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Bracken Helmes

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A podcast that features real interviews and conversations with the most respected names in the Porsche and Motorsports world.

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Keith Waterman Part 2

Send us Fan MailKeith Waterman is an old timer in the Porsche world.  He owned Euro Trends, which is a Porsche shop.  He has worked on Porsches since 1960.In this episode we talk about: -Favorite Porsche models.-Advice to someone who wants to modify their Porsche.-His racing days.-Favorite driving route.-What he thinks about Porsche today.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E124 Jul 16, 2026 21 min 37 annotations

Keith Waterman Part 1

Send us Fan MailKeith Waterman is an old timer in the Porsche world.  He owned Euro Trends, which is a Porsche shop.  He has worked on Porsches since 1960.In this episode we talk about: -How he became a Porsche Mechanic.-Cool cars he has worked on.-Cars he has owned.-What he likes about working on Porsches.-What he likes about air-cooled and water-cooled.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E123 Jul 09, 2026 21 min 26 annotations

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 8

Send us Fan MailBill Helmes is my dad and has been in the Porsche business for almost 50 years.In this episode I talk to my dad about: -How to buy an older Porsche.-Comparing cars that are driven and the cars that are not.-Back in the day what made Porsche a better car than the competition.-Surprises in the car world today compared to in the past.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E122 Jul 02, 2026 24 min 14 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 7

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -Favorite time period of Porsches.-What he finds troublesome in the car community.-Hardest part of writing his books.-Automotive hobby on environment.-What else excites him outside of cars.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E121 Jun 12, 2026 24 min 20 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 6

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -Air-cooled vs Water-cooled.-PDK vs Manual.-Best starter Porsche. -Dream car.-Thoughts on Porsche today.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E120 Jun 04, 2026 21 min 29 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 5

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -Favorite driver.-Politics in racing.-Least favorite thing about racing.-Favorite livery.-Most excited car he was involved with.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E119 May 28, 2026 22 min 49 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 4

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -Time Porsche was burned by politics.-V-10 for GT1.-Race he wished he could have attended.-Underrated Porsche race car.-Race car that didn't live up to its potential.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E118 May 21, 2026 23 min 42 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 3

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -The 917 splitting in half.-Ferdinand Piech.-Porsche and Gruppe B. -Porsche deciding to race or not, was it financial or what? -Politics in racing with Porsche.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E117 May 14, 2026 23 min 33 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 2

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -Louise Piech.-Ferdinand Piech and downforce on 917.-How financially stressed did the 917 make Porsche. -Ferdinand Porsche and the plastic Porsches.-Dangers of motorsports back in the day.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E116 May 07, 2026 25 min 41 annotations

Jay Gillotti Part 1

Send us Fan MailJay Gillotti has written very well know books such as Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  This year a new book he is writing is coming out about the Porsche 936.  He has also written articles for 000, Panorama, Forza, Vintage Motorsports, International Motor Racing Research Center, Collier AutoMedia and Wayne Carini's The Chase.  He was also contributed to other automotive books like A French Kiss with Death, 1982 and Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.  He has helped out at events like Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance and moderated many Porsche Events people like Brian Redman, John Horsman, Vic Elford, Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood among others. In this episode we talk about: -How he got into Porsches.-How Vasek Polak got is collection of parts and such.-Books he has written.-New book on 936 that is coming out.-Ferdinand PorscheSend questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E115 Apr 30, 2026 28 min 67 annotations

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 7

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk to my dad about: -The way he set up cars.-Things he had to learn getting into the business.-A few cars lately he wasn't in love with.-Stories about delivering the cars.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E114 Apr 23, 2026 25 min 57 annotations

Rob King Part 3

Send us Fan MailRob King is the owner and founder of S-Car-Go Racing, a well-known Porsche shop and tuning specialist.  His company has built several notable cars that have been featured in various automotive publications.  Before starting his own shop, he worked as a factory-authorize Porsche mechanic for 18 years.In this episode we talk about: -Fastest he has ever driven.-24 hour races.-12 hour Sebring race he crewed for.-Ruf.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E113 Apr 09, 2026 21 min 29 annotations

Rob King Part 2

Send us Fan MailRob King is the owner and founder of S-Car-Go Racing, a well-known Porsche shop and tuning specialist.  His company has built several notable cars that have been featured in various automotive publications.  Before starting his own shop, he worked as a factory-authorize Porsche mechanic for 18 years.In this episode we talk about: -Cool cars he has owned.-Some of his favorite cars.-PDK or Manual. 915 or G50.-964 or 993.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E112 Apr 02, 2026 21 min 30 annotations

Rob King Part 1

Send us Fan MailRob King is the owner and founder of S-Car-Go Racing, a well-known Porsche shop and tuning specialist.  His company has built several notable cars that have been featured in various automotive publications.  Before starting his own shop, he worked as a factory-authorize Porsche mechanic for 18 years.In this episode we talk about: -How he got interested in Porsches.-A few of the builds he has done.-Some of the racing he was involved in.-Early help he provided Singer Vehicle Design.Send questions and suggestions to  [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E111 Mar 26, 2026 21 min 34 annotations

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 6

Send a textIn this episode I talk to my dad about: -964 or 993-What is an inexpensive starter Porsche today.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E110 Feb 19, 2026 22 min 29 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 7

Send a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Terry Zaccone-Race at the Cal Expo.-SCCA National Championship and a teammate that gave bad information.-Funny story at Daytona.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E109 Feb 13, 2026 22 min 25 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 6

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Winning the Lazar Blanchard PCA award.-Winning the Manhattan Concours PCA award.-Wrecking a Renault.-Doing Chase car work.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E108 Feb 06, 2026 20 min 25 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 5

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Advice for someone that wants to modify their car.-Thoughts on Porsche today.-Fears or apprehensions.-Best/worst drive.-Mentors.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E107 Jan 08, 2026 19 min 11 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 4

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Horror stories he saw in racing.-Favorite tracks.-Crossroad of going pro.-Regrets in racing.-Advice with driving better.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E106 Dec 18, 2025 28 min 27 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 3

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Developing parts and setups at Autosport Technologies.-His wife also racing.-Cars he has been associated with.-Favorite cars.-Wins that meant the most to him.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E105 Dec 11, 2025 24 min 26 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 2

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Winning most improved driver.-Starting Autosport Technologies.-Driving the dealer sponsored 914-4.-5 time SCCA Champion.-Most winning AX car.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E104 Dec 05, 2025 24 min 25 annotations

Dwight Mitchell Part 1

Send us a textDwight Mitchell is known in Porsche circles for his dominance in PCA AX and as a 5 time SCCA Champion.  2 ASP Solo 2 National titles.  2 Class SPI Pro Solo Championships.In this episode we talk about: -Go Kart racing.-Buying and racing a 356C.-Racing his 356 Speedster.-What drew him to Porsche.-Setting a lap record at Laguna Seca.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E103 Nov 20, 2025 25 min 25 annotations

Pattering on with Bill Helmes Part 5

Send us a textIn this episode I talk to my dad about: -1974 911.-Porsche 914.-SC vs Carrera 3.2.-What he likes about water-cooled.-928.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E102 Nov 06, 2025 18 min 27 annotations

John Morton Part 6

Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver.  He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan.  Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Mentors he has had.-Skill he wish he had.-Crowning achievement.-Some of other people he has met along the way.-Books Sylvia [Wilkinson] has written.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E101 Oct 31, 2025 23 min 25 annotations

John Morton Part 5

Send us a textJohn Morton is a race car driver.  He raced with the Shelby, BRE Datsun, Lola, Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan.  Then started vintage racing after 2002.-1971 & 1972 Trans Am Championship in Datsun 510-1979 class win at 24 Hours of Daytona in Ferrari 365 GTB/4-1984 class win at Le Mans in a Lola.-1993 & 1995 class win at 12 Hours of Sebring in Nissan 300ZX -1994 winner of 12 Hours of Sebring and class win at Le Mans.In this episode we talk about: -Being in commercials, TV shows and movies.-Favorite race.-Race car he wished he could have driven.-Race car he bonded with.-Car hobby and the environment.Send questions and suggestions to [email protected] https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox

E100 Oct 23, 2025 23 min 33 annotations
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