{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Accelerating Dreams: The Piston Foundation's Drive to Inspire","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/accelerating-dreams-the-piston-foundation-s-drive-to-inspire","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/13476745-accelerating-dreams-the-piston-foundation-s-drive-to-inspire.mp3","description":"Get ready for a joyride with us on the latest episode of the In Wheel Time podcast. Welcoming back Mike Marrs after his battle with COVID, we take a look at new car ownership - particularly when it comes to Craig Bierman's shiny McLaren. The real highlight of our journey, though, is our special guest, Jeff Mason. Jeff is the COO of the Piston Foundation, an organization with a mission that looks at tomorrow in the automotive world. They're sparking a passion in young people for the classic car industry and giving them the tools they need to succeed.  We explore the Foundation's roadmap for providing scholarships and creating relationships with schools that share their love for classic car restoration. Moving from the fast lane to the scenic route, we take a look at the car events around the area - from the Mustang Club of Houston's Fall Open Car Show to the Law Firm Summer Fest Car Show.In the New Car Showroom, we take a look at the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club, a two passenger sports car that with a history that seems to keep getting better with age.All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk!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. 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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"},"annotations":[{"startTime":25.57,"endTime":31.151,"type":"car","title":"Mazda MX-5 / Miata","url":"/cars/mazda/mx-5-miata","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Mazda_MX-5_Miata%2C_Bangladesh_%2826603031182%29.jpg","quote":"...restoration training. 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