Drive Thru News #50 - Stories that have come back to Haunt us!

Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing.  Lyn St. James’ illustrious career has distinguished her as one of the most successful female racecar drivers in history. She would take home titles in races like the 12 hours of Sebring, 24 hours of Rolex and 24 hours of the Nurburgring. And during that time she would attempt the 24H of LeMans twice and a pivotal time in its history. Later, in 1992, the mold wasn't just broken… It was shattered, and at the age of 45, proving that neither gender nor age matter in Motorsports - she entered the Indianapolis 500, earning the title rookie of the year. And she’s here with us tonight, to share her Le Mans journey with you!  ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Introduction to the Legend of Le Mans 00:43 Meet Lyn St. James: A Racing Pioneer 01:56 Lyn's Journey to Le Mans 02:31 Securing Sponsorship and Support 04:19 First Impressions and Challenges at Le Mans 08:16 Cultural and Personal Experiences 10:10 The Changing Landscape of Le Mans 14:21 Racing Dynamics and Team Interactions 17:04 The 1989 Le Mans Experience 18:56 The Return in 1991: New Challenges 21:57 Driver Dilemma and Team Chaos 22:41 Desiree's Determination and Crashes 24:26 Lessons from 1991 25:42 Mazda's Revolutionary 787B 27:25 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Racers 31:07 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) 35:42 Future of Ford at Le Mans 38:31 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.

We always have a blast chatting with our guests about all sorts of different topics, but sometimes we go off the rails and dig deeper into their automotive and motorsports pasts. As a bonus, let's go behind the scenes with this pit stop mini sode for some extra content that didn't quite fit in the main episode. On this What Should I Buy? B-side from our Teens & First Time Drivers episode, Don and the team unpack and explore more about driving Big Cars and handling Highway Bullies. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:26 High School Car Stories 00:43 Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion 01:43 Car Preferences and Experiences 05:07 Low Riders and Custom Paint Jobs 08:25 Teaching New Drivers 12:28 Teaching Safe Driving Habits 13:04 Avoiding Highways: A Personal Story 14:33 Driving Skills in Different Countries 17:19 The Impact of COVID on Driving Behavior 17:43 Family Car Enthusiasm 21:10 Choosing the Right Car for $10,000 25:09 Podcast Outro and Announcements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ Sit back, enjoy, and remember to like, subscribe, and support Brake/Fix on Patreon for early access to this content.

Dear Abby: “my daughter Stacy is looking for her first car and has her heart set on a VW bug. Any suggestions?” It’s not uncommon for us to receive an email or text like this one from friends or co-workers. As fathers of future petrol-heads, we couldn’t resist getting the band back together for yet another What Should I Buy debate.  Mind you, these messages are sometimes never more detailed than what you heard, but it’s enough to start the conversation. - And like all What Should I Buy (WSIB) episodes… we have some shopping criteria, so the next logical questions are obviously: how old?, how many miles? and what’s your budget? Tonight we’re bringing together some of the “OG” What Should I Buy crew: Mountain Man Dan, (and) Rob Luhrs, and Mike “Story Time” Crutchfield for this episode, but it wouldn’t be a What Should I Buy? without our panelists William “Big Money” Ross, Mark “The Data Cruncher” Shank, and Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine.  And in this episode our panel of extraordinary petrol-heads are challenged to find our “first time driver” something that will make their friends go “YOU DROVE THAT AT 16?”  ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction to the Debate 00:00:55 Meet the Panelists 00:02:34 Don's Dilemma: Choosing a Car for His Daughter 00:09:02 First Car Stories: Panelists Share Their Experiences 00:23:09 Manual vs. Automatic: The Great Debate 00:30:12 The Social Impact of Your First Car 00:31:14 Generational Differences in Car Enthusiasm 00:33:42 Safety Features for Teen Drivers 00:37:26 Choosing the Right Car for College 00:39:26 Affordable Car Options Under $10K 00:44:05 The Debate on Older vs. Newer Cars 00:46:22 Practical Considerations for Teen Cars 01:03:27 The Cost of German Car Enthusiasm 01:05:20 Affordable Hybrids for Eco-Conscious Drivers 01:07:04 The Indestructible Nissan Altima 01:11:04 The Versatile Honda Element 01:24:22 Selfish Dad Lightning Round: Dream Cars for $10K 01:32:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market. This week William crosses over with Crew Chief Eric from Break/Fix Podcast to talk about the Netflix Series, Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Sixth Season, and the conclusion of their journey into high-end exotics and the Ferrari saga. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays 00:37 Reviewing Car Masters on Netflix 02:04 The Mystery of the Bargain Ferraris 06:12 The Gotham Garage Dilemma 15:52 The McLaren Controversy 21:16 Nostalgia Cars and DeLorean Drama 27:03 Unexpected Dealings and Frustrations 27:37 The Humvee and Jaguar Trade Fiasco 28:16 Ferrari and Semi Truck Trade 28:54 Ferrari 308 GTS Market Analysis 30:19 Shop Reactions and Internal Tensions 33:04 Modding the Ferrari 308: Hits and Misses 47:49 The Future of Car Masters 53:09 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Superstitions, both good and evil, common and rare, affect all classes of people and their place in life and have been passed along generation after generation. Auto racing, from its very beginning, is not immune from superstitions - many of which can be described as bizarre and are present in today’s auto racing world. Al Isselhard is a retired mechanical designer of test equipment for Eastman Kodak Co. and has enjoyed the automobile world in several capacities. He is a big super-modified race fan, collector of tired British sports cars, serious but non-professional race photographer, past crew member on a SCCA race team, race memorabilia and petrolania collector, retired road rallyist and a supporter of the IMRRC. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Introduction to Auto Racing Superstitions 01:59 Origins of Green Car Superstitions 06:09 The Number 13 and Other Unlucky Numbers 08:13 Peanut Shells and Racing Mishaps 10:31 Superstitions Around Photographs and Shaving 12:39 Drivers' Personal Superstitions and Rituals 15:23 Superstitions of Southern Drivers 15:35 Famous Drivers and Their Rituals 16:33 Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Lucky Penny 17:19 Ted Horn's Superstitions and Legacy 18:53 The Clairvoyant's Prediction for François Sivert 21:03 Audience Q&A on Racing Superstitions 24:48 Sponsorship and Closing Remarks ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

This is Episode #50 of the Drive Thru! Break/Fix podcast's monthly news episode containing automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. In our 50th episode, we're haunted by stories from earlier Drive Thru's answering the question "where are they now?" Join us next month for our 2024 Holiday Shopping Special!  Showcase: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL   ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Ready... Set... Go! 00:00:32 50th Episode / Halloween Special Costume Reveal!  00:03:49 Stellantis Restructuring and Industry Changes 00:12:11 California Speed Limit Law 00:19:00 Nissan's New Driving Assist Feature 00:24:23 DC's Traffic Enforcement Issues 00:31:44 Hoonigan's Bankruptcy and Industry Impact 00:35:18 The Evolution of Sim Racing Gear 00:37:34 Formula One Drama: Verstappen and Ricciardo 00:39:31 Toyota's Return to Formula One 00:43:51 Tesla's Delays and Controversies 00:46:22 Whistlin Diesel's Cybertruck Test 01:02:04 Porsche's New Engine Innovation 01:03:28 Honda's New Prelude: A Controversial Comeback 01:04:57 Toyota's GR Corolla in TC America Series 01:09:07 Rivian's Halloween Software Update 01:10:43 Emily in Paris: Renault's Retro Revival 01:13:49 CNC Motorsport's Sierra RS500: A Tribute to the 80s 01:15:53 Tesla's Insurance Dilemma 01:18:40 Fisker's Abandoned Headquarters 01:20:11 Hollywood Stars in Racing 01:27:45 IndyCar's New Street Course 01:34:06 Celebrating 400 Episodes of BreakFix + Bonus Outro!   While covering the latest in WRC, WEC and Formula 1 news. Community News brought to us by CollectorCarGuide.net, including the HPDEjunkie.com Track Side Report. With hysterical Florida Man stories and much, much more!  ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market. This week William discusses the growing trend for 6-speed manuals returning as an available option on  high-end sports, exotic, and hyper-cars. Learn why your next Ferrari should be a Factory Manual. Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ 00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays 00:57 Exploring the Manual Transmission Debate 01:50 Market Trends and Modifications 04:34 Koenigsegg's Innovative Gearbox 06:13 Pagani's Utopia and Manual Gearbox Popularity 07:44 Ferrari's Potential Manual Gearbox 11:07 Market Analysis and Sales Trends 11:49 Case Study: Ferrari F430 Sales 15:09 Exploring Scuderia Conversions and Prices 15:42 Ryan's Car and Inventory Insights 17:11 Ferrari Market Trends and Pricing 17:45 Comparing Ferrari 360 and 430 18:25 The Case for Factory Manual Ferraris 20:09 Engineering Challenges and Emission Standards 22:34 The Vision for a Basic, Analog Ferrari 25:30 Engaging the Community and Final Thoughts 26:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Information

For this particular Retro Test Drive, I found myself in the great state of Texas on business with some extra time to visit with friends. With a lot of hand-wringing on the part of Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine, he relented and was willing to let me spend a few hours with his prized, all-original 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#3900. Don reminded me often that I was “one of the few folks that has driven this car in its entire 42 years of being on the road. Be careful with it.” I got this. This episode has been brought to you in-part by Garage Style Magazine and the DeLorean Legacy Project. Articles from the TL:DR mini-series can be found on gtmotorsports.org; and if you'd like early access to these minisodes, be sure to check out our Patreon. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ 00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports 00:32 The Unique Culture of Car Naming 01:10 Retro Test Drive: The DeLorean DMC 12 01:49 Understanding Hero Cars 03:14 Driving Experience and Observations 04:07 Exploring the DeLorean's Design 06:42 Behind the Wheel: First Impressions 07:33 Engine and Driving Dynamics 08:24 Interior Comfort and Ergonomics 08:44 Ergonomics and Driving Challenges 09:48 Exploring Blair Witch Road 10:19 Handling and Performance Insights 11:45 Comparing the DMC 12 to Other Cars 12:43 Is the DMC 12 a Sports Car? 13:54 The Legacy of the DeLorean DMC 12 15:11 Final Thoughts and Appreciation 16:54 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

The following episode focuses on the amazing history of the Camoradi #4 Corvette that finished 10th in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. The panel consisted of Richard Prince, author and official photographer for the GM Corvette Race Team; Dominic Testa, owner of the car; Chuck Schroedel, who was a member of the Camoradi team at Le Mans in 1960; and a special guest appearance by Laura Klauser, the GM Sports Car Racing Program Manager. Each member of the panel gave their insight into the history of the car, while Chuck’s commentary from actually “being there” in ’60 was especially memorable. Ms. Klauser ended the presentation by taking us from Corvette racing in 1960 to the 2024 Corvette Racing programs competing not only in the United States, but in race series around the world. This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ 00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:00:16 Panel Introduction and Event Overview 00:01:35 The Camoradi Corvette's Journey Begins 00:03:15 Lucky Kastner's Racing Ambitions 00:06:52 The Camoradi Corvette's Racing Adventures 00:14:29 The Search for the Lost Corvette 00:17:43 Loren Lundberg's Determined Quest 00:25:11 Dominic Testa's Connection to the Corvette 00:34:57 Chuck Schroedel's Le Mans Experience 00:40:50 Driving the Corvette at Le Mans 00:41:48 Reconnecting with the Past 00:43:09 Corvette Shows and Reunions 00:44:10 Racing Adventures and Career Highlights 00:48:06 The Corvette Racing Program 00:50:35 Q&A Session with Chuck and Laura 01:16:41 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements  

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market. This week William discusses the launch of the new Ferrari F80. There are 35 color options, nine carbon fiber choices, two wheel designs, but can you afford any of them? Tune in to learn more.  Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/ Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ 00:00 Welcome to Ferrari Fridays 00:25 Introduction and Apologies 01:16 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements 01:38 Discussing the Ferrari F80 02:32 First Impressions of the F80 03:15 Design Influences and Features 05:30 Active Aerodynamics and Comparisons 10:58 Mechanical Details of the F80 12:39 Exclusive Ownership and Community 14:51 Discussing the F80's Powertrain 15:43 Ferrari's Impressive Warranty 16:31 Electric Motors and Torque Vectoring 17:11 No Full EV Mode: A Bold Choice 17:49 A Funny Lamborghini Story 18:36 Exploring the F80's Cockpit 19:57 Diving into the F80 Configurator 23:42 Final Thoughts on the F80 25:24 Outro and Additional Content