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Donut'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. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Pol ...
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Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of one of the most recognizable aftermarket companies in car history: Edelbrock. How did a young guy from the midwest move out to Southern California and start a hot rodding revolution? And how did the company evolve to capitalize on multiple perfect moments? Thanks to Underdog for sponsoring this pod…
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This week, the guys talk about one of racing’s most unlikely heroes. How did Nigel Mansell take on Aryton Senna, survive multiple near-death experiences, and manage to claim the F1 and Indy Car titles at the same time? Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% …
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This week, we're exploring one of Japan's most legendary drivers, Max Orido. From his humble beginnings on his family farm to drifting the touges to endurance racing all the way to NASCAR, Orido refuses to be pigeonholed into one type of racing. But how did he get his start in racing? And where is he now? Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by fill…
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This week, we take a deep dive into Honda’s red R badge and the man behind it. How did Shigero Uehara work his way up to the head of Honda’s performance arm? And how in the world did he convince the economy car brand to make an F1-inspired track monster? Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvd…
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Join us this week as we explore the origins of Jim Hall and the Chaparral team. You may know the fan car from Gran Turismo 4, but Chaparral's 2J isn't the only iconic race car to come out of their Midland, Texas workshop. How did Jim Hall's tragic upbringing lead to this history-making racing team, and how did they change motorsport forever? Help u…
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Join us this week for the final installment of the history of Hyundai and Kia. What did these companies do to revive their failing brands and become some of the biggest and well known carmakers in the world? Why did they decide to start racing? How did their performance line get so good? And what's this about a warranty? Help us plan the Donut Podc…
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Join us this week as we jump into the two part history of Hyundai and Kia. Nowadays they are two of the biggest brand names out of South Korea, but for most of their existence, they were looked at as a joke. How did they overcome their shoddy reputations and rise to become some of the most trusted car brands in the world today? Help us plan the Don…
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Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the life of Jacky Ickx, a racing legend who might have preferred a quiet life as a gardener had he not been so successful in motorsport. From motorcycle hill scrambles to Formula One to Dakar to breaking the all-time Le Mans win record, Jacky is a true icon in nearly every type of racing imaginable. Hel…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4hkM8eJ to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us as we take a look at a versatile chassis…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8JNCG to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the origin of Moon Equipment. How did Dean Moon create one of the most iconic brands in aftermarket tuning and style? How did it become Mooneyes?…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8QLaF to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thank you Fishing Clash for sponsoring this episode! Get Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/PastGas. Use our gift code GAS to get a $20 reward, an…
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Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Join us as we dive into the second part of our three part history on Volvo. This time around, the company steps up their style with the help of Italian design house, Ghia before finding the boxy styling that would become iconic i…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3DUxX1y to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us this week as we take a deep…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3WmvTWB to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Join us as we relive the first automobile race across the US. Before there was a cross-country network of highways, getting from one place to another in one's own state was treacherous, let a…
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Join us this week as we take a look at the origins of the Bosozoku - Japan's extravagant biker gangs. From the flared tailpipes to the sick graphics to the work wear uniforms and everything in between. How did they get their start? Why do they modify their bikes so crazy? And why are they called "Violent Running Tribe"? Learn more about your ad cho…
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Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Join us this week as we take a look at an iconic and controversial time period in cars - the Retrofuturist Movement of the late 90's and 2000's. The Prowler, the New Beetle, Chevy SSR and who could forget the PT Cruiser. How did …
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/421NIxR to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us this week as we dive into t…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4a8DP3q to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Join us this week for the third and final installment of the history of Dodge. This time around, Dodge almost goes under, gets saved by a bailout, invents the minivan, debuts the Viper with t…
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Join us as we jump into the second installment on the history of Dodge. It’s post WWII and a revolutionary engine design is about to change everything for Dodge. How did the Hemi make more power, and how did Dodge rise to be one of the most powerful companies during the Muscle Car Wars? Find out on this week's episode! More about Show: Follow Nolan…
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Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Join us this week as we dive into the history of Dodge, Part I. John and …
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Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save! It's the holidays, and yet again we're doing all of the bad ideas you emailed in to suggest. From Amphibious Vehicles, to Mods & Rockers, to Why We Drive On the Left or Right, we're doing all the episodes that aren't worth a whole episode this week on Past Gas: Sa…
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Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save! Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. Join us as we explore the history of the boxy USPS Mail Truck, aka the Grumman Long Life Vehicle. How did this vehicle come to…
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Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/46PXXFR to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Get 10% off at h…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4dJPmH4 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onli…
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This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this podcast! Exclusive $45-off …
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Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episod…
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Join us this week as we tackle the history of Buell, Harley Davidson’s sport bike division that could run with Ninjas, Ducatis and Huyabusas. Why did Harley start a sport bike division, and where are they today? Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on yo…
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We've all heard of George Barris and Rat Fink, but you might not have heard the name Bill Hines. Join us as we dive into the beginning of Kustom Cars and one of the most prolific customizers of that era. How did Bill Hines create some of the most iconic Leadsleds ever built with just a torch and a cigar? With true genius and determination, of cours…
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Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's episode! Click here to learn more about Dynapro tires! Also thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this episode! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1…
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this episode! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/ today. This week, we wrap up our deep dive into the history of Cadillac. From the t…
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This week, we dive deep into the 120 plus year history of America's most luxurious heritage car brand: Cadillac. What did Ford and Oldsmobile have to do with the start of Cadillac? Why did they start drawing inspiration from planes? And how did they become synonymous with luxury? Find out this week on Past Gas: Cadillac Pt. 1. Thanks to our sponsor…
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This week, the guys dive into the amazing story of gamer turned race car driver, Jann Mardenborough. How did he make the leap from bedroom sim-racing to competing, and making podium at Le Mans just a few short years later? A little bit of luck and a lot of real racing talent, that's how. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports to learn …
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Join us this week as we follow the origins of one of the most powerful, well-respected hypercar companies to ever exist: Pagani Automobili. It's all because of one man, Horacio Pagani. How did this son of a Baker and Jazz Musician go from living in a small town in Argentina to designing state-of-the-art hypercars in Italy? One word: determination. …
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Join the guys as they dive deep into the legend of fiery MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi. From his humble beginnings in Southern Italy to the climactic conclusion of his two decades long career, Valentino Rossi couldn't help but make waves in the motorcycle world with his on and off-track antics. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports …
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Join Nolan, Joe and Bart as they dive into the second part of Alfa Romeo's history. Throughout the 20th century, they've gone through so many different romantic eras. From a harrowed post WWII recovery, to a feature in a Hollywood movie that would boost their prestige, to Alfa's racing prominence in the 70's, the company has certainly seen a lot. T…
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This week, the guys do a deep dive into one of the oldest Italian marques still in business. How did they become so dominant in racing? What made their team driver, Enzo Ferrari, so mad at them that he left to start his own business? And how did an American movie starring Dustin Hoffman springboard them back into the zeitgeist? This is the history …
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From humble beginnings to the high boost, anti-lag skittering turbines we know today, turbochargers have more than 100 years of adding power and making engines more efficient behind them. Join the guys as they revisit the most important turbo eras in history and highlight the most iconic turbocharged cars of those eras. Thanks to our sponsors: Than…
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This week on Past Gas, it’s the history of International Harvester! How did they start America’s love affair with the SUV? How did they get there from making plows and threshers? And why, after a huge run of success, did they fall off the map? Find out today on Past Gas. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG…
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This week on Past Gas, it’s the final episode of our series on BMW vs Benz: Group A! How did a 100-year-old automotive cold war suddenly turn hot? How did a new set of rules handed down in 1982 result in some of the greatest cars ever sold showing up at dealerships worldwide? How did evolution after evolution of motors, suspensions, and body panels…
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Join Nolan, Joe and special guests Jeremiah Burton and Justin Freeman for a very special live event, recorded at Dynasty Typewriter in LA. They dive deep into listener-submitted topics such as Jungle Jim & Pam, Rudolf Diesel and figure out why the heck old VW's smell like crayons. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off your first order now at https://…
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In the second part of our series on Group A Racing, we take a look at Mercedes’ primary rival - BMW! How did a glorified bicycle launch one of the most long-lived racing programs in history? How did a handful of Mercedes engineers inspire one of the greatest touring cars ever made? How did BMW turn the e30 into a global superpower? Today, in Part T…
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It’s the first part of our series on Group A Racing! We’re diving into how it got started and how it led to one of the most intense rivalries in racing history. How did Mercedes executives turning their back on factory racing sponsorships lead directly to one of the biggest Group A rivalries ever? How did the Audi Quattro push Mercedes Benz into Gr…
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This week, we’re telling you the wild story about two brothers that were fixtures in both the Indycar and NASCAR circuits but ended up in prison for operating a drug running operation. It's the story of Bill and Don Whittington…How did these unknown brothers from Texas win Le Mans in their first real race? And how did they evade law enforcement for…
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We’re heading back to the early 2000’s to tell you the COMPLETE history of Pimp My Ride! How did it become the top-rated car show on TV? Why did it disappear so quickly after reaching such great heights? And how many of those cars are actually still on the road today? Thanks to our sponsors: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Go to https://Indeed.com/P…
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This week on Past Gas…it’s the history of Hot Rodding! Hot rod culture might seem tame today, and is probably more associated with baby boomer car shows than rebellious street racers. But the engine building and custom aesthetic work hot rodders did during their heyday not only kickstarted the aftermarket performance and car enthusiast media indust…
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Junior Johnson's moonshining days were just the start of a remarkable journey that would see him revolutionize the sport of stock car racing. From a stint in jail, to discovering the drafting technique that forever changed how cars raced, to owning a championship-winning team and receiving a presidential pardon, Junior was the true definition of a …
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Today on Past Gas, What happened to Isuzu? How could a company that built such a strong foothold in popular culture during the 80’s and 90’s become such a failure in the 2000’s? And where are they now? The answers to those questions are as winding as its namesake, Japan’s Isuzu River. This is the rise and fall of Isuzu. This episode is sponsored by…
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Brothers Walt and Art Arfons would set and break the Land Speed record three separate times from 1960-1965. They would achieve these records while refusing to set foot on the Salt Flats at the same time nor speaking to one another for years. By 1960, the brothers’ relationship had deteriorated so completely that they would work on their cars in sep…
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Today on Past Gas: We’re taking a look at the origin of the NASCAR truck series. What makes these big, fast trucks so special? And who were the oddballs who thought to put pickups on a banked oval, anyway? Today on Past Gas, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series! Thanks to our sponsors: Need to hire? You need Indeed: https://Indeed.com/PASTGAS This epi…
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On today’s episode of Past Gas, we’re talking about Offenhauser: one of the most legendary engine manufacturers of all time. How did they remain competitive for nearly 50 years? How did they pull off one of the most dominant runs in motorsport history? Tune in, and find out! Thanks to our sponsors: Go to https://SHOPIFY.COM/gas now to grow your bus…
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