Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft

Off the Record is a legal services brand that helps drivers contest traffic tickets. The host mentions using it to get a qualified attorney in the same jurisdiction and fight the ticket through the process.

Avantz is an automotive-focused editorial site that also runs in-person events. In this segment, they’re promoting a membership program that provides discounts on car-related purchases like tires.

Discount Tire is a tire retailer. The host mentions Avantz memberships providing a discount at Discount Tire, which is relevant if you’re budgeting for tire replacements.

Michelin is a major tire brand known for performance and touring tires. The segment highlights additional member savings on Michelin tires.

Griots Garage is an automotive detailing and car-care retailer known for cleaning products and accessories. Here, it’s mentioned because the Avantz membership includes a Griots Garage gift card.

Legends cars are a spec-style oval-track race car series built around standardized components. They’re known for being small—about two-thirds the size of a typical stock car—so they feel like a compact, high-intensity racing machine.

A roll cage is a reinforced metal frame inside the car designed to protect occupants during crashes and rollovers. In racing, it’s also a structural element that helps the chassis stay rigid under load.

“Supercars” are high-performance, exotic cars built for speed, handling, and driver experience. In the context of this live show, it’s used to frame the cars as something the hosts test professionally.

“Lapping” means completing repeated circuits of a track, usually during testing or a track day. When the hosts say they were lapping “lapping, lapping, lapping,” they’re emphasizing sustained driving to evaluate performance and consistency.

NASCAR is a stock-car racing series in the United States, built around oval-track racing and tightly regulated race cars. The segment references NASCAR’s cultural history and how the sport grew from an era associated with bootlegging and illegal activity.

IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) ran major North American sports-car racing series. When someone says “IMSA grid,” they mean the full lineup of cars/drivers entered for a specific race or season. In this segment, it’s used as a joke framing for a whole era of racing teams.

This is a humorous, fictional re-interpretation of IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) as “International Marijuana Smugglers Association.” The hosts use it to satirize the idea of “racing crimes” and to reference a specific 1980s racing-era stereotype. It’s essentially a punchline built on motorsports acronyms.

Le Mans refers to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most famous endurance races in the world, held in France. It’s a major proving ground for sports cars and racing teams, and many high-profile drivers and manufacturers have competed there. In the segment, it’s used to connect the “drug money” joke to real-world racing credibility.

“Rookie of the year” is an award given to the top-performing first-year driver in a racing series. It’s a way to recognize immediate impact in a highly competitive field.

In motorsports, sponsors provide money and branding in exchange for exposure on the car, driver gear, and team assets. Racing “with no sponsors” is unusual because most teams rely on sponsor funding to cover development, travel, and operations.

Offshore power boat racing is high-speed boat competition held on open water, often involving large engines and specialized hulls. It’s a different world from track racing, with emphasis on stability, throttle control, and handling in rough water.

“Blue Thunder” is the name given to the boats in the story after U.S. Customs asked for designs to catch smugglers. The speaker claims those same boats were also sold to the smugglers, undermining the enforcement purpose.

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s most famous race, held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. It’s a major event where teams and drivers compete for wins and championship points.

F1 refers to Formula 1, the top level of open-wheel racing. The series is known for strict technical rules, but teams still have to manage logistics and branding requirements.

A “high down force kit” is an aftermarket or track-focused aerodynamic package designed to increase downforce. More downforce improves tire grip and stability at speed, especially in corners. The transcript also notes it was later removed, which changes how the car behaves dynamically.

Mac Tools is a well-known brand of automotive tools and toolboxes, sold through professional channels. In this segment, the hosts are talking about Mac Tools as a franchise opportunity tied to servicing shops and technicians.

A franchisee is someone who buys the right to operate a business using a company’s brand, systems, and support. In automotive tool sales, franchisees typically run a mobile route and sell directly to repair shops and technicians.

ButcherBox is a subscription service that delivers meat to customers. While not automotive, it’s used here as an ad segment sponsor, contrasting with the earlier automotive/tool promotion.

The Lamborghini Diablo is a late-’80s/’90s supercar known for its dramatic styling and V12 performance. In this segment, the host is specifically discussing a 1998 Diablo, which is one of the more collectible years of the model line. The conversation also hints at different Diablo variants (like SV and VS).

Hagerty is an automotive insurance and collector-car media company. In collector-car circles, people often associate Hagerty with coverage and valuation guidance for classic and enthusiast vehicles.

Ford is a major American automaker. In this segment, the speaker references Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, and ties him to a podcast where he discusses what he drives and what motivates people.

Tinted headlights are headlamp lenses or films that darken the light output. They’re often debated because they can reduce visibility and may be more likely to be considered non-compliant depending on local laws.

A carbon-fiber roof is made from composite material that’s much lighter and stiffer than steel or aluminum. The material and labor cost are high, so carbon roofs are typically expensive upgrades.