The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah is back from an 1800 mile road trip in the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. He shares everything about 41 hours in the seat including 2 track days and countless turns on the East coast. Also, many of our cars are broken; a fresh wheel isn't so much anymore; Zack Klapman drove some Maseratis; and Patreon questions include:

• Strange ways car companies saved money
• Driving skills: Nature or Nurture?
• Our WORST story about mechanical sympathy
• Can Maserati survive?
• Will faceted crystals make a come back on watches?
• Watch options at the $5k price.
• A car that is good because it's bad?
• Help my mom buy a convertible
• Why hasn't the aftermarket fixed this?
• No lock-out for 2nd gear, why?
• Best/worst volume controls
• Life after Miata: what to buy?

Recorded November 2, 2026

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Truewerk

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At the second annual Willow Springs Reimagined we sit down with Marino Franchitti (pro driver and Singer's head development driver) to talk about what makes for a good (and bad) test driver, and racing the oddly-shaped Delta Wing (look it up).

Then, the Duke of Richmond Charles Gordon-Lennox. He literally created two of the best events in the world of cars: Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. The Duke is joining the forces of Willow Springs to bring the Goodwood magic to the USA. We cover a lot of ground, from the surprising story of how the original GW came to be, the plans for Willow and a larger vintage series in America.

All that and more.

Recorded October 17, 2026

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https://www.grrcamerica.com 

https://www.willowspringsreimagined.com/

Show Notes

DeleteMe

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Fitbod

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AG1

Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. 

Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos that got the attention of people and brands alike.

He's also a car enthusiast. His bona fides include: racing in spec Miata for several seasons (where he did quite well); modifying exotics; owning a tiny JDM legend; and buying his dream car.

Recorded October 19, 2026

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https://www.pepperbox.tv/ 

Show Notes

DeleteMe

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Fitbod

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AG1

Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. 

Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan.

Patreon questions include:

• How crazy are you about car cleanliness?
• Bigger flop: Slate truck or Jaguar Type 01?
• Are we OCD about cars we've driven or owned?
• What will Doug's Ford GT go for?
• How to honeymoon at the Nurburgring
• The TST business decision process
• Will "old money" style come back to cars?
• Setting the perfect driving position: legs or arms first?
• Which cars our animals would drive
• Reality TV we'd be good at
• Is this bad: downsizing from a GR Corolla to a Macan
• Best C6 Corvette mods
• Will Michelin PS4s work in the cold
• And more!

Recorded October 14, 2026

Show Notes

Ridge
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DeleteMe
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Casper
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CHAPTERS: 
00:00 Show starts

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman scheduled an emergency show to talk about Tesla's "flying" Roadster. What is it, what was that, will anyone ever own it (or use it)? All that and more. Plus, Porsche launches their upcoming supercar - the Mission S - the same day.

Recorded October 16, 2026

Show Notes

Ridge

One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://ridge.com/tire for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE.
 

Mudflap

Who is your fuel savings card really working for? With Mudflap, that answer's easy. Keep more of every dollar you earn, because Mudflap has your back. Sign up at https://Muddy.com/tire and get $100 in free fuel credit after approval. 
 

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.
 

Casper

Right now, save up to 25% on mattresses and up to 30% on everything else when you go to https://Casper.com

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

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Zack Klapman reports from the Galpin Auto annual car show; Citroen releases a new EV inspired by the famous 2CV; Matt Farah reviews the Hyundai Santa Cruz; which car is the best for a lowrider bouncer; Brabus built a shooting break; and...

Patreon questions include:

Cars we loved a kids but hate today
Are we pricing cars wrong?
Buy a car if you hate the color?
Is the Mustang Dark Horse SC a "good Mustang"?
Should horsepower be harder to buy?
Tesla autopilot in a Lyft?
New GT3RS worth the money over 2016s?
Why sedans don't have rear wipers
Calculating $/mile ownership
3 car garage: alphanumeric cars only
Are tech bros disrupting the car industry?
And more! 
Recorded October 12, 2026

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Align Shoes

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Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

AG1

Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. 

Factor

Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. 

Fitbod'

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We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more!

Patreon questions include:

• Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack?
• Touch-up vs repaint
• Is 'canyon vs track' a thing?
• Rivian disables a feature we love
• How to drive a RHD car
• Which Clarkson car would we buy
• Phantom Drophead vs Ghost vs Wraith
• Is a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble?
• Lotus Exige or manual-swapped SLK55 AMG?
• The BEST mod-per-dollar
• Sport trucks return!
• Small commuter: Honda Fit vs classic Wagovan
• Nice watch or coilovers?

Recorded October 9, 2026

Avants https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!

Align Shoes

Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com.    Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.

Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

AG1

Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. 

Factor

Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. 

Fitbod'

Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/TIRE

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Show start 
02:30 Do aftermarket wheels help the Cybertruck?
07:30 Wagoneer ratio
17:00 Tesla's new patent
24:00 Toyota Prius review
39:00 Toyota vs Toyota
45:00 Jaguar Type 01 thoughts
57:00 Do people USE frunks?
58:00 Patreon questions begin

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Hyundai Kona; is a used Bentley a good tow vehicle; McLaren is offering a crazy deal on its hybrids; the Taycan is FINALLY back from its extensive repairs.

Patreon questions include:

• Which car brands should come back?
• How to handle a friend that drives like an a******
• Is 5-60MPH better than 0-60MPH?
• Car brands and "special oil": brand deal or real science?
• Vin Anatra's dealer problem
• GM's new GIANT DIESEL ENGINE
• Favorite weird car quirk
• Mid-market watches going away?
• Spice blends your kitchen needs
• And more!

Recorded October 6, 2026

Avants https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!

Align Shoes

Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com.    Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

Ethos 

Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire

Truewerk

Go to https://truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more.

Patreon questions include:

• Frunk vs Trunk
• Worst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents?
• A route for European delivery
• Is "modding out of class" more popular now?
• Will we review a new FSD Tesla?
• Worst behavior at a cars and coffee
• Why do we get bored of our dream cars?
• "Fighter jet" cars at $50k, $75k and $100k

Recorded October 5, 2026

Align Shoes

Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com.    Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Quince

Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

Ethos 

Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire

Truewerk

Go to https://truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

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Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off.

Topics today include how his hypercar testing has gotten repetitive; what he looks for in a car; his greatest drift ever; adventures in the USA; why Matt is wrong about Caterhams; that 996 project; and the scary difference between a fast writer like Jethro and the true driving professionals.

Patreon questions include:

• What makes a door handle good or bad?
• First time 'Ring rental: manual or automatic?
• The best driving route in Europe is...
• Why are E39 M5s so expensive (or are they?)
• How to prep your vehicle for the rainy season
• Carplay in old cars: yay or nay?
• The anxiety of owning a fragile car
• Did Jethro's name help his career
• RHD vs LHD
• And more!

Recorded September 25, 2026

https://www.instagram.com/jethrobovingdon

https://www.roadandtrack.com/author/284772/jethro-bovingdon/

Show Notes:

Avants
https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!

Fitbod'

Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE.

Hims

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DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Truewerk

Go to https//:truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.

Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

#cars #comedy #podcast

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Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!

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