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Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
At GTM we're not just about the cars. We got all sorts of other events for our member to enjoy, like our Fantasy Football League. And now that the Football season is nearly over, #superbowl - we thought it would be fun to return to draft night with this digitally remastered episode, reviewing Football AND Cars! We answer the hard hitting questions like: If you were an NFL rookie, what car would you buy? And who has the best car in the NFL? Or the Top-15 sickest whips driven by NFL players and more. So sit back and enjoy the shenanigans.
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we’ve put together a menu of local, racing and random car-adjacent news. As we prep for Season 2 of Break/Fix, join us for this special directors cut episode of the Drive Thru segment called "Would You Like Fries w/ That?" along with some new stories you haven't heard!
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:33 Meet the Hosts
00:00:50 Would You Like Some Fries With That?
00:01:19 Florida Man Chronicles
00:21:25 Square Body Adventures
00:26:47 Mr. T's Ride
00:27:46 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and COVID
00:29:34 Ben Hur Reimagined
00:33:13 DIY Audi RS3 Disaster
00:40:17 Public Service Announcement: Car Show Etiquette
00:45:05 High-Speed Chase and School Parking Lot Mystery
00:46:41 North Dakota Combine Crash
00:50:28 Canadian Tesla Autopilot Incident
00:54:32 Jeep Stuck on California Bike Trail
00:58:12 Michigan Drawbridge Jump
00:59:43 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Commercial Controversy
01:02:27 Tesla Model 3 Fails Emergency Brake Test
01:08:12 Kentucky Snowman vs. Pickup Truck
01:09:42 Florida Man's Mop Bucket Scooter
01:13:40 Michigan Terrorists and the PT Cruiser
01:15:04 Florida Man and Woman Racing Incident
01:17:49 Shaq's Animated Comedy for Kids
01:20:16 Drive-Thru Halloween Experience in Orlando
01:25:58 Michigan Woman Sets Boyfriend's Jeep on Fire
01:28:03 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Welcome to the British Owners Club! Where misery loves company... and we recently discovered there are a large number of GTM members who own or have owned British cars. And therefore, we thought it would be a jolly good time to have them on Break/Fix to discuss their experiences and share stories. Get ready for dry wit and a lots of tongue & cheek, as we throw in a couple bonus rounds of What Should I Buy?
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00:00:00 Introduction to the Panel and Topic
00:00:54 The Quirks of British Cars
00:02:44 Personal Experiences with British Cars
00:09:01 The Jaguar F-Type Discussion
00:14:03 The Love-Hate Relationship with British Cars
00:17:51 The British Car Community
00:24:44 The Ingenious Simplicity of British Cars
00:37:38 Hand-Built Lotus and British Car Quirks
00:38:44 Racing in the British Isles
00:40:37 Ford Capri Memories
00:42:33 Sunbeam and Other British Car Stories
00:49:05 The Best and Worst British Cars
00:53:28 British Car Garage Picks
01:09:22 Hilarious British Car Stories
01:12:26 Closing Remarks and Farewell
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Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Everyone is looking for somewhere to belong. One of the main reasons for me that GTM was created was because we wanted to return that social aspect and sense of belonging back to track days. Utilizing social networking online is huge and a great way to stay connected to our groups. However, as much as the internet brings us closer together, it also tends to divide us into factions, and petrolheads and car enthusiasts are not exempt. We even get as granular as marque clubs, model-specific forums, and branded content and websites no one has ever heard of.
What if there was one corner of the net where there was no place for political rants, baby pictures or kitty memes? What if there was a place where obsessions run on petrol? Enter GarageRiot - The Car Enthusiast Social Network - where you’ll meet wrenchturners, master mechanics, tuners, traders and enthusiasts of all types. And with us tonight is Donovan Lara, GarageRiot’s CEO and Founder, to explain how it all works.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:57 The Birth of Garage Riot
00:01:21 Meet Donovan Lara, CEO of Garage Riot
00:02:44 The Concept Behind Garage Riot
00:05:05 Garage Riot's Community and Growth
00:11:30 Features and Future of Garage Riot
00:19:07 Donovan's Car Enthusiasm
00:19:33 Motor Sports Passion
00:23:45 Dream Cars and Investments
00:32:43 Ferrari's Evolution: From 288 GTO to Enzo
00:33:06 The 308 and Its Pop Culture Impact
00:34:07 Driving Experiences and Personal Preferences
00:34:20 The Unloved Ferraris and Maintenance Woes
00:35:05 Ugliest Cars Debate
00:35:58 Modern Car Culture and EVs
00:36:23 The Cybertruck and Tesla's Innovations
00:38:10 The High Cost of Modern Cars
00:39:02 The EV Revolution and Car Enthusiasts
00:46:38 GarageRiot: Community and Membership
00:54:03 GarageRiot Events and Activities
01:00:39 Future Plans and Features for GarageRiot
01:02:21 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Now, you might be asking yourself - what does a Motorsports group have to do with gaming? A lot, actually. And in 2020, because of COVID we saw a huge up-tick in virtual racing and eSports as an alternative to "being at the track." Everyone from IndyCar, IMSA and Formula One were "competing online" using iRacing, and other platforms. And even pro-am groups like SCCA have moved into this realm, while GTM on a smaller scale has been hosting virtual racing leagues since 2016.
Gaming in many ways is a gateway into a sport - like racing - but can also be used as a training and conditioning tool. We’re going to be talking a lot about how "hand/eye coordination" - "developing speed/reflexes" - "and esports safety" - plays into the world of Motorsports. And joining us for this episode of Break/Fix is a gaming expert, known on Twitch to many as “Jericho”, and now the host of Amazon Prime’s “Chasing the Crown” … is our guest Tucker Boner.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:28 The Intersection of Motorsports and Gaming
00:01:10 Guest Introduction: Tucker Boner aka Jericho
00:02:08 The Rise of eSports in Motorsports
00:03:47 The Future of Virtual Racing
00:07:39 The Appeal of Twitch and Live Streaming
00:15:10 Challenges and Opportunities in eSports
00:22:55 The Evolution of Racing Simulations
00:29:17 Virtual Reality and Its Impact on Gaming
00:42:00 Using Simulations as Training Tools
00:45:33 Realism in Flight Simulators
00:45:56 Training Tools for Drivers
00:46:50 Online Etiquette and eSports
00:47:24 Challenges in Multiplayer Gaming
00:48:55 Virtual Racing Leagues
00:49:35 Cheating and Penalty Systems
00:53:25 The Future of eSports and Traditional Sports
01:02:21 Health and Safety in eSports
01:10:57 Balancing Gaming and Health
01:14:06 Tips for Becoming a Better Gamer
01:16:38 Favorite Games and Cars
01:21:29 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
He's everywhere, but no where at the same time. GTM's 2019 DE Champion, Judd G... international man of mystery. In this member profile episode, we catch the illusive "carmen sandiego" of GTM - if only for a moment and get some insight into his Motorsports past.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
GTM prides itself on being more than just a community of petrol-heads, we’re an extended family. And in keeping with our Fellowship philosophy, when a member is in need, we find a way to band together and help. That being said, we got some recent news about one of our members and a change in their family situation so we immediately went into action to find a way to help.
In this special Pit Stop episode, we chat with Stacey Clark from the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org) to discuss Lupus, the Make Your Mark! Fundraising system and how they're working with us on our upcoming Virtual Racing League for Lupus.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Luxury, Sophistication, Simplicity and above all Safety… those are all adjectives you might use to describe our featured vehicle tonight. What if we told you, Volvo made a “hot-hatch” ? - A Volvo only known to a few … as the 480. And with us tonight to unpack this mystery car and how they imported it to the US are our new friends (and GTM members) Emily from GarageRiot and Nate - and filling in for Brad is special guest co-host Crutch!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:00:22 Meet the Hosts and Guests
00:01:05 Diving into Vehicle Histories
00:08:18 Emily's Car Journey
00:14:23 Garage Riot and Car Enthusiast Community
00:17:19 The Mystery of the Volvo 480
00:23:54 The Quest to Import a Volvo 480
00:37:10 Navigating Gray Market Car Insurance
00:38:06 The Struggle with License Plates
00:40:01 Volvo 480 Tech Specs Deep Dive
00:42:35 Driving Experience and Handling
00:50:26 Challenges with Parts and Repairs
01:00:09 Future Plans and Modifications
01:10:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
As the italians say “Arrivederci!” or “Until we meet again” – and in this special Pit Stop mini-sode of Break/Fix, we send long time GTM’er and DMV member John R well wishes as he gets ready to transfer to our Southern States region by way of Austin, TX. We’re going to miss John, he’s been a huge influence in making GTM what it is today, but if you missed the chance to meet him, tune in and hear his story.
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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
This week we have the pleasure of introducing our listeners to one of GTM’s more prominent figures, a member who is always looking out for us; often playing den mother to the team, always carrying a smile and a laugh with her around the paddock, always ready to lend a hand while keeping us sane ... One of our glorious ladies of racing - the one, the only, Chrissy!
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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
GTM NE region chief Harry is looking for a new car, specifically a wagon, so we thought ... wouldn’t it be fun to rally the troops and play another round of “What Should I Buy?” - WAGONS EDITION!
As a note: there’s been a long standing internal debate, let’s call it what it is… an argument... within GTM about the differences between a wagon, hatchback, and lift-back. While some might lump all these cars together, we don’t, and therefore for this episodes purposes to be considered a “wagon” the vehicle must have a “D” pillar. Vehicles like the VW GTI or Subaru Impreza though “wagon-like” are considered Hatch-backs and are disqualified. And with that… let’s get into it.
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00:00:00 Introduction and Challenge Overview
00:00:43 Harry's Car Requirements
00:03:03 Panel Introductions
00:03:41 Defining a Wagon
00:04:13 Available Wagon Options
00:05:33 Buick Regal Tourex Discussion
00:06:26 Volvo and Subaru Alternatives
00:07:20 Subaru Outback and Other Options
00:14:46 Classic and Used Car Considerations
00:15:22 Panel's Final Thoughts
00:35:06 Debating the Best Wagons
00:35:54 Nostalgia and Personal Stories
00:37:49 Fantasy Wagons and Dream Builds
00:40:08 Modern Wagons and Practical Choices
00:42:34 The Ultimate Wagon Decision
00:45:57 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
01:01:31 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Safety is always paramount in *any* sport... and Motorsport is no exception. However for many of us, track insurance is still a hit-or-miss idea. There are a number of us who drive cars “cheap enough” that we feel we can take the risk, and then there are others who drive expensive cars that would financially and emotionally tear them apart if something bad were to happen. Some of our more senior members will tell you, “don’t drive something on track that you can’t afford to walk away from”, well... not everyone shares this viewpoint.
Insurance is a funny thing... and in most cases it’s a necessary evil. It’s something that we all pay for but we also hope we never have to use. And in the world of Motorsports, especially HPDE, there are a few companies out there that may offer track insurance but on this episode we’re going to focus on one specific company, Lockton Motorsports, the original and largest Track Insurance provider in the United States. And joining us from Lockton is Ryan Staub, to educate us on all the intricacies and details surrounding: Track-Day Insurance.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports
00:00:22 The Importance of Track Insurance
00:01:09 Introducing Lockton Motorsports
00:01:34 Ryan Staub's Motorsport Journey
00:04:03 The Evolution of Track Insurance
00:06:42 How to Sign Up for Track Insurance
00:08:26 Understanding Track Insurance Policies
00:10:50 Coverage Details and Scenarios
00:19:42 Off-Track Insurance Explained
00:31:03 Defining Vehicles and Tracks for Insurance
00:40:16 The Claims Process
00:45:48 Discussing Salvage Scenarios
00:46:49 Understanding Deductibles
00:48:47 Street vs. Track Insurance
00:49:36 Claims and Coverage
00:54:56 Trends in the DE World
01:01:34 Q&A Session
01:20:01 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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