Is Elon Musk Worth $1 Trillion and What Are the Most 'Made In America' Vehicles?
About this episode
Gary and Alex discuss Tesla's new $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, highlighting its performance-based nature and Musk's unique influence. They explore the Made in America auto index, noting Tesla's top score and the impact of manufacturing location on brand rankings. The controversial NASCAR season finale is analyzed, focusing on Denny Hamlin's late tire blowout and the winner-take-all format's effects on race perception. Guest Bozy explains the technical reasons behind NASCAR tire failures, including low tire pressures and suspension design, and discusses challenges in regulating tire pressures. The episode wraps with thoughts on NASCAR's future playoff changes and upcoming racing seasons.
Gary and Alex talk about Elon Musk's new pay package, the Made in America Auto Index and welcome Bozi Tatarevic to the show to explain why the NASCAR championship was decided by a blown tire.
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