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Classic Auto Mall Show #210 Don The Snake Prudhome + Keith Martin of Sports Car Market join host Stewart Howden

Classic Auto Mall Show #210 Don The Snake Prudhome + Keith Martin of Sports Car Market join host Stewart Howden

Classic Auto Mall SHOW Sep 14, 2025 57 min
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Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme, a legendary drag racer, shares captivating stories from his racing career with host Stewart Howden. The conversation covers Prudhomme's iconic nickname, his fierce rivalry with Tom McEwen, and the evolution of drag racing sponsorships. They discuss the technical aspects of drag racing, including the significance of reflexes, the shift to modern safety measures, and the impressive speeds of today's top fuel cars. Prudhomme reflects on his time as a team owner and the changes in the sport over the decades, offering insights into the thrill and challenges of drag racing.

Topics: drag racing history Don Prudhomme sponsorship evolution safety measures team ownership technical aspects rivalries modern drag racing car performance iconic vehicles
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Chevrolet Camaro

"that people take a Camaro and they make a"
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Chevrolet Corvette

"yeah don't need a Corvette you can't get in and out of"
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Ford Cougar

"and a cheetah or cougar as they try"
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Chevrolet Impala

"to catch a herd of impalas and don't forget"
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Ford Mustang

"the wired mustangs and broncos plus gazelle"
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Pontiac Le Mans

"how about the 1965 Pontiac Le Mans convertible"
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Chevrolet Malibu

"Next but not the least 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS Hard Top Silver Blue Over Blue"
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Mazda Rx7

"And next is the 1980 Mazda RX-7 Coupe I love this car"
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Ford Ranchero

"Next is the 1969 Ford Ranchero 500 Rio Grande Yes"
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Dacia Duster

"It's a very uncommon spec And speaking of dusters As we spoke earlier"
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Toyota Tercel

"It's going to thrill you It's going to have a tercel Right, exactly"
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G-Class Gwagon

"And last but not least The 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG G-Wagon Obsidian black metallic"
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Ford Fairlane

"Got a 56 Lincoln Mark II And a 57 Ford Fairlane That's really, really"
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MG MGA

"What a revolution the TR3 The MGA were over the cycle-fendered cars Exactly, a huge..."
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Land Rover Defender

"Well, you know, I had a Land Rover Defender 90 And I was on a first date"
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Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL

"We had a We had a Mercedes 420 SEL As just a daily driver"
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Lotus Elise

"It's a bit like my daughter's Got a Lotus Elise Now that's a good"
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