Racing Legacy: David Donahue's Journey, Porsche Innovations, and Auto History Highlights
About this episode
David Donahue shares his rich racing legacy, including his family's influence and his journey through various racing series, from the Bridgestone Supercar series to the iconic Pike's Peak Hill Climb. He discusses his experiences with Porsche, including the challenges of racing at high altitudes and the technical modifications made to his car. The episode also features a segment on automotive history, highlighting significant milestones in the industry, making it a blend of personal stories and historical insights.
Joining us for this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk featuring David Donahue, son of legendary racer Mark Donahue! Discover David's journey from the Bridgestone Supercar Series to his time with the IndyCar Series and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as his experience working at Porsche Cars North America and his anticipation for the 2023 Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
We also briefly discuss the engineering that makes the Porsche 918 what it is and the PDK transmission. David shares how the feedback from the chassis, steering, and brakes was so communicative compared to other cars he had driven.
In our feature segment, we'll explore auto history - from George Wyman's transcontinental trip, the Buick Motor Company, and the GM Technical Center to the Team Lotus Formula One debut, and the 20 millionth Volkswagen Beetle. Don't miss this high-octane conversation with the talented David Donahue!
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Dodge Stratus
"...lish a relationship with Chrysler Dodge, with the Stratus super touring and won a championship. And that th..."
Dodge Viper
"...one off races, just a handful of races. After the Viper in 98, 99, 2000,. I was working with a NASCAR tea..."
Porsche 918 Spyder
"... cars North America for four years with I was the 918 spider climate relationship manager. Then that po..."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...like that Kind of his own little home built Mazda Miata with a LS7 in it and twin hair dryers on it. It's..."
Porsche Taycan
"What is your everyday driver? I have a Taycan. Yes, a Taycan."
Buick Century
"...hnical center is one of the landmarks of the 20th century architecture. GM spent $1 billion renovating it i..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"... Yeah, okay, in 1981, the 20 millionth Volkswagen Beetle was produced in Puebla, mexico, and that's actual..."
Toyota Camry
"...lectric hybrid version of its best selling Toyota Camry sedan, built at the company's Georgetown Kentucky..."
Ford F150
"And you know they sold quite a few of them early on and you occasionally see one on the highway here now every now and then. I would feel totally unsafe driving in that because I mean, you know what you would think looking up at an F 150, you would think that that car would be, like you know, $5,000. It's not."
Cadillac Alante
"We always have a good time with that. 1993 Cadillac Alante car that was built in Italy and shipped to the Un..."
Chevrolet El
"...eff missed his opportunity, That's right. So 1987 Chevrolet El Camino 87. 87."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"87. Pretty good looking car, had the Monte Carlo front end on it 21,242 dollars. I think that's a ..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...han that It's a lot for that year. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette week in the Bridges 1974. 174 horsepower."
Chevrolet Chevelle
"It didn't sell it. This is mine a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Oh yeah, How much A convertible, by the way."
Cadillac Srx
"13. This is a 2005 Cadillac SRX Silver. It's a Gen 1."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...e than it was worth. Let me see that A 1969 Chevy Camaro. Now it says a Z28 on the badging on it."
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