Daily Recap: Sunday, February 15, 2026
17 episodes
Today's shows ranged from track talk at Sebring International Raceway to behind-the-scenes details on Brad Pitt's F1 movie production and its track speed limits. Conversations covered V8 Speed and Resto's shop philosophy, the state of young Porsche enthusiasts entering the hobby, and automotive trivia on BF Goodrich TA tires and opera windows. The Dodge Charger, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Lucid Air, and Ford Ranger came up repeatedly across discussions about EVs, winter tires, and engine fundamentals.
Episode Spotlights
Sebring the oldest track in the country — The Car Doctor Podcast
On Sebring's history as America's oldest continuously operating racetrack:
"Sebring is a it is the oldest continuing operating racetrack in the United States. I think the first race was run in 1950."
State of the Art Shenanigans: Trivia Twists, Shop Stories, and Muscle Car Updates on V8 Radio! — V8 Radio Podcast
On building lasting customer relationships through automotive projects:
"In the car world in particular is really all about stories and relationships. And, you know, to me, the, the, the definite proof is if somebody's going to bring you another one, you have a, you have a good relationship with them."
Youngtimers: the future of Porsche enthusiasts — 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast
On purchasing and owning a Porsche 986S:
"A year ago yesterday, marked one year of having my Porsche 986S. Me and my dad flew to the Aberdeen and drive it back in a day on a bit of a whim."
Episode 550: Rivian R2 Gets Glowing First Reviews — Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
On Rivian R2's dual-motor variant launch timing and details:
"the first R2 variant featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive launches this spring. We'll be sharing full details, pricing options and more on March 12th."
What I've Learned After 2 Years of Owning a Car Care Brand — The Auto Detailing Podcast
On what car care customers actually prioritize over technical complexity:
"what I've learned is that most customers care about like, hey, how do I use it? How easy is it? Does it work? Can I mess this up?... giving customers the confidence instead of giving them complexity, which is what so many brands do... complexity does not build confidence, right? But simplicity does"
If You Only Listen To One
Episode 550: Rivian R2 Gets Glowing First Reviews — Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
Covers Rivian R2 receives glowing first reviews, Tesla FSD transfer policy updates.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | 4 |
| Porsche 911 | 3 |
| Ford Mustang | 3 |
| Lucid Air | 3 |
| Ford Ranger | 3 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2 |
| Porsche Boxster | 2 |
| Porsche 924 | 2 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| EV | 6 |
| horsepower | 3 |
| winter tires | 2 |
| plug-in hybrid | 2 |
| combustion chamber | 2 |
| fuel injectors | 2 |
17 episodes. 172 car mentions. 218 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.