About this episode
Derek D, former host of Fastlane Daily, shares his journey from a car enthusiast to a prominent figure in automotive media. He reflects on the impact of FLD on his life and the community, discussing his first car, a 1988 Toyota Camry, and his favorite, a Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP. The conversation dives into the evolution of automotive content on YouTube, the challenges of maintaining authenticity, and the importance of positivity in the face of adversity, especially as Derek navigates his battle with cancer. His passion for cars and the connections formed through FLD resonate throughout the episode.
We have a guest.
The one the only DEREK D. Derek Is an award-winning actor comedian and host of one our favorite YouTube car shows Fast Lane daily (FLD). With more that 2,350 episodes of FLD and 2 Webby Awards he really needs no introduction to car guys. We are just blessed to be able to have a conversation with one of the OGs, one of the G.O.A.T.s.
Check out his web site Official site of actor/comedian/host Derek D follow him on all the socials. Show the legend some love.
Toyota Camry
"...gh school. And so my first car was in 1988 Toyota Camry. And it was gray with burgundy interior."
Ford Mustang
"...ley, what about you? My first car was a 1985 Ford Mustang LX that my mom gave me. And everything was broken..."
Pontiac Solstice
"...ilmington Delaware plant and I got a 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP. Yes, in black, because it had to be."
Nissan Skyline Gt
"...te, too, because my favorite car that I had was a Skyline GT Turbo in Japan. Oh, nice."
Porsche Panamera
".... Or, you know, Lindsay Lohan crashed her Porsche Panamera, you know, and then we always roped in pop cultur..."
Audi Allroad
"It's a good looking car. I had an A4 all-road wagon. Yeah, those are nice too."
Bmw 1Series
"and I call it Clifford, just the big red and tall. And then I had bought a BMW 1-Series a couple years ago and the guy I told it to me, you know,"
Mazda B Mazda
"I had like a little, was it like a B, Mazda B75B, one of those little guys?"
Ford Explorer
"Yeah, yeah. The same as the Ford Explorer. I had one of those, that was manual."
Volkswagen Golf
"What'd you get? I got a, it's a 2013 Volkswagen Golf R. Oh, nice."
Volkswagen Kid
"...g into a car shopping. I mean, I've always been a Volkswagen kid, but going out shopping for a car,"
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