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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

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 Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news recap, is packed with sponsorship mentions, the unveiling of episode number 41, and a variety of automotive updates. Key highlights include a discussion about the anticipated Tesla Cybertruck's extremely limited Foundation Series and the frustrations surrounding its orders and delivery timelines. There's also humor about winter weather, dad outfits, and the 'Elmo slide' trend. The episode breaks news about different car models, disparities in car prices, the overstated capabilities of electric vehicles in winter, and offers comedic anecdotes about real-world automotive scenarios. Special segments touch on entertainment, like Shatner's film 'Senior Moment,' and a closing Florida Man story about a peculiar strategy to heat an EV battery.

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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

In this episode of the Ferrari Marketplace podcast, William Ross and Jon Summers dive deep into the Mille Miglia, covering its storied history from 1953 through 1957. With insights from motoring historian Jonathan Summers and Crew Chief Eric, the discussion explores the evolution of Ferrari and Lancia's involvement, notable drivers, and technological advancements. They recount tales of legendary races, such as Stirling Moss's record-breaking 1955 win with navigator Dennis Jenkinson and the tragic 1957 crash involving Alfonso de Portago. The episode examines the dangerous nature of the race, the shifts in motorsport safety, and the Mille Miglia's rebirth as a historic rally. This comprehensive exploration highlights the cultural impact of the Mille Miglia on racing and collector car markets.

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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

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.

In this episode of Break/Fix podcast, Crew Chief Eric interviews Julio Saiz, the founder of The Motor Chain, a platform designed to manage, preserve, share, and transfer the history of classic vehicles using the latest technology, including blockchain. Julio shares his background as a computer scientist and car enthusiast, recounting his journey from aspiring fighter pilot to creating The Motor Chain. He explains how the platform works, detailing its functionalities such as creating a digital twin of the car, documenting the car's history with input from third parties, and securing records through blockchain technology. Julio also addresses concerns about data privacy, PII, and compliance with regulations like GDPR. The conversation highlights the platform’s subscription model, future development plans, and its potential use in classic car auctions. Listeners are offered a 25% discount to try the service, aiming to revolutionize classic car documentation and maintenance.

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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 of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Trevor Lister discussing vehicle identification of 1950s Maserati race cars. The presentation focuses on how Maserati determined the identity of its race cars by their engine numbers rather than chassis numbers, which contrasts with the approach used by English and certain American manufacturers. Trevor, alongside Donald Capps, explores the implications for the provenance and authenticity of these cars, especially in the context of historical research and the commercial interests in the classic car market. The talk highlights how changing engines could lead to multiple identities for a single car throughout its racing history, creating challenges for historians and collectors. The discussion concludes with the view that while this method of identification is complex and often contradictory, it is crucial for understanding the vehicles' authentic racing heritage.

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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, explores the 1940 Mille Miglia, reinvented by Paul Baxa, a history professor at Ave Maria University in Florida. Drawing from Baxa's book 'Motorsport and Fascism,' the episode examines the race's utilization by Mussolini's fascist regime for propaganda. The 1940 edition, held on a nine-lap circuit, emerged after a fatal 1938 accident forced the cancellation of the original open-road race. The episode details the political and sporting context, emphasizing the race's role in showcasing Italian automotive advancements, fascist values, and its evolution amidst World War II. Key figures, controversies, and the eventual success of the race are discussed, highlighting its impact on motorsport history.

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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 a detailed presentation by Katharine Worth, a graduate student in history at the University of Western Australia. Wirth explores the intersection of politics, nationalism, and motor racing in 1930s Germany and Great Britain. The presentation delves into how Nazi Germany utilized motor racing, particularly the Silver Arrows of Mercedes Benz and Auto Union, as symbols of national pride, modernity, and technological prowess. Conversely, it examines Britain's struggle to compete at the Grand Prix level due to a lack of funding and political support, despite a strong desire within the racing community. The script also touches on the lives and impacts of key figures such as German driver Bernard Rosemeyer and British driver Richard Seaman, highlighting their roles and significance within the political landscape of the time. Finally, the discussion extends to the ongoing relevance of nationalism in contemporary Formula One racing.

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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.

Jon Summers is The Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing, technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. Hailing from California, he collects cars and bikes built with plenty of cheap and fast, and not much reliable. On his show, he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, and motoring travel.

On this special bonus episode of The Motoring Historian, Jon is accompanied by William Ross from The Ferrari Marketplace Podcast and Crew Chief Eric from Break/Fix Podcast to discuss the history of the Mille Miglia; however, as conversations tend to go, they went a bit far afield talking about stories involving Enzo, Ferrucio, Ferdinand and other famous automotive characters of the period. Enjoy!

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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 episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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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

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.

Gran Touring Motorsports, originally a social group of car enthusiasts, has expanded into various motorsports disciplines and shares their experiences through the Break/Fix podcast. In this unique episode, the team blends their passion for motorsports with the popular role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Filmed after a day at Watkins Glen International Raceway, they engage in a motorsport-themed D&D game with their children. The game involves creating custom vehicles, rolling dice to determine racing moves, and navigating a race course with strategic decisions. Despite efforts to pass opponents and throw moldy donuts, the race ends with the Millennium Falcon narrowly winning after a dramatic dice roll finale. The episode highlights family bonding over shared interests in racing and gaming.

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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