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We are love capturing the living history of people from all over the autosphere. From wrench turners to artists, authors, racers, designers and everyone in between. Our goal is to inspire a new generation of petrol-heads that wonder ”How did they get that job? or Become that person?” The Road to Success is paved by all of us. Because #everyonehasastory
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A little over 50 years ago, a few local car clubs joined together with the vision of building a better place to race in the Northeast. Since then, Eastern Motorsports Racing Association, better known as EMRA, has grown to become one of the premier sanctioning bodies on the East Coast. EMRA’s wheel to wheel racing series is designed to deliver close…
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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. Saxon - And The Bands Played On After some months distracted by a puppy, …
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In this Patreon Special Re-release we return to Season-2 of Break/Fix and our interview with John W. Warner IV, a former IMSA pro-driver turned gentleman farmer, car collector and passionate petrol-head, to talk about his historical-fiction series “Little Anton”, part satire - part love story, and a dash of espionage. Be prepared for some **SPOILER…
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The possibility of drivers dying by suicide on the track has long been acknowledged, sometimes alleged, but seldom proven. It remains a forbidden topic, because drivers are unwilling to admit any weakness, much less depression. The case of Pete Kreis, however, offers an opportunity to examine a case which resulted in two purposeful deaths at the In…
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Have you ever found yourself on a long road trip, cruising down the highway, and wondered what those “brown signs” along the roadside are all about? Or say to yourself, “I wish we had more time to stop and check that out?” If you happen to be in the Detroit-Metropolitan area anytime soon, you need to take that off ramp and check out the Motorcities…
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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. And as your host, I’m delighted to introduce a racing icon, considered by many to be the greatest race car driver in the history of the sport. Born in Italy, emigrating to the United State…
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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 does a crossover podcast wit…
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Brace yourself for mind-blowing sim racing events and adrenaline-pumping motorcycle online tournaments. Our guest is part of an unstoppable eSports Powerhouse, dedicated to delivering unparalleled excitement to fans and groundbreaking sponsorship opportunities to brands. At INIT eSports, founder and CEO Stefy Bau doesn’t just settle for the ordinar…
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Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on 15 August in all of Italy. It originates from Feriae Augusti, the festival of Emperor Augustus, who made August 1st a day of rest after weeks of hard work in the agricultural sector. This has turned into the larger more modern idea of taking 2-3 weeks of time-off during the month of August, and has becom…
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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 discusses all of the various Ferra…
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(Part 3) Jeremy Porter, from Seneca Falls, NY, is a senior studying automotive restoration technology at McPherson College in Kansas. First bitten by the car bug at the age of five after attending the Vintage Festival at Watkins Glen, he is fascinated by the mechanical aspects of vehicles and other machinery. He was a part of the team that restored…
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The Automotive Restoration Technology program at McPherson College was established in 1976, and since its inception the curriculum has included the study of the technical and social history of the automobile. Given this experience, Yohn addresses how McPherson might inform teaching the specialized field of motor racing. He will begin by giving an o…
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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. Doc Bundy, is…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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