BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, details a symposium roundtable discussion on women in motorsports, moderated by Dr. Daniel J. Simone. The event, commemorating 50 years after the enactment of Title IX, explores the successes, struggles, and contributions of unheralded women in auto racing. Panelists with diverse backgrounds in the automotive industry, racing history,...

This Break/Fix podcast episode with Lynn Hiner captures her journey from studying art at the Pratt Institute, working in the business world as a trade show manager at PRI, to becoming a professional artist specializing in automotive art. Underlining her story is a deep appreciation for the influence of her family and mentors. Lyn discusses her transition from the racing industry to art, leveraging...

On this episode of the Break/Fix podcast, Cindi Lux, a highly decorated driver with 14 road racing championships and over 90 victories, shares her journey from a non-traditional start in motorsport to becoming one of North America's most respected and versatile drivers. Lux discusses her family background in racing, her own unconventional entry into the sport, and her rise through the ranks despit...

On this episode of Break/Fix, the guest is Christi Schimpke, founder of Crash Jewelry. Christi discusses her journey from art history to metalworking and how she began creating sustainable unisex jewelry from the metal scraps of luxury cars like Aston Martins, Porsches, and Lamborghinis. Through experimentation, she developed a unique process for shaping and preserving the metal's factory paint, t...

Jon Summers  is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. In this episode, Jon discusses the cultural and historical significance of Ferrari. He shares personal reflections, emphas...

In this Pit Stop mini-sode, the hosts interview the McReynolds sisters, who share behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes from their automotive and motorsports experiences. The sisters recount a funny incident involving a minor crash during a group ride, discuss their sibling dynamics growing up, and talk about their current and dream vehicles. They also touch on the environmental impact...

This Break/Fix episode features Lydia Fenet, a renowned auctioneer and author, discussing her career journey and experiences. Lydia shares her unique path into auctioneering, beginning with an internship at Christie's and culminating in her role at Broad Arrow. She highlights the challenges she faced, particularly as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, and how she found her authentic...

This episode features Lauren Goodman, from the REVS Institute and a newly minted petrol head. Lauren shares her journey from receiving a Master's in Fine Arts in Screenwriting to volunteering and eventually working full-time at the REVS Institute in Naples, Florida. She recounts her transition from the film industry in LA to discovering a passion for cars, fueled by a visit to the REVS Institute a...

In this episode, a panel of automotive enthusiasts and experts engages in a lively debate aimed at helping a first-time collector choose the best track car. Using criteria such as price, performance, and the ability to consistently put a smile on the owner's face, the panel discusses various options. The conversation touches on classic track cars like the C5 Corvette, E46 BMW, and Miata, and delve...

In episode 42 of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news series, the hosts thank their sponsors such as HPDEjunkie.com, Hooked on Driving, and AmericanMuscle.com, among others. The episode kicks off with a discussion about various automotive and motorsport updates, including Tesla's Cybertruck controversies, Super Bowl car commercials, and the unveiling of the RS6 GTO concept. They also di...

Presented by Trevor Lister, this episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, discusses the impact of Formula A in New Zealand's motorsports scene during the late 1960s. He offers a detailed account of the introduction and evolution of Formula A racing cars. Initially emerging from the SCCA's allowance of stock block engines, Formula A quickly gained popularity in New Zealand after a...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, presented by Tom Adamich, explores the rich history of motorsports in West Virginia. Adamich, an experienced vehicle historian, outlines the grassroots beginnings of racing in West Virginia from the 1930s, highlighting key events and influential individuals who shaped the sport. It covers the challenges and innovations in early racing...

This episode features a conversation with Steve Post, a seasoned NASCAR journalist and pit road reporter for the Motor Racing Network (MRN) with over two decades in the industry. Steve discusses his work in NASCAR, including his role as the lead pit reporter and his involvement with the program Winged Nation, which focuses on sprint car racing. He reflects on the journey from 2017 to 2023, detaili...

In this episode of Ferrari Fridays on the Motoring Podcast Network, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace dives into the significant news of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season. The discussion covers various aspects including Hamilton's previous successes, the car dynamics in F1, and the challenges Ferrari faces. Ross also touches upon team dynamics, speculates on...

This Logbook episode features Steve Post, a Southern New York native, recounting his journey from idolizing local racers at small tracks like Five Mile Point Speedway and Pen Can Speedway, to becoming an influential figure in NASCAR and sprint car racing. Post shares humorous and heartfelt anecdotes from his childhood, his unexpected career path that took a right turn from accounting to racing, an...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, provides a presentation by Dr. Mark D. Howell, discussing the 2023 partnership between Leidos and NASCAR to develop a next-generation lunar roving vehicle (LTV) for NASA's Artemis program. The collaboration leverages NASCAR's expertise in high-performance vehicles and quick maintenance, reflecting on the cultural and technological his...

Jon Summers  is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Jon shares personal anecdotes, including a humorous story about visa delays affecting his wife’s expenses and thrilling ta...

In this episode of Ferrari Fridays, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace delves into the world of Ferrari, covering road cars, racing, drivers, owners, auctions, private sales, and collector market trends. Broadcasting from his newly set-up home office, Ross focuses on Cavallino 2024 at West Palm Beach, discussing its rich history, the event's setup, and highlighting some of the exceptiona...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, is presented by Mackenzie Kirkey, delves into the efforts to unionize NASCAR drivers in 1961, focusing on Curtis Turner and the involvement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The presentation covers pivotal events including Bill France Sr.'s role in maintaining control over NASCAR, the challenges faced by the Charlotte Mot...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, is a detailed exploration of NASCAR's origins led by Bill France, as delivered by motorsports historian Buz McKim. The presentation highlights France's early life, his love for racing, and his move from Maryland to Daytona Beach. France's challenges during the Great Depression, his initial stock car race experiences, and his eventual...

In this episode of 'Ferrari Marketplace,' host William Ross from Exotic Car Marketplace dives into 'Ferrari Fridays' by offering a detailed review of the Ferrari movie. Ross shares his personal experience of watching the movie on its release day in Cleveland and provides insights into the film's depiction of key events from 1957, including the last Mille Miglia race and the life of Enzo Ferrari. T...

This episode of 'The Drive Thru,' GTM's monthly automotive news recap, is packed with sponsorship mentions, the unveiling of episode number 41, and a variety of automotive updates. Key highlights include a discussion about the anticipated Tesla Cybertruck's extremely limited Foundation Series and the frustrations surrounding its orders and delivery timelines. There's also humor about winter weathe...

In this episode of the Ferrari Marketplace podcast, William Ross and Jon Summers dive deep into the Mille Miglia, covering its storied history from 1953 through 1957. With insights from motoring historian Jonathan Summers and Crew Chief Eric, the discussion explores the evolution of Ferrari and Lancia's involvement, notable drivers, and technological advancements. They recount tales of legendary r...

In this episode of Break/Fix podcast, Crew Chief Eric interviews Julio Saiz, the founder of The Motor Chain, a platform designed to manage, preserve, share, and transfer the history of classic vehicles using the latest technology, including blockchain. Julio shares his background as a computer scientist and car enthusiast, recounting his journey from aspiring fighter pilot to creating The Motor Ch...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Trevor Lister discussing vehicle identification of 1950s Maserati race cars. The presentation focuses on how Maserati determined the identity of its race cars by their engine numbers rather than chassis numbers, which contrasts with the approach used by English and certain American manufacturers. Trevor, alongside Donald Capp...