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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...

World War II in Europe left both victorious and vanquished countries devastated; yet within weeks of the end of hostilities on September 9, 1945, an automobile race was held in Paris’ Bois de Boulogne. This presentation addresses the questions: where did the financial and material resources for an active post-war racing program come from, and perhaps even more importantly, why were they expended in what many might regard as a non-e...

The new 2.5-liter F1 of 1954 raised the bar for engineering excellence and cost of entry to the pinnacle of motor racing. With Mercedes-Benz leaving the shadows of WWII and becoming an accepted participant in motor racing again, the Grand Prix community had to anticipate a full-out effort of a new generation of Silver Arrows. Indeed, new standards were set with a series of W196 variants born out of vast corporate resources, support...

Nazi Germany turned the automobile’s high speed into a propaganda tool for its technical and industrial supremacy. With its domestic motor industry having fallen behind the US and France, the political establishment pushed for dominance in Grand Prix racing, launched an automobile for the masses, and developed a wide network of motorways. Connecting racing cars, high speed, and the motorways was the Rekordwoche, an annual event lau...

This year will mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic Alfa Romeo P2’s debut. Designed by the legendary Vittorio Jano, the P2 went on to dominate Grand Prix racing in the final two years of the 2-Liter formula. In 1925, Alfa won the first World Championship after which the team duly withdrew from the sport. However, privately owned Alfa P2s continued to participate in racing and win races up until 1930. The sporting achievements o...

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.

In this episode, William reviews Monterey Car Week 2025 and analyzes the top ten Ferrari sales, providing detailed insights into specific...

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's co-host is his son Oliver! They discuss their experiences at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Starting with their arrival duri...

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 discusses the fascinating history of the 1924 Hispano-Suiza "Tulipwood," the recent winner at the Pebble Beach Concours. Despite initially not recognizing...

Welcome to a very special reunion episode of Break/Fix Podcast, where automotive journalism meets memory lane! Today, we’re bringing together two of the industry’s most respected voices Matt Stone and Preston Lerner for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, nostalgic, and full-throttle fun. With decades of experience between them, Matt and Preston have chronicled some of the most iconic moments, machines, and personalities ...

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 recalls his mixed emotions about Ozzy Osbourne and the glam rock scene of the 1980s, his nostalgic relationships with certain cars, includ...

Welcome back to another episode of the Break/Fix Podcast, where we connect the past, present, and future of automotive and motorsport culture. In this episode, we’re reaching for the stars—literally—as we sit down with the Owner and Director of Operations at Luna Replicas, a brand that blends the spirit of adventure with the precision of history. Known for their meticulously recreated NASA-era flight jackets, watches, and accessori...

Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. 

Harley Cluxton - a notable figure in motorsport history, known for a successful racing career with the Ferrari factory team and the North American Racing Team (NART) in the 1970s, becoming the youngest exclusive Authorized Ferrari Dealer in the U.S. at age 26. But did you...

This episode of Screen to Speed, powered by Init eSports, we feature an in-depth conversation with Brenna Schubert, a racing driver for Prodigy Racing. Brenna shares her journey from falling in love with go-karting as a child to becoming a successful racer in various national and endurance races. She discusses her transition from karting to cars, the challenges faced, and her experiences in prestigious racing schools. Brenna also 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.

Jon returns with co-host Mark Gammie to shares their adventures and tips for visiting Le Mans. The episode includes humorous stories from Jon's past experienc...

The International Motor Racing Research Center, hosted the Elva reunion at Watkins Glen, celebrating the historic connection between Elva cars and the famous racetrack. The event features various speakers, including Janos Wimpffen who authored a definitive book on Elva, and Burdette “Birdie” Martin, regarded as a leading ambassador for automobile racing and the original Elva distributor for the United States. Both presenters delve ...

In this episode of “The Logbook” - John Yasenko recounts the discovery and historical significance of a unique 1935 front-wheel-drive speedster created by Benjamin F. Harris III. Initially found in a neglected state in 1987, the vehicle's unusual design and Harris’s innovative contributions to automotive history intrigued John and his Brother, leading to an extensive pre-internet research endeavor. Ben Harris, an early industrial d...

Wheels of Time: A Retrospective on Automotive Innovation is a series highlighting the significant developments in both the automotive industry and motorsports, showcasing the rapid advancements in technology, the establishment of notable and iconic brands, and the constant changes in competitive racing as a popular sport. With each lap that the Wheels of Time completes, is another transformative period that laid the groundwork for ...

In this episode of Screen to Speed, powered by INIT Esports, the spotlight falls on Ekaterina Nazarova, a remarkable female motorcycle coach and racer who has made a significant mark in the world of motorsports. Her personal journey from Russia to Dubai is driven by a series of transformative experiences in her life that serendipitously aligned to bring her there. Once in Dubai, she transitioned from being a car lover to discoverin...