BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Mike Nause is a professional sim racing commentator who has been in motorsports his whole life. Starting commentary at TRACKILICIOUS and from there started working with SRO, AK Esports, Williams Esports, and other platforms building his character and friends along the way. In this episode, Mike talks about his history with motorsport, sim racing, his pathway into commentary, and being the newest INIT Esports Admin. Also a bonus interview with Stefy Bau and her journey from the start to being a 3x Motocross champion and an inspiration for women across the globe. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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.

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.

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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.

D.A.D. - Girl Nation

Thanks to Western Automotive Journailsts and Michael Coates

Thanks to Page One, the Press Car suppliers

Thanks to the OEMs for supplying cars, and nicely specc’d ones too

J is honest about these cars, lord knows he’s not doing this for the money

The venue - the Dream Inn, Santa Cruz

Pacific Coast Highway 1 San Francisco to Santa Cruz - really an awesome road

17 cars, timetabled driving slots

Hill and coastal driving routes allowing high and low speed testing, including sweeping bends

Judgement to be “the Best At What The Car Set Out To Do”

J’s Best Car: 2025 Toyota Camry

J’s Best, price no object: 2025 Lucid Air

If It Was J’s Money: 2025 Genesis G80

2025 Fiat 500e - basic, but adequate

Many good cars, some great ones, no terrible ones

But none are as cool as the ‘91 Gixxer - 750 not a 1000 like I say - I rode before this recording

As the machines get more efficient, they become less intereting

Judas Priest - Free Wheel Burning

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, supported by the International Motor Racing Research Center, features a comprehensive talk by Steve Zautke. Steve provides an in-depth look at the rich history of the Milwaukee Mile, America's oldest continuously operating racetrack, starting from its inception in the early 1900s. He touches on its evolution, notable races, famous drivers, and its impact on motorsports culture. Highlights include the early days of the Milwaukee Mile, intriguing stories about legendary racing figures like Barney Oldfield and AJ Foyt, the transition from dirt to paved tracks, and the rise of midget car racing post-WWII. Steve further discusses the track's unique events such as the Rex Mays Classic, and the shift in motorsport dynamics with the entrance of rear-engine cars and stock car racing. The session concludes with reflections on the Milwaukee Mile's legacy and its intertwined history with other iconic racetracks.

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00:00 Milwaukee Mile: The Oldest Racetrack

04:00 Early Races and Tragic Beginnings

06:51 The Golden Era of Racing

11:15 Midget Car Racing and Post-War Popularity

13:31 Iconic Drivers and Memorable Moments

20:10 AJ Foyt's Pole Position and Race Highlights

21:18 The Marchese Brothers and Their Promotion Legacy

22:28 Ed '20 Grand' Steinbach: The Voice of Midwest Racing

23:08 Wisconsin Speedways Dinner and Racing Legends

24:13 The Rise of Stock Car Racing at Milwaukee Mile

25:22 Corporate Sponsorship and the Miller 200

27:00 USAC vs. NASCAR: The Evolution of Stock Car Racing

27:46 ASA's Challenge and Dick Trickle's Victory

28:20 NASCAR's Arrival and Departure from Milwaukee

28:49 The Quarter Mile Dirt Track and Local Heroes

29:25 USAC's Missed Opportunity with Marlboro Sponsorship

30:18 Memorable Moments and Racing Legends at Milwaukee

32:10 Rick Mears' First Win and Penske's Domination

34:53 The Decline and Revival of Milwaukee Mile

35:23 The Harry Miller Club and Vintage IndyCars

36:02 Milwaukee Mile Videos and Personal Stories

37:13 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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 episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Dr. Mark Howell discussing the intricate relationship between NASCAR and American politics. The presentation delves into NASCAR’s historical and ongoing connections with political figures and ideologies. From its beginnings with bootlegging and individualism to its modern-day political endorsements and issues like the 'Let's go Brandon' incident, NASCAR's influence on and reflection of American conservative values are highlighted. The discussion also touches on NASCAR's evolving demographics, sociopolitical ideologies, and the growing debate over the future of electric vehicles within the sport. Key events, such as support from political figures like George Wallace, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan, and the impact of controversial moments like the Capitol Riot involving a former NASCAR driver, are explored to demonstrate NASCAR's significant role in American political culture.

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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 episode of Screen to Speed is the debut episode for its new host Emma Galasso (@bullissemma). Emma and her guest Axe, explore the dynamic world of sim racing. They discuss Axe's journey from playing Gran Turismo on a PS2 to competing in sim racing events with a custom-built sim rig. Axe shares personal stories, highlighting the role of sim racing as an escape from bullying, as well as the technical progression from using a controller to a Logitech G29 wheel.

They dive into the design and significance behind liveries, particularly Axe's use of colors from the androgyny flag. Axe details his involvement in competitive sim racing, including the Winter and Spring Cups, and his future aspirations that blend his passion for driving and videography, inspired by figures like Larry Chen. The conversation also touches on the challenges women face in motorsports and sim racing, with Axe expressing a desire to support female drivers through photography and media. Additionally, Axe discusses their broadcasting studies and on-track photography experiences, aiming to integrate these skills into a career. The episode concludes with a call for more eSports organizations in the U.S. and an appreciation for communities that promote diversity and inclusion. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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00:00 Meet the new Host: Emma Galasso!

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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.

In this episode of the Ferrari Marketplace Podcast, host William Ross from Exotic Car Marketplace critiques automotive YouTubers who leverage Ferrari for clickbait titles and misleading thumbnails. He discusses the deceptive nature of such content and how it frustrates knowledgeable car enthusiasts. Ross highlights several specific misleading claims, such as 'I bought the cheapest car' and exaggerated statements about unique Ferrari builds, emphasizing the need for authenticity in automotive content. He contrasts this with genuine, educational content by credible figures in the car community, mentioning figures like Tyler Hoover and Steve Hamilton, and recalling his experiences with the Triple F Collection's charitable events.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Sponsor Announcements

01:07 Rant on Automotive YouTubers

03:35 Annoying YouTuber Trends

06:50 Ferrari-Specific YouTuber Critique

14:21 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

23:05 Conclusion and Sign-Off

The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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. 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.

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsport series, investigates the historical and socioeconomic impacts of U.S. regulatory changes on motorsports. Quinn Beekwilder, Assistant Professor at Belmont Abbey College, delves into how prohibition and the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act inadvertently fostered the growth of NASCAR. The presentation charts the rise of NASCAR from its bootlegging roots through Prohibition, the establishment of organized stock car racing, to the massive sponsorship and financial infusion by cigarette manufacturers following the 1970s advertising ban. The discussion highlights key figures and events, including Junior Johnson's contributions and the strategic promotional efforts by Bill France, which solidified NASCAR's place as a leading motorsport. The episode also touches upon the pivotal role of RJ Reynolds' sponsorship in transforming NASCAR into a national sensation, and concludes with reflections on the current state and future of the sport.

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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 Evening with a Legend episode focuses on the storied history of the Camoradi USA Racing's 1960 Corvette. This exceptional vehicle, built under Chevrolet's Ed Cole and Zora Duntov, raced successfully in several international competitions, including a notable run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite a catastrophic crash and being left for scrap, the car was miraculously salvaged and restored 30 years later by Loren Lundberg. The panel, consisting of author Richard Prince, current owner Dominic Testa, and Chuck Schroedel, a member of the original Camoradi team, discusses the car's rich history and the colorful characters involved, such as racing enthusiast Lloyd Lucky Kastner. The conversation also touches on modern-day Corvette racing and the transition to mid-engine designs. Additional details are provided about sponsors, The Motor Chain and Carnection Advisors, and the role of the International Motor Racing Research Center in documenting and preserving such automotive history.

Featuring the voices of Allonte Barakat (The Motor Chain) and Revel Arroway (CARnection Advisors); We appreciate these talented podcasters lending their support to the MPN. 

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00:00 Introducing the 1960 Camaradi Corvette

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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.

In this episode, Bel Wells (@StormMalina) returns to talk about her passion for Sim racing, rallying, snowboarding, and flight Sims. She is a content creator and streamer known for her engaging presence in the gaming community. She actively streams on Twitch, where she has amassed a following of approximately 7,900 viewers. Her content primarily focuses on gaming, and she maintains an active presence on the platform, with her most recent live session occurring just hours ago. In addition to her Twitch activities, Bel shares her experiences and insights into sim racing through various platforms. She has discussed her journey into racing games in an Instagram post, highlighting her passion for the sport. Furthermore, she has been featured in discussions about female sim racers who stream, indicating her active participation and recognition in the sim racing community. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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00:00 Meet Bell Wells: Racing Streamer and Porsche Sports Supercup Participant

01:14 Getting Started in Sim Racing

02:39 Racing Together: Bell and Her Husband's Journey

03:04 First Racing Games and Transition to iRacing

04:13 Challenges and Love for Nordschleife

06:35 From Rookies to Road Racing

07:02 Oval Racing and Community

08:15 Favorite Cars and Tracks

12:34 Porsche Sports All Stars Experience

17:20 Exploring Other Simulators

20:38 Upgrading Racing Equipment

24:58 Streaming Journey and Balancing Chat

26:55 Funniest Moments in Sim Racing

27:55 Being a Female Sim Racer and Streamer

28:16 Friendly and Welcoming Community

28:42 Competing with the Boys

29:20 Experiences in Sim Racing

30:51 Encouraging More Girls in Sim Racing

32:52 Rally and Endurance Races

40:48 Snowboarding Adventures

43:24 Plans for Sim Racing and Streaming

47:38 Advice for Newcomers in iRacing

52:00 Favorite Tracks and Final Thoughts

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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net

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.