Best The Enthusiasts Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Evening With A Legend: Doc Bundy 39:30

4h ago39:30

39:30

Evening With A Legend is a series of presentations exclusive to Legends of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans giving us an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you. By sharing stories and highlights of the big event, you get a chance to become part of the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. Doc Bundy, is…

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What Should I Buy? - Porsches or Corvettes? (Part-2) 1:47:32

1d ago1:47:32

1:47:32

When we talk about Porsche rivalries there’s always one that jumps immediately to the surface. Do you choose the technologically savvy space-aged Porsche 959 or the raw and exhilarating passion of the Ferrari F40? But for those of us “everyday enthusiasts” with more modest budgets those aren’t the kinds of cars we’re interested in collecting. Picki…

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S9 Ep13: Killer In Uniform 1:16:34

4d ago1:16:34

1:16:34

There are countless memorials to the brave personnel of the Armed Forces scattered around the UK, but one of these, in Surrey, contains the names of several service personnel whose military service is overshadowed by one thing - the execution each faced for the heinous crimes they committed, not as an act of war, but as a case of murder. This time …

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Pit Stop: Remembering Howard Purdy & The Deuce 29:28

5d ago29:28

29:28

When Howard Purdy and Bob Hodgson chalked out the frame for the Purdy Deuce on the floor of his parent’s home in 1964, little did they know that the car would be one of the dominant cars to compete at the famed Oswego Speedway from the mid 1960’s thru 1974…as well as ultimately become one of the most iconic supermodifieds in the history of the spor…

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Oswego Supermodifieds a Legacy of Speed at the Steel Palace 1:25:18

6d ago1:25:18

1:25:18

The Oswego Speedway, located in Oswego New York, was built in 1951 when original owners Harry, George and William Caruso converted the one time Wine Creek Horse Track into a 3/8 mile dirt auto racing facility. The track was paved during 1952 and remained a 3/8 mile track until 1961 when it was enlarged to its current 5/8 mile size. The Oswego Speed…

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From a Stewards Point of View: John Bornholdt 1:29:32

8d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

John Bornholdt, known familiarly as "Johnny B." John was a race steward for more than 50 years starting in 1952 at Sebring. He worked in race series ranging from the SCCA to Formula One. Currently, a member of the SCCA's Professional Court of Appeals, Bornholdt is one of only two people who have been honored with the Wolf Bonato, David Morell, and …

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What Should I Buy? - Corvettes or Porsches? (Part-1) 1:50:59

14d ago1:50:59

1:50:59

There are so many automotive rivalries: Ford v Ferrari, Honda v Volkswagen, Chevy v Ford, and the list goes on and on. But there is an extra special one in the sports car and motorsports world, Porsche versus Corvette, both of which recently celebrated their respective 75th and 70th birthdays. And after all this time, is it possible to agree on whe…

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Drive Thru News #47 - The $50,000 Millennial Gray Challenge 1:44:35

16d ago1:44:35

1:44:35

Episode #47 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We celebrate the GTM, Break/Fix Podcast and MPN Anniversary with a summer special, and try and beat the $50,000 challenge. Can we find something interesting to daily drive for less than 50K, in millennial gray? Sh…

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S9 Ep12: The Girl In The Ground - Part 2 1:33:10

16d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Concluding the horrifying and tragic story of 10 year old Ursula Herrmann this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, the girl snatched whilst cycling home in Germany in 1981, only to be found 17 days later in the most nightmarish of circumstances. Though it was to take almost 27 years, in 2008 the wheels of justice finally began to turn…

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Cretanous Cars Sent from God 49:39

20d ago49:39

49:39

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Monster Magnet - Cyclone Stuck in sand; J saves the day with plenty of ri…

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Pit Stop: Petrol Heads of a Certain Age (with Bobby Parks) 14:26

21d ago14:26

14:26

We're celebrating this mid-summer Throwback Thursday with a return to Season 2, when we chatted about all things Drag Racing and LS-swapping the world, with Bobby Parks aka "The Black Nasty" on this Pit Stop Minisode. Want to get access to this kind of bonus content early? Then be sure to check out our VIP packages over on Patreon. ===== (Oo---x---…

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Ryan & Doug - The Steering Committee (Crossover) 1:07:59

23d ago1:07:59

1:07:59

From vintage treasures to the cutting-edge marvels of modern engineering, our guests take you on a captivating ride, sharing insights, experiences, and the unspoken camaraderie that unites enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned gearhead or simply captivated by the allure of a well-crafted automobile, their show invites you to buckle up an…

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S9 Ep11: The Girl In The Ground - Part 1 1:07:39

25d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

It was supposed to be a simple 10 minute cycle ride home, like she had done countless times before that late September evening of 1981 - but it was never to be. This time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, in the first of a two part story, I venture in a first for the show outside of the UK and Ireland and head to Germany, where I bring y…

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Revving Up Retirement: "Senior Moment" Film Critique (EILFM Crossover) 1:33:12

28d ago1:33:12

1:33:12

After drag racing his vintage convertible around Palm Springs, a retired NASA test pilot loses his license. Forced to take public transportation, he meets Caroline and learns to navigate love and life again. Steve & Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies Podcast return to join us in reviewing the 2021 Film "Senior Moment" starring William Shatn…

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DeeAnn Hopings' view from the Grandstands 1:08:27

30d ago1:08:27

1:08:27

You’ve seen it time and time again, our infamous “Yellow Card” and it’s motto “EveryONE Has a Story” but tonight we get to reinforce that sentiment because we’re joined by a racing super-fan that has literally crossed the country following their passion for motorsports for nearly 70 years. We’re joined by motorsports enthusiast DeeAnn Hopings to te…

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S9 Ep10: Last Ride. 1:24:01

1M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Hitchhiking brings with it countless dangers, as we have seen on screen countless times and with the exploits of killers such as the West's, but for many years it was a commonplace thing to do, the dangers not thought about, merely the destination. In the winter of 1995, one such hitcher, a 19 year old French student named Celine Figard, accepted a…

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The Trouble with Howard (Lee Anne Patterson) 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

With over 25 years of experience in motorsports, our guest has worked on projects like being Promotions Director for Sonoma Raceway, Series Director for Carroll Shelby, and a Team Owner and Team Manager in IndyCar, running full seasons for many years including the famed Indy 500. And she also worked in Radio producing and voice commercials! Lee Ann…

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Evening With A Legend: Jim Busby 48:15

1M ago48:15

48:15

Evening With A Legend is a series of presentations exclusive to Legends of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans giving us an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you. By sharing stories and highlights of the big event, you get a chance to become part of the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. In 1978, Jim …

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S9 Ep9: The Girl Who Loved Horses 1:17:00

1M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Back in 1983, 14 year old Gillian Atkins had one love in her life - her horses, she was horse mad from a young age. Devoting her life to them, there were even rumblings of Gillian having a possible Olympic shot in her chosen field, so capable was she - until one April evening, that came to a crashing halt. As did Gillian's life. The episode contain…

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TL:DR - Retro Test Drive - Renault R5 Turbo II 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

For this particular Retro Test Drive, They say, "never drive your heroes" ... but when someone approaches you and says "I need you to run an errand for me, and please take my car" - then hands you an odd looking set of keys which unlocks a gateway to the past, its really hard to say no. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years…

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What if there was no sound? (An audio journey in Motorsports) 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

Can you imagine a world where "ladies and gentlemen ... start your engines" doesn't have the same meaning as it used to? Many of our guests when asked the Pit Stop question, "What would be different once the evolution has taken hold?" Their overwhelming consensus is the lack of sound, which begs the question: What if there was no sound in racing? I…

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Hawkwind & The History of Lidar 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Hawkwind -Master of the Universe An Introduction to Lidar, by someone who…

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Living Loud, Living Fast: Connections between Musicians & Motorsports 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Living Loud and Living Fast will explore the connections between musicians and motorsports. Highlighting how several well-known professional musicians from diverse genres took their interest in high-performance vehicles to regional, national, and sometimes international levels of motor racing competition. Mark Howell is a professor of Communication…

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Drive Thru News #46 - Forza Ferrari at Le Mans, Again! 1:55:11

2M ago1:55:11

1:55:11

Episode #46 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. This month we kick it into high gear covering some special events we attended in June, along with Ferrari's second win in over 50 years at the Le Mans 24 hours! #forzaferrari Showcase: LE MANS 2024 I thought I’d n…

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S9 Ep8: Prey 1:25:17

2M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Christine Lakinski, Brent Martin, and David Atherton. The accounts you will hear in this episode concern three people who never knew one another, and indeed, lived many miles apart, but who in the space of just a year, became part of the same sad and disturbing set of statistics. Each were vulnerable adults, and each became prey for, the only word …

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What’s a Porsche Purist anyway? (Patreon Special Re-release) 23:31

2M ago23:31

23:31

We spend some extra time with Lee Raskin talking about vintage Porsche's and his thoughts on "Porsche Purism" in today's enthusiast world. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gt…

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David & Goliath: 914 vs 917 at LeMans 1970 (Patreon Special Re-release) 9:54

2M ago9:54

9:54

As we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the 24hrs of LeMans we #tbt and geek out with Rick Barnett from the Concours at Pasadera about how the Porsche 914-6 GT took on the infamous Porsche 917 during the 1970 LeMans 24 hours. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings toget…

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You're listening to Radio Revel! (Crossover) 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

On this Father's Day special, we’ve got a guest with a dynamic relationship not only with cars, but the world around him. Growing up in the Midwest, maturing in NYC and finally setting down roots in Europe, podcaster Revel Arroway shares his life’s journey each week on You’re listening to Radio Revel. Instead of our usual interview, we just handed …

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Aston Martin: The Underdogs of Le Mans (1959) 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

The Simeone Museum in Philadelphia, PA is proud to present Le Mans 1959 The Underdog Champion, a demo day event celebrating the unlikely and impressive victory by a relatively small and underfunded Aston Martin team. At the time, the 24 hours of Le Mans was dominated by larger, highly financed organizations such as Ferrari and Jaguar, who had acces…

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Evening With A Legend: Rick Knoop 37:55

2M ago37:55

37:55

Evening With A Legend is a series of presentations exclusive to Legends of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans giving us an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you. By sharing stories and highlights of the big event, you get a chance to become part of the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. Rick Knoop's …

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S9 Ep7: Cruelty Of The Cuckoo 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

We head back to 2005, and to the town of St Austell in the beautiful UK county of Cornwall this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for a disturbing tale that shows just how perverse and barbaric the actions of some are, how they prey upon and use the vulnerable for their own means, even those who have next to nothing. The cruelty tha…

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History of the Canadian Grand Prix (Part 2) 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Part-2 of 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix. In order of appearance, we're honored to be hearing from Lionel Birnbom and Tim Meddaugh. Lionel is a self taught photojournalist of Ottawa, and he began attending motorsports events in the late 1950s. He was widely published in most major racing magazines and papers in Canada. Ro…

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50 years of the Canadian Grand Prix (Part 1) 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

Today we're going to learn about the exciting 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix, and we have three speakers with years of stories to tell. In order of appearance, we're honored to be hearing from: George Webster, Lionel Birnbom, and Tim Meddaugh. George was a Canadian Automobile Sports Club appointee to the Stewards Committe…

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Drive Thru News #45 - Road Trippin' #nopunchbacks 1:43:46

3M ago1:43:46

1:43:46

Episode #45 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. This month we continue Drive Thru #44s "Highway Bingo!" when you we go Road Trippin' with special guest co-host William "Big Money" Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace! Showcase: ROAD TRIPS The latest Cybertruck …

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Indy Firsts: Anita Millican & Caitlyn Brown 37:34

3M ago37:34

37:34

Tonight, we’re diving into another inspiring journey into the heart of motorsport history as we shine a spotlight on “Indy Firsts” and we have the honor of having not one, but two guests with us tonight. Anita Millican, is a trailblazer whose indomitable spirit and mechanical prowess shattered barriers in the male-dominated world of racing. As the …

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Open Wheel Madness, Part 2 - Midget Racing (Stephen Bubb) 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

In Part 2 of “Open Wheel Madness” we embark on a journey through the golden age of motorsport as we explore the exhilarating world of Midget Racing from 1920 to 1942, expertly guided by the esteemed historian Stephen Bubb from the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR). Stephen takes us back to a time of roaring engines and daring drivers, where Mid…

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Open Wheel Madness, Part 1 - Board Track Racing (Herb Anastor) 1:14:35

3M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

In Part 1 of "Open Wheel Madness" we dive into the exhilarating world of Board Track Racing with none other than Area Auto Racing News' (AARN) Herb Anastor, a seasoned journalist, historian and enthusiast of this high-speed sport. Herb takes us on a thrilling journey through the golden age of motor racing, where fearless daredevils hurtled around s…

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The Pope of Plastic: Rick Schad 58:17

3M ago58:17

58:17

Our guest is a seasoned professional artist and visionary based in Rhode Island with over three decades of experience shaping various industries. From designing iconic t-shirts for clients like The Grateful Dead and the White House to innovating in the golf industry with the world’s first fashion belt equipped with a divot tool, Rick Schad’s creati…

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Against All Odds Review (EILFM Crossover) 1:25:26

3M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

She was a beautiful fugitive. Fleeing from corruption. From Power. He was a professional athlete past his prime. Hired to find her, he grew to love her. Love turned to obsession turned to murder. And now the price of freedom might be nothing less than their lives. A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, the…

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Evening With A Legend: Ben Keating 32:10

3M ago32:10

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Evening With A Legend is a series of presentations exclusive to Legends of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans giving us an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you. By sharing stories and highlights of the big event, you get a chance to become part of the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. Ben Keating i…

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Hydrogen Trucks Through The Lens of a 9 Year Old 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Jerry Reed - East Bound and Down J & Son attend the opening of the world’…

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S9 Ep6: A Misplaced Sense Of Shame. 1:23:46

3M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

The loss of a child must be heartbreaking, devastating, surreal all at once - how can you even begin to define it? One morning back in November 2007, it was a nightmare that North Wales father Simon Hill was thrust into - but for Simon, there was an extra dimension to such a tragedy. For it was at the hands of his equal - the person supposed to lov…

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When Television turned its gaze on Motorsports (Preston Lerner) 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

Preston Lerner is a freelance writer who has covered racing for the past four decades. For many years, he was a regular contributor to Automobile Magazine and Road & Track. Lerner is also the author or co-author of six books, most recently Shelby American: The Renegades Who Built the Cars, Won the Races, and Lived the Legend. The material used in “…

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Revisiting "The Gentleman Driver" with its Producer: Toni Calderon 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

The Gentleman Driver gives an inside look into the lives of four extraordinary businessmen who moonlight as race car drivers at the highest levels of sports-car racing. You might be asking yourself right now? Am I having Deja Vu? Didn’t Break/Fix already cover the Gentleman Driver documentary? Well… you’d be partially right, we’re actually rewindin…

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30 years after Tamburello... Celebrating the Greatness of Aryton Senna 1:46:31

3M ago1:46:31

1:46:31

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. On this episode of The Motoring Historian, Jon Summers reunites with Crew…

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Drive Thru News #44 - It's a slow news month... but we're still gonna #sendit! 1:33:40

4M ago1:33:40

1:33:40

Episode #44 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. Showcase: IT'S A SLOW NEWS MONTH! - BUT WE'RE STILL GONNA #SENDIT. Reviewing the 2024 Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen BMW unveils the first fully color changing car! It's illegal to build the Alfa Romeo Milano ou…

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Company Cars Running Wild! 1:38:06

4M ago1:38:06

1:38:06

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Judas Priest - Running Wild (intro) Furious Driving, A Mustang in the des…

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TL:DR - Legendary Super-modified "The Purdy Deuce" 6:31

4M ago6:31

6:31

On this episode of Too Long, Didn't Read, we're joined by Kip Zeiter from the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), who explains the significance of Oswego Speedway's legendary super-modified, the Purdy Deuce. This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research…

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The Steel Palace: Oswego Speedway & Supermodifieds! 55:36

4M ago55:36

55:36

The Oswego Speedway, located in Oswego New York, was built in 1951 when original owners Harry, George and William Caruso converted the one time Wine Creek Horse Track into a 3/8 mile dirt auto racing facility. The track was paved during 1952 and remained a 3/8 mile track until 1961 when it was enlarged to its current 5/8 mile size. The Oswego Speed…

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A view from behind the Microphones (Racing Announcers) 1:45:24

4M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

Over the years I've become a real good spectator. But what appealed to me about racing from day one is the same stuff that appeals to me now. It's the whole visceral approach to racing. It's the image of the cars, both on the pace lap as they come around the grandstand, as well as flat out racing. And it was also that voice from above, the announce…

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