F.A.T. Ice Race, Car We Would Erase From History, and the Best First Car - DWA! Podcast Ep. #925
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Driving While Awesome Mar 5, 2026
F.A.T. Ice Race, Car We Would Erase From History, and the Best First Car - DWA! Podcast Ep. #925

F.A.T. Ice Race, Car We Would Erase From History, and the Best First Car - DWA! Podcast Ep. #925

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F.A.T. Ice Race, Car We Would Erase From History, and the Best First Car - DWA! Podcast Ep. #925
Toyota Corolla
Car

Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a small, popular car that many people drive because it is reliable and easy to maintain. It's often talked about in car communities because some people like to make it faster or cooler.

Concept

Keiichi Tsuchiya

Keiichi Tsuchiya is a famous race car driver from Japan who helped make drifting, a style of driving where the car slides sideways, very popular. Many car fans look up to him.

Concept

ice race

Ice racing is when cars race on ice or snow, so they have to be careful because it's slippery. They use special tires to help them not slide around.

Ford Bronco
Car

Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a type of SUV that can drive on rough and slippery surfaces like ice. It is strong and built to handle tough driving conditions.

Meyers Manx
Car

Meyers Manx

The Myers-Manx is a small, fun car made for driving on sand and dirt. It has a light body and is easy to drive off-road.

Porsche Boxster
Car

Porsche Boxster

The Boxster is a small, sporty car made by Porsche that has two seats and a roof that can open. People like it because it’s fun to drive and feels very balanced on the road.

Concept

Yellowstone Club

The Yellowstone Club is a very fancy and private place where rich people have homes and can ski or play golf. It's not open to just anyone.

Term

Porsche Ambassador

A Porsche Ambassador is someone who talks about and shows off Porsche cars to help people learn about them and get excited.

Porsche 911
Car

Porsche 911

The 911 is a famous fast car made by Porsche that has its engine in the back. It’s well-known for being fun to drive and looking cool.

Nissan Patrol
Car

Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol is a big SUV that can drive on rough roads and off-road. It's strong and can handle tough places where normal cars can't go.

Term

two-wheel drive

Two-wheel drive means only two of the car's wheels get power from the engine. This can make it harder to drive on slippery or rough roads.

Concept

Radwood

Radwood is a fun car show where people bring cars from the 1980s and 1990s. It's a place to see old cool cars and meet other car fans.

Toyota Celica
Car

Toyota Celica

The Celica is a small sporty car made by Toyota that many people liked because it was fun to drive and looked good.

Porsche 944
Car

Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 is a sporty car made by Porsche. It drives well because its engine is in the front and the power goes to the back wheels.

Part

clutch

The clutch is a pedal you press to switch gears in a manual car. It helps the car change speed smoothly.

Part

e-brake

The e-brake is a hand or foot brake that helps keep the car still when parked or if the regular brakes don't work.

Term

put it in gear

To put a car in gear means to choose how fast or slow it goes by changing the gear stick or selector.

Ferrari Enzo
Car

Ferrari Enzo

The Ferrari Enzo is a very fast and special car made by Ferrari. It was built in small numbers and uses racing technology to go really fast.

Rolls-Royce Ghost
Car

Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a very fancy and comfortable car that many people buy to ride in style. It has a big engine and is made with very high-quality materials.

Ferrari 250 GT
Car

Ferrari 250 GT

The 250 GT is an old, very fancy Ferrari car that was fast and looked beautiful.

Part

hand beaten aluminum panels

These are metal parts of the car's body that are shaped by hand to fit perfectly. They're made from aluminum, which is light and strong.

Concept

Pikes Peak hill climb car

This is a special kind of race car made to drive up a very steep and twisty mountain road called Pikes Peak. It's built to be very fast and handle well on that tough road.

Part

yoke steering wheel

A yoke steering wheel is a steering control shaped like a small airplane handle instead of a round wheel. It can be harder to turn quickly or smoothly, especially when making sharp turns.

Porsche 914
Car

Porsche 914

The 914 is an older Porsche that has its engine in the middle of the car, making it good to drive. Some versions have a stronger engine and are more special.

Audi RS4
Car

Audi RS4

The RS4 is a fast and sporty Audi car that can drive well in all weather because it has power to all its wheels.

Porsche 959
Car

Porsche 959

The 959 is a very fast and special Porsche from the 1980s that had lots of new technology for its time.

Lancia Stratos
Car

Lancia Stratos

The Stratos is a very special old car that was great at racing on rough roads and looks very unique.

Audi Quattro
Car

Audi Quattro

The Quattro is an old Audi car that had power going to all four wheels, making it good for racing and driving in bad weather.

Brand

Lamborghini

Lamborghini is a company that makes very fast and fancy cars that look cool and are fun to drive.

Dodge Charger
Car

Dodge Charger

The Charger is a big, strong car from America that can go really fast and looks tough. Many people like it because it feels powerful to drive.

Dodge Challenger
Car

Dodge Challenger

The Challenger is a sporty car that looks like old muscle cars but is made with modern parts. It’s known for being fast and fun to drive.

Tesla Cybertruck
Car

Tesla Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck is a new kind of electric truck that looks very different from regular trucks. It is made to be very strong and uses electricity instead of gas to run.

Tesla Model S
Car

Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S is a fancy electric car that can go a long way on a single charge and is very fast. It helped make electric cars more popular and showed what they can do.

Infiniti G35
Car

Infiniti G35

The Infiniti G35 is a fancy car made by Nissan's luxury brand. It has a powerful V6 engine and is fun to drive.

Chevrolet Corvette
Car

Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette is a famous fast car from America that many people want because it’s quick and looks cool. It’s been around for a long time and keeps getting better.

Chrysler PT Cruiser
Car

Chrysler PT Cruiser

The PT Cruiser is a small car that looks old-fashioned on purpose, but it’s not very fast or fancy inside.

Brand

Jeep

Jeep makes cars that are good for driving on rough roads and outdoors. They are simple and strong vehicles that many people like for adventures.

Ford F150S
Car

Ford F150S

The Ford F-150 is a big truck that many people use for work or everyday driving. It's strong and can carry heavy loads or tow trailers.

Subaru Outback
Car

Subaru Outback

The Outback is a car that looks like a mix between a car and a small SUV, and it can drive well on rough roads. Many people use it for trips and outdoor activities.

Term

rear wheel drive

Rear wheel drive means the car's engine sends power only to the back wheels. This can make the car fun to drive and handle well.

Term

NA

NA means the engine gets air naturally, without extra parts pushing air in. This makes the engine simpler and sometimes easier to fix.

Brand

Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce is a famous car brand that makes very fancy and expensive cars. People think of them as the best in luxury and comfort.

Audi A8
Car

Audi A8

The A8 is a big, fancy Audi car that is very comfortable and has lots of modern features.

Honda S600
Car

Honda S600

The S600 is a tiny old Honda sports car that was fun to drive because it was light and quick.

Volkswagen Gti
Car

Volkswagen Gti

The Golf is a small car that lots of people like because it’s easy to drive and works well for everyday use.

Volkswagen Egolf
Car

Volkswagen Egolf

The e-Golf is a small electric car made by Volkswagen that looks like a regular Golf but runs on electricity instead of gas.

Hyundai Veloster
Car

Hyundai Veloster

The Veloster is a small car that looks sporty and has a special door setup, making it easy to get in and out.

Honda Fit
Car

Honda Fit

The Fit EV is a small Honda car that runs on electricity instead of gas, making it good for short trips.

Kia Soul
Car

Kia Soul

The Soul is a small car that looks different because it’s box-shaped. It’s easy to use and doesn’t cost too much.

BMW M3
Car

BMW M3

The M3 is a special version of a BMW car that’s made to be very fast and fun to drive. It’s like a regular car but much sportier.

Toyota Tacoma
Car

Toyota Tacoma

The Tacoma is a smaller truck made by Toyota that many people trust because it lasts a long time and can go off-road well.

Brand

Pagani

Pagani is a company that makes very fast and fancy cars that are special and rare.

Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase
Car

Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase

The Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase is an old but famous Ferrari car that was made for racing and is very special now.

Acura Integra
Car

Acura Integra

The Integra is a small sporty car made by Acura that many people like because it’s fun and dependable.

Mazda Cx50
Car

Mazda Cx50

The CX-50 is a newer Mazda SUV that looks nice and is fun to drive, with a comfortable inside.

Rivian R1S
Car

Rivian R1S

The R1S is a new electric SUV that can go off-road and has lots of modern technology. It’s like a big, fancy electric car for adventures.

Toyota Crown
Car

Toyota Crown

The Crown is a fancy Toyota car mostly sold in Japan that is very comfortable and has nice features.

G-Class G Wagon
Car

G-Class G Wagon

The G-Class is a big, fancy SUV that can go off-road very well and looks very square and tough.

Concept

Formula One

Formula One is a type of car race where the fastest and most advanced race cars compete all around the world. It's like the top level of car racing with very skilled drivers.

Hyundai Santa Cruz
Car

Hyundai Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz is a small truck made by Hyundai that looks like a car but can carry stuff in the back.

Porsche 356
Car

Porsche 356

The 356 is an old Porsche car that was one of the first they made, and people like it a lot because it looks classic and is special.

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