BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Beyond Little Anton (John W. Warner IV)

Our guest is an author and historian with a passion for hidden history, revisionist historical narratives, vintage cars, and the unsung heroes of WWII. His father, a 5-term US Senator from Virginia, his mother the daughter of a renowned Pittsburg born philanthropist, his step-mother a famous celebrity... If you haven’t guessed it by now, we’re honored and excited to have John W. Warner IV on Break/Fix - a former IMSA pro-driver turned gentleman farmer, car collector and passionate petrol-head, to talk about his historical-fiction series “Little Anton”, part satire - part love story, and a dash of espionage  --- and we promised John… we wouldn’t talk about aliens. (maybe).
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 Meet John W. Warner IV
00:01:53 John's Early Passion for Cars
00:03:16 Racing School and Early Career
00:04:56 Racing with Legends
00:14:43 Challenges and Injuries
00:16:15 Transition to Writing
00:16:27 Favorite Cars and Modern Preferences
00:21:37 Porsche History and Legacy
00:36:19 Filling the Gaps in Dr. Porsche's Life
00:37:23 The Silver Arrows and Historical Context
00:37:47 The Human Side of Dr. Porsche
00:38:41 Challenges of Writing the Book
00:39:43 Introducing the Characters and Their Stories
00:40:18 The Complexities of the Book's Structure
00:43:14 Technical Aspects and Inspirations
00:44:46 Character Development and Historical Accuracy
00:49:41 The Role of Women in the Story
01:04:27 Future Projects and Philanthropy
01:13:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Beating the dreaded Track Hangover - Newbill of Health (Crossover)

As automotive enthusiasts, we spend a lot of time researching and modifying our cars in pursuit of better performance.  However, we often tend to overlook our own physical performance and take for granted what it takes to keep performing at a high-level - all day - at a race track.
Many of us have felt the “track-day hangover” which to some, can feel like an actual hangover.  Headaches, fatigue, lack of motivation are all signs of dehydration.  Usually day two of a track weekend, you can see the folks in the paddock moving slower, not as energized, not as motivated and just feeling a little off. With us to discuss proper hydration and nutrition techniques is Ken Newbill from Newbill of Health - Holistic Health & Nutrition Consultant
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Drive Thru News #13 - The Super Sized, Super Special!

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we've put together a menu of local, racing, electric-vehicle and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #13 covering August of 2021. Our biggest News episode yet! #supersized
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
Showcase Brand: LAMBORGHINI!
Singers remaining 75 DLS (964) sell for a cool $2M EACH!
Ford Mustang GT500 beats Model S Plaid in Drag Race
Best selling vehicles… in the WORLD!
Mini “strip” designed by British fashion designer
BMW recalls TOYOTA
Car Masters Season 3, Grand Tour “Loch Down”
Motorsports News: F1 updates, LeMans 2021, Valentino Rossi
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
00:01:08 Lamborghini's Latest Innovations
00:03:22 The New Countach: A Modern Take
00:10:27 Lamborghini's Off-Road Adventure
00:13:34 Lamborghini's Warehouse Find
00:15:10 Lamborghini's Le Mans Bid
00:17:33 Bugatti Divo: End of an Era
00:19:01 Singer's Porsche 964 DLS
00:22:31 Audi's Dakar Rally Entry
00:24:27 Audi's Futuristic Concept Car
00:29:50 Brabus Returns with 800 HP SUV
00:33:26 Ford's Build-to-Order Strategy
00:44:38 The Decline of Traditional Passenger Vehicles
00:45:08 Chevy Bolt Recalls and Battery Issues
00:45:56 Electric Vehicle Battery Chemistry Challenges
00:50:10 Drag Race: Tesla vs. Shelby GT500
00:53:42 Historical and Lost Cars
00:59:07 Global Car Sales Insights
01:03:47 Adventures in a 1915 Model T
01:05:50 Top Auctioned Cars and Plaid Interiors
01:17:20 Sustainable Car Design by Paul Smith
01:24:38 Tesla's Delayed Semi Truck and Cybertruck
01:26:39 Tesla's Troubles: Carbon Credits and Investigations
01:27:09 Pickup Truck Preferences: F-150 vs. Cybertruck
01:27:45 Tesla's Autonomous Mode Under Scrutiny
01:30:37 BMW Supra Recall: Brake Assist Issues
01:31:13 Supra's Performance and Wind Buffeting
01:34:21 Rich People Toys: Mini Ferraris and More
01:34:57 Motorsport Merchandise and Lego Sets
01:36:37 Monterey Historics: Unique Cars and Highlights
01:37:48 TV Show Reviews: Grand Tour and Car Masters
01:52:09 Formula One Updates: New Races and Teams
01:54:05 IMSA and Le Mans: Young Drivers and New Entries
02:01:21 Motorcycle Racing: Valentino Rossi's Retirement
02:03:38 GTM HQ Updates: Events and Announcements
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Porsche’s at the Beltsville Shell (Mark Porto)

It's always interesting when you come across a fellow-petrol head, especially a Porsche enthusiast while sitting across a board room table. Not long ago our Pit Stop profile guest Mark Proto and I were "killing time" before a meeting and came to the realization that we were both car enthusiasts, and Mark has some really interesting stories to share. We talk about his various Porsches, BMWs and about his families racing past which is outlined in a recent book "The Beltsville Shell: You Are What You Drive." 
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eSports + STEM = MIE Racing (David L. Middleton)

David L. Middleton, has always had a passion for Cars and Motorsports. As a child he became enamored with Porsche's and he never lost that passion. He declared to his parents from that young age that he wanted to one day work in the German Automotive industry.
But getting there wasn’t easy. After attending MIT and majoring in Physics, he moved to Germany and tried to secure a job in the Automotive industry. He didn’t know the language or the people, but he had a dream. There were many days when he wanted to quit. There were many days where he wondered if all the hard work was worth it. His dream and vision seemed so far away, but he learned to persevere and kept going even when it hurt. So with little money but big dreams, he was determined to make it work, #sendit, and ended up landing a job with BOSCH.
Today, David speaks fluent German and pushed beyond the day-to-day life of an ECU developer and was able to feed passion for motorsports becoming a Trackside Race Engineer at the Nürburgring. He and his family have returned stateside, and has started an organization called Middleton Innovative Education (aka MIE pronounced like pie) which is looking to revolutionize the way we teach and engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (aka STEM). The MIE program transform the eSports concept of gaming into a true STEM learning model! 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Brake Fix Podcast
00:00:28 Introducing Middleton Innovative Education (MIE)
00:01:10 David Middleton's Journey and Inspiration
00:03:02 Challenges and Realizations in the Automotive Industry
00:04:03 David's Path to Becoming an Automotive Engineer
00:06:05 Experiences in Germany and the Nürburgring
00:16:36 First Cars and Early Automotive Experiences
00:20:21 Developing the MIE Program
00:20:28 Sim Racing and Educational Applications
00:27:25 Choosing the Right Simulation Platform
00:35:12 Simulators vs. Reality: Bridging the Gap
00:36:37 Adapting Education During COVID-19
00:38:05 Incorporating Hands-On Experience
00:38:47 Future Pathways: From High School to Formula SAE
00:41:47 Encouraging Female Participation in Motorsport
00:44:06 The Importance of Early Exposure
00:51:13 Sim Racing Tips and Techniques
01:02:14 Future Directions and Partnerships for MYE Racing
01:08:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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What Should I Buy? - Class of ’99!

Awesome & Awkward all at the same time... that’s how I like to describe the ‘90s. A time when bands like Nirvana, Sublime and Green Day were all we would talk about, and the cars we salivated over had exotic names like Supra, RX-7 and GT-R.  
Our special guest is fellow car enthusiast Mark Shank, who has called upon our panel of esteemed petrol heads to answer the question “What Should I Buy? -- ‘90s cars!”
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Powerflex! - Suspension & Bushings

Suspension bushings are some of the most highly stressed components fitted to a vehicle (and least talked about). They undergo enormous strains in the most arduous of conditions with no maintenance or lubrication. Having old, tired, broken bushings, or even bushings made of poor quality materials, can cause excessive tire wear, braking instability and poor handling. This is the single biggest reason you can instantly tell the difference between driving a three year old car and a new one. 
However, even new cars will benefit from upgraded components, especially bushings!  Powerflex is an engineering company with an arsenal of innovative solutions for failure-prone and poorly performing stock parts. And because of their superior design they offer much more effective control of the suspension components to a much greater extent than normal rubber items … And with us tonight from PowerFlex USA is Jake Palladini from sales and customer service - as well as Powerflex owner James Clay - who some of you might also recognize as the President of BimmerWorld! to discuss these crucial components of your vehicle. 
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Drive Thru News #12 - Anniversary Episode

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we've put together a menu of local, racing, electric-vehicle and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #12 covering July of 2021 and the 1st Anniversary of Break/Fix Podcast - while celebrating 7 years as GTM! ! 
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
Showcase Brand: RIMAC (+ Porsche & Bugatti)
Last hoorah for the Challenger & Charger
eLegend AG “Audi Quattro” inspired EV
Rush Drummer Neil Peart's “Silver Surfer” collection
Man spent 17 years building a Lambo in his basement
Florida Man stories
Motorsports News
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:54 One Year Anniversary Celebration
00:02:05 Rimac's Big Moves
00:07:16 Stellantis and Jeep Updates
00:10:20 Dodge's Last Hoorah
00:15:45 Ferrari's Mini Models
00:18:02 Volkswagen Audi Group News
00:29:54 Lost and Found: Hidden Gems
00:37:56 Collector Finds and Junkyard Gold
00:38:34 The Lamborghini Countach Basement Build
00:43:44 Jet-Powered Volkswagen Beetle
00:46:23 Richard Hammond's Top Five Cars
00:48:57 Biggest Flops in Automotive History
00:50:59 Random EVs and Concept Cars
00:57:14 Electrifying America and Charging Networks
01:02:04 Chevy Bolt Recall and Safety Concerns
01:04:32 California's Crackdown on ECU Tunes
01:09:58 Ford's Skyline Trademark and Bronco Issues
01:13:46 Ford Mach E Fragrance
01:15:31 Fragrance Models and Spokespersons
01:16:21 Clarkson's Farm Craze
01:17:51 Florida Man Stories
01:18:12 Dump Truck Hits Bridge
01:22:10 Human-Powered Car Antics
01:27:49 Vigilante Car Owner
01:30:29 Mountain Man Dan's Segment
01:31:23 F1 Drama and Controversies
01:42:25 Rally and IMSA Updates
01:46:15 Upcoming Events and Announcements
01:52:46 Closing Thoughts and Thank Yous
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Oil Analysis 101 - Blackstone Labs - Slick Talk (Crossover)

As a follow-on to the episode we did a couple weeks back with Rob Longo of Liqui-Moly (one of the major oil providers in the Motorsports world); Blackstone Labs was mentioned on that episode and we thought, what a great way to introduce people to the idea of Oil Analysis? Joining us for this crossover episode is "Blackstone Joe" Adams host of Slick Talk Podcast to help us unpack everything you ever wanted to know about Oil!
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Racing... on the Moon! (with Mary Hagy from Moon Mark)

The motorsports community is full of interesting people and the more time I spend in it the more stories I uncover, and our guest is no exception. Mary Hagy a former U.S Army soldier, renowned Philadelphia businesswoman, and currently the CEO and Founder of Moon Mark - an organization that captures the adventures of high school students from around the world who will compete to design, build, land, and race two vehicles on the Moon!
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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Liqui-Moly - Oils & Lubricants

For many of us, oils and lubricants are just a bottle of brown liquid you put in your vehicle occasionally--- because, that’s what someone said you should do. Like your body, your vehicle, and especially your engine, needs to be in good health… which means understanding and choosing the right products as it’s lifeblood. 
Founded in 1957, Liqui-Moly has developed and produced oils and additives exclusively in Germany. With over 4000 products they offer a wide range of automotive chemicals that are unique in terms of Motor oils and additives, vehicle care and service sprays, greases and pastes as well as adhesives and sealants. And with us to discuss the importance of these types of products is Rob Longo - Regional Sales Manager for Liqui-Moly covering PA / NJ and DE.
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00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:59 Meet Rob Longo from Liqui Moly
01:14 Rob's Journey into the Oil Industry
03:15 Understanding Motor Oils: Conventional vs Synthetic
05:34 The Role of Additives in Motor Oils
09:44 Choosing the Right Oil for Your Vehicle
12:14 Switching from Conventional to Synthetic Oils
15:59 Oil Viscosity Explained
23:43 Gasoline vs Diesel Engine Oils
30:35 Exploring Molygen Oil Benefits
31:24 Understanding Oil Additives
32:53 Engine Oil Additives for Different Uses
38:25 Oil Change Intervals and Analysis
42:15 Transmission and Gear Oils
43:46 Choosing the Right Oil Filters
46:13 Finding and Buying Liqui Moly Products
54:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Drive Thru News #11 - June ’21

The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we've put together a menu of local, racing, electric-vehicle and random car-adjacent news. Tune in for Episode #11 covering June of 2021, with Special Guest Host: Donovan Lara from GarageRiot!
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
Showcase Brand: FORD
Alfa Romeo CEO Keen on Bringing Back GTV and Duetto Sports Car
$9.2 billion offer to VAG for Lambo - NOT FOR SALE!
Lost & Found: American Classics
Rolls Royce to build 3 “boat tail” drop tops
Unplugged RETURNS to pikes peak with Plaid edition Tesla
Nissan Has Intern Sit in Stop-and-Go Traffic Every Day for Months – for Research
Motorsports News
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:01:09 Ford's $1.3 Billion Penalty
00:03:29 Ford's New EcoBoost V8
00:06:15 EV Revolution and the Mach-E
00:10:41 Chip Shortages Impacting Production
00:21:29 Ford Bronco's Off-Road Adventure
00:25:05 Alfa Romeo's Exciting Future
00:30:55 Lamborghini's Electric Plans
00:35:47 The Rise of the ID.4 and ID.3
00:37:06 GTX: The New GTI?
00:37:30 Drift Mode: Necessary or Nuisance?
00:39:29 Green Mobility Experiments in Greece
00:40:56 The Return of the Five-Cylinder Audi
00:44:16 Nicolas Cage's Impressive Car Collection
00:46:04 Lost and Found: Rare Car Discoveries
00:48:38 Collector Car Market Trends
01:01:14 The Controversial Tesla Plaid Edition
01:06:54 The Boring Company's Vegas Tunnel
01:11:19 Unexpected Car Videos
01:12:18 The Bizarre Citroen 2CV Roadster
01:14:23 The Worst Internship Ever
01:16:04 Strange Incident at Circle K
01:18:04 NASCAR at COTA: A Rainy Disaster
01:20:55 Women Making History at Indy 500
01:24:36 The Mystery of Michael Schumacher
01:25:55 Toyota's Rally Prius Experiment
01:29:57 BMW's Return to Le Mans
01:31:40 Motor Mythbusters and Richard Hammond's New Show
01:34:21 Sad News in Motorsport
01:38:56 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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