{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Storytime on Wheels: Michael's Journey from First Car to Children’s Author","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/storytime-on-wheels-michael-s-journey-from-first-car-to-children-s-author","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16548255-storytime-on-wheels-michael-s-journey-from-first-car-to-children-s-author.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Author Michael J. Myers joins us for a delightful ride through his personal car history and the creative road that led him to write car-themed children’s books. Michael starts by sharing humorous and relatable tales of his very first car – a beat-up old farm truck that he affectionately calls “Soft Shell Crab” because of how often pieces fell off (each loss sparking a new story, of course!). As he moved into adulthood, his cars got more reliable but his imagination only grew. Listeners will discover how Michael transformed his automotive adventures and misadventures into inspiring storylines for kids, blending car culture with life lessons. He gives us a peek into his hit book series where characters learn about teamwork by fixing up a broken-down hot rod, and about kindness via neighborhood car shows.Check out Mike's favorite episode - “Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker” - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/a2d0f95592fd0bb64329a53b015f8bfeBeyond the books, Michael also discusses founding a charity “Burnouts for Kids” that turns car shows and burnouts into fundraising fun, proving horsepower can have heart-power too. This episode is a charming mix of nostalgia and creativity – perfect for car lovers who want to share their passion with the next generation. Michael’s journey illustrates that our first cars and wildest car dreams can steer us toward our true calling in the most unexpected ways. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":101.8,"endTime":108.0,"type":"concept","title":"Five Flags Speedway","url":"/glossary/five-flags-speedway","quote":"...in Pensacola at the Five Flags Speedway, where, by the way, the Snowball Derby short track race is going to be held...","canonicalId":"concept:five-flags-speedway","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Five Flags Speedway is a prominent short track located in Pensacola, Florida, known for hosting various racing events, including the Snowball Derby. It features a half-mile asphalt oval track and is a favorite venue for local and regional racing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Five Flags Speedway is a racetrack in Pensacola, Florida, where different types of car races take place. 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