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Iain is the founder and director of Cheshire Classic Cars, which restores and sells rare metal from, Bentleys to Ferraris, rally special to open-wheeled race cars. His YouTube channel, Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, frequently features the cars of Harry Metcalfe, who entrusts his Lamborghinis to Tyrrell. That's quite an endorsement. On this episode Iain tells us about opening his shop in his early 20s; undercharging for Ferrari work; how 3D printing has changed his profession; parts that are impossible to source; what people get wrong when they fix or restore a car; why he loves the Espada and the Lagonda; BMW's gem; colors he wants to see more of; and a lot more. https://www.cheshireclassiccars.co.uk/restoration-projects/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pQT90JBqbMHSVLtbJBvyw Recorded February 19, 2023 Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirep

Matt is back from the Route to Vine and gives his take on the Bentley GT V8 S;  Why filming the GT3 RS was so hard;  our 5 greatest road trips; what separates "supercar" from "sportscar"; how WE would build a fun, affordable sports car; 992 vs 991; blowing up an RX-7; what to drive in Iceland; and more!   Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, February 26th at 3:30PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://ww

Kyle Conner is the host and creator of the Out of Spec Studios and YouTube Channel. He is an expert of emerging technologies in the automotive space, especially EVs and autonomous technology.On this episode we talk about why EV chargers don't deliver their advertised kW; why the expensive Teslas are getting worse while the cheap ones get better; towing with the Rivian; riding in a driverless taxi; the weird Austrian EV he can't register; his EV 3-wheeler; why putting electric drive-trains in old cars isn't worth it; why the Mercedes EQS braking system is so strange compared to its peers; and a lot more!https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecReviews/videoshttps://outofspecstudios.com/ Recorded February 19, 2023 Whether you’re an avid fan or a NASCAR newbie, make sure you tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, February 26th at 3:30PM Eastern on FOX. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your f

It's a crew show! Matt rode in a terrible Uber and lived to tell the tale. We did 800 miles in the Mach-E to see Bert Kreischer perform at the Mullet Arena in Tempe, AZ so we'll be talking about the drive, BlueCrusie issues, charging, and the show. Then, we respond to the comments on Jonny Lieberman's appearance using some hard numbers about water usage for mining. Plus, Q&A about Panamera vs AMG 63; using EVs in Canada; Camaro Z28 vs SS 1LE; and more! Recorded February 13, 2023 It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Tune in to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern on FOX. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram

Andreas Bovensiepen is the CEO of Alpina, the famous company that takes BMWs and turns them into some of the fastest and most exclusive sleepers available. Alpina Automobiles was founded in 1965 by Andreas' father, Burkard Bovensiepen. That company started out in typewriters before moving into textiles and ultimately, building fast cars. We know which we prefer. We ask about how the company started; about his experience working for BMW before going to Alpina; attempting to put a V12 in a Z8; why putting an automatic in a car was a good idea; why racing is important; the reason for reasoning behind those famous 20-spoke wheels; why he bought an NSX; and what he thinks of BMW's new grills.Recorded February 10, 2023 It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Tune in to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern on FOX. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded?

Peter Lenkov is a screen writer and producer who has worked in TV and film. Of note, he wrote "Demolition Man", and has been a writer/producer on "Son in Law", "24", "CSI:NY", MacGyver", "Hawaii Five-O", and the "Magnum P.I." reboot, among many other shows.  Peter tells us about his incredible rise to success at 24; the weird pen-name he used on his script; walking out of his own movie premier; how "Demolition Man" came to be; why he loves "Hawaii 5.0"; how they chose the cars in his movies; how the 3 seashells work; and so much more!https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006997/ Recorded February 8, 2023Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TIRE. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on Super Bowl Fifty Seven and get TWO HUNDRED IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY. Minimum age and eligibility restrict

Oh man what a ride, especially the heat at the end! It's always a good show when Jonny is in the hot seat. Topics include: why the complaints about the Rivian R1S are misguided; off-roading the new Silverado ZR2; something broke on his Rivian R1T; the worst flight:driving time ratios; the strange tax bill from his Pikes Peak run; Tesla's crash standards; responding to criticism of MotorTrend's reporting on Tesla; and (this was the big one)  Jonny's opinion of people who criticize precious metal mining in relation to EVs. Strap in!Recorded January 2, 2023 Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/tst. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TIRE. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on Super Bowl Fifty Seven and get TWO HUNDRED IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY. Minimum age and eligibility restrictions apply. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-

Podcast at a race track! We are sitting up above the incredible temporary NASCAR track inside the LA Coliseum. 11 months out of the year this is a grass-covered football field but right now it is a tarmac short track with concrete walls, catch fences, and even rumble strips. We talk about NASCAR's move to attract new audiences; why this short track shouldn't be dismissed; why it's a great live sporting event; and Matt's introduction to Cypress Hill. Then we do a deep dive on the 911 Dakar; why it's great but most people shouldn't buy it; how country club tracks solve a problem but can create a new one; the best sporty car for arthritis; the best sound-deprivation chamber for $15k; the "end of police stops"; and more. Recorded February 1, 2023 Get your tickets at nascarclash.com or if you can’t make it to the race, be sure to tune in to the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, February 5th at 8:00 PM Eastern on FOX! Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box!  Want

Get ready for an incredible, informative, marathon episode with Doug Demuro, one of the most popular and successful automotive YouTubers ever. Topics include: why he does and does not regret buying a Ford GT instead of a Countach; a hilarious story about a door; what he's seen change about the car market in 2023; upcoming collector car trends; why building a business is so hard; his error in programming; the YouTube algorithm; the announcement that he partnered with an investment company and what that means for the future; and a TON of Q&A. Recorded January 30, 2023 Get your tickets at nascarclash.com or if you can’t make it to the race, be sure to tune in to the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, February 5th at 8:00 PM Eastern on FOX! Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box! Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off

Mike Guy is the Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track magazine.   Today we talk about: How Mike dropped out of college to chase police cars; secretly fixing and driving junk cars at age 13; his time working for Rolling Stone with Hunter S. Thompson; a scary Lamborghini  spin in Miami; how good the Arturo is; the GR Corolla; why Road & Track will be here for a long time; ChatGPT’s impact on the reader and the writer; and so much more. Recorded January 27, 2023 Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Wan

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about an attribute of car women seem to like; Tesla's revealing deposition; Lamborghini patenting sounds; what's important in a garage; the ideal muscle/drift car; when we will see a woman driving in F1; and more.Recorded January 23, 2023 Tesla deposition transcript:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiAi1Hgywwh-qqi8BDZoFVoF4KNaggF7/view?usp=sharing Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or e

 Matt is back from Morocco where he drove the Porsche Dakar and lived in a fancy tent; we discuss the fevered EV vs hybrid vs gasoline debate; precious metals; Zack learned just how hard it is to build a car. Then we answer questions about the best-looking shooting break; Why you should choose an R8 over something else; whether or not Tiptronic is ever a good decision, and the most over-hyped car.  Plus, Christian James Hand drops by! https://thesessionwebsite.com/ If you want to enjoy all the benefits of Private Internet Access, now’s the time to subscribe. Head to PIAVPN.com/TIRE and get an 83% discount. That’s just $2.03 a month, and you also get 4 extra months completely FREE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/ther

2 years ago a lot of companies said autonomous cars were right around the corner. Why did they say that and where did they go? Matt and Zack debate both. Also, our big Civic Type R vs Supra manual comparison video is up; we've returned the  Lucid GT Air; Matt heads to Morocco soon to drive the Porsche Dakar; and  there's Q&A with our Patrons. Recorded January 9, 2023 If you want to enjoy all the benefits of Private Internet Access, now’s the time to subscribe. Head to PIAVPN.com/TIRE and get an 83% discount. That’s just $2.03 a month, and you also get 4 extra months completely FREE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts,

When it comes to engine tuning, Mitch McKee knows it. He spent years working for Vivid racing and COBB before opening his own company, M Engineering. They write software (and some hardware) upgrades for high-dollar exotics like McLaren, Porsche, and Lamborghini. As you'll learn from the show, they don't do simple reflash or throttle maps, either. They're so good, in fact, that OEMs hire them to prevent cheating in racing team ECUs. We talk about Mitch's unorthodox start; why his approach is different; the challenge that is tuning a modern ECU; OEM security; why McLarens explode; why he doesn't tune Ferraris; Pikes Peak; and more. From his page: Mitch is an engine and transmission calibrator with over 15 years of hands on experience. Mitch has contributed calibrations to multiple high caliber, championship winning teams over a wide variety of racing disciplines, including road racing, drag racing, hill climbs, rally racing, and drifting. As a reverse engineer, Mitch was the lead on a project that was responsib

We just had our first canyon blast in Matt's Boxster Spyder "Strawberry Shortcake"; the Lucid Air GT goes back; we talk about the top 10 companies that issued the most recalls of 2022; debate whether a turbo Cayman is a better track car than an NA one; theorize why Lucid sales are slow; and more!Recorded December 30, 2022 Go to https://www.vuori.com/tst and discover the versatility of Vuori Clothing. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns.  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.In

When it comes to car adventures, Ed Bolian has had a lot of them. He is one of the hosts of the hugely popular "Car Trek" YouTube series, as well as his own channel, VinWiki, where people tell incredible stories (some good, some bad) of their life with cars. He's also owned (and sold) a lot of exotic cars, ran a rental business, a dealership, co-created the VinWiki app, and is a former holder of the Cannonball record.  Recorded January 3, 2023** This show was recorded the morning after we learned of Ken Block's tragic snowmobile accident. We spent the first part of the show reflecting on what Ken meant to us and to the larger car community. He will be dearly missed. Head to factor75.com/tire60 and use code tire60 to get 60% off your first box. Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapmanWant your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to w

If you haven't heard of BBI, they make some of the fastest Porsches on Earth, from GT2s to Taycans and everything in between. They built the 1,400HP (!) engine for Ken Block's crazy PPIHC car -the Hoonipigasus- and were instrumental in the design, assembly, and management of that car. They've also built and managed racing and hill-climb programs for a number of other cars, including breaking Pikes Peak Time Attack record in 2019 by over 14 seconds. ⁠ On this show we talk about building cars with 4-digit power; why Porsche oil changes can take 3 hours; the pink pig; and more! Recorded December 20, 2022 Head to factor75.com/tire60 and use code tire60 to get 60% off your first box.Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapmanWant your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts?

It's a crew show! Matt's car is broken in!!! The day has finally arrived (sort of). He took it on a 800 mile trip and will give us all the details. Plus, a deep dive into the McLaren Artura and why it's the best McLaren yet (besides the F1, of course).  Then we answer questions about GR markups, Elantra N sure things, dailies for enthusiasts that live in snowy places, and what marked our greatest successes of the year.  Recorded December 18, 2022 Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/TIRE Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/th

Byron Bowers is an actor, comedian, and car enthusiast. His new (amazing) special is streaming on Hulu.   We talk about trusting your instincts; why his special looks so original; getting in trouble for buying a lifted Cayenne online; crowd work gone wrong; his 992 GTS press car (and how it compares to his own modified 997); the excitement of adventure; and more.https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/byron-bowers-comedyRecorded 12/12/2022 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire18 and use code smokingtire18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping Check off all the guys on your list with a Harry’s Starter Set. First-time buyers get a $13 value for just $3 at harrys.com/TIRE Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/TIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcas

Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is one of the most renowned and respected automotive photographers of this generation. He's been covering drifting, Baja racing, and Pikes Peak for many years, oftentimes at the request of top teams and OEMs. Today we talk about his GR 86 SEMA build; look at his crazy BTS photos from the new Gymkhana; the joys and dangers of photographing the Baja 1000; camera advice for amateur shooters; why your smartphone photos look weird; and that crash in the Bristol 100 race.Recorded December 6, 2022 https://www.larrychenphoto.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/LarryChenPhoto Get 20% Off and Free Shipping at MANSCAPED.com/TIRE. Be the ballsiest gift-giver this year with MANSCAPED™. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/TIRE Donate Platelets Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join