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AAH #758 - Do You Want to Learn How to Drive Fast?

AAH #758 - Do You Want to Learn How to Drive Fast?

Autoline After Hours Sep 08, 2025 66 min
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About this episode

Exploring the thrill of driving fast, this episode delves into various motorsport activities like autocross, track days, and sim racing. Guests Frank Schwartz and Eric Gucassian share their experiences and insights on how to get started in racing, emphasizing the importance of safety, training, and community. They discuss the accessibility of motorsport for enthusiasts, regardless of the car they own, and offer practical advice for newcomers looking to push their driving skills to the limit. The conversation also touches on the mental aspects of racing and the camaraderie found in the motorsport community.

Topics: autocross track days sim racing driving tips safety community involvement mental focus entry-level racing car preparation motorsport accessibility
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Ford Mustang
Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
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Ford Mustang

"fun to drive cars. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or ..."
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Chevrolet Camaro
Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Camaro

"...to drive cars. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BR..."
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Mazda Miatas
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Mazda Miatas

"... whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs."
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Chevrolet Corvette
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Chevrolet Corvette

"...rs. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs."
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Subaru BRZ
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Subaru BRZ

"...os or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs. And I mean, the list goes on and on that I'll be..."
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Toyota Gr86S
DestinationFearFan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Toyota Gr86S

"... or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs. And I mean, the list goes on and on that..."
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Ferrari F40
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ferrari F40

"...r. The idea of 300 horsepower, that was a Ferrari F40 or something like that."
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Honda Fit
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Honda Fit

"...all of these exciting cars. The reality is even a Honda Fit or a Mini Cooper or some of the smaller cars, for..."
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Ford Fiesta
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Ford Fiesta

"...f the smaller cars, for God's sakes, a Focus or a Fiesta from Ford are very capable cars. And you can real..."
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Porsche 917
Auge=mit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche 917

"...e Trans Am Racing in the late 60s and the Porsche 917 in those cars have a huge impact on my life."
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Ford Ranger
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Ranger

"Ford Raptor either Lightning or Ranger there is"
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Ford F-150 Lightning
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Ford F-150 Lightning

"Ford Raptor either Lightning or Ranger there is"
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Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry

"but my first time on track was with a Toyota Camry called it the black stallion it was quite impress..."
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