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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.
In this episode, Jon talks about a recent road trip in Florida with a rental Prius, sharing his observations and adventures, including a visit to the Daytona Speedway and the Hall of Fame. He provides an in-depth review of driving the Prius, touching on its design, performance, and fuel efficiency. Jon then transitions to his experience at Pebble Beach, detailing the event's structure, the impressive displays by RM Sotheby's, and his visits to various car museums. He reflects on the vintage and modern cars showcased at the event, including Mercedes Benz and historic Formula One vehicles. Jon also touches on the evolving car culture at Pebble Beach, his interactions with attendees, and the legacy of notable car collectors like Don Williams. He concludes with personal anecdotes and observations about the automotive world, making this a rich narrative centered around his passion for motoring.
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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.
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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.
In this episode, Jon talks about a recent road trip in Florida with a rental Prius, sharing his observations and adventures, including a visit to the Daytona Speedway and the Hall of Fame. He provides an in-depth review of driving the Prius, touching on its design, performance, and fuel efficiency. Jon then transitions to his experience at Pebble Beach, detailing the event's structure, the impressive displays by RM Sotheby's, and his visits to various car museums. He reflects on the vintage and modern cars showcased at the event, including Mercedes Benz and historic Formula One vehicles. Jon also touches on the evolving car culture at Pebble Beach, his interactions with attendees, and the legacy of notable car collectors like Don Williams. He concludes with personal anecdotes and observations about the automotive world, making this a rich narrative centered around his passion for motoring.
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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.
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