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The Smoking Tire’s Zack Klapman on Overhyped Porsches and Real Drivers’ Cars
This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will sit down with Zack Klapman — co-host of The Smoking Tire and creator of the new automotive game show Driver’s Test — for a deep, candid, and hilarious conversation about Porsche ownership, hype culture, and what makes a real driver’s car.
Zack doesn’t hold back — from why the GT3 might be overhyped to which Porsches are still undervalued under $100K, and why G-bodies and 964s might not be worth today’s money.
The guys also dive into:
- The 912’s surprising charm (and rust horrors)
- Why PDK can feel more “race car” than manual
- How perfect paint jobs ruin car ownership
- Off-road 911s, the magic of the Dakar, and safari builds
- Behind-the-scenes of Zack’s new YouTube game show Driver’s Test
- The psychology of the Porsche bubble — and how long it can last
This is the Porsche conversation every enthusiast needs to hear — from three guys who actually drive their cars hard.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch more Porsche content on Derek’s channel: @ElevenAfterNine
Follow Zack’s new show: @TheSmokingTire & Driver’s Test on YouTube
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