Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum

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LIVE RECORDING: How Pixar Turned Toy Story 5 Characters into Porsches with Bob Pauley Sep 12, 2026

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How Pixar Turned Toy Story 5 Characters into Porsches with Bob Pauley

What happens when the world of Pixar’s Toy Story meets Porsche? Recorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories sits down with Bob Pauley, Production Designer at Pixar Animation Studios, to explore the creative process behind one of Porsche’s most unexpected collaborations.

Pauley takes us behind the scenes of Toy Story 5 and the transformation of beloved characters into bespoke Porsche 911s— from the initial creative inspiration and character design to the details, materials, proportions, and automotive influences that brought each car to life.

Discover how Pixar’s storytelling and Porsche’s design language came together to create a collection of cars that are unmistakably Porsche, yet unmistakably Toy Story.

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LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander Fabig Sep 05, 2026

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LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander Fabig

What does it take to build a Porsche that exists nowhere else in the world? Recorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories goes behind the scenes of Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander Fabig, Vice President of Individualization and Classic at Porsche.

The Sonderwunsch programme gives Porsche customers the opportunity to turn their most personal automotive visions into reality — from unique paint colours and bespoke materials to intricate details and completely reimagined vehicle concepts.

Fabig takes us inside the philosophy, process, and craftsmanship behind some of Porsche’s most extraordinary one-off creations, exploring what happens when a customer’s dream meets Porsche’s designers, engineers, and craftspeople.

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LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program with Madeline Stewart & Sabré Cook Aug 29, 2026

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LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program with Madeline Stewart & Sabré Cook

Recorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories sits down with Madeline Stewart and Sabré Cook, two rising stars in the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program.

Launched by Porsche and Mobil 1, the program was created to support and elevate female drivers to the highest levels of motorsport through mentorship, development, and competitive opportunities. Stewart and Cook come from different backgrounds and are at different stages of their careers, but share the same drive: to work harder, push further, and be faster.

In this episode, they talk about their paths into racing, the realities of being women in motorsports, the opportunities created by the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

About the Petersen Automotive Museum: The Petersen Automotive Museum's CarStories podcast is committed to bringing you the best interviews and automotive stories from celebrities, racers, actors, artists, designers, musicians, enthusiasts and industry professionals.

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Racers Night live at the Petersen Museum - 3 Indy 500 winners. Apr 27, 2026

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Recorded live at Petersen Automotive Museum ahead of the Long Beach Grand Prix, this special episode brings together some of the biggest names in IndyCar for an unforgettable conversation. Host Marshall Pruett sits down with championship contenders Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, and Marcus Ericsson for a candid, high-energy discussion ahead of one of the sport’s most iconic street races.

From career-defining victories and fierce rivalries to race-day mindset and life behind the helmet, the trio share stories, insights, and plenty of laughs in front of a live audience of passionate fans. With the streets of Long Beach calling, the atmosphere is electric and the stakes are high.

Whether you're a lifelong motorsport fan or new to IndyCar, this live recording captures the personalities, pressure, and excitement that make race week so special.

A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons Apr 15, 2026

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Bea and Dan are joined once again by Kristen who shares the process behind our newest exhibit A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons

The Fast and the Furious debuted in 2001, launching one of Universal Pictures’ most lucrative film franchises. It follows undercover cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) through the streets of Los Angeles as he infiltrates a community of underground street racers led by Dominic “Dom” Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez). Characterized by exciting chase sequences, extreme stunts, and endearingly melodramatic dialogue, the Fast & Furious franchise allows audiences to experience, if only briefly, the adrenaline-fueled worlds of urban street racing and performance driving.

Over the next quarter-century, Fast & Furious would grow into a cultural institution, encompassing 11 films and grossing more than $7 billion worldwide. Its ever-evolving storylines would take the Toretto family around the world (and beyond), in nearly every type of car imaginable.

This exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of the first film, highlights the nitrous-injected world of Fast & Furious with a selection of screen-used vehicles and production prototypes that represent the series’ most iconic builds and the franchise that celebrates a legacy of living “a quarter mile at a time.”

Exhibition Supported by Universal Pictures.

Gordon Murray - Special Announcement Feb 13, 2026

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It's Feb 12th 2026 and we are delighted to announce that 3 of Gordon Murray's greatest creations on now on display at the Museum in LA. Gordon joins us to share the stories behind the McLaren F1, the GMA T50 and the GMA SV S1 LM that are now on display in the Super Hyper Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Gordon also talks about visiting the museum, his experiences creating the McLaren Mercedes SLR, chance meetings in Paris and what's next for the brand.

*The S1 LM is currently the highest selling new car at auction excluding charity sales.

These cars are now on display for a limited time!

#GordonMurray #McLarenF1 #GMAT.50 #S1LM #Cardesign #FormulaOne #CarPodcast

Josie Rimmer - All Rally, all the time at DirtFish Feb 09, 2026

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This week on CarStories we catch up with Head of Strategy and founder of DirtFish's Women in Motorsports program Josie Rimmer. When you think about rally, there is one destination that provides everything from up to date coverage to learning to drive sideways. We discuss why rally is such a noble form of motorsport. If you're in LA check out Legends of the Dirt, sponsored by Optima which features at least 3 cars that could be considered rally cars.

#rally #Rallycars #Dirtfish

Ben Paull - More than 59 years owning an El Camino Feb 01, 2026

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This week on CarStories, we sit down with Ben Paull. The average American owns a car for between 8 and 9 years for Ben he has owned his El Camino for over 59 years. Buying the car in his early 20s, Ben takes us through his journey with his 67 (or six seven) El Camino.

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Jamie Howe - Motorsport Presenter Jan 19, 2026

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This week on CarStories, we sit down with Jamie Howe, motorsports presenter. Jamie has been reporting from the paddock for over 20 years. During this time she has been lucky enough to cover many different motorsports disciplines, from Le Mans to MotoAmerica. Jamie sits down with us to share her experiences.

#TVReporter #JamieHowe #Carracing #motoamerica #Pitlane

For more details from Jamie please check out: www.jamiehowe.com

Legends of the Dirt - The Newest Exhibit Jan 12, 2026

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This week on CarStories, Bea sits down with Michael McCardle to talk about the curation of the newest exhibit: Legends of the Dirt supported by Optima Batteries.

Michael shares stories about some of the key vehicles in the exhibit and their contributions to Off Road Racing.

The exhibit is now open at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA.

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