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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!
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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 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!
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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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Just Track It! (Nabil Abusharr)

Just Track It! was founded in 2013 to bring affordable track days to car enthusiasts around the Southeastern US. Their mission is to get you on track in your car for the lowest possible price allowing you to safely enjoy your car at its performance limits!
Just Track It’s open track events feature extensive track time for all driver levels from first timers to seasoned racers. They provide instruction to novice drivers in the form of in car coaching and classroom chalk talk sessions....and on this episode we interview Nabil Abusharr, President of Just Track It! to explain how their HPDE program works. 
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00:00 Founding of Just Track It
01:07 Nabil Abusharr's Journey
01:54 The Evolution of Just Track It
03:43 Nabil's Current Track Car
06:31 Expansion and Home Tracks
10:39 Just Track It's Unique Approach
11:44 Driver Education Program
18:29 Advanced Coaching and Progression
21:37 Instructor and Student Dynamics
23:44 Instructor Certification Programs
24:49 Experience and Qualities of a Good Coach
26:26 Just Track It Instructor Training Program
27:37 MSF Certification and Expansion
29:54 Event Registration and Track Time
33:45 Safety Measures and Track Insurance
36:56 Electric Cars on the Track
38:26 Advice for First-Timers
41:54 Community and Inclusivity at Just Track It
43:45 Sponsors and Support
46:45 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Episode 50...Take Too? (Crossover)

Lights-Camera-Action! … That’s right folks, we’re super excited to have Brian Stever from Take Too Podcast on Break/Fix for our first ever Crossover episode! And if you haven’t guessed it … we’re going to talk about movies! and cars!!! So hit pause and go grab some microwave popcorn, then join us for the show! And with over 200 episodes, Take Too Podcast is your source for news and reviews of movies, TV, and a little bit of everything else.
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How I got my ’63 Split Window Corvette (Patreon Special Re-release)

We had a great time talking with Donovan about GarageRiot, but we felt like the listeners didn’t get to know him 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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I gotta guy for that ... Paul Wilamoski

The Sand! The Surf! The Beaches! on a special profile episode of Break/Fix we talk cars, movies, and more with Special Guest Paul Wilamoski; some of you might remember him from his days coaching at HookedonDriving events in the Northeast before he moved to sunny California, but did you know that he’s an avid motorsports enthusiast?, amateur photographer? and all around-petrol head? Tune in to find out more!
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Gingerman Raceway

2.14 miles… 11 Corners… 36 feet wide… 350 acres… if you haven’t guessed it yet, we’re talking about a racetrack! Founded in 1995, GingerMan Raceway is a road course located east of South Haven, Michigan, where many sports car and motorcycle enthusiasts call home during the weekend.
Gingerman is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year (2021), and we talk with Zachary Schnitta, General Manager of Gingerman Raceway along with Maribeth Jordan - the Customer Service manager and JR Marchand, Track Operations Director and Maintenance Director to talk with us about the history of the track, it’s evolution and it’s future.
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Drive Thru News #10 - May ’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 #10 covering May of 2021.
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:01:10 Automotive News: Subaru and Toyota
00:04:58 Subaru Impreza Auction Shock
00:06:54 Ford's Production Woes and EV Plans
00:10:10 Stellantis Emission Fraud Scandal
00:13:24 Lost and Found: New Old Vehicles
00:16:27 Honda's Electric Future
00:17:28 Hydrogen vs. Electric Debate
00:20:36 Fuel Shortage Madness
00:27:10 Lamborghini's EV Entry
00:28:30 British EV Restomods
00:31:33 Lotus Emira: The Last ICE Car
00:33:11 Tesla's Financial Puzzle
00:35:57 Mercedes EQS: A Tesla Fighter?
00:37:44 Retrofit Revolution: EVs in Classic Cars
00:38:06 Tesla's Competition: Audi and Porsche
00:39:05 GM's Mini EV: A Modern K Car
00:41:58 Newegg Sells Car Parts?
00:43:03 Off-Road Adventures and Jeep Rescues
00:45:21 Ferrari in the Lake: A Costly Mistake
00:46:37 Tuatara Transport Tragedy
00:48:20 Florida's Flying Turtle Incident
00:50:21 Speeding Stories: Mustang and More
00:53:05 Red Mist: Porsche vs. Mustang
00:54:16 Tesla's Self-Driving Failures
00:56:18 Formula One Updates and Cancellations
01:01:08 NHRA Adds EV Class
01:01:46 Australian Drag Racing: Lamborghini Countach
01:02:56 Downhill Power Wheels Racing
01:04:12 GTM Events and Announcements
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Machine Learning for Race Data with Apex Pro (Andrew Rains)

Everyone always says that the number 1 mod for any driver is “seat time” - but you do reach a point where seat time alone isn’t enough, coaches can only get you so far, so what is an aspiring driver supposed to do? 
That’s where software, machine learning and data driven intelligence in the form of “digital driving coaches” come into play. Apex Pro was born out of the desire to simplify and improve the way data is displayed and communicated to the driver, helping folks improve and achieve better lap times. Joining Break/Fix is Special Guest Host Phil Ingalls from MaxSpeed Track Days along with Andrew Rains business lead for Apex Pro to explain how it all works.
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00:00:00 The Birth of Apex Pro
00:02:40 Developing Apex Pro: From Concept to Market
00:05:33 Apex Pro vs. Competitors
00:08:35 User Experience and Benefits
00:15:09 Understanding Apex Pro's Technology
00:37:17 GPS and Data Accuracy in Motorsports
00:43:42 Bluetooth Connectivity and OBD2 Integration
00:43:55 Minimum Phone Specifications for Apex Pro
00:44:06 Why Apex Pro Focuses on iOS
00:45:15 Challenges with Android Development
00:46:43 Cooling Concerns for Apple Devices
00:49:39 Apex Pro's Real-Time Feedback Without a Phone
00:51:57 Data Analysis and Software Options
00:57:15 Educational Resources and Webinars
01:00:31 Community Engagement and Data Sharing
01:06:17 Multi-Discipline Use and Compatibility
01:09:41 Pricing and Subscription Options
01:13:23 Expected Results and Driving Improvement
01:16:58 Future of Apex Pro: Gen 2
01:24:42 Final Thoughts and Shout Outs
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Y’all be Yippin’!

This episode is dedicated to long-time GTM member Matthew Yip. Matthew had been struggling and striving through his battle with Kidney failure for many years. On 11/15/2021, we were informed that he was found at home, on the couch, in a state of eternal rest. We are all very shocked and saddened by this sudden news. This full-length Pit Stop was remastered from segments along with never before heard extras from the following episodes: What Should I Buy? Ugly Cars Parts 1 & 2, The British Owners Club, WSIB: Wagons Edition, The Silver Monster, Regrets & The Desert Island and many other episodes where Matt was a guest host. He was a legend in our community, and an important role-model and helped get GTM started back in 2014. Everyone has a story... and Matt's live on here on Break/Fix. 
This episode originally aired as a 55th birthday gift for Matthew. Until we race again. MGY 1966-2021. Sit back and enjoy some these classic Matt stories.
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