Past Gas
Donut Media
Updated 4 days agoDonut's Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers. Episodes include underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries, and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be. Listen and find out why Past Gas is the #1 automotive podcast on Apple.
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Episodes (345)
Why The ’80s Was SuperCars Craziest Decade
Today on Past Gas-- How did the race to breaking 200mph in a production car set the tone for a decade? How did cars like the gorgeous Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari Testarossa, and the beastly RUF Yellowbird become potent symbols for an unhinged ten years of excess? Pack the trunk with coke, blast some Guns N Roses, throw on the Oakleys… I pity the fool who isn’t ready for an all ’80s, all supercar episode of Past Gas. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to blackvue.com/gas and use the promo code GAS to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/GAS. Do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How The Pickup Truck Became America's Most Popular Vehicle
What’s more American than baseball and apple pie? How about pickup trucks? Today, we’re talking about the history of pickups, from horseless wagons to the Cybertruck. Trucks that are counterculture cool, blazingly fast, and ultra weird. So Git’r’done, and giddy-on-up. This is a Past Gas Crew Cab, pickup truck podcast deluxe! Thanks to our sponsors: Go to blackvue.com/gas and use the promo code GAS to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Get your Decked Drawer System at decked.com/GAS and get free shipping. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com. Trim your chesticles with the besticles with MANSCAPED™. Head to autotempest.com/pastgas. All the cars. One search. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1's Greatest Rivalries: Hamilton vs Alonso
Today on Past Gas, one of the greatest rivalries in modern Formula One-- Lewis Hamilton versus Fernando Alonso. What were the origins of the rivalry, and how did it lead to one of the most awkward peach-eating incidents of all time? How did Lewis, as a rookie, get under the champion’s skin so easily? How did a pit stop threaten to destroy McLaren’s relationship with Alonso? How did the rivalry set the tone for F1 for years to come? The year is 2007, Steve Jobs just announced the iPhone, Shrek the Third is out in theatres, and McLaren had two drivers who hated each other. All the F1 drama you can handle, on today’s podcast. Thanks to our sponsors: We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/GAS. Put your policy to the test like I did. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to gabi.com/GAS. Do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Eminem Helped Save Detroit
Detroit has always been the beating heart of American car culture. But how did crisis after crisis nearly destroy not only its industry, but the city itself? You’ve probably seen photos of Detroit’s urban ruins and wondered what happened. Today on Past Gas, we’ll give you the whole story, and how the city’s history is inseparable from the history of American cars built by Ford, Chevy, and GM. How did Motown fall? And can it rise again? Thanks to our sponsors: Check out all the best car listings, and head over to autotempest.com/pastgas. Protect your online activity today by visiting our exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/GAS and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That Time The Indy 500 Was Canceled
Today on Past Gas, the Indy 500 of 1964. We’re giving you the whole story of the year they red flagged one of the most famous races in the world. What made it one of the most awful days in racing history? Who was to blame? And how did it effect the future of racing, in Indy and beyond? Light up your cigs and don’t buckle your seatbelt, ’cause your car doesn’t have one. It’s 1964 and we’re hitting the most famous oval in the world. Thanks to our sponsors: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Check out Indeed. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Let Sunday take the guesswork out of growing a greener, more beautiful lawn this Spring. Visit getsunday.com/PAST to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! So do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Get Honey for FREE at joinhoney.com/GAS. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These Crazy Car Heists Actually Happened
Today on Past Gas, CAR HEISTS! Turns out that Grand Theft Auto isn’t just a video game-- it’s a crime. We bring you eight insane true stories about stolen cars, from Guy Fieri’s yellow Lambo to the biggest bank robbery of all time. What were the craziest heists? The boldest? The dumbest? Gun it baby, the fuzz are right behind us! Today’s episode of Past Gas is positively criminal. Thanks to our sponsors: Do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/gas. Let Sunday take the guesswork out of growing a greener, more beautiful lawn this Spring. Visit getsunday.com/past to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! If you’re ready for healthier skin and a routine that makes sense, do what I did, give Curology a go! Go to curology.com/gas for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Group B’s Greatest Rivalry: Audi and Lancia
Group B. The Golden Age of Rally Racing. It’s safe to say that auto racing will never again be this fast, thrilling, and dangerous. The most iconic battle of Group B was in 1983, when the beefy 4WD Audi Quattro faced off against the stylin’ Italian rear-wheel drive Lancia 037. Who prevailed in what many consider to be the greatest rally battle of all time? You gotta listen to today’s Past Gas to find out. Thanks to our sponsors: Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Visit dukecannon.com and use the promo code PASTGAS for 10% off your entire order. Free shipping with orders over $20. Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/GAS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MORE of the Greatest Barn Finds of All Time
Today on Past Gas, it’s Barn Finds, PART TWO! How did a pair of Citroen prototypes wind up on the roof of a French barn? How does an ultra-rare Shelby Daytona vanish for decades after breaking a slew records? What does it take for an entire car dealership to vanish into history? What happens when one of the most famous Mustangs of all time turns up in a Mexican junkyard? All that and more on today’s episode! Thanks to our sponsors: Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to gabi.com/GAS. Let Sunday take the guesswork out of growing a greener, more beautiful lawn this Spring. Visit getsunday.com/PAST to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Ford Made The Worst Car Ever
Here at Past Gas, we can’t get enough of car flops. How do bad cars get designed and approved? What makes a car a failure? How would you feel if you had a car NAMED after you that is now literally a crossword answer for “automotive failure”? Today on the podcast, James, Nolan, and Joe tell you the story of the Ford Edsel, a car built by committee that nobody wanted to buy. Except maybe Nolan-- listen to the podcast to find out why! Thanks to our sponsors: Get started on Indeed now with a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Offer valid through JUNE 30TH. Terms and conditions apply. We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Head over to valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Visit dukecannon.com and use promo code PASTGAS for 10% off your next order, plus get free shipping with orders over $20. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1994 Was F1’s Most Consequential Year
Today on Past Gas, we’re zooming in on a single year of Formula One-- one that saw the loss of a legend and the birth of a new superstar. We can often point to one year that shapes us-- whether it be through hardship, hard-won victory, or both. For F1, that year was 1994. It’s a gut-wrenching season that changed the sport forever, and today on the podcast we give you the whole story. What were the challenges? Who overcame them? Whether you’re an F1 fan or new to the sport, this episode is a must-listen. Thanks to our sponsors: Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Let Sunday take the guesswork out of growing a greener, more beautiful lawn this Spring. Visit getsunday.com/past to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Underdogs Who Outraced The Nazis
Beating Nazis in a racecar sounds like the plot of a ’90s action movie-- but it’s actually straight out of real life. Today on Past Gas, the story of how a band of determined outsiders, led by Lucy Schell, prevailed over Hitler in Formula racing, infuriating the Fuhrer and handing him a defeat even more humiliating than his art school rejection letters (for real). It’s an underdog car story for the ages, and if you like Bugatti, Mercedes, or just hearing about Hitler losing, this episode’s for you. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Thanks to our sponsors: Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/GAS. Go to curology.com/gas for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/GAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THIS GUY won F1, NASCAR, Indy, AND Le Mans?!
Only three drivers have won in Formula One, Indy Car, NASCAR, and Sports Cars. Dan Gurney was the first. Gurney was like the Forrest Gump of cars in the ‘60s and ‘70s, everywhere at once, racing incredible Carroll Shelby designed cars-- then designing cars of his own that won countless events. He’s a guy James WISHES he could be-- the “coolest dude in cars”-- once nominated by Car and Driver to be the President of the United States. Today on Past Gas-- the legendary OG, Dan Gurney. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Thanks to our sponsors: Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. Get a better insurance with Gabi. Go to gabi.com/GAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stunt Too Crazy For Evel Knievel
Stunt driving is full of fearless, borderline crazy people. Today on Past Gas, we’re talking about possibly the craziest stunt man of them all. A guy whose stunt was so reckless, even Evel Knievel took a pass. Ken Carter, aka the Mad Canadian, had a dream to jump a mile over a river, in a rocket-powered Lincoln Continental. What would you risk for glory? How dangerous is too dangerous? That and more as the guys explore one of the wildest stories we’ve ever told. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Marlboro Bought Off Ferrari For A BILLION Dollars
Today on Past Gas-- the troubled history of tobacco and racing. How and why did a major tobacco company exist without selling any products or services-- while still serving as the title sponsor for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team? How did a cigarette company play a key role in building the NASCAR empire? And how did a former CEO of Marlboro Cigarettes become the head of both Ferrari and Ferrari Racing? Don’t smoke, but DO check out this episode! Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and get FREE 2-Day delivery! Learn more at Amazon.com/GAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are We Actually About to Get Flying Cars?
Does anything symbolize the promise of the future like flying cars? From Star Wars to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, from The Jetsons to James Bond, flying cars have captured our imagination, but failed to translate into any sort of reality. Will flying cars ever be safe and practical enough to happen? How would they work? Flying cars always seem right around the corner, but can advancements in battery tech and autopilot modes actually get us there? That’s today… or tomorrow… or maybe never… on Past Gas. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Go to Curology.com/gas for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/pastgas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why The 90's Was The Decade Of The SuperCar
Today on Past Gas—why the ’90s was the golden age of supercars! The lightning fast McLaren F1, the objectively sexy Lamborghini Diablo, and the very weird and very amazing Vector W8—are just a few, of the many 90’s exotics, that made our list. How did Muscle Cars pave the path for modern exotics? And what made this era of supercars, ‘super’ special? Join James, Nolan, and Joe, as we turn back the clock to the 1990’s, and revisit these wild and dangerous machines. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Stop overpaying for car and home insurance. Go to Gabi.com/gas to check how much Gabi can save you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Volkswagen is the Gamestop of Cars
Before Gamestop revolutionized the world of stonks, there was… Volkswagen. Over a decade before Reddit made GME a meme, one of the craziest short squeezes in history involved VW and Porsche. How did VW briefly become the most valuable company in the world? And how did it all go down in flames. On today’s episode of Past Gas, we’re trading in the short shifter for the short squeeze. It’s time to talk Volkswagen-- the GameStop of cars. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Land Rovers, Cigarettes, and Thicc Jungle- 20 Years of Camel Trophy
The world renowned Camel Trophy—one of the most brutal adventure driving events, and the ultimate proving grounds for Land Rover’s off-road capability. Crossing jungles and desert, from the Amazon to Borneo, Sumatra to New Guinea, this event was considered to be the “The Olympics of 4x4.” Drivers flocked to the competition, applicants chosen over a million applicants worldwide. The event was not quite a rally, not quite a race, not quite a series of technical challenges-- it was the ultimate off-road adventure. What made the Camel Trophy so iconic? How does it tell the story of Land Rover’s evolution as a company? And could it ever stage a comeback? Join Nolan, James, and Joe, as they traverse the history of the infamous Camel Trophy Event. The adventure—starts now! Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That Time Ford Tried To Cover Up 271 Deaths (But Got Caught)
Ford and Firestone started as automotive BFFs. The relationship between the two companies-- as well as two wealthy families-- lasted over a century. But starting in the ’80s, a series of disastrous business decisions led to hundreds of lives being lost, and the end of Ford and Firestone working together. What was the human toll, and how did the companies avoid responsibility? Today on Past Gas, the story behind the biggest breakup in automotive history. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Niki Lauda Emerged From The Flames An F1 Champion
If you’ve seen the movie Rush, you know the name Niki Lauda. The coldly competitive Austrian F1 driver was most known for his rivalry with British James Hunt, and his horrific crash at the Nurburgring. But who is the man behind the legend? Is he a Terminator, a Rat, or a misunderstood genius who was the first truly technical driver in F1? Today on Past Gas, how a man of steel gave F1 one of its greatest human stories. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Lowriders Were A Protest Against White Supremacy
On January 1, 1959, the government of California tried to kill the lowrider movement. But their efforts backfired-- instead giving rise to a golden age of cars that bounced and tilted like magic. Lowriders became a protest movement on wheels. How did conflicts between lowriders and the cops play out? How are lowriders connected to the history of Chicano culture in the US? And who are the modders and mechanics who made it all happen? On today’s Past Gas, take a little trip with James, Nolan, and Joe, as they dive into the story of lowriders. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Hot Wheels Forged Drag Racing’s Greatest Rivalry
Remember toy fads like pogs and silly bandz? The ’60s version was Snake and Mongoose, two real life drag racers who got immortalized in diecast form by Mattel. Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen were elite drag racers, but they also became pop culture icons as drag racing reached peak popularity. Who won more races? Why were people going so far as to get Snake and Mongoose tattoos? And how did they help put Hot Wheels on the map? All that and more, on today’s Past Gas! Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bertha Benz: Was This The First Road Trip Ever?
Back in the 1870s, Bertha Benz was married to a penniless engineer named Karl Benz. What happened to Karl is now part of German automotive legend-- but Bertha had a crazy part to play in the Benz saga. Today on Past Gas, the story of Bertha Benz’s Big Ride, a 65 mile trek on a Benz Patent Motorwagen through the rugged, treacherous terrain of the Rhine Valley. Along the way, Bertha addressed mechanical issues on the fly, even originating a braking innovation that’s still in use today. It’s the story of the OG road trip-- driven by a fearless woman who put Benz on the map. Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colin McRae Pt.2: A Death That Shocked the World
Colin McRae’s motto was “if in doubt, flat out.” This week on Past Gas, we’ll talk about what came next for Colin McRae after winning the WRC, as he continued to race rally, helped launch the most popular rally video game ever, and helped build a legacy that would one day come to an abrupt and tragic end. As a testament to his life, James, Joe, and Nolan will answer the question, once and for all--is Colin McRae the best rally driver of all time? All those answers and more, on today’s episode of Past Gas. You’re probably overpaying on car and home insurance. See how much Gabi can save you for FREE by going to Gabi.com/GAS! Get 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code GAS20. New Year, New Balls! Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colin McRae Pt. 1: Rally's Reckless Messiah
Colin McRae’s motto was “if in doubt, flat out.” Today on Past Gas, we take a look at the Flying Scotsman and how he ruthlessly applied a “flat out” strategy to rally racing, transforming the sport and winning himself millions of fans. Why did Colin get into a shouting match with Subaru teammates on the cusp of winning a world title? What were the most spectacular wipeouts from a driver who was sometimes known as “Colin McCrash”? How did Colin revitalize the sport in the post-Group B era? James, Joe, and Nolan have all those answers and more on today’s episode. Download the WSOP app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play and Amazon now and get ONE MILLION bonus chips when you use the promo code WSOPGAS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices