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This episode of Evening With a Legend features an in-depth conversation with Patrick Long, America's most successful endurance racer and long-time Porsche factory driver. Patrick shares his experiences from over 20 years of Le Mans racing. He discusses his 15 attempts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, detailing his victories, challenges, and the evolution of racing technology. He also reflects on his career, his role within Porsche, and ...

This Break/Fix episode features Richard Holland, a leader at Nation Safe Drivers (NSD), discussing the company's innovative approaches and his personal journey in the automotive and roadside assistance industry. Through an engaging conversation with the host, Crew Chief Eric, Richard shares insights into NSD's services, including financial and insurance products, and its comprehensive nationwide roadside assistance network. He emph...

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsport series, explores the delayed adoption of seat belts in Formula One racing. Preston Lerner discusses the late 1960s and early 1970s safety measures, focusing on Dr. Michael Henderson's role in debunking the myth that escaping a crash unbelted was safer. Henderson's innovative six-point harness design, inspired by aviation, eventually led to universal adoption despite initial res...

This special Veterans Day edition of Evening With A Legend features 91-year-old William S. Jackson. Jackson, a co-founder of the Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), recounts his storied career from a draftee in the Cold War to racing at the 1958 Le Mans Retrospective. The episode explores Jackson's transition from struggling college student to influential motorsport figure, highlighting his time in the military, racing experien...

In this Pit Stop mini-sode, we return to Donald C. Davidson’s storytelling with a nostalgic return to Watkins Glen, reminiscing about his first visit in 1972 and subsequent visits until 1977. Donald shares detailed stories about early experiences at the US Grand Prix, interactions with legendary drivers like Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda, and the unique culture of the racing community at that time. His anecdotes highlight the camar...

This episode of The Logbook - our History of Motorsports series - features a lecture by Dr. James Miller on the history of Formula One racing at Watkins Glen from 1961 to 1980. Miller argues that the collaboration between sporting gentlemen and local residents made the event possible but that ultimately, their differences led to the event's decline. The episode covers the origins of road racing in Watkins Glen, notable figures invo...

Joined by his co-host Mark Gammie, Jon and Mark delve into various topics, including the comparison of the 1970s movie 'Moon Runners' to 'The Dukes of Hazard', car character development, and notable actors. The duo also explores vehicle ownerships like the Ford Fiesta, Mercedes, and the appeal of Range Rovers, detailing personal experiences with repairs, expenses, and the joys of collecting vehicles. They talk about specific car mo...

This Break/Fix podcast episode features Steve Contarino, founder of Automobilia Vintage, as he delves into his journey of collecting automotive memorabilia. Steve discusses his passion for automotive history, rare artifacts, and vintage racing posters, and recounts his experiences with various car companies and collectible items. Alongside his stories, Steve shares insights into the collector market, the evolution of collecting tre...

In episode #61 of The Drive Thru we kick off with Halloween costumes related to car themes, automotive mishaps, and repair stories involving various vehicles like Volkswagens and Jeeps. We touch on the rising prices of new cars, advocating for keeping older cars on the road. Additionally, the discussion includes Volkswagen's shift away from EVs, Porsche's exit from racing programs, and a test drive review of the Cayman GT4. There's...

The Racers Roundtable, is a series sponsored by the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing - where history meets horsepower and legends live on! Each episode brings together voices from across the motorsports world, from grassroots heroes to seasoned veterans, as they share stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes tales that shaped their racing journeys. Whether you're a die-hard fan of dirt tracks, drag strips, or open-wheel icons, The Ra...

Niagara Dragway was one of the most popular and iconic drag strips in New York State from the early 1960’s to 1974. “SUNDAY…NIAGARA” commercials boomed from superstation WKBW during that period making Niagara THE PLACE TO BE for maximum automotive excitement! During Niagara’s tenure, icons of the sport – Garlits, Muldowney, Prudhomme, McEwen, and many others rocketed down the Niagara quarter-mile. This presentation features track p...

This episode of Break/Fix features Sabre Cook, a trailblazing figure in motorsports, discussing her journey from karting in Colorado to competing in elite racing series like the W Series and USF 2000. Sabre's background in mechanical engineering has complemented her racing career, allowing her to analyze and enhance her performance. Despite motorsports being a male-dominated field, Sabre has successfully navigated its challenges, b...

This Break/Fix episode focuses on William S. Jackson, a key figure in the automotive history community. Starting with his early involvement in hot rod clubs and SCCA events, Bill’s journey includes his military service, a lifelong career in journalism, and significant contributions to major vintage car clubs and magazines. He became a charter member of the Society of Automotive Historians (SAH) in 1969 and played a pivotal role in ...

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 opens the show with an anecdote about his son Ollie's go-karting experiences at both gas and electric karting events. He recounts the ups and downs of Oll...

On this episode of Evening With a Legend, we welcome Butch Leitzinger, a renowned ALMS driver best known for winning the Daytona 24 Hours three times and competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times. Butch shares his journey from his first visit to Le Mans in 1994 as a crew member to his near-podium finish with Bentley in 2001. He recounts his transition between different teams and cars, including Panoz, Cadillac, and Bentley, as...

This episode of Break/Fix's 'Drive Thru News' marks the 60th edition, kicking off with automotive headlines, motorsports summaries, and quirky car stories. The hosts reminisce about cars from the '90s, discuss nostalgic TV shows, and delve into debates about 'good' cars of their childhood. They explore Japanese halo cars, German models' histories, and quirky vehicles like the Honda Del Sol. The script navigates through multiple seg...

This episode of Wheels of Time reviews significant developments in the automotive industry and motorsports during the year 1972. Key events highlighted include the launch of BMW's 5 Series and Volkswagen's Passat, discontinuation of the Volkswagen Beetle in Germany, Chrysler's partnership with Mitsubishi, and the safety controversy surrounding the Ford Pinto. Other milestones include US emissions regulations tightening, Mazda's RX-...

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 Summers is rejoined by his son Ollie to co-host and share their experiences of the Pebble Beach 2025 event. They discuss their time at th...

In this episode of Screen to Speed, Lyubov welcomes Alessia Dallafontana, a young racer who started her journey in electric karting and is now aiming for Formula One. Alessia shares her passion for racing, inspired by a love-at-first-drive experience at a karting track after watching a Formula One race. She discusses the adrenaline and joy that racing brings, the support and crucial role of her family, and her transition from elect...