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Formula 1 at Watkins Glen during "The Circus Era" (James Miller)

Dr. James Miller has a longtime interest in media technology, and this led him to the historical study of the automobile as an under-appreciated site of media consumption. From there, the highly digitalized modern race car presented itself as a possible precursor of future mobility. This was also an excuse to intellectualize the pleasure of motorsports, which has resulted in a connection with the IMRRC and membership in the International Motor Press Association. Miller is professor emeritus of communications at Hampshire College, a former member of the graduate faculty at UMass Amherst and a member of the Porsche Club of America.
Formula One raced at Watkins Glen for 20 years, 1961-1980. This was a still early time in post-war F1, when nearly everything was smaller scale, sponsorship was just beginning, a DIY ethos ruled the paddock and US media attention was limited. Yet these 20 years mark a crucial midway point between the Glen’s original road racing and the modern, corporatized F1 that has now developed into a global media spectacle. To mark 75 years of Watkins Glen motorsports, this presentation offers a sketch of this distinctive time and place, with emphasis on the local community engagement that made those glorious 20 years of F1 possible.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:58 The Early Days of Formula One at Watkins Glen
01:48 Community Involvement and Economic Impact
02:41 Historical Study and Key Observations
05:33 The Circus Era: A Cultural Context
07:57 Watkins Glen: A Unique Racing Venue
08:57 The Founders and Key Figures
11:11 The Teams and Their Principals
12:41 Challenges and Triumphs of Team Ownership
14:00 Jackie Stewart: A Champion's Journey
14:55 The Unsung Heroes: F1 Mechanics
15:52 Watkins Glen: A Beloved Racing Venue
17:08 Local Involvement and Community Spirit
18:05 The Watkins Glen Effect and Future of Racing
18:59 Preserving Racing Heritage
20:33 The Impact of Bernie Ecclestone
21:39 Summer Jam and Music Festivals
23:23 Conclusion and Reflections
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Screen to Speed No.30: Anjali Vadgama Silva: Racing, Advocacy, and Walking for MS

In Episode 30 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) sits down with the inspiring Anjali Vadgama Silva, a racing driver and ambassador for Team BRIT. Despite living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Anjali continues to defy expectations, breaking barriers in motorsport and advocating for greater inclusivity and awareness for those with disabilities.
This episode explores Anjali’s journey as a racing driver, her work with Team BRIT, and her inspiring mission to support the MS community. Anjali shares her incredible goal of walking the London Marathon to raise funds for MS-UK, a charity dedicated to helping people with MS live healthier and more fulfilled lives. Her story is a testament to determination, resilience, and her passion for making a difference both on and off the track.
Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, touched by stories of perseverance, or want to learn more about supporting a vital cause, this episode is filled with inspiration and heart. Don’t miss this conversation with Anjali Vadgama Silva as she shares her racing journey, her advocacy work, and her incredible efforts to walk for a better future for those with MS.
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:49 Meet Anji Silva-Vadgama: Racing Driver and Marathon Walker
02:13 Team Brit: The All-Disabled Racing Team
03:25 Innovative Racing Controls for Disabled Drivers
06:54 Anji's Racing Journey and Team Brit's Future
21:11 Women in Motorsport: Challenges and Inspirations
26:26 Personal Life and Future Plans
36:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell
38:39 About INIT eSports and Sponsors
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

A journey into The Autoverse (Paul Ragsdale)

There comes a point in every enthusiast's life, where they ask themselves, Am I alone in this? Does anyone even care about all these cars? Why do I care so much about cars? I really wish there was someone I could share all this with… 
It’s a dilemma that so many of us face. And our guest is no exception, he’s been a lifelong petrol-head, and always felt like he was the only person in his circles that took an interest in motorsports or cars. 
Determined to make a difference, Paul Ragsdale decided to found The Autoverse, an organization devoted to spreading vehicle and motorsports enthusiasm … a haven for his fellow lost tribe members. And he’s here to tell us all about its creation, evolution, and why you might consider it your new home away from home. 
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00:00 Meet Paul Ragsdale: A Lifelong Petrol-head
00:56 Founding The Autoverse
01:45 Paul's Early Automotive Influences
02:14 Discovering Motorsports and Community
03:33 Challenges and Inspirations
04:53 Building the Autoverse Community
06:27 Navigating the Automotive World
08:50 The Impact of COVID on Motorsports
10:25 Engaging New Generations of Fans
14:50 The Technical Side of Motorsports
17:57 The Autoverse: More Than a Car Club
21:43 Structure and Future of the Autoverse
22:59 Social Media Promotions and Giveaways
24:13 Exploring Other Racing Disciplines
27:43 Membership Tiers and Perks
30:38 Favorite Tracks and Bucket List
34:59 Making Motorsports More Inclusive
38:17 Future Plans for the Autoverse
40:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Evening With A Legend: Lyn St. James

Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. 
Lyn St. James’ illustrious career has distinguished her as one of the most successful female racecar drivers in history. She would take home titles in races like the 12 hours of Sebring, 24 hours of Rolex and 24 hours of the Nurburgring. And during that time she would attempt the 24H of LeMans twice and a pivotal time in its history. Later, in 1992, the mold wasn't just broken… It was shattered, and at the age of 45, proving that neither gender nor age matter in Motorsports - she entered the Indianapolis 500, earning the title rookie of the year. And she’s here with us tonight, to share her Le Mans journey with you! 
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00:00 Introduction to the Legend of Le Mans
00:43 Meet Lyn St. James: A Racing Pioneer
01:56 Lyn's Journey to Le Mans
02:31 Securing Sponsorship and Support
04:19 First Impressions and Challenges at Le Mans
08:16 Cultural and Personal Experiences
10:10 The Changing Landscape of Le Mans
14:21 Racing Dynamics and Team Interactions
17:04 The 1989 Le Mans Experience
18:56 The Return in 1991: New Challenges
21:57 Driver Dilemma and Team Chaos
22:41 Desiree's Determination and Crashes
24:26 Lessons from 1991
25:42 Mazda's Revolutionary 787B
27:25 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Racers
31:07 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)
35:42 Future of Ford at Le Mans
38:31 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
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To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.

Pit Stop: Big Cars & Highway Bullies!

We always have a blast chatting with our guests about all sorts of different topics, but sometimes we go off the rails and dig deeper into their automotive and motorsports pasts. As a bonus, let's go behind the scenes with this pit stop mini sode for some extra content that didn't quite fit in the main episode.
On this What Should I Buy? B-side from our Teens & First Time Drivers episode, Don and the team unpack and explore more about driving Big Cars and handling Highway Bullies.
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00:00 High School Car Stories
00:43 Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion
01:43 Car Preferences and Experiences
05:07 Low Riders and Custom Paint Jobs
08:25 Teaching New Drivers
12:28 Teaching Safe Driving Habits
13:04 Avoiding Highways: A Personal Story
14:33 Driving Skills in Different Countries
17:19 The Impact of COVID on Driving Behavior
17:43 Family Car Enthusiasm
21:10 Choosing the Right Car for $10,000
25:09 Podcast Outro and Announcements
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What Should I Buy? - For Teens & First Time Drivers!

Dear Abby: “my daughter Stacy is looking for her first car and has her heart set on a VW bug. Any suggestions?”
It’s not uncommon for us to receive an email or text like this one from friends or co-workers. As fathers of future petrol-heads, we couldn’t resist getting the band back together for yet another What Should I Buy debate. 
Mind you, these messages are sometimes never more detailed than what you heard, but it’s enough to start the conversation. - And like all What Should I Buy (WSIB) episodes… we have some shopping criteria, so the next logical questions are obviously: how old?, how many miles? and what’s your budget?
Tonight we’re bringing together some of the “OG” What Should I Buy crew: Mountain Man Dan, (and) Rob Luhrs, and Mike “Story Time” Crutchfield for this episode, but it wouldn’t be a What Should I Buy? without our panelists William “Big Money” Ross, Mark “The Data Cruncher” Shank, and Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine. 
And in this episode our panel of extraordinary petrol-heads are challenged to find our “first time driver” something that will make their friends go “YOU DROVE THAT AT 16?” 
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00:00:00 Don's Dilemma: Choosing a Car for His Daughter
00:09:02 First Car Stories: Panelists Share Their Experiences
00:23:09 Manual vs. Automatic: The Great Debate
00:30:12 The Social Impact of Your First Car
00:31:14 Generational Differences in Car Enthusiasm
00:33:42 Safety Features for Teen Drivers
00:37:26 Choosing the Right Car for College
00:39:26 Affordable Car Options Under $10K
00:44:05 The Debate on Older vs. Newer Cars
00:46:22 Practical Considerations for Teen Cars
01:03:27 The Cost of German Car Enthusiasm
01:05:20 Affordable Hybrids for Eco-Conscious Drivers
01:07:04 The Indestructible Nissan Altima
01:11:04 The Versatile Honda Element
01:24:22 Selfish Dad Lightning Round: Dream Cars for $10K
01:32:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Screen to Speed No.29: Victoria Thomson: Champion of Global eSport Games Qualifiers

In Episode 29 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes the incredible Victoria Thomson (@vicky_thomson_394), a sim racer who has taken the competitive racing world by storm. Victoria shares her remarkable journey to victory, winning both the German qualifiers for the Global eSport Games and the prestigious Screen to Speed competition at the ADAC SimRacing Expo.
This episode dives into Victoria’s experiences leading up to these major wins, the challenges she faced, and the preparation required to excel in such high-stakes events. Victoria reflects on what these accomplishments mean to her and how they inspire her to continue pushing boundaries in the sim racing community.
Whether you’re a sim racing fan, an eSports enthusiast, or simply inspired by stories of determination and success, this episode offers a firsthand look at what it takes to be a champion. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with Victoria Thomson as she shares her passion for racing and her vision for the future!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:54 Meet Victoria Thomson
01:15 Victoria's Sim Racing Journey
02:38 First Professional Sim Racing Gear
03:39 Transition to High-End Equipment
05:51 Practice Routines and Preparation
09:25 Endurance Racing Insights
12:03 Memorable Endurance Race
14:50 Winning Screen to Speed at Sim Racing Expo
19:49 Real-Life Racing Experience
30:11 Sim Racing vs Real Racing: Skills Transfer
31:22 Affordability and Accessibility of Sim Racing
32:29 Competitiveness in Sim Racing
33:13 Sim Racing vs Real Racing: Viewer Experience
36:22 The Fear Factor in Racing
39:22 VR vs Triple Screens in Sim Racing
43:27 Female Representation in Sim Racing
48:18 Encouraging More Women in Sim Racing
51:52 Future Plans and Content Creation
57:31 Advice for Aspiring Sim Racers
58:36 Conclusion and Farewell
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Car Masters (Season 6) - The Ferrari Saga

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.
This week William crosses over with Crew Chief Eric from Break/Fix Podcast to talk about the Netflix Series, Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Sixth Season, and the conclusion of their journey into high-end exotics and the Ferrari saga.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:37 Reviewing Car Masters on Netflix
02:04 The Mystery of the Bargain Ferraris
06:12 The Gotham Garage Dilemma
15:52 The McLaren Controversy
21:16 Nostalgia Cars and DeLorean Drama
27:03 Unexpected Dealings and Frustrations
27:37 The Humvee and Jaguar Trade Fiasco
28:16 Ferrari and Semi Truck Trade
28:54 Ferrari 308 GTS Market Analysis
30:19 Shop Reactions and Internal Tensions
33:04 Modding the Ferrari 308: Hits and Misses
47:49 The Future of Car Masters
53:09 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement
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Superstitions & Bizarre Events in Motorsports

Superstitions, both good and evil, common and rare, affect all classes of people and their place in life and have been passed along generation after generation. Auto racing, from its very beginning, is not immune from superstitions - many of which can be described as bizarre and are present in today’s auto racing world.
Al Isselhard is a retired mechanical designer of test equipment for Eastman Kodak Co. and has enjoyed the automobile world in several capacities. He is a big super-modified race fan, collector of tired British sports cars, serious but non-professional race photographer, past crew member on a SCCA race team, race memorabilia and petrolania collector, retired road rallyist and a supporter of the IMRRC.
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00:00 Introduction to Auto Racing Superstitions
01:59 Origins of Green Car Superstitions
06:09 The Number 13 and Other Unlucky Numbers
08:13 Peanut Shells and Racing Mishaps
10:31 Superstitions Around Photographs and Shaving
12:39 Drivers' Personal Superstitions and Rituals
15:23 Superstitions of Southern Drivers
15:35 Famous Drivers and Their Rituals
16:33 Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Lucky Penny
17:19 Ted Horn's Superstitions and Legacy
18:53 The Clairvoyant's Prediction for François Sivert
21:03 Audience Q&A on Racing Superstitions
24:48 Sponsorship and Closing Remarks
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Drive Thru News #50 - Stories that have come back to Haunt us!

This is Episode #50 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. In our 50th episode, we're haunted by stories from earlier Drive Thru's answering the question "where are they now?" Join us next month for our 2024 Holiday Shopping Special!  Showcase: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
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00:00:00 Ready... Set... Go!
00:00:32 50th Episode / Halloween Special Costume Reveal! 
00:03:49 Stellantis Restructuring and Industry Changes
00:12:11 California Speed Limit Law
00:19:00 Nissan's New Driving Assist Feature
00:24:23 DC's Traffic Enforcement Issues
00:31:44 Hoonigan's Bankruptcy and Industry Impact
00:35:18 The Evolution of Sim Racing Gear
00:37:34 Formula One Drama: Verstappen and Ricciardo
00:39:31 Toyota's Return to Formula One
00:43:51 Tesla's Delays and Controversies
00:46:22 Whistlin Diesel's Cybertruck Test
01:02:04 Porsche's New Engine Innovation
01:03:28 Honda's New Prelude: A Controversial Comeback
01:04:57 Toyota's GR Corolla in TC America Series
01:09:07 Rivian's Halloween Software Update
01:10:43 Emily in Paris: Renault's Retro Revival
01:13:49 CNC Motorsport's Sierra RS500: A Tribute to the 80s
01:15:53 Tesla's Insurance Dilemma
01:18:40 Fisker's Abandoned Headquarters
01:20:11 Hollywood Stars in Racing
01:27:45 IndyCar's New Street Course
01:34:06 Celebrating 400 Episodes of BreakFix + Bonus Outro!
 
While covering the latest in WRC, WEC and Formula 1 news. Community News brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net, including the HPDEjunkie.com Track Side Report. With hysterical Florida Man stories and much, much more! 
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Screen to Speed No.28: Tasha, Founder of Transmission Motorsport and Advocate for Women in Sim Racing

In Episode 28 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) sits down with Tasha (@transmissionmotorsport), the founder of Transmission Motorsport. Tasha shares her inspiring journey in sim racing, competing on Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) while building a community aimed at empowering women to join the world of motorsport.
This episode explores Tasha’s passion for sim racing and her mission to create an inclusive environment for women in the sport. Through Transmission Motorsport, she has worked tirelessly to provide opportunities and support for aspiring racers, breaking down barriers and encouraging diversity in the racing community.
Whether you’re a sim racing enthusiast, an advocate for inclusivity in motorsport, or simply inspired by stories of leadership and determination, this episode is packed with insights, motivation, and Tasha’s infectious enthusiasm for racing. Don’t miss this conversation about building a brighter, more inclusive future for sim racing!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:00:55 Meet Tasha: Sim Racer and Streamer
00:01:30 Tasha's Sim Racing Journey
00:03:39 Upgrading the Sim Racing Setup
00:09:17 Charity Racing and Community Involvement
00:19:44 Women in Motorsports
00:26:49 Streaming and Commentary
00:32:50 Sim Racing Skills in Real Life
00:37:32 Near Miss on the Road
00:38:31 Applying Sim Racing Skills to Real Life
00:39:15 Preparing for ACC Races
00:44:50 Endurance Racing vs. Sprint Racing
00:51:40 The Importance of Relaxation and Practice
00:57:16 Sim Racing Tips for Beginners
00:58:47 The Role of Telemetry and Replays
01:01:28 The Perfect Driving Position
01:02:34 Sim Racing Setup and Adjustments
01:08:52 Balancing Hobbies and Sim Racing
01:11:47 Career Transition and Future Plans
01:14:54 Final Thoughts and Outro
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Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

The return of the Factory 6-speed Manual

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.
On this episode, William delves into the viability and desirability of Ferrari producing new models with manual transmissions. Discussions cover various aspects of Ferrari models, from road cars to racing, owners, and market trends. The host considers the engineering and market demands for manual gearboxes in modern Ferraris compared to automated systems, citing examples like Koenigsegg and Pagani. He stresses that a return to factory manual transmissions could resonate deeply with Ferrari enthusiasts and boost sales, urging Ferrari to return to its roots with simpler, analog driving experiences. The episode invites listener feedback and suggests a roundtable discussion on the topic.
 
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays
00:57 Exploring the Manual Transmission Debate
01:50 Market Trends and Modifications
04:34 Koenigsegg's Innovative Gearbox
06:13 Pagani's Utopia and Manual Gearbox Popularity
07:44 Ferrari's Potential Manual Gearbox
11:07 Market Analysis and Sales Trends
11:49 Case Study: Ferrari F430 Sales
15:09 Exploring Scuderia Conversions and Prices
15:42 Ryan's Car and Inventory Insights
17:11 Ferrari Market Trends and Pricing
17:45 Comparing Ferrari 360 and 430
18:25 The Case for Factory Manual Ferraris
20:09 Engineering Challenges and Emission Standards
22:34 The Vision for a Basic, Analog Ferrari
25:30 Engaging the Community and Final Thoughts
26:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Information
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