Donut's Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers. Episodes include underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries, and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be. Listen and find out why Past Gas is the #1 automotive podcast on Apple.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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From humble beginnings to the high boost, anti-lag skittering turbines we know today, turbochargers have more than 100 years of adding power and making engines more efficient behind them. Join the guys as they revisit the most important turbo eras in history and highlight the most iconic turbocharged cars of those eras.
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/PASTGAS today to get 10% off your first month...Episode 252 • 2 September 2024 • 58m and 7s
This week on Past Gas, it’s the history of International Harvester! How did they start America’s love affair with the SUV? How did they get there from making plows and threshers? And why, after a huge run of success, did they fall off the map? Find out today on Past Gas.
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Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening...Episode 251 • 26 August 2024 • 1h, 38s
This week on Past Gas, it’s the final episode of our series on BMW vs Benz: Group A! How did a 100-year-old automotive cold war suddenly turn hot? How did a new set of rules handed down in 1982 result in some of the greatest cars ever sold showing up at dealerships worldwide? How did evolution after evolution of motors, suspensions, and body panels wind up creating the current car upgrade system in video games?
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This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com...Episode 250 • 19 August 2024 • 52m and 4s
Join Nolan, Joe and special guests Jeremiah Burton and Justin Freeman for a very special live event, recorded at Dynasty Typewriter in LA. They dive deep into listener-submitted topics such as Jungle Jim & Pam, Rudolf Diesel and figure out why the heck old VW's smell like crayons.
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Get 20% off your first order now at https://SHOPDUER.com/PASTGAS Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/GAS Need to hire? You need Indeed: https://Indeed.com/PASTGAS Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate fir...Episode 254 • 12 August 2024 • 1h, 4m and 35s
In the second part of our series on Group A Racing, we take a look at Mercedes’ primary rival - BMW! How did a glorified bicycle launch one of the most long-lived racing programs in history? How did a handful of Mercedes engineers inspire one of the greatest touring cars ever made? How did BMW turn the e30 into a global superpower? Today, in Part Two of the BMW vs Benz in Group A series on today’s Past Gas!
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https...Episode 253 • 5 August 2024 • 42m and 39s
It’s the first part of our series on Group A Racing! We’re diving into how it got started and how it led to one of the most intense rivalries in racing history. How did Mercedes executives turning their back on factory racing sponsorships lead directly to one of the biggest Group A rivalries ever? How did the Audi Quattro push Mercedes Benz into Group A racing? How did Mercedes Benz inadvertently create the best BMW? Today in Part One of Three, we examine how Mercedes Benz got started in Group A racing and how it led to one...
Episode 252 • 29 July 2024 • 43m and 56s
This week, we’re telling you the wild story about two brothers that were fixtures in both the Indycar and NASCAR circuits but ended up in prison for operating a drug running operation. It's the story of Bill and Don Whittington…How did these unknown brothers from Texas win Le Mans in their first real race? And how did they evade law enforcement for so long? And how did they finally get caught? Find out on Past Gas…listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s video! Click her...Episode 252 • 22 July 2024 • 49m and 17s
We’re heading back to the early 2000’s to tell you the COMPLETE history of Pimp My Ride! How did it become the top-rated car show on TV? Why did it disappear so quickly after reaching such great heights? And how many of those cars are actually still on the road today?
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Need to hire? You need Indeed. Go to https://Indeed.com/PASTGAS. Go to https://Shopify.com/gas now to grow your business no matter what stage you're in! Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s video! Click here to pay a...Episode 251 • 15 July 2024 • 56m and 15s
This week on Past Gas…it’s the history of Hot Rodding!
Hot rod culture might seem tame today, and is probably more associated with baby boomer car shows than rebellious street racers. But the engine building and custom aesthetic work hot rodders did during their heyday not only kickstarted the aftermarket performance and car enthusiast media industries- it also set a blueprint for the countless enthusiasts that have followed.
How did it go from essentially nothing to a major influence in car culture? How did it create some of the most ubiquitous racing series? And ho...
Episode 250 • 8 July 2024 • 53m and 7s
Junior Johnson's moonshining days were just the start of a remarkable journey that would see him revolutionize the sport of stock car racing. From a stint in jail, to discovering the drafting technique that forever changed how cars raced, to owning a championship-winning team and receiving a presidential pardon, Junior was the true definition of a maverick. But beyond his impressive win record, what was it about Junior that made him such an iconic figure in the sport? How did the unconventional skills from his bootlegging days give him a unique edge on the track? In what ways did...
Episode 249 • 1 July 2024 • 53m and 43s
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