The Strange Motion Way

Tim and Carrie interview Damon Lee, the current editor of the Goodguys Gazette


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In this episode of the Strange Motion Way podcast, Tim and Carrie interview Damon Lee, the current editor of the Good Guys Gazette. Damon shares his journey into the automotive world, which started with his dad freelancing for car magazines. He grew up surrounded by car magazines and car shows, which sparked his passion for cars. Damon got his first car at 15, a 1963 Dodge Custom 880, which he still owns. He went on to study journalism in college and eventually landed a job at Super Chevy Magazine. He later moved to Classic Trucks Magazine. Damon shares his experiences working at Classic Trucks, Rod and Custom, and Custom Rodder magazines. He talks about his love for cars, including his El Camino and 51 Plymouth wagon. Damon also discusses the challenges and changes in the publishing industry, including the closure of several magazines. He then transitions to his role at Speedway Motors, where he worked in marketing and event management. Finally, Damon talks about his current position as the editor of Goodguys Gazette magazine. The conversation in this part revolves around the enjoyment of car magazines and the importance of written content. They discuss the appeal of news bits and captions in magazines, as well as the effort put into creating a well-rounded publication. They also touch on the significance of receiving compliments from industry peers and the responsibility of being a part of the older generation in the car community. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the different Good Guys events and the unique experiences they offer. In this final part of the conversation, Damon and Tim discuss the different worlds of street machine and autocross, the importance of understanding event rules and logistics, and the challenges of communication and information overload. They also share their favorite car events and dream vacation destinations. Damon expresses his interest in visiting Norway, while Tim and Carrie mention Australia and Ireland as their desired non-car-related vacation spots.

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