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What You and Max Verstappen Have in Common
Season 1 Episode 8
There are so many answers to this: A favorite color. Human legs. An enjoyment of oxygen. But chiefly—this is the fun part—you can coach yourself to be better.
Great, you say: How?
We’re glad you aske…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
When Car Magazines Test Race Cars
Season 1 Episode 7
And other things! Step right up to hear about work life at one of the world’s strangest day jobs!
Do we share secrets on this episode? Do some of them involve Sam giggling at the wheel of a NASCAR Cu…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Listener Q&A: Rain Driving and You
Season 1 Episode 6
It’s the return of “No Dumb Questions!” You email us to ask, we sit down to answer. There are no dumb questions, but there might be some dumb answers.
Today’s focus is . . . rain driving!
How do you…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Ten Hours, 1000 Miles, and 170 MPH — (Moss 1955 Mille Win)
Season 1 Episode 5
Sixty-nine years ago, two Englishmen entered an open-road race known for killing people. Ten hours later, they had seen nearly 1000 miles of Italy, left fourth-gear jumps four wheels up, and spent he…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
When is a Driving Sim Worth Millions?
Season 1 Episode 4
What do Formula 1, NASCAR, IMSA, and countless moms of teenagers have in common? Answer: They all know *exactly* what’s going on in that dark room but have decided to stay out of it.
This show’s form…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
At the Wheel in a McLaren F1 GTR
Season 1 Episode 3
In the early 1990s, McLaren built the last great analog supercar. It wasn't supposed to be a race car, but they took it to Le Mans and won anyway. Why do we care?
Sam and Ross have each driven a McLa…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Unpacking the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Season 1 Episode 2
Like Lionel Richie, the French do it all night long—on public roads, at more than 200 mph, every June.
Why is the 24 Hours of Le Mans one of the greatest things on earth? The reasons are endless. An…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
The Indy 500 is Harder Than You Think — (Rossi 2016 Win)
Season 1 Episode 1
Drama, science, and 200-mph dogfights: The world’s most famous race is so much more than three hours of left turns.
Sam, Ross, and Jeff use the story of Alexander Rossi’s landmark 2016 Indy 500 win—…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago