What do you mean by Break/Fix? #fellowship
About this episode
This episode of Break/Fix with host Brad and Crew Chief Eric, along with guest Mountain Man Dan and others, discusses the origins of the club's name 'Break/Fix'. The group, Gran Touring Motorsports (GTM), started as a social group of car enthusiasts and evolved into a motorsports club that emphasizes fellowship and mutual support among its members. The conversation highlights various anecdotes of members coming together to help each other during racing events, dealing with car breakdowns, and sharing knowledge. These stories underscore the camaraderie and collective spirit of GTM, portraying the club as a tight-knit community that supports one another both on and off the track.
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00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports 00:35 Understanding Fellowship in Motorsports 01:17 Stories of Camaraderie and Support 02:55 Memorable Breakdowns and Repairs 05:47 Adventures and Mishaps on the Track 08:01 The Spirit of Helping Each Other 10:49 Rebuilding and Rescuing Cars 16:27 The Joy of Working on Cars Together 19:14 The Watkins Glen Incident 21:50 Trust and Teamwork in Racing 23:41 Memorable Track Mishaps 24:52 The Importance of Preparation 27:08 The Tool Treasury and DIY Days 28:17 Learning and Growing Together 29:46 Epic Summer Bash Story 32:57 The Racing Pit Crew Analogy 33:46 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts 33:59 Thanking Our Supporters====================
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"..., especially Mike, we had one of our members in a Miata, Rob, he went off backwards at turn 10 at Watkins..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... there at the autocross. We were helping out with Corvette Club. It was a Corvette Club autocross."
Porsche 911
"...ars. I remember vividly when Shane with his green 911, he had a tragic transmission failure and it whip..."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...s not the first time we've had to help you with a Jetta. If I recall, you hit the back of a landscape tru..."
Ford Bronco
"...Oh, you mean like when we took off the front of a Bronco? We couldn't figure out how to get the front end ..."
Ford Mustang
"...drivetrain because that was going into a Fox body Mustang that had just suffered a catastrophic failure."
Corvette C6 Corvette
"getting. If you're thinking of getting a C6 Corvette, they may have a couple parts for that. If you're..."
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