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GTM’s Crew Chief Eric on Cars Yeah! #2141 (Crossover)

Cars Yeah is a five-day-a-week podcast where Mark talks with Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™. People who have wrapped their passion for automobiles in to their careers and lives. You can enjoy over 2,000 interviews on the website and on every major mobile podcast app.
In episode #2141 of Cars Yeah! - Crew Chief Eric owns Gran Touring Motorsports, an online website where he and his team of exceptional writers spread the motorsport enthusiasm. He is the producer and co-host of the Break/Fix podcast where he and his co-host Brad spent years in racing, wrenching, and motorsports turning that experience into a top-notch collection of stories and information and GTM and Break/Fix was born. Each week Brad and Eric interview motorsports and automotive enthusiasts sharing their stories and enthusiasm. Why? Because Everyone Has a Story. I am honored to be a guest on their podcast in the future and look forward to sharing that with the Cars Yeah audience.
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00:00 Introduction to Cars Yeah!
00:30 Meet Crew Chief Eric
00:55 Eric's Dual Life: IT Nerd and Car Enthusiast
01:03 Eric's Automotive Heritage
01:25 The Role of a Chauffeur
02:27 Eric's Professional Journey
03:18 Sponsor Messages
06:51 Eric's IT Career and Automotive Passion
10:28 The Evolution of Gran Touring Motorsports
12:57 The Birth of Brake Fix Podcast
18:02 GTM's Community and Safety Initiatives
20:23 Eric's Inspirations and Mentors
22:38 Introduction to Don and Chuck
23:05 Sponsor Break: Bumby Seat
23:08 The Challenge Question
27:05 High Performance Driving Insights
32:01 Bucket List and Future Goals
33:40 Special Vehicles and Regrets
40:58 Inspirational Thoughts and Words of Wisdom
42:22 Conclusion and How to Learn More
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Rooster Hall Racing (RHR)

Walking through the paddock at any motorsports event affords you the ability to see a lot of really cool things. Everything is designed to capture your attention and draw your eyes and ears to it. From the fast looking cars with their colorful liveries and ear-pleasing exhaust notes to the giant flags denoting the team garages. But this weekend one logo really stands out among the crowd, and that’s the giant Red Rooster emblazoned on the BMW M4 of Rooster Hall Racing. 
Rooster Hall Racing (RHR) traces its roots to 2002 with the purchase of a highly modified E30 M3. Today the team campaigns cars in BMW CCA Club Racing and SRO America. Team owner Todd Brown, and Lead Driver Johan Schwartz join us to talk about supporting cars in both series, the history of RHR, and some great paddock stories. 
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00:00 Rooster Hall Racing Spotlight
01:58 Interview with Johan Schwartz
02:08 Johan's Motorsport Journey
06:34 Todd Brown's Motorsport Background
10:34 Rooster Hall Racing Achievements
13:56 Johan's Longest Drift Record
22:53 Fastest Lap in a Tesla Plaid
28:39 Handling Impressions of Tesla
28:53 The Future of Electric Vehicles in Motorsports
30:11 Dieselgate and Its Impact
31:02 Challenges of Electric Vehicles
33:54 The Appeal of SRO Racing
38:54 Managing a Racing Team
43:20 Future Plans and Personal Goals
48:15 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
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This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.

The Ferrari Purosangue SUV!

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 discusses various Ferrari-related topics. In this episode, he provides an in-depth analysis of Ferrari's new SUV, the Purosangue, highlighting its design, functionality, and market implications. He compares it to other luxury SUVs, such as those from Porsche and Bentley, while acknowledging the controversial reception among Ferrari purists. Ross also shares his thoughts on the practicality, performance, and potential market impact of the Purosangue. The episode includes his personal viewpoint and invites listeners to share their opinions.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:32 Podcast Welcome and Updates
01:33 Discussing the New Ferrari Purosangue SUV
02:54 Personal Opinions on Ferrari's SUV
10:55 Future of Ferrari and Electrification
12:16 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
15:25 Sponsorship and Closing Remarks
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Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR)

The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) is built on a wooded hillside overlooking the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and racetrack. The 40 acre fairgrounds and track are restored to their original beauty creating an atmosphere that makes the EMMR a living museum. Several times a year EMMR holds events where these historic cars can be seen on the track!
The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing is proud to be the home of the Chris Economaki collection, a  noted motorsports journalist, and editor of National Speed Sport News,  The library contains the Central States Racing Association paperwork, the racing columnist Bob Chorpenning’s collection, the collection of noted historian Joe Heisler, while the The Jerry Reigle Research Room contains the EMMR’s vast photograph collection.  There are an estimated 20,000 photographs in the EMMR collection, including the large Jack Gunn collection.  
And with us for a special guided tour is Dirt Track hall-of-famer and former curator for the Museum, Lynn Paxton.  
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00:00 Exploring the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing
01:24 A Conversation with Lynn Paxton
03:44 Historic Race Cars and Memorabilia
05:19 The Latimer Valley Fairgrounds and Annual Events
06:25 Midget Cars and Their Engines
08:31 Tommy Hinnershitz's Legacy
12:44 Early Sprint Cars and Racing Innovations
20:08 Personal Racing Stories and Safety Evolution
23:47 Greg Hodnett's Legacy
23:56 Evolution of Sprint Cars
25:02 Freddie Raymer's Car
25:26 Late Model Racing Insights
26:13 Advancements in Sprint Car Design
26:50 Engine Wall: 100 Years of Progress
27:50 Solar Car and Historical Engines
29:42 Drag Cars and Racing History
31:02 Stock Car Evolution
35:27 IndyCar and Tragic Histories
39:23 Museum Operations and Community Engagement
42:52 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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Trading Paint (EILFM Crossover)

Dirt Track Racing is a discipline of motorsport held on clay or dirt surfaced oval race tracks often used for thoroughbred horse racing. Dirt track racing started in the United States before World War I and became widespread during the 1920s and 1930s using both automobiles and motorcycles. Two different types of race cars dominate — open wheel racers in the Northeast & West and stock cars in the Midwest & South.
In tonight's episode of Break/Fix, we are re-joined by Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies, to discuss Hollywood’s attempt to tip their hat and pay homage to the Dirt Track world, when we review the 2019 film “Trading Paint” starring John Travolta and Shania Twain. 
Veteran race car driver Sam Munroe and his son, a fellow driver from a small town overcome family and professional conflicts, balancing competition, ego, resentment and a racing nemesis to come out stronger on the other side. 
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The Late Model Mafia (Mike Gallagher & Koby Timms)

Late model racing is at the epicenter of American motorsports. Whether on dirt or asphalt, late model drivers, crew, and fans are family, and it’s this essence of family that makes the world of late model racing one of the greatest of all time. Late Model Mafia and their founders Mike Gallagher & Koby Timms join us tonight to share their experiences and help you understand the gathering place they’ve created for all late model enthusiasts to interact, learn, and simply share stories and good times with one another.
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00:00:00 Defining Late Model Racing
00:02:59 Chassis and Engine Insights
00:07:13 The Origins of Late Model Mafia
00:13:48 Late Model Mafia's Services and Expansion
00:24:28 Maintaining and Operating Late Models
00:40:20 High-Speed Thrills and Challenges
00:40:41 Late Model vs. Corvette: Confidence and Performance
00:41:10 Track Day Adventures and Lessons
00:42:13 The Reality of Racing Costs and Safety
00:44:12 Getting Started in Late Model Racing
00:49:01 Racing Mishaps and Learning Curves
01:04:43 The Importance of Safety Gear
01:09:57 Future Plans and Shoutouts
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A Girls Guide to Cars (Sara Lacey)

Born as a community of writers, influencers, friends and women who buy, care for, and live their lives in and around their cars: their own car, the family car, and often the cars of family members. A Girls Guide to Cars is dedicated to sharing car purchase information, experiences and stories, told from personal points of view and focusing on what is important in a fun, smart, advice-from-your-best-friend way.
A Girls Guide to Cars brings together the insights and views of writers and reviewers who share their unbiased, honest and personal narratives about cars and their lives in cars. And with us to talk about this rapidly growing platform and share some great stories is Managing Editor - Sara Lacey. 
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00:00 A Girl's Guide to Cars: The Beginning
02:14 Features and Services of A Girl's Guide to Cars
03:27 Contributing to A Girl's Guide to Cars
05:21 Motorsports Coverage and Female Representation
06:58 Historical Finds and Women's Perspective on Cars
13:28 Key Topics and Trends in Automotive for Women
18:19 Brands Catering to Women and EV Insights
25:33 SUVs vs. Wagons: The Ongoing Debate
31:21 The Evolution of Family Vehicles
31:54 The Sliding Door Debate
32:38 Revisiting the Pontiac Aztec
33:49 The Stigma of the 'Mom Mobile'
34:35 The Future of Family Cars
42:07 Car Care and Maintenance Tips
49:01 Empowering Women in the Automotive World
55:28 A Girl's Guide to Cars: Mission and Vision
58:55 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Drive Thru News #26 - Ducks for Everyone!

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 #26 where Brad is off this month, as he’s in the middle of moving across the river and we look forward to having him rejoin the conversation in October, in his place we’re excited to have Sara Lacey the Managing Editor from A Girls Guide to Cars filling in for him, so welcome her (back) to Break/Fix! 
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Showcase: A GIRLS GUIDE TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY! 
Late summer fun - the Detroit NAIAS moved to September?
Why Queen Elizabeth II was the Car Girl we all want to be! 
More news on the GR Corolla: track tested, pricing and option packages.
Jeep moves into the EV and Hybrid world with "Jeep 4XE" and why it's important.
Jeep Owners & The Ducking Movement
U.S. exec Robyn becomes FIA’s first CEO
Have you seen the Countach redesign by Magnus Walker?
Do we really need a 2023 Cadillac Escalade EXT Pickup with Supercharged V8 Turbo Blackwing Engine?
2024 S650 Ford Mustang (Dark Horse) has an Attitude and a Dash Full of Modern Tech
Stunning Hyundai N Vision 74 Is a Wild 'Rolling Lab'
$26K to replace a dead Tesla battery! ... what about $30k for a Chevy Volt's battery?
Tractor beam? Toyota developing 'hitchless towing' system
EPA Hits Two More Diesel Tuners With $10 Million fine for Defeat Devices
Over turned trucks invite spaghetti dinners and BBQs! While a GTM man discovers a grenade and new amphibious vehicle called: The Gourd. 
Community News, brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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The Abandoned Ferrari 250 GTO

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 focuses on the abandoned 250 GTO, chassis number 3589. William explains his recent absence and details plans for expanding their content under an umbrella website to include various exotic car brands. He then unravels the tragic story of Joe Cortian from North Royalton, Ohio, whose son died in the GTO. After years of the car languishing, a friendship with car enthusiast David Nelson leads to the car's sale and the establishment of a scholarship in Joe's son's name at Notre Dame, restoring some solace to Joe and preserving the car's legacy.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:30 Host's Apology and Updates
01:29 New Website Announcement
02:44 Today's Topic: The Abandoned 250 GTO
06:55 The Tragic Story Behind the 250 GTO
13:26 The Car's Journey and Restoration
16:13 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
17:25 Credits and Sponsorship Information
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What Should I Buy? - Your first Classic or Collector Vehicle

We get ideas and suggestions for show topics all the time, and recently someone asked us to revisit the idea of "purchasing your first classic car" - never looking to turn down an opportunity for a hearty debate, we said Challenge Accepted! – And you know what that means listeners… it’s time for another fan-favorite WHAT SHOULD I BUY? episode!  And as our listeners know all WSIB’s have Shopping Criteria - but it unravels very quickly when you take into consideration all the different genres and eras of “collector cars” - Are we talking pre-war, post-war, muscle car, malaise era or something more modern? - so this begs the question “what exactly *IS* a collector car?” And with the help of our esteemed panel of guests we think we can solve this puzzle and come up with some great suggestions for the first time collector car buyer. All of our guests have been on the show before, and have experience in the classic car, prospecting and investor car markets. So please join me in welcoming back to Break/Fix our panel of petrol-head juggernauts: Mark Shank from the 90’s WSIB episode, Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine, Rob Parr from Collector Car Guide and Chris Bright from Collector Part Exchange. 
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00:00:00 Defining Classic vs. Collector Cars
00:01:16 Panel Introductions and Initial Thoughts
00:03:31 The Evolution of Car Values
00:11:01 First-Time Collector Car Recommendations
00:16:28 Exploring Affordable European Classics
00:22:04 Domestic Classics Under $50K
00:37:39 Unloved Ferraris and Porsches
00:40:54 Underrated Classics: Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Rally
00:41:37 BMW E9: A Forgotten Beauty
00:42:21 Affordable Muscle: Mustang, Camaro, and Firebird
00:42:45 The Rise of Car Modifications
00:45:06 Pontiac's Hidden Gems: Tempest and GTO
00:49:16 Malaise Era: The Dark Ages of Cars
00:57:44 Porsche 930 Turbo: A Collector's Dream
00:59:14 Porsche 928: The Affordable Supercar
01:10:59 80s Icons: From Lincoln to Lotus
01:19:56 Oddball Cars and Cafe Standards
01:20:39 Collectibles and Rare Finds
01:21:48 Underappreciated 80s and 90s Cars
01:25:52 Japanese Cars and the 90s Market
01:28:56 First Collector Car Advice
01:33:04 Nostalgic 90s Cars
01:51:55 Future Classics and Modern Collectibles
01:59:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Maximum Performance & Mental Sabotage (Dr. Jacques Dallaire)

No one ever goes into any Motorsports event and says “today, I want to come in last” the essence of competition is that we’re all fighting to be the best! Training, conditioning, practice and even superstition all seem to go out the window when the green flag drops. Have you ever wondered why you can be "in the zone" and perform at your best on a practice day, but during the race nothing ever seems to come together? Maybe it was bad luck? or maybe… you mentally sabotaged yourself?
To discuss why people “psych themselves out” and how to prevent it from happening is Dr. Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D, founder and president of Performance Prime, where he spends his time working with race teams of all disciplines to “develop the mindset of champions.”
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00:00 The Essence of Competition
00:51 Mental Sabotage in Racing
01:24 Interview with Dr. Jacques Dallaire
02:42 Understanding Mental Sabotage
07:10 The Performance Equation
15:50 Confidence and Experience
21:26 Rules of the Mental Road
24:01 Understanding Focus and Attention
25:56 The Role of Practice in Building Muscle Memory
26:42 Harnessing the Power of the Unconscious Mind
27:50 The Importance of Controlling Thoughts
28:45 Mental Toughness and Anxiety Management
31:40 The Power of Visualization in Performance
34:47 Dominant Thoughts and Performance
37:15 Endurance Racing and Sustained Focus
38:51 The Impact of Perspective on Performance
42:03 Summary and Implementation of Mental Skills
44:10 Resources and Final Thoughts
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OpenTrack - Drive More. Drive Better.

There’s always a reason NOT to do something. And In our case it's the gnawing clawing feeling of “what if” holding us back from trying Motorsports, we were all there once. Many of us aren’t anymore, and that’s a result of organizations like OpenTrack, that make it possible to have total coverage of your prized vehicle no matter what happens at an event. 
OpenTrack’s flexible track day insurance solutions allow drivers to do what they love most - get more time behind the wheel and on the track.  From single-event policies to 365-day coverage, you get the insurance you need, when you need it.  And with us tonight to discuss why you should protect yourself and your vehicle investment with OpenTrack is Brett Larson, Head of Sales for OpenTrack Insurance.
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