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.

In this episode Jon & Mark explore subjects like U.S. road trips, conferences, motorcycles, classic car restoration, and racing history. Jon shares his experience of an open garage event, bringing out his collection for neighbors, and raves about his Yoshimura-equipped GSXR 1100. Mark expresses his appreciation for both historical content and hands-on projects like Todd's Workshop, as well as the excitement of road trips in rental Mustangs across the U.S. The duo reminisces about memorable driving experiences, including Route 66 and dangerous mishaps. They also discuss efforts to preserve the motorcycle course at San Francisco City College, emphasizing the importance of maintaining automotive history for future generations.

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Tonight’s guest has been around automobiles his entire life.  On weekends, he worked as a “gopher” for the dealership racing team and became enthralled with motor racing. His photographs and writing have appeared in Road & Track, Car and Driver, Autoweek, The Atlantic Monthly, Automobile, Automotor und Sport, Classic & Sportscar, Porsche Panorama, and Forza to mention a few. 

He has competed in the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash known to many of us as just “The Cannonball Run” as well as the Firestone/Firehawk series, winning the IMSA Media Challenge (for racing journalists) in 1984-1986. And if that wasn’t enough he also restores and collects interesting cars.

Who exactly are we talking about? Acclaimed author, photographer, racer, car collector and all around petrol-head… none other than Bill Warner, who in 1996, also founded the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance near his home of Jacksonville, Florida. And we welcome him to Break/Fix to share some amazing stories with all of you. 

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This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?

They started a safe space for F1 fans who felt marginalized in male dominated spaces to connect, make friends, and discuss races, drivers, team drama, future goals and aspirations, and everything in between. Their specialty is connecting Formula 1 to pop culture and exploring the lighter, more fun side to the world's most elite motorsport. 

Kate & Nicole of Two Girls 1 Formula (TG1F) podcast fly their fangirl flag loud and proud, and are never ashamed to get the label. They understand that you can respect the technical side of the sport and think the drivers are cute, and they’re joining us tonight for a special Break/Fix Crossover episode! 

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James Miller's engagement with Formula 1 includes chatting about race strategy with Nikki Lauda at the 1977 US Grand Prix, where Lauda won his second world championship. Now it involves at-home viewing of real-time, in-car camera images on a flat screen TV. 

Has Formula One left behind its gritty, dangerous and somewhat esoteric past to become a cross between the World Cup and Disneyland? How much of its new global popularity can summed up as (perhaps merely) "media spectacle?"

Dr. Miller is professor emeritus of communications at Hampshire College. He has studied new media as a Fulbright researcher in Paris and a visiting professor at MIT's Media Lab.

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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.

Formula 1 is the ultimate competition. Competitiveness, high stakes, and politics! It's described as a traveling circus with 1000's of employees that all share the same desire to win. The drivers are the best in the world, and they all think they’re the ONE. They all want to be the best and they’re never less than #fullsend 

Tune in to Episode #29 of the Drive Thru for our annual “best of” retrospective on automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We’re focusing on the entirety of the 2022 season of Formula 1, in DRIVE THRU… TO SURVIVE!  For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes on gtmotorsports.org

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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. 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.

Jon and his co-host Mark reminisce about their experiences at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. They discuss memorable highlights, such as Wayne Rainey's emotional hill climb and their spontaneous moments at the festival. The duo also reflects on various car models, including Ferraris at Goodwood and their personal favorites. They delve into their personal histories with cars, including Mark's experiences with his BMW M2 and past vehicles. Additionally, the conversation extends to John's Arthurian-themed road trip, exploring historical sites like Hastings, Winchester, and Glastonbury. The script concludes with John discussing his upcoming Pebble Beach event and their passion for motoring 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

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.

Invariably on Sunday mornings many of us joke that being at the track is like being at Church. The Holy Trinity of Duct Tape, Zip ties and Petrol is how we do the sign of the cross. In reality, many of us forget that there are many motorsports complexes that have churches on site and many others have chaplains in presence. And with us this weekend as part of SRO GT America, we’re delighted to be talking with Pastor Tim Stewart from Motorsports Ministries about what he does here as part of the larger Motorsports community. 

**NOTE** In the second half of this episode, we have a live in-service recording from one of Pastor Tim’s Motorsports Ministries Sunday morning meetings for worship. Understanding that our listeners come from different faith communities and backgrounds, you have the option to stop listening at that point as you’ve already reviewed the majority of the content for this episode, but also invite you to stick around and sample what a service is like... track side.

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This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.

Pulitzer Prize-winning automotive journalist Dan Neil, named tonight's featured vehicle one of the 50 worst cars of all time, saying it "violate(d) one of the principal rules of car design: we like cars that look like us. With its multiple eyes and supernumerary nostrils, the Aztek looks deformed and scary, something that dogs bark at and cathedrals employ to ring bells. The shame is, under all that ugliness, there was a useful, competent crossover."  

The Pontiac Aztek has always been noted for its controversial styling; but thanks in part to Hollywood, and the passions of folks like our panel tonight; the Aztek has gained more than just a cult following and we want to explore that. Joining us tonight are Jon Peterson and Paul Gunn from the Aztek Owners Club to Break/Fix to unpack the Pontiac Aztek story.

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With over a decade of coaching experience at The Bondurant Racing School our guest has worked with thousands of drivers.  During every coaching session his goal is to make you a faster and ultimately a safer driver with a variety of techniques he’s picked up throughout his career with 100+ professional race starts, 29 podium finishes, competing in TransAm, IMSA and SRO World Challenge. 

Coming up through the “demand ranks” at Bondurant, driver/coach Andy Lee made his move to Pro Racing in 2012 with support from Chevrolet, Bondurant, and a Phoenix based tech company: Best IT. And he’s here to share his story with us! 

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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 brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.

What started in 1988 with little more than a few helpers around a family dining room table, this company is now the world's largest collector car auction company with the most auctions, the most consignments, and with more $700 million in total sales in 2023. Mecum Auctions maintains its close-knit family atmosphere with many team members who have been onboard since the company’s inception and its first auction at the Rockford, Illinois, airport.

While MECUM Auctions continues to expand its catalog of offerings to include an even wider array of collectibles encompassing entry-level to investment-grade classic and collector cars, vintage and antique motorcycles, signs and memorabilia items like gas pumps, pedal cars and clocks, and even collector-grade tractors and farm relics.

To more effectively manage the growth of Mecum's Road Art and automobilia divisions, the company has expanded into Road Art and On-Time divisions, and joining us is Melissa Smith, the new Director of Mecum On Time to tell us more about Mecum's Road Art and Mecum On Time programs.

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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 sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?