Jenson Button on racing a NASCAR at Le Mans; driving old F1 cars; the Radford campaign at Pikes Peak (and why he didn't drive); his strange decision with seats; his old Jag; street circuits; bumps; and more. Recorded July 15, 2023 @jensonbutton Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST . Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Ti...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 843
Chris Harris sat down with us in the Lotus booth! Topics include: why driving up the hill is a fool's errand; his thoughts on EVs with manual transmissions; the Rimac; how he feels about Lotus' new direction; and more. Recorded July 14, 2023 Note: The audio is a little odd because we were recording off of the stage PA system. We had a cable from the board into our gear but for some reason there's odd interference on it. We ran it through a few programs to improve it as much as possible. Head to ...
Jul 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 842
Henry Grabar is the author of the fascinating book, "Paved Paradise: How Parking Changed the World". He's going to fill us in on how building cities for cars has influenced the design of homes, buildings, and parking, and how all of it influences how we live. He also enlightens us on why free parking isn't always the best idea; one reason why rent is so high; how losing parking in front of restaurants can actually help; and what Chicago did very wrong. https://www.henrygrabar.com/ Recorded July ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 840
Matt reviews the new Aston Martin DB12; Mercedes maybe getting rid of steering wheels; how we feel about drive-by-wire steering; clarifying the Audi Q8 e-tron's braking; and more. Patreon topics include: The best motorcycle-powered car Matt's driven; how to cheat on your 2-car garage; is it better to turn a luxury car into a sports car or vice versa?; military spending correction; and the future of nostalgia. Recorded July 5 Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR9...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 839
Twitter is broken; Matt's NSX suddenly increased in value; we discuss the problems and opportunities for the NCAS charging standard (and make some corrections); a mystery leak from the Ferrari; our upcoming Goodwood trip; and the C6 parts list. Questions we answer include: what irresponsible car to buy; our favorite-sounding cars from cylinders 4-12; why HREs cost more than VOLKS; cars that were good to drive but forgettable; what to do with a Miata; and more. Recorded July 2, 2023 Go to blackvu...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 838
Matt is tells us about getting lost in Monaco; Zack describes the good and bad about his time in the brutally fast S63 AMG; the inflation of sports car prices (it's not what you think); the Audi Q8 e-tron; we talk about Tesla becoming the charging standard; Robert Downey Jr's new car show. Then we answer questions about exciting automatic cars; what to replace a Fiesta ST with; what to do when you get hit in your 992 C4S; a great sedan in which to learn stick; and more! Recorded June 30, 2023 Go...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 837
Matt and Zack discuss the Acura Type S (and Civic Type R); the nervous tale of removing Matt's Lamborghini engine; a strange off-roader that left us nervous; and Patreon questions about watches, the best 2-car garage (is it Maserati?), and more. Recorded June 21, 2023 Get 20% OFF exclusively at calderalab.com/TIRE to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Make sure you get the grill ripping now that summer is officially here, invite the whole crew over...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 836
Matt reviews the confusing Lamborghini Urus Performante; Zack talks about his time in the Audi S7; a secret hypermile activity that wasn't boring; comparing air suspensions. Then we answer Patreon questions about: improving Corvettes, whether it's better to buy a GT500 or Shelby Super Snake; how to keep an engine alive for 300,000 miles; high-mileage Lambos; and what it would take for us to choose a fast car with way too much exposure to the elements. Recorded June 19, 2023 Get 20% OFF exclusive...
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 835
Tony Quiroga is the Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver Magazine. We talk about Tony's plan for help everyone got 200MPH; the kind of cars he's never owned; what the "weighted bat" theory is during track testing; why the Mille Miglia is the greatest car experience he's ever had; when it's OK to wear driving gloves, and more! https://www.caranddriver.com/ Recorded June 12, 2023 Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X series dash cams. Use the promo code TIRE to ge...
Jun 15, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 834
Speedy Cop has built the weirdest and most creative race cars you've ever seen. There's the airplane, or the tipped-over hippy bus, an amphibious helicopter that can drive on a highway or on a pond, or maybe you remember seeing photos of an UPSIDE DOWN Camaro racing around a track. All of those were built by Speedy Cop. Today we find out why the world was gifted such weird and amazing racing machines, where he's driven them, what went right and VERY WRONG, and what's next. https://speedycop.com/...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 833
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about driving the new Maserati Grecale Trofeo (and how it compares against the competition from BMW and Porsche); why some car companies have removed start/stop buttons; whether or not Rivian's stock price matters; why Washington got rid of emissions testing; how to buy an old Ferrari; whether or not writing a book is a good idea; and more! Recorded June 2, 2023 Head to https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box Get 20% O...
Jun 08, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 832
Want to understand cars better? This is the show. David Twohig is an automotive engineer, journalist, and author. He was an engineering lead for the Nissan Qashqai, Alpine A110, Renault Zoe, and BYTON. On this episode he explains why cars are so hard to build; why focusing on weight isn't the priority of most OEMs; how expensive it is to change a button; the rising popularity of '90s Japanese cars in Europe; and so much more. His book, "Inside the Machine: An Engineer’s Tale of the Modern Automo...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 831
Mike Spagnola is the president of SEMA. Naturally we'll be talking about the EPA, the rise of EVs, and what the future of modded cars looks like. He's also built some seriously fast toys of his own, raced in open wheel, the Mint 400, and tracks an Ariel Atom. He's one of us. This conversation was fascinating. We talk about modified car trends; over-fenders; the overlanding explosion; what the EPA is trying to do to the car hobby; how SEMA's two Garages help small businesses build and test new pa...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 830
Bucky Lasek is a professional skateboarder and rally driver. As of 2016, Lasek has won 13 medals at the X Games, including ten gold medals, and is one of only two vert skateboarders to have won three X Games gold medals consecutively. Lasek is also one of only three athletes to compete at every X Games since the series' inception in 1995. In 2012 he joined Subaru's Rallycross team, competing against the likes of Sebastien Loeb, Rhys Millen, Tanner Foust, Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan,...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 829
What a show! Our guest is automotive designer Sasha Selipanov. He has the job many of us dreamed of us as kids: supercar designer. He penned the Lamborghini Huracan, Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg's Gemera and CC850, and the Genesis concept. Strong resume. We learn about how Sasha got started; the unexpected company that helped with his Ferrari project at school; lessons from his first job at VW; making the leap to Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg; the constraints of working for a big OEM; what ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 828
Rutledge Wood is a stable in the car community. He is the host of "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge", a new show on NBC where teams compete to make automotive dreams come true. But before that he was a host on Top Gear USA, and a NASCAR commentator for NBC Sports. He is as funny as he is kind (you'll see). On this show we talk about his crazy builds; trading a school bus; buying a tiny Japanese truck; taking out Petty's trash; the new Hot Wheels Show; getting scared by Drake; the Kentucky Derby's ...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 827
On today's show, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss: the 2024 Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo they drove; why Toyota prefers to make hybrids over EVs; the insane story of Fordlandia, Henry Ford's attempt to build a community in Brazil; the best daily everything for the PNW; whether it's ok to low-ball your dad; the M3 is leaving; why you should C4 instead of 944; where objectivity and subjectivity intersect, and more! Recorded May 17, 2023 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR770X...
May 18, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 826
The return of MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman! Lamborghini Sterrato reviews; how Porsche and Lamborghini's safari cars compare; Jonny went 250MPH in a Bugatti; driving a Countach vs Diablo SV; why we aren't surprised by the Porsche Spyder RS; the amazing prices of 986 Boxsters; Jonny's new watch; which EV shouldn't exist; and so much more! Recorded May 11, 2023 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR770X Box dash cams. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash c...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 825
Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken are the creators and hosts of Everyday Driver, a YouTube channel and events company. They specialize in reviews and comparisons of attainable sports cars, and also lead incredible driving events in the U.S. and Europe. Today we talk about their new long-term car; an expensive air conditioner; their trip from Spa to the Nurburgring (and the impressive ride-a-longs); and YouTube life. Plus we answer Patreon questions about replacing a WRX with something more fuel eff...
May 11, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 824
Cam Ingram runs Road Scholars, a vintage Porsche sales and restoration shop in North Carolina. He also organizes driving events and entered the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2023, driving a Cayman GT4. Steve Serio runs The Bond Group, a heavy-hitter car broker. When people want to find a great vintage Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc, they go to Serio. These guys know the car market, know how to spot a bad car, and travel the world driving some of the rarest machinery on Earth. On this show we are ...
May 09, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 823
Ali Javidan built race cars, the Model S prototype, and a new solution for trucking. Ali is the founder and CEO of Range Energy, which has created a bolt-on hybrid system for semi-truck trailers. This is a way to add electrification to the trucking industry without going full Tesla. He is also the former head of prototyping at Tesla. The first Model S? He built it. He explains how that prototype came to be; why Tesla won the charging wars (and who is to blame); why it's stupid to steal cable; an...
May 04, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 822
Recorded live in front of an audience (and some very nice cars) from building #116 at the incredible Luft 9. Guests include Patrick Long, Jeff Zwart, Betim Berisha, Joey Seely, Rod Emory, Mike Musto, and JF Musial. Plus, Porsche TRIVIA with the audience. Recorded April 29, 2023 https://luftgekuhlt.com/ Head to factormeals.com/tire40 and use code tire40 to get 40% off your first box. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the O...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 821
Josh Altman is one of the most successful realtors in the United States. He appears on the television show Million Dollar Listing, on the Bravo! television network, which documents the buying and selling of expensive real estate in Los Angeles and around the world. Josh is full of funny stories and sage advice. Today we hear Josh's incredible origin story -the highs and lows- how he changed careers, found mentors, built his company, and of course, the cars he loves. Josh has stories about his Ro...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 820
Brian Scotto is the co-founder of HOONIGAN, a brand that either created or found a new kind of car enthusiast that loved their cars but drove them in a way that some would call abusive. To the Hoonigans it was what was needed to go drifting, rally racing, or to just have fun. Burnouts: evolved. Working alongside business partner and mentor, Ken Block, they created the Gymkhana video series, holding the attention of over 550 million people and brands like Ford, Monster Energy, and Subaru. On this...
Apr 25, 2023•3 hr 31 min•Ep. 819
Gordon Murray designed the McLaren F1 as well as a number of successful Formula 1 cars. Today he is the head of Gordon Murray Automotive which builds supercars of a very special caliber. Light. Focused. Naturally-aspirated. Manual gearbox. Many RPMs. Today we're talking about their most recently debuted model, the T.33 Spyder, a breezy piece of carbon beauty powered by a 615HP V12 that redlines at 10,250RPM. We talk about the design process; what inspired the shape; why the windshield is differe...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 818
On this episode, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have a correction on their Lotus video (it wasn't our fault); attending the IndyCar GP in Long Beach; seeing the first 3-wheeled solar-charged Aptera in the wild; Seiko paying tribute to Carl Ruiz; a first look at the Acura Integra Type S; and a new Cars and Coffee. Patreon questions include: What's a fast four-seater the won't break the bank? Why you should buy a car with over 100k miles. Replacing your daily from 1951. How to get your dealer to insp...
Apr 18, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 817
Someone gave Matt a free motorcycle; Lucid resale values are worrisome; we're going on a Polaris launch; the Ferrari whisperer brought us a heavy crate; and an HOV correction. Patreon questions include: When is the right time to move on; A car to replace a 350WHP IS300; counting the miles of a hybrid; is it just green washing; why talking to the other side is important; Freddy's P1 saltwater catch; why YouTuber drama exists; and more! Recorded April 10, 2023 Go to blackvue.com/TST to learn more ...
Apr 13, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 816
Ed Zitron is the CEO of EZPR, a national tech and business public relations agency. He is also the author of tech and culture newsletter “Where’s your Ed At?” And writes for Business Insider. On this episode Ed explains why AI will hurt us but not when it comes to jobs; the problem with seeking perpetual growth; the failed hope of crypto (and what drove it); Ed's excellent analysis on the original appeal of Twitter and how it's eroding; why we idolize founders; and whether or not tech has done a...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 815
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new 2023 BMW M2, which is bigger/stronger/faster than the last one; Does that make it better? Then the guys discuss a known Ferrari scam that has returned to haunt the world; riding the turbo motorcycle; Matt's surprising new interest in a classic American car; what the M Drivers pack actually is; the best two-car garage for under $100k; and cars that over-delivered for their price. Recorded April 4, 2023 Don’t forget to check out NASCAR Legends Presented ...
Apr 06, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 814
It's Formula Drift's Vaughn Gittin Jr!! We talk about that new electronic handbrake he developed for Ford; what parts of Ultra 4 Racing he still finds challenging (and what came easy); the incredible new shock technology on his truck; how RTR grew from an idea to an OEM partner; what he likes about his Mach-E; what it took to make the Mach-E 1400; which exotic car he just bought; supercar let-downs; drag racing an FD car against the Hoonicorn; his fastest entry speed (you won't believe it); his ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 813
