Kris narrates how a project car helped him cope with mental health. The article had its inception in the Overcrest Drivers Club. Hear more content like this, and a ton of other exclusive content by joining.
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Kris recounts and reads from an article he wrote on a life changing trip with his daughter in a 1973 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon. Easily the best car, he's ever owned.

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How a Ford Pinto Became the Best Car I've Ever Owned


From smartphones to helicopters, discover how introducing modern marvels to historical settings could spell disaster—or dazzle the denizens of the past. Also, catch the latest on a slow-motion chemical spectacle, a faux Lamborghini on Craigslist, Toyota shattering records, and the perils of piloting a Dodge Charger Hellcat... and more.
Join the Drivers Club!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub00:00 Introduction06:37 Exploring the Feasibility of Bringing Advanced Technology25:16 Craigslist Car of the Week: Lamborghini Countach Replica37:14 Toyota Crushes Land Speed Record-Setting Prius47:56 Reckless Driving with a Dodge Charger Hellcat



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How to Definitively Blow Up The Past and Ruin the Future

Pat Long is a renowned and successful race car driver who made his career racing for Porsche. He also is an event producer and the founder of Porsche centric events Luftgekuhlt and Air|Water, two of the largest one make car shows in the world.

"If you took Max Verstappen today and put him on the grid in 1988 against that current lineup at the front of the field, he's going to do really well, but he's not going to be in the last three tenths of whoever that was." - Pat Long

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00:00 Introduction
09:29 The Thrill of Racing and the Adrenaline Rush
15:32 The Mindset of a Professional Racer
31:42 The Importance of Connection and the Driving Experience
47:57 The Vision Behind the Airwater Event
56:33 Finding a Balance Between Performance and Utility








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Pushing the Limits / Patrick Long on Driving and Air|Water

From Frederick Tudor's ice trade revolution to the game-changing innovations in automotive air conditioning, this podcast explores the fascinating history and impact of refrigeration. Join Kris, Jake, and Austin from AC Solutions as they delve into the challenges, innovations, and environmental considerations that have shaped the way we keep cool.
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Cooler Than You Think: A Frosty Tale of AC Technology

In this episode dashboard confessionals take on a whole new meaning in hideously vague and violative auto manufacturer privacy policies. The guys also chat about what year is the best year to own cars from and the news of the week. 
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00:00 Introduction
09:00 Choosing a Single Year of Production Cars
21:46 Car for Sale: 1984 TVR 280i with 650 Miles
46:41Car Brands and Privacy
53:50 Lego my Mugshot





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