Fuel for the Future

Fuel for the Future

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Fuel for the Future episodes

  • The Rotary Engine

    The rotary engine: a bold, unconventional design that’s fascinated car builders for longer than you might think. Join us as we dive into Felix Wankel’s revolutionary creation and explore why it still captures the imagination of engineers and gearheads alike.

     

    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. Visit americasautomotivetrust.org for details. 

    10 min
  • The Curious History of the Car Phone

    The car phone had an indelible impact on our modern life, and its journey began before you may think. 

    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America’s Automotive Trust. Learn more at americasautomotivetrust.org

    9 min
  • Gordon Buehrig And The Cord

    Gordon M Buehrig is a legendary automobile designer and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame. On this episode of “Fuel for the Future” we discuss his work on the iconic Cord. 

    Presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America’s Automotive Trust. Learn more at americasautomotivetrust.org

    7 min
  • Curating Automotive History

    Walter Franco is a lifelong automotive enthusiast and curator at LeMay: America’s Car Museum. With a deep passion for cars, from modifying them to working in automotive design, Walter now brings his expertise to one of the world's largest car museums. In this episode, we explore how his love for automotive history shapes his approach to curating. 

     

    “Fuel for the Future” is presented by State Farm Insurance, Driven By America’s Automotive Trust, and hosted by Michael May.
    https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
     
     
    Produced by Convergent Content, LLC
    Theme Music by Matt Glass
    43 min
  • Jay Gillotti and "Porsche Decades"

    Jay Gillotti is an automotive writer, and his newest book "Porsche Decades" is an introduction to Porsche history from 1875 to 2023. It is written and designed for new Porsche owners, new Porsche club members, or those new to learning about the brand's amazing history. Jay has contributed to several automotive books, the Porsche Club of America’s magazine, Panorama, and is the author of "Gulf 917".

    Purchase Jay's Books:
    https://www.daltonwatson.com/Jay-Gillotti-author-biography-s/2028.htm
    https://www.amazon.com/Gulf-917-Jay-Gillotti/dp/1854432990
     
     
    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at Americasautomotivetrust.org
    38 min
  • This Day in Automotive History: First Corvette

    On this day in automotive history, the first production Corvette was built on June 30, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. Today we discuss the history and evolution "America's Sports Car", and its early relationship and competition with the Ford Thunderbird. 

    With Special Guest Brian Corey from automotivehistory.org 

     

    “Fuel for the Future” is presented by State Farm Insurance, Driven By America’s Automotive Trust, and hosted by Michael May.

    https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/

    Produced by Convergent Content, LLC

    Theme Music by Matt Glass

    29 min
  • Peter Nelson Automotive Writer

    Peter Nelson has the perfect job for a car enthusiast, that of an automotive writer. He's been a staff writer for TheDrive.com, Hotcars.com, Donut Media and much more. His love to drive, learn, and explore the automotive world is contagious. 

    Learn more about Peter at;
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/16vpete/
    Muckrack: https://muckrack.com/peterjnelson
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenelson/
     
    Fuel for the Future is driven by America's Automotive Trust, presented by State Farm Insurance, and hosted by Michael May. Learn more about americasautomotivetrust.org.
    36 min
  • John Naderi - JDM, Drifting, and Content Creation

    John Naderi aka "Nads" is a highly accomplished creative director in the automotive content space well known for his work with Hoonigan, Motor Trend TV's Super Street Garage, and so much more. On today's episode we discuss a variety of subjects including JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) and his origin story.

    Learn more at https://www.johnnaderi.com/about and find Nads on instagram @nadsynads

     

    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at americasautomotivetrust.org. 

     

    Produced and hosted by Michael May

    42 min
  • Yvette VanderBrink of VanderBrink Auctions
    Passionate classic car auctioneer Yvette VanderBrink joins the show to discuss her business, classic car auctions, and barn finds. 
    "Fuel for the Future" is driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
     
    VanderBrink Auctions:
    https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPtpVh96Zz3uWu2ofGqry0w

     

    48 min
  • RWB Porsche
    We dive into the world of bespoke automotive art with a special focus on RWB - Rauh-Welt Begriff - a unique Porsche customization style pioneered by the captivating Akira Nakai. Join us as we sit down with a passionate young car enthusiast, Simon Wood, who recently experienced the magic of Nakai-san first-hand, transforming his Porsche 911 into a stunning RWB masterpiece. Discover the craft behind these personalized creations and how they embody a blend of Japanese car culture and classic German engineering. 
     
    The build was recently undertaken live at LeMay: America’s Car Museum in Washington State, and the Porsche is currently on display there for the public. 
     
    See Simon’s car on instagram @woah_wood
    Photographers:
    @persbecktive
    @nokells_image
    @gallatin_images
    @chindackenese.m
    @holden.media
    @threeseven.media
     
    "Fuel for the Future" is driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
    30 min

About Fuel for the Future

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“Fuel for the Future” is your journey into automotive history, passion, and innovation. Driven by America’s Automotive Trust and hosted by Michael May, this is the go-to podcast for car enthusiasts, history buffs, tech aficionados, and anyone with a love for the open road.