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Eibach /// Mark Krumme |#284 - Life at Eibach, Another E36 Obsession, and Taking Down the Nurburgring!

On this episode, first-time guest Mark Krumme, Head of Marketing at Eibach North America joins host Jon for a discussion on the etiquette of using and returning your damn tools. They dive into the Honda community celebrating the millionth stolen Civic and explore obsession with finding the perfect car parts. Mark provides insights into his current stable, experiences with the E36 and track life, and his journey and role as Head of Marketing at Eibach North America.
Mark also takes on this week's "Motorhead Blitz" with 10 questions, covering diverse and current automotive topics, from a supercar automaker's joystick control patent to Ferrari's new Anti-Counterfeiting Reward program. Will he come out on top?!

FCPEuro /// Gareth Foley | #284 - Working for Race Teams, FCPEuro Behind the Scenes, and The Project Car Trap!

Gareth Foley of FCPEuro joins us as guest host this week! First up, the excitement is palpable as Ricky Bobby, inspired by a desire for an F1 sequel, throws down the gauntlet to Frenchy Girard. Meanwhile, the NASCAR world counters with a new documentary, "Drive to Actually Compete," challenging Formula One's popular "Drive to Survive." In a tech twist, we explore Apple's latest game-changer, the AirTag, and its potential to revolutionize the wrenching experience by preventing lost tools.
We also get into Gareth's E36 build discussing blown motors, delays, and future plans. Additionally, the spotlight is on FCP Euro and the workings behind their Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. We also discuss what it's like to be part of the FCPEuro content machine, exploring the challenges of social media as a business.
Finally, as always, we close with a little competition. Gareth takes on the 10 question current automotive news trivia gauntlet that is the Motorhead Blitz. Will he be crowned the new King Motorhead?!

Kelvin Arreola | #283 - Surviving the Canyons, Junk Yard Monopoly, and the Motorhead Blitz!

Kelvin Arreola joins us this week to discuss this week's ninetyoneoctane headlines. We also get into getting sponsored in Formula D, surviving driving through the canyons, the current monopoly in so cal junk yards, driving race cars up and down the US coast, and driving in Laguna Seca.
Finally we bring you the latest in automotive news with the Motorhead Blitz! Kelvin takes a shot at our current automotive news trivia challenge for a chance to become the new King Motorhead!

Tony Driven | #282 - Brad Pitt in Formula 1, A Fast and Furious Parody, and a Motorhead Blitz Hostile Takeover!

In this week's episode, Jon is joined by Tony Driven, who helps cover this week's headlines! "The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody" currently being staged in Los Angeles, adding a touch of theatrical fun to the cult classic. The much-anticipated F1 movie has been delayed to 2024, prompting Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt to offer his driving services to F1 teams, boldly declaring, "I am licensed now and I robbed a casino once, so I can do this." Shoutout to actors battling AI overlords. The Project Car Awards arrive, where the humble zip tie claims the Best Tool in the Garage Award for the 65th consecutive year, sparking a conversation about the shoddiest fixes to be implemented on their cars. Transitioning to BMW culture, the hosts explore the scenario of a car enthusiast instantly becoming the coolest guy on the road simply by adding an 'M' badge to his 328i, pondering if the Mustang community faces a similar predicament. Tony Driven shares the exciting news of parting ways with his Civic and provides updates on whether his Cobra has transformed into a race car.
To wrap up the episode, Tony comes in hot and attempts a hostile takeover of the Motorhead Blitz!

Racing with Mitchell | #281 - The Hybrid Renesis RX8, Autocross Victories, and Playing with Satire!

Mitchell of Racing with Mitchell joins us as guest host this week. On this episode, the first man ever to step into Victoria's Secretexpresses his frustration that the store doesn't sell car bras. His plan to put a car bra on his cobra prompts a discussion about vintage automotive accessories and the desire to see certain technologies make a comeback. Meanwhile, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, already an intense challenge, is set to become even more exhilarating with the addition of a Rainbow Road. This sparks reflections on personal experiences with dangerous driving situations and inquiries about Mario Kart skills. Audi, for the 30th consecutive year, reigns supreme as the least desirable German car brand, fueling the friendly rivalry among car enthusiasts. The conversation delves into Jon's allegiance to BMW, a Mitchell's recent switch from a Miata to an RX8, and the intriguing Hybrid Renesis build. Lastly, car-loving fathers inadvertently contribute to a significant increase in flashlight phobia among adolescents, prompting a reflection on the practical skills passed down from dads.
 
But of course we wrap up with The Motorhead Blitz. Mitchell takes a shot at 10 current even trivia questions to try and dethrone the current King Motorhead!

James Coker | #280 - The F1 Content Machine, Acting on 30 Rock, and Cars & Co...medy?

This week on the podcast, we have a special guest host, the multi-talented James Coker, who is not only an actor and comedian but also a Formula 1 content machine. Together, we dive into our featured headlines and he takes on the Motorhead Blitz for a shot at claiming the title of King Motorhead!
T-Pain's innovative creation of the first self-tuning car ECU, 'AutoTune,' is explored. T-Pain's foray into the automotive world with Nappy Automotive, alongside Hert from Hoonigan, sets the stage for a discussion about his aspirations in motorsport. The conversation then shifts to SEMA Show car owners' frustrations over new requirements for display cars to run, highlighting the common issue of procrastination among car enthusiasts. The F1 world prepares for the unexpected by considering work-from-home racing in 2025, aligning with their goal of achieving 100% carbon-free fuel by 2026. Finally, Haas F1's playful challenge to Andretti in an apple pie bake-off sparks thoughts about American identity in the sport. Throughout the episode, insightful questions and perspectives are shared, adding depth to the automotive and motorsport discussions.
We wrap up the episode with the Motorhead Blitz, featuring 10 current event automotive trivia questions, each worth 1,000 points. The final question comes with a wager, and it's the chance to claim the prestigious title of King Motorhead. The big question remains: Will James Coker seize the crown and become our new King Motorhead?
 
 

Stryker Performance | #279 - The Halloween Special!

We are a Stryker Performane this week for the Halloween special and they help us through this week's ninetyoneoctane news! Firstly, we highlight an enthusiast who invested $25,000 in transforming his car into a high-performance race car, aiming to achieve a personal best at one track all year. Secondly, we discuss a car owner proclaiming "built not bought" after installing a cold air intake, sparking discussions about car modifications and authenticity. In a more Halloween tale, Tesla is accused of employing a paranormal workforce, suggesting that self-driving cars are actually piloted by ghosts. Finally, the ongoing rivalry between BMW and Audi is discussed as a father requests a priest to exorcise his son's Audi fandom. We then get into learning more about Stryker in an interview that touches on power and responsibility in the context of a high-powered race car, fundraising efforts, and the anticipation of a BMW anthem? 
As usual, we conclude the episode with some friendly competition, and in our current event automotive trivia game, Stryker competes for the title of King Motorhead, providing us with both fierce competition and this week's current events. Will we witness the crowning of a new King Motorhead?
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FanAmp /// Greg K | #278 - Creating FanAmp, F1 Wingman Power Rankings, and a DRO Report Special!

On this episode, Greg Kallman, the founder of FanAmp, joins us as a guest host discussing Formula 1, FanAmp, and race car minivans! Our headlines help us dive into Max Verstappen's incredible dominance in F1, sparking questions about whether fans still watch his races with the same initial excitement and whether they've always rooted for the tortoise or secretly sided with the hare.  Toyota's expanded collaboration with BMW, highlighting the success of the MK5 Supra, and it compares this partnership with BMW's previous successful collaborations with McLaren and Lamborghini. We also explore the extreme heat challenges faced by F1 drivers during the Qatar GP, prompting a debate on whether such conditions are an integral part of the sport or if they should consider different race venues. The discussion also touches on personal experiences with dangerous situations in cars. Additionally, Adrian Newey's revelation of using YouTube videos to build Red Bull's Formula 1 RB19 raises questions about the role of technology and learning resources in F1
As usual, we conclude the episode with some friendly competition, and in our current event automotive trivia game, Greg competes for the title of King Motorhead, providing us with both fierce competition and this week's current events. Will we witness the crowning of a new King Motorhead?

Tony Driven | #277 - The Purge: Car Edition, Gran Turismo IRL, and We Crown the 1st King Motorhead!

Tony joins us as guest host this week and we go Under the Hood to talk street racing during a government shutdown and the willingness to endure a driving hiatus for lower gas prices. It also touches on the intriguing concept of equipping rally cars with dual steering wheels for co-drivers' assistance, with questions about personal rally preferences and essential car modifications. We also consider the potential rebranding of the "Dark Horse" Mustang as the "Black Stallion" and the implications of such a change, along with a nostalgic exploration of Ford trim names like the Eddie Bauer edition. Additionally, we get excited about the effects of Gran Turismo's real-track requirements for obtaining Gold Trophies and S Licensing, examining the impact on the game and real-life racing. Lastly, we speculates on Formula 1 and Ferrari's efforts to enhance sports popularity by positioning Charles Leclerc as Taylor Swift's next boyfriend and the potential benefits of similar celebrity tie-ins in the automotive world.
Then we wrap up the podcast with The Motorhead Blitz, a high-stakes current event automotive quiz, that presents a series of questions to our guest host. Questions span various topics, including engine market dominance, car releases, recall concerns, athlete perks, hyper car entries, emissions violations, futuristic reservations, limited sports car leases, and top-selling passenger cars. With each question, participants had the chance to earn points, leading up to the final question, which offered a shot at the coveted "King Motorhead" title.

Stryker /// Preston H | #276 - Dude Magnets, Making the Cover of Dirt Rider, and The Alphabet Sprint!

On this episode, guest host Preston Huff helps us dive Under the Hood into the world of automotive maintenance and enthusiast culture. Starting with, "Jiffy Lube Technicians Now Work from Home and Guide You in Over-Torquing Your Own Oil Filter," we explore the craziest places listeners have taken their cars for service and share bizarre stories from the automotive world. We then tackle the surprising revelation that "OEMs Confess Sports Cars Come Stock with Dude Magnets, Not Chick Magnets," discussing whether Preston's beloved F80 has a chick or dude magnet and describing the cars that make us eager to strike up a conversation with their owners. Next, we share wrenching mishaps and dream automotive records in "Technician Achieves a Record-Breaking 42-Minute Engine Swap On the Wrong Car." Afterward, we reveal some shocking insights from the "New Study Revealing the Average DIY Mechanics' $2 Million Investment in 10mm Sockets," prompting a discussion about our own tool collections and the first automotive tools we ever bought. In the interview segment, we explore Preston making the cover of Dirt Rider magazine! Preston also shares his journey into the world of BMWs and his experience with Stryker Performance. Lastly, we delve into his role as an admin for Urbxn Canvxs, a BMW club, and what it's like to be part of such a passionate community. To wrap things up, we engage in the high-speed "Alphabet Sprint" where we take on the challenge of naming everything cars alphabetically, testing our automotive knowledge and quick thinking. There can only be one winner!