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The GAS: An American Cars And Racing Podcast

American Cars And Racing

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The GAS (AKA: The Gary and Alex Show) is the official podcast of AmericanCarsAndRacing.com. Gary Gastelu and Alex Nunez bring you the latest topics from the world of American automobiles and motorsports through high octane discussions and interviews with racers and industry insiders.

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Episodes (21)

How Ford Beat Chevy At The Nürburgring

Ford Racing Global Director Mark Rushbrook returns to The GAS to talk about Ford's new American record laps at the Nürburgring, the Formula 1 season, the Mustang Dark Horse SC and what the future might hold for the iconic pony car

S1E21 Apr 24, 2026 21 min 51 annotations

Best of The New York Auto Show

Gary and Alex head to the New York International Auto Show to check out the latest cars and SUVs from Dodge, Kia, Subaru and others including the amazing Hyundai Boulder SUV.

Apr 01, 2026 25 min 30 annotations

Secrets of the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Chevrolet Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder joins Gary and Alex to talk about the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and its all-new 6.7-liter V8; Ford reveals a new Mustang; Ram celebrates America's 250th anniversary and Honda pulls the plug on its U.S.-built EVs.

S1E19 Mar 27, 2026 38 min 33 annotations

Shelby American's Truck Business Is Booming

Shelby American President Gary Patterson joins Gary and Alex to talk about the new Shelby Performance operation that will be cranking out hundreds of pickups every year; Ford reveals the price for the Mustang Dark Horse SC; Rivian does the same for the R2; and minivans are having a moment in the U.S.

S1E18 Mar 13, 2026 42 min 34 annotations

Adam Andretti Is a NASCAR Truck Driver Now and He Loves It

Veteran racer Adam Andretti joins Gary and Alex to talk about his first NASCAR Truck Series races with Tricon Garage and what it takes to make it as a driver in motorsports today. Plus, Tesla has a new cheap Cybertruck that's a hit and the Lincoln lineup may be getting a Bronco-based luxury off-roader.

S1E17 Feb 27, 2026 36 min 46 annotations

Scout Motors Is Finding Its Way

Gary and Alex are joined by Scout Motors Vice President of Strategy and Brand Ryan Decker to talk about the startup US-based truck company's history and future as it prepares to launch a lineup of electric and extended-range electric off-road SUVs. Chuck Shifsky, National Manager of Honda and Acura motorsports also drops in to discuss Honda's new deal with IndyCar to remain an engine supplier for years to come.

S1E16 Feb 20, 2026 45 min 36 annotations

Mini Tyrrell Is NASCAR's Next Big Star

Gary and Alex welcome Kaulig Racing driver Mini Tyrrell to the show to talk about winning a ride in the NASCAR Truck Series on Ram''s "Race for the Seat" competition, IndyCar secures its future with new engine deals and Subaru is lowering prices on US-built models?

S1E13 Feb 12, 2026 36 min 41 annotations

IndyCar in D.C., NASCAR Races in the Snow and Nissan Turns Over a New Leaf

Gary and Alex unpack the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., the NASCAR Clash gets blasted with snow, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team prepares to launch with a Super Bowl ad and the Nissan Leaf finally gets good.

S1E14 Feb 07, 2026 30 min 40 annotations

Dodge's NASCAR Dream Lives, the Charger Cooks With Gas and Tesla Kills the Model S

Gary and Alex discuss the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the kick-off to the NASCAR season at the Clash with thoughts from Wood Brother's Racing's Josh Berry, Tony Stewart's entry in the NASCAR Truck Series and Dodge's potential return to the Cup Series in 2027. Gary also got behind the wheels of the gas-powered Dodge Charger and Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT, while Tesla announced it is discontinuing the Model S, one of the most significant cars in history.

S1E10 Jan 30, 2026 34 min 46 annotations

How Ford Stole The Detroit Auto Show

Gary and Alex talk about Ford's takeover of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show with the new Bronco RTR, Mustang Dark Horse SC and a slate of Ford Racing news. Plus, we dig into the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X's record-setting acceleration numbers and the return of NASCAR's Chase championship format.

S1E12 Jan 17, 2026 27 min 35 annotations

How To Sell a $70 Million Ferrari

Mecum Auctions CEO Dave Magers joins Gary and Alex to talk about the Mecum Kissimmee, Fla., event, where more than 4,000 cars are set to be auctioned, including a one-of-a-kind Ferrari that could be worth $70 million or more. Magers explains what goes into selling such a unique vehicle.Plus, Gary and Alex discuss the new "Race for the Seat" reality competition show that will decide who drives for Ram's NASCAR Truck Series team and the upcoming reveal of NASCAR's much-anticipated new championship format for 2026.

S1E11 Jan 09, 2026 26 min 11 annotations

Secrets of a Formula 1 Photographer

Top motorsports photographer Jamey Price joins Gary and Alex to talk about his new book "Racing Unfiltered: A Year in Motorsports Captured on Film," which features photos taken at Formula 1 races, sports car races and premiere classic car events with old novelty 35mm NASCAR film cameras. Jamey also lifts the curtains to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in the life of a professional photographer following the world's top racing series.

S1E10 Jan 02, 2026 38 min 8 annotations

Cadillac's Colton Herta and Jordan Taylor Are Hunting Rolexes at Daytona

Colton Herta and Jordan Taylor are joining forces for Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing at the IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona before Herta heads to Formula 2 and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. They join Gary and Alex to discuss their big plans for 2026 driving for the American brand.

S1E9 Dec 23, 2025 24 min 2 annotations

The First Off-Road Hypercar Is Coming

Jamal Hameedi, the engineer behind the Ford F-150 Raptor and 2017 Ford GT, joins Gary and Alex to talk about Hameedi Venturo, the new off-road hypercar company he's launching to build a car "that you can not stop driving."

S1E8 Dec 20, 2025 25 min 10 annotations

What Happened To American Motors?

Gary and Alex welcome filmmaker Joe Ligo to the show to talk about his new documentary series "The Last Independent Automaker," which chronicles the rise and fall of American Motors through interviews with former employees, fans and politician Mitt Romney, who shares memories of when his father George Romney ran the company.

S1E7 Dec 12, 2025 28 min 17 annotations

President Trump Falls for Kei Cars and a 'New' 1969 Mustang Debuts

Gary and Alex discuss president Trump's rollback of the Biden era fuel economy standards and newfound love for Japanese kei cars while Revology CEO Tom Scarpello joins the show to talk about the company's 'New' $395,000 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429.

S1E6 Dec 05, 2025 34 min 5 annotations

Mick Schumacher Tells Us Why He Chose IndyCar and NASCAR Heads to Court

Gary and Alex hear from F1 veteran Mick Schumacher about his move to IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan in 2026 and welcome Fox Sports NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass to the show for an update on the antitrust trial that kicks off on Dec. 1.

S1E5 Nov 26, 2025 25 min

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis on NASCAR and the brand's big January 1 surprise

Tim Kuniskis -- Ram CEO and head of all the American Stellantis brands -- joins Gary and Alex to talk about Ram's return to NASCAR, where it will have a new driver every week, and the secret new trucks it has on the way. Gary and Alex also discuss the controversy surrounding the 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Cup Series car and the big reveals at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

S1E4 Nov 21, 2025 31 min 14 annotations