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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! 
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00:00:00 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 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 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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What Should I Buy? - Footballers Cars (Patreon Special Re-release)

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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Drive Thru News #6 - Ermagherd Mershed Perterders!

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 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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What Should I Buy? - Warm Beer & Leaky Convertibles

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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GarageRiot: The Car Enthusiast Social Network (Donovan Lara)

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 The Birth of GarageRiot
00:01:21 Meet Donovan Lara, CEO of GarageRiot
00:02:44 The Concept Behind GarageRiot
00:05:05 Garage Riot's Community and Growth
00:11:30 Features and Future of GarageRiot
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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eSports & Virtual Racing w/ Jericho from Twitch!

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 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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International Man of Mystery

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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Virtual Racing for Lupus.org

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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Importing a gray market Hot Hatch ... Volvo 480?

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 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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