota Century SUV
01:05:51 Lucid Air Sapphire: Speed vs. Sustainability
01:09:11 The Great Wall Motor Company's Funky Cat
01:18:15 Tesla Model 3 Refresh
01:20:03 Tesla Model Y Structural Concerns
01:21:37 Elon Musk's Mansion Controversy
01:23:17 Cybertruck's Duct Tape Dilemma
01:26:56 Burning Man Escape Stories
01:28:13 Honda's All-Wheel Drive Conversion Kit
01:30:40 Movie Night Debate
01:31:24 Privacy Issues in New Vehicles
01:32:41 Rich People and Their Toys
01:34:45 Crazy Car Stories
01:44:30 Motorsports News and Updates
01:54:05 Upcoming Events and Shoutouts
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Quinn Beekwilder is an assistant professor and coordinator of the Motorsports management degree at Belmont Abbey College. Having come from a decade of working at Charlotte Motor Speedway, he wanted to give back to the Motorsport program at Belmont Abbey that got him there in the first place. He has a unique perspective of being one of the first graduates of the program and is able to address concerns and direct the program for the greater benefit of current students. Motorsports history has always been a passion of Mr. Beekwilder. The approaches he takes to the courses are crafted to focus on the historical development of NASCAR while incorporating experimental activities to support the curriculum. The students refer to Mr. Beekwilder as "the fast van driver."
Dr. Trey Cunningham is associate professor and chair of the Department of Sport and Motorsport Management at Belmont Abbey College. The college offers a four-year undergraduate academic program designed to prepare aspiring professionals and leaders for a career in the motorsport industry. The presentation will discuss Belmont Abbey College's pedagogical approach to introducing and reinforcing the history of motorsports throughout the entire curriculum. Moreover, Dr. Cunningham's presentation will discuss the many perceived lessons learned and ever-evolving adjustments made along the way in the Department's efforts to successfully prepare students to become lifelong learners of the history of Motorsports.
This episode 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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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Our guests' love for cars started at a young age when he bought his first classic car, a 1940 Ford Coupe, for just $20. Working alongside his brothers-in-law to restore it, he got hooked on classic car ownership and restoration. His passion for Corvettes was ignited when he traded in a sensible Oldsmobile for a '66 Corvette convertible during his college years. However, he had to sell it when family responsibilities called.
Pete Vicari became heavily involved in the auto auction scene, starting with local sponsorship and eventually establishing the Vicari Auction Company. Today, the company employs professional auctioneers and holds annual auctions in conjunction with events like Cruisin' the Coast, And he is here with us tonight to tell us all about it.
Joining us from as a returning co-host is William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace!
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:29 Pete Vicari's Early Car Passion
00:42 The Corvette Obsession Begins
00:54 The Auction Company Journey
01:12 Welcome Pete Vicari
01:26 Pete's Early Car Influences
02:49 First Car Restoration
03:26 Corvette Collection and Passion
03:56 The Iconic 66 Corvette Story
05:51 The Sexiest Car of All Time
06:40 Evolution of the Corvette
08:52 Hurricane Katrina's Impact
10:32 Rediscovering the 66 Corvette
13:24 Drag Racing Adventures
15:53 The Auction Business
23:09 The Auctioneer's Philosophy
23:54 The Excitement of Live Auctions
25:23 Cruisin' the Coast Event Highlights
27:26 Streamlining the Auction Process
30:31 Handling Collections and Estate Planning
38:54 Trends in Auction Sales
41:03 Record-Breaking Sales
44:07 Future Plans for Vicari Auto Auctions
44:37 Final Thoughts and Promotions
46:46 Outro and Listener Engagement
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
It was a crisp autumn day when our guests' world came crashing down around him. He had been running his small business for years, pouring his heart and soul into it, only to find that it was on the brink of failure. To make matters worse, his heart had been broken by the woman he thought he was going to spend the rest of his life with.
Feeling lost and alone, Larry Debenedictis knew he needed to get away from it all. He needed to clear his head and figure out what his next move was going to be. And that's when he decided to embark on a journey that would take him across the country on the back of his motorcycle.
As he rode farther and farther west, something began to shift inside of him. He started to feel the weight of his problems lift off his shoulders, and the road began to feel like a place of solace and healing. The sights and sounds of the American landscape became his companions. The vast open spaces of the Midwest, to the winding roads of the West Coast all became part of his journey. Slowly but surely, Larry began to find his own way forward and he’s here to share his adventure with us.
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:00:27 Larry's Life-Changing Journey Begins
00:01:28 Larry's Petrolhead Origin Story
00:02:12 Motorcycle Collection and Preferences
00:06:04 Building and Customizing Motorcycles
00:08:19 The Birth of the Motorcycle Trailer
00:17:37 The Journey South Begins
00:19:23 Adventures and Challenges on the Road
00:20:52 Unexpected Encounters and Experiences
00:23:34 Crossing the Midwest
00:30:21 Reaching Denver and Beyond
00:34:59 Journey Through the Northern States
00:36:12 A Cold Night in Wyoming
00:36:44 Exploring Thermopolis and Meeting New Friends
00:40:43 Halloween in Spokane and Seattle Adventures
00:41:18 Portland to San Francisco: City Hopping
00:43:49 Mechanical Troubles in California
00:47:20 Arizona Detour and Lizard Lady Encounter
00:53:27 Heading Home: The Final Stretch
00:57:42 The Accident and Lessons Learned
00:59:20 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
01:02:07 Reflecting on the Journey
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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.
Topics Covered on this Episode:
M’s Goodwood Festival of Speed report
The Allure of the Metro 6R4
M on The Value of Being a Goodwood Member
McLaren P1, Marlboro livery
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, a EV with gears, and the comedy touch in performance EVs
Not racing, but burnouts and crashes on the hillclimb up Lord March’s drive
J’s interest in Leyton House
Cathedral - Hopkins, Witchfinder General
A Nissan Altima rental
J forgives the CVT, if indeed it has one
The aggressive nose of the innocuous Altima
J wants to Fight The System in New England, don’t judge me by my flip-flops!!!
An E-plate Aston Martin V8 Vantage at home in New England
A cheap MG EV - is this a milestone affordable-and-practical EV, as J thinks?
J worries about the longevity of today’s EV cars
Le Mans: the TV experience - J is impressed
M moans about UK Formula 1 coverage, and the new Murray Walker, David Croft
James Hunt and Martin Brundle Commentators Above Reproach
J’s five minutes of Formula 1 in the last five years - Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash at Copse
J doesn’t like Max
M doesn’t like Red Bull
M respects Adrian Newey
Spa deaths at Eau Rouge / Radillon
Door hits are always bad - Keith Odor, Mike Hawthorn
The Halo on F1 Cars
NASCAR Chicago street race; Shane van Gisbergen wins his first NASCAR race
Type o Negative - These Three Things
Automotive Storytelling - Fast Five. Panteras jumping off trains, Hokosuka Skylines in a Rio favella
Celtic Frost - Dance Sleazy
Mission Impossible bike stunt and movie review, including plot spoilers
M recommends John Wick 4 for its Epic Imagery
3d botmaker 1:64 scale Hot Wheels diecast car racing updater
The A-Team roll
Fastest Hot Wheels castings; Sierra Cosworths, Nissan Maxima Wagons
Practical Sportsbikes, the son of Performance Bikes magazine is dead. The End of Days for print media.
M considers the tablet as a shareable alternative to magazines
Quick Fire:
US road trip - $ no object what do you drive? Broadly T70
The rental F250XL used for the Route 66 road trip discussed in Ep11
“High Four” is J’s new happy place
An Epic Drift
Best driving music?
Metallica: short hair or long?
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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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Get ready for a heartwarming tale of courage, camaraderie, and the pursuit of racing glory as we transport you back to the late 1970s, in France, where a talented team of privateers from Cuba and Puerto Rico came together as a Porsche 935 racing team, united by their passion for speed and an unbreakable bond forged on the racetrack.
Joining us tonight is Ruben Sanchez, head of marketing and social media for the ACO USA, to tell us all about what it was like being in the pit box at a very young age at LeMans, supporting his family's Porsche racing team, and how that changed his life forever. Our returning co-host is Mike Carr our resident Sports Car & Endurance racing guru!
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: The ACO USA where you can be part of the Legend! Membership in the Automobile Club de l’Ouest - the founder and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans - is open to all! The Club hosts events in Le Mans and around the world, attracting fans who enjoy their shared passion for motoring and motor racing.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:50 Ruben Sanchez's Early Life and Racing Beginnings
02:55 Escaping Cuba and Settling in the US
05:06 Joining the Racing Scene in the 1970s
05:58 Experiences at Le Mans
16:16 Working with Momo and Motorsport Career
25:34 Porsche Passion and Personal Projects
28:19 Mid-Engine Stability and Lap Times
29:16 The 914 Community and Racing Stories
31:31 Amateur Racing and Grassroots Motorsports
32:47 Favorite Tracks and Racing Experiences
36:20 Le Mans and the Future of Racing
45:11 ACO USA Membership and Community
53:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Like we’ve always said… you gotta start ‘em young! and our guest tonight is a prime example of that exact sentiment.
He comes from a military family - with no real history in Motorsport apart from the recreational ATVs that they owned, his love for the sport was sparked from a young age when his mom would sit him in front of the TV on Sundays for the NASCAR races because it was the only thing that could get him to sleep.
Fast forward many years, and Brockton Packard #24 finds himself racing Go-Karts, The team lead for iRacing at Niner eSports, part of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's eSports organization. He’s been part of an underfunded NASCAR truck team Reaume Brothers Racing (RBR), and co-hosts The Pressbox Motorsports Podcast. And he’s here tonight to share his journey and thoughts on the world of Motorsports for other aspiring enthusiasts.
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:35 Guest Introduction: Brockton Packard
01:40 Brockton's Early Motorsports Influences
02:46 Hands-On Experience with Jeeps
04:20 First Encounters with Racing
06:40 Choosing a Path in Motorsports
13:54 Internship with RBR Team
20:54 University Life and Future Plans
23:17 Monster Truck Memories
26:00 Motorsports Involvement and NASCAR Hall of Fame
26:55 The Rise of Sim Racing During COVID-19
27:58 iRacing: The Ultimate Sim Racing Experience
29:37 Real vs. Sim: The Driving Experience
34:11 The Popularity of Asphalt Oval Racing in iRacing
36:21 Getting Started with iRacing
37:45 Sim Racing as an eSport
40:54 Physical and Mental Preparation for Sim Racing
45:16 Convincing Others to Try Sim Racing
48:25 The Press Box Motorsports Podcast
49:25 Future Plans and Shoutouts
51:40 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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