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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
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Irreverant? Yea. Honest? Ask Smoke. Legendous? Check! SpeedFreaks airs LIVE on Sunday nights 7-9p PST on The Freak Radio Network. PLUS, Sirius 94 - XM 208, live on the net & the Cable Radio Network... Motorsports to Music to some TMZ. And thanks to SoundCloud, if you miss a live show, just listen to them here at your convenience. We are Motorsports Radio, REDEFINED.
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An episode of our weekly Quitting Dip broadcast, where as usual we discuss the only way to Quit Chewing Tobacco; sacking up and quitting cold turkey. Quitting Smokeless not as hard as you think. No BS. No coddling. QUIT DIPPING.
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Two former NFL offensive linemen (Alex Boone and Jeremiah Sirles) join former 8th grade football backup (Phil Mackey) for entertaining, behind-the-scenes discussions about the NFL -- from a trenches perspective! Your Dumb Football Questions are always welcome on the OLine Committee. An offensive line lifestyle podcast!
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WGLT's Music Director Jon Norton interviews big names and emerging talent from the music world as their travels take them into Central Illinois. Discover eclectic music spanning blues, rock, jazz, and more.
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Mr Cartoon is one of the most famous tattoo artists to ever put ink to skin. His artistic journey began in graffiti before moving to airbrushing clothes and low rider cars. He's got a line of Turtle Wax car care, designed wheels, and has an amazing garage of his own. We talk about the history of low riders; how hydraulics work; the legality of them…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into some JUICY NFL Draft rumors! 1:00 -- How much do NFL agents lie during draft season? 5:00 -- What will the New England Patriots do at No. 3? 12:00 -- The Denver Broncos and Sean Payton are reportedly set to “mortgage” everything to move up for a QB! 19:00 -- Per Adam Schefter, the Vikings and Gi…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey predict where they think each of the top six college quarterbacks will wind up! :30 -- Boone is back chugging Monster energy drinks, LOL 4:00 -- Predicting where Caleb Williams (obvious), Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix and Bo Nix will land 26:00 -- Why this is a CRAZY talented of…
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Matt's Countach has a triage plan (sort of); we review the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante (and compare it to the competition from Bentley, Italy, and Mercedes); Patreon questions include: Used Focus RS or new GR Corolla? Why Taycan brakes feel weird To jump from new Ioniq 5 to used Taycan Do EVs have a floor? Which state has the best Mexican food? A…
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IndyCar Long Beach Winner Scott Dixon, a longtime Friend of the Freaks, came into The Freak Nation Sunday just a couple hours after his win. Dixon is now a two-time Long Beach winner and he's jumped to second in the 2024 points standings just eight points out of first behind Josef Newgarden after two events. Dixon's win was dramatic after he nursed…
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NASCAR Talladega Xfinity Winner Jesse Love got his first win at RCR Racing. Love's win allowed him to move up one place to fourth in the points standings. He's been competitive all season with four stage wins but he's just moving into victory lane. He talked with Kenny Sargent at Talladega and Sargent was able to share video with Jesse showing his …
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IMSA Long Beach Winner Ringer van der Zande talked with Crash Gladys Sunday. His win Saturday came with Sebastian Bourdais who was unavailable to talk on Sunday because of some coaching duties in Long Beach. Sunday's win with Scott Dixon, in fact, allowed Ganassi Racing to double up on the victories in Long Beach. Renger is growing on The Freaks. H…
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NASCAR Talladega Cup Pole Sitter Michael McDowell probably should have won the Cup Race Sunday but his weaving back and forth to block the closing field of cars saw him lose control and crash within sight of the finish line. McDowell led the most laps and arguably had the fastest car in the race but that's not enough to win many times. And Sunday w…
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Matt has updated his fleet in a surprising way; took the NSX on a 600-mile road trip; and explains his position on the unfortunate situation with his recently-arrested former Ferrari mechanic, Donnie Callaway. Recorded April 17, 2024 American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever by visiting The Freeze Pipe and use c…
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blew Matt's mind for so many reasons you won't believe. Plus, what engines would we swap into which car if we had all the money and talent? That's what we're talking about today. Dream builds. Plus, Patreon questions about: Is it a good idea to finance an R34 GTR? When it is (and isn't) time to get out of a Ford and into a Ger…
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Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey! How do the NBC Sunday Night Football player intros work? How do agents get paid? A follow-up on Boone’s ADD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy OLine Committee
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are pumped for NFL Draft season! :30 -- Boone almost died over the weekend. Or, at least a part of him almost died… 6:00 -- Mackey tells a crazy story about witnessing former WWE wrestler XPac split his backside open in a match 9:00 -- Jeremiah’s NFL Draft prep is very intense 22:00 -- It’s wide receiver …
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NASCAR Texas Cup Winner Chase Elliott came into The Freak Nation a couple hours after his win Sunday. Elliott won the Cup Series championship in 2020. He's also won the Most Popular Driver title six times. But this is Elliott's first Cup Series win in 42 races. Needless to say he was relieved to get the win in Texas. Still, getting home was turning…
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NHRA Pro Stock Las Vegas 4-Wide Winner Jeg Coughlin was rushing to the airport to catch a plane when he stopped to talk with The Freaks Sunday night. Coughlin has won in NHRA Pro Stock titles in 2000, 2002, 2007-08 and 2013 with 65 Pro Stock victories. But the win Sunday was his first since 2020 when he retired after the season. But Coughlin ran a …
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Tony Stewart Racing Team Owner Tony Stewart is a longtime Friend of the Freaks. Stewart is a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning two as a driver (2002, 2005), one as owner/driver (2011), and one as an owner (2014). Last year he won an NHRA title as the owner of Matt Hagan's Funny Car. Now Stewart has stepped into the Top Fuel dragster nea…
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Chase Elliott Crew Chief Alan Gustafson followed Elliott into The Freak Nation Sunday night. Gustafson has a unique perspective on drivers. He hears them at their worst, their best and when their concentration can drift in the middle of a race. His perspective on drivers was unique for The Freak Nation, especially his insight into NASCAR's most pop…
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Matt calls in from the Bernardus hotel with our friend and the founder and CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan. Ali is an engineer and high-caliber driver, who shares with us his take on why the GT3 RS is so stiff, why adjustable dampers matter as much as springs; his experience driving in Aspen at the FAT ICE Race; how to durability test a semi-truck…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: Will Nebraska football ever be a powerhouse again?; Alex and Jeremiah take heat from a listener about their quarterback takes; What is it like to be a rich NFL player for the first time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey think the AFC is going to be WILD this season! :30 -- The boys celebrate their new favorite UFL teams! 3:30 -- How the Stefon Diggs trade shook the AFC landscape! 11:00 -- Mackey unveils his AFC team tiers! 18:00 -- Would the Chargers consider trading Justin Herbert? 25:00 -- Alex apparently pumps music i…
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We discuss Peter Attia's podcast interview with a former employee of NHTSA regarding road safety; Matt finds out just how expensive a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is (and how his wife feels about shopping for one); Matt and Zack try to decide which of their content to put up for a nomination; and Zack reveals why he's the best worst groomsman. Patreon…
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NASCAR Martinsville Cup Winner William Byron talked with Crash Gladys at Martinsville this week. In fact, the conversation is another example of The Freaks Mojo! Byron doesn't have a reputation for a big personality but he's confident in his own personality especially when he's away from the racetrack. He considers the track his work place where th…
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Co-Owner Hendrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon talked to reporters Sunday night after Hendrick cars finished 1-2-3 at Martinsville Motor Speedway, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Rick Hendrick's first team win. Geoff Bodine got that win, nearly promising the victory to Rick Hendrick who didn't want to go to the race. Gordon drove for Rick Hendrick a…
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NHRA Phoenix Pro Stock Winner Greg Anderson is a longtime Friend of the Freaks. He returned Sunday night with some satisfaction at winning on the day his fellow Hendrick Motorsports drivers won in NASCAR. Anderson is a drag racing but he has a close relationship with the NASCAR side of things at Hendrick Motorsports. He talked about that and a trip…
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IndyCar Drivers Rinus Veekay & Christian Lundgaard talked with The Freaks about testing the new IndyCar Hybrid System. They were among teams testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last month, weeks and weeks after other teams already had access to the new technology. IndyCar would like to introduce the system to the series at mid-season after the I…
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2023 ARCA Menards Series Champion Jesse Love is driving in the Xfinity Series now for Richard Childress Racing. Love was the first rookie driver to win the Top Qualifier position in his first two NASCAR races. But Love is working hard building his tool box for racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. And that includes helpful suggestions from teammates…
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Matt reviews the Maybach GLS 600; Zack learns about travel law; and we name our top 10 cars with wings. Listener questions include: 2020 BRZ vs 2024 Is there a car culture we don't understand or agree with? How to treat cyclists Magma thoughts Are McLaren brakes weird? Is a base 911 lacking? Why some brands break Should I add an LSD? and more! Reco…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions! Some funny John Sullivan stories; The dumbest things rookies have ever done at training camp; Do offensive linemen feel bad if a missed block leads to the QB getting hurt?; Did you know media members receive constructive feedback too?; What traits translate from colleg…
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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey give you their WAYYY too early sleeper teams for the 2024 NFL season! :30 -- Alex swears off Monster energy drinks after he reads info about them, LOL… Plus, Jeremiah and Alex provide their ideal Starbucks drinks 8:00 -- NFL sleeper teams include the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Pack…
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Matt and Zack review the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV, and are surprised by the options list; turns out we have very different lists when it comes to the best luxury cars ever. Audience questions include: Car deals we regret missing The best high-performance baby carrier Why to put bad tires on a good car Do C6 Corvettes drive better than C5s? What we th…
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Tyler Hoover tells us about how he got a "free" Lamborghini Countach; his huge new farmstead; the famous Bentley he owned (and the celebrity that bailed on it); how working on Car Trek differs from his TV show; his cars; and a lot more. Recorded March 25, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@HooviesGarage https://www.instagram.com/the_real_hoovies_garage …
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