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In today’s minisode we take a look at the top 10 technologies from the world of motorsport that have improved road cars as well as road car safety.

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https://www.hotcars.com/regular-cars-have-these-10-safety-innovations-straight-from-the-race-track/

In today’s episode we will have a look at the surprising origins, as well as the history of NASCAR.

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We are coming up to the 50th anniversary of the death of the only driver to win the Formula 1 world championship posthumously, Jochen Rindt. After this episode the Motorsport Stories Podcast will be taking a long summer break before being back again in October.

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In today’s episode we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Formula 1 but looking back at the beginnings of the top echelon of motorsport.

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In today’s episode we will have a look at the history and the controversies of one of the most dangerous, yet spectacular races in the world, the Dakar Rally.

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Show notes: With the first two Formula 1 Grand Prix of 2020 having taken place after an exceptionally long winter break, we ask ourselves if there have been other periods in history without motorsport. I am deeply sorry that you had to wait an extra week for the new episode.

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