BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Experience the MAXSPEED difference!

Smaller Run Groups, Less Traffic, More Quality Track Time! - “Experience the MaxSpeed Difference.” MaxSpeed Track Days delivers on those elements with great Southeastern venues, stellar customer service, as well as the curriculum and coaching to enhance anyone's high speed driving skills...with us is Phil Ingalls, President and CEO of MaxSpeed Track Days along with Co-Founder Brendon Blake to explain how their HPDE program works. 
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00:00 MaxSpeed Track Days Overview
01:10 Meet Phil Engels and Brendan Blake
01:28 Phil's Journey to MaxSpeed
04:33 Brendon's Perspective
05:04 Launching MaxSpeed Track Days
08:09 The MaxSpeed Difference
11:16 Home Tracks and Expansion Plans
16:29 MaxSpeed DE Program
23:26 Track Capacity and Configuration
23:50 Coaching and Instructor Guidelines
24:13 Post-COVID Event Protocols
26:33 Becoming a Max Speed Coach
29:00 Registering for Max Speed Track Days
29:58 Event Costs and Track Time
32:19 Safety and Tech Inspections
34:01 Track Insurance and Safety
38:47 Max Speed's Additional Services
40:54 Max Rewards Program and Garage Club
44:54 Shoutouts and Future Plans
47:44 Conclusion and Listener Information
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Drive Thru News #9 - April ’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 #9 covering April of 2021.
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:00:50 California's Push to End Gasoline Car Sales
00:02:49 Challenges of Electric Vehicle Adoption
00:05:58 Innovations in Fuel and Battery Technology
00:11:33 Jeep's Move into Electric Vehicles
00:14:27 Stellantis' Undead Cars
00:19:34 Volkswagen's Electric Future
00:34:07 Rediscovering Classic Cars as EVs
00:34:57 Hyundai's Retro EV Transformation
00:35:53 MG's Electric Revival
00:38:34 Mazda's Rotary Hybrid SUV
00:43:02 Tiny Electric Vehicles: The Future of Urban Transport?
00:49:35 Tesla's Quirky Features and Controversies
01:02:06 Driving Safety and Public Service Announcements
01:07:59 Highway Stunts and Reckless Driving
01:09:33 Reckless Driving on the Beltway
01:10:15 The Consequences of Dangerous Driving
01:13:31 Lost and Found: Big Red Turbine Truck
01:15:29 The Ugliest Car: 1973 Moe's Safari
01:18:47 Rare Supercars and CarMax Unicorns
01:21:25 Motorsports and GTM News
01:32:47 Electric Vehicles in Drag Racing
01:38:47 Upcoming GTM Events
01:43:24 Closing Remarks and Thank You
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Cruisin’ at the Speed of Sound

Anyone that knows Brad knows he has two passions in life, cars and music, and often he finds that these two passions overlap or have an indirect relationship with each other. He feels that there is a deep-seated connection as both worlds can ignite feelings and emotions unlike anything else on the planet. Today on the show our panel of petrol-heads and audiophiles: Peter Cline (VETMotorsports), Donovan Lara (GarageRiot) and GTM members Rob Luhrs and Mountain Man Dan talk about that connection, as well as other car-and-music adjacent musings and topics.
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00:00:00 Exploring the Car and Music Connection
00:00:42 Meet the Hosts and Guests
00:01:10 Rob's Musical Journey
00:03:53 Donovan's Musical Background
00:07:01 Pete's Musical Evolution
00:10:12 Mountain Man Dan's Musical Roots
00:12:37 Eric's Musical Heritage
00:14:17 Brad's Musical Experience
00:15:40 The Universal Language of Music
00:19:08 Driving Anthems and Car Soundtracks
00:30:34 Nighttime Driving Soundtracks
00:31:12 Classic Albums for Road Trips
00:34:13 The Evolution of Car Audio
00:36:44 Band Life and Road Stories
00:42:33 First Cars and Embarrassing Songs
00:49:27 Best Factory Car Stereos
01:00:17 Nostalgic Songs That Drive Us Crazy
01:01:04 The Album Experience vs. Modern Playlists
01:02:25 Driving and Music: A Journey of Escapism
01:04:23 Freedom and the Joy of Driving
01:11:54 Music Video Cars: The Perfect Match
01:16:11 Best Car and Music Decades
01:22:14 The Connection Between Cars and Music
01:26:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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The Black Nasty (Bobby Parks)

At GTM we pride ourselves on being ambassadors for all types of Motorsports, but we haven’t really talked about drag racing much on Break/Fix, until now! Our guest has been a staple in the DMV drag racing scene for the better part of two decades. Some of you in the area may remember an all-black 4th Gen Camaro roaming around Upper Montgomery County MD on huge slicks and skinnies. That car was the Genesis for what is now widely known as, the Black Nasty. Some of you might also know him from Street Outlaws and Pinks, welcome Robert (Bobby) Parks, the man behind the Black Nasty persona to the show. 
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00:00:00 Meet Bobby Parks: The Man Behind Black Nasty
00:01:45 Early Days and Inspiration
00:02:35 The Rise of the LS Engine
00:03:33 Building and Tuning Drag Cars
00:04:59 The Origin of Black Nasty
00:06:19 From Camaro to Mustang
00:11:01 No Prep Racing Explained
00:16:36 Challenges and Triumphs in No Prep Racing
00:25:29 Favorite Tracks and Memorable Races
00:28:50 Advice for Aspiring Drag Racers
00:36:00 Electric Vehicles and Modern Drag Racing
00:39:41 The Racer's Perspective on Car Brands
00:40:04 Tesla's Potential in Drag Racing
00:42:30 Safety Concerns in No Prep Racing
00:43:43 The Reality of No Prep Racing Events
00:49:11 Personal Experiences and TV Appearances
01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Racers
01:08:20 Future of Drag Racing and Electric Cars
01:10:09 Sponsors and Upcoming Races
01:13:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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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 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!
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00:00:00 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; 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 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 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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