Podcasts about land speed racing

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Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to transition from the waves of offshore powerboat racing to the straight-line adrenaline rush of land speed racing? Join us as we chat with Andrew Sinclair, a racing enthusiast from New Zealand, whose narrative is a tapestry woven with the threads of his father's legacy, personal perseverance, and a love for speed. From exhilarating beach buggy rides to powerboat triumphs, Andrew's journey into racing is nothing short of inspiring. You'll hear about his family's racing traditions and how economic hurdles shaped, but never extinguished, his unyielding passion for the sport.Andrew's story takes us deeper into the world of racing when he shares how a serendipitous meeting at a powerboat event led to new endeavors on the track. His adventure unfolds with thrilling tales from the Bonneville Salt Flats, where the mystique of land speed racing captivated his imagination. Andrew and his team embarked on an ambitious project to transform a beloved Valiant Charger into a racing marvel, tackling the challenges of car fabrication and navigating unexpected detours like the global pandemic. As they faced each obstacle, the spirit of teamwork and community within the racing world shone brightly.Our conversation not only explores the technical intricacies and logistical feats involved in racing but also delves into the camaraderie and resilience of Andrew's team. From the meticulous process of transporting a racing car across oceans to the trials on the track, Andrew's experiences reveal the highs and lows of their racing endeavors, including a dramatic 250 mph spin and a triumphant return to the speedway. This episode is a profound look at the passion and dedication that drives motorsport enthusiasts to push the boundaries of what's possible, bringing home lessons on perseverance and the power of dreams.Support the show

Send us a textWhat happens when a casual encounter at a bar ignites a lifelong passion for land speed racing and The Bonneville Salt Flats? Meet our legendary guest, Pam Curtis Olson, who transformed from a racing novice to accomplished racer on the Bonneville salt flats. Pam's journey is a tale of bold spirit and unyielding determination, seasoned with humor and the camaraderie of the racing community. Her daring request to race Terry Nish's streamliner lead Pam on the journey of a lifetime! Not only did she earn entrance into the Bonneville 200 MPH Club she discovered the joy and friendships found in land speed racing.Join us as we recount Pam's thrilling pursuit of driving in both a roadster and streamliner.  Experience the rookie mistakes, the adrenaline rushes, and the triumphant moments of nailing that perfect run. With anecdotes of close-knit racer camaraderie and the unique challenges of different racing vehicles, Pam's tale is filled with humor, resilience, and the thrill of risk-taking. Relive her record-breaking runs and discover the transformative power of community and shared passion on the salt. This is a celebration of racing legends, unexpected beginnings, and the relentless pursuit of speed and excellence.

Send us a textJoin us as Wayne Yurtin, the rising star of Bonneville's land speed racing scene, takes us on a thrilling journey fueled by his lifelong passion for speed and mechanics. From his BMX beginnings to mastering the racetrack with Formula Fords and Formula Mazdas, Wayne's story is one of relentless pursuit and love for racing. His early fascination with speed legends like the Blue Flame and Gary Gablich sowed the seeds for his ambitious feats at Bonneville. Hear how his transition from a successful software career to restoring classic cars, including the iconic 1963 split-window Corvette, led him to the National Corvette Restorer Society and eventually to the Bonneville Salt Flats.Listeners will be captivated by Wayne's quest to break the 235 MPH barrier at both Bonneville and El Mirage, facing the unique challenges that come with land speed racing. Discover the critical role of wind tunnel testing in overcoming aerodynamic hurdles and the excitement of setting a new speed record while experiencing the camaraderie of the racing community. Wayne's journey is not just about speed; it's about the personal milestones and the sheer exhilaration of pushing the limits, promising an inspiring and spirited narrative for all speed enthusiasts.

Keith Dorton, Owner and Jeff Dorton. Hosted by Brad Gillie from SiriusXM, Ch. 90, Late Shift. Presented by ARP, Inc., Performance Plus Global Logistics, PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, & Crower.

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ECTA Motorsports is the first sanctioning body for paved Land Speed Racing. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Steve Strupp, President at ECTA Motorsports. Explore racing, the “200 mph Club,” and the upcoming book Steve will be releasing with Mission Matters and Trackside Systems.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Soaring to New HealthWe're talking Medicare Stars– what it is, why it's important, challenges & strategies. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

A land speed racing legend passed away this week, I talk about his crazy high-speed legacy. I also discuss anti-theft measures after my AMC's untimely departure AND announce this month's car sound WINNER!Now On VideoRumble.com/automotiveadhdhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkSzh2ny2Idb4S3lC0qeYAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@automotiveadhdpodcastSupport the Show!thespeedcouncil.orgSend in Your Car Sounds!facebook.com/automotiveadhd

Aaron Brown and the Garage Shop team are constantly building and racing cool cars, and we spent a few minutes with Aaron at the 2022 PRI Show on the Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast to hear about their plans for 2023 and the latest from the shop.  It's always great to chat with Aaron and see the cars!    Recorded in the RacingJunk.com PRI booth.  #bonneville #landspeedracing #saltflats #garageshop #aaronbrown #bonnevillepodcast https://www.thegarageshop200.com https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com https://www.prishow.com https://www.racingjunk.com https://www.scta-bni.org

Jason Line lives a high-performance life, having experience as an NHRA Pro Stock racer, engine builder, and Bonneville racer.  Today, he's working on the Jesel Equal 8 engine for the 2023 Bonneville Speed Week to be driven by his son in the Jesel Ram pickup.   We caught up with Jason about land speed racing, where he also revealed information about casting his forthcoming brand-new line of premium engine blocks for big block Chevy and Hemi applications.  Recorded at the 2022 PRI Show in Indianapolis, IN.       https://www.jesel.com https://www.facebook.com/JasonLinePS/ https://www.prishow.com https://www.scta-bni.org https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com #jasonline #jesel #equal8

Pat McDowell, SCTA President / Race Director. Pat has been a volunteer at Bonneville for 23 years running. He is Chief Steward at Bonneville and a first responder. Online Race Industry Week 2022: 5 days, 55 hours of LIVE webinars, 150+ race industry speakers, 110 countries represented in attendance. From EPARTRADE, RACER.com, & SPEED SPORT. Presented by ETS Racing Fuels, Scott Lewis Associates, & Total Seal Piston Rings. Sponsored by ARP Inc, Performance Plus Global Logistics, & Motul.

We spent some time chatting with Chris Raschke at the ARP display at the 2022 PRI Show in Indianapolis learning about what it's like working in an awesome engine shop like Duttweiler Performance, being part of the Speed Demon Streamliner team, earning a red hat on the salt, and eventually driving the Speed Demon! https://www.arpbolts.com https://www.speeddemon715.com/ https://www.prishow.com Duttweiler Performance

Wayne and Dan Jesel not only run one of the most successful and innovative valve train and engine parts businesses, but they also put their parts to the test on the salt at Bonneville. On this episode of the Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast, Kevin Oeste chats with Wayne Jesel about running the new Jesel-designed Equal 8 engine in their Ram pickup at the 2022 SCTA Speed Week event. Perhaps equally as impressive is the generosity of the Jesel team, who routinely welcome other land speed enthusiasts to drive, get licensed, and even set records in the Jesel pickup. To date, 10 people have gotten their 200 MPH club red hats behind the wheel of the bright yellow truck! Wayne also recalls the history of Jesel in racing, some insight on engine tech, and tips on how to get involved with land speed racing. https://www.jesel.com

Scott Clark has been tuning electronic fuel injection vehicles since the tools were first made available to enthusiasts. Today, he applies his experience, understanding, and tuning knowledge to some of the fastest cars in the world.  He's currently working with Team Vesco and the Turbinator, the turbine powered streamliner,  one of several streamliners going after the 500 mph wheel-driven record at Bonneville this year!  Scott joined Kevin Oeste to talk about that program as well as other facets of engine tuning and performance on this episode of the Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast! https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com https://www.realtuners.com https://www.scta-bni.org #landspeed  #bonneville #streamliner

We recap our trip to the 2021 Bonneville Speed Week on the salt flats outside of Wendover, Utah. The SCTA put on another great event, the salt condition was great for racing, and we're already planning the return trip in 2022. Who knows, maybe even with a race car? Land Speed Racing is surely addictive. Hear all the stories from the trip, along with the Overselling Adjective, Automotive Trivia, and more on this speedy episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

We recap our trip to the 2021 Bonneville Speed Week on the salt flats outside of Wendover, Utah. The SCTA put on another great event, the salt condition was great for racing, and we're already planning the return trip in 2022. Who knows, maybe even with a race car? Land Speed Racing is surely addictive. Hear all the stories from the trip, along with the Overselling Adjective, Automotive Trivia, and more on this speedy episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003, Dave Perewitz has been creating world-class custom American V-twins since the 1970s. Jody Perewitz, Dave's daughter, grew up in the business and her life revolves around American-made street bikes.A decade ago, they developed an interest in land-speed racing that quickly grew into a passion. Today Jody holds 16 AMA land speed records, all on American motorcycles. But that's just the tip of the iceberg of their story, which begins in the 1960s. Tune in to hear the rest of the story!Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

Louise Ann Noeth, better known as Landspeed Louise returns to Cars Yeah to share her newest book titled Bonneville Salt Flats, a history and story about land speed racers on the salt.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Larry Coleman is America's most successful sidecar road racer and the holder of several land-speed records. Erin Sills set the world record for the fastest woman on a conventional motorcycle at 237.274 mph in 2019, and the multi-time record holder was named the AMA Female Athlete of the Year in 2014. Both have achieved greatness, but there is so much more to their stories.Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

What's it like to be on a motorbike doing close to 400kph? Plus, does stem cell therapy work for sport and exercise injuries?

What's it like to be on a motorbike doing close to 400kph? Plus, does stem cell therapy work for sport and exercise injuries?

(07-04-2018) - Randy checks in with Hot Rod Bob Beck on the latest car news, then he shares interviews from the Ghostbusters Fan Fest at the Sony Studios, chatting with singer Ray Parker Jr, and a new segment called..."123 Seconds with Dan Aykroyd*!!     Then he talks with actor Steve Tash who played the bully with the 67 Camaro in the movie "Christine!"    Let's just say his role in the movie didn't end well!    

What's it like to be on a motorbike doing close to 400kph? Plus, does stem cell therapy work for sport and exercise injuries?

What's it like to be on a motorbike doing close to 400kph? Plus, does stem cell therapy work for sport and exercise injuries?

  WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE OF WHEELZ UP RADIO PRESENTED BY SASSY RACING ENGINES. WE HAVE A TRULY EPIC SHOW COMING UP THIS WEEK.. WE HAVE A SPECIAL CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF THE SHOW.. YES OUR OWN AMANDA BOICESCO IS CELEBRATING HER 21ST BIRTHDAY.. AND WE HAVE A SPECIAL SURPRISE IN STORE FOR HER.. ALSO JOINING IS WILL BE THE BIG BOSS AT ONE LAP OF AMERICA. YES I AM TALKING ABOUT BROCK YATES JR. WE WILL BE PREVIEWING 1 LAP 2017. AND WE ALSO WILL HAVE PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RACER. LAND SPEED RACER. AND THE WORLDS FASTEST FEMALE RACER. VALERIE THOMPSON.. 7 TIME LAND SPEED RECORD HOLDER. AND HOLDS THE TITLE OF WORLDS FASTEST FEMALE MOTORCYCLE RACER. WE ALSO WELCOME THE RETURN, OF THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST.. SHE IS GETTING READY FOR HER TRIUMPHANT RETURN ENGAGEMENT. STRAIGHT FROM THE BARBATO WORLD RACING HEADQUARTERS.. KELLI BARBATO WILL BE JOING US!! WE CANT WAIT TO KICK OFF THIS WEEKS SHOW.. WE HOPE THAT YOU CAN JOIN US LIVE THIS COMING WEDS NIGHT.. WE KICK IT ALL OFF AT 7PM EST.WWW.BLOGTALKRADIO.COM/WHEELZUPRADIO. YOU CAN BE PART OF THE SHOW AND SPEAK WITH OUR GUESTS.. 347 826 7505.. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK LIVE INTERACTIVE SHOW. AND YOU CAN SEND US A QUESTION WHEELZUPRADIO@OUTLOOK.COM BE SURE TO TUNE IN AND CHECK US OUT LIVE!!

Our guests today are Delvene Manning with the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials and Bill Woods of Sodium Distortion. We're talking Land Speed Racing and how you can play a part in it even if you don't want to race yourself. Another new year has arrived, but last month brought forth more news than you can shake an empty champagne bottle at. It's a light calendar which leaves us more time for our interviewees. And of course, we close with some interesting tips and tricks. Cheers!

Peter Vincent is an artist, author, and photographer who’s been working with the landscape at the Bonneville Salt Flats for over 20 years, and 40 years of Photographic Art, combining it with the Sub-Culture of Land Speed Racing and the Pop-Culture of the American Hot Rod. He’s a regular on the salt every August for “Speed Week” and never misses this gathering, ever. He’s published numerous books on the automobile and his work has been displayed in museums across the country including many permanent collections. His fourth book, The Bonneville Salt Flats, 20 Years of Photography was released in the fall of 2013. Peter’s fifth book, The Rolling Bones is now available. His images have been published in many magazine including The Rodder’s Journal, Hop Up, Hot Rod and American Rodder. His iconic 7 Coupes photograph, taken in 2002, appeared on the cover of Hop Up magazine. One of Peter’s photographs hangs in my home.

Adam and Matt take listener calls and messages about beginning to starting a build, how Penn Jillette fits in his car, and land speed records. If you would like to write in or see pictures discussed on the show, visit CarCastShow.com. Also follow us @CarCastShow. And don't forget to watch Adam and Matt take a walk around the 2015 Lexus RC F. Video out Tuesday. Producer: Chris Laxamana

Peter Vincent is an artist, author, and photographer who’s been working with the landscape at the Bonneville Salt Flats for over 20 years, combining it with the Sub-Culture of Land Speed Racing and the Pop-Culture of the American Hot Rod. He’s a regular on the salt every August for “Speed Week” and never misses this gathering, ever. He’s published numerous books on the automobile and his work has been displayed in museums across the country including many permanent collections. His fourth book, The Bonneville Salt Flats, 20 Years of Photography was released in the fall of 2013. Peter’s fifth book, The Rolling Bones is due out in the late fall of 2015. His images have been published in many magazine including The Rodder’s Journal and American Rodder. One of Peter’s photographs hangs in my home.

What is it like to compete for a land speed record on a motorcycle? Tom Borcherdt visits with Travis to describe it for us. Listen in and see if you’ve got what it takes!    www.landracing.com Southern California Timing Association http://www.scta-bni.org/ Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials http://bonnevillespeedtrials.com/