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Driving a Special Lotus at Willow; EPA changes; New Watch; &A

Feb 17, 20261 hr 29 minEp. 1089
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Episode description

Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:

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Recorded February 13, 2026

 

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