BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

1100HP Lucid: Isle of Man TT and Our Man's Hospital Story

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.
J drove some new cars on the Western Automotive Journalists annual test day, #waj, #wajmedia days, #wajmediadays22. Thanks to everyone at the manufacturers, #waj and Page One Automotive for sorting that out. Discussed are:
BMW M4 Competition Convertible
The new BMW grill with giant kidneys (altho J calls it a Mercedes grill…)
BMW I50 M4; range anxiety, and the city car According To J
Electra Meccanica Solo
Lucid; the drive; meeting the design team
Toyota Tundra Capstone; looks like a Lexus drives like a Hellcat; Americans and their trucks
Ford Maverick; 21st Century Model T?
Not driven, but also discussed is the new Nissan Z car - M has driven his 350Z 170k and crashed a 370Z; comparison with Mustangs.
Fleet news: M is considering buying a BMW M2 to replace his Renault Megane RS265; the importance of independent specialist mechanics if you’re running second-hand premium cars.
J compares V twin sportsbikes, a BMW 1150R, and his most recent acquisition, a Ducati 900 SS/CR and the value of an “Italian Tune Up”.
The Isle of Man TT, the deaths, the ethics, and the guy we sponsored, Mike Booth, being seriously injured.
Nurburgring and Spa track days remembered.
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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Garage Heroes in Training (Crossover, Part 2)

From the great halls of their house. There are assembled three, who hope to one day be, the world's greatest driving heroes. Created from the cosmic legends of the universe, comes our team Captain, The Vision, Bill Fischer. Their soon to be Wonder Woman, Vicki Fischer. Our Captain Marvel and head flight trainee, Jennifer Skripchuk. And our Batman - the master of tools, gadgets, and all things mechanical. Our mild-mannered soon to be billionaire Alan Danvers. Their mission: to fight injustice, share what is right and wrong, to get you out of your house and come out racing with them and serve all mankind. They are the Garage Heroes in Training team.
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Garage Heroes in Training (Crossover, Part 1)

Let’s set the scene, you, our loyal listener, are interested in learning to be a better driver and maybe even have aspirations of racing. However, you know virtually nothing about performance driving and motorsports. Well, tonight’s guests are an amateur endurance auto racing team hoping to show everyone that they too can participate in performance driving and racing. They are a relatively new team and are sharing their experiences of do’s and don’ts, with you. 
Some of you might recognize our guests from their Super Friends inspired intro, where The Vision and soon to be Wonder Woman host the “Garage Heroes in Training” podcast, which has recently eclipsed 300 episodes and covers all forms of racing. And as they say … “hopes to be entertaining as well as educational.” We are honored to welcome Bill & his beautiful bride Vicki Fischer, hosts of “Garage Heroes in Training” to Break/Fix for Part-1 of this crossover episode.
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Joey & Flaco’s Excellent South American Adventure

With tonight’s guest we could easily wax poetic about all his Mazda Cup and Touring Car racing but instead we need to focus on the amazing 26,000 mile journey that SRO TC America driver Joey Jordan IV and his van Flaco took in order to make his return to Motorsports. We had the pleasure to meet up with Joey at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles where he works now, but before we get there, we have to rewind and unpack this telenovela filled with stories of man vs machine, love/hate and even some South American jail time!
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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Andy Pilgrim - Racer, Journalist, Educator.

The 12 hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans, the Rolex 24, the 24 hours of Le Mans, GT races on 5 continents, the Pikes Peak Hill-climb and NASCAR. What do these all have in common?
A British-born racing driver who has competed in all of them and won many, some more than once. Some of you might know him best from his days with Team Cadillac and Corvette Racing… that’s right, our guest on Break/Fix tonight is the legendary Racer, Journalist and Educator... Andy Pilgrim. 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:01:01 Meet Andy Pilgrim: A Legendary Racing Driver
00:01:40 Early Life and Passion for Cars
00:02:43 First Steps into Racing
00:03:40 From Mopeds to Motorcycles
00:05:19 Transition to Car Racing
00:07:55 Racing in the US: The Early Years
00:09:58 Autocross Adventures
00:14:47 Entering Professional Racing
00:19:24 Racing Highlights and Championships
00:27:02 Memorable Moments at Le Mans
00:30:57 Rivalries and Friendships in Racing
00:33:01 Favorite Cars and Tracks
00:34:27 Memorable Race Cars and Personal Favorites
00:36:11 Daily Driver and Car Preferences
00:37:16 Bucket List Tracks and Racing Aspirations
00:38:14 Involvement with National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park
00:42:27 Comparing Corvette Generations
00:44:35 Future of Hybrid and Electric Sports Cars
00:49:23 Driving by Feel vs. Data
00:55:32 Advice for Aspiring Drivers
00:59:59 Traffic Safety Education Foundation
01:06:06 Current Racing and Future Plans
01:09:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Confessions of a DeLorean owner

When people hear the name John Z. DeLorean (JZD) whether they are a car enthusiast or not, they will tend to associate it with the DMC-12 automobile made famous by the Back to the Future franchise. Most people don’t realize how much of an influence JZD had on the automotive industry as a whole. His level of vision and talent exceeded many.
Quoted as the godfather of the muscle car era when he introduced the legendary Pontiac GTO, he was always toying with the idea of his biggest venture, the “DeLorean Motor Company” (DMC), which in 1975 he began to realize. With full control, John was able to work on any concepts without restrictions. His first and only creation would be the DMC-12. And with us tonight is returning Guest Don Weberg Founder and Publisher of Garage Style Magazine, to share with us, his true confessions as a DeLorean owner.
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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Drive Thru News #24 - Happy 2nd Birthday Break/Fix!

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we’ve put together a menu of automotive, motorsport and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #24 where we're celebrating the Break/Fix 2nd Anniversary with a special in-studio audience and trivia night, along with lots of other news from around the automotive globe for July. 
Showcase: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BREAK/FIX!
Would you buy a BRADLEY C4 (audi chassis, not corvette) Audi 100 based slice of awesomesauce?
Tesla competitors appearing all over, have you heard about: Lightyear, Aptera and XPeng?
Mitsubishi making a come back with Evo 11!
You can buy a NEW square-body, today... but Mountain Man can build it cheaper. 
Journalists Tow Camper Behind Electric Truck, End in Stunning Failure When They Only Make it 85 Miles
Kanye West - designing his own car? And you'll never guess out of what.
DeTomaso P72 Prototype
Keanu Reeves docuseries on Ross Brawn/Brawn GP
Ferrari LMDh/GTP Prototype Spy Photos
Community News, brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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Volo Museum - Virtual Tour!

Do you ever find yourself flipping through the channels and stumble across something that keeps you glued to a show that you’d never considered watching before? That’s exactly what happened to me. I landed on an episode of American Pickers on History Channel, and much to my surprise they were visiting the Volo Museum. 
And for those that don’t know ... the Volo Museum was established in 1960 by the Grams family in the Chicago suburb of Volo, Illinois. It houses 45 exhibits, over 15,000 historical items and over 400 rotating classic and collector cars ranging from the 1920's to modern muscle! Join us on this virtual tour as we talk about the Museum with Jim Wojdyla marketing director for the Volo Museum. 
VIDEO VIRTUAL TOUR and extra content available on our Patreon!
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Track Shaker! (Scott Hartman)

Jumping into a new hobby, especially Motorsports can be super difficult. It’s a seemingly impossible new world that’s been inhabited by others who already enjoy different disciplines. We know it can be intimidating and that’s what stops many from migrating from the street, to the track. Thankfully, there are communities out there that are always welcoming and willing to help out those who are looking to try something new.
As the founder of Track Shaker, Scott Hartman is devoted to helping drivers experience new and exhilarating adventures with their cars through grassroots motorsports. Using his experiences in videography, event hosting and motorsports consulting he has spent thousands of hours creating and curating the helpful resources found on Trackshaker.com – Scott has definitely developed a unique set of skills in the automotive world and we welcome him to Break/Fix to share his story.
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Let’s talk Touring Cars with Jim Jordan

With a career in motorsports that spans everything from working for a major auto manufacturer, to time behind the wheel of a race car, to finally team ownership - Jim Jordan brings a wealth of experience to his role as the SRO Motorsports GT America, Touring Car Series Director. 
In this week’s episode of Break/Fix, Jim explains his role and how his previous experiences have shaped his outlook as he helps guide SRO into the the latest “golden age” of sports car racing. 
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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The Concours at Pasadera (Rick Barnett)

A juried collection of modern, classic and vintage automobiles gathered from Club Members and Enthusiasts showcased in a luxurious, comfortable setting with awards by Tiffany and Co. Guests enjoy an exceptional culinary experience while supporting the countywide charitable causes of CASA of Monterey County, The Bridge addiction recovery program, and The Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation. The Concours at Pasadera launches Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula. And with us tonight is Rick Barnett, Chairman of the Concours at Pasadera, to explain the history and future of this beautiful event. 
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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Garage Style Magazine (Don Weberg)

A publication devoted entirely to garages and collections - covering collectibles such as automobilia, petroliana, neon, porcelain, and more; bringing you the ideas that make a garage work, such as tools, cabinets and storage solutions, car covers, lifts, and doors to name a few; and, of course, they work in a few lifestyle bits - electronics such as stereos, televisions, and other entertainment must haves, and some luxury products such as watches, briefcases, handbags, travel ideas and personal items. After all ... what doesn't belong in your garage?
For over 15 years - The team at Garage Style Magazine has been devoted to bringing car enthusiasts “what’s been missing” from your Garage and embracing the Garage lifestyle. And joining us tonight on Break/Fix is Don Weberg, Founder, Editor and Publisher of GSM to explain why you need to add some style to your Garage. 
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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