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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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.

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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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.

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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Sit back, enjoy, and remember to like, subscribe, and support Brake/Fix on Patreon for early access to this content.

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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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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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.

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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Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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.

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

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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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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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.