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Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 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.
This conversation touches on topics such as the legacy of DJs like Tommy Vance and their intertwining with the music industry, to detailed discussions on heavy metal bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. They also explore the nuances of remastered albums, historic racing events like the TT races, and future perspectives on electric cars including Tesla and Faraday Future models. The script includes reflections on banger racing ethics and personal preferences for historic racing venues.
Tommy Vance, Radio Caroline and Early rock radio in Britain
WASP
Four bands in one: the evolution of Judas Priest
The science fiction theatre of Iron Maiden
Aerosmith or Kiss ?
Slayer - Die By The Sword
Production and thrash metal - to remaster or not to remaster
Motley Crue, Backing tracks and the digitization of live music
Mixtapes, and M’s impression of For Whom the Bell Tolls
Listening culture 1980s vs 2020s
WASP - Shoot from the Hip
News - Ford/Tesla (and GM/Rivian) charging infrastructure partnerships
M remains EV sceptical
J loves the hybrid Chevy Volt design
J is flabbergasted by the Faraday Future launch
Tesla, Lucid and Faraday: redefining the car
EV ranges: the utility of 200 miles vs 400 miles
M theorizes that lightweight is better than EV behemoths
The unsafety of cabover vans
44teeth Boothy's return to the TT
A shameless plug for our book, The Chronicles of Halvar and Clarence
Isle of Man TT: Hickey’s 133 mph lap
Twenty years since the passing of Dave Jeffries
Bullett - Stay Wild
Pau Historic Grand Prix - A balcony overlooking the track: M’s Five Star experience at the Parc Beaumont Hotel
Legends Racers
M and the attainable dream of Historic Racing
A critique of Belgium
Three Men in a Ka
The defeat of the Silver Arrows - and the Nazis - at Pau - by Rene Dreyfus
A digression on Mellaha, the site of the Tripoli Grand Prix
The Million Franc Prize
J’s digression justifying his factual incorrectness
A thumbnail on Hermann Lang
Accept - Too High to Get it Right
The Ethics of Banger Racing
F40 or 959?
F40 or F50?
R32 or Focus RS?
GT2 or 488 Pista?
Manual transmission or rear wheel drive?
You can historic race any car anywhere. What and where?
Eulogy to Spa
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Drive Thru News #35 - Our European Summer Vacation
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
We return from summer vacation with Episode #35 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We kicked off celebrating the 100 years of Lemans and ended up in Canada, follow us on the journey! For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes below.
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00:00:00 Back in the Studio
00:01:10 Eric's Epic Adventure in France
00:02:28 Driving in Paris: A Nightmare
00:08:32 Le Mans: The Ultimate Racing Experience
00:17:43 Food Adventures at Le Mans
00:25:41 Race Day Highlights and Observations
00:37:20 Exploring Denmark: From Legoland to EV Taxis
00:39:38 Legoland Adventures: More Than Just for Kids
00:41:45 Montreal: A Taste of France in Canada
00:43:26 Jeep Service and Road Trip to Montreal
00:50:19 Driving on the F1 Track in Montreal
00:54:13 Le Mans Highlights: Garage 56 and More
00:56:24 Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen News
01:01:30 American Muscle: Corvette Racing's End
01:09:20 New EVs and Concept Cars
01:10:07 Combustible Hydrogen: The Future of Racing?
01:13:10 Lost and Found: Car Deals and Auctions
01:14:41 Motorsports Legends Auction at Le Mans
01:15:28 Experiencing a High-End Car Auction
01:16:47 Le Mans Museum and Historical Cars
01:17:56 Vintage Motor Sports and Miata Racing
01:19:13 Tesla vs. Threads: The Social Media War
01:24:06 New Car Shows and Reviews
01:42:09 Formula One and NASCAR Updates
01:46:17 Upcoming Motorsports Events and Announcements
01:52:37 Patreon Shoutouts and Closing Remarks
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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Danny Pilling - "Danny P" on Cars (Crossover)
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Tonight’s guest has created a podcast focused on the people he considers to be part of the same tribe, the tribe of car lovers. His love of cars started at an early age but was really cemented during an internship for Porsche Cars Great Britain. He worked in the PR department helping to launch the 993 Twin-Turbo as well as organizing a film shoot for Top Gear.
Dan Pilling went on to a career in technology where he had the opportunity to mix his passion with a part of his day job working on the technical partnership between Microsoft and the Lotus F1 Team (now known as Alpine) along with working for teams like Williams and Mercedes F1. When he moved to the US he worked with Hendricks Motorsport (Nascar), Honda (Indy Car) and MotoAmerica (Superbikes). Dan is here to tell us all about his journey in the world of Motorsports and how and why he started his new podcast “Danny P on Cars.”
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00:00 Meet Dan Pilling: From Porsche to Microsoft
01:32 Dan's Early Love for Cars
02:14 Internship at Porsche and Career Decisions
04:18 Microsoft and Formula 1 Partnerships
09:38 Technology in Formula 1
14:15 Comparing Formula 1 and Other Motorsports
22:18 Danny P on Cars: The Podcast Journey
28:14 Car Culture: UK vs. USA
29:44 Exploring American Car Culture
30:04 Differences Between US and European Cars
31:58 The Intersection of Car Communities
33:16 Pacific Northwest Car Scene
36:53 Collector Car Market Insights
38:31 Criminal Record Cars
43:09 Guilty Pleasure Cars
44:30 Hero Cars and Disappointments
48:32 Upcoming Projects and Bucket List Guests
53:22 Final Thoughts and Promotions
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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.
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00:00 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
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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!
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00:00 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
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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 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
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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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This episode republished with permission from PositiveTalkRadio Podcast courtesy of Kevin McDonald.

Friday Jun 23, 2023
ZF, Drifting Tundras, Baja Adventures & 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.
In this episode, Jon and Mark are joined by Mark Newton to discuss a variety of automotive topics. They delve into personal experiences with different cars and bikes, including a 97 Ford F250, E450 V10 van, and WR450 motorcycles. The conversation also covers motoring travel in Baja California, dog rescue efforts in Mexico, and memories of thrilling motoring adventures. Detailed discussions about NASCAR, Formula One, electric vehicles, and sim racing highlight their shared passion for motorsports. The episode also includes nostalgic stories about classic cars, hot rods, and mechanical repairs, illustrating the trio's vast automotive knowledge and experiences.
Uncle Mark’s Life South of the Border
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.
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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.

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.
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00:00 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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00:00 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
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