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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
In this special episode of Break/Fix - we recap the Fall Finale event at VIR with HookedOnDriving NE. October 2020. And be sure to check the bonus "Pit Stop" mini-sode on our Patreon
Shoutouts to: Me's Brews & Burgers, John R, HOD, VIR, Max S, Mike S, Pure Motorsports, #mk4mafia, Aunt Mille's Pizza, Brett S, Kerwin W, Mark Francis, OGRacing, CHIN Track Days, Andrew B, Kris W, Mona, Torchys Tacos, Doug T, Andrew M, Nitto, Toyo, Nankang and more!
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
In this episode of Break/Fix we’re speaking with Garrett Walls, who some of you may recognize from CHAZ’s Used Auto Parts and who also happens to be a GTM sponsor, winning our "Sponsor of the Year" award in 2018. We’re not going to talk too much about used parts or the yard, but instead, we plan to dive into a conversation about the world of Dirt Track racing!
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00:00 Meet Garrett Walls: From Auto Parts to Dirt Tracks
00:51 The History of Chaz's Used Auto Parts
02:31 Garrett's Journey into Dirt Track Racing
02:57 Winning the First Race
03:21 Family Legacy in Racing
04:37 Understanding Dirt Track Racing Classes
05:03 Technical Aspects of Dirt Track Racing
09:30 The Dirt Track Racing Experience
16:39 Challenges and Strategies in Dirt Track Racing
21:37 Biggest Oops Moments on Track
23:54 The Mental Game of Motorsports
24:17 Changes in Dirt Track Racing
25:05 Scaling and Frame Smashing
26:23 Getting Started in Dirt Track Racing
27:33 Costs and Equipment for Dirt Track Racing
29:37 Advice for New Dirt Track Racers
33:43 Community and Camaraderie in Dirt Track Racing
35:19 Dirt Track vs. NASCAR
36:17 Experiencing Dirt Track Racing as a Spectator
37:23 Exploring Road Course Racing
39:00 BMW Passion and Collection
42:38 Modern BMWs and Motorsport
46:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
This week we have something extra special planned... we play a round of “name that engine” -- the game where the answers don’t matter, but the points do!
Representing the Red Team is our resident Viking, the Triple-6 and your break/fix host Brad, and playing for the Blue Team is none other than Mountain Man Dan! with Special Guest life-lines Judd G and Brett S.
Here are the rules: We’ll be playing a sound clip anywhere from 6-20 seconds and you’ll need to identify the engine. Answers don’t have to be exact, meaning a specific year or displacement. But the contestant needs to at least identify the manufacturer and number of cylinders, for example "V10 Lamborghini", but if they happen to know the specific make/model that will definitely be the most winning answer. Correct answers are worth one point! And at the end the player with the most points will be declared a TRUE PETROL-HEAD and receive some GTM schwag!
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00:00 Game Rules and Setup
01:46 Round 1: Name That Engine Begins
03:03 Round 2: More Engine Guesses
04:56 Round 3: Tricky Engine Sounds
06:19 Round 4: Motorcycle and Car Engines
09:49 Round 5: Diesel or Gas?
12:53 Round 6: Race Cars and Prototypes
27:40 Guessing the Engine Sound
28:00 Hints and Revelations
28:26 Exotic and Unusual Engines
32:18 The Packard Straight 8
33:01 Audi 5-Cylinder Turbo
37:35 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Turbo
45:01 Volkswagen Beetle Engine
46:20 Jaguar V12 Surprise
46:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
If you’ve been following along with our previous episodes, you’ll note that we’ve been focusing on what it takes to get involved in Motorsports. We’ve covered everything from picking the right Starter Car, to getting ready for your first event and different programs and organizations that exist in this community.
And on this episode, we continue this talk-track as we dig in deeper... talking about the question that’s always on everyone's mind: SAFETY. And with us we have returning guest Crutch on behalf of the GTM coaches, along with our special guest Mark Francis from OG Racing, one of the largest Motorsports Safety distributors in the US - to discuss a concept we call “SAFETY AS A SYSTEM.” (SAAS)
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00:00:00 Meet the Hosts and Tonight's Guests
00:00:50 Diving into Safety as a System
00:01:34 Steering Wheels: Preferences and Safety
00:02:56 The Debate on Airbags and Steering Wheels
00:05:19 Choosing the Right Seats for Your Car
00:07:15 The Importance of Proper Seat Fitment
00:12:36 Fixed vs. Sliders: What You Need to Know
00:20:52 Harnesses and Belts: Safety First
00:31:35 Inspecting and Maintaining Your Safety Gear
00:34:00 Replacing Seats After a Crash
00:34:16 Head and Neck Restraints: An Overview
00:35:04 Mandatory Head and Neck Restraints
00:35:30 Choosing the Right Head and Neck Restraint
00:36:12 Maintenance and Expiration of Hans Devices
00:37:13 Fitting and Adjusting Your Hans Device
00:37:42 The Debate: Safe Dual Use Cars
00:39:40 Building a Versatile Safety System
00:50:27 Equal Restraint for Driver and Passenger
00:57:01 Helmet Sizing and Fitment
01:05:01 Helmet Fit Issues
01:05:40 Proper Helmet Fit
01:06:52 Open Face vs Full Face Helmets
01:08:04 Helmet Modifications and Certifications
01:10:01 Helmet Expiration and Certification Dates
01:11:45 Helmet Durability and Care
01:17:44 Clothing for Track Days
01:21:56 Driving Shoes and Gloves
01:31:46 Final Thoughts and Safety Tips
01:33:21 OG Racing and Closing Remarks
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Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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.
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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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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
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 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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Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
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 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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Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
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 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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Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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 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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Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
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.
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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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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
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 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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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
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 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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