Midlife Motorheads

In this episode, we talk about our first meetup of a group of CTS-V owners at Road Atlanta with JZilla Track Days. It was a great event and a shout out to all in our CTS-V group Logan Kenseth, Chris Drum, Audrey Wiseman, Edwin Martinez, Jordan Cummings, Moto Walker, David Muth, Doug Driver, Travis Lorenzen, Corbin Baker, Paul Lucas and Donald Price Jr. It was so great to finally meet everyone and share in our passion to drive these awesome cars on track!

Our good friend Kevin chats with Gene in Kevin's shop then talks with both of the Motorheads to answer questions not asked during the video. See video here https://youtu.be/HQBsexllfrc

In this episode we continue our talk with John Hammer about racing, birthday parties and more! TheJohnHammer.com

John Hammer... Radio personality, TV Host, Social influencer, Racer and a great Dad. On this episode, the Motorheads learn how Hammer discovered his passion for broadcasting and cars at an early age and turned that passion into a career. Hammer is so much fun to talk to and has so much enthusiasm we think you will enjoy listening to him as much as we did. Make sure to follow Hammer on his social pages because he always has something cool and interesting to post! @TheJohnHammer on Instagram and Facebook #LetsTalkCars www.thejohnhammer.com

On today's show, the Motorheads get back on track with a podcast about a recent track day event with NASA at Carolina Motorsports Park, running a ChampCar race and future plans for the Killer V's project.

Blue Offutt, Chairman of the Silver State Classic Challenge Board of Directors, has a conversation with the Motorheads about the open road racing event we plan on attending in September 2022. Blue, a winner of the event, has a long history with the Silver State Classic Challenge and is the goto man with any and all questions for this very unique event.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Johhny C., Owner/Founder of Nine Lives Racing, about data collection and aerodynamics for your track car. Make sure to check out his site at https://9livesracing.com

The Motorheads catch up from being away for awhile. They talk about their projects, Nascar at Daytona and what some future plans are.

Returning guest and Porsche 968 Guru Jeff Coe drops in to talk about his most recent project - The Matador. No, he didn't waste any time with an obscure American Motors excuse for conveyance. He did, however, go to great lengths for this restoration. Jeff joins us to the story of how he saved a special car from being reduced to a pile of used parts. If you like a good story about one of Porsche's transaxle cars being rescued from the crusher, you will enjoy listening to Jeff. https://youtu.be/L79CQIrC_IQ

In this episode Jim Molloy tells us his story of how he built a race car out of a Crown Vic Police Interceptor and how he raises money for the Illinois Special Olympics. If you want to help Jim raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics with a purchase of a t-shirt, ball cap etc. just email him at swatguy305@sbcglobal.net https://www.facebook.com/james.molloy.94 https://www.soill.org

In this episode, we introduce our track car project, the platform we chose and why we chose it. Also, Trotty tells his experience buying a used car the wrong way.

In episode 11 we return to amateur racing to speak with Lee Muhleman from Daring Greatly Racing. Lee describes how he started in auto-x and now manages his own amateur race team named after a Cadillac promotional tagline. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. #cadillacracing #CTS-V #daringgreatly #champcarracing #nasaracing

Road Trip! – We traveled to John Darby’s shop to talk a little bit about his motorsports career, what it was like to be Managing Director of Competition, and a little insight into interactions with drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners.  What was he thinking when handing out a penalty?  And yes, we asked about Dale Earnhardt.  John agreed to let us return, but only if you listen!  So, send us your questions.  #nascar #rockfordspeedway

On this episode the Midlife Motorheads  speak with long-time track instructor Gregg Bell.  Gregg has track experience throughout the country and across many of the motorsport clubs.  Are you new to track days?  First time or experienced with HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) and want to do well?  Want to get the greatest benefit from your instructor?  Gregg shares the secret.  #bmwcca #porscheclub #nasaproracing #corvettemuseum #justtrackit

Ron Kirby joins the Midlife Motorheads to talk about his Camaro race car. It had humble beginnings but saw action is several series in the US as well as an appearance in Europe. The car now resides in a car collection in Texas (Who's Next?). Listen as Ron describes how a call to a line supervisor in the Chevrolet plant produced one of the least optioned Z/28 Camaros ever. A special car and very special friend of the show.

Its been 6 months since we last posted a podcast, but we promise to do better in 2020. Gene and Trotty update everyone on their 2019 projects and look forward to 2020. #Marauder #Daytona #Charlottemotorspeedway #CTS-V #NASA #ChampCar

On todays episode Gene and Trotty recap their Tirerack Champcar race at Daytona International Speedway. They chat about the people they met, the success and mishaps of the 14 hour race and much more! https://youtu.be/W1GnMyUvTyc

Brian Czech from USMC Racing joins the Midlife Motorheads to talk about a non-profit racing group that supports active military and veterans through participation in grassroots motorsports racing.  USMC Racing is making a difference for those who serve or have served who may have difficulty returning to civilian life.  Special thanks to their sponsors #hotshotssecret #silversporttransmissions #leatherneckcluboflasvegas #ATLracingfuelcells #mosspeedshop #adtrperformance #bluefalconapparel #C&Rracing #fulltiltboogieracing #safecraftsafetyequipment #Atlas46 #tiltonengineering #evanswaterless #northlakedriveline #semperfi #spartanmedia #champcar #lemonsracing https://youtu.be/H-QvSBTF_-Y

The Midlife Motorheads are joined by Chris from ADTR to talk about enhancing the performance of the panther platform vehicles and other Ford modular engine vehicles. The Motorheads relied upon Chris' expertise to prepare the Crown Vic for the ChampCar Endurance Race Series events. #adtr.net #champcar #champcarenduranceseries #crownvictoria From their website: "ADTR is your home for modular performance! We specialize in high performance modifications for Crown Vics, Grand Marquis and Town Cars as well as modular Mustangs and Lightnings. We promise to provide excellent customer service and parts we would put on our own cars. We offer many parts on our online store, but we can get many more parts upon request."

Do you know what a Porsche 968 is worth? Is a cabriolet or coupe more desirable? Jeff Coe again joins the Midlife Motorheads to discuss the current Porsche 968 market pricing in the US. Jeff attended the Amelia Island Concours and has information to share. Like all collector car values, Color, Options, Condition, and Documentation all add up to today's value. Hear what to look for in buying a 968 and what to expect when you decide to buy or sell. Looking for a great car to drive, track, or show? The Porsche 968 may be the car for you!

The Motorheads are joined this week by Jeff Coe a widely recognized authority on the Porsche 968.  Listen as Jeff describes his passion (well obsession) for an often-underappreciated transaxle model.  Jeff’s pride and joy “Minty” has celebrity status among US spec 968s.  It was a Porsche 60th Anniversary My Porsche Classic Contest winner and has been featured in several car magazines and on the My Classic Car TV show. If you have any 968 questions, you can reach Jeff by emailing: Jeffery.coe@snet.net

Jay joins the Motorheads as their first podcast guest to talk about automotive interests and Interceptor Racing, their road race police car.  Listen to hear how Jay's first race was the 24 hours of VIR and how people like you can race too. SCCA www.scca.comNASA www.nasaproracing.com ChampCar https://champcar.orgVirginia International Raceway www.virnow.comRoad Atlanta https://roadatlanta.com