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S1 Ep261: Buell: An American Sportbike Story Nov 11, 2024

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Join us this week as we tackle the history of Buell, Harley Davidson’s sport bike division that could run with Ninjas, Ducatis and Huyabusas. Why did Harley start a sport bike division, and where are they today?

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S1 Ep260: Bill Hines: The Unsung Hero of Kustoms Nov 04, 2024

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We've all heard of George Barris and Rat Fink, but you might not have heard the name Bill Hines. Join us as we dive into the beginning of Kustom Cars and one of the most prolific customizers of that era. How did Bill Hines create some of the most iconic Leadsleds ever built with just a torch and a cigar? With true genius and determination, of course.

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S1 Ep259: Kustom Cars and the Birth of Modding Oct 28, 2024

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Ever since cars were invented, people have been chopping them up and customizing theirs. From Frankensteining parts together, to candy apple paint to the first ever hydraulics put on a car - Kustoms was the most innovative era in car culture that has had immeasurable influence in every car culture nowadays. Join us as we dive deep into the history of Kustoms, aka Leadsleds and the birth of custom car modification.

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S1 Ep258: Cadillac Pt. II: From Tailfins to Track Monsters Oct 21, 2024

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This week, we wrap up our deep dive into the history of Cadillac. From the tailfins of the 50’s to the Land Yachts of the 70’s, all the way to the Le Mans winning prototypes of today. How did we get here? And what does the future of Cadillac look like?

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S1 Ep257: Cadillac Pt. II: How Cadillac Became Synonymous With Luxury Oct 14, 2024

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This week, we dive deep into the 120 plus year history of America's most luxurious heritage car brand: Cadillac. What did Ford and Oldsmobile have to do with the start of Cadillac? Why did they start drawing inspiration from planes? And how did they become synonymous with luxury? Find out this week on Past Gas: Cadillac Pt. 1.

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S1 Ep256: How A Gamer Became a Professional Racecar Driver Oct 07, 2024

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This week, the guys dive into the amazing story of gamer turned race car driver, Jann Mardenborough. How did he make the leap from bedroom sim-racing to competing, and making podium at Le Mans just a few short years later? A little bit of luck and a lot of real racing talent, that's how.

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S1 Ep255: Pagani: Art Meets Science Sep 30, 2024

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Join us this week as we follow the origins of one of the most powerful, well-respected hypercar companies to ever exist: Pagani Automobili. It's all because of one man, Horacio Pagani. How did this son of a Baker and Jazz Musician go from living in a small town in Argentina to designing state-of-the-art hypercars in Italy? One word: determination.

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Visit https://Lexus.com/Motorsports to learn more about Lexus Racing and get all of the details on upcoming races.

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S1 Ep254: How Valentino Rossi Got The Nickname 'The Doctor' Sep 23, 2024

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Join the guys as they dive deep into the legend of fiery MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi. From his humble beginnings in Southern Italy to the climactic conclusion of his two decades long career, Valentino Rossi couldn't help but make waves in the motorcycle world with his on and off-track antics.

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S1 Ep253: How Alfa Romeo Became A Movie Star Sep 16, 2024

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Join Nolan, Joe and Bart as they dive into the second part of Alfa Romeo's history. Throughout the 20th century, they've gone through so many different romantic eras. From a harrowed post WWII recovery, to a feature in a Hollywood movie that would boost their prestige, to Alfa's racing prominence in the 70's, the company has certainly seen a lot.

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S1 Ep252: Why Alfa Romeo Uses A Four Leaf Clover Sep 09, 2024

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This week, the guys do a deep dive into one of the oldest Italian marques still in business. How did they become so dominant in racing? What made their team driver, Enzo Ferrari, so mad at them that he left to start his own business? And how did an American movie starring Dustin Hoffman springboard them back into the zeitgeist? This is the history of Alfa Romeo, Part One.

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