BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

In this special 24th episode of the Gran Touring Motorsports Podcast 'The Drive Thru News', we celebrate the second anniversary of Break/Fix podcast and the eighth anniversary of Gran Touring Motorsports. Hosted by members of GTM, this episode deviates from standard industry news to feature a trivia game highlighting various moments from past seasons, showcasing notable guests and events. The epis...

In this episode of Break/ Fix, the hosts offer a virtual tour of the Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois. Established in 1960 by the Grams family, the museum spans 45 exhibits, housing over 15,000 historical items and more than 400 classic and collector cars. Marketing Director Jim Wojdyla joins to discuss the museum's history, highlighting its variety of exhibits including Hollywood movie cars, boats,...

This episode of Break/Fix features an in-depth conversation with Scott Hartman, the founder of Track Shaker. Scott discusses his journey from a car enthusiast to an expert in grassroots motorsports, detailing his experiences with various cars and track events. He also talks extensively about Track Shaker, a resource aimed at helping beginners enter the world of motorsports by offering comprehensiv...

This Break/ Fix episode features an interview with Jim Jordan, the SRO Motorsports GT America Touring Car Series Director. Jim shares his extensive journey in motorsports, from attending his first race at Trenton Speedway to racing Ford Pintos and ultimately working with major automotive brands like Mazda. The episode covers his involvement in grassroots racing, technical training with Mazda, the...

This episode of Break/Fix features Rick Barnett, chairman of the Concours at Pasadera. The Concours is an annual event showcasing modern, classic, and vintage automobiles, focusing on the history and artistry of car design, including this year's spotlight on Ferrari's 75th anniversary. The event supports local charities like the CASA of Monterey County, the Bridge Addiction Recovery Program, and t...

The episode explores the fascinating journey of Don Weberg, founder, editor, and publisher of Garage Style Magazine. From his beginnings as a freelance writer to establishing a niche publication dedicated to the 'garage lifestyle', Don discusses the motivations behind the magazine and its focus on showcasing unique garages and automotive collectibles. He highlights the magazine's transition to dig...

In this episode of the Gran Touring Motorsports podcast 'The Drive Thru News' the hosts discuss various motorsport events and news. They kick off with updates about the 90th running of Le Mans, noting significant changes and interesting metrics from the race, such as dry weather and fewer slow zones compared to previous years. They also highlight the performance of teams like Toyota, which dominat...

In this episode of Break/Fix, the panel discusses the allure and features of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, often celebrated as a top choice for car enthusiasts. The episode features conversations with special guests Dave Peters from hpdejunkie.com, Jim Tramontano from No Money Motorsport, and Bill Snow from the Late to Grid podcast. They share their personal experiences, covering topics from the affordabi...

This Break/Fix episode features a detailed discussion with James Nazarian from Honda Performance Development (HPD) about the new Honda Civic SI designed for the Touring Car America (TCA) series under SRO Motorsports. The episode explores various aspects of the car, including its similarities to the stock Civic SI, the modifications made for racing, and its performance improvements. It highlights t...

There have been several times as I look back over my childhood that I recall vivid experiences in the garage that were actually critical learning moments. If you’d asked me 10 years ago, I probably would have said “My father wasn’t the most learned man, never finished college, smart guy … he did spend 30 years as a mainframe programmer – but he wasn’t into what he would have considered ‘the softer...

This episode of Break/Fix features an in-depth conversation with Dean Case, the Public Relations Manager for SRO Motorsports America. The show opens with a history of Case's automotive career, including his work on the original Mazda Miata and other notable Mazda projects. Case discusses his transition from engineering at Mazda to public relations at Nissan, where he managed product launches such...

In this Pit Stop mini-sode we have a lively discussion with guests Mary and Marianne, where they delved into their personal automotive experiences and preferences. The guests discussed their favorite cars, including a strong preference for Bugattis and electric vehicles like the BMW i8. They also touched on the automotive and motorsport collections they've visited, such as the Simeone Foundation a...

The Break/Fix podcast episode features Maureen McVail, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of MORacing, who shares her 22-year journey in motorsports and her mission to empower women in the field. Maureen recounts her personal experiences as a 'petrolhead,' including purchasing a 1984 Porsche Carrera instead of a minivan and getting hooked on high-performance driving. She emphasizes the importanc...

This episode of the Gran Touring Motorsports podcast 'Break/Fix' features the monthly news segment 'Drive-Thru,' where the hosts discuss various automotive and motorsport news. They begin with a light-hearted poem about the seasons changing and delve into an in-depth review of the Nissan 400Z, including its design, colors, and performance insights. The conversation then transitions to Formula 1 ne...

This Break/Fix episode features Annika Carter, a performance driver with a remarkable journey in motorsports. Annika shares how she entered the car world despite not coming from a car-centric family and progressed rapidly through high-performance driving education (HPDE) and competition school with NASA. She details her experience transitioning from a V6 Mustang to racing in Spec Miata, discussing...

In this episode of Ferrari Fridays, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace delves into the history and legacy of the Ferrari F40. He discusses the car's origin, including its creation for Group B rallying, and how it evolved into a road car to celebrate Ferrari's 40th anniversary. Ross covers technical aspects such as its carbon Kevlar body, powerful engine, and light weight. He also discuss...

In this episode of Break/Fix, we interview Lee Raskin, the leading expert on James Dean, to delve into the lesser-known motorsports accomplishments of the young actor. Lee shares his early passion for racing and his journey to becoming an authority on James Dean. The conversation travels through James Dean's introduction to car racing, his acquisition of a Porsche 550 Spyder, and the tragic accide...

This episode features "Barbie the Welder," who shares her story of transitioning from an auto mechanic dealing with sexism to becoming a renowned self-taught metal sculptor and welding artist. Barbie describes her journey beginning from a small town outside Watkins Glen, New York. She recounts the pivotal moment that inspired her to take up welding, driven by a scene from the movie Castaway. Despi...

In this episode of Ferrari Fridays, William Ross of the Exotic Car Marketplace dives deep into everything about the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO. William explains the car's history, engineering, and its special place in the Ferrari lineage. He shares his personal connection to the car, details on its design, and why it stands as his all-time favorite. He also touches on the broader world of Ferrari, inc...

This Break/Fix podcast episode features Chuck Bennett, founder and CEO of Zymol, a company renowned for its high-quality car care products. Chuck shares the story of his accidental foray into the car care industry, inspired by his trip to Germany to explore his ancestry. He meticulously developed a natural wax alternative free of animal fats, resulting in the creation of Zymol’s signature car wax....

In this Pit Stop mini-sode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with their guest, Paul Wilamoski, covering various topics in the automotive and motorsport world. They explore opinions on the ugliest and sexiest cars, with mentions of the Pontiac Aztek and the Porsche 356 Speedster. Paul shares insights on his dream three-car garage and discusses his motorsport viewing habits, including a prefe...

In this episode of the Gran Touring Motorsports podcast, 'The Drive Thru News', hosts discuss a variety of automotive and motorsports-related topics with a humorous twist. The episode, titled 'Drive Thru #21,' covers the hosts' banter on a range of subjects including April Fools' pranks, pickup trucks, autonomous vehicles, and the latest in motorsports news such as Formula 1 and IndyCar updates. T...

This episode of Break/Fix podcast features Chris Cobetto, founder of HyperFest, and Matt Rocholl, social media and marketing director for HyperFest. They discuss the inception and evolution of HyperFest, a premier automotive lifestyle event now in its 20th year, initiated as part of the National Autosport Association's (NASA) growth on the East Coast. The discussion covers the event's multi-facete...

This Pit Stop mini-sode captures an in-depth conversation about the intricacies and challenges of classing in motorsports, particularly concerning rule adjustments, car modifications, and fair competition across categories. The discussion highlights experiences from various races and the evolving dynamics of automotive competitions, touching on topics like tire sizes, weight reductions, and except...

This episode of Break/Fix features a detailed exploration of autocross, a motorsport event that often puzzles outsiders. Originating post-World War II as time trials within the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), autocross involves navigating a car through a course marked by orange cones in a large parking lot, emphasizing handling over speed. The hosts discuss the sport's history, key skills such...