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S1 Ep172: Jessi Combs: From Mythbusters to 500+ MPH Feb 20, 2023

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Few people in human history have been infected with a love for automobiles and pushing their limits quite like Jessi Combs. But how did one of the most recognizable faces in automotive television also become the fastest woman on earth? How did Jessi manage to excel in multiple high-pressure, male-dominated industries? And what led to the tragic crash that claimed Jessi’s life? Today on Past Gas, we’re learning about the life of modern automotive legend Jessi Combs

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S1 Ep171: AJ Foyt: This Racer's "Career-Ending" Injuries Couldn’t Keep Him from the Track Feb 13, 2023

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If you’re a fan of American racing, chances are you know the name AJ Foyt. But how did this fiery Texan write himself into the history books? How did he manage to come back after career-ending injuries? And what made AJ Foyt so dominant for so long? Today, on Past Gas, the life and times of one of America’s most well-known drivers, AJ Foyt.

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S1 Ep170: Why Red Bull’s Winning Streak Is No Accident Feb 06, 2023

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In 2004, Ford decided they were done with Formula One, and started looking for someone to buy the remnants of their failed team, Jaguar. Luckily, an energy drink company was eager to take the reins. That’s right - Red Bull had decided to launch an official Formula One racing team, and little did the world know that they were about to change racing forever. But how has a team that’s been around for less than 20 years become one of the most successful Formula One organizations in the world? Who were the personalities that made Red Bull what it is today? And how does all of this lead back to a toothpaste businessman with a wicked case of jetlag? Crack a fresh silo, because today on Past Gas, we’re talking about Red Bull Racing… before they were the powerhouse team we know today.

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S1 Ep169: Penske: How a Small Dealership Grew Into a Racing Empire Jan 30, 2023

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Roger Penske Racing’s debut was going pretty well… until his team’s Corvette t-boned a slower competitor in the middle of the night session. But failure was not an option for Roger Penske, and nothing was going to spoil his first race as an owner. A perfectionist with a compulsive need to win, Roger instructed his team to grab two flashlights and some duct tape. This car was going to get back on the track… How did Roger Penske go from racing to running a team? Why did he walk away from driving at the height of his career? What is it that makes Penske one of the winningest team owners in racing history? Today on Past Gas, the story of The Captain himself, Roger Penske.

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S1 Ep168: Harley Davidson: The Rise and Fall …and Rise Again??? Jan 23, 2023

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Whether you’re kicking up dust on your favorite dirt bike, or screaming a crotch rocket down the 101 at midnight, there’s nothing on earth like riding a motorcycle. But Harley Davidson bikes are a little different. Maybe it’s their sound, maybe it’s their mystique, maybe it’s a century’s worth of market dominance. But how did the hogs get their start? What led to the company’s meteoric rise in automotive culture? And where does H-D stand today? Strap on your saddlebags. This week on Past Gas, we’re taking a look at one of the most iconic automotive brands in America: Harley Davidson.

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S1 Ep167: F1’s Greatest Rivalries: Alain Prost & Ayrton Senna Jan 16, 2023

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Alain Prost was a fiery Frenchman, and an elite driver known for dominating the track like no driver before him. But along with his unrivaled success, The Professor had an extremely combustible personality and made more than one enemy on his path to glory. But how did this son of a small-town handyman become an F1 driver in the first place? What led to Prost’s legendary personal feud with Ayrton Senna? And how does Alain’s legacy stand up against recent greats like Schumacher and Hamilton? Today on Past Gas, the fastest Frenchman in F1 history - Alain Prost - and the feud that captivated the world of motorsport.

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S1 Ep166: Pluspy: The Japanese Car Video That Inspired a Generation Jan 09, 2023

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Twenty years before the launch of YouTube, tuning shops partnered with tuner magazines and illegal street racers in Japan to produce one of the most legendary viral car videos in history. The video would go on to cement careers, create massive media franchises, and ultimately resulted in an entirely new motorsport. And it was all done with one of the most unlikely cars anyone could have imagined at the time - the Toyota AE86. Who is “The Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya? How did drifting go from legitimate track technique to illegal underground activity and back to legitimate motorsport? And how did a small series of VHS tapes go on to change the automotive world forever? This is Past Gas - on Keiichi Tsuchiya and Pluspy, the viral car video that inspired a generation.

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S1 Ep165: Bernie Eccelstone: The Villain Who Saved F1 Jan 02, 2023

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Bernie Ecclestone: a name more commonly spit out than spoken. How did the son of a fisherman, born into poverty, come to be a billionaire? How does a man go from living in the northern English countryside to jet-setting with a string of new wives over the course of his life? What kind of person could have such an incredible hero’s journey, only to end up the villain in the eyes of the public? Today on Past Gas - the story of the notorious and controversial Bernie Ecclestone.

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S1 Ep164: Santa's Coal Bag: We Did All Your Crummy Ideas Dec 26, 2022

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December, 2022. Everywhere, work is winding down for the holidays. Everywhere, except of course, the Past Gas Studio. After a year of epic and inspiring stories, producers Kristina and Gavin are wringing their hands, anxious because the upcoming episode list is looking thinner than Ken Miles after 24 hours of Le Mans. That's when Kristina has a brilliant idea. "Dear Santa, what I would like more than anything in this world is some banger ass ideas for our podcast.” Then, without warning, the Past Gas inbox magically starts filling up with emails. Will they be GOOD? Kind of offensive? Typo-ridden? Or has Kristina’s Christmas wish come true… Today, on Past Gas - we’re gonna find out. The boys are gonna learn a little bit about seven different listener-submitted suggestions. This is Santa’s Coal Bag: We Did Your Shitty Ideas.

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S1 Ep163: The Wild & True Story of the Fast & Furious, Part 2 Dec 19, 2022

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On November 7th, 2021, Vin Diesel, the executive producer and star of the Fast and Furious franchise decided to post a public message on Instagram to the biggest action star in the world, Dwayne Johnson. The co-stars had been making snarky comments about each other in interviews or saying cryptic things on social media for years. For a while, it seemed like they had let bygones be bygones. Yet with the tenth iteration of the franchise about to start production, Diesel decided to create some waves… Can the Fast and Furious franchise find an identity before it's too late? What is the future for Brian O’Connor after Paul Walke’s tragic death? And is it possible for a car to drive out of an airplane and land safely before the plane crashes? This week on Past Gas, the second of our two-part series on the Fast and Furious franchise.

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