{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #247 Stewart Howden welcomes Zak Brown, C E.O. McLaren Formula 1 Racing","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-247-stewart-howden-welcomes-zak-brown-c-e-o-mclaren-formula-1-racing","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/19328344-classic-auto-mall-247-stewart-howden-welcomes-zak-brown-c-e-o-mclaren-formula-1-racing.mp3","description":"CAM Show #247 airdate 06-10-26 Stewart welcomes Zak Brown, C.E.O. @MclarenF1, Author and Golf Products Company Owner.  Discussed are his early years around Southern California Drag Racing, racing Go Karts, his progress to @IndyCar and Formula1 @F1.  Also discussed is his amazing knowledge and collection of racing and other cars, his #1970FordCondor originally owned by McLaren,  his book: \"Seven Tenths of a Second: Life, Leadership and Formula 1\" and 1.8 second pit stops.  Steve joins later to discuss Zak's \"Triple Crown\" quest, a review of new arrivals, Classic sales and the upcoming CAM auction on June 19, 2026.  #BruceMclaren @McLarenAuto  @F1MikaHakkinen @Mercedes @Ferrarri @Benetton @MarioAndretti @BobbyRahal @Daytona @Ferrari @Porsche, @Mercedes @MichaelShoemaker @NigelMansell @CadillacRacing, @MarioAndretti @DPWorld @OscarMayer #AlUnser #LeMans #Long Beach #Indy500 #BorgWarner #RogerPenske, #slotmods #ColinChapman #Monaco, #WatkinsGlen #LongBeach #GrandPrix #Sebring #DonPrudhomme #pitcrew, #EmersonFittipaldi, #JohnnyRutherford #CanAm, #SlotMods #HotWheels #JohnnyRutherford  https://www.24h-lemans.com/enSend us Fan MailCONTENT 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 610-901-3804.GET 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. "},"annotations":[{"id":417386,"startTime":131.0,"endTime":137.0,"type":"place","title":"Long Beach Grand Prix","url":"/glossary/long-beach-grand-prix","quote":"My first ever race was the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1981, and then I would go to Riverside.","canonicalId":"place:long-beach-grand-prix","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Long Beach Grand Prix is a major motorsport event held in Long Beach, California. 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