Operation: Blackjack

Few know the story of Charlie Wiggins, a driver, mechanic, innovator, and race-car builder. He built the Wiggins Special and became a four-time champion of the Gold & Glory Sweepstakes, achieving greatness in an era when segregation excluded Black competitors from many of America's most prominent racing opportunities.  An interactive exhibit, highlighted by the Wiggins Special car, is currently running at LeMay: America's Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The exhibit is guest curated by automotive design legend Ed Welburn.  Welburn joins "Fuel for the Future" to discuss the exhibition, his career, and how Charlie Wiggins' life and career continues to inspire.  Learn more: https://www.americascarmuseum.org/ForGoldandGlory   Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. 

Oldsmobile Aerotech were high-performance concept cars initially built in the late 1980s. Designed to demonstrate Oldsmobile's new Quad 4 engine, the cars set various speed records. Famously driven by four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A. J. Foyt, with a design team lead by Ed Welburn, an Aertotech can be seen today at LeMay:America's Car Museum in Washington State.    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

A look at classic British motorcycles and the Isle of Man TT race. Recently LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) opened "British Bikes", an all-new exhibition celebrating the heritage, performance, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of British motorcycles. It's a bold new motorcycle-focused experience featuring legendary manufacturers including Triumph, Norton, BSA, Vincent, Royal Enfield, AJS, Brough Superior, and more. https://www.americascarmuseum.org/   Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

For years, the Toyota Prius was treated as a punchline, but beneath the jokes was a genuine revolution. The Prius helped prove that a car could use less gasoline without asking drivers to sacrifice reliability or convenience, and it introduced millions of people to the idea of electrified driving. In this episode of Fuel for the Future, we explore how one hybrid helped prepare the public, and the auto industry, for the electric cars now reshaping the road.   Fuel For The Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

The DeLorean is one of the most famous cars in the world, if not the most famous car, but its story might be more dramatic than any Hollywood movie. Through its ups and downs, the DeLorean has stood the test of time.    Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

We trace the origins of the world's most iconic 4x4, the Jeep, from the U.S. Army's 1940 call for a rugged, go-anywhere reconnaissance vehicle to the legendary Willys MB that helped turn the tide of World War II. We dig into how American Bantam, Willys-Overland, and Ford raced to build the ultimate military workhorse, and how that compact, four-wheel-drive powerhouse earned its name, its reputation, and its place in history. 

The Blackjack was the secret Corvette mule that helped turn decades of mid-engine rumors into a production reality. The fascinating and historically important car is on display at LeMay: America's Car Museum throughout 2026.   Presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

What if the next revolution in transportation isn’t inside your car but beneath it? This episode of Fuel for the Future looks at how roads are being reinvented.    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org

David Senater is leading the charge to build a world-class automotive museum in New York City. His passion for cars, history, and creating lasting experiences is an inspiration, and not just for gear heads.  Visit https://www.newyorkautomuseum.com/ for more information "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust  www.americasautomotivetrust.org

Sean Mathis is a lifelong car enthusiasts and founder of the Miles Through Time Automotive Museum in Georgia. What started as a one car collection has grown into a great organization that helps preserve automotive heritage and history.    "Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org