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Cool Careers, Awesome People, along with Unusual & Inspiring Histories from all over the Autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. The road to success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory
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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Riding into History: Elspeth Beard
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Our guest tonight is a British adventurer and motorcyclist who became one of the first British women to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle in the early 1980s. Her journey spanned three years and took her across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, India, and throughout Europe.
Elspeth Beard was just 23 years old when she set out on her journey in 1982. She had recently graduated from architecture school and was feeling lost and disillusioned with her life in London. She decided to take a year off and travel, using her motorcycle as her primary mode of transportation.
As she rode across the world, Elspeth faced countless challenges and obstacles. She dealt with breakdowns, injuries, and illnesses, all while navigating unfamiliar terrain and cultures. But through it all, she persevered, driven by her love of adventure and her desire to prove that women could be just as capable as men when it came to motorcycle travel and she’s here with us tonight on Break/Fix to share her adventure with you!
And joining me to help add Elspeth’s story to the Break/Fix collection is returning guest Jeff Willis who interviewed Elspeth as part of his new book (hu)man in the machine.
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 Meet Elspeth Beard: The Adventurous Motorcyclist
01:42 Elspeth's Early Days with Motorcycles
03:37 The Journey Begins: Around the World on a Motorcycle
05:46 Challenges and Triumphs on the Road
06:31 Mechanical Skills and Preparation
09:27 The Impetus for the Journey
13:05 Family Dynamics and Support
18:45 Safety and Companionship on the Road
24:29 Financial and Logistical Hurdles
29:51 Navigating Bureaucracy and Visas
33:06 Reflections on the Journey
35:15 Reflecting on the Challenges and Beauty of India
36:40 Coping with Illness and Hardships on the Road
37:41 The Unexpected Journey of Writing a Book
42:57 The Impact of the Journey on Personal Growth
51:05 Encounters with Past Relationships
52:59 Advice for Future Adventurers
55:00 Current Adventures and Reflections
59:20 Final Thoughts and Farewells
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Shipwrecked & Rescued (Larry Jorgensen)
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Some might argue that treasure hunting is a thing of the past. That, we’ve discovered, plotted, surveyed, and satellite mapped all there is to discover on this planet. But in reality, treasure hunting comes in all sorts of different forms, consider American Pickers on History Channel, aren’t they searching for treasure? And with the rise in popularity of shows like The Curse of Oak Island, Skinwalker Ranch and Lost Gold of World War II it would seem that treasure hunting is still alive and well.
But there is another facet of searching that’s especially intriguing (to me) and has been brought to the surface as recently as last year. Take for instance, the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s lost vessel The Endurance.
You’re probably wondering what all this has to do with cars? As we reported on Drive Thru Episode #20 (in March of 2022); there was a shipwreck containing millions of dollars of high end vehicles like Porsches, Lamborghinis, Bugattis and more. But this isn’t the first time vehicles have been lost at sea. Author and explorer Larry Jorgensen joins us tonight to talk about a little known shipwreck that cost Detroit hundreds of 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 The Modern-Day Treasure Hunt
01:06 Shipwrecks and Lost Vehicles
01:34 Interview with Larry Jorgensen
02:32 Larry's Connection to Upper Michigan
04:16 The City of Bangor Shipwreck
05:41 Rescue and Aftermath
06:28 Salvaging the Vehicles
07:51 Challenges of the Great Lakes
14:04 The Rescue Mission
15:48 The Aftermath and Legacy
29:43 The Cost of Salvaging Cars
30:15 Chrysler's Financial Dilemma
31:02 The Fate of the Rescued Cars
32:28 The Missing Logbook Mystery
34:54 Other Shipwrecks and Lost Cars
36:36 Salvaging the City of Bangor
41:12 The Hunt for Historical Evidence
47:34 Larry Jorgensen's Writing Journey
50:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
The Green Grand Prix
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Their mission for the last 17 years has been to increase the awareness of energy efficient, environmentally friendly vehicles. The Green Grand Prix’s goal is to work towards making the North East a center for advanced vehicle technologies. This STEM program has brought in over 150 high school and university students from all over, and the focus is on technology, innovation and new collaboration in the field of Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
he Green Grand Prix is an annual event that showcases and promotes environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles. The event typically includes demonstrations and competitions that test the fuel efficiency and emissions of vehicles, as well as seminars and exhibits on green transportation and related technologies.
With us tonight are Robert Gillespie and Jason Kellogg from the Green Grand Prix to share the evolution and future of this program, and how you can get involved.
The Green Grand Prix aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable transportation and to encourage the development and adoption of clean, efficient vehicles. To learn more be sure to logon to www.greengrandprix.com or follow them on social @green-grand-prix-corporation on Facebook.
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00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:22 The Green Grand Prix: Mission and Goals
01:04 Origins and Evolution of the Green Grand Prix
04:01 Involvement and Contributions of Key Figures
04:48 Student Participation and Educational Impact
08:24 Event Structure and Competitions
11:48 Vehicle Types and Technical Details
20:50 Getting Involved and Future Prospects
22:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
24:02 Outro and Call to Action
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Celebrating GTM with PositiveTalkRadio #403 (Crossover) - Kevin McDonald
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - This episode marks the 3rd Year for Break/Fix and we celebrate our humble beginnings with a deeper look at how it all got started with a crossover episode with Kevin McDonald from PositiveTalkRadio.net - Episode #403 - How Crew Chief Eric founded Gran Touring Motorsports!
"Evolving Ideas One Conversation At A Time" - Positive Talk Radio podcast was originally started in 2003, dynamic stories and interviews. Plus new thoughts on a wide range of topics and concepts. Learn more about them at PositiveTalkRadio.net
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00:00 Introduction to Positive Talk Radio
00:17 Meet Crew Chief Eric and His Passion for Cars
01:43 Eric's Journey: From Faith to History Enthusiast
03:04 The Importance of Storytelling and Legacy
10:01 Growing Up in a Car Culture
13:02 The Birth of the Break Fix Podcast
16:40 Personal Loss and Motivation
18:09 The Evolution of Break Fix Podcast
24:50 Personal Loss and Resilience
25:31 Charity Events and Community Involvement
26:53 Motorsports and Personal Stories
28:12 Podcasting and Networking
30:08 Challenges and Successes in Podcasting
32:35 Celebrating Unsung Heroes
35:11 Connecting the Dots in Motorsports
41:47 Promoting the Podcast and Final Thoughts
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Friday Jun 23, 2023
ZF, Drifting Tundras, Baja Adventures, and the Shocking Quad Mishap
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 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.
Uncle Mark’s Life South of the Border
Other Topics covered on this Episode:
Ford F250 diesel 4x4 manual
Ford F450 Shortbus
Baja Street Dogs
Buzzed By a Trophy Truck
Yamaha WR 450 and riding in Baja
“Mustangs to Todos”
Argentina bike road trip; heavy vs. light off-road bikes
A Eulogy to Heated Seats and Grips
“Personalities” in modern Nascar
Indy vs. Grosjean
Modern Motorsport and Money
Mark’s 1966 Mustang GT
The Gasser Vision
“The Thing I Most Want Is My Own Stuff To Work”
J’s Pontiac Grand Prix
Mark and J can’t “thin the herd” of their non-functional cars
Toyota Chinook
Mark’s Mustang SN95 Track car
J’s hypoglycemia
"Quad into an electric fence"
ZF and Fly By Wire Steering - “you can’t get the staff”
Sim Racing Games, pedals and steering setups, VR motion sickness
J’s Mustang SN95 Track car
"A Historian, Not A Mechanic"
Harley-Davidson Fast Johnnie
The Death of the Sportsbike
Alpine A290
Freightliners
Taycan Turbo S vs. Bullitt Mustang
Eulogy to Steve B, the consummate Ford Guy
Pebble Beach class-winning Bob McGee '32 Model A Roadster
The Cobra Bigblock mule
Crocetti Speciale
Tundras I Have Known
New Cars I Have Bought
Seat Leon Cupra R
Mercedes E63 wagons
M6 Gran Coupe
Daimler-Benz M156 engine Eulogy
Mark’s Dad’s ‘40 Ford Coupe - “a blown Cad with a La Salle rear end”
The “Business Coupe” explained
Mark’s ex-Police Harley
'80’s Thunderbirds as an Investment
A moment’s silence for J’s Mondeo ST24
Tony Angelo’s Lincoln MkVIII
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Motorsports as a Mediated Experience
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Jonathan Summers is a teaching assistant and guest lecturer at Stanford University. He's an independent automotive historian, podcaster, blogger and Pebble Beach docent. A lifelong car and motorcycle enthusiast. Mr. Summers' recent work has focused on historiography in motor racing, delving into not just what happened, but how these stories were preserved, by whom and why. From text and still photography through television and now to YouTube, Goodwood and Gran Turismo, his presentation examines the evolution of the methods in which the stories of motor racing have been told and the history preserved.
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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Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
(Hu)man in the Machine by Jeff Willis
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Our guest tonight is a car guy, Motorcycle enthusiast, martial artist, photographer and writer. Jeff Willis was born and raised in Eureka, California and in his new book (Hu)man in the Machine, he explores the relationship between cars and the people who love them. And he’s here to give us a peek not only into his life but the stories he’s captured in his new book, and much more.
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 Meet Jeff Willis: A Multifaceted Enthusiast
01:17 Jeff's Early Car Memories
02:55 Growing Up in Eureka, California
04:32 Iconic Car Posters and Supercars
06:44 Influence of Jeff's Father and Writing Journey
08:31 Jeff's Porsche Passion and Racing Stories
13:03 Journey into Automotive Photography
14:56 Celebrity Encounters and Hollywood Stories
18:22 Bucket List Interviews and Future Aspirations
20:20 Favorite Car Events and Exclusive Shows
21:34 Hobnobbing with Legends
21:47 The Perfect Event: A Blend of Beauty and Industry
22:54 A Miniature Version at Road Atlanta
23:43 Exploring an Eclectic Car Collection
25:01 The Story Behind the Porsche 928
27:29 Dream Cars: Koenigsegg, Pagani, and More
29:15 The Ugliest Car: A Surprising Choice
29:40 Writing 'The Human in the Machine'
35:19 Advice for Aspiring Writers
38:43 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
The DeLorean Legacy Project: Tony Vallelunga
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
When people look at a car, they tend to immediately associate it with a brand or maybe just a family name: Ferrari, Porsche and DeLorean come to mind. But in actuality it takes hundreds of people to make a car truly come to life. From the imaginations of designers to the complex calculations of engineers and programmers down thru the manufacturing process with the tool & die teams, chassis builders as well as assembly and quality assurance … and everything in between.
With well over 40 years experience in the heart of American automaking in Detroit, our guest has seen it all. And in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s he could be seen running what was at the time, a state of the art 1200 ton hydraulic press, the largest of its kind in any plant. It was his job to take new development dies and make them into parts for a very special build. He fondly remembers getting the orders one day for “gull wings in stainless steel” suddenly realizing these parts were destined for the new DMC-12.
With us tonight to talk in-depth about the manufacturing side of the Automotive business is Tony Vallelunga, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Quality at DNG Motors.
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
00:54 Meet Tony Vallelunga: A Journey in Automaking
02:06 Early Influences and Education
03:23 First Steps in the Automotive Industry
04:12 The Art of Tool and Die
05:52 Challenges in Manufacturing
10:20 Innovations and Modern Techniques
14:24 Reflections on the DeLorean DMC 12
21:34 Body Dyes and Replacement Parts
23:06 Tony's Career Highlights
26:46 Manufacturing the New DMC
28:59 Challenges with Stainless Steel
34:14 Innovative Manufacturing Techniques
38:52 STEM Program and Education
44:53 The DeLorean Legacy Project
45:48 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Bob Garretson & The Apple 935
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Being the owner and driver of a sports car team during the heyday of sports cars racing in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s can be challenging, but also very rewarding.
Competing part-time in both the World Sportscar Championship and IMSA GT Championship. During 1978 he accomplished a win at the Sebring 12 hours and along with veteran racer Brian Redman and Bobby Rahal, our guest Bob Garretson won the 24 Hours of Daytona. Despite not winning another race that season, He won the first ever awarded World Endurance Championship for Drivers title in 1981. He sold his team and retired from racing shortly thereafter… but that’s just the beginning.
Returning to co-host this episode is Mike Carr, who some of you might remember from our Randy Lanier episode.
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
01:29 Bob Garretson's Early Life and Racing Beginnings
04:12 Career Highlights and Challenges
10:55 Garretson Enterprises and Racing Ventures
14:41 The Iconic Apple Car and Racing Stories
17:38 Reflections on the Porsche 935
19:50 Racing Partnerships and Personal Connections
21:48 Memorable Racing Moments with Bobby Rahal
23:01 Racing Legends and Their Stories
24:22 The Competitive Spirit of the 80s Racing Scene
25:23 Innovations and Technical Insights
30:34 Transitioning from Racing to Business
36:36 Reflecting on a Racing Career
38:29 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Morgan Performance Group & GT Celebration (Rob Morgan)
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Unparalleled passion for Sports Car Racing that’s what GT Celebration is all about. Founded by Rob Morgan, president and CEO of Morgan Performance Group (MPG) he worked to build this racing series from the ground up utilizing both experience and passion with one mission; deliver a unique racing platform for drivers and teams to compete in a safe, adrenaline-filled, unforgettable environment. MPG features dozens of manufacturers and a wide range of race cars that compete in one of four series. And he’s here to explain how it all works! Joining us a co-host for this episode, returning from Max Track Time is Charlie Streicher.
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 Founding of GT Celebration
01:20 Rob Morgan's Early Life and Racing Beginnings
02:49 Transition to Professional Racing
05:43 Starting True Speed and Business Ventures
08:03 Creating GT Celebration Series
10:04 Technical Aspects and Car Classes
15:27 Race Weekend Structure and Logistics
23:29 Spectator Experience and Future Plans
23:43 Event Costs and Gate Fees
24:50 Hospitality and Community Building
26:16 Track Selection and Challenges
28:59 Series Differentiators and Philosophy
32:58 Driver Classifications and BOP
35:41 Handling Caution Situations
37:12 Future Plans and Growth
39:08 Advice for Aspiring Racers
40:13 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements
41:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Drive Thru News #34 - He’s as lost as a 10 millimeter socket!
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
We return with Episode #34 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We thought we lost our co-host for this month, but we were wrong! We found her! We're celebrating all the $65,000 items from our Lost & Found bin this month as our showcase. For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes below.
Showcase: LOST & FOUND
Cheapest 300 horsepower cars you can buy! Along with the best Family Fun cars.
Which cars made the "never desirable or collectable" list?
Porsche is launching a new car on 6/8 on the anniversary of the 356
70 years of the Corvette and the little known story of how Watkins Glen influenced Harley J. Earl
Ford F-150 Lightning Fire Footage
E-RAY? No way! ... says some track day organizers
Toyota Supra, Hybrid with Manual?
What’s SAAB been up to? You ask.
Rivian fender-bender costs $42,000 to fix?!?
Alyssa Milano and her troubles with Tesla and Volkswagen ... Fact? or Fiction!
#teslagate - New Tesla manufacturing process + Work from home is "morally wrong"
WRC recap of Rally Croatia and Rally Portugal - Thierry Neuville can't catch a break, or can he?
F1 updates and cancellations, Audi on Track, F1 testing - sooner than anticipated and a first look at the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit layout.
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
00:00:36 Welcome to Episode 34
00:00:57 Lost and Found Special
00:03:39 Cheapest 300 Horsepower Cars
00:05:40 Hottest Family Cars of 2023
00:09:34 Best Affordable Sports Cars
00:12:00 Uncollectible Cars
00:21:06 Chip Ganassi's Secret Tunnel
00:32:00 Lost and Found Wrap-Up
00:34:48 Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen News
00:37:40 A Quick Button Mishap
00:37:51 Future of Transportation
00:38:51 Stellantis Recall Issues
00:42:21 Ford F-150 Lightning Fire Incident
00:44:00 EV Charging Risks
00:47:05 General Motors' New Software Division
00:48:00 EVs on Racetracks
00:55:34 Toyota's Hybrid Manual Supra
01:15:14 Tesla's New Manufacturing Process
01:21:50 Unveiling the 76 Beetle Camaro Hybrid
01:23:05 Gran Turismo Movie: Fact or Fiction?
01:27:57 Electric Vehicles in the Rental Market
01:31:12 Alyssa Milano's Car Controversy
01:33:30 Florida's Tesla Crash and DUI Dog Incident
01:37:17 Formula One Updates and Brad Pitt's F1 Movie
01:46:14 WRC News: Croatia and Portugal Recap
01:52:37 Upcoming Motorsports Events and Announcements
02:01:56 Closing Remarks and Special Mentions
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Episode 200 - MARIO ANDRETTI
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
A racing icon, considered by many to be the greatest race car driver in the history of the sport. Born in Italy, emigrated to the United States at 15, and began racing stock cars in Pennsylvania at 19 which was the start of an illustrious career. He won races in sports cars, sprint cars and stock cars – on ovals, road courses, drag strips, on dirt and on pavement.
His achievements became legendary: The world watched as he won the Daytona 500, the Indy 500 and ultimately the Formula One World Championship, an unprecedented trifecta. Mario Andretti took the checkered flag 111 times during his career – a career that stretched five decades and across six continents.
I’m joined by William Ross from Exotic Car Marketplace in welcoming the one and only, MARIO… Andretti to Break/Fix!
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 Meet Mario Andretti: Racing Legend
01:25 Early Racing Career and Achievements
02:19 Driving the McLaren at COTA
04:43 Innovations in Ground Effects
10:39 The Birth of a Racing Dream
12:55 Racing in the United States
16:07 Pikes Peak and Rallying Adventures
17:55 Formula One Aspirations
19:45 Racing Midgets and Winning at Lime Rock
20:27 Joining the Le Mans Program with Ford
21:17 First Formula 1 Experience and Qualifying Challenges
23:51 Adapting to Different Racing Disciplines
25:16 Rivalries and Friendships in Racing
27:35 Switching Teams: From Lotus to Ferrari
29:59 Safety Evolution in Motorsport
32:28 Looking Back at Le Mans and Future Prospects
35:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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