Very Vehicular

That’s right kids…this is happening and we couldn’t be more excited!  We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Vaughn Gittin Jr.  in the garage for this episode.  He stopped by to chat about his 2026 season in FD as both team boss and driver, and how he balances those roles.  He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how Vaughn’s time as a Hoonigan driver really stood out.  Vaughn talks about the excitement he has to pursue off-road racing and the exciting direction it’s taken his career.  He and Scotto also reminisce about the origins of the Hoonicorn that was built by RTR..  Vaughn shares the latest on what’s happening over at RTR and all the exciting projects they’re involved in with Ford.  The guys even spend a little time talking about mental preparedness in high pressure situations and how the right  mindset can lead to optimal performance.  It’s a great conversation.  We hope you enjoy it!https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr/https://www.instagram.com/rtrvehicles/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:GTechniqFCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

That’s right kids…this is happening!  We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Ryan Tuerck in the garage for this episode.  He stopped by to chat about his final season in FD and what that’s meant to him as he looks forward.  He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how the passion of the early drivers was so integral in growing the sport into what it’s become today.  They talk about the early years at Hoonigan and how so much of the content Tuerck was creating in those days really helped him to stand out as a great driver and drifter..  Ryan talks about the excitement he has to pursue rally racing and to do more hill climb events.  He also shares the latest on what’s happening with 411 Works and the cool things happening at the shop.  There’s even some old school BMX talk and how both guys grew up riding bikes in their hometowns.  It’s a great conversation.  We hope you enjoy it!https://www.instagram.com/ryantuerck/https://www.instagram.com/411.works/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:GTechniqFCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

That’s right kids…it’s finally happening!  Lia and Lucy Block are in the garage for this week’s episode!  They’re stopping by to talk about the highs and lows of Lia’s amazing 2026 ARA season and what the season taught them as a family and a race team!.  Lia shares about her time in the F1 Academy, how important it was to have that experience and the impact it had on her as a driver.  She also shares her goals and what she hopes to accomplish in the world of rally and the WRC.  They talk about what’s in store for Block House Racing in 2027 and the exciting plans they have for the team.  There’s even some talk about the experience of putting a then 14-year old Lia behind the wheel of the 1,400hp Hoonicorn for her season as driver for the “Hoonicorn vs the World” series of videos.  And Scotto gets the latest on Lia’s Audi and the current state of that car.  It’s a great conversation.  We hope you enjoy it!https://www.instagram.com/liakblock/https://www.instagram.com/mrslucyjonesblock/https://www.instagram.com/blockhouseracing/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:GTechniq FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

That’s right kids… the legend Jeff Zwart is in the garage!  Jeff is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, race car driver, Pikes Peak Hillclimb veteran and all around rad dude!  Jeff has shot major commercial spots for many of the automakers and produced ads that aired during Superbowls.  Scotto and Jeff do a deep dive on driving at Pikes Peak and what it takes to conquer the mountain.  They discuss the rise in popularity that Pikes is currently experiencing and how the iconic event can continue to grow.  They talk about the state of modern car culture and Jeff shares his thoughts on what inspires him at this stage in his storied career.  Jeff talks about his involvement with Luftgekult as creative director, how Luft has reestablished what car shows should be, his passion for air cooled Porsches (he likes water cooled too), and how being involved with Luft led to the launch of the Air/Water events as well.  He even shares some wisdom and insight that he’s learned from his time as a creative in the automotive space.  It’s a great conversation.  We hope you enjoy it!https://www.instagram.com/zwart/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:GTechniqFCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

F#&k it, we're going live!  In this week's episode Scotto shares his thoughts on the state of car culture (and other things) and shares a BIG announcement!  We'll see ya on the stream!  Enjoy the show!https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsGtechniqProducer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

We’ve got the one and only Ron Zaras in the garage!  Ron has an extensive background in rally racing in many forms.  He’s a driver, has worked on rally race teams, is a huge ambassador of the sport and most importantly, he’s a fan himself.  Scotto and Ron do a deep dive into all things rally racing.  From the early days to how rally racing developed into an international motorsport, to the current state of rally in the US and where it may be headed in the future.  They share some great stories of how they met and bonded over their love of rally racing and spent many years working on rally teams together.  They talk about the tremendous influence Ken Block had on the growing popularity of rally racing over the years, how that was a major inspiration for the Gymkhana films and how that led to the development of the iconic Hoonicorn.  They discuss their favorite drivers from their favorite eras.  They also discuss what is holding rally back in its overall popularity in the US and how showcasing it at the X Games and various Rallycross events was a great start and how Ron’s new rally-focused brand Antilag is playing a part to promote the sport and culture.   It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/roncar/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Additional Media Assets: https://www.instagram.com/roncar/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

We’re happy to welcome Jonny Lieberman to the garage for this special episode!  Jonny and Scotto go way back to their early journalism days and talk about how the birth of the automotive blog helped shape the way the auto industry is covered today.  Jonny is a highly acclaimed writer and has worked for many notable publications including Autoblog, Jalopnik and Motor Trend.  He has a truly unique perspective on the current state of automotive media and shares some great stories from his career in the industry.  Scotto and Jonny also do a deep dive into the state of EV’s in the US, why the market seems to be cooling a bit and what the future may have in store for electric vehicles and their place in car culture.  They also discuss how Cadillac is quietly making some great cars that don’t seem to get quite the attention they deserve.  They discuss everything from their fondness for overlanding to their takes on performance EV’s and who’s doing them the best.  Maybe Porsche..?  It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/jonnylieberman/https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]

This week we’re happy to welcome Alex Choi, making what he tells us is his ‘real’ podcast début whilst also being the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show. Despite being a hugely well-known streamer and content creator (you may have come across some of his more notorious escapades online), he’s rarely given interviews, until now. Alex tells Scotto about his journey into being a ‘stringer’ and the world of automotive social media that he’s inhabited for a decade, and they get into the challenges along the way: from his complicated youth right up to the present, reconciling all the things he’s seen and believe us – it’s a lot! As for regrets? Well, he’s certainly got a few! Here he is to tell us everything. Enjoy!CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains macabre themes and graphic detail of the aftermath of road traffic accidents and other incidents that Alex has witnessed in the course of his work. Discretion is [email protected]@BrianScotto@321ActionActionPartners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterartsEditor: Nick Selgrath @not-built-for-thisMusic: SlikSound Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]:00 - Intro and Content Warning01:29 - Why Alex Avoids Podcasts05:09 - Owning the Controversy06:36 - That Tesla Jump & Fallout09:09 - Flock Cameras & Hoonigan Plates14:26 - Police Chases & CHP18:34 - Burnout on Cars as Work22:30 - Car Collection and Secret Love for Minivans?26:13 - Sponsor: FCP Euro27:40 - Police Scanners - How it Actually Works30:03 - DUI Crashes and Gaps in the System38:31 - Night Shift Reality39:17 - Why Chases Fascinate Us41:57 - Cybertruck Chase Shutdown43:44 - Going Viral on Snapchat45:16 - GT3 Chase Car & Ballistic Doors?50:00 - Knife Attack Close Call52:07 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions53:59 - Takeovers and Police Relations57:40 - Brotherhood Raceway Story01:01:41 - Takeover Culture Reality Check01:02:00 - Guns, Drugs and Nitrous01:13:47 - Takeovers : Stolen Cars?01:15:37 - Ford GT at a Takeover01:16:10 - What is a Stringer?01:17:15 - Streaming Culture - The Rush01:19:12 - Burnout And Mental Health01:19:50 - Where it All Started01:21:49 - Desensitized To Death01:28:15 - Is This Journalism?01:35:53 - Alex’s Way into Car Culture01:39:07 - Money And Early Fame01:43:14 - Controversy as an Identity01:46:48 - Tesla Jump Backlash01:52:43 - Graphic Content Boundaries - What is Too Far?01:56:06 - Disassociation: How Cops & EMTs Cope01:59:19 - How to Build a Stringer Car02:04:11 - Addicted To Pursuits02:06:19 - TV Vs Streaming Shift02:07:29 - Hobbies Hyperfixation02:15:47 - Childhood Brain Tumour02:24:19 - Car Culture Crackdowns02:25:56 - Cops Who Love Cars02:28:21 - Pulled Over Stories & Anti Cop Backlash02:34:27 - Joining Forces.. With CHP?02:36:12 - Would You Ever Have Been A Cop?02:44:37 - Why the Hoonigan Crew All Toed the Line02:55:57 - Permits and Safety02:59:30 - Another Gymkhana Project?03:03:12 - Producer Nick Patreon Interview03:06:19 - Ferris…?

“Don’t get it right; just get it running!” - words we could all stand to live by! This week we welcome David Freiburger, colossus of the automotive world who alongside Scotto, forms a mildly senior (sorry.. ‘Authoritative’ ! ) coalition of men yelling at clouds. Though you may know him best from his adventures with Roadkill alongside Mike Finnegan, David’s roots in the car world go back to magazines, with storied career chapters spent at the wheel of multiple titles. Making the jump to video, he put in time at MotorTrend and now, his own YouTube channel. In this hugely wide-ranging conversation, the gents litigate everything from the glory days of heavy metal (Dokken anyone?), to Drag Week and countless records and tales from the drag-strip, even including hearing damage. Crucially though, could David be the guest that finally causes the blind to see and the lame to walk? By which of course I mean poor Scotto, and his unfinished projects – dear Lord, we need a miracle! As ever, enjoy.@DavidFreiburger@BrianScotto@321ActionActionPartners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterartsEditor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.jMusic: SlikSound Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]:00 - Welcome & Introduction04:29 - Don’t Get It Right; Just Get It Running08:11 - How Roadkill Happened17:40 - Small Town Road Therapy22:24 - Print to Video Identity Shift26:55 - Sponsor: FCP Euro28:31 - Do You Miss Magazines?38:12 - Hot Rod Legacy and Adventures at the Strip43:42 - Autonomy In Publishing44:13 - Tinnitus Ends NHRA Gig49:02 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions50:54 - Great Road Trip Bands53:55 - The Forbidden Guns n’ Roses Artwork58:28 - BMX Nostalgia59:28 - How Drag Week Came to Be01:04:13 - NHRA Today And IHRA01:10:18 - Chasing 350 MPH01:13:51 - Finding Fame on YouTube01:16:14 - Bonneville 200 MPH Club01:21:33 - Land Speed Risks01:22:55 - Future Of Bonneville01:25:35 - Crackdowns And Tire Laws01:29:48 - EV Reality Check01:33:32 - Conspiracy Theories: Ethanol And Burning Junkyards?01:41:06 - Buying A Newer Truck & Why Old Cars Win01:45:04 - Worst Modern Car Tech01:49:21 - Project Car Overload01:56:30 - Solo YouTube Workflow01:57:56 - Personalities Beat Brands02:02:05 - Beating The Algorithm02:05:00 - Building A Model A02:06:43 - Hot Rod Rabbit Holes02:09:00 - Howard Hughes and WWII Submarine Hunting?02:13:24 - Facebook Comment Firestorm02:26:01 - Movie Cars And Licensing02:30:48 - Car Hoarding And Game Clock02:34:17 - Rotating Fleet Philosophy

Back by popular demand, it’s Topic Roulette! Very Vehicular is proud to present returning guests and friends of the pod: Mr Zachary and Vin Anatra to do conversational battle (aka banter and bullsh*t) with Scotto. We know you love ‘em, you’ve asked and we’ve delivered – all the hottest takes in a 94 degree garage with no AC (scandalous working conditions I may add!). Grab a cold one and pull up a chair - Vinnie’s got his ball-peen hammer out and he’s taking requests. Really, don’t ask. Enjoy!@Vin_tra@Mister_Zachary@BrianScotto@321ActionActionPartners:FCP EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsProducer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterartsEditor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.jMusic: SlikSound Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647https://bio.site/[email protected]:00 - Welcome & Introduction08:00 - Is The New Fast Truck The New Fast Car?15:03 - LA to NY Road Trip - What Car?20:33 - Bigger Sin, Rep Wheels Ebay Turbos Or Temu Suspension25:47 - Next Cars to Pop32:47 - Horsepower Talk And Dream Cars33:50 - Sponsor: FCP Euro35:20 - Best Summer Whip?38:03 - Bring A Trailer Market Manipulation43:31 - Canyons Drivers vs Takeovers - Which is Worse48:47 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions50:39 - New Grand Tour – Will It Work?55:08 - Favourite Unexpected Mod01:00:04 - Dodge Copperhead Rumors01:05:42 - Cars Narc-ing On Drivers01:09:39 - Traffic Laws vs Reality01:12:25 - Scotto’s Projects – Reality Check01:24:30 - Flockkhana Exit Scam01:25:54 - Cocaine Cowboys Boat Hunt01:29:37 - Worst MPG Challenge Idea