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Drive Thru News #3 - September ‘20

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 #3 covering September of 2020. 
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
SHOWCASE: The New Z “400”
New Bronco - “No V8” Say’s Ford
Volkswagen Group Allegedly Selling Bugatti To Rimac
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Toyota GR Super Sport previewed at LeMans
Who owns Who? - The World Car Market Explained
The Best Handling American Car of 1984
18 Classic Dream Cars We Love That Are Actually Nightmares to Own
GM Partners with Nikola
How far can you drive an electric car at 70mph before it stops?
Tesla Model Y Owners Have Found Home Depot Parts Used To Mount A Critical Part
Motorsports News: Jordan/Hamlin new NASCAR Cup team
HPDEjunkie.com Track Day Report
CANADIAN, NORTH DAKOTAN, AND MICHIGAN MAN STORIES!
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
00:00:58 Nissan Z Car Reveal
00:04:13 Ford Bronco Updates
00:10:05 Volkswagen and Bugatti News
00:12:34 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Unveiled
00:15:54 Maserati MC20 and Supercar Comparisons
00:19:52 Toyota GR Super Sport Preview
00:22:48 Automotive Conglomerates and Partnerships
00:25:57 Retro Cars and Throwback Thursday
00:37:30 Electric Car News: GM and Nikola Partnership
00:40:34 GM's Electric Gamble: Will It Pay Off?
00:41:40 Ford's Electric F-150: A Game Changer?
00:44:19 Electric Car Range Anxiety: Real or Overblown?
00:45:03 Polestar's EV Challenge: Can It Compete?
00:49:10 Fiat 500E: Small Car, Big Impact
00:52:13 The Future of EV Infrastructure
01:10:32 Luxury EVs: Lucid Air vs. Tesla Model S
01:13:05 Tesla's Build Quality Issues: A Closer Look
01:16:22 Randy Pobst's Pikes Peak Adventure
01:18:09 Aston Martin's Electric DB5 Junior: For the Rich Kids
01:20:27 Motorsports News: Le Mans Recap
01:20:58 Toyota's Dominance and Rebellion's Struggle
01:22:17 GT Pro Battle: Aston Martin vs. Ferrari
01:24:58 NASCAR News: Michael Jordan's New Team
01:27:04 Local Autocross Events and Partnerships
01:32:56 Motorsport Tragedies and Netflix Drama
01:37:04 Crazy Motorsport Stories
01:55:03 GTM Specific News and Shoutouts
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What Should I Buy? - Big Man... in a Little Car

Have you ever wished for 2 extra inches... of headroom, legroom, or for cars to be just a touch bigger? Our round table of GTM members and guests for this episode are all well above 6' tall and spend this episode discussing their wants, desires, challenges and even some embarrassing stories - in this episode we explore what it's like to be a "big guy" in a sports car world. 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Tonight's Topic
00:00:48 Meet the Panel: Big Guys in Little Cars
00:01:01 Andrew's Story: From Miatas to Factory Five Roadster
00:01:31 Gordon's Journey: From CTS V to Track Enthusiast
00:03:37 Jason's Experience: Supersized and Searching for Space
00:04:46 Brian's Brief: Jeep Grand Cherokee and TDI
00:05:24 Michael Crutchfield: Beetle Turbo S and Track Tales
00:06:07 Brad's Perspective: GTI and Lotus Elise
00:06:30 Andrew's Roadster: Building and Fitting In
00:10:55 Gordon's Cadillac CTS V: From Daily Driver to Track Car
00:16:16 Finding the Right Fit: Seats and Safety Gear
00:20:33 Jason's Quest: Trying on Cars for Size
00:30:36 Dream Cars and Realistic Choices
00:33:04 Dream Cars and Price Tags
00:33:12 Athletic Families and Public Reactions
00:34:00 Fitting into Cars: The Struggle
00:34:40 The Wagon Debate
00:42:57 Big Guy, Small Car Stories
00:45:00 Rental Car Misadventures
01:02:25 The Challenger Hellcat: A Big Guy's Dream
01:06:28 Final Thoughts and Farewells
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Bold City Motorsports (Ed Sheets)

Joining us on Break/Fix for an exclusive interview is Ed Sheets from Bold City Motorsports and founder of TunerLog. Maybe you’ve been following them for years @boldcitymotorsport on instagram or maybe this is the first time you’ve heard of this Jacksonville, FL based German Auto Shop. Either way, Ed’s going to share the Bold City origin - which happens to start in the DMV!!!! - as well as clue us in on some exciting future projects they have in store at TUNERLOG!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:34 Meet Ed Sheets from Bold City Motorsports
00:01:06 Ed's Journey from Maryland to Jacksonville
00:03:55 The Birth of Bold City Motorsports
00:05:21 Track Cars and Family Stories
00:07:11 The Infamous Red R32
00:08:45 Favorite Volkswagen Generations
00:10:51 Bold City's Future Plans
00:14:07 Introducing TunerLog
00:17:36 TunerLog Features and Benefits
00:28:20 Transparency and Value in Car Sales
00:37:14 User-Based Point System and Badges
00:37:45 Track Insurance and Declared Value Policy
00:38:57 Tuner Log's Data Privacy Commitment
00:40:00 Monetizing Without Sharing Data
00:42:37 Transfer of Ownership and Receipt Drop Integration
00:55:09 Data Security and Compliance
01:00:58 Motorsports Integration and Future Features
01:07:32 Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved
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”Ask the Man Who Owns One” - Packards & other Classics too! (Gunther Hoyt)

In this episode special guest Gunther Hoyt, Director of Colonial Classic Car Club and a prominent member of the Old Dominion Region of the Packard Club joins our show. We discuss the Motorsports discipline called Road Rally (also known to some of you as “touring or gymkhana”), we’ll also dig into what it’s like to own a classic car in today’s computerized, digital era, as well as getting to know Gunther a little better. As some of our readers might recall, I spent the better part of a week last year playing journalist and camera-man for the Classic Car Club Tour in Virginia, where we were fortunate to spend a lot of time and laughs with Gunther.  
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00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:29 Meet Gunther Hoyt: Classic Car Enthusiast
00:37 Exploring Road Rally and Touring
01:53 The Charm of Classic Car Tours
05:33 Restoration Shops and Their Impact
07:14 Defining a Classic Car
10:55 Challenges and Joys of Classic Car Ownership
17:04 Parts Sourcing and Maintenance
25:25 Modifications and Modernizations
28:32 Phil Hill's Influence on Classic Cars
29:26 Choosing the Right Classic Car: Entry Vehicles and Pitfalls
33:58 Cadillac vs. Packard: A Deep Dive
37:29 Packard's Global Influence and Post-War Decline
44:03 Modern Classics and Color Choices
48:34 Memorable Moments and Final Thoughts
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The new & improved SCCA High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE)

A panel of folks from the Washington DC region of the Sports Car Club of America (WDCR SCCA) joined Break/Fix to educate us on their new & improved High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE) program. With us was Chief Instructor Joe Obernberger, Assistant Chief Instructor Baron Mills and former HPDE chairman Travis Dixon. 
Our goal is to continue the conversation we’ve been having with our listeners over several Break/Fix episodes where we introduce the idea of High Performance Driving to folks that are new to Motorsports; Folks who are curious about what they can do with the sports car they have sitting in their garage - or maybe aren’t aware that organizations like SCCA offer a service like HPDE. 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports
00:00:22 Meet the Hosts and Guests
00:01:12 History of SCCA HPDE Program
00:02:07 Evolution and Current State of HPDE
00:03:56 Unique Aspects of SCCA HPDE
00:15:42 Track Night in America and HPDE Differences
00:23:49 Safety and Insurance Considerations
00:31:22 How to Get Started with SCCA HPDE
00:33:36 Honesty in Run Group Selection
00:35:16 Importance of Two-Day Events
00:36:17 Early Registration Benefits
00:37:58 Understanding Event Supplementals
00:40:45 SCCA Tech Inspection Process
00:43:59 Novice Classroom Insights
00:47:47 Progression Through Run Groups
00:52:11 Instructor Clinics and Coaching
00:55:43 Extracurricular Activities and Volunteering
00:56:53 Pathways Beyond HPDE
01:00:29 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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Drive Thru News #2 - August ‘20

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 #2 covering August of 2020. 
Just some of the topics we covered this month:
For the wagon fans, M3 touring confirmed by BMW
Millions of dollars in off-shore bank accounts fueled Fiat Chrysler scheme.
The C8 Corvette is eating people
The 22 best GT cars
These Vehicles Are Dead for 2021
Best cars for teens 2020, as picked by US News
Sony Vision S
Cadillac reveals Lyriq, its all-electric SUV flagship
Will the Revolutionary Tesla Windshield Wiper Debut on the Cybertruck?
The EV Remake of the Trabant
Motorsports News: Cheating in Motorsports, No F1 in North/south America
FLORIDA MAN STORIES!
and much, much more! 
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:54 BMW's New M3 Touring Wagon
00:04:46 Detroit's Corporate Drama
00:07:56 Chevrolet Corvette C7 and C8 Updates
00:12:51 Best GT Cars by Road and Track
00:16:35 Vehicles Discontinued in 2021
00:22:32 Best Cars for Teens in 2020
00:25:51 Electric and Hydrogen Car Innovations
00:32:35 The Hindenburg Disaster and Hydrogen Safety
00:33:15 Hyperion's Hydrogen Fuel Tank Innovations
00:36:00 Hydrogen Vehicles: Past and Present
00:37:44 Cadillac's New Electric SUV: The Lyriq
00:42:14 Tesla's Revolutionary Windshield Wiper
00:48:07 The Electric Trabant: A Retro Revival
00:51:33 Motorsport News and Updates
00:54:39 F1's 2020 Season Adjustments
00:55:58 Cheating in Motorsports: Historical Cases
01:02:15 Indy 500 and MotoGP Highlights
01:07:21 The Greatest F1 Driver Debate
01:08:55 Tom Cruise's Racing Career
01:12:58 Florida Man Strikes Again
01:17:50 Square Body Truck Challenge
01:21:01 DeLorean Watches and Brake Clean
01:27:38 Peter Brock Documentary
01:31:15 Lego and 3D Printed Cars
01:37:21 GTM News and Shoutouts
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Latton Lads Racing and the case of the cursed MINI

This week we want to introduce our listeners to two of our members, the “plucky brits”, the “latton lads” but better known to most of us as brothers - John and Steve Wade. You've never met a more charismatic or dynamic duo, until you've met the Wade brothers from Latton Lads Racing. John hails from our Southern States Region, and Steve from the DMV. The stories are so unbelievable but true, hold on to your seats and get ready to laugh. #nospoilers - we know you’ll enjoy what comes next! 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports
00:00:22 Meet the Wade Brothers
00:00:51 Early Motorsports Adventures
00:04:08 The Origin of the Latin Lads
00:09:33 John's Car Collection
00:22:36 Steve's Journey with Minis
00:28:46 The Bear Incident
00:33:41 Racing at Watkins Glen
00:36:42 High-Speed Mini Adventures
00:37:01 The Talking Car
00:37:32 Power Steering Woes
00:38:27 Black Flags and Fire
00:38:49 Emergency Response
00:41:19 The Aftermath
00:44:28 Another Day at Shenny
00:51:19 Flooded Mini
00:56:09 The Bee Invasion
00:58:22 Planning the Next Mini
01:01:54 Advice for New Racers
01:11:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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CHIN Track Days (Mark Hicks)

On this episode we are honored to have Mark Hicks the Chief Operating Officer and Director of CHIN Track Days with us on the show. In our continuing effort to spread motorsports enthusiasm, we want to explore the CHIN origin story, a history that goes back 21 years in the making. Though many GTM members have been fortunate to participate (and coach) in several CHIN events over the last 5 years, including places like: PittRace, Mid-Ohio, Barber, Road Atlanta, Motorsports Ranch, Indianapolis and more - many might not know what CHIN is all about... but we hope to remedy that in short order. 
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:27 Welcoming Mark Hicks
00:00:40 The Origin of Chin Track Days
00:02:01 The First Chin Motorsports Event
00:04:25 Rebranding to Chin Track Days
00:04:56 Growth and Expansion
00:06:30 Impact of COVID-19 on Events
00:09:19 Mark's Favorite Cars
00:13:29 The Traveling Circus of Chin Track Days
00:18:05 How to Register for Chin Events
00:25:30 Chin's HPDE Program
00:36:28 Mastering the Miata
00:37:10 The Chin Track Days Experience
00:38:04 Safety Culture and Risk Mitigation
00:42:43 The Importance of Warm-Up Sessions
00:47:33 Progression and Flag Tests
00:52:37 Tech Inspection Process
01:00:45 Track Insurance Considerations
01:10:06 Upcoming Events and Sponsors
01:15:06 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Story Time w/ Crutch (Part 2) - Kiwis & Koffee

A special add-on episode, to "Story Time w/ Crutch" where we explore Crutch's trip to New Zealand and Australia. 
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Story Time w/ Crutch (Part 1)

With a longer than normal pause and a big >sigh< you always know when it's story time... so grab your marshmallows, chocolate and grams... because it's Story Time with Crutch.
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What Should I Buy? - Regrets & my Desert Island

Collectively, we've had and/or driven over a 1000 cars... and in this round of "What Should I Buy" we discuss cars we regret not buying, regret selling and regret having! But to add a twist, if you could only have 3 cars on your desert island, what would they be? Would they be one of the cars you regret?
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00:00 Introduction and Special Guests
01:00 The One That Got Away: Matt's Story
04:21 Dan's Regretful Camaro
07:09 Mike's BMW Dilemma
09:30 Eric's Childhood Heartbreak
11:26 Brad's List of Lost Loves
17:40 Matt's Rental Car Adventures
23:27 The One That Got Away
23:54 European Car Adventures
24:49 The Super Beetle Story
25:28 Non-Running Cars Regrets
26:52 BMW Regrets and Reflections
30:12 Dream Garage Picks
31:43 Desert Island Car Choices
44:02 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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I’ll have a Z sandwich on Porsche with a side of Jaguar

In this episode we bring you an unconventional origin story. One that begins with a Z, ends with a Z and has a whole mess of Porsche in the middle. And to explain how this sandwich was made, is none other than one of GTM’s original cast, one of our “1st year” members: Porsche Al.
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00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:44 Porsche Al's Early Days in Baltimore
01:17 The Z Car Journey Begins
03:05 Racing Adventures and Modifications
08:48 Transition to Porsche
14:12 Challenges and Triumphs with the Porsche
20:16 The End of the Z Car
22:57 Comparing the Z Car and the Porsche
26:23 The Allure of the Porsche
26:54 Returning to the Nissan Z
27:22 The 350Z: A Track Car Journey
29:06 Building and Modding the Z
30:11 Challenges and Rewards of the Z
32:46 Future Plans and First Track Event
44:26 The Jaguar F-Type: A New Addition
50:01 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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