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What truly changed at Le Mans when the 2000s began—and why did teams abandon open cockpits just as speeds stayed sky high? We invited author and photographer John Brooks to walk us through the decade he chronicles in Le Mans: The Official History 2000–2009, and his trackside vantage point delivers a rare blend of technical clarity and human detail. From Audi's R8 and R10 TDI era to Peugeot's blistering 908, we explore how diesel power, aero efficiency, and rule changes made reliability the ultimate performance edge.John pulls back the curtain on the engineering trade-offs that redefined endurance racing: the gains in safety that came with closed cockpits, the pit stop calculations that win 24-hour fights, and the unsung collaboration between European operations and American squads like Champion Racing. He also shares how he inherited the official history project from the legendary Quentin Spurring, why the 2000–2009 window stands on its own, and how writing the story with his own photographs turns a coffee-table book into a time machine.We keep the wrenches turning beyond the track. Jeff breaks down the easiest cars to work on—Toyota Corolla and Camry, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Silverado, Honda Accord, and Mazda MX-5—spotlighting accessible engine bays, abundant parts, and weekend-friendly maintenance. Then we climb into the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, a thoughtful family hauler with stow-and-go versatility, a smooth 3.6L V6, available AWD, and cabin tech that keeps everyone calm mile after mile.If you're searching for Le Mans history, Audi vs Peugeot, prototype safety, and real-world car advice in one place, you're home. Hit play, subscribe for more smart car talk, and share this episode with the racing fan or DIYer in your life. Got a favorite 2000s Le Mans memory or a go-to easy-to-fix car? Tell us—we'll feature the best on the show.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
Ele não conquistou títulos ou vitórias na Fórmula 1, mas hoje, o ex-piloto é um capítulo importante da história do automobilismo mundial. Nascido em Paris, filho de pai brasileiro e mãe francesa, ele carregava no macacão e em seus carros a bandeira brasileira na maioria das corridas. Nano, como é carinhosamente chamado pela família e amigos, vai completar 100 anos no próximo dia 7 de dezembro. Ele é um pioneiro do Brasil no automobilismo mundial. Marcio Arruda, da RFI em Paris Conhecido pelos europeus como Da Silva desde os tempos em que entrava nos cockpits e acelerava os mais diversos carros de competição, Nano foi o terceiro piloto do Brasil na história da Fórmula 1. Ele se aventurou nos gloriosos, e não menos perigosos, anos 50 da F1. Antes dele, apenas Chico Landi e Gino Bianco tinham representado o Brasil na categoria. Fritz D'Orey, que também competiu na F1 naquela década, estreou oficialmente na categoria apenas em 1959, quatro anos depois de Hermano. Numa Fórmula 1 tecnológica, com investimentos milionários e pilotos famosos, Hermano destoa do que a categoria se transformou. Vive sossegado num balneário francês, aproveitando o que a vida tem de melhor: viver! De sua residência em Biarritz, cidade com 26 mil habitantes no litoral Atlântico, no sudoeste da França, a 40 quilômetros da fronteira com a Espanha, o ex-piloto de F1 gentilmente concedeu uma entrevista exclusiva e falou sobre automobilismo. Mesmo com a idade quase centenária, Hermano da Silva Ramos lembrou episódios marcantes de sua carreira no automobilismo e corridas de Fórmula 1 que disputou nos anos 50. Ele concedeu a entrevista em francês, já que mora na França há 60 anos. Nano alinhou em sete Grandes Prêmios oficiais de F1 em 1955 e 1956, todos pela antiga equipe Gordini. Ele acelerou em circuitos lendários, como Silverstone, o antigo traçado de Monza, com as curvas inclinadas, Reims, local do primeiro GP da França na história da categoria, e Monte Carlo, local do seu melhor resultado na Fórmula 1. Primeiros pontos “Eu fiz o quinto lugar no Grande Prêmio de Mônaco de 1956. Foi formidável!”, lembra Nano, que foi o piloto da escuderia Gordini mais bem classificado naquela corrida. Por 14 anos, Hermano foi o piloto do Brasil com mais pontos na Fórmula 1; a marca só foi superada no GP da Alemanha de 1970, quando Emerson Fittipaldi, que fazia sua segunda corrida na F1, terminou em quarto lugar em Hockenheim. Curiosamente, antes dos dois pontos conquistados por Hermano pela quinta colocação em Mônaco, Chico Landi havia terminado o GP da Argentina na quarta colocação, o que daria a ele três pontos no campeonato mundial de 1956. O detalhe é que, naquela corrida em Buenos Aires, a última de Landi na F1, ele precisou dividir a pilotagem da Maserati com o italiano Gerino Gerini. De acordo com o regulamento da época, em situações assim, cada piloto receberia metade dos pontos. Por isso, Landi ficou apenas com 1,5 pontos. Além dessas sete corridas, Nano disputou outros oito GPs não oficiais entre 1956 e 1959; ora com um Gordini, ora com uma Maserati. Da Silva também acelerou nos circuitos de Aintree e Goodwood, ambos na Inglaterra. Leia tambémJustiça britânica acolhe ação de Felipe Massa sobre título da F1 de 2008 e indenização milionária Na década dominada pelo pentacampeão Juan Manuel Fangio, com pilotos espetaculares, como Alberto Ascari, Jack Brabham e Stirling Moss, e grandes nomes como Mike Hawthorn, Giuseppe Farina, Luigi Musso, Luigi Villoresi, Birabongse Bhanubandh – filho do rei da Tailândia e popularmente conhecido como príncipe Bira – e Peter Collins, Hermano da Silva Ramos lembra das amizades que fez nas pistas. “Eu era muito amigo do Fangio, que era o maior piloto de todos. Mas o Stirling Moss também era muito bom. Para mim, ele era melhor. Fora da Fórmula 1, lembro que venci o Stirling Moss numa corrida de Gran Turismo. Naquela prova, eu tinha um bom carro da Ferrari”, lembrou. “O Fangio é considerado o melhor, mas para mim o melhor é Stirling Moss. Quando ele correu contra o Fangio, o argentino já era mais velho e experiente. Aí deram preferência ao Fangio com os carros que dominavam na época; as Mercedes sobravam nas corridas. Então, deram a Fangio o melhor carro e ele ganhou aquele campeonato mundial”, explicou Nano, se referindo à temporada de 1955, que teve Fangio como campeão – o terceiro dos cinco títulos do argentino – e Moss como vice, ambos pilotos da Mercedes. Aliás, o pentacampeonato de Fangio foi um recorde que durou 46 anos. Somente em 2003 é que a marca do sul-americano foi quebrada; naquele ano, o alemão heptacampeão mundial Michael Schumacher alcançou seu sexto título de F1. Fórmula 1 atual Engana-se quem pensa que o ex-piloto não acompanha mais a Fórmula 1. Ele ainda assiste a corridas e faz críticas; positivas e negativas. “A Fórmula 1 hoje é muito mais segura. Mas na época em que eu competi, a categoria era mais divertida. Hoje, a F1 se tornou monótona; são sempre os mesmos que ganham as corridas”, afirmou o mais velho piloto vivo da história da Fórmula 1, que vai completar 100 anos no domingo, dia 7 de dezembro. Em sua carreira no automobilismo, além do Gordini e da Maserati, Hermano também guiou outro lendário carro italiano de corridas. “Eu guiei para a Ferrari em competições de Gran Turismo e ganhei corridas, uma inclusive contra o Stirling Moss, que estava de Aston Martin. Em Le Mans, eu quebrei o recorde de melhor volta da pista na época. Fui melhor que todo mundo, mas infelizmente o carro quebrou”, contou Nano, que em 1959 competiu nas 24 Horas de Le Mans com a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa em parceria com o britânico Cliff Allison. Além dessa corrida, Nano disputou outras três edições das 24 Horas de Le Mans, no circuito de La Sarthe, na França, naquela década. Na segunda vez que competiu na lendária pista francesa, em 1955, aconteceu a maior tragédia do automobilismo mundial – o acidente fatal do francês Pierre Levegh, que guiava uma Mercedes 300 SLR, provocou a morte de mais de 80 pessoas e ferimentos em outras 120 que estavam no circuito. Hermano saiu ileso daquela prova. Conselho de Enzo Ferrari Apesar de ter sido piloto oficial da Gordini, tendo vencido quatro corridas fora da F1 pela equipe francesa (Paris Cup/1955, Montlhery/1955, Montlhery/1956 e Tour de France/1956), Nano demonstra orgulho de ter guiado para a Ferrari. Até hoje lembra uma conversa que teve com Enzo Ferrari, fundador da lendária equipe italiana. “O Enzo me chamou para conversar. Ele me deu dois conselhos: mantenha-se na pista e seja rápido. Ele me disse que não iria falar sobre isso novamente. Ele falou que se eu quisesse ganhar deveria fazer dessa forma ou, então, ele me colocaria para fora. Eu fui lá e ganhei a corrida seguinte”, recordou. Leia tambémJovem brasileiro Rafael Câmara é aposta da Ferrari para futuro da F1 “No Gran Turismo, todos os carros eram equivalentes. Havia 15 carros da Ferrari e eu superei todos. Eu pude correr e fazer meu melhor. Eu ganhei na Bélgica, em Spa, que era o mais difícil do mundo”, lembra com orgulho. Brasileiro parisiense? Nascido na capital francesa em 1925, Hermano passou a infância e adolescência no Rio de Janeiro. Perguntado se disputava corridas com as cores da França ou do Brasil, o ex-piloto não ficou em cima do muro: “Eu corria pelo Brasil.” O fato de ter nascido fora do Brasil não faz dele “menos” brasileiro do que outros que aceleraram na F1, como os campeões Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet e Ayrton Senna. Nelsinho Piquet, que já competiu na F1, e Max Wilson, que foi piloto de testes na categoria, nasceram na Alemanha e são incrivelmente brasileiros. Outros estrangeiros também nasceram em um país e vestiram a bandeira de outro, como o holandês Max Verstappen, que nasceu na Bélgica. Outro campeão da F1, Jochen Rindt nasceu na Alemanha, mas carregava a bandeira da Áustria. A paixão pelo esporte a motor foi despertada em Hermano ainda no Rio de Janeiro nos anos 40. Uma das primeiras corridas que disputou foi o Circuito da Praça Paris, no Rio de Janeiro, em 1948. A curiosidade daquela prova foi que a competição precisou ser interrompida para que o então presidente do Brasil, Eurico Gaspar Dutra, pudesse passar pelo local para viajar a Petrópolis. Naquela época, o Rio de Janeiro era a capital da República e abrigava o poder executivo federal. Retomada a corrida, Hermano terminou na quarta colocação. Na década seguinte, foi convidado a disputar corridas na Europa. O que aconteceu depois já faz parte da história. Hermano da Silva Ramos deixou o automobilismo aos 35 anos. Depois de pendurar o capacete, se dedicou a outras áreas de trabalho, longe das pistas. Mas a paixão pelo esporte a motor perdura até hoje. No final da entrevista exclusiva concedida à RFI, Hermano mandou um recado em português para os torcedores e amantes da velocidade. “Sinto que sou muito mais brasileiro do que francês no automobilismo. Muito obrigado e até logo, amigos da Fórmula 1. Tchau!”, disse Nano, um dos pioneiros a erguer a bandeira brasileira a muitos quilômetros por hora nas pistas europeias.
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Nigel's guest today is Charlie Martin. Charlie is a British professional racing driver and transgender rights activist. She is a trailblazer in the world of motorsport. She uses her platform to educate about inclusion in sport and raise awareness about trans issues. Her own personal journey has been a difficult one and even though she knew she was trans at an early age it wasn't until she reached the age of thirty that she was finally able to follow her dreams and transition. Her dream now is to make LGBTQ+ history as the first transgender driver to compete in (and win) the iconic Le Mans race.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan's greatest drivers, his career has spanned from Toyota's Junior program to becoming one of F1's most insane drivers, to eventually becoming a staple of Toyota Gazoo Racing's prototype where he's won Le Mans like 100 times, […]
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McLAREN DISQUALIFIED FROM LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX! VERSTAPPEN NOW HAS A REAL SHOT AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP. DID LCH SIMPLY HAVE A SENIOR MOMENT? THE FIA DEFEND F1 MARSHALL INTERVENTION AND...FERNANDO DOES NOT LIKE THE VEGAS GRAND PRIX IN. NOVEMBER! THE NASIR HAMEED CORNER HAS MORE CLASSIC F1 HISTORY AND, OUR INTERVIEW...CARLOS BOBADA , ATLANTIC SERIES TEAM OWNER. MAX VERSTAPPEN: “Everything went really smooth today and we did well to keep the tyres alive. It was great to get the win here and we had a very good day. The last few laps were very strong, we made no mistakes and had good communication with the pit wall throughout. Our start was really good and Lando was a bit late on the brakes. It was important to get ahead as we were able to then do our own thing and stay really consistent. During the race, the Mediums felt better than expected and we did a decent stint first which made things easier when we got on to the Hard compound. It was a good race for us, we had good pace and everything worked really well. For the next few races we just need to do the best we can and keep trying to win as many races until the end of the year and maximise everything we can. I had fun out there today.” LAURENT MEKIES, CEO & Team Principal “Everyone in the Team and back in Milton Keynes can be proud. The car was fast at a track where we struggled a bit last year and this weekend no one had time to properly prepare because Thursday's practice was somewhat disturbed, as was FP3. The car was fast, our tyre management was up to the job and our execution was very strong. When Max needed to push, he did and was able to bring more to the table. This is a race like no other with the low temperatures and the track layout and tonight, Max and the Team mastered it. As for the start, Max is unbeatable when it comes to this sort of move, so we are no longer surprised! But there were a few critical moments in the race, when George pitted while we and Lando stayed out, but everyone managed it to perfection. As for Yuki, we paid the price for what happened yesterday. Today, we made it, a win is a win, so now we will reset and look ahead to Qatar with the same objective of extracting everything from our package.” George Kurtz becomes co-owner of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team through minority acquisition in Toto Wolff ownership entity, appointed Technology Advisor. Business innovator and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner invests in the future of the Mercedes- Las Vegas, NV, and Brackley, UK – November 20, 2025 – The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and George Kurtz, CEO and Founder of CrowdStrike, today announced that Kurtz has become a co-owner of the team and been appointed Technology Advisor. Through his personal acquisition of a 15% minority interest in the ownership entity controlled by Toto Wolff, which holds one-third of the team in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and INEOS, Kurtz joins Mercedes-Benz, INEOS, and Toto Wolff in the team's long-term ownership group. Kurtz also joins the team's strategic steering committee alongside Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG Ola Källenius, INEOS Group Founder and Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Toto Wolff. The governance of the team remains unchanged, and Wolff continues in all existing executive roles. Kurtz is an accomplished endurance racer and globally respected business leader who has built the most successful AI cybersecurity company of the modern era. As an entrepreneur, technologist, and S&P 500 CEO, he's established and scaled world-class innovation and teams. Kurtz's combination of experience uniquely spans cybersecurity, large-scale technology operations, and professional motorsport. In his advisory capacity, Kurtz will support the team's innovation and technology strategy, with a focus on the intersection of competitive motorsport, data analytics, and performance. He will also work to grow the team's ecosystem across the U.S. and global technology sectors, and to secure competitive advantage and investment from new tech partners. "Winning in racing and cybersecurity requires speed, precision, and innovation. Milliseconds matter. Execution counts. Data wins,” said George Kurtz, CrowdStrike Founder and CEO. “Technology is reshaping competitive advantage and human capability everywhere, including motorsport. I'm excited to help the team securely accelerate forward.” Kurtz's ownership builds on years of strategic partnership since CrowdStrike became a Global Partner with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in 2019. This strategic partnership continues, with CrowdStrike providing AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that protect the team's technology infrastructure. Welcoming George Kurtz to the team, Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff commented: “George's background is unusual in its breadth: he's a racer, a loyal sporting ambassador for Mercedes-AMG, and an exceptional entrepreneur. He understands both the demands of racing and the realities of building and scaling technology businesses. That combination brings specific insight that is increasingly relevant to the future of Formula One.” ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO, ARTISTS EQUITY AND WHISPER TEAM UP WITH MARK STEWART PRODUCTIONS FOR ADRIAN NEWEY F1 DOCUMENTARY. Silverstone, UK, 20 November 2025: – Aston Martin Aramco, The Whisper Group and Mark Stewart Productions (MSP) today announced an exciting collaboration with Artists Equity to deliver Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in F1® (working title), a documentary telling the incredible story of Adrian Newey, the world's greatest ever race car designer, as he sets out on his ambitious journey of advancing Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team to the front of the grid. The documentary will be produced in collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco and F1®. With an extraordinary 12 World Constructors' Championships and 14 World Drivers' Championships to his credit, F1 fans revere Adrian as an era-defining genius. Turbulence follows Newey into the next chapter of his career after he surprised the motorsports world at the beginning of 2025 by leaving Red Bull to join Aston Martin Aramco. Given his unprecedented run of success over the last three decades, the expectations and pressure as he joins Aston Martin Aramco are sky-high. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the team's Silverstone campus, the film will follow Adrian as he attempts to design a World Championship challenging car for the relentlessly ambitious British brand, led by owner Lawrence Stroll. This contemporary narrative will be intercut with scenes exploring the triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Adrian's truly astonishing career. Turbulence will transcend motorsport and explore universal human themes of ambition, sacrifice, tragedy, and redemption. Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team: “When Mark Stewart approached me about making a docu film, whilst flattered I was initially not sure whether to accept. However, one of the touching things about my 2017 autobiography is the number of letters I have received, relaying how much the book had sparked their interest in and appreciation of the design and engineering that goes into racing cars, how interactive the car design is with the drivers, and how much success is about mindset. “Hopefully this film can portray the passion, the working practice, the strength of mind that is involved in bringing an F1 car to the grid. The film charts the challenges I have faced in joining a new team in early March to prepare for what is arguably the biggest regulation change in F1 history. It also delves into the story behind my career up to this point and how it has helped to prepare me for this enormous challenge. “It's been a wild ride so far, but F1 never stands still. I hope that the film will capture some of that restless energy, and our constant drive towards improved performance.”
Neste episódio do Em Ponto, Carlos Garcia e Gabriel Gavinelli analisam os primeiros treinos livres em Las Vegas, com Lando Norris novamente à frente e os velhos problemas com tampas de bueiro voltando a assombrar o circuito urbano, levantando dúvidas sobre segurança e fluidez da programação.No segundo bloco, o foco é o desempenho de Gabriel Bortoleto na sexta-feira, avaliando ritmo de corrida, adaptação ao traçado e o que os dados de longo stint indicam para o restante do fim de semana.E ainda: Toto Wolff vende parte de suas ações na Mercedes, a FIA confirma a brecha explorada pela Red Bull, e a Porsche Brasil assume o papel de abrir oficialmente a programação das 24 Horas de Le Mans.
Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. Patrick Long … widely recognized as one of America's most successful endurance racers, with an impressive legacy at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Porsche's only American factory driver for many years, Patrick competed in 15 attempts from 2004-2019 at the helm of Porsche GT-class entries. He achieved class victories in 2004 and 2007, showcasing his skill, consistency, and deep understanding of endurance racing. Known for his smooth driving style and strategic mindset, Patrick became a staple presence on the Circuit de la Sarthe, representing Porsche with distinction and helping solidify the brand's dominance in GT racing. His Le Mans career reflects not only personal success but also his vital role in strengthening the presence of American drivers on the world endurance racing stage. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Patrick Long: America's Endurance Racing Star 01:42 Patrick Long's Early Racing Years 04:15 Racing in Europe and Early Challenges 06:17 The Unique Challenges of Le Mans 11:53 Teammates and Inspirations 21:33 The Porsche Legacy and Racing Career 26:40 Porsche vs Ferrari: A Respectful Rivalry 28:16 Prototypes and Other Opportunities 29:48 Driving the 963: A Modern Challenge 31:03 The Evolution of Le Mans 33:29 Driver's Role in Strategy 35:53 Reflecting on a 20-Year Career 37:35 Crowd Q&A: Social Media and Racing, The F1 Movie, and more! 47:30 Le Mans Legacy and Lessons 48:27 Historic Racing and Future Plans 50:40 Conclusion and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.
Zapraszamy na historię człowieka, który w kowbojskim kapeluszu i z poważną wadą serca, zrewolucjonizował amerykańską motoryzację. Faceta, który na przekór lekarzom, losowi i Enzo Ferrarimu udowodnił, że z odrobiną szaleństwa można stworzyć legendę.Od biednego farmera z Teksasu po konstruktora Forda GT40. Shelby był ( i jest) ucieleśnieniem amerykańskiego snu na czterech kołach.W tym odcinku opowiemy, jak narodziła się Cobra, jak powstał Ford GT40, który upokorzył Ferrari na Le Mans, i jak człowiek z przeszczepionym sercem stał się symbolem odwagi, ryzyka i wolności.
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VEGAS THE LAST BIG PARTY OF THE F1 SEASON, CAN NORRIS CONTINUE DOMINATING? WILL PIASTRI THROW IN THE TOWEL? AND… FERNANDO CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 2026 CAR! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR HAMEED…THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW…STEVE ROBERTSON…KIMI RAIKKONEN'S MANAGER. Olivier Jansonnie named Head of Stellantis Motorsport, Jean-Marc Finot to retire. VERSAILLES, November 17, 2025 – Olivier Jansonnie is appointed Head of Stellantis Motorsport, effective 2026, January 31st. He will report to Emanuele Cappellano, Head of Enlarged Europe, European Brands and Stellantis Pro One. Olivier will replace Jean-Marc Finot who has elected to retire, they will work together during this transition period. A graduate from Centrale-Supélec, Olivier Jansonnie is rich in more than 25 years of international experience in motorsport leading technical teams in different categories from LMP1, Hypercar, DTM, WRC, WRX and Cross-Country. Starting his career at Peugeot Sport in 1998, Olivier moved to Mitsubishi in 2003 leading the development of the Lancer WRC, then contributed as freelance to many programs in WRC or Endurance for Peugeot, including Le Mans 2009 win. In 2012, he became head of vehicle development at BMW, supervising Design Office, Aerodynamics development and Quality engineering for all BMW Group motorsport activities. Back to Peugeot Sport in 2016 as Technical Director & Automotive Project Director, he led the technical team for Peugeot Sport programs: Cross-Country (Dakar), WRX and e-WRX. Since 2020, he leads the Endurance program for Stellantis Motorsport while being the team principal of the Peugeot Total Energies Team. “I am pleased to have Olivier Jansonnie leading Stellantis Motorsport in Europe. His strong expertise and wide knowledge of all racing activities will play a critical role in supporting each brand involved in motorsport. I want also to thank Jean-Marc Finot for his dedication to build and develop a strong Stellantis Motorsport team, achieving many victories, 2 world titles and enabling the development of iconic high-performance vehicles across many brands.” said Emanuele Cappellano. “Motorsport has always been a cornerstone of the automotive industry, shaping the legacy of Stellantis brands through iconic victories. As we enter a new era of global championships, my mission is clear: to cultivate talent and expertise that will keep our brands at the forefront of innovation and performance. I extend my gratitude to Jean-Marc Finot for his support and Emanuele Cappellano for his trust. Backed by our passionate, competitive, and talented teams, I am ready to take on this challenge with determination and make our colors shine brighter than ever,” said Olivier Jansonnie. Jean-Marc Finot is an automotive and motorsport expert having held multiples positions at Peugeot, PSA, PSA Motorsport then Stellantis Motorsport between 1986 and 2025. During his longtime career in the Group from the 205 GTI to the 9x8, he tuned the 80's Peugeot GTI, developed the 406 chassis before being head of PSA chassis engineering, then head of Innovation. At Stellantis Motorsport, he won two Manufacturer and two driver titles in Formula E for DS, launched the Endurance and Le Mans program for Peugeot, restarted motorsport activities for Citroën, Lancia, Opel and Maserati, developed the Customer Racing business while supporting the creation of high-performance vehicles platforms for Abarth, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, DS and Maserati. His retirement will be effective 2026, Jan 31st. LUKE BROWNING TO HIT THE TRACK IN ABU DHABI FP1 AND YOUNG DRIVER TEST Atlassian Williams Racing is pleased to share that Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning will drive Alex Albon's FW47 in the first free practice session at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and will participate in the end-of-season Young Driver Test. Luke joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy in April 2023 following his stand-out 2022 season where he secured the GB3 Championship and won the 2022 Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award. Since joining the Academy he has continued this upward trajectory, winning the Macau Grand Prix in 2023, also taking pole position and the fastest lap, and finishing the 2024 FIA Formula 3 season in third with two race wins and a podium in Monaco. As part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy's proud tradition of giving young talent a path into F1, Luke has regularly driven in the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) and simulator programmes with the aim of preparing him for the future. He has balanced this with a successful FIA Formula 2 campaign, currently occupying third position in the standings and going into the final two races of the season in a fierce battle for the title. Luke Browning: “It's going to be an unforgettable weekend in Abu Dhabi fighting for the Formula 2 title while getting back behind the wheel of the FW47, and it's a challenge I'm going to relish. The Young Driver Test will give me a final opportunity to help the team prepare for 2026 and I'm looking forward to being part of a Formula 1 weekend for the last time this season. Thank you to everyone at the Driver Academy and Williams for the trust once again.” Sven Smeets, Sporting Director, Atlassian Williams Racing: “Luke's development continues to impress us, and we are looking forward to closing the season with him behind the wheel of the FW47. We have an incredibly talented group of drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and it is important for us to give them the opportunity to progress as they move up the ladder. These final sessions of the season will give Luke another valuable chance to learn from Alex and Carlos, the wider team, and further embed with our trackside operation as he looks towards a bright future.” Mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP to Make Post-Restoration Debut at 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Harry Segrave beside the Sunbeam 1000 HP. (Photo: Courtesy of the National Motor. Museum) PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (November 12, 2025) — The mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP, the first car to achieve a land speed record of 200 mph, has been asleep for over 90 years. But a team of restorers at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, England, is now in the process of gently waking this giant—and if all goes as planned, the restored beast will make its US debut at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance before attempting a centennial run at Daytona the following spring. “The process of restoring a one-off car like this takes real dedication,” noted Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “There is no pattern to be followed. It takes time and research, effort and expertise. We are thrilled to know that the National Motor Museum intends to send the restored car to Pebble Beach, to share with enthusiasts here.” The Sunbeam 1000 HP was built to compete in the race for speed. The 100 mph barrier was first broken in 1904, and then it took more than two decades to reach 150 mph—a record Malcolm Campbell achieved in July of 1925 at the wheel of a Sunbeam 350 HP. The Sunbeam 1000 HP, crafted around two of the marque's powerful 22.4-liter Matabele aero engines placed to the fore and aft of the vehicle, came into being less than two years later and proved to be revolutionary. Driving it on the smooth sands of Daytona Beach on March 29, 1927, Harry Segrave recorded a speed of 203.79 mph. “This car has been at Beaulieu since before I was born and feels like a member of the family, but one I never expected to run again,” said Ralph, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. “Watching the restoration take place has been fascinating as it has revealed so much I never knew about the car. It will be quite a thrill to have the car at Pebble Beach and is a great opportunity for us to wave the flag for the National Motor Museum!” The car's restoration is now well underway. The rear engine has already been disassembled, re-machined, restored, and refitted into the frame—and it was first fired up before an adoring crowd at the Beaulieu International Autojumble in early September. The museum team is now focused on restoring the front engine. When that, too, is back together and in place, the bodywork, which has already been restored, will be reinstalled. “Over the last three and a half years, the Museum's team have worked tirelessly to make the mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP roar again, with help from a wide range of supporters, stakeholders and heritage engineering specialists,” said Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum. “Having experienced the first of the car's remarkable engines running once more, we are all now thrilled at the prospect of the Sunbeam returning to the United States for the first time in a century.” John, the second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, was a motoring pioneer, who campaigned for the rights of early motorists. In the 1950s, his son Edward founded what is now the National Motor Museum to honor him, and that museum shares a long history with the Pebble Beach Concours. Edward first showed a car—his 1913 Alfonso Hispano-Suiza—at Pebble Beach in 1981, and the following year, he donated the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy, which the Concours presents annually to the best British car shown on its competition field. Ralph, the current Lord Montagu, was in attendance at the Concours this year. To learn more about the National Motor Museum and its efforts to restore the Sunbeam 1000 HP, go to www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/USA.
Een diner op de Noordpool, kite-skiën op Antarctica of racen op een vulkaan; vermogenden kiezen steeds vaker de meest extreme ‘luxepedities'. Henry Reid had de Matterhorn ‘gebeast' door binnen zes uur naar boven en weer naar beneden te klimmen, en zocht nu naar een nieuwe uitdaging. Zo belandde de eenenveertigjarige op een speedboat die met tachtig kilometer per uur over de Noorse Trollfjord suisde, voorzien van survivalpak, skiboots en ski's om de verse sneeuw uit te proberen. De projectontwikkelaar uit Berkshire had samen met een groep vrienden wekenlang getraind voor de drie uur lange klim – en afdaling – van een 650 meter hoge berg te beklimmen, door kakelverse sneeuw. ‘Ik wist dat dit een van de fysiek uitdagendste dingen was die ik ooit zou doen,' zegt hij. De wandeling door de sneeuw vol kick-turns en zigzags, met ‘skins' op hun ski's om de helling op te kunnen lopen, was uitputtend. Maar volgens Reid was het het waard toen ze bij de ijzige afgrond aankwamen en zich ‘konden voorstellen hoe de Scandinaviërs op de mythen van de Walkuren waren gekomen'. Toen ze na de terugreis door sneeuw tot aan hun middel weer bij de boot aankwamen was het tijd voor een bezoek aan een plaatselijke herberg genaamd Metro, naar zijn oorsprong als meteorologiestation. Na een diner bereid door een Italiaanse chef kwam de eigenaar van Metro, Matthias, ‘naar ons toe en zei: “Als jullie nog nooit het noorderlicht hebben gezien, moet je nu even naar buiten gaan,”' vertelt Reid. ‘De hemel werd groen, met witte en blauwe strepen; het was de perfecte afsluiting van een perfecte dag.” Het is de norm van een nieuw soort reiziger om met extreme vakanties de grenzen van het menselijke uithoudingsvermogen op te zoeken, op zowel fysiek als mentaal vlak. Dit zijn niet het soort avonturiers die in juni 2023 in de zwarte, ijzige diepte van de Atlantische Oceaan omkwamen in de Titan-onderzeeër van Ocean Gate. Denk eerder aan de techbro's uit de film Mountainhead van Jesse Armstrong, die in identieke oranje skipakken de top van een berg in Utah beklimmen en daar neerstrijken om uit te rusten en hun netto vermogens met elkaar te vergelijken. Niet alleen de sneeuw was diep, maar ook hun portefeuille. Gewoontjes Nu recente rapporten aantonen dat de Mount Everest te vol en vervuild raakt – en dergelijke klimsessies inmiddels zo populair zijn dat ze te gewoontjes zijn geworden voor vermogende wereldmigranten – krijgen onaangeraakte bergtoppen, de krochten van de zee en zelfs de ruimte steeds meer aantrekkingskracht. Neem Henry Cookson. Hij begon een nieuwe carrière waarbij hij anderen meeneemt naar het einde van de wereld en – als het meezit – weer terug. ‘Ik was een bankier met overgewicht die veel te veel tijd doorbracht in de Londense cafés. Mijn leven veranderde toen ik een uitnodiging ontving voor de Scott Dunn Polar Challenge,' vertelt hij vanaf de top van een alp, waar hij eindelijk tijd heeft mij telefonisch te woord te staan. Hij won de race van 580 kilometer naar de magnetische noordpool en brak met zijn tijd van elf dagen het parcoursrecord. Vervolgens wandelde en kiteski'de hij naar het zuidelijke punt van onbereikbaarheid – het punt in Antarctica dat in alle richtingen het verst van de zee ligt. Op 19 januari 2007, 48 dagen na het vertrek van het Novolazarevskaya-station, vestigde hij met zijn drie teamgenoten een wereldrecord; ze waren de eersten die de plek bereikten zonder gebruik te maken van motorvoertuigen. ‘Als je de juiste mensen om je heen hebt kan je de meest wonderbaarlijke dingen bereiken’ ‘Ik wist helemaal niet hoe je een poolexpeditie ondernam. Ik kon niet langlaufen en was zeker niet fit. Maar als je de juiste mensen om je heen hebt kan je de meest wonderbaarlijke dingen bereiken,' vertelt hij. Met zijn bedrijf Cookson Adventures, dat hij na die reis oprichtte, kunnen klanten overal heen. Zo biedt hij een diner op de Noordpool aan, waarbij klanten vanuit Canada, waar het ijs dik genoeg is, naar het poolgebied reizen, en in een zogeheten jump plane naar de Noordpool vliegen, waar ze vervolgens naar een gedekte tafel op het ijs skydiven. ‘Sommige cliënten kunnen al skydiven, anderen worden aan een expert vastgemaakt,' vertelt Cookson.Het ijs rondom de noordpool drijft rond en het is best een opgave om in te schatten welke richting het op gaat. Het is de bedoeling dat ze zich tegen de tijd dat het kamp staat en de gasten per parachute arriveren precies op de pool bevinden. ‘Iedereen wil een foto waarop de GPS bevestigt dat ze op de pool staan,' legt Cookson uit. Nadat de gasten een nacht op het ijs hebben doorgebracht zet Cooksons team een sauna met koelbad klaar om de gasten goed wakker te krijgen. De prijs: ‘Vanaf 1,2 miljoen dollar [ongeveer 1,04 miljoen euro],' zegt hij, met nadruk op ‘vanaf'. Na een overnachting op de Noordpool naar de sauna en tussen de sessies een duik onder het ijs. – © Cookson Adventures Geen prijslimiet Deze nieuwe niche voor reizen voor amateuravonturiers draagt de vreselijke naam luxepedities. Volgens onderzoek van reisconsulent Grand View bedraagt deze sector wereldwijd al ruim 1,4 biljoen dollar, met een verwachte jaarlijkse groei van 7,9 procent. Zo veel nullen op de rekening vallen in het niet naast de belofte van een ultieme uitdaging. ‘Als er een prijslimiet is, hebben we die nog niet gevonden,' aldus directeur Kevin Jackson van EXP Journeys, die met het Dineh-volk in Noord-Amerika samenwerkt om voor het eerst een expeditie naar de top vande Tower Butte te organiseren, een 300 meter lange rotsachtige toren in Arizona met uitzicht op Lake Powell, om daar vervolgens te kamperen. ‘Zo heb je je privébergtop,' vertelt hij. ‘Het is nooit eerder gedaan. Het uitzicht bij zonsopkomst en zonsondergang is een van de mooiste in de wereld.' Na op de 23 meter lange woonboot Sumerset op Lake Powell te hebben overnacht, wandelen de gasten door de ravijnen naar de rotspilaar. Die beklimmen ze vervolgens van de zuidoostelijke zijde met reeds bevestigde touwen en de Jumartechniek – een soort touwladder. Eenmaal aan de top slaan ze hun kamp op met chef Shon Foster, die een ‘veredelde Navajo-tacomaaltijd' voor ze bereidt. De volgende dag gebruiken ze de touwen om weer naar beneden te abseilen. De laatste dag is minder uitputtend. Die besteden ze bij Amangiri, een post van Aman, de hotelgroep met de filosofie ‘less is more' (totdat je de rekening ziet). De reis kost 20.000 dollar per persoon, uitgaande van een tienkoppige groep. Wrang detail: de dodelijke Titanic-expeditie kostte 250.000 dollar de man. ‘Je wilt niet graag terugkijken en denken: “God, wat had ik dat graag eens geprobeerd”’ Waar komt deze toename in luxepedities vandaan? Voor de techbro-scene van Mountainhead spelen het gevaar voor eigen leven en de kans om jezelf te bewijzen spreken een rol. Maar Geordie Mackay-Lewis en Jimmy Carroll, voormalig kapiteins in het Britse Leger en oprichters van Pelorus, de firma achter Reid's Noorse odyssee, hebben het niet zo op opschepperij en noemen een andere motivatie. ‘Je groeit, ontwikkelt en leert een heleboel over jezelf als je doorzet en jezelf uitdaagt,' legt Carroll uit. ‘Klanten merken vaak dat ze van dit soort reizen weerbaarder worden, meer waardering krijgen voor teamwork onder druk en dat ze, als het leven wordt gereduceerd tot zijn puurste vorm, beter gaan inzien wat er echt toe doet.' Reid stemt hiermee in: ‘Voor mij draait het niet om het patsen. Skiën is een van mijn favoriete bezigheden met vrienden. Je wilt niet graag terugkijken en denken: “God, wat had ik dat graag eens geprobeerd.” Die reis naar Noorwegen wilde ik al jaren maken. Voor mij en mijn vrienden betekent het veel, het gaat niet om de buitenwereld.' Na de zware klim kozen de vrienden ervoor de laatste twee dagen van hun Arctic Elements ski-ervaring over te gaan op heli-skiën, waarbij ze zich op tussen de 600 en 1500 meter hoogte vanuit de helikopter naar beneden lieten vallen. Geprikkeld en uitgedaagd Lauren Ho, reisdirecteur van de wereldwijde lifestylebijbel Wallpaper magazine, beaamt dat veel reizigers verlangen naar ‘vervreemding, ontdekking en de mogelijkheid op tijdens het reizen en geprikkeld en uitgedaagd te worden'. Op weg van Londen naar Saudi-Arabië legt ze uit: ‘Het is nooit zo makkelijk geweest om ergens te komen, maar tegelijkertijd is het nooit zo moeilijk geweest om te weten waarom. Ooit reisden we om de wereld te ontdekken, nu boeken we hotels en restaurants vanwege hun beoordeling op Tripadvisor, allemaal geselecteerd door algoritmen en voor ons gemak geoptimaliseerd. We bewegen ons door de wereld zonder al te veel uitdagingen. De plekken die er echt toe doen – en die ons bijblijven – zijn de plekken die provoceren, die ons confronteren en waar we nog lang na de reis aan terugdenken.' ‘Het is nooit zo makkelijk geweest om ergens te komen, maar tegelijkertijd is het nooit zo moeilijk geweest om te weten waarom’ De door The White Lotus geïnspireerde trend om het nieuwste ‘it'-resort te bezoeken en op sociale media ervaringen met vaak gekunstelde luxe te delen, zet sommige welgestelde reizigers ertoe aan nieuwe horizonten op te zoeken. ‘Voordat het iets werd om te documenteren diende reizen om te ervaren. Men ging niet op reis om in contact te komen met de buitenwereld, maar om eraan te ontsnappen. Het was niet performatief maar persoonlijk. Geen publiek, enkel de spanning om op een plek te komen die niet eens doorhad dat je was gearriveerd.' Luxereizenonsulent en hoofd van Brown en Hudson Philippe Brown is beaamt dat de drukke plekken, bekend van Instagram, er inmiddels ‘goedkoop' uitzien voor rijke reizigers die ze al eerder bezochten. Hij ontwijkt de trendy ervaringen en kiest in plaats daarvan voor ‘zeldzame, ongebruikelijke paden, die juist resoneren met mensen die alles al hebben.' Reisagent Jaclyn Charles, oprichter van Sienna Charles, beklaagt ‘de celebrityvorming van het reizen. Neem bijvoorbeeld Jeff Bezos en Lauren Sánchez.' Het stel vierde hun bruiloft door in Venetië een week lang te feesten op Koru, hun superjacht van 500 miljoen dollar. Charles, die voormalig VS-president George Bush en zangeres Mariah Carey onder haar klanten mag rekenen, biedt reizen op maat aan waarmee men volledig off the grid kan gaan. ‘We hoeven niet naar Mount Everest om iets speciaals te creëren.' Of naar Venetië in een superjacht. ‘Met de juiste gidsen kunnen “extreme” omgevingen veilig worden voor niet- ontdekkingsreizigers' Mackay-Lewis en Carroll merken op dat verbeteringen op het gebied van veiligheid het misschien nog niet makkelijk, maar zeker praktischer maken om vrijwel ieder avontuur aan te gaan – behalve dan naar de maan reizen, maar ook dat is waarschijnlijk slechts een kwestie van tijd. Mackay-Lewis, die op een foto op de Pelorus-website hand in poot staat afgebeeld met een wolf, zegt: ‘Met de juiste gidsen en voorbereiding kunnen “extreme” omgevingen veilig worden voor niet-ontdekkingsreizigers en niet-extreme reizigers.' Zo is het vandaag de dag mogelijk om vier actieve vulkanen in Nicaragua te beklimmen binnen 24 uur, een prestatie die Carroll de ‘Le Mans 24-hour challenge' noemt, ‘maar dan met vulkanen in plaats van auto's. Het gaat om een van de minst bezochte en toch een van de mooiste plekken op aarde, met actieve lavavelden.' 82.000 euro Voor degenen die na deze uitdaging wat willen ontspannen, organiseert Pelorus een uitstapje van een paar dagen naar het privé-eiland Calala, naast de kust van Nicaragua, waar diëtisten, wellness- en herstelexperts beschikbaar zijn. Een avontuur van acht dagen, inclusief de challenge van 24 uur en een week op het eiland, kost vanaf 95.000 dollar (ongeveer 82.000 euro) per persoon, uitgaande van een groep van vier personen. Naast veiligheid speelt voldoening een grote rol. Toen een rijke familie een reis naar de Noordpool aanvroeg, organiseerde Pelorus een pakket met genoeg activiteiten om een hele David Attenborough-documentaire mee te vullen, inclusief pinguïns voor de kleuters, een gletsjerwandeling voor de grootouders en een ijsbeersafari op een Zodiacboot voor het hele gezelschap. Lunch werd geserveerd op de rand van een ijskap, op een grote tafel geflankeerd door met bont beklede stoelen. De tafel is gedekt voor een familite op ‘expeditie’ op de Noordpool. – © Pelorus Reizen naar de noordelijkste plek op aarde zijn niet ongewoon voor Pelorus, wiens reizen op een luxejacht rondom Spitsbergen vanaf 20.000 dollar per persoon (exclusief vlucht) worden aangeboden. Degenen die voet aan wal willen zetten op de Noordpool kunnen eventueel met een OceanSky-schip op reis, waar, als ze weer terug aan boord zijn, de klanten worden vergast op sterrendiner. Zijn dit soort extreme reisjes het geld waard, al maken ze maar een klein deukje in de portemonnee van de een- procenter? ‘Honderd procent!' zegt Mackay-Lewis terwijl hij de zoveelste flinke cheque incasseert. Hij wijst ons op de benodigde creativiteit om uit te blinken op de reismarkt. ‘Als ze naar een normaal luxueus reisbureau gaan en zeggen: “Ik wil naar Namibië,” staat ze waarschijnlijk een standaardrondreis te maken. Er zit geen verhaal achter. Er is geen echte onderdompeling bij inheemse gemeenschappen en geen aandacht voor natuurbehoud.' Donaties Cookson beaamt dat maatschappelijke baten op langere termijn een krachtige prikkel zijn voor luxpeditionisten. Hij wijst erop dat na zulke avonturen de donaties snel volgen – of het nu gaat om weeshuizen, de filantropische stichtingen van de reisorganisaties of om hoge toegangs-/permit-fees voor ‘onbereikbare' locaties die als donatie worden gepresenteerd. Om het Bhutaanse Koninklijke Park Manas te mogen bezoeken, waar men naar de bedreigde Bengaalse tijger en de Aziatische olifant op zoek gaat, of om op nieuwe routes in het heuvelgebied van het Himalayagebergte te wandelen, moeten Cooksons klanten een lokale ngo, school of conservatieproject steunen – bovenop de standaardprijs van 250.000 voor de tiendaagse reis. ‘Het koninklijk huis van Bhutan staat erop dat groepsreizen een duidelijk doel hebben en een bijdrage leveren aan het land,' legt Cookson uit. Henry Cookson op de Antarctic Pole of Inaccessibility. – © Cookson Adventures Zelf doet hij daar graag nog een schepje bovenop. ‘We hebben plannen om een uniek en nooit eerder vertoond eco-kamp te stichten op een prachtige plek in Groenland, een bestemming waar we steeds meer organiseren,' zegt hij. Het gebied ontwikkelt momenteel een internationale toerismesector – zo werd er vorig jaar een nieuw vliegveld geopend, met nog twee in het vooruitzicht. Niet alle welgestelde vakantieaanbieders hebben echter de duurzaamheidsboodschap meegekregen. ‘Sommigen lijkt het helemaal niets te kunnen schelen,' aldus Mackay-Lewis. Dus ‘rekent Pelorus het door aan de klant', met een extra ‘planeetrekening' op elke factuur, en een heffing van 1 procent voor natuurbehoud. Luxpeditionisten moeten er van hen aan geloven – of hun miljoenenbudget voor avonturen ergens anders besteden.
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Christian College Sex Comedy: Part 28 Sandwiches? In 30 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the podcast at Explicit Novels. Some masks hide who we are. Others show who we want to be I could bowl Mercy over with a feather. Rio and I are doing the same social mechanics and come to the same conclusion. There are three reasons to marry a gay guy; 1. money, 2. social pressure and 3. camouflage. Felicity doesn't need the money, so we simply assumed it to be number two. We totally missed the other reason; Felicity is a lesbian. Rio takes it in her slow and easy style. She walks up and puts Felicity in a gentle Mercy, Felicity, Rio sandwich. "I am going to have so much fun breaking you in," Rio whispers affectionately to Felicity. "When you get good at it, I'll let you play with Mercy, she likes to be played with but you have to be firm. Do you like it firm and hard, my most favorite and annoying little Ass-Tramp?" Subtle like a freaking tsunami. Mercy recovers from her shock to nod her head vigorously. "What about Barbie Lynn?" Felicity inquires with velvet hunger. "She's Zane's," Rio informs her. Felicity looks a bit disappointed. "Zane shares her though, so don't expect her to fall in love with you," then leans in and up, "but you'll find out her lips, titties and ass are to die for. Now let's go back to my room and let me show you some things," Rio grins, looks over her shoulder and gives me a wink. Who's room? Barbie Lynn pats my ass then skips after the trio. "We are going to lube up Mercy and try out some of the basics," Rio instructs Felicity. "We'll see what intrigues you then I'll send you home with some toys to practice with and, well, loosen you up a bit. Mercy didn't become fantastic overnight. I had to work on her a lot. See, and the conversation is drowned out by the rest of the students on the floor. No one has batted an eye about Mercy, Rio, and/or Felicity either. Maybe I really am the downfall of the Judeo-Christian tradition after all. Rio is taking responsibility for Mercy. Mercy just stepped out to the World as her true self, a tiny, tiny step anyway. Barbie Lynn is playing Dorm Mother in spades and in a manner way beyond the Handbook's job description. Valarie, Vivian and Iona have gathered together then when Vivian finger-beckons me over. I saunter over to see what's going to go wrong with my life next, and if they have any Tribbles hiding there I'm going to burn the little bastards in the sink. That's not what brings me over. "All the Advocate-candidates have been approached and agreed to serve," Vivian seems amused to inform me. "They want what little ceremony exists to be performed and the Advocates sworn in at 9pm." "Has someone worked on an Oath of Office," I groan. 'To one's self be true', what else can I say? "It seems some of the prelaw students actually had a little contest and they've put something together," Vivian smiles warmly. "It has been downloaded to your phone, it is under Advocate Oath of Office." "Why are you being such a smart ass?" I look her over. "Hasn't my day been bad enough?" "Zane, have you seen your phone log for the past twelve hours?" Vivian asks me. I have been ignoring my phone, in fact. I check it now and I bless those hard working Taiwanese and the huge memory capacity they've put in my global lifeline; otherwise my phone would have melted down hours ago. Fuck, I have phone calls from people I don't even know, who live in, France, Germany, Brazil and Belarus? I rack my mind to remember where Belarus is, blonde-haired, blue eyed Slavic ladies, now I know! The viewing of Star Trek humiliations seem to be universal but at least they don't know my name or face. There is some serious Time Lord Mafia paddling over this one. They've used my damn private phone number. "When do you think you'll talk to Rio," Iona asks cautiously. "I'll take care of that right now, while she's feeling happy and playful," I comfort Iona. "Besides, it could be worse; everyone is looking for a pudgy Sasquatch, not me." The three ladies all stare at me. "Oh fuck," I groan. "Well," Vivian looks away (oh hell), "the footage sort of shows you taking a shower plus your name and phone number." "But your transformation into is a fur-ball is truly precious," Valarie comforts/mocks me. "All my gal-pals out West think you are so cute; Phoenix, one of my Mom's jailbird friends, even used the 'too cute' emoticon and I didn't even think she knew what emoticons were. She sent it to all her buds still in lock-up too." "Great, I'm popular in a women's correctional facility, at least it is in another state," I sigh upward. I pray to God that never becomes relevant. "Hell, I have a housewife in Belarus she wants me as a house pet." "What does she look like?" Valarie seems curious. "How would I know?" I am somewhat offended. Valarie takes my phone but I don't resist too much. She scrolls a bit then hits the number. "Don't call her," I bark. Valarie laughs then hands me my phone back. She shows me the 'entirety' of the girl's message. Nice bikini, or what there is of it and I can't imagine it being too practical that far north. She is divorced, with a one year old son, 22 years old and fresh out of college with a job as a PR specialist for a real estate development firm. She also speaks seven freaking languages, I feel like such an underachiever right now, or male underwear model. Maybe I'll make her a pen pal ~ she's a half a world away. I should be safe. Right now I can't play it safe though; I have to go play with Rio and I know that violates my health insurance under the 'feeding dangerous animals' clause. "Zane," Iona offers to take my phone so I give it to her (why should I distrust her right?). Her delicate little fingers fly across it then she hands it back. "You now have a fifteen minute warning," she is trying to be helpful. "Paige seems to have vanished," I request, "so when you see her, tell her to give us some peace please." The three of the saner women I know give me a nod. I round the final screen and there is my sleeping platform. Barbie Lynn and Felicity are examining a stunning large collection of sexual aids (that my credit card must have paid for), which Rio is sedately explaining to them, sort of what you would expect from a Mary Kay or Avon saleswomen. Mercy is bent over the bed, pushing up her ass by standing on her toes, skirt and panties gone and surreptitiously undoing her blouse buttons when she thinks Rio isn't looking. Mercy even flashes a precious grin my way when she sees me. It is the 'Weeee! I'm about to get fucked' look. While amiably chatting away, Rio puts her hand over one of Felicity's hands and leads it over to Mercy's flank. Felicity puts up a token resistance. "Do that again and it will cost you," Rio purrs. Felicity stares at Rio's feral nature, seeing her truly for the first time then obeys. "Good girl," Rio coos in Felicity's ear. That reminds me what I've forgotten to do today, the air filters. I look around the various wardrobes for some sort of precision tool like a baseball bat, crowbar, sledgehammer, fire axe or chainsaw, I have a cricket bat? What the hell am I doing with a cricket bat? Isn't that the National sport of India; is it even played on this continent? It may be one of a kind; I'll spare it. "Zane!" Rio snaps. Apparently she's been calling my name for a second or two. "Yeah Bro, what do you need?" I answer. I'm not being attacked by someone so she must need something from me. "Felicity is self-conscious about being naked in front of us girls," Rio grins. "Could you pick out a swimsuit for her that is conservative and demur?" In Rio-speak that means three small circle Band-Aids and some dental floss. "What color would you like Felicity?" I ask. She says white; I groan because when you sweat/drip on white it becomes translucent. Maybe she's teasing me. I pick out a Rio-approved set (she has a whole drawer labeled 'Slut Wear' after all), hides it from her until I walk around and hand the 'suit' to Rio. Top lesson: 1. Rio is in charge. Rio approved approves the look suit then hands it to Felicity. "You expect me to wear this?" Felicity gasps. "That's going to cost you Sweet-cheeks," Rio grins wickedly. "I can't wear this," Felicity stammers. Rio puts a finger to her lips to stop Felicity from saying anything else. "I apologize, Ms. Tolliver," Rio nods, "I think you are in the wrong place. Thank you for the books; good-bye now." Felicity is looking back and forth between Rio, Barbie Lynn, Mercy and me. Barbie Lynn gives Felicity a friendly shrug; I mirror that gesture while Rio takes up a medium lavender dildo, a bottle of lube and pours an expertly delivered thin stream on the tool and Mercy's asshole as if they are one. She's pointedly ignoring Felicity. Felicity is a 'Prom Queen' type and now some jumped-up freshman has dismissed her like she is nothing; I doubt that has ever happened before. On the other hand, Rio is brazenly open with her sexuality and sexual desires; a freedom Felicity has always felt denied her. Felicity almost makes a crucial mistake but I catch her starting to form the words 'I'm sorry' to me but I redirect her with a tilt of my head. "I apologize," Felicity whispers. "Zane, could you take over for me please," Rio says. I step around to her far side and start working my dildo slowly into Mercy's rectum. She wiggles her ass playfully to the intrusion. Rio steps up to Felicity, rises up on her tiptoes and grips Felicity's head firmly but gently. Rio tries to kiss Felicity but I can tell the taller blonde's jaws clench and her body stiffens. "One last chance," Rio insists. She lets the implications sink in then kisses her again. It is a close thing but Felicity finally breaks down and let's Rio's tongue master her tongue, mouth and lips. Felicity moan eradicates a decade of repression and denial and it is with some reluctance that the taller blonde lets the short, darker Rio settle down. Rio presses a finger to Felicity's lips again. "This is going to be the last time I'm nice to you for some time," Rio begins. She stops Felicity from speaking once more. "Zane and I are closer than family, he's number 1 in my book; there is no other. I will call you whatever I want to call you and you will not talk back. My safe words are 'That fucking hurts' or clapping your ankles together if you can't speak." "Mercy is mine; hurt her and I will bury you, my hand to God. Outside of that, I will use you like I want to. I will show you things you've only read about, make you dress in clothes that terrify you, and press you as hard as I can because I care about you Felicity. Are you a virgin?" Rio inquires. "Yes," Felicity moans somewhat frightened. "Your vaginal virginity is yours, your oral and anal virginity are mine," she explains. "When I say come over, don't make excuses, bring your ass to wherever I am. I am going to be hard on you and give you to my friends to play with because it amuses me, clear? Are you okay with this; if you aren't, this is your last chance to back out because I will hunt your ass down after tonight." "I can, I'm okay with this," Felicity says with less trepidation. "Okay Bitch," Rio growls, "Take off your shoes, panties and skirt; pick out the paddle you think you deserve to be spanked with and bed over the bed. That shirt better not be in the way. Oh, you are leaving your bra with me tonight, go home without it. You only wear panties if you have my permission as well." "Yes, Felicity falters. "Call me Rio," she clarifies. "I'm not afraid of who the fuck I am. You've looked down at people like me all your life and now you are going to be as degraded as what you wanted me to go through. Payback is a bitch." "Yes Rio," Felicity confirms softly. "Well, get to it," Rio snaps and swats Felicity's ass. "I want to waste some time on my beautiful, wonderful, annoying slut here," she moved to Mercy, "and her tricky little self has been taking off her clothes without my permission." The slap Rio plants leaves a red handprint on Mercy who exhales contentedly at Rio's attention. "Oh, you've been a naughty little fuck-slut, and you are wetter than the damn river," Rio whispers in Mercy's ear as one hand pumps the vibrator in her ass and the other strokes her wet cunt. Yeah Rio, that's putting the fear of God in Mercy, right. Felicity takes the most-wicked looking paddle available and I've never even seen Rio consider using. "Bro, we have a meeting at 9pm so we need to break it up in about an hour," I give the bad news. "Zane, damn, take over Mercy once more; I trust you with her but I want tears and if you could get her to bite up a ball gag, I'd appreciate it," Rio asks. Mercy has been placated and her position with Rio affirmed. She's a happy little Bottom once more because Rio finds her annoying, which means 'love' when translated into sane people-speak. "Barbie Lynn, warm her up for me," Rio requests of the blonde bombshell as she falls on Felicity's behind's like a Bedouin dying of thirst. I can see Felicity about to turn and plead for Barbie Lynn's attention because she mistakenly believes BLT will be hesitant. Boy, she's in for a surprise. Barbie Lynn's thumbs push the base of Felicity's softly resistant ass up and apart. Barbie Lynn is lapping like a dog at Felicity's cunny alternating flicks of the tongue along the labia and short, rapid intrusions. "What kind of sick masochist are you?" Rio snarls, waving Felicity's chosen paddle before her eyes. "I use this to crush the skulls of rogue water buffaloes; where was I supposed to hit you; on the asses of your ancestors cause that was where you were headed? What the hell was this even doing in my collection anyway?" "Also, what are you doing with your bra still on? I'm going to want those bad boys milked before you escape tonight," Rio grumbled. "You didn't, Felicity starts to protest even as Barbie Lynn twirls her toward orgasm. "Shut up!" Rio hisses. "Barbie Lynn, teach her a lesson." Barbie Lynn frees up one hand long enough to give her one 'moderate' spank. "Where is Paige; I need her nimble, spider-like finger of Evil." I can't seem to spot her so Paige is forced to clear her throat, she has carefully hidden herself behind my, pillow; she's hiding by the simple expedients of being in semi-darkness and being very still. It is so eerie I almost love her, love her. "Jesus H. Christ," Rio jumps. "I'd put bells on you but I'd probably end up with them in my cunt, now that actually, focus Rio!" she chastises herself. "Paige, help me strip my latest toy down and give her nipples a stress test," Rio requests. "Deal, but you need to do me one favor," Paige starts crawling over toward Felicity. "Sure, now get snappy," Rio urges her on as starts to pull Felicity's shirt over the girl's head. "Forgive me for forcing Iona to help me and the Time Lord Mafia," Paige cashes in her favor immediately. It is all the more self-sacrificial in that I suspect Cordelia kept Paige out of the whole plot. "Bitch," Rio seethes at Paige, "if you messed up Iona I'll still find a way to make you pay, I promise you." "You granted me a favor," Paige reminds Rio cautiously. "Zane, do something," Rio pleads. "I've already sworn not to make the responsible parties pay, beyond what Cordelia has already granted me," I grin. "I get Paige's ass whenever I want, how often I want, until the end of October," I add. Paige lowers her head and trembles with fear and anticipation; the 'threat' of anal sex is something Paige and I are working through plus, since Paige fears it, Rio will love the fantasy vision of Paige squirming on my 'meaty pole', see Barbie Lynn's thesaurus. Rio can't get away from Paige fast enough, falling into the narcotic pleasures of Mercy's treasures. Rio is often misunderstood; pain is a daily part of her life brought about by her blatantly aggressive lifestyle and the wraiths of her past. Mercy isn't in any danger; she could hardly be safer at the moment, figuratively speaking. Mercy's ass and cunt are getting a workout to the point I'm afraid that Rio is going to shove that dildo all the way into Mercy's colon and Rio's tongue might end Mercy's 'pesky' virginity by tongue-muscle action alone. Paige shoots me a sad smile before she gets on her back and starts sliding under Felicity. When they are face to face, but running in different directions, Paige and Felicity exchange some wistful kisses. "You are beautiful," Felicity moans down at the pale pink lips and snowy skin of someone who is working both overtime at being my lover and more importantly, a friend to my group of friends. "I know," Paige responds confidently before wiggling her way further under Felicity. Soon she has the first taste most likely anyone has had over of her breasts and nipples. I can tell when Paige draws in the first full gulp of tit because Felicity goes off like a bronco mare with a cougar cub on her back. She is making deep, guttural moans but at least she's not screaming her head off. "Rio, do you want Felicity to taste my tits?" Paige asks. Rio is being petulant. "Rio, if you want I'll never talk to Paige or Iona again because they are both Time Lord Mafia and they all had a part to play in this," I declare. "I know of only one who didn't, and if she's my sole friend with them after this, so be it, but you have to let me fight my own fights alone from time to time and let me decide what counts as a victory." "Fuck the bitches," Rio pops up, much to Mercy's astonishment, "One is more than enough." "Fine, Iona is out Rio. The only one who didn't have a part in this morning was Paige," I tell Rio. "I'll go tell her that you two are done, but I'll have you know she was operating under my orders, sort of. I told her not to go against Cordelia and she did as I asked." Rio seems truly conflicted for the longest time then she drapes herself over Mercy's body. "Honey-hole reach back, take over and keep yourself going or I'll make you feel up each Karate Club member during practice Monday," Rio purrs to her lover. Mercy hastily obeys because I think something about the way the situation playing out intrigues her. Rio shuffles down to Barbie Lynn, Felicity's posterior and Paige's head. "You fucking lied to me you freaky douche," Rio declares venomously at the albino Paige. Paige wisely keeps silent, there is nothing positive she can say. SheRio plants four resounding smacks on Felicity's exposed bottom. Felicity squeals, distracting Rio momentarily. "You'll pay for that, you skank," Rio hisses at Felicity. "Paige, how fucking dare you disappoint me," she growls. "How dare you act above my expectations; you are almost a human being," Rio finishes - as if the term 'human being' is as horrid a term as ATF agent or fashionista. Rio stands up and views her domain. Mercy is going all out though she clearly misses her Top and Felicity is panting herself toward another, more prolonged climax. "Barbie-licious, would you take care of my prize for me; you know what she likes," Rio requests with a hint of her normal madness. "Paige, give her some nipple-age and I'm going to break in Felici-hump's whore-hole." For the English-speaking public that means (I think) that Paige is to open her own shirt, unfasten her front-access bra and lead Felicity's lips to those translucent, succulent breasts I find so tasty. Felicity is clearly in a sexual buzz; otherwise she might spend precious minutes trying to figure out that Rio just declared her intention to introduce Felicity to anal sex of the strap-on variety. "Hey, pansy-boy," Rio mocks me and my reclining majesty, "get over here and give me some of that magic tongue and finger work that will turn her back into a straight." That's just mean. "Please don't make me like men," Felicity stammers. Her eyes are glassy and feverish. Rio smacks both buttocks this time and Felicity squeals louder. "You don't get to talk, you listen," Rio commands. "You are a perfect lover, a lesbian," Rio explains from some teasing twisted core. "We simply sleep with men to control them, but I don't want you sleep with Lance without my permission, is that understood?" Felicity keeps her words within her lips as well as going back to use another one of Paige's nipples for further succor. This is just bizarre, the bi-sexual is demanding/empowering the lesbian to not sleep with her gay fianc , I couldn't write stuff this weird and then avoid rehab. "In fact, Zane has an in with your future Mother-in-law and she'll tell him if she even suspects her baby boy is having sex with a woman," Rio double-pumps her eyebrows at me. Rio doesn't 'know' that I'm having sex with Rochelle Wellington; Felicity's soon to be MIL. We do both know Lance, the fianc , likes playing with other men's cocks. We have the video file to prove it too. "You step out on me and I'll sell you to that sorority next door to Zane's house for a weekend," Rio threatens. Felicity isn't Mercy, she's repressed while Mercy is perverse (by outside standards). Full exposure to the town at large frightens Felicity because she doesn't want deal with the social consequences of being labeled homosexual. Mercy is actually afraid of her sexual proclivities themselves as well as the real physical danger of exposure. Once Felicity finds her own identity her relationship will change, in essence she'll never replace Mercy in Rio's heart. There is never going to be that vulnerability and utter acceptance that those two have. Felicity is going to be fun and in time I think Hudson Lane may be a better match as a companion. Hudson and Felicity are adults where Rio fights adulthood with every breath. Rio's choice in strap-ons is odd to say the least; the only time Rio had shown it to Mercy, Mercy had been afraid, afraid that Rio would waste their time on something so, unimpressive. Until I noticed Mercy's distress that morning I didn't think Rio had something so, (training wheels?) in her arsenal; this was what Rio picked to break Felicity in. No one knows my buddy like I do. Rio is still working Felicity's bunghole over with a sole finger when she leans over the tall slender blonde's back. Rio uses one hand to cord that long hair until it is one thick mass, and then she pulls it back like a corded rein. It isn't until the tip of the dildo nestles into the cusp of Felicity's sphincter that Felicity figures out what's about to happen. "No Rio, please, I don't want this," Felicity panics. "Sssh," Rio coos, "it is going in and I'm going to teach you how." "Rio, I don't," Felicity trembles. "Why?" Rio whispers her question. 'Why is Felicity afraid of this violation' is what Rio is aiming for. They stay there locked and silent. After a minute, Rio picks up her actions. "When I begin to thrust forward, I want you to use your inner muscles to push back," Rio says tenderly. Rio goes forward and Felicity tenses so she stops. "Relax, it won't hurt, only feel funny," Rio assures her. Not always true but, This time things culminate with Felicity gives a sharp gasp followed by a whispered sigh. "Okay," Rio murmurs to her prey, "I am tired of doing all the work. You need to push back now," she continues. "Come back against me you cunt-loving whore." Felicity bucks slightly and shakes her head. "No, no," she pleads at barely above a whisper herself. "It's okay," Rio runs a hand along Felicity's spine. "You can come back later if you like. Your ass is mine but I'll wait for you to give it to me but, no cunt for you to taste or lips upon your cunt until then Felicity. I'll be taking care of Barbie Lynn for you". Rio winks at me, "Or more likely you are leaving her for Zane, man that he is; you know she'll get addicted to that cock eventually." Bang! Felicity looks heart-shot. Felicity starts working Rio's artificial cock down her asshole. Rio looks at me and gives the best 'Home Alone!' face I've ever seen. She's floored that Felicity has been sucked into our mad circus. She then puts both hands on Felicity's hips. "Slow down Felicity, and welcome to the club," Rio grins down at her. Felicity rests for about thirty seconds then Rio spanks each flank. "Giddy-up now; you still have four inches to go." "I thought I could stop," Felicity whined. "You said, "You stopped; I let you stop," Rio sneered, "Now I'm telling you to back your sweet ass up." I'm going to give Rio a Janus mask for Christmas. I'd get her medication for her insanity but I know she'd eventually slip it into my food no matter what. "Come on now Felicity-Sugah," Barbie Lynn joins it. "You always had such a gentle hand training me in Karate. It'd be a crying shame if no other girls got to feel the way you made me feel. You have always been so strong, be strong now." Felicity rotates her head somewhat foal-like and stretches the hair Rio is using as a rein before she pushes back again. This time when Felicity stops Rio slaps her ass lightly. My buddy also grins madly at me and mouths 'I am so going to Hell over this' then giggles. I mouth back 'Right beside you'. Felicity is finally all the way back and resting when Mercy begins to shudder violently. "Holygoddamnfuckingpieceofshit!!!!" Mercy howls into the sheets. Barbie Lynn hammers her bunghole and mangles her clit so much that she repeats the phrase three times in rapid succession and all the time she looks as compassionate as a mother changing a newborn. Felicity takes that inspiration and runs with it. Rio is pulling back with the strap-on when Felicity pushes back hard. Rio pushes her forward and rotates her hips for more of a sensation before snatching up a slender blue paddle that seems more flexible than rigid. She quickly makes good use of it, stinging Felicity's rump and making the ride home for her interesting. Paige starts flicking Felicity's clit but that is more than Felicity can take. Thankfully she releases Paige's right tit before she clamps her teeth and bows her back up and down multiple times as orgasm hits her. Rio has to grip Felicity's hips tightly to not be bucked off and she's loving it. Felicity collapses on Paige but I quickly roll Felicity on her back, Rio's strap-on slides out painlessly, so I can pull Paige to me. Paige and I exchange a heated kiss while Rio unfastens the dildo, lets it fall to the floor. Rio crawls on the bed, hooks a finger into Mercy's collar and forces the exhausted beauty to follow her farther up the bed. Rio reclines against the headboard with Mercy resting her head on her Mistresses stomach, hair cascading over Rio's stomach, crotch, and thigh as well as her own face. Rio is running her hands through her lover's hair with an affection few at the school would believe. Barbie Lynn decides to take her own approach with Felicity. She mentioned experimenting with girls before meeting me on the day I first moved into this dorm, downstairs and a long, long time ago it seems. With the fear that permeated this place, it was probably furtive touches at night in bed with your roommate or a quick grope in the showers. Felicity barely has the time to register Barbie's presence before Barbie Lynn has Felicity's legs up, bent at the knees and cunt full exposed. Barbie doesn't dive in, instead crawling onto Felicity's body until they are face to face. Felicity gets this surprised, I can't believe this is finally coming true' face, the Barbie Lynn's lips are pressing hers. "Hey Honey-Trap," Rio snaps playfully, "what do you think you are doing with my Thing Two?" (Note: Never combine Rio and Doctor Seuss on You Tube; legions of little minds will be forever corrupted) "Give it a rest Rio," Barbie Lynn looks up and grins at my Bud, "Felicity gets a time-out and she gets to have it with me, are we clear?" This is not a fight I'm stepping into and Rio, Mercy and Barbie Lynn know it. Barbie Lynn doesn't ask for much from Rio and is pretty tolerant of her so now that Barbie Lynn is making a stand and, "This is really hard on her," Rio says affectionately. "Take your time." I leave Barbie Lynn and Felicity to play and carry Paige around to the far side of Rio. Paige is coiled around my body so I doubt she could be happier outside of 'bouncy, bouncy'. "What's going on Babe," I whisper to Rio. "What's your game?" "Don't tell anyone because they won't believe you but I've been reading," she tilts her forehead against mine. "I've been reading the diary of an actual dominatrix by the firelight of me burning 'Fifty Shades of Someone Stupid'." "You are right," I snicker, "no one would ever believe you actually read a book." She punches me then Mercy shoots me a weak blow to the ribs. "Hey you," Rio tapped Mercy's nose, "who said you could get in a fight? I think someone is getting hog-tied and ice cubes rubbed up and down their spine." Mercy shivers happily. "Do you want to do anything like that with me," Paige purrs. "I want to sneak into your parent's room and fuck you hard on their bed in every position we can think of," I state calmly, as if I've given it great thought. Paige's dampness streams down onto my left hip and thigh as she shivers in delight. It is all about knowing your partner. This forbidden act knocks her right out of the ballpark. "Are we, you and I, any closer?" Paige murmurs. "You know who has my heart, Paige, but we are closer, if that matters," I tell her. "When did that happen?" Paige smiles up at me. "About fifteen minutes ago," I kiss the tip of her nose. "So I had to lie to a total nut-job to save another friend of yours and risk a beating to take us a step forward, and it wasn't the black leather micro-mini," Paige moans as finds the perfect spots on my chest and lap to settle into. It is a precious few minutes we share, with Rio alternating tender caresses with pinches to the nipples and slaps to the breasts, buttocks and thighs. Mercy makes mewling little sighs in response to both sets of gestures. Felicity has finally rolled Barbie Lynn over and engaging in every less-than-vanilla sexual act she thinks she's missed over the three years she's known, showered with, and competed with my Georgia Honey-box. By the play of Barbie's right hand, the thick, sloppy sound that's emanating from between Felicity's thighs and Felicity's shortness of breath, Barbie Lynn is driving her former classmate made with lust. "Bro, can I turn Mercy into an ice cream dispenser? Sort of 'squeeze these wonderful titties' then scoop out some Neapolitan from her cunt," Rio snickers my way. She loves yanking my chain, and Mercy's, from time to time. "No! That has to be cold as hell and you may not make Mercy poop or pee dairy products," I command, "Rio-saurus Rex!" "Oh, that's gross," Rio dares to look offended. "I would never put ice cream up my favorite Lust-receptacle's butthole. That is for the ice cream cones." "Fine, you may not stuff Mercy like an clair," I clarify. "I'm putting my foot down and if Paige and I have to do full body cavity searches to make sure you behave, so be it." Felicity erupts through her final orgasm of the night, her body twisting and stretching as sweat drips off her body. Barbie Lynn keeps subtle control of Felicity's body which is both touching and frightening, she's getting sexually wound up and she's going to corral my cock and drive it up her ass, my approval being optional. The dirty, sexy look she shoots me is as good a piece of proof as I need. "I can't have you two touching my bitch without supervision," Rio states angrily, yeah right. "I'll have to check out all her opening once you two get done, a triple check." Mercy looks over toward Paige and me. Her eyes are open wide with lust and anticipation. "I suppose we could simply trust Mercy and take her word for it," I tease. "No," Rio goes off, "I can tell you right now; she's one sneaky little slut." "I don't trust her," Paige nods. "The pretty ones always need to be kept in line, harshly." Mercy merely shakes her head vigorously in affirmation of her devious and untrustworthy nature. "Where are you people from?" Felicity pants through her fatigued smile. "The People's Republic of None of Your Damn Business," Rio slaps Mercy's thigh. "We keep Rio in a steel box," Barbie Lynn pets Felicity's left nipple. "The rest of us are regular students. Okay, Zane's a tad irregular, but he means well." My phone buzzes from the far side of the bed. "Time to wrap it up team," I give out the bad news. "Felicity, you can sweep step out with Barbie Lynn to the shower, different showers because giving the freshman student body an alternative lifestyle exhibition is not an option for tonight. The rest of us will give it a few minutes and go out and pretend the world is a normal place." "Felicity, I want your bra and panties up here on my pillow," Rio demands. "I'm going to use them to bind up Mercy tonight. She's been, umm, mediocre so I'm gagging her with that boring underwear and hooking her hands over her head with that sad, old bra of yours." "I thought you only wanted my bra," Felicity questions? "Spank her for me BLT," Rio growls. Barbie Lynn gave gives three sharp, alternating smacks on each ass cheek. Felicity bites her lower lip and whimpers. "No back talking now F; I said no bra tonight, but also no panties ever without my approval." Felicity nods. Barbie Lynn takes Felicity by the hand, over to the towel closet then leads her somewhat reluctantly out into the main floor. "Rio, did I do you a good turn," Paige asks. Rio thinks that over for a minute, making small circles in Mercy's hair. "Yes, yes you did, you albino deviant," Rio allows. "Can I have Mercy for my use for one night sometime soon?" Paige requests. "That's not how it works," Rio scolds Paige after a few seconds. "She's mine to use, no one else's. I can have someone use her for my pleasure but she's a damn human being, not a bean-bag chair. I will give you this though, because you can be so incredibly stupid about people, I'll let Mercy know that it would make me happy to see her with you; how is that?" Mercy is resting on her head on Rio's lap, so she clearly hears what's going on. Rio is really the best friend in the world, and one of the best people I've ever known. I can live with the crazy. Homecoming. So, it was Friday, Homecoming Day at FFU, and several dozen of us were not doing what we were supposed to do but I wanted this headache taken care of before the rest of the day's festivities. All the Advocates were gathered as was Ms. Goodswell, as a Student Advisor. Other people were gathered to observe the spectacle and guessing which way I would jump. This first major crisis of my role as Mediator since the creation of the Janissaries wouldn't have been complete without Iona, my trusty sidekick, and Rio, my chronic pain in the ass & truest friend. In fact, Rio was the reason for this meeting. She had been given the writing assignment of 'place the writings of a juvenile story into an adult setting'. The train wreck wasn't hard to foretell. Rio had chosen four works of the late, lamented Doctor Seuss (if he wasn't dead he would be after reading halfway through Rio's creation). Rio had attacked the project with a gusto that made Ms. Tucker, her English instructor, hopeful that Rio was finally fitting in (read: conforming). Rio turned in the pornographic Tales of a Cat with a Really Big Hat on Tuesday. Ms. Tucker had flunked the effort and dragged Rio down to Doctor Victoria Scarlett's office but that senior educator had volleyed this time bomb into my lap. I promptly told them to pick an Advocate and get back to me after dinner. Rio Talon/Christina Buchanan's argument had been that the vagueness of the instructions allowed for a liberal interpretations of the assignment. Athena Varna (representing the rest of Ms. Tucker's class)/Joy Jefferson had argued that the standard was what 'any reasonable individual going to a Christian school would find acceptable' as their defense, which meant that it wasn't acceptable in their opinion. Two days of mediation went nowhere and I wasn't going to let this matter fester through the weekend. I had called all the concerned parties to join me after breakfast and received Doctor Scarlett's blessing for missing Assembly where many of the students and their families were gathered in our daily religious/social function. "Okay, I've given the matter serious thought and I saw merit to both arguments but I found Ms. Jefferson's argument to be the more compelling," I led off. "We live in a society; each person should be free and act with freedom but that cuts both ways, we have to give our society some support to retain our harmony. This is my judgment." "I would hope that since Rio did make an exceptional effort in her creative writing work that Ms. Tucker would consider allowing Rio one additional week to make up the assignment since this is one-quarter of her grade and her effort, while misdirected, was acknowledged as a vigorous attempt. That is my suggestion anyway," I said hopefully since I wasn't sure if I could instruct a teacher in any manner, much less order a do-over for Rio. It took a few seconds for my words to sink in. This was hardly re-writing the Charter of the Commonwealth of Virginia but it did mean I'd ruled against my best friend and the woman I wanted to marry and several girls looked at me in some disbelief that I hadn't gone that way. "Thank you Mediator," Joy was the first to offer me her hand, and she was still technically the enemy, being in the Traditionalist faction here at school. "Your argument carried the day, Joy. I'm pretty sure there was no favoritism involved," I smiled. "I will get you next time," Christina came up and shook Joy's hand. She turned and clasped my hand after that. "You were wiser than I thought you'd be," Christina winked to me. A few people came by and went through the same routine until Rio approached last of all. She hit me in the shoulder causing multiple heads to swivel our way. "You threw me under the bus Bitch," she laughed. "Don't look so surprised," I rubbed my shoulder, "you built the bus I rolled over you with, ya Deviant." Iona gave me a shy wave right before she slipped out to go meet her parents and most of the girls did likewise. Finally it was Ms. Goodswell, Christina, Faith, Rio and myself. "Faith and I will polish off the minutes of your final decision Zane," Christina said before turning her imperious head away and leading Faith out to do what seniors do. "So, are you two going to be hiding out all day?" Virginia Goodswell looked Rio and my way. "I would but two dozen over-eager and overly-endowed students have asked Zane to be available to meet their ancestors or some other such cheesy crap," Rio ranted. "Besides, I'm sure there is some law or ordinance that causes the rest of you to never leave me alone." "Yes Ms. Talon," Ms. Goodswell said with some gravity, "That is the Self-preservation Act of 1908. You are listed under 'Elements with Corrosive properties." "Woot!" Rio hollered, "I'm a corrosive influence!" "Thanks Virginia," I addressed my teacher and Spiritual Advisor, "like she needed more ammo." Goodswell laughed and headed out toward the main campus while Rio and I headed for our dorm. "I think I'm going to become a superhero," Rio teased me. "My X-ray vision will vaporize the panties off of unsuspecting stuck-up babes." "Wasn't there a time when heroes were heroes and villains were villains; none of this gray crap?" I half-grinned. "Zane," Rio sounded exasperated and but motherly aka Ma Barker, "you keep saving girls and they keep kicking you in the teeth." "I look at it as opportunity to get back up again," I smiled. "That's called masochism, look it up," Rio sneered. "Let's go to my room," I said, rather redundantly, as we'd reached the elevator door and I'd hit the button. Rio became oddly close to me as we got on board and even let me wrap an arm around her. For me, being parentless today required I convince Aunt Jill that parking would be a bitch and I'd see her Saturday night, we had our first Marksmanship outing tomorrow morning in Kentucky, so I'd would be back to have dinner with my sole family member. Rio's parents hadn't asked Rio if she wanted them to come. They hadn't made any contact at all, denying Rio the ability to scream at her parents and tell them to 'fuck off'. Adding to the misery, Mercy's parents were here and everyone in our close circle had convinced Rio that being close to Mercy would be disastrous, in the belief that Rio had poor impulse control, imagine that. When the end of Assembly sounded and the parents began exiting the building to join up with their kids, we proceeded to my Solarium level of the dorm. The parents would meet their girl's friends, teachers, & the key members of their various clubs. We opened my 'vault' door and Rio led me upstairs then gave a start. I slipped around her to see what the problem was, Cordelia Dresden. To her credit, Cordelia and her Time Lord Mafia had either been behaving or doing things in such a sneaky manner as to avoid my notice. Besides the three of us, only three freshmen girls occupied the rest of the floor, leaving us effectively alone. "Hi Rio!" Cordelia led off, "Zane, I only want you to know you have our full support," was her cryptic statement that I was still digesting when Rio hurled herself at the slender brunette. Cordelia cried out as Rio toppled them both to the floor. Rio rose up on her knees and slapped Cordelia across the face. "Get her off me," Cordelia screamed as she raised her hands to defend herself. "What's the fucking secret you're hiding?" Rio growled. "Yank Rio off me right now. Zane," Cordelia snapped as she took a second slap to the cheek. "You know what I can do." "Cordy, Rio wants to live free or die trying; so you might want to consider your next words carefully," I shrugged. "She prefers to exist free of fear. Rio, I'm going to the shake dispenser; do you want something?" "A strawberry shake sounds good," Rio smiled as she began pinning Cordelia's wrists down. Once she finished that maneuver, Rio glared triumphantly down at Cordelia. "Great," Cordelia met that glare with one of her own, "what's your next brilliant plan; a little sexual assault to go with your brazen attack?" "Nope, I'm going to drool spit on your face and ears Cordelia-baby," Rio answered then began swirling her tongue in her mouth to gather up her first glob of spit. "Zane," Cordelia pleaded. "Rio, let her up," I requested (Rio knew my vocal tones). "She's agreed to help you with your Mercy problem." Cordelia had done no such thing but Rio would need help dealing with her lover's parents and Cordelia could be a powerful ally. Cordelia could lie her way out of things, except she would be lying to me and our trust was a fragile thing. If it was just Rio, Cordy would lie in a heartbeat but I believed I was somewhat special to her. Cordy said nothing and Rio got off of her. It wasn't Rio's style to offer Cordelia a hand up even though she knocked her down. Rio joined me making shakes and grinned evilly. "Cordelia, do you want a shake," I called over to her. "Peach," she replied. Somewhat reluctantly she walked over to us. Cordelia, like Rio and me, had no parents coming. "So, are you going to tell Zane what your secret is or do we go for the best two out of three falls?" Rio sneered. "Let it be Rio," I nudged her. "It isn't something bad. If it was bad, she would have coughed it up already." "I don't know what you see in this wacky Whore," Rio asked me, with Cordelia standing beside us. "She's Ra's al Ghul to my Bruce Wayne," I explained. "How can I step beyond the streets of my own personal Gotham without her?" "Wait, does that mean I'm Harlequin?" Rio mused. "No, you are the Joker, Rio," Cordelia huffed, "and yes, that makes Mercy Harlequin." "Cordy, there are times I wish you weren't so evil and manipulative," Rio observed. "Titles such as Evil, like genius, are the hobgoblin of small minds," Cordelia countered. "Zane sees that, which is why I tolerate the rest of you." "You just want to play jockey to his thoroughbred," Rio snorted. "Never said I didn't," Cordelia bantered. Rio stole a look toward the door so I leaned into Cordelia. "Thank you," I whispered. Cordy nodded. "Pist," Rio hissed. "Iona is here with a slightly larger version of herself and two guys who look vaguely related to her as well." I looked over and there was Iona pointing what had to be her mother my way. She didn't look furious but she wasn't beaming sunshine and happiness at me either. "Scatter," Rio whispered. "Pissed off Momma on the way," before dashing off behind the showers. "I'm gone," Cordelia gasped playfully, took her peach shake and slunk away. Iona "Mr. Braxton?" this conservatively dressed woman with a slight build and shoulder length black hair addressed me. I'd seen a few pictures of her on Iona's Facebook page. "Mrs. Beckett, I am Glenn Zane Braxton, but please call me Zane. Your daughter is one of my closest friends." She seemed to mull that over, whether to be stiff or to give me a chance. "Zane, is there a place we can talk in private?" she inquired. "Absolutely," I nodded; then led her to the far corner and sat down on a sofa with her so that we could both look out over the changing leaves on campus. "Mr. Brax, Zane, what are your intentions with my daughter?" she came right out with it. "She was my second friend here and constantly supportive of my often precarious situation and she's never asked for anything in return," I stated. "I'd paint her house if she asked me," I continued, "or drive across country to help her move. She's that great a friend." I didn't brag about killing or even hurting someone for her, though I would, because that wasn't the kind of extreme friendship her Mom was looking for. "Very well, Zane; but I am worried about you and Iona in another way," she sidestepped. "You are an attractive young man and there are rumors that you have several girlfriends on campus." "I think I can answer the real question with three statements of my own; the only person I have ever called girlfriend is Heaven Vickers, a senior here. "I love Heaven's best friend, Christina Buchanan, and they are both aware of our relationship. Second, your daughter is the second-smartest, most level-headed, and most forward thinking young woman I have ever met; you have done a wonderful job raising her," I related. "Lastly, I have offered to have sex with your daughter twice and she's said 'no'." "You did?" she studied me intently. "And she was naked in bed with me both times. She's seen me have sex, too, but she's decided that when she's ready, she'll ask me and I'll say 'yes' because I'm positive that she will pick the moment when it is right for her and no one else." "Wha, what?" Mrs. Beckett's eyes grew wide. "Naked in bed with you? And nothing happened?" "Yes; but I felt safe because I trust her," I said calmly. "You have to admit she is diligent and organized and she's not going to simply jump feet first into anything." "I have to admit I was afraid you were taking advantage of my daughter's kind nature; but you seem oddly frank about everything you two have done. I admit I expected you to be, more deceptive and evasive," she mused. "Do you have sex with any of the girls on campus?" "Tons; though thankfully, things eased off with midterms approaching," I smiled. "Is that so," she said in a clearly questioning tone. "I want you to understand that Iona thinks the world of you. She writes home every day, and you often figure in her experiences, though I knew she was editing some things, like why she appears to be friends with Ms. Talon." "When we started out, Rio and I were doomed to be expelled but Iona joined with us and together we survived some really rough times." "I recall getting several letters from the Chancellor from that time. Was Iona in any danger?" she asked. "Yes, she got a pair of bloody knees but please believe a whole lot of us were looking out for her," I responded. "Trust me, Ion has a fair number of friends who appreciate her numerous qualities." "Mom," Ion called out as she came over. "I hope Zane hasn't been scaring you." "Iona, it is only that you didn't have many friends in High School," her mother smiled at her daughter. "Mom, I had no friends in high school, but Zane gave me the courage and opportunity to come out of my shell," Iona interrupted. "Zane says you two have been sleeping in his bed, naked," Iona's mother met her daughter with an even gaze. "Yes," Iona blushed furiously, "but I bet he's also informed you that we haven't had sex," she leaned into her mother, "and there he lied." Mrs. Beckett stared at me, a bit peeved. "Mom, that is only because what Zane considers sex and what you would consider sex are two slightly different things. Suffice it to say, I am still a virgin as far as the marriage bed is concerned," Iona assured her parent. "And I have Zane well in hand, because I have control of his phone." "I keep telling you that smarts count for more to in life than a model's good looks," Iona's mother reminded her daughter. "I'm glad Iona has both," I chimed in. Both women looked my way then grinned. "He is such a good friend, Mother; that I forgive his exaggerations," Iona reached over and kindly touched my cheek. As that gesture ended, Iona's face grew shocked. "Mom, I think we need to go see Mrs. Worsham's class now, if we are going to get everything taken care of before lunch," Iona hurried her mother. "It was nice to meet you Zane," we shook hands as we both stood as well. Hope I followed Iona's gaze and my heart stopped. It was Hope, looking so do-able in her school-wear. With her were a petite woman, smaller and maybe a bit heavier than Hope, three more little Hope's in descending age and lastly, a male version of Hope, but this one was made out of Lego bricks, really big Lego bricks, it was Yeong Song. Yeong Song had charisma in spades; he wasn't the Angel of Death, he had grabbed that punk by the short and curlies and taken over his job. That was how he appeared to me at that moment. Oh yeah and he was looking right through me. As if on cue, Hope smiled and whispered something to her father and they both came my way. Imagine a choreographed interpretive dance troupe; you had Hope's three younger sisters spread out over the middle half of the room, having fun with some of the few freshmen girls that were hanging around. Yeong was like his eldest daughter in the way they moved, you could tell they were walking toward you but I couldn't recall their feet moving or even hearing footfalls. That was probably just my fear speaking. From personal experience I knew Hope was human with all our frailties and imperfections, she was simply more perfect than most. "Father, this is my good friend Glenn Zane Braxton, who is known by the name Zane to both his friends and enemies," demurred Hope. "Zane, this is my Father, Major of the Republic of Korea, retired, Yeong Song," she introduced her father to me. I extended my hand, he took it in a granite grip and gave it two sharp shakes. I stood there like an idiot but at least my heart was beating and I was breathing again. "Your pulse is racing young man, your palms are sweaty and you are staring at me with dilated pupils," Yeong noted dispassionately. "Well, since I've lain down with your naked daughter for a variety of bedroom antics on several occasions; I naturally assumed you had come here to kill me," I blathered. "You have been naked with my eldest daughter," he said in a way that could be contrived as a statement or a question. "You didn't know?" I groaned. I wondered if this counted as suicide. "You have honorable intentions toward my daughter," he informed me. Huh? "No," I gulped. "I was thinking we could fool around, mainly." "I understand you are the last of your line," he glared at me. Uh oh, wait. "You know who I am, so you must have already been told by Hope what's really been going on," I breathed a sigh of relief. "See Father, Zane's not dense," Hope hugged her father's arm, "he's simply terrified of you." "I noticed," Yeong almost smiled. "Mr. Braxton, I don't mind you seeing my daughter socially, but please learn at least to fight as well as my youngest daughter, she's nine." "You learn from people who are better than you, not from people you are
From the moment he saw midget racers in Pasadena as a kid in the late 1940s, Jim Busby was hooked on cars. He became a hot rodder, a mechanic, a drag racer, and by the 1970s he was behind the wheel of Lolas and Porsches on road circuits in the US and Europe. Jim made his mark at places like Lime Rock, Sebring, Daytona, Monza, the Nurburgring, and of course, Le Mans.He also had many successful years building engines and cars and managing his own racing team, culminating with the mighty Porsche 962. In this wide ranging conversation, Jim Busby reflects on his fifty year career in motorsport, recalling the machines, friends and rivalries that shaped his life in motorsport. SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritageFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comINSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritageHORSEPOWER HERITAGE is created, produced and hosted by Maurice Merrick.Get in touch with Maurice:https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Kenny McLean from the Jim Clark Museum shows us around the fantastic exhibits and talks about the local farmer who became arguably the world's greatest-ever racing driver. Paul Jurd explores Clark's magnificent 1965 season and explains some of Jim's unique achievements to Jim Roller and Paul Tarsey. Gabes Ewbank from Race Retro lets us know what we can expect at the UK's leading motorsport show in February, TV commentator Alex Jacques chats to Roller and Tarsey about some of his ‘greatest hits' in the last 75 years of F1, and Jodi Ellis John Nickas and Neil Smith launch volumes four and five of the magnum opus ‘Yanks at Le Mans'.
¿Qué tienen en común una carretilla elevadora, una Harley-Davidson, la cabina de un Airbus, un SEAT Ibiza y el metro de París? La respuesta, por increíble que parezca, es Porsche. Todos conocemos a la marca de Stuttgart por sus icónicos deportivos, su inconfundible sonido y su dominio en Le Mans. Pero esa es solo la mitad de la historia. Hoy desvelamos el universo secreto de Porsche Engineering, la faceta de "mercenarios de la tecnología" que ha resuelto problemas para clientes de todo el mundo, a menudo en la sombra y sin llevarse el crédito público. Para entender esta historia, hay que viajar a los orígenes. Antes de que existiera el primer coche con su apellido, Ferdinand Porsche fundó en 1931 una oficina de diseño e ingeniería. Su nombre oficial, "Doktor der Ingenieurwissenschaften Honoris Causa Ferdinand Porsche GmbH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau", deja claro que no era un fabricante, sino un cerebro de alquiler. De su genio nacieron tanto las revolucionarios monoplazas de motor central de Auto Union como el encargo que cambiaría la historia del automóvil: el Volkswagen Escarabajo. La verdadera esencia de Porsche siempre ha sido la ingeniería como servicio. Tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, su hijo Ferry Porsche mantuvo vivo el sueño creando el legendario 356. Sin embargo, para financiar su costosa producción artesanal, recurrió al ADN de la empresa: vender conocimiento. Así, la división de consultoría, hoy conocida como Porsche Engineering, se convirtió en el pilar financiero que sostuvo a la marca y, a la vez, en un extraordinario campo de entrenamiento tecnológico. Algunos de estos proyectos son secretos a voces, pero los detalles son fascinantes. A finales de los 80, Mercedes-Benz tenía a todos sus ingenieros ocupados con la nueva Clase S y no tenía recursos para meter su motor V8 de 5.0 litros en la berlina W124, principalmente porque no cabía. Porsche, en plena crisis financiera, aceptó el reto. No solo rediseñaron el chasis, sino que ensamblaron a mano cada Mercedes-Benz 500 E en la misma planta del mítico superdeportivo 959. Poco después, Audi quiso consolidar su imagen frente a BMW M y AMG. Con la línea de montaje del 500 E libre, Porsche se alió con ellos para crear el Audi RS2 Avant. La implicación fue tan profunda que se estima que el 20% de sus piezas eran del catálogo de Porsche. No era un Audi modificado; era un Porsche con la insignia de los cuatro aros que creó de la nada el segmento de los "super-familiares". Pero la verdadera magia está en los proyectos que casi nadie conoce: -Más allá del Telón de Acero: En plena Guerra Fría, Porsche ayudó a la soviética Lada a refinar la mecánica del robusto Niva y, años más tarde, a desarrollar el motor y la caja de cambios del Samara. -De Stuttgart a Milwaukee: Cuando Harley-Davidson necesitó un motor moderno y refrigerado por agua para atraer a un nuevo público, acudió a Weissach. El resultado fue el motor "Revolution" de la V-Rod, un V-Twin que subía de vueltas como ninguna otra Harley lo había hecho jamás. -La Salvación de SEAT: Tras su ruptura con FIAT, la supervivencia de SEAT dependía del Ibiza. Porsche fue contratada para rediseñar su motor. El acuerdo para lucir la inscripción "System Porsche" en la culata fue una jugada maestra de marketing que salvó a la marca española y supuso un ingreso vital para la alemana. -Del Nürburgring a Corea: Para que la primera generación del Hyundai Coupé tuviera un comportamiento dinámico a la altura de los deportivos europeos, la marca coreana contrató en secreto a Porsche para la puesta a punto completa de su chasis y suspensiones. -De los Circuitos a los Almacenes: Desde hace más de 40 años, Porsche diseña las carretillas elevadoras de Linde. Aplicando la ergonomía de un 911 a la cabina del operario, han revolucionado el sector, demostrando que el buen diseño mejora la productividad y la rentabilidad. -Del Asfalto al Aire y al Subsuelo: La experiencia de Porsche en el diseño de puestos de conducción fue clave para que Airbus les contratara para optimizar la ergonomía de la cabina digital del avión A310. Y si alguna vez viajas en la línea 14 del metro de París, debes saber que el diseño exterior e interior de esos trenes (modelo MP14) fue encargado por Alstom al Porsche Design Studio. Como hemos visto, la excelencia de Porsche va mucho más allá de sus coches. Es la historia de un estudio de ingeniería universal, cuya necesidad de sobrevivir se convirtió en su mayor escuela. La conclusión es que esta “rama” de negocio de Porsche, tan poco conocida, ha sido y es de una importancia vital.
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Mentors he has had.-Skill he wish he had.-Crowning achievement.-Some of other people he has met along the way.-Books Sylvia [Wilkinson] has written.Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
John Morton will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on March 10, 2026. This is a fitting place for a driver who started his career working at Carroll Shelby's shop, went through driver's school, and eventually would go on to win some of the biggest races in the world including the 24hrs of LeMans, 12hrs of Sebring and more. Although most of his career was spent in sports cars and prototypes, Morton also made his Indy car debut at Long Beach in 1984 and scored a top ten finish. He would compete at multiple Indy car races over the next few years. We met up with Morton at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach where he was just informed that he would be inducted into the MSHFA. He's a humble guy that is in much demand today to drive vintage race cars at a myriad of events and private tests. He's super cool, super fast, and super nice. Enjoy!NOTE: For more information on the MSHFA, please visit: www.mshf.com.
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Being in commercials, TV shows and movies.-Favorite race.-Race car he wished he could have driven.-Race car he bonded with.-Car hobby and the environment.Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
We've driven nearly all of 'em. Almost every road model, plus some of the great race cars—a 934 and 935, RSRs, a Daytona-winning Sixties 2.0-liter. Not to mention the extended family, like a Le Mans-winning Rothmans 962, a few 959s, Jerry Seinfeld's 1964 “Butzi” car, the list goes on.Why do people love (and hate) the Porsche 911? Are the great ones worth the money? Can a reasonable person grow to love a good 911 if they don't much like the things to begin with?Cliché questions. We hit them here, then go deeper: What do you learn strapping into all that unobtainium?Ross and Sam have some rare wheel hours with Porsche's finest. And they might have some answers.***SPECIAL GUEST: This episode marks the return of the legendary Kyle Kinard, formerly of Road & Track!***IN THIS EP: Ross battling 911s as a BMW factory driver — Alois Ruf tossing Sam the keys to the 200-mph “Yellow Bird” CTR prototype and telling him to rip around Germany for an afternoon — Sam track-testing a Le Mans-winning 934 and a Fabcar 935 on the same day for R&T — Ross racing an RSR at Daytona with a bunch of babies — Sam writing the world's first track test of a Singer-restored 911 — and more!(Warning: There is also much Porsche-nerd-speak.)This show's format rotates weekly, because squirrel. We call this format “MY LIFE WITH.”This episode was produced by Sam Smith.**Who We Are + Spicy Merch:www.ItsNotTheCar.com**Support It's Not the Car:Contribute on Patreon www.patreon.com/notthecar**Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think!INTCPod@gmail.com**Check out Sam's book!Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023**Where to find us:https://www.instagram.com/intcpodhttps://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/https://rossbentley.substack.com/https://speedsecrets.com/**ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts.Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine.We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.New episodes every Tuesday.
From his days with the Schnitzer BMW 635 CSi to the McLaren F1 GTR. Emanuele Pirro reveals his story and life lessons only racing can teach. Do you have an exciting story about classic BMW cars to tell? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de @emanuele_pirro @bmwclassic @jprathgen @classicdriver
Assente Marc Marquez per l'incidente in Indonesia con Marco Bezzecchi la MotoGP si ritrova senza il suo dominatore e la Ducati senza il suo pilota di punta. Questo però non va certo a demerito di Marco Bezzecchi che ha vinto la Sprint con merito. Ancora una volta però tutti gli occhi sono puntati su Bagnaia, penultimo per grazia ricevuta del compagno di squadra collaudatore Michele Pirro.Ne parlano Carletto con Marco e Matteo visto che il Decano era a divertirsi a Vallelunga con un altro Pirro, il mitico Emanuele, 5 volte vincitore a Le Mans ed ex F1, in questa occasione motociclista.
Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill break down Denny Hamlin's milestone Las Vegas win, the drama of his ongoing lawsuit, and the unpredictable NASCAR playoff picture. They analyze the Byron-Dillon pit road crash, debate driver and spotter responsibilities, and discuss the challenges of the Next Gen era. The hosts also touch on TV ratings, the Bathurst 1000, and open-wheel contract disputes, before making race picks and reading listener feedback. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Denny Hamlin's 60th Cup Win at Las Vegas 13:23 - Ryan Blaney's Playoff Setback and Prospects 15:37 - William Byron & Ty Dillon Pit Road Incident 25:22 - Playoff Points Picture and Talladega Preview 29:29 - TV Ratings and NHRA Outdrawing NASCAR 34:52 - Talladega on Network TV & Xfinity Race Recap 38:15 - Xfinity Series Playoff Picture 41:19 - Truck Series Updates & Parker's Race at Dega 42:18 - Open Wheel Segment: F1 Practice Session Costs 44:44 - IndyCar/McLaren/Alex Palou Legal Drama 49:37 - Bathurst 1000 Recap: “Race of the Decade” 52:00 - Bucket List: Bathurst vs. Le Mans 53:33 - Talladega & US Grand Prix Picks 57:41 - Listener Comments and Reviews 1:06:09 - Show Wrap-Up and Outro (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 1900 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2025, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
96 Cars, One Chaos Filled Weekend — Are You Ready for Loudon?In this Peugeot 407 Episode of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon) race prep; Chris reminds us how to drive NHMS, Meteorologist Tim Burr says Burrr the weekend's nighttime weather will be cold, Chrissy tells you how to order a pizza correctly and Mental will judge you properly. Really, we are reviewing track details at this weekend's Lemons race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We promised oddball car culture and low-dollar racing — Episode 407 goes hard: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon) race prep, track quirks, cold night temps, Lemons race weekend schedule, plus our patented virtual track walk of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway 1.6-mile road course with the North & South chicane layout. All this with race humour & real stories: critters in the pit vehicle, skid-steer rental chaos, and why reading those race emails saves you hours of head-scratching.If Loudon's on your calendar — or you just love the “why did we sign up for this” moments — subscribe and hit the bell
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -1971 240Z he was given.-Racing against Porsche.-Event that led to becoming a pilot.-Racing back in the day.-Chasing the dream of being a race car driver.Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
Serial winner in sports cars, Formula 1 driver and all-out racer: Allan McNish is using his experience to give Audi a fast start in F1. A Le Mans and World Endurance Championship-winner with the manufacturer, Allan knows how ‘the Audi way' of racing will translate to F1. Allan's own journey to F1 began with a McLaren test alongside Ayrton Senna. 13 years later, he finally made his Grand Prix debut. Allan tells Tom Clarkson how his sportscar career eventually led him to F1 with Toyota, and seeing a young Fernando Alonso's unique driving style up-close while at Renault. Plus, Allan explains his work with the new Audi F1 team ahead of their 2026 debut, and why he thinks Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are the perfect drivers for the team. This episode is sponsored by: Babbel - right now, Babbel is offering our listeners up to 60% on their subscription. Go to babbel.com/GRID to claim your discount. Liquid I.V - go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code GRID at checkout CarGurus - head to cargurus.co.uk for complete vehicle details without any surprises Vanta - get started at Vanta.com/GRID
Février 1933, Le Mans. Dans une maison bourgeoise, un drame d'une rare violence se joue. Christine Papin, 28 ans, et sa sœur Léa, 22 ans, domestiques exemplaires, massacrent leur patronne Léonie Lancelin et sa fille Geneviève. laissant derrière elles une "bouillie sanglante", selon le légiste. Crime de folie ou vengeance sociale ? Cette affaire a fasciné et inspiré écrivains et cinéastes. Mais derrière l'horreur, que raconte réellement cette histoire ? Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture et voix : Caroline Nogueras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time once again for your favorite game—The One-Year Garage! This time we're back for one of the best automotive years imaginable: 1965, by special request of Sue Counselman from Vintage Underground. In addition to the crew's picks for their preferred sports car, family hauler, truck/4x4, daily driver, and wild card, we have Randy's hot take on the second-series GTO; a flippy-floppy driving video in Hawaii; Alex's ideal Eichler-dwelling 1965 self; what constitutes too many windshields; deep pulls from the Brits and Germans; a sobering trivia tidbit from Le Mans; Alfa Romeo naming conventions; Kardex friction, and (of course)...more!Links for things mentioned in this episode:4:04 Ferrari 250 GTO drive review. Does it still deserve its almost mythical status today? Harry's Garage on YouTube7:07 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe 5-Speed BaT listing9:44 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 BaT listing10:49 Modified 1985 Ferrari 308 GTB and 1985 Mazda RX-7 Group B Rally Car BaT listings11:08 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA BaT search13:44 3.0L Busso V6-Powered 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider-R by Alfaholics BaT listing17:10 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe 289 4-Speed BaT listing22:22 6.0L-Powered 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45LV BaT listing25:00 1965 Buick Sport Wagon BaT listing25:40 413-Powered 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Hardtop BaT listing27:39 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake Reddit29:06 Mercedes-Benz Universal station wagon BaT feature30:38 1967 Mercedes Benz 230S Fintail Rally Car BaT listing33:31 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Coupe 5-Speed BaT listing34:35 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 BaT listing36:17 Sounds Good: 1965 Honda RA272 V12 BaT feature37:33 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ and TZ2 FCA Heritage 39:08 1965 Pontiac GTO BaT search44:37 AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More BaT podcast episode45:10 1965 Alpine A110 BaT search46:00 1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale BaT search46:37 1965 Land Rover Series IIA BaT search50:23 1965 Buick Riviera BaT search53:10 1965 Austin Mini Moke BaT search54:08 1965 Mercedes-Benz Coupe BaT searchGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Winning the last race held at Riverside.-Le Mans.-Porsche race cars he has driven.Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
Picture it: Your scrappy little pro race team has a rough 2024. The next year, out of nowhere, you win Daytona. Then the whole gang takes its first trip to Le Mans and lands a killer finish.The rest of Jeff Braun's 2025 IMSA season was, to quote Jeff, “not that.”This one's a doozy: First, we've got INTC co-host Jeff sharing what he learned in IMSA this year. (Jeff helps run a Corvette in the GTD class, remember.) Second, we've got Sam, who made way too much coffee on tape day. He's a little rapid-fire yappy here, but hey, we're all captives to fate, fly on free bird, fútbol/racing podshow is life, right?Trophies rarely teach you something. But a long, tough season in pro racing just might.This show's format rotates weekly, because squirrel. We call this format "What I've Learned."This episode was produced by Sam Smith.**Who We Are + Spicy Merch:www.ItsNotTheCar.com**SUPPORT INTC:Contribute on Patreon www.patreon.com/notthecar**Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think!INTCPod@gmail.com**Check out Sam's book!Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023**Where to find us:https://www.instagram.com/intcpodhttps://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/https://rossbentley.substack.com/https://speedsecrets.com/**ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts.Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine.We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.New episodes every Tuesday.
Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. Butch Leitzinger, best known as an ALMS driver with Dyson Racing, he has also driven for a variety of other teams and race series. He is a three time winner of the Daytona 24 hours in 1994, ‘97 and ‘99. He won two IMSA driver's championship titles in both 1997 and 1998 while driving for Dyson Racing, and was named 2002 Rookie of the Year in the Trans-Am Series; and has raced in both the NEXTEL and Busch NASCAR series. Butch has attempted to conquer the 24 hours of Le Mans 6 times in his career, driving for Panoz in 1997 and ‘99, team Cadillac in 2000, then clinching a podium with Bentley in 2001, and returning to Bentley in 2002 with a final run with Risi Competizione in 2003; and he's here with us tonight to share his motorsports journey with us! ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Butch Leitzinger 01:50 Butch's First Encounter with LeMans 03:53 Challenges and Experiences at LeMans 06:37 Comparing Daytona and LeMans 11:53 Racing with Panoz: The Journey Continues 13:13 Switching Teams: From Panoz to Cadillac 16:19 The Bentley Era: High Stakes and Iconic Wins 23:14 Comparing the Bentley to Other Cars 25:10 The 2002 Bentley Campaign 28:14 Bentley's 2003 Victory and Controversy 30:25 Transitioning to Ferrari and GT Racing 32:53 Lessons from LeMans 34:58 Advice for Aspiring LeMans Racers 38:33 Modern Prototypes and Future Prospects 41:51 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.
Ohh! Giddy-up, giddy-up! Join Dave and Liam as they talk about Le Mans '66...(or Ford v Ferrari)... Go Sports Boxset
In September 1908 all the pressure is on Orville Wright. In August, his older brother, Wilbur, amazed the world over in Le Mans, France, demonstrating the abilities of the Wright's flying machine before a skeptical Europe. But now it's Orville's turn to show his stuff in front of skeptical America. On September 3, 1908 the pressure on Orville is nearly crushing. His task seems impossible. How can he somehow dazzle like Wilbur did in France? In many ways, we all experience this same unusual pressure when we realize that we are called to follow in the dazzling footsteps of Jesus Christ. Can it possibly be done?
Ancora un pareggio e ancora una volta la Juventus non riesce a mantenere un vantaggio. Analizziamo e psicanalizziamo il 2-2 col Villareal con il tifoso bianconero Francesco Oppini, poi completiamo la serata di Champions con Filippo Maria Ricci di rientro da Barcellona-PSG e con Raffaele Auriemma per un commento sulla vittoria del Napoli sullo Sporting Lisbona.Manca solo una corsa per conoscere chi si aggiudicherà il Mondiale Endurance e da queste parti si fa il tifo per la Ferrari 499P che ci ha abituati alla Le Mans, ma che ha toppato l'ultima 6 Ore del Fuji vinta dalla Alpine. Convocata la formazione base della Compagnia del Volante: Gionata Ferroni e Roberto Lacorte di Cetilar Racing.
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -His timeline on his racing career after Shelby. Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
A whirlwind rise to Formula 1 with its most famous team in the 1960s, and one of the greatest sportscar racing drivers in the world during the ‘70s and ‘80s, Derek Bell has established an incredible legacy in motorsport. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Derek talks about being personally picked by Enzo Ferrari to make his Formula 1 debut for the team at their home race and what it was like going out for dinner with Ferrari's founding father. While he only registered one championship point during his F1 career, Derek went on to have incredible success elsewhere – winning five Le Mans, three Daytona 24 races and two World Sportscar Championships. Derek explains why he achieved so much in sportscars, particularly alongside Belgium's former F1 driver Jacky Ickx, and what it was like helping to make the Le Mans movie with Hollywood icon Steve McQueen. This episode is sponsored by: Babbel: right now, Babbel is offering our listeners up to 60% on their subscription. Go to babbel.com/GRID to claim your discount.
Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver. He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan. Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Spending his college money on Shelby racing school and a race car.-His time working at Shelby.Send questions and suggestions to porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
Remember the time you almost died because your hotted-up old Camarobird got all loose and stabby up at Dead Man's Cul de Sac? Or maybe it was Turn 45 at Laguna Merrica. Either way, there you were, boppin' along like a lap-wreckered Versteppy, when you nearly bought the farm.“She handled like trash that day,” you told the cops/the race steward/that fry cook at Burger Queen. “No idea why.” And the gathered crowd sighed—who hasn't been there?Few automotive terms are as misunderstood as “handling.” What does it mean? Can “good” or “bad” handling be measured, or show up in data? How do non-engineery types talk about this stuff at places like the Indy 500 or Le Mans? Jeff and Sam have answers. And INTC changes episode formats weekly, because squirrel. We call this format “Racer 101.”This episode was produced by Sam Smith.**Support the show — get bonus episodes and more!Contribute on Patreon www.patreon.com/notthecar**Who We Are + Spicy Merch:www.ItsNotTheCar.com**Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think!INTCPod@gmail.com**Check out Sam's book!Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023**Where to find us:https://www.instagram.com/intcpodhttps://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/https://rossbentley.substack.com/https://speedsecrets.com/**ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts.Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine.We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.New episodes every Tuesday.
Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. Good time, bad advice, great shirts.This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Craig Metros, retired Ford Design Executive with over 35 years shaping some of the most iconic vehicles on the road. From the 2004 F-150 that redefined a segment, to his work on the Ford GT program that returned to Le Mans, Craig's stories take us inside the design studio battles, the global moves, and the passion that fueled a career at the highest level of automotive design.
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Jacky Ickx didn't grow up wanting to be a racing driver, so how did he become Belgium's most successful Formula 1 driver and one of the most versatile racers in the history of motorsport? Competing in all types of cars and competitions, not only did Jacky win eight F1 races and finish runner-up in the Drivers' Standings twice, he was also a serial winner in Le Mans, the World Endurance Championship and even the Paris-Dakar rally. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jacky tells the remarkable story of how he made his Formula 1 debut in a Formula 2 car at the 1966 German Grand Prix. At that time, F2 cars were allowed to race alongside F1 machinery because of how long the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleiffe track was. Jacky reveals how his impressive performance that day led to him joining Ferrari in 1968, why he left the team after just one season, only to return a year later, and what his relationship with Enzo Ferrari was like. Jacky also remembers how he felt finishing runner-up in 1970 to Jochen Rindt, the only driver to be crowned World Champion posthumously, and you'll hear the story of his inspirational one-man protest on track that changed the safety of Le Mans forever. This episode is sponsored by: Indeed - listeners of this show will get a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at Indeed.com/GRID Liquid I.V. - go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code GRID at checkout Vanta - visit vanta.com/ GRID to sign up for a free demo today! Shopify - sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/beyondthegrid
On today's episode, Andy and DJ are joined in the studio by 1st Phorm Elite Athlete Ryan Hardwick, who is best known for his victories at the 24 Hour Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the 12 Hour Sebring. They dive deep into Ryan's early life and the path that led him to become a professional race car driver, his entrepreneurial journey that paralleled Andy's, and what it truly took to win the 24 Le Mans this year.
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