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#182 - The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Randy and Jon Go Head to Head, and the Speed Secrets are Back!

Jon visits the Long Beach Grand Prix to see our friends Carlos Valenzuela (@cvr49) and  Karla Pestotnik (@karlapestotnikracing). Randy and Jon go head to head in a new segment based on the Netflix Schumacher documentary. Jon provides some Speed Secrets on the best way to apply daily driving to enhance track performance. Lastly Jon is put through the wringer identifying which parts he's ok choosing Aftermarket branded parts vs OEM. 

#181 - Chevy Bolts are on Fire, Cars Mean Freedom, and Jon Fears this Weeks DRO Report!

Randy and Jon talk headlines including Chevy bolts are spontaneously combusting and the Tesla steering changing from a wheel to a yoke. Jon and Randy talk about how driving meant freedom in the 90's and early 2000's. Jon goes through a DRO report of the cars he absolutely wouldn't want to own. They also cover learning how to mod when you're 16 years old and being scared to do the install. 

#180 - Elon Copies Someone‘s Homework, The Philippines and Guatemala Upcycle, and Home Depot Brake Jobs!

Headlines this week cover trailers for the new Matrix movie, Gran Turismo 7. Jon talks about the Tesla S Plaid edition running the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Randy talks about mass transit in the Philippines known as the Jeepney. Guatemala's equivalent, called the Camioneta, is explained by Jon. We wrap with Jon being a hater to himself and also talking about fixes we do that are just good enough to hold you over. 

#179 - No More Squatting in North Carolina, The New STI is About To Drop, and Randy Enters the Matrix! -

Headlines as always start the episode. Randy explains his decisions for building a sim rig and the ins and outs of a cheap set up vs an expensive set up. Lastly, Jon talks about features of a car that would be considered first world. This leads to a discussion around crotch-coolers for a vehicle. 

#178 - Toyota is Rollin‘ Rollas, Cars We‘d Reissue, and We Introduce the Automotive Olympics!

Randy and Jon cover headlines this week including throwing cheese at cars and the Focus ST getting coilovers from factory. Randy goes through what an automotive car re-issue would be if it were the same as the Michael Jordan brand shoes that Nike frequently reissues. Lastly, Jon presents to the Olympic committee (Randy), his proposals for Automotive Olympic events. 

#177 - Acura Throws a Wrench at Nissan, The Prelude's Postlude, and The Pick of the Month Abandons Imports!

Car launches dominate this week's episode. We cover the Integra, Nissan Z, and NSX. Randy has an update on where the Prelude is headed. Lastly, Jon mulls over another V8. Listen to find out where he might be headed on his car journey. 

#176 - Blowing Up Cars, Hustlin’ for Race Funds, and a Special D.R.O. Report with Carlos Valenzuela!

Carlos Valenzuela honors us with his presence on this episode of ninetyoneoctane. He talks about his challenging upbringing and how he goes through his adolescence to rechannel his high-level of energy and intensity into a becoming a focused racecar driver on the racetrack. Listen to what his path was to becoming the selected driver for AutoFashion USA's Honda Civic Type R in the Honda Challenge series with NASA. 

#175 - Toyota Lags It, BMW M School Podiums, and UrbxnFest Takes Over Willow Springs!

Randy gets back from Vacation to briefly talk about the R32 Skyline he saw. Jon's got headlines, his experience at BMW M School, Safety updates on the e36, and receiving appreciation for his car and his driving by his fellow Guatemalans. 

#174 - SIM Racing, E36 Upgrades, and Jon Makes Randy a Trade Offer!

We skip headlines for the first time in a while and go straight to talking about Sim racing setups. Randy helps Jon on some installs on the e36, namely a moonroof delete and roll bar install. Jon does a foot plate install. Jon makes a car related offer that Randy considers. Lastly, Jon talks about his Lil Jon experience (the rapper, not his member).

#173 - Why You Should Stop Buying Cars, Randy's Celica Comes with a Prize, and Winners Know Tires!

Randy has updates from Ford and Jon talks about shipping returning to normal early next year. Randy has a shitty time breaking down his celica. We cover a Fight, Function or Form and talk about roll bars. Lastly, Jon discusses another speed secret regarding tires.