Danny P on Cars!

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Danny P on Cars! Your Roadmap to Monterey's Ultimate Car Festival - Car Week! Part one of a three part mini series Jul 16, 2023

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Monterey Car Week is a ten day celebration of everything automotive! It takes place every year in California during the month of August.
For those that have not attended it can be a bit of a daunting experience, how do you plan for the week when there are so many different events taking place?
I decided to create a three part mini series to help provide a roadmap for the event.
I've been 4 times but would call myself an expert so I decided to enlist the help of Jim Lynch. Jim has attended the event 12 times and produces a PDF guide every year. If you want to download a copy of the guide you can do so here:
https://bit.ly/JimsCarWeekGuide (you may have to join the Facebook Group).
Or email me using the details below and I'd be happy to email you a copy.
I also invited friend of the podcast Ryan Bahrke as someone who has never attended car week. Ryan provides us with the questions we hadn't thought of asking. For those that don't know Ryan he is one half of The Steering Committee Podcast.
Part One Covers:

Why you might want to attend
Who attends car week
How to think about the event in terms of tracks
How to do car week on a budget
A breakdown of the first weekend of car week - Friday Aug 11th to Monday Aug 14th inclusive.

My thanks to Jim and Ryan for joining me to create these episodes!
Buckle up for this comprehensive guide to Car Week!
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Monterey Car Week (seemonterey.com)

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Danny P on Cars! Fellow Podcaster Jorge Aquino, We talk about car culture, the impact cars have on you growing up and how, if you ask dreams may come true! Jul 09, 2023

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We talk about us car nuts being part of the same tribe, well my next guest is a tribal leader! Jorge Aquino is a fellow podcaster and a true ambassador for car culture. Based in Tucson AZ he has a finger on the pulse of not only the local scene but wider US car culture and he shares this on his podcast Tormenting Tarmac.
I sat down with him, and the conversation flowed! We talked about the importance of nostalgia and how memories shape our desire for cars. I dig into his motivations to start a car podcast and how he uses it as a vehicle to promote local talent and fellow car lovers. We also talk about how he managed to secure one of his dream guests which has resulted in so much positive feedback and kudos.
It's a must-listen for any member of our car tribe!
My thanks to Jorge for his time, check out his podcast and start with the "here's Jonny" episode.
Also who would you have on your Mount Rushmore of car journalism?

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Danny P on Cars! Hot Rod Bob - We talk drag racing, British cars, Californian car culture and a whole lot more! Jun 25, 2023

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You don't get a nick name like Hot Rod Bob without a few stories. Bob Beck is a Californian car guy who's followed his passion his whole life. When people have said to him "you can't do that!" his response has been "just watch me!"
He's pretty much done it all in the car world; built and modified cars, worked for BMW and Nissan, written about cars and even raced them. He's hosted a TV show, been a journalist for various magazines and event been a commentator following in the footsteps of his heroes!
This episode is a first for Danny P on Cars! It's the first time I've worked with a guest I didn't know! My thanks to Bob for his time and for sharing his story with me!
For each episode I try to work with the guest to understand who their favorite artists are.
Song: 409 - The Beach Boys

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Danny P on Cars! Matt Adair - We talk about Matt's career in automotive, driving a Gmund coupe, Lemons Racing and King of the Hammers. Jun 11, 2023

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Chances are that if you're in the Seattle car community you know Matt Adair, but you may not know his story! Matt is a regular at events and the track. He's worked with cars all his life; be that selling them, writing about them or wrenching on them for endurance racing. He got involved with off road racing and was an early contributor to an event many call the "Burning Man" for Off Road Racing.
I sat down with Matt at Dobson Stuttgart (Check out my episode with Dominic Dobson) to talk about all of this as well as a lot more!
My thanks go out to Matt for his time!
With the majority of songs on the podcast, I work with the guest to select one of their favorite artists.
Song: I am a highway - Audioslave!

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Danny P on Cars! Peter Gleeson - We talk more about his BMW collection, finding the 1972 Olympic Rally CSL, getting chassis #1 BMW 2002 Turbo and a lot more! Part 2 May 27, 2023

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What happens when two brits sit down over a cup of tea and some digestive biscuits to talk cars? Well .... I spent over two hours talking cars with Peter Gleeson. Peter is a well known (and loved) Seattle car collector. His collection mainly focuses on BMW Motorsport - the best road car and race car but to me it's a lot more than that!
This is part one of a two-part episode and we talk about the significance of motorsport for BMW in the 70s, where his love for cars came from and some of the pearls in his fantastic collection.
There are a number of cars in his collection BMW would love to own!
I feel very lucky to know Peter and am so grateful for his time, enjoy!
Song: What's going on Marvin Gaye
BMW Charity: Street Survival – BMW Car Club of America Foundation (bmwccafoundation.org)
Tour of Peter's collection I filmed with The Petersen Automotive Musuem: WE DISCOVERED BMW HEAVEN | BMW CAR COLLECTION - YouTube

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Danny P on Cars! Peter Gleeson - We talk BMW Motorsport, his Sebring winning Batmobile and his Frank Stella M1 Art Car! Part 1 May 21, 2023

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Danny P on Cars! - Working in F1, Winning World Championships with Renault and the Exception to the Rule! May 07, 2023

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Imagine what it would be like to work in Formula One! Imagine being part of a team of super smart people, all with the same goal - to get two cars around a track quicker than your competitors. Imagine doing that consistently for two seasons and winning the highest accolade in motorsport - The Formula One World Championship!
Join me as I catch up with my good friend Graeme Hackland who is the first to admit he's not a car guy. There is always an exception to the rule and Graeme is quite possibly the only non-car guy I will have on my show. If Taylor Swift or Kylie agree then I may change my mind.
This episode was so insightful, and I really enjoyed the conversation. We talked about teamwork, what it meant to be part of something very special in the mid 2000s, way before Netflix! Graeme talks fondly about some of the drivers he had the chance to work with and what made one, who is still racing so great! Graeme also talks about how non glamours the sport is for those doing the hard work.
This was a great catch up which I hope you enjoy too!
My thanks to Graeme for taking the time out of a very busy schedule to catch up with me!
Song: Giant (With Rag'n'Bone Man) Calvin Haris.

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Danny P on Cars - Starting a revolution at the Petersen Automotive Museum with Daniel and Patrick Apr 22, 2023

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Join me as I catch up with Daniel and Patrick from the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA. These gentlemen are part of the wider team at the museum that are really shaking things up for the industry.
During our conversation we talk about their love of cars and what it means (to them) to work at the world's best car museum. They have recently taken stewardship of the CarStories Podcast and are using it as a vehicle to engage different audiences that what might have been the typical listener base.
We also talk about fate, chance meetings and how donuts go a long way to securing a job with Ken Block's (RIP) organisation. Both Daniel and Patrick are car guys and that really shines through in the episode.
So, grab a seat, get comfortable, and immerse yourself in this captivating conversation.
It's a must-listen for any member of our car tribe!

My thanks go out to the gents for their time.
Song: Talkin' bout a revolution - Tracy Chapman
The Petersen Automotive Website: Petersen Automotive Museum | Los Angeles Car Museum
The Petersen Automotive Podcast: Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum on Apple Podcasts

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Danny P On Cars - British Classics, Drag Racing a Hearse and Americana with Simon Hall Apr 09, 2023

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Join me as I catch up with Simon Hall from the UK, this episode is both geeky and eclectic. Simon was a college friend who I lost contact with over 20 years ago. The magic of social media and in particular Facebook meant I would get the odd update on his car life.
There was a lot of uncover in your conversations, classic cars, an aspiration to own a Jaguar (Jagwire) before he was 30 and doing some strange things with a car usual reserved for burying the dead.
One film from Simon's childhood led him on a journey to import the hero car from the film. He then had to restore the car which nearly killed him, literally.
If you're interested in MGBs, Jaguars, Pontiac and Hybrid BMWs then this episode has all of the above!
So, grab a seat, get comfortable, and immerse yourself in this captivating conversation.
It's a must-listen for any member of our car tribe!

My thanks go out to Simon for the conversation!
Song: Jerry Reed - East Bound and Down
YouTube reference video: The Cannonball Run Countach: Supercar Legend | Full Documentary - YouTube

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Danny P on Cars - Ewan Dalton - The Road Less Travelled! Mar 26, 2023

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Join me as I catch up with Ewan Dalton from the UK, a car enthusiast with a passion for significant historical Hondas, classic Alfas, and fun British sportscars. We delve into how company cars have shaped UK car culture and why it's crucial to ask the right questions before buying exotic Italian cars.
Ewan shares his insights on picking cars that were on the edge of the spectrum and knowing when it's time to switch things up - spoiler alert: it usually comes after an amazing drive!

We also explore the rich history of Goodwood, Ewan's experience attending the Le Mans 24 hours, and draw parallels between the current electric revolution and the quartz crisis. And of course, there are some fantastic stories woven throughout.
So, grab a seat, get comfortable, and immerse yourself in this captivating conversation.
It's a must-listen for any member of our car tribe!

My thanks go out to Ewan for the conversation!
Song: Time, Pink Floyd

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