Brembo Red

Brembo RED talks NEW Bronco, NEW Polestar and dives into aftermarket braking with host Dan Sandberg.

Mark Grueber, Ford Bronco marketing executive, details all things Bronco with Brembo RED. From the internal sell job to resurrect the iconic off-roader to the technology in the all-new Jeep fighter that hits dealerships in eight months.

Robert Caravati joins the conversation to discuss the aftermarket/do-it-yourself brake business and how Brembo delivers quality and is expanding its footprint in this competitive marketplace.

Polestar just introduced the all-new all-electric Polestar 2. Scandinavian inspired design is evident along with big performance and stopping power explained by Gregor Hembrough, CEO of Polestar NA.

Interviews by host Dan Sandberg, CEO of Brembo North America, with Simon Pagenaud, 2020 Indy 500 Champion and YouTube influencer Jason Fenske.

On this episode of Brembo RED, Dan Sandberg talks to Indycar Champion driver Simon Pagenaud about his exciting finish and victory at last year’s Indy 500.

Simon also talks about how he stayed in shape during the extended downtime prior to the start of the 2020 IndyCar season and what’s next in his already impressive race career. Simon also tells us about his dog Norman’s latest adventures, and Norman recommends a new harness for Brembo’s mascot Reesey.

Dan then talks to Jason Fenske, creator of the You Tube channel “Engineering Explained.” Jason’s channel has over 2 million subscribers and is one of the automotive world’s most influential social media platforms. Jason talks to Dan about how and why he started the channel, gives us his review of the most exciting cars of 2020 and explains what he views as the Top 5 things to look for in a great car.

Interviews by host Dan Sandberg, CEO of Brembo North America, with Group VP of Toyota Marketing Ed Laukes, Mike Messina from Brembo Racing and Karma Vice President of Platform Engineering Todd George.

On this episode of Brembo RED, we offer a cure for the Coronavirus – horsepower! Host Dan Sandberg talks to Ed Laukes, Group VP of Marketing at Toyota North America, about the excitement surrounding the return of the legendary Toyota Supra, Toyota’s view of the SUV vs. car battle, and the future of the automotive business.

Mike Messina from Brembo Racing then joins Dan to talk about COVID-19’s impact on the global racing series and the surprising rise in professional online racing. Mike also explains what a 40-week per year traveler does when he’s forced to stay home.

Dan then heads to the LA Auto Show to take a look at the high tech electric cars Karma is making, which are a bit different in transmission and technology than other electrics in the market. Karma Vice President of Platform Engineering, Todd George, talks to Dan about the unique features of the Karma Revero GT, winner of the 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year, what EREV is and how “design meets technology.”

Interviews by host Dan Sandberg, CEO of Brembo North America, with Urban Outlaw Magnus Walker, Radio and TV host Alan Taylor and Robert Bollinger CEO and Founder of Bollinger Motors.

On this episode of Brembo RED, host Dan talks with Urban Outlaw and Porsche aficionado Magnus Walker. Walker is an impressive car collector, British fashion designer and lifestyle “guru.” Walker discusses his affection for the Porsche brand and motorsports, his philosophy of life and success, how he came to live in the US and his love of Americana.

Automotive radio and podcast personality Alan Taylor then joins Dan for a Brembo RED sit down. Taylor is an award-winning, 30-year broadcast professional and one of the most popular automobile personalities in the business. Alan can be heard on over 120 radio stations nationwide each week on The Drive. On Brembo RED, Taylor talks about cars, wrecking yards, his unpredictable start in radio and the new generation of car lovers.

Dan then heads to the LA Auto Show to look at Bollinger Motors’ very unique electric pick-up truck and SUV, which are the first vehicles of their kind to go into production in North America. Bollinger Motors CEO and Founder, Robert Bollinger, talks with Dan about the seeds of the Company and these new vehicles.

Interviews by Dan Sandberg, Brembo North America CEO host of Brembo Red with Formula drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr, Porsche factory driver Patrick Long, NASCAR crew chief Chad Knaus and Mike Messina from the Brembo North America Racing team.

In this episode of Brembo RED, Dan Sandberg goes coast-to-coast starting at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, to the LA Auto Show and then to the home of NASCAR, Charlotte, North Carolina. Dan first talks with iconic Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr., who gives us a Drifting 101 course explaining what drifting is all about and how he has become a professional “fun haver.” We then head to the LA Auto Show to talk to Porsche Factory Driver Patrick Long. Patrick tells us about his newest project – an air-cooled narrow body Carrera – and gives us a preview of the 2020 Luftgekühlt car show, the eclectic air –cooled Porsche car festival that Patrick founded 7 years ago. Dan then goes cross country to the headquarters of Hendrick Motorsports, to talk to one of NASCAR’s most successful crew chiefs and NASCAR TV Commentator, Chad Knaus. Chad talks about his career at the top level of professional racing including how he “coaches” drivers like Jimmie Johnson (7 championships) and now William Byron across the finish line. Finally, Brembo’s North American Race Manager, Mike Messina recaps the racing highlights of the 2019 season.

In this second episode of Brembo Red, Dan heads to the Concours d’Elegance of America car show held in Plymouth, Michigan to talk to Wayne Carini, Expert Car Builder and host of the Chasing Classic Cars TV show.

Dan then spends some exclusive time with General Motor’s VP of Global Design Michael Simcoe (only the 7th Design Head for GM in over a century) and we hear about automotive design cues for the future, including electric vehicles, and GM’s current design philosophies, including the new mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray.

Dan will also introduce you to Benjamin Pohl, Senior Program Manager for the Brembo Team who explains how Brembo is helping to develop the next generation of passionate automotive engineers.

We wrap up the podcast with an update on the racing and performance world with Brembo’s in-house race expert Mike Messina.

Useful links:

https://www.motortrendondemand.com/show/chasing-classic-cars/85981982/, Chasing Classic Cars TV Show page.

https://www.brembo.com/en/ComunicatiStampa/2019/Corvette%202020%20Final.pdf#search=Corvette, Brembo press release on 2020 Corvette Stingray brakes.

https://www.sae.org/attend/student-events, SAE Students events page

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In this first episode of Brembo RED Dan Sandberg, Brembo CEO and host, talks to Sebastiano Rio, Brembo’s Global Aftermarket Director, about why you should consider Brembo when replacing your next set of pads and rotors as well a new website to purchase Brembo’s OE replacement parts: www.brembostoreusa.com.

Dan then heads to LA to talk to Adam Carolla world famous comedian, television and radio personality, in addition to a 3 time New York Times best-selling author. Adam is also an avid car collector and Brembo customer and in his “spare time” races Paul Newman’s vintage race cars. Adam talks with Dan about his career, car collection and Brembo.

Next, Brembo honors our nation’s service men and women, with an interview with Dale Hansen, a former Marine who was stationed on Presidential detail in Washington D.C. and now is one of Brembo’s foundry experts in the company’s new state-of-the-art disc foundry in Homer, Michigan.

Mike Messina, Brembo’s Performance Director for North America, takes us across the finish line in this first episode of Brembo Red with a behind the scenes update from pit-lane on all of the major Global racing championships.

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Useful links:

www.brembostoreusa.com, direct source to purchase Brembo OE replacement parts

http://www.carcastshow.com/, Adam Carolla podcast about all aspects of the automotive space