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Moonshine and its connection to the American Auto Industry (Buz McKim)

Buz McKim, formerly historian at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., is a distinguished figure in the motorsports world and a much sought-after speaker at motorsports gatherings. Mr. Kim served as director of archives for International Speedway Corporation and as coordinator of statistical services for NASCAR. He is the author of The NASCAR Vault: An Official History Featuring Rare Collectables from Motorsports Images and Archives. 
Mr. McKim's presentation explores the origins of modified stock car racing in the illegal distribution of untaxed adult beverages, or "moonshine." He recounts the development of NASCAR in 1949 and its evolution in the 1950s from a truly "stock" competition to a manufacturer-supported testing ground for advances in the engineering and design of American automobiles. Mr. McKim's talk describes the irony of how the automotive engineering modifications inspired by "wild country boys" led to all-around improvements in automotive technology.
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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.

Oli, the Funky Cat, and the Silver Arrows: The EV State of the Nation

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 talk about a wide range of motoring topics. They discuss their affection for old and new vehicles, their experiences with motorbikes, and the joy of driving on beautiful roads. Jon shares anecdotes from his personal collection and his insights into electric cars, such as the Citroën AMI and the Mercedes EQS. They also touch upon the surprisingly luxurious elements of electric vehicles and the challenges around adopting electric cars, especially in terms of infrastructure. Jon delves into the history of the pre-World War II German racing cars, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by drivers during the Nazi era. The episode wraps up with a lively exchange about their favorite roads, regretful car sales, worst vehicles owned, and preferences for future car purchases.
How Goes the EV Revolution?
Kids dirt bikes
Citroen’s Ami and Oli: lightweight with a sensible price
Ora Funky Cat 
The Chinese Skyline
Paying a Premium For a Lower Range
Ferrari Purosangue
Land racing in the Mojave Desert
The Land racing potential of J’s ‘95 Mustang GTS
Tesla Model X Long Range, Design inspiration from Duster’s Video Gaming Arcade, in Plymouth during the nineties; the games of Dusters
Porsche Cayenne GTS
J’s recent work on the Silver Arrows: Better Research Needed. 
Manfred von Brauchitsch, Rudolf Caracciola, Hermann Lang and Hans Stuck
The von Brauchitsch movie
The image that started it all for J
The Mercedes T80
Most regret parting with ? E773NKV / ‘78 Capri 3.0 S
Worst car you ever owned ?
Most Loyal Dog ? R392CNE, R733OMO
Best Road - Europe (SS25 / D1006)
Best Track - Britain (Donington, Oulton, Thruxton)
$100k, what do you buy?
Reading ?  The Chronicles of Halvar and Clarence
21 Forever, a biography of David Pearson
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Tag all the things... with AutoBio!

Have you ever wondered what kind of story your vehicle could tell, if it could tell its own story? Seems a bit like sci-fi, but with today’s technology we can actually achieve this dream! 
Tonight’s episode is about the next big thing to hit collector vehicles since Leno’s Garage!
AutoBio is the only on-vehicle platform of its kind to tell your vehicle’s story - anytime, anywhere. Using encoded technology it allows you to be one of millions of enthusiasts who can tag, tell, and share their stories, quickly and easily. And with us are AutoBio founders Paul and Katie Rooprai to explain how it all works. 
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00:00 Introducing AutoBio: Revolutionizing Vehicle Storytelling
01:09 Meet the Founders: Paul and Katie Rooprai
01:31 Paul's Petrolhead Origin Story
02:37 Katie's Journey into Motorsports
05:46 The Birth of AutoBio
09:09 AutoBio's First Tags and Expansion
13:36 Integrating Technology with Classic Cars
18:32 User Experience and Future Enhancements
26:15 Moderation and User Profiles
26:38 Tagging and Ownership Transfer
28:32 VIN Numbers and Data Privacy
31:11 QR Codes and NFC Technology
33:59 Use Cases and Future Plans
39:44 Data Protection and Security
42:44 Pricing and Discounts
48:55 Street Team and Reseller Program
51:24 Final Thoughts and Promotions
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The DeLorean Legacy Project & The Supercar made from Love!

Starting as a book and growing into a movement. Tonight’s guest seeks to accomplish the telling of the untold story of The Maverick of GM who went on to not only inspire the American Muscle car revolution, but create one of the most iconic cars of all time, the DMC-12.
Kathryn (Kat) DeLorean, yes… that DeLorean, started the DeLorean Legacy Project to help you learn all about the man himself with first-hand information that expresses the joys and trials of growing up DeLorean. Kat interviews family and friends as part of the effort, sharing stories, photos, and some of John’s more intimate moments with his family, demonstrating how much of a loving and devoted father he was. 
And we’re honored to have her here with us on Break/Fix to give us a truly behind the scenes look at DeLorean, the man, the myths and much, much, more. This is Part 1 of the DeLorean Legacy Mini-Series on Break/Fix! 
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00:00 Meet Kat DeLorean
01:42 The DeLorean Family Legacy
02:50 John DeLorean's Innovations
04:21 The DeLorean Name and Heritage
07:18 Growing Up DeLorean
16:55 The DeLorean Legacy Project
21:18 John DeLorean's Continued Work
23:58 Reflections on John DeLorean's Vision
30:53 Break/Fix Pit Stop Questions
32:11 Naming the DeLoreans
32:56 Sexiest and Ugliest Cars
34:09 The Aztek Debate
35:36 DeLorean Legacy and Racing
37:19 Building the JZD
41:57 STEM and the DeLorean Foundation
52:37 Back to the Future Impact
58:08 Kat DeLorean's Future Plans
59:25 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
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The Ferrari 330 P3

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 delves into the iconic Ferrari 330 P3. He discusses the car's competition history, technical specifications, and its role in the 1966 World Sports Car Championship. William also brings up the labor strikes in Italy that affected Ferrari's performance and the famous rivalry with Ford's GT40s. He calls for the Ferrari community to interact and share their input while also summarizing Ferrari's efforts and challenges during the 1966 championships. 
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:17 Getting Regular with Episodes
01:07 The Sexiest Ferrari Ever Made
01:59 The Story of Ford vs. Ferrari
03:28 Changes in the World Sports Car Championship
06:01 Ferrari's Response: The 330 P3
07:52 Technical Specifications of the 330 P3
14:42 Racing History of the 330 P3
21:38 Conclusion and Call to Action
22:45 Credits and Sponsorship
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Pinstripe Chris Dunlop

Passion for vehicles comes in many different shades and colors. Custom cars, hot rods, and exotics- there's always a variety of artwork to keep things fresh and is never limited to one genre. Chris Dunlop is an automotive design and render artist based out of Southern California. He started out as an automotive painter that specialized in custom paint and high end restoration work on Classics & Exotics in Rockville, Maryland. From there he began airbrushing, doing sharpie art, and pinstriping. Soon after he was doing his artwork nearly full time, and some of you might have heard of him, he’s been dubbed "Pinstripe Chris" and he joins us tonight on Break/Fix to share his journey from Paint & Body work to full-time artist!
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00:00 Meet Chris Dunlop: From Painter to Artist
01:34 Chris's Early Life and Career Beginnings
03:11 Journey to Full-Time Artist
13:23 The Sharpie Art Phenomenon
16:28 Exploring Robot Number Three
20:28 Car Culture: East Coast vs. West Coast
27:11 Digital vs. Traditional Art
31:56 Art as Entertainment vs. Practicality
32:13 Competitors and Inspirations
33:43 Self-Taught Journey and Social Media Influence
34:23 Artistic Collaborations and Personal Projects
36:09 Photorealistic Art and Techniques
42:05 Drawing Cars: Challenges and Techniques
44:56 Favorite and Least Favorite Car Designs
50:23 Retro Car Designs: Hits and Misses
58:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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Drive Thru News #30 - What’s Hot! & What’s Not? in 2023 (Winter Recap)

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 #30 where we talk What's Hot and What's Not in our winter recap for 2023! 
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Showcase: THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW (CES)
Every New Car You Can Still Buy with a Manual Transmission Today
Discontinued cars this year
10 Best Cars for 2023 picks
AC Schnitzer is back with a POLIZEI BMW and an aftermarket company aims to address the BMW “grille issues”
2023 Ford Super Duty Can Tow up to 40,000 Pounds, More Than Any Truck in the History of Trucks
Corvette to launch as a brand with 4-door, SUV and talk of the new E-ray
Homemade GMC Canyon Dually Wasn't a Great Idea, So Now It's For Sale
#teslagate - Tesla lied about autopilot in 2016!
Amazon Reportedly 'Likely to' Drop Jeremy Clarkson in Response to Markle Column
Andretti & Cadillac in F1?
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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Ferrari F1 Transmission to 6-Speed Manual Swaps

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 explores Ferrari conversions, particularly transforming F1 transmission models like the Ferrari 360 and 430 into six-speed manuals. The discussion includes the work of EAG, a Texas-based company known for perfecting these conversions. William also talks about trends in the car market, the rising value of manual Ferraris, and his personal experiences and preferences when considering these vehicles. He also touches on his plans for expanding the podcast and YouTube channel, the importance of community involvement, and collaborations with other influencers in the automotive world.
 
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:22 Podcast Comeback and Future Plans
01:54 Ferrari Manual Transmission Conversions
03:58 EAG's Expertise and Market Trends
10:50 Personal Insights and Buying Tips
19:57 Community Engagement and Future Content
24:05 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
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Fuelin’ Around with Deadly Driver’s JK Kelly

Jetting off to Monte Carlo…speeding through the tight turns of a mountain road en route to an evening at the casino…what could be more exhilarating? After racing in a grand prix, Bryce Winters boards a luxury yacht to bask in the limelight and mingle with celebrities, only to find a gun to his head…
From the rolling hills of Vermont to some of the world’s most powerful cities, Winters is thrust into improbable adventure, riveting intrigue, and elusive romance. The question remains: can he navigate around the dead-ends in a maze of CIA manipulation and entrapment—or will he fall prey to the sinister forces of underworld intelligence?
While studying journalism at Penn State University our guest traveled to auto races on weekends where he took photos he was able to sell to racing magazines. One of his editors suggested, “You’re taking the pictures so write the feature stories that go with them!” 
After a stint with the Darrell Waltrip, Gatorade #88, NASCAR team he spent the next thirty years traveling the world for VP Racing Fuels. But that passion for writing never left him. Following the advice of James Patterson who said “give readers what they want,” - six novels later, from his debut title FOUND IN TIME to his accounts on the road with VP in FUELIN’ AROUND through to his latest thriller DEADLY DRIVER, author J.K. Kelly has striven to do just that.
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00:00 JK's Early Life and Passion for Cars01:29 From Journalism to Racing06:11 Journey with VP Racing Fuels11:22 Writing Career and Inspirations17:18 The Making of Deadly Driver25:32 Bryce Winters: The Formula One Super Spy28:23 Bryce's Dilemma: Balancing Racing and Government Demands29:04 A Heartbreak and a New Love Interest29:29 Bryce's Humble Beginnings and Racing Heroes30:35 The Unique American Formula One Driver31:04 Bryce's Hidden Car Collection32:58 The PRI Show and Bryce's Future in Racing34:50 The Evolution of Motorsports and EVs38:03 The Future of Racing and Bryce's Career44:59 Deadly Driver: From Book to Screenplay50:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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This episode was recorded on-site at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, PA.

Romeo, Romeo... wherefore art thou, Alfa Romeo? (Patreon Special Re-release)

If you couldn't get enough of our What Should I Buy? Italian Cars antics, we pull a #tbt and revisit our Patreon Pit Stop minisode when we catch up with Chris Bright from Collector Part Exchange (CPX) and discuss the past, present and future of Alfa Romeo. #ICYMI - Be sure to check out the original episode on Break/Fix.
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What Should I Buy? - Italian Exotics!

For petrol heads of a certain age - the poster on our bedroom wall, the dream car, the exotic, the temptress if you will… those cars are the ones that corrupted our souls and invited us into the enthusiast world for the first time. They are defined by painstakingly passionate craftsmen. Vehicles with luscious curves, exaggerated features, spicy accents and fiery red paint schemes from manufacturers with names that end in vowels… 
But thanks to misconceptions, myths and limited availability it's not often at the top of collectors' minds unless they’re willing to “take that risk or make that plunge!” into the worlds of Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and others.
With the help of returning “What Should I Buy” panelists and Italian Car Owners and Experts such as William Ross from the Ferrari Marketplace, Chris Bright from Collector Part Exchange, Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine along with petrol-head extraordinaire Mark Shank from the 90’s WSIB episode, we aim to prove the nay-sayers wrong, and find YOU the perfect Italian Collector Car! 
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Through her heart-shaped sunglasses (Elizabeth Blackstock)

We all have passions, desires, and interests that keep us moving and help us get through the monotony of day to day life. If you’re lucky, you may be able to combine your passions and turn them into a successful career. Our guest has taken her life long passion for racing and found a way to combine it with her love for the written word. 
You’ve probably seen our guest roaming around a paddock near you, wearing her signature heart-shaped sunglasses and “emotional support TransAm crop top”. Her work spans automotive outlets like Jalopnik, A Girls Guide to Cars, Donut Media Podcast, The Drive, RACEWKND and many others. Joining us is writer, editor, journalist, podcaster and novelist Elizabeth Blackstock.
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00:00 Meet Elizabeth Blackstock
01:17 Elizabeth's Early Life and Automotive Roots
03:18 Journey to Becoming an Automotive Journalist
04:51 Experiencing Different Car Cultures
07:15 Balancing Multiple Roles and Projects
12:09 Writing for Donut Racing Show and Rich Energy Book
20:44 Brainstorming the Next Big Strategic Plan
20:57 Elizabeth's Racing Aspirations
22:40 Favorite and Least Favorite Cars
25:25 Bucket List Events and Dream Races
27:51 Forgotten Female Racing Drivers
34:13 The Future of Racing: EVs and Muscle Cars
38:42 What's Next for Elizabeth Blackstock?
42:11 Closing Remarks and Farewell
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