{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #225 - Stewart Howden with Guests Jack Baldwin + Keith Martin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-225-stewart-howden-with-guests-jack-baldwin-keith-martin","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/18442007-classic-auto-mall-225-stewart-howden-with-guests-jack-baldwin-keith-martin.mp3","description":"CAM Show #225 airdate 12-31-25 Stewart welcomes Jack Baldwin Racecar Driver and so much more as they discuss his diverse career at the beginning of @IMSA, in storied racecars like the #MarchFormulaFord and #ShelbyGT plus what helped him make the money to go racing: designing and selling T-shirts for not only race cars, race products and even #Motorcycle #DareDevil #EvilKnievel but, rock bands like  @Aerosmith @AC-DC @BostonBand @Kiss and #TedNugent as well as time with @NissanRacing and @IROC. Also Sportscar Market Magazine's Keith Martin brings his blog to life with a New Years ponder: Resolution or Conundrum?.  #FordCortina #RoadAtlanta #OldsmobileCutlass #RCcola #Dodge #Winnebago #Chrysler #ShelbyCharger #MidOhio @CarrollShelby #Goodyear @HotWheels  @Ram @SCCA  @IMSA  @VIR @Chattanoogamotorcar #Tail of the dragon @RoadAtlanta #DriverEducation  #TommyKendallSend us a textGET OUR FREE APP: https://ClassicAutoMall.appimize.app When it opens click on the ORANGE button to install on your phone or computer for DIRECT ACCESS to our VIDEO and AUDIO shows and our website.  CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date.Recorded in our Showcase Studio just inside the entrance of the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, Host Stewart Howden, Classic Auto Mall President and Classic Car Specialist Steve Saffier talk about this unique and amazing place often with amazing guests. YES...Classic Auto Mall is a REAL former shopping mall that covers almost EIGHT football fields with an average of nearly ONE THOUSAND classic vehicles under one, climate controlled roof and they're all FOR SALE! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to be informed of new episodes and SEE them on the Classic Auto Mall YouTube Channel. We also invite you to VISIT US IN PERSON at Classic Auto Mall, one hour west of Philadelphia at PA Turnpike Exit #298, VISIT us online at ClassicAutoMall.com or talk to real, live people about visiting, buying or selling your classic on consignment at 888-227-0914. ."},"annotations":[{"startTime":211.9,"endTime":215.7,"type":"concept","title":"drag racing","url":"/glossary/drag-racing","quote":"...I was into drag racing, obviously. And that's what, and the way it happened was it's kind of a crazy story. I was drag racing. 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