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This Drive Thru News episode tears through a disappointing slate of Super Bowl car commercials before shifting into a broader roundup of automotive chaos - from Stellantis' $26B EV implosion and Tesla axing the Model S and X, to StopTech and Raybestos abruptly shutting down and Honda's new Prelude landing with a thud. The hosts riff on design misfires, EV fatigue, and shifting EPA rules while weaving in motorsports talk, including the dull Rolex 24, Bathurst's massive crash, and WRC scouting U.S. rally sites. They wrap with GTM project updates, track‑season safety reminders, and a grab‑bag of Florida‑man absurdity and parking‑lot disasters, all delivered with their usual humor and gearhead banter. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Drive-Through News #65 Kickoff 00:01:27 Olympics Banter: Speed Skating, Biathlon & Curling Controversy 00:02:47 Super Bowl Ads: Were There Any Car Commercials? 00:11:57 Best Super Bowl Car Ads of the Last 20 Years (Top 5 Countdown) 00:14:36 Stellantis' $26B EV Struggle: Charger EV, 4xe Hybrids & What Went Wrong 00:18:01 EPA Rule Swings: Stop-Start, Emissions, and the Return of Big Engines? 00:20:04 Aftermarket Shock: StopTech Stops Making Brakes (and what's next) 00:22:35 Cars on the Chopping Block: Honda Prelude Hate & Tesla S/X Discontinued 00:24:50 The Grand Tour ‘Returns': Throttle House Rumors & Why You Can't Replace the Trio 00:30:19 Legends Lost: Ed Iskenderian Tribute & Robert Duvall Remembered 00:32:35 Porsche ‘Not Dead Yet': EV Cayman/Boxster and the Toyota MR2 Clickbait 00:38:11 Thank God It's Dead: Audi's ‘Pickup Truck' Concept 00:40:50 Audi's ‘Concept C' Design Language: The Ugly EV That Won't Die 00:42:05 BMW's Electric M3 Rumors + The Infamous ‘Special Screw' Repair Nightmare 00:44:47 Season Wrap & Pop Culture Detour! 00:51:04 Ferrari's First EV ‘Luce': Toy-Like Interior, Not-Quite-Ferrari Looks 00:54:52 Are You Faster Than an Interceptor? 01:01:49 Behind the Pit Wall: IndyCar in DC, Daytona 500, and a Boring Rolex 24 01:05:54 Sim Racing Update (Assetto Corsa Evo 0.5) 01:12:00 Bathurst Crash, WRC America Rumors, and the GTM Trackside Lemons Project Update 01:14:52 Safety Gear PSA & Season Finale Thanks, Patreon, and Sponsor Shoutouts ==================== 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
Irish SMEs may be unknowingly breaching GDPR and failing to meet Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) record-keeping requirements due to widespread gaps in how HR documents are stored, accessed, and governed. That is, according to new findings published from the Irish SME HR Report, by Ireland's leading people management platform, HRLocker. The report, based on responses from professionals working on HR in organisations employing 20–249 people, reveals that document disorder has become one of the most significant, yet preventable, compliance risks facing Irish businesses. Two-thirds breach GDPR due to insecure HR data storage Under Articles 5 and 32 of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), employers must ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of employees' personal data. Yet 66 per cent of SMEs continue to store HR documents in insecure systems, including general cloud folders (32 per cent), local hard drives (11 per cent), paper files (11 per cent) and email threads (9 per cent). The Data Protection Commission has already investigated SMEs for similar failures. In a recently published case, an employer mishandled sensitive employment information during a data breach, prompting an official complaint and regulatory intervention. The DPC found that the organisation had not implemented adequate safeguards to protect employee data, providing a clear example of the real?world consequences of poor HR document governance. Under GDPR, failures of this kind can result in administrative fines of up to €10 million or 2 per cent of global turnover, as well as compensation claims from affected employees. More than half failing to comply with data protection regulations The report highlights that 59 per cent of SMEs lack accurate, formal version control, risking breaches of GDPR Article 5(1)(d), which requires organisations to maintain accurate and up?to?date employee records. Further, 56 per cent do not have a current retention policy for HR data, despite the GDPR storage limitation principle and obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018. Mid-sized SMEs (50–99 employees) are the least compliant, with over one-third (39 per cent) lacking any retention policy at all. Without version control or retention schedules, SMEs cannot demonstrate compliance during WRC inspections or GDPR investigations, leaving them exposed to enforcement action, compensation claims, and costly remediation work. More than one in three risks undermining accountability requirements There is a clear lack of auditability in the sector, with 26 per cent of SMEs reporting that they do not maintain an audit trail for HR document access and changes. A further 27 per cent are unsure whether one exists, meaning more than one in three lack robust processes. This lack and uncertainty place organisations at risk of breaching GDPR Articles 24 and 30, which require employers to demonstrate accountability and maintain clear records of processing activities. In the event of a data-access request, breach investigation, or WRC inspection, the absence of an audit trail can lead to immediate compliance failure. Non-compliance carries real financial and operational consequences Governance gaps fuelled by document disorder also undermine compliance with core Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) record-keeping obligations, including requirements to maintain accurate, accessible, and up-to-date records on: Working hours Annual leave and public holidays Contracts and terms of employment Payroll and remuneration Disciplinary and grievance procedures Under the Workplace Relations Act 2023, missing audit trails, outdated files, or scattered storage systems can result in fixed-payment notices of up to €2,000 per offence, in addition to compensation awards to employees and orders to rectify records at the employer's expense. These costs come on top of business disruption during follow-up inspections and reputational damage that undermines employee trust. A preven...
Andreas Mikkelsen har vunnet WRC 2 to ganger - og nå er han tilbake!Andreas forteller blant annet om hvorfor han aldri gir seg, om at han egentlig forberedte seg på et nytt liv og om hva som motiverer han på tampen av karrieren. Og hvorfor har han bytta kartleser?Sjekk ut Bilsporten i sosiale medier: @BilsportenPrøv månedsabonnement for kun 1,- her: https://sesa.my/3qwmkkBli årsabonnent for halv pris her - kun 599,-: https://sesa.my/hnkvyv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonjour et bienvenue, on revient sur ce nouvel épisode sur le Rallye de Suède 2026 avec la prise de pouvoir d'Elfyn Evans ! On parlera aussi du WRC 2027, du Kenya à venir sans oublier le cadeau de Guillaume et nos pronostics ! Ecoutez, abonnez - vous, partagez, venez réagir avec nous dans les commentaires ! Vous êtes prêts c'est parti , direction le grand froid ! - Venez visiter notre site : https://www.rallye-infos.siteVenez visiter AutoMiniRacing et voici sur liens :Page Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AutoMiniRacingPage Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/autominiracingSite Internet : https://autominiracing.fr#RallySweden #WRC #WRC2026 #Rallye #Rally #wrclive #wrcofficial #RallyeSuede #Suede #ElfynEvans Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Unser heutiger Gast fuhr bereits einen Toyota Yaris, als sein Vater noch den Toyota Corolla AE86 auf den Rallyepisten fuhr. Und auch bereits 2016 war er schon mit Hankook Reifen unterwegs, also eigentlich auch damals fast schon so, wie die WRC heute. Nach seiner Yaris-Zeit wechselte er in den Opel Adam Cup in die ADAC Rallye Masters. Zu Citroen wechseltet der Ende 2014, eher er ein Jahr später wieder zurück zu den Japanern wechselte, jetzt zu Subaru. Ab 2019 bewegte er seinen Ford Fiesta in die höchste Klasse, damals die R5 – heute würde man Rally2 sagen. Hier fuhr er mit Beifahrern wie Dennis Zenz, Benedikt Preißmann, Lina Meter, Tobi Braun und Hanna Ostlender und auch Jara Hain. Im letzten Jahr fand er seine Liebe zu Toyota zurück und legten sich den spektakulären Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 zu, mit dem er nun in 2026 die DRM bestreiten wird. Herzlich willkommen bei uns im Studio: Björn Satorius! Alle Links rund um den ANTRIEB: https://magazin.antrieb.media/linkbio/
¡El Mundial de Rallies (WRC) aterriza en España! Analizamos en AutoFM Motorsport el recorrido y las etapas del Rally Islas Canarias en su histórico 50 aniversario. Además, desvelamos cuándo conoceremos la ruta del Rally Dakar 2027. En este extracto de AutoFM Motorsport desgranamos: WRC Rally Islas Canarias: Un análisis técnico de las etapas que formarán parte del calendario mundialista en esta edición tan especial. 50 años de historia: ¿Qué hace a este rally único para pilotos y aficionados? Ruta del Dakar 2027: Marcamos en el calendario el 5 de mayo, fecha oficial del anuncio del recorrido del rally más duro del mundo. Logística y Desafíos: Lo que supone para Canarias acoger la élite del WRC y las primeras pistas sobre el próximo destino del Dakar. No te pierdas el análisis del equipo de expertos de AutoFM sobre el presente y futuro de los rallies en España y el mundo. Programa completo: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/168641939
AutoFM Motorsport arranca con un anuncio clave en el calendario de la Fórmula 1. Barcelona renueva su contrato con el Mundial y alternará calendario con Spa, un movimiento estratégico que redefine el mapa europeo de la F1 y abre debate sobre el modelo de rotación en los grandes premios históricos. Analizamos el impacto deportivo, económico y político de esta decisión. El fin de semana internacional también deja titulares de peso: la Daytona 500 inaugura la temporada NASCAR, el Rally de Suecia sacude la clasificación del WRC y la Formula E afronta doble cita en Jeddah. En resistencia, las 12 Horas de Bathurst nos dejan uno de los incidentes más impactantes del arranque de año, mientras las categorías formativas compiten en Lusail y Valencia. Además, Alpine confirma su retirada oficial del WEC al término de la temporada, un movimiento que altera el equilibrio de la categoría Hypercar y que analizamos en clave técnica y estructural. También repasamos el regreso de Romain Grosjean a la IndyCar en 2026 con Dale Coyne Racing y la nueva etapa corporativa de Dorna como promotora de MotoGP. Actualidad, contexto estratégico y análisis técnico del momento que vive el motorsport internacional, con el sello AutoFM Motorsport. En directo en AutoFM Motorsport Martes 17 de Febrero ️ Javier Quilón y Mario González Rubén Gómez y Alex Moya Invitado: Francisco Jesús Lucas
A humanitarian crisis-- where life has been upset by natural disaster, conflict, or forced displacement-- can disproportionately impact women and girls. Women and girls, at disproportionate risk for gender-based violence, maternal health complications, and barriers to accessing aid, have different requirements in these settings. Julianne Deitch, Associate Director of Research at the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC), looks back with us on this last year's foreign aid cuts and talks to us about the substantial impacts on women and girls in crisis.Before 2025, the U.S. was one of the largest donors to humanitarian aid globally, with aid hovering at 13 billion dollars annually to address immediate needs for population in crises. Still, humanitarian aid made up less than 0.1% of the gross national income. In January 2025, the Trump administration froze all U.S. foreign aid and dismantled U.S. foreign assistance infrastructure (including closing USAID). Over the last year, WRC collected concrete evidence from over 32 countries. They found that women and girls in humanitarian crises: 1) have lost access to necessary health care (maternal health, sexual and reproductive health care, antiviral drugs, and more); 2) are less safe from gender-based violence; and 3) have lost access to women-led, targeted, trusted, local support. Increased funding, advancing the life-saving principle of gender-specific humanitarian aid, supporting local, women-led organizations, and holding governments accountable are all recommendations for addressing this reality. For more information, check out Future Hindsight: https://www.futurehindsight.com/Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
The band's back together as George Donaldson joins David Evans and Colin Clark for the Rally Sweden debrief, along with host Luke Barry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2月12日(木)から2月15日(日)までスウェーデンで開催された2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』は、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)のエルフィ […]
ラリージャパン2026実行委員会は2月16日、WRC世界ラリー選手権第7戦として開催される『フォーラムエイト・ラリージャパン2026』の大会概要を発表した。2026年の開催期間は5月28日(木)から31日(日)までの4 […]
2月15日(日)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦ラリー・スウェーデンの最終日デイ4が、スウェーデン北部の都市『ウーメオー』中心に行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WR […]
2月12日(木)から15日(日)まで、北欧スウェーデンで開催された2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』は、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)のエルフ […]
2月15日(日)、北欧のスウェーデンを舞台に開催された2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ4ではスペシャルステージ16から18の走行が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワー […]
2月14日(土)、スウェーデンで2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ3としてスペシャルステージ9から15が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-W […]
2月15日(日)、北欧スウェーデンを舞台に開催されている2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ4が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)のエ […]
2月15日(日)、北欧スウェーデンを舞台に開催された2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ4が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)のエルフ […]
2月14日(土)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』の競技3日目デイ3が、スウェーデン北部の都市『ウーメオー』を中心に行われた。 TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム […]
2月14日(土)、北欧スウェーデンで開催されている2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ3は、スペシャルステージ(SS)9から15までの全7本が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Raci […]
2月13日(金)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ2はスペシャルステージ2から8が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)の勝田貴元/ア […]
2月13日(金)、スウェーデンで2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ2としてスペシャルステージ2から8が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WR […]
2月13日(金)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』の競技2日目デイ2が、スウェーデン北部の都市『ウーメオー』を中心に行われた。 TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム […]
2月13日(金)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のデイ2はスペシャルステージ2から8が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワールドラリーチーム(TGR-WRT)の勝田貴元/ア […]
2月12日(木)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権の第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』のシェイクダウンとSS1が行われ、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRTのオリバー・ソルベルグ/エリオット・エドモンドソン組(ト […]
2月12日(木)、2026年WRC世界ラリー選手権第2戦『ラリー・スウェーデン』が開幕。デイ1として、スウェーデン北部の都市『ウーメオー』でナイトステージが1本行われた。 TOYOTA GAZOO Racingワール […]
Guest post by Crystel Robbins Rynne, CEO, HRLocker Irish SMEs are no strangers to pressure. They are the backbone of the economy, the employers of local communities, and the innovators driving Ireland's next wave of growth. Yet beneath that resilience lies a quieter, more pervasive anxiety. It surfaced clearly in HRLocker's recent research. As revealed in our Irish SME HR Report 2025, three-quarters (74%) of Irish SMEs fear they would fail a surprise Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) inspection. That figure is not about negligence. It is about confidence. Or more accurately, the lack of it. And it signals that the compliance burden on SMEs has reached a tipping point. The Confidence Gap: Why Good Businesses Still Feel Exposed Most SMEs want to do the right thing. They want fair contracts, accurate time records, transparent policies, and safe workplaces. But intent alone does not create compliance readiness. The reality is that many SMEs are operating with: Outdated or inconsistent employment contracts Patchy training records Manual time tracking that does not reflect modern hybrid work Policies stored across inboxes, desktops, and filing cabinets HR processes that rely on one overstretched person remembering everything This is not a failure of leadership. It is a failure of bandwidth. When regulations evolve quickly, inspections become more rigorous, and hybrid work adds new layers of complexity, SMEs often lack the internal infrastructure to keep pace. The result is a growing sense of audit anxiety. A fear that something important has slipped through the cracks. The Emotional Toll of Compliance Uncertainty Compliance is not just a legal obligation. It is an emotional one. For founders and HR leads, low confidence shows up as worry about reputational damage, fear of fines or enforcement actions, stress around documentation gaps, and sleepless nights before audits. When compliance becomes a source of dread, it drains energy from the work that actually grows a business. Innovation, culture, and customer experience all take a hit. Why Technology Is the Turning Point The good news is that the confidence gap is not inevitable. It is structural, and structural problems can be solved. HR technology is transforming compliance from a reactive scramble into a proactive and predictable process. The shift is significant. 1. Audit readiness becomes automatic. Modern HR platforms centralise contracts, policies, training records, and time data in one secure system. Version control, digital signatures, and automated updates give SMEs clarity about where they stand. 2. Gaps surface before they become liabilities. Dashboards highlight missing documents, expired certifications, or overdue reviews. Issues can be addressed long before an inspection. 3. Hybrid work becomes compliant by design. Accurate time tracking, remote attendance logs, and digital leave management remove the guesswork from flexible work arrangements. 4. Documentation becomes a strength, not a stressor. With everything stored, searchable, and timestamped, SMEs can demonstrate compliance with confidence rather than hope. 5. Leaders reclaim headspace. When the administrative burden lifts, founders and HR teams can focus on people, culture, and strategy. The Irish Context: Why Local Matters Ireland's regulatory landscape is unique. WRC inspections, GDPR obligations, and the rapid shift to hybrid work have created a compliance environment that is both demanding and fast-moving. The pace of change has been extraordinary. In the past three years, Irish employers have navigated statutory sick leave, auto-enrolment pensions, the right to request remote and flexible working, gender pay gap reporting, and domestic violence leave, with pay transparency requirements now on the horizon. Parental leave entitlements have also expanded. Each change, even when welcome, adds another layer of documentation, policy updates, and process adjustments. For SMEs that are already stretched thin, k...
In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by 2026 Britcar Endurance Championship driver, Julian McBride.Julian has taken a life-changing medical complication that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and turned it into a racing and coaching career, highlighting a determination and sense of purpose to help others, through motor sport, make the most of life, despite the difficulties they may face.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/02/podcast-julian-mcbride-racer-coach-and-disability-in-motorsport-mentor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!This week we (meaning Nate) preview the Daytona 500! We also cover some news and notes from this past week, however, the Great American Race is on full display this week!Coming up this weekend: Daytona 500, Bathurst 12h, WRC in Sweden, and F1 Testing in Bahrain.
Lia Block could not possibly have dreamed of a better performance on her return to rallying, but she couldn't have predicted such heartbreak either. Just 100 meters from her first ARA National win, her Ford Fiesta Rally3 broke down and she was left with nothing. Reflecting on that performance, she's joined by Derek Dauncey and host David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
En una semana marcada por la intensa actividad del motor, el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 abre un nuevo episodio centrado en los grandes eventos que llegan: los primeros test de Fórmula 1 en Baréin (sin imágenes en directo y con cobertura limitada por parte de Dazn) y, especialmente, la disputa del Rally de Suecia, protagonista de este programa. El foco, en el WRC. El episodio plantea las incógnitas habituales de la prueba nórdica, empezando por la más relevante: la presencia de nieve en los tramos, condición imprescindible para preservar la identidad de la prueba. Se revisa la lista de inscritos y se subrayan las particularidades del recorrido: la configuración de tramos, los kilómetros totales y el desarrollo a lo largo de los distintos días de competición. Iván Fernández explica los desafíos específicos del rally, desde la gestión de neumáticos con clavos hasta la dificultad de pilotar en pistas rápidas y heladas típicas de la región. También se repasan las declaraciones de los pilotos, que expresan tanto sus expectativas como las precauciones obligadas ante un entorno tan imprevisible. Además, se analiza el rendimiento esperado de los equipos de la categoría reina, con especial atención al posible papel protagonista de Oliver Solberg, considerado a priori uno de los pilotos con mayor ventaja en estas superficies. El episodio también aborda el desempeño esperado en las categorías inferiores y destaca la presencia española en la prueba. El programa concluye con la despedida habitual, pero anunciando que esta semana, dado que empezamos con la pretemporada, tocará hacer varios especiales dedicados a lo que ocurra en Baréin. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Clash Edition is here. We break down the Bowman Gray weekend, the weather chaos, and why this one felt more like a chess match than a sprint. Then we get into what Preece's win actually means, the strategy and fuel games people miss, and why Daytona is still the biggest castle in racing.Also: Corey's fired up for the 99 at Daytona, we talk numbers as identity, and we hit a quick motorsports round-up (WRC madness, IndyCar street race talk, and more).Highlights:Clash recap and the Bowman Gray vibePreece wins and why it mattersFuel weight, strategy, and the stuff fans do not seeDaytona 500 energy, storylines, and why it hits differentMotorsports quick hits (WRC, IndyCar, more)Follow, rate, and drop questions for next week.#StackingPennies #NASCAR #Daytona5000:30 - Welcome to the show and talking about winter weather1:30 - Corey driving the 6 car at Bowman Gray5:06 - Michael McDowell jumping the start in the LCQ6:49 - How great is driving at Bowman Gray8:00 - Reaction to the wet weather racing8:40 - Cars running out of gas in the feature9:57 - Corey breaks down his duel with Austin Cindric11:01 - Driving cars with historic numbers and seeing those cars drive at Bowman Gray13:16 - Ryan Preece calls in to talk about his Clash-winning weekend15:44 - Ryan Preece living his dream and significant moments in his racing career17:20 - Ryan Preece's never-give-up attitude20:44 - How Preece's success has impacted drivers in the modified series22:19 - How has the win impacted the season goals of the 60 car24:15 - Skip and Corey talk about Skip's performance at the Gambler's Classic in Atlantic City28:16 - Breaking down a World Rally Championship clip with no power steering31:00 - Favorite Clash paint schemes32:40 - Freedom 250 IndyCar race announcement34:50 - Toyota joins Australian V8 Supercars series36:10 - Opinions on electric car racing38:15 - Max Verstappen racing GT339:20 - What makes the Daytona Speedweeks special43:00 - Penny for your Thoughts questionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two-time World Rally champion Jonne Halttunen joins David Evans to talk about his new driving challenge, involvement in Toyota's ARA project, the future of Finnish rallying and how he felt watching Monte Carlo Rally from the sidelinesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ambassador Steve Lang, currently a senior advisor at Crest Hill Advisors and non-resident senior associate with CSIS, discusses WRC-27. He is a veteran diplomat and international policy leader. Steve Lang was confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Coordinator of International Communications and Information Policy, with the rank of Ambassador in 2024, and served in that role until 2025. He also served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy from 2022. As coordinator, Steve led U.S. delegations to numerous international conferences and negotiations, including WRC-23. In his 30-year career as a U.S. diplomat, Steve has served in Japan, Mexico, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Cuba.
In this exclusive Race Industry Week interview, Peter Thul — WRC Promoter and two-time German National Co-Driver Champion — breaks down one of the most transformative moments in World Rally Championship history.Fresh off the dramatic Saudi Arabia season finale, Thul reflects on a championship decided on the very last stage, Sébastien Ogier's historic ninth world title, and the bold roadmap toward the new WRC 27 regulations that will reshape the sport beginning in 2027.For the first time, Thul details how WRC will:• Slash top-category costs from ~€1M per rally to ~€345K per car• Transition from Rally1 to the new WRC 27 platform• Open the door to new manufacturers, tuners, and customer teams• Enable SUV body styles and wider brand identity• Create a real pathway from national rallying to the world stageHe also confirms:• 2026 as the final season of Rally1• Strategic calendar changes for Japan, Sardinia & potential new markets• Rally USA test event with 2027 WRC debut in view• Long-term integration with ARA and North American rallyingFrom sustainable fuels and future powertrain flexibility to the return of Lancia, the role of Toyota, Hyundai, Ford/M-Sport, and the potential of Chinese OEMs, this conversation delivers an unprecedented look at how the FIA and WRC are building a 10-year technical and commercial foundation for the sport.This episode is essential viewing for rally fans, manufacturers, engineers, team owners, tuners, and motorsport business leaders worldwide.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#WRC #WorldRallyChampionship #PeterThul #Ogier #SebastienOgier #WRC27#Rally1 #Rally2 #RallyRacing #Motorsports #FIA #RallySaudiArabia#RallyUSA #RallyMonteCarlo #MotorsportBusiness #RaceEngineering#SustainableFuels #OEM #HybridRacing #EPARTRADE #RaceIndustryWeek
Fresh from winning the Monte Carlo Rally, Elliott Edmondson joins David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod to discuss his career to-date and that epic, surprise victory at round oneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 2002, Tommi Mäkinen won his fourth (and final) Monte Carlo Rally in a row. But Sébastien Loeb was the one who stood on the top step of the podium. George Donaldson, then Subaru's team manager, shares the story of how his shrewdness helped uncover some sneaky Citroën tactics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No hemos ni terminado enero y vivimos un momento de máxima actividad en el calendario del motor. Más allá de la Fórmula 1, el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1, dedica el segundo episodio de la semana a analizar competiciones clave como el Rally Dakar, el arranque del Mundial de Rallyes en Montecarlo y la inminente cita de las 24 Horas de Daytona, confirmando que la temporada 2026 ya está plenamente en marcha. Mucho motor. Con el Dakar recién concluido, este segundo programa repasa los resultados en todas sus categorías: motos, coches, Challenger, Classic y camiones. Los colaboradores realizan una valoración global de una edición especialmente exigente, marcada por la dureza del recorrido y la fiabilidad como factor decisivo. Toca hablar de los momentos más relevantes de la prueba y se analiza con detalle el desempeño de los pilotos españoles, poniendo en contexto sus resultados dentro de una competición cada vez más profesionalizada y competitiva. El foco se traslada después al Mundial de Rallyes, que inicia su temporada, como es tradición, en el precioso Montecarlo. Antes de entrar en la previa del rally, Iván Fernández repasa la composición de los equipos y las novedades en las alineaciones de pilotos. Ford, Hyundai y Toyota protagonizan el análisis de las nuevas monturas, tanto desde el punto de vista del chasis como de las decoraciones, mientras se identifican los principales cambios técnicos, también en las categorías inferiores. El Rally de Montecarlo vuelve a presentarse como un desafío único dentro del calendario, con un recorrido exigente, tramos nocturnos y diurnos, y condiciones cambiantes que ponen a prueba la capacidad de adaptación de pilotos y equipos. Así que toca hacer una buena previa, detallando los kilómetros totales, la estructura de las jornadas y los retos específicos del rally, incluyendo las novedades en cuanto a compuestos de neumáticos y el material disponible para afrontar una prueba donde la puesta a punto del coche resulta crítica… y donde el año pasado los neumáticos, como en tantas pruebas, fueron protagonistas. Mirando a Estados Unidos. El cierre del episodio mira hacia Estados Unidos, con la previa de las 24 Horas de Daytona 2026. Se destacan los puntos fuertes de esta edición y la participación española, con nombres propios como Álex Palou, que competirá junto a Scott Dixon en Acura. El repaso a la lista de inscritos refleja la magnitud del evento, con una nutrida parrilla en las categorías GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro y GTD, y la presencia de los principales fabricantes y pilotos del panorama internacional. Empezamos con un plato fuerte, está claro. Con este recorrido por el Dakar, el WRC y la resistencia americana, el episodio confirma que el automovilismo afronta un inicio de año intenso y diverso. Y el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 arranca su décima temporada ofreciendo una visión global del motor, conectando disciplinas y campeonatos con la misma intensidad y pasión del primer episodio. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. Season 2026, Episode 2. In this episode, we look ahead to an exciting 2026 WRC season with Hyundai driver Hayden Paddon as he makes his return to the World Rally Championship after an eight year absence. We also hear from award winning motorsport journalist Luke Barry then we speak to Hyundai Chief Engineer Jamie McMillan, each offering their unique insights as the season kicks off with the iconic Monte Carlo Rally.
David Evans and Colin Clark get together, a week before the 2026 World Rally Championship season begins, to look ahead at the major storylines to come this season - including title favorites, new liveries and weather predictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this unforgettable episode of Off Track Podcast, host Dave Neal travels to the Moulsdale Foundation Open Day — the biggest and best-attended event in the Foundation's history — to celebrate one of the most iconic moments in motorsport history:30 years since Colin McRae's legendary 1995 World Rally Championship victory and Alister McRae's British Rally Championship win.Joining Dave on the day are Jimmy McRae, Alister McRae, and rising star Max McRae for a powerful conversation about family, legacy, and the future of rallying. From emotional reflections on Colin's impact on the sport, to how the McRae name continues to shape the next generation, this episode captures the spirit of rallying at its very best.With hundreds of fans, families, and motorsport supporters filling the venue, the Moulsdale Foundation Open Day became a true celebration of grassroots motorsport, community, and the enduring influence of the McRae dynasty.
The Labour Court has now heard the case and adjourned to consider its ruling, following the breakdown of talks at the WRC and last year's strike action that affected thousands of schools nationwide. To discuss the latest developments in the long-running school secretary pensions dispute, Alan Morrissey was joined by Rena McGrath, Vice-Chairperson and Treasurer of the Fórsa School Secretaries Branch on the Clare/Galway border, and Bernie Dillon, Secretary at St Senan's Primary School in Kilrush. On Wednesday's Morning Focus they discussed what this latest step means for school secretaries and caretakers, and what happens next. Photo (c) Clare FM
Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala joins David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod to discuss Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans, Oliver Solberg, his purchase of Printsport, his involvement in testing the new GR Corolla RC2 in America and his historic rallying plans for 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Big Oak Era has begun! The Blue Jays have finally made a big splash in the Far East, signing the first ever position player to be posted by the 22-time Japan Series champion Yomiuri Giants, Kazuma Okamoto.A player of great intrigue for many reasons—including how he'll fit with the Blue Jays defensively, whether his improved strikeout rate in 2025 was for real (it jumped from a still-excellent 15.9% down to an unbelievable 11.3%), how well his ability will translate overall, and how much of a marketing win in Japan his acquisition will prove to be for the Jays—Okamoto was unveiled by the club in a press conference on Tuesday, where he charmed in both Japanese and, briefly, English. If he can contribute even just a little more than half of his 2025 wRC+ of 210 in the big leagues, he'll be an outstanding addition on a Jays club where his high-contact/low-strikeout skillset should fit right in. And his arrival doesn't even appear to have taken the team out of the running for top free agent Kyle Tucker or a reunion with homegrown star Bo Bichette.Fun times!** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toyota driver Seth Quintero speaks to David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod about his program in the new Corolla RC2 in America, and his ongoing commitments to the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The Californian also explains his motorsport journey so far, and why rallying has always been a passion for himSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup North America is here, and is set to revolutionize the North American rallying landscape. Sean Donnelly explains what's in store and why you should take part. This episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod is partnered by Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup North America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, justdrop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com First, the bad news S2 – Bangladesh - S21AM and S21RCsay their planned IOTA AS-127 operation has been postponed until sometime next year. Cited are logistical challenges and operational constraints in the region and "adequateresource availability concerns." Now, the Good News U.S. amateurs to receive expanded 60-meter privileges - TheU.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized expanded use of the 60-meter band for U.S. amateur radio operators, following rules adopted at the World Radiotelecommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15). The new regulations, including a 15-watt effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) power limit (not effective radiated power, or ERP), will take effect 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register. Use of this band remains on a secondary basis. The full FCC Report and Order is available online, and ARRL provides more details on its website. XU - Cambodia – DL7BO, Tom, will be on the air as XU7GNY, December 22 to January 18. Tom will be on 160-6 CW, SSB and FT8, concentrating on the lower bands. QSL direct to DJ4WK or use LoTW, Club Log or eQSL. 4K – Azerbaijan – 4K/DL4XT,Jan, will on 40 and 20-10M SSB, CW and FT8 December 26 to January 3. He will be on the air casually, aka "holiday style." For a QSL it's LoTW, Club Log OQRS and QRZ. A6 - United Arab Emirates – A60QATAR will be December 18-22 to join in Qatar's celebration. Some Individual ops in UAE may use that call and add /1, /2, and similar. TL - Central African Republic - CT1END, Carlos, reminds us CR7BNW, Joao, will be operating as TL8BNW from Bangui, Central African Republic, for six months starting in December 2025. His first activity will take place from December 20-25, 2025, using SSB and FT8 on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW, QRZLogbook, and via the Portuguese QSL bureau.FY - French Guiana - F4GPK, Peter, will be on as TO2FY December 22 to January 15 from Kourou. TG – Guatemala - TG9/AF4CZ willbe on the air "holiday style," December 7 to January 5, mostly digital modes on 40-10. He will upload his log to LoTW, eQSL and Club Log. Z8 - South Sudan - YI1DZ (akaZ81D), Diya's, contract with UN-WFP in South Sudan runs until March 10, 2026, with a possible 11-month extension pending approval. Due to frequent travel and a rotating work schedulethat includes leave every six weeks, radio activity is limited tofree time, mostly on weekends. The author is currently in Istanbul and will return to Juba on December 15 and could be very active as Z81D the following weekend.C5YK, The Gambia – Andre, ON7YK, is QRV from The Gambia until January 25. He is operating as C5YK on SSB, RTTY, PSK, FT8, FT4, and some CW on 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10M. QSL only via LoTW, eQSL, or direct to ON7YK. He posts his logbook on his website. “may be a little unreliable.” Manual log upload will be every several days. Borut says to not send cards through the bureau “as they will not find my home.” He will send direct cards once he is home in Slovenia, “via OQRS only.” OQRS. YU – Serbia - In celebration of IARU Region 1 Young Radio Operators Month, Serbian amateurs may use the special callsigns YT25YOTA and YU25YOTA throughout December 2025.
It's been a busy news week in the World Rally Championship, and M-Sport has been right at the heart of it. David Evans talks to team principal Richard Millener about the team's 2026 WRC lineup, its WRC future, Project Rally One's plans and life at M-Sport with Malcolm Wilson sharing his time between the business and the FIA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The World Rally Championship's latest champion, Vincent Landais, joins SPIN, The Rally Pod to talk about his achievement, how he's managed to fill the shoes left by Julien Ingrassia, what the part-time schedule is like for him and why you should always meet your heroes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Randy Haines and I continue our team previews with the Tampa Bay Rays. The pods are not meant to be a deep dive into each and every player on each team, but more so identifying some interesting ADP's (Draft Champions), items of importance on their depth charts - either with paths for players in playing time or vice versa- any how some recent news may dictate some player interest. Tampa BayClose - Uceta vs Jax vs the fieldDoes the Yandy trade finally happen? Who benefits most if it does? Carson Williams chances of being the primary SS?McClanahan cost through the offseasonTheir catcher depth chart is ugly enough it makes Dominic Keegan semi interesting (hasn't been drafted yet this year) not good first try at AAA but 125 wRC+ or better at every stop priorPullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:-Access to lively Discord with highly active members sharing player evaluations, draft boards and strategies..get a leg up on your league mates!-Player Breakdowns series in audio and video form-Draft recaps from me-additional Launch Angle episodes-additional Guest episodes-ad free listening-Much more!https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe