Overcrest

Kris goes off on an epic rant in an OC Rewind for the ages. Rotaries, Paper Bags, Mustangs Crashing, Space ships, Jeeps, and more...   www.omaze.com/overcrest   There’s been a rule change at Lemans... In other motorsport news.... BMW doubling down on engine grilles, says people love them.  Slow drivers blamed for more deaths than ever before.  Jake, I have potentially more bad news from Jeep. Mean...

Kris interviews Richard Rawlings about his history with cars, the Bullitt Mustang they built for charity, and gets a few buying tips from the man himself. Jake and Kris also talk about potential replacements for Kris' wagon,  Jake goes on a rant about the build quality of Jeeps and reveals a new project.   www.wurthusa.com www.gasmonkeyfoundation.org www.omaze.com/overcrest   Thanks for listening...

Joel Feder guest hosts with Kris and they break down the leading news of the week, including a deep digital enhancement of the new sound from VW's Id3.  Motor Authority has revealed its 2019 car of the year nominees... So does the Taycan REALLY have 200 miles of range!? Peak wheel has been achieved.  So did you see Elon run over a pylon?  Erm... China’s car market just took a dive.  Slide Whistle...

Kevin Caulfield of MPI, a leading Ferrari and Concours restoration shop, joins the podcast to talk about his life in the world of vintage Italian automobiles.  Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Jake and Kris have a discussion on complaining about manufacturers giving us exactly what we want. Also, news, buster conrod, and more... Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast Show notes: New Cannonball record has been set. - Via road and track EV Cars are killing jobs, and upending the industry... - via bloomberg Remember when I said the Cybertruck isnt a truck because it c...

Leaving his trusty VW Bus behind, James Barkman set out on a 17-month 30,000-mile journey on a modest motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina.  This is his story of finding the true merits of exploration and how it gives invaluable perspective on life.

Kris and Jake give their well simmered opinions on the Cybertruck. The guys also discuss other news including BMW, the mach e, a very interesting autonomous car test, the worst getaway car, and much more. Also, Buster Conrad visited Ford to find out as much as he could about the Mach E as well.   www.omaze.com/overcrest   Show Notes/Sources:   A story from Minnesota. I mean Iowa. Do we finally hav...

Professor Tom Fisher joins the podcast to talk about how he thinks the future of transportation will develop. Kris also inquires on the ethics of architecture and how its design and implementation affect the wellbeing of the citizens that live in and around it. Jake and Kris also talk projects, and consider Tom's thoughts.   Tom Fisher is a Professor, Director of the Minnesota Design Center, Direc...

Legendary stuntman Buddy Joe Hooker joins Kris to talk stunt driving, being Rambo, and of course, tells us some fun but also some harrowing stories behind driving for our #1 (Chevy Nova from Death Proof) and #2 (the Wraith) on the best movie cars of all time. www.buddyjoehooker.com

Finally, on the 2nd anniversary of the show, the Kris recounts for jake the top 10 of the best movie cars of all time... Thanks for listening to Overcrest, a Pretty Good Car Podcast

With Kris out of town this week, we are releasing a previously recorded Patreon exclusive episode. Tune in as we dig into the history of a now ubiquitous technology most of us take for granted.    Make sure to check out Omaze, and help out some great charity work! www.omaze.com/overcrest   Thanks for listening to Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast.

Sam Smith from Road and Track, and NBC's Proving Grounds joins the podcast to discuss his myriad of adventures, how they impacted him, why driving matters, and how he expects the world to impact the rest of us as car enthusiasts. Thanks for listening to the 150th episode of Overcrest: A Pretty Good Car Podcast

Lots of news and banter this week. Check out the notes below.  Make sure to check out Omaze, and help out some great charity work!   www.omaze.com/overcrest   Road and Track has revealed their car of the year... Tesla has smoked the Taycan on the nurburgring... Ford Bronco Race Prototype Looks RAD Mid-engine corvette production postponed So how is its new engine....better? Low and behold...Kris wa...

From the brainchild of a German man with appalling Nazi involvement to an incredible underdog epic of Mazda's trip to Le Mans in 1991. This is the story of the Wankel engine.

In this weeks OC rewind the guys lament talking about Star Wars and Porsche yet again, the new rules in F1, and much much more...   This week’s Porsche Star Wars Update! Chevy Dyno update... How are local independent shops going to repair these new cars? Formula 1 in 2021 The manual is truly dead, or at least making burbling sucking wound sounds. Screw it, I’m getting a miata. Hey Jake, you like M...

Get beyond the public persona of Magnus Walker in Kris' in-depth 1 on 1 interview.

Kris lobbies publicly for a consultant position to make Fast and Furious great again. (MFFGA) The guys also discuss the news of the week, including odd mid-engine Corvette dyno numbers, turbo engagements, and much more.

Wes from Nokian tires calls in to discuss the merits of winter tires, and what makes a good tire in general. Afterward Jake and Kris geek out on what appears to be worthless UTQG ratings.

Joel Feder joins this week's Overcrest Rewind to discuss Tesla, Hellcats using too much gas, Jake's new favorite truck, and electric crate motors. Resident reporter Buster Conrod is on locations to check out the new Boing Porsche collaboration.   Tesla Pickup Will Be Like A Futuristic “Armored Personnel Carrier” The All Road is back... Porsche Taycan Defeats Tesla Model S in Comparison Test Tesla...

Alex Roy joins us to talk about his film Apex: The Secret Race Across America. The guys also talk to a Toni Serfling, a German citizen about the requirements to obtain a German driver's license. Apex: The Secret Race Across America will air Sunday, October 20th at 8:30EST on NBCSN, and later on itunes.

The guys talk about the unheard story of Jayne Mansfield, Porsche traveling into the third dimension, and more. Buster Conrod visits the biggest truck stop in the world, and the guys take listener questions.  Porsche is teaming up with.... Erm. Boeing Jake, I have found the car/truck for you.... Your Corvette C8? Delayed. UAW Strike Update VW has a new R logo... Alex Roy releases new Film.  NHTSA...

Kris and Jake discuss Kris's latest grandpa Mercedes acquisition, we recount the highs and lows of the first annual Overcast Rally, and Jake gives us a primer on the history of rally racing, along with one of the more mysterious, iconic features of rallying - pace notes.

In this Overcrest Rewind the guys talk about how the Mille Miglia gets corrupted, going from the most beautiful race in the world, to the the slowest. Also, more dumb Star Wars news, pro tips on stealing toilets,  Buster Conrod gets zapped, and much much more. Thanks for Listening to Overcrest, A Pretty Good Car podcast The Inaugural Mille Miglia Green is this weekend.  How do you feel about a “ti...

Our weekly news rewind. Links below:   Stupid Headline of the week Via, JALOPNIK Hennessy to enter the electric car market BMW Posts, Deletes Ad About Sex Inside Self-Driving Cars (see ad here) Feds want to give drivers the option to choose their EV sound Jake, you need this for your H3.... Tesla fails at high speed chase. ‘Civic is just on fire,' helping to drive Honda sales surge Want a perfect...

Kris and Jake run through the cars they want to buy at 5, 10, 15, and $20,000...breaking down choices based on criteria that may or may not exist, for cars that may or may not be a good idea... but probably aren't....