AAH #758 - Do You Want to Learn How to Drive Fast?
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.
Ford Mustang
"fun to drive cars. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or ..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...to drive cars. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BR..."
Mazda Miatas
"... whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...rs. You know, whether it's Mustangs or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs."
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..."
Toyota Gr86S
"... or Camaros or Corvettes or Miatas or Porsches or GR86s or BRZs. And I mean, the list goes on and on that..."
Ferrari F40
"...r. The idea of 300 horsepower, that was a Ferrari F40 or something like that."
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..."
Porsche 917
"...e Trans Am Racing in the late 60s and the Porsche 917 in those cars have a huge impact on my life."
Ford Ranger
"Ford Raptor either Lightning or Ranger there is"
Ford F-150 Lightning
"Ford Raptor either Lightning or Ranger there is"
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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