BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

What’s the most costly track car to insure? (Patreon Special Re-release)

We had a great time talking with Ryan Staub from Lockton Motorsports but we felt like the listeners didn’t get to know Ryan as a Motorsports and Car enthusiast, so as an encore to the original episode, we’ve put together this mini-sode based on our post-session happy hour. 
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AutoInterests (Jason Kennedy)

There are so many choices these days to help you get “On Track” and picking the right one for you isn’t always easy. Enter Auto Interests, a professional motorsports event management business specializing in High Performance Driver Education, setting itself apart from the rest of the pack. AutoInterests origin story closely parallels that of GTM’s and so we’re excited to have Jason Kennedy, President of Auto Interests on the show to explain how it all fits in. 
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00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:47 Guest Introduction: Jason Kennedy of Auto Interests
01:04 The Origin Story of Auto Interests
03:34 Transition to Auto Interests
04:42 Growth and Expansion of Auto Interests
05:36 Headquarters and Home Tracks
06:33 Favorite Tracks and Event Highlights
08:23 Differentiators of Auto Interests
11:42 Focus on Beginner Drivers
13:44 Classroom and On-Track Experience
16:19 Run Groups and Progression
19:38 Instructor Roles and Track Time
21:20 Coaching and Certification Process
22:51 Instructor Recruitment and Mentorship Program
24:23 Adapting to COVID-19: Safety Measures and Technology
27:38 Observational Coaching Explained
29:30 Registering for Auto Interests Events
30:29 Track Time and Costs
32:49 HPDE Protection Plans
36:36 Track Insurance Considerations
40:53 Spec Panther Series and Technology Innovations
44:12 Shoutouts and Closing Remarks
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Be sure to listen to the entire episode for a PROMO CODE on upcoming AI events.

Drive Thru News #8 - Welcome to Season 2!

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 #8 covering March of 2021, and joining us this month is special guest host: Tom Wende, DMV Region Chief, resident Rotary expert and part of GTM's VRL committee!
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
Chief of Cherokee Nation asks Jeep to stop using tribe's name
Peugeot's U.S. return officially canned as Stellantis doubles down on Alfa Romeo
Porsche Working on Synthetic Fuel with EV-Level Clean Emissions
OOPS! - Ford Mustang Mach-E's first recall addresses loose bolts
'Why isn't he stopping?' Mini driver describes being pushed sideways by dump truck
Florida Man, Ford Fusion ladder transport
Motorsports News
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
00:00:34 Welcome to The Drive Thru: March Edition
00:01:04 Cherokee Name Controversy
00:04:36 Stellantis Segment: Peugeot and Alfa Romeo
00:05:30 Jeep Magneto Electric Wrangler Concept
00:13:26 Dodge's Anti-Theft Software Update
00:19:13 Porsche's Synthetic Fuel Development
00:29:05 Volkswagen's Power Day and EV Plans
00:39:18 Front Wheel Drive and RPG Cars
00:41:04 New Postal Trucks by Oshkosh
00:44:51 Electric Delivery Vehicles
00:46:41 Ford's New Police Pickup Trucks
00:49:13 Tesla's Autopilot Controversies
00:54:44 GM Halts Camaro Production
00:59:13 Tragic Car Meet Incident
01:02:02 COVID Vaccination at Circuit of the Americas
01:03:17 World's Most Valuable Hot Wheels
01:07:09 Florida Man's Ladder Transport
01:10:56 NASCAR Returns to Dirt Racing
01:12:53 Pike's Peak Hill Climb: A New Contender
01:15:44 Jaguar's Return to Formula Racing
01:16:27 Formula 1 Drama: Drive to Survive
01:19:35 Audi's Rally Comeback
01:22:57 Mazda's Exit from IMSA
01:25:17 Ferrari's New Hypercar for Le Mans
01:27:01 Sebring Highlights and IMSA Updates
01:32:56 Virtual Racing League: New Season and Updates
01:40:54 Upcoming Events and Announcements
01:45:52 Closing Remarks and Thank You
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The Man, The Myth... and the little blue Miata

In this full-length Pit Stop episode we go behind the scenes with long-time GTM member Rob Luhrs and discuss growing up in New England, his fascination with Wagons and get to know him better through his Miata.
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What Should I Buy? - UGLY Cars

As you know we've asked many of our guests about the "mythical 3 car garage" or "cars they had as posters on their wall as a kid" or "sexiest car of all time" - but we thought this time... let's turn the conversation around, and see what's the ugliest car we could recommend for someone else? ... and can't wait to see what our panel came up with.
In keeping with the tradition of What Should I Buy? - we have to set some ground rules, in this case we have to define: ugly. Our usual suspects are always the Aztek, Pacer, Edsel, Bricklin and even the HHR. But if you suspend disbelief for a moment, you could argue that there ARE ways to make those cars cool. But tonight we’re talking about an entire new caliber of UGLY, the designs where no amount of mods could make them better, cars with looks that only a momma could love. 
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00:00 Introduction and Panel Setup
00:41 Defining Ugly Cars
01:17 Ugliest Cars Discussion Begins
03:17 PowerPoint Presentation on Ugly Cars
04:57 Debate on Specific Ugly Models
10:41 Ferrari Mondial T and Other Italian Disasters
26:21 Soviet Block Cars and Their Design
28:49 French Cars: The Epitome of Ugly
31:44 Matt's Departure and Citroen SM Discussion
32:07 Dr. Seuss and the Citroen DS
33:01 French Cars and Arrogance
33:48 Fish-like Cars and the Stutz Bearcat
36:51 The Ugly Truth About the MR2 TTE
41:10 Fiat Multipla and Other Design Disasters
46:21 Volvo Safety Car and Pedestrian Safety
54:39 The Ugliest Car Ever: 1957 Aurora Safety Car
59:36 Final Thoughts and Outro
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A trip down Watkins Glen’s Memory Lane (Patreon Special Re-release)

We had a great time talking with Kip Zieter and Rick Hughey about the IMRRC, but we felt like the listeners didn’t get to know them as a Motorsports and Car enthusiasts, so as an encore to the original episode, we’ve put together this mini-sode based on our post-session happy hour. 
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All the Torquems (David Andrews)

Boulders, Trees, Mud, ruts and sleeping under the stars. That’s right... that's the recipe for Offroading! And in this episode, we return to the road less traveled with our special guest, and former GTM member David “Drew” Andrews with a very in-depth and technical view on Overlanding; a sub-discipline of Offroading. 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports
00:00:30 Guest Introduction: David 'Drew' Andrews
00:00:42 Drew's Journey from Sports Cars to Off-Roading
00:05:31 The Jeep Commander: A Unique Choice
00:06:14 Building and Upgrading the Commander
00:27:21 The Tragic End of the Commander
00:30:27 A New Beginning: The Mercedes G Wagon
00:39:14 Legal Off-Roading in Maryland
00:39:36 Finding Off-Road Trails and Proving Grounds
00:40:48 Advanced Off-Roading Locations
00:41:49 Choosing the Right Off-Road Vehicle
00:54:54 Essential Off-Roading Gear
00:57:56 Winch Types and Maintenance
01:04:53 Off-Roading Communities and Resources
01:16:59 Off-Roading Shows and Media
01:19:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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VETMotorsports (Peter Cline)

For years now GTM has participated in community, charity and philanthropic events like SCCA’s "Helmets off to Heroes", and last season we were introduced to the team from VETMotorsports, an organization that, since 2013, takes Veterans with service connected injuries and places them into Motorsports teams as a non-clinical therapy program. With us is Peter Cline, executive director and founder of VETMotorsports to explain how it all works.
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00:00 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast
00:47 Meet Peter Cline and Vet Motorsports
01:13 Peter's Racing Journey and Injuries
02:30 Inspiration Behind Vet Motorsports
05:27 First Professional Race and Fundraising
06:55 Challenges and Growth of Vet Motorsports
09:58 Pike's Peak Experience with Ducati
14:03 Connecting Veterans with Motorsports
21:13 Programs Offered by Vet Motorsports
24:10 Land Speed Record and Pit Crew Opportunities
24:46 Autocross Events and SCCA Foundation Support
25:50 Hand Control Car and Racing Licenses
26:16 Paths for Veterans: Pit Crew and Behind the Wheel
27:13 Volunteer Opportunities and Street Team
28:39 Getting Involved with Vet Motorsports
30:33 National Events and Partnerships
36:47 Motorsports as a Vocation for Veterans
40:33 Mental Health and Support Resources
43:46 Thank You and Acknowledgements
46:29 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Drive Thru News #7 - Season 1 Finale

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 #7 covering the Winter of 2020-2021, and doubles as our Season 1 Finale! -
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Is The Most Powerful Production Golf Ever And Keeps The Manual
FCA-PSA merger completed, Stellantis official. 4th largest Automaker in the world
Follow up from October - Tuatara (Too-uh-ta-ruh) Speed Record
Superbowl Car Ads!
You can still buy a brand new 2017 Viper in 2021
4-door 928! - Talk me out of it!
Audi E-tron GT & C8 Corvette e-Ray?
Rolls-Royce enters the EV market
Tesla’s profit doesn’t come from selling cars & The Global Chip Shortage
Motorsports News: Hamilton 7x Champ! Future of GT Racing at Lemans
FLORIDA MAN + INSANE BARBIE JEEP RACING
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
00:00:54 Season One Finale and Upcoming Season Two
00:01:52 Volkswagen 2022 Golf R Review
00:04:12 Volkswagen's Manual Transmission and Model Changes
00:07:59 Stellantis Merger and SRT Division Changes
00:11:48 New Jeep Grand Cherokee L
00:14:03 SSC Tuatara Speed Record Controversy
00:17:27 Super Bowl Car Commercials
00:28:35 Toyota GR Yaris vs. Nissan GTR Nismo
00:31:39 Retro Car Sales: Dodge Viper
00:33:29 Viper vs. Jeep Patriot: A Surprising Sales Comparison
00:34:26 Modding the Viper: A Japanese Tuner's Unique Take
00:36:56 Porsche's Attempt to Replace the 911: The 928 Prototype
00:40:46 Reviving the Mark II Escort: A UK Company's Ambitious Project
00:42:16 Audi e-tron GT: A New Era of Electric Performance
00:47:30 The C8 Corvette: New Versions and a Hybrid Twist
00:49:57 Fiat 500 Drag Race: A Battle Across Decades
00:55:02 Ford Mustang Mach-E: A Controversial EV
01:05:19 Renault R5 EV: A Retro Revival
01:06:31 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Entering the EV Hot Hatch Market
01:08:17 BMW's Bold Design Choices
01:08:55 Rolls Royce Enters the EV Market
01:10:36 Tesla's Reliability and Financial Secrets
01:14:39 Global Chip Shortage Impact on EVs
01:17:38 Motor Sports News and Updates
01:22:38 Virtual Racing League for Charity
01:24:06 Winter Highlights and Fun Stories
01:40:15 Wrapping Up Season One
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TL:DR - The 7 deadly sounds (Diagnosing your Vehicle)

Your car is talking to you... So listen up! - High performance driving requires intense concentration and focus, often leading to ignoring important signals your vehicle might be sharing with you. As we get ready to start another exciting racing season, we thought it was important to remind everyone how to diagnose issues with their vehicles, using their hearing! This technical episode serves as a quick guide to the “7 deadly sounds” and more that you should become familiar with when operating a vehicle.
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00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports
00:29 Understanding the Language of Your Car
00:56 The Seven Deadly Sounds
01:30 Coins in the Dryer: Wheel and Tire Issues
02:21 Tire Noise and Maintenance
08:20 Brake Sounds: Squealing, Grinding, and Growling
11:32 CV Joints and Axle Sounds
15:48 Exhaust System and Drivetrain Noises
17:42 Transmission and Bearing Sounds
22:54 Suspension Knocking and Street Car Differences
23:19 Under Hood Squealing: Belts and Bearings
25:16 Fuel Pump and Alternator Sounds
27:55 Power Steering and Other Engine Noises
28:34 Rod Knock and Engine Misfires
33:29 Diesel Engine Sounds
35:32 Electric and Interior Car Noises
37:07 Exhaust Issues and Carbon Monoxide Risks
40:29 Brake Safety and Roadside Assistance
43:19 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Fast-Track Surgeon (Dr. Lora Melman)

Some of you may know her as Dr. Lora Melman, a fellowship trained, board-certified and davinci robot specialist offering patients the latest in cutting-edge surgical techniques. But we know her as @fasttracksurgeon, one of our heroes under the helmet. 
If you’ve followed her online you know she’s got a flair for bringing Surgical Lessons from the Racetrack, a series of musings on the intersection of Safety, Precision and Skill - explained as a crossover between the art of Surgery and the science of High Performance Driving.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:27 Meet Dr. Lora Melman: The Fast Track Surgeon
00:01:20 Understanding Obesity and Its Surgical Treatments
00:03:58 Reflux and Hernia Surgeries Explained
00:09:51 The Concept of Fast Track Surgery
00:10:55 Preoperative Preparation and Recovery
00:16:32 Dr. Melman's Motorsport Journey Begins
00:21:02 Challenges and Learning in Motorsports
00:24:11 Connecting Surgery and Motorsports
00:36:12 The Importance of Smooth Driving
00:36:58 Mastery Through Deliberate Practice
00:38:01 Surgical Training and Continuous Learning
00:39:25 The Structured System of Motorsport Education
00:41:33 Driving the Camera in Laparoscopic Surgery
00:45:35 Women in Motorsport and Overcoming Bias
00:49:56 Learning from Mistakes in Motorsport
00:54:46 Hydration and Performance in Motorsport
00:58:35 Favorite Cars and Dream Vehicles
01:03:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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I am a HPDE junkie! (Patreon Special Re-release)

We had a great time talking with Dave Peters about how he built HPDEjunkie.com, but we felt like the listeners didn’t get to know Dave as a Motorsports and Car enthusiast, so as an encore to the original episode, we’ve put together this mini-sode based on our post-session happy hour. 
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