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S2 Ep11: The Golden Era of JDM: The Last Great JDM Halo Cars Jun 9, 2026 3202 By the late 2000s, shrinking markets, tightening emissions, and a younger generation losing interest in vehicles signaled the end of the legendary JDM era. But a few rebellious engineers refused to go quietly, choosing instead to make their last cars arguably their greatest.In this second-to-last episode of Past Gas: The Golden Era of JDM, we explore the dramatic conclusion of Japan's greatest au

S2 Ep10: The Golden Era of JDM: The Secrets That Made Tokyo Drift Successful Jun 2, 2026 2225 In this episode, we explore the unbelievable evolution of drift culture. From Keiichi Tsuchiya—the legendary "Drift King"—cutting his teeth by sliding through blind corners, to the creation of the D1 Grand Prix and the birth of Formula Drift, drifting had to invent its own competitive rules and scoring systems from scratch. Join us as we dive into how this underground Japanese phenomenon captured

S2 Ep9: The Golden Era of JDM: The Forbidden Japanese Cars The US Demanded May 26, 2026 1996 When The Fast and the Furious hit theaters in 2001, it lifted Japanese car culture out of the mountain passes and dropped it straight into the American mainstream.In this episode of Past Gas, we explore how Japan responded to the world's newfound obsession with its vehicles. We break down Daijiro Inada's terrifying 200 mph rollover crash in the Nevada desert, the intense enthusiast demand that fi

S2 Ep8: The Golden Era of JDM: Nitrous, Neon and... Internet Forums? May 19, 2026 2525 In this episode of Past Gas, we dive into the explosive rise of the tuner revolution. We explore the wild Motorex scandal that illegally brought the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R to the US, the neon-lit spectacle of Hot Import Nights, and how a single magazine article birthed The Fast and the Furious. Discover how the World Wide Web and Hollywood mutated grassroots garage builds into a massive gl

S2 Ep7: The Golden Era of JDM: Why The Drift King Chose The AE86 for Initial D May 12, 2026 2713 Initial D exploded beyond the confines of car culture to a global phenomenon and broke a lot of rules along the way. In the seventh installment of our 12-part series, we explore the origins of the Initial D series, how drifting went global, and how Keiichi Tsuchiya, The Drift King himself, helped every step of the way.

S2 Ep6: The Golden Era of JDM: How Japan Embarrassed the Racing World May 5, 2026 2969 For decades, the world saw Japanese cars as just efficient, economical daily commuters. Then the 1990s hit, and Japan unleashed a lineup of obsessively engineered racing monsters that completely stunned the established European and American giants. Backed by the limitless budgets of the nation's economic "bubble era," Japanese engineers were given the ultimate green light to overbuild their machi

S2 Ep5: The Golden Era of JDM: Inside Japan's Exclusive Outlaw Race Club Apr 28, 2026 3213 Join us in the fifth installment of Past Gas: The Golden Era of JDM, as we dive into the history of one of Japan's most elusive car clubs, The Mid Night Club. What later became a popular video game started as a way for Japan's elite car tuners, enthusiasts and even Automotive Executives to test and tune their cars... on public roads.Thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring this episode! Our listener

S2 Ep4: The Golden Era of JDM: Car Zines That Made JDM Culture Global Apr 21, 2026 2672 Before the internet, Japan's underground car culture was built on independent, cheaply printed zines, word-of-mouth networks, and late-night highway runs. In this episode of Past Gas, we explore how car magazines transformed Japanese tuning from a hidden, unauthorized subculture into an absolute global phenomenon.We dive into the story of visionary editor Daijiro Inada and his revolutionary publi

S2 Ep3: The Golden Era of JDM: Honda Hacked The Gas Crisis Apr 14, 2026 2966 This week, we're exploring how Japanese automakers fared during the gas crisis of the early 1970's. What led to them being in the right place at the right time? How did they expand across the globe so seamlessly? And what makes Honda's CVCC engine so revolutionary for the time? All of this and more on this week's episode.

S2 Ep2: The Golden Era of JDM: Japanese Grand Prix Apr 7, 2026 3335 In this episode of Past Gas, we're diving into the first ever Japanese Gran Prix, and how it shaped motorsport from that day on. How did Japan's cars do against Europe's elite and experienced Formula teams? Which companies competed? And what did they learn from the first Gran Prix that they took into development for road cars? All that and more in this episode!

S2 Ep1: The Golden Era of JDM: Prologue Apr 6, 2026 1692 In this season of Past Gas, we're exploring the origins of Japan's Golden Era of Cars. How did Japan bounce back from the devastation of WWII? What made their economy so strong? And when did their sports cars become the icons we know today? All will be explained in this 12 part series, stay tuned!

S1 Ep319: How Ferrari Survived Ford, Fiat, and Fate Dec 22, 2025 3982 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3Kj2XLO] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/44f5Sgl] to learn more about Dynapro tires!Thank you EveryPlate for sponsoring this episode. Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus free steak

S1 Ep318: Ferrari Borrowed Its Most Famous Symbol Dec 15, 2025 2575 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4mgo1jE] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Thanks to Indeed for sponsoring this episode. Listeners of this show will get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Go to ⁠https://indeed.com/PASTGAS⁠ right now and support our show by saying you h

S1 Ep317: How Japan’s Fastest Cars Were Built in a Cowshed Dec 8, 2025 2841 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4n4xlrY] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.And thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/4nsAXo6] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This episode is also brought to you by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GAS. Pro

S1 Ep316: The Tire Problem That Created Drifting Dec 1, 2025 2628 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4mVSVPj] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/GAS. Promo Code GASThis week on Past Gas, we’re telling the story of Kunimitsu Takahashi — the motorcycle phenom who survived a

S1 Ep315: What Ever Happened To Pininfarina? Nov 24, 2025 3510 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/463GZoO] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week on Past Gas, we’re telling the story of Pininfarina — the small Italian coachbuilder that became the world’s most iconic design house. Before their name appeared on Ferraris and Peugeots, Battista “Pinin” Farina was just a kid in

S1 Ep314: How a Racing Loophole Made Tom Walkinshaw a Legend Nov 17, 2025 2054 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3VhqAH3] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Also thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3ZWwwYL] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This episode is also sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on

S1 Ep312: The Million-Dollar Porsche That Got Its Maker Killed Nov 10, 2025 2621 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4gmCSHD] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Also thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3GjjL3S] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This week on Past Gas: one of the most insane tuner stories ever told. In the ’80s and ’90s, Gemballa turned Porsches

S1 Ep311: The Gas-Station Kid Who Outsmarted Dodge and Became the Mopar King Nov 3, 2025 2188 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/47IpOdG] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week, when Dodge said a 383 big-block wouldn’t fit in a Dart, a Chicago car guy proved them wrong — and forced Detroit to copy him. From selling 50 Dodges in a snowstorm to building the first dealer-tuned muscle cars, Mr. Norm turned a

S1 Ep310: The Crash That Changed Drag Racing Forever Oct 27, 2025 3255 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/4ewUjVf] to learn more about Dynapro tires!Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4mcrYFS] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week, before it was America’s fastest sport, drag racing was pure anarchy — street duels, homebuilt death traps, and

S1 Ep309: The GM Madman Who Built the Stingray in Secret Oct 20, 2025 3137 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3GSyliQ] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Meet Bill Mitchell, the hard-drinking, womanizing, design genius who shaped General Motors

S1 Ep308: The Race So Dangerous They Had to Ban It Oct 13, 2025 2870 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3Tif5OF] to learn more about Dynapro tires!Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4jROVOr] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week, we’re headed to Sicily for the Targa Florio—a road race with 6,000 corners, zero guardrails, and drivers doing

S1 Ep307: Wally Parks: The Guy Who Took Drag Racing Off the Streets Oct 6, 2025 2611 Get After It! Enter for a Chance to Win a Custom Car Co-Built by Donut and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All brought to you by NOS Energy. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/3Jb9w2LThanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4kk8WwW] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Also thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here

S1 Ep306: Why Did Ford Keep Ruining the Thunderbird? Sep 29, 2025 2557 Thanks to NOS Energy for sponsoring this episode! Get After It! Enter for a Chance to Win a Custom Car Co-Built by Donut and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All brought to you by NOS Energy. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4fCkJFHAlso thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3ZcAZWE] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.And thanks

S1 Ep305: Reeves Callaway: How Duct Tape Made a Corvette the Fastest Car in the World Sep 22, 2025 2407 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3GOytQd] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week on Past Gas, we’re looking at the life of Reeves Callaway — the fine arts major

S1 Ep304: Oldsmobile Pt. II: Way Cooler Than You Remember Sep 15, 2025 2388 Get After It! Enter for a Chance to Win a Custom Car Co-Built by Donut and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All brought to you by NOS Energy. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4fEqemZThanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4jRgXth] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week on Past Gas, we’re wrapping up our two-part look at Old

S1 Ep303: Oldsmobile Pt. I: Never Too Old To Innovate Sep 8, 2025 2883 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/44zbmTz] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Get After It! Enter for a Chance to Win a Custom Car Co-Built by Donut and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All brought to you by NOS Energy. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4lpX2l3Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https

S1 Ep302: John Fitch: The Greatest Driver You’ve Never Heard Of Sep 1, 2025 3025 Get After It! Enter for a Chance to Win a Custom Car Co-Built by Donut and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All brought to you by NOS Energy. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/45AqGydThanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3Sypy82] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy

S1 Ep301: Lamborghini Wasn’t Supposed to Exist Aug 25, 2025 3321 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/42UctMw] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/4nAkmPy] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This week on Past Gas: the feud that built Lamborghini. How did a tractor builder spark the greatest rivalry in supercar h

S1 Ep300: Nürburgring: The Most Famous Toll Road On Earth Aug 18, 2025 3391 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3FdnJu9] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week, we’re diving into the history of the Nürburgring — the most dangerous racetrack in t

S1 Ep299: The Great Train Robbery’s Shocking Formula 1 Connection Aug 4, 2025 2701 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3EP33c1] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This week, for our 300th episode, we dive into the wild story of Roy James — the racing driver who helped pull off Britain’s most famous heist, the Great Train Robbery. From a Brabham on the track to a Jaguar Mk2 on the run, we explore how

S1 Ep298: Porsche Pt. III: The Cayenne Savior Jul 28, 2025 3429 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/4lbngZq] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This week, we conclude our three-part Porsche series by diving into the Porsche that saved the company — and it wasn’t the 911. From the financial disaster of the early ’90s to the surprise SUV that turned everything around, we trace how Porsche went from nearly bankrupt to a globa

S1 Ep297: Porsche Pt. II: How The Beetle Saved Porsche Jul 21, 2025 2945 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/3YIEYKB] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us this week for part two of our series as we find out how Porsche rose from the ashes of WWI

S1 Ep296: Porsche Pt. I: The Very First Porsche Was an EV Jul 14, 2025 3075 Join us as we kick off a three-part series on Porsche by going all the way back to the beginning — when Ferdinand Porsche was just a kid obsessed with electricity. From inventing the first EV to winning his first race at 22mph, this is the wild and often overlooked start to one of the most iconic car brands ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep295: The Camaro: An Animal That Eats Mustangs? Jul 7, 2025 3461 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/457Xdgh] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Join us this week as we uncover how a secretary’s car blindsided the world — and left Chevy scrambling. The Mustang created the pony car, but the Camaro brought real muscle to the fight. Still, GM’s top brass tried to hold it back. Why was

S1 Ep294: Gordon Murray: Designing The Perfect Car Jun 30, 2025 2519 Thanks to Ridge for sponsoring this episode! Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PASTGAS at https://www.Ridge.com/PASTGAS #Ridgepod #adThanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here [https://bit.ly/44nr4kp] to learn more about Dynapro tires!Join us this week as we explore the rise of Gordon Murray — a self-made engineer who quietly built the greatest car the world h

S1 Ep293: The Mustang Was Almost a Front Wheel Drive Mazda Jun 23, 2025 1857 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4kcKayr] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Also thanks to Square for sponsoring this podcast! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/gas! #squarepod #adJoin us as we explore the origins of the Ford Probe. On paper, it's just another front wheel

S1 Ep292: The Lada Niva: The Meme Car That Refuses to Die Jun 16, 2025 2947 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us this week as we uncover the story of the Lada Niva—a Soviet-built box on wheels that could out-climb a tank. Created to serve everyone from farmers to border guards, the Niva tackled Everest base camp, conquered Africa’s deserts, and even bor

S1 Ep291: How Caterpillar Built America Jun 9, 2025 3083 Join us this week as we jump into the history of Caterpillar, one of the most ubiquitous names in construction. How did they start? What impact did their "caterpillar tracks" have on the construction industry and how were they so instrumental in both world wars?Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here [https://bit.ly/4jUftyv] to check Allstate first and see how much you could

S1 Ep290: Ivan Stewart Won Every Race He Entered Jun 2, 2025 2468 Join us as we dive into the history of Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart, one of the most successful off-road racers to ever do it. How did he go from making iron fences to racing the Baja 1000 by himself to getting his name on an arcade racing game? With grit, tenacity and determination.Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s video! Click here [https://bit.ly/3H6i0qw] to pay a rate based on you.Also thank

S1 Ep289: What The Hell Happened To Lancia? May 26, 2025 2594 Join us as we take a deep dive into the more than 100 year old history of Lancia. From the first unibody construction to the first V4 engine to their championship-winning rally tech, Lancia has been on the forefront of automotive innovation since their inception. So how did they go from making some of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring machines to offering only one blobby uninspired hatchback? What

S1 Ep288: Tamiya: Small Cars, Big Legacy May 19, 2025 2635 This week, the guys take a closer look at Tamiya — the model kit company that shaped generations of gearheads. How did a small woodworking shop in postwar Japan become a global powerhouse in RC and scale modeling? And how did one family’s relentless pursuit of perfection leave its mark on everything from toy stores to Formula One?Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https:

S1 Ep287: How Edelbrock Started The Aftermarket Revolution May 12, 2025 3305 Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of one of the most recognizable aftermarket companies in car history: Edelbrock. How did a young guy from the midwest move out to Southern California and start a hot rodding revolution? And how did the company evolve to capitalize on multiple perfect moments?Thanks to Underdog for sponsoring this podcast. Sign up and deposit for Underdog at underdogf

S1 Ep286: Nigel Mansell: The Toughest S.O.B. in F1 May 5, 2025 3462 This week, the guys talk about one of racing’s most unlikely heroes. How did Nigel Mansell take on Aryton Senna, survive multiple near-death experiences, and manage to claim the F1 and Indy Car titles at the same time?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! This episode is sponsored

S1 Ep285: Max Orido: From Farm Boy to Japanese Racing Legend Apr 28, 2025 3447 This week, we're exploring one of Japan's most legendary drivers, Max Orido. From his humble beginnings on his family farm to drifting the touges to endurance racing all the way to NASCAR, Orido refuses to be pigeonholed into one type of racing. But how did he get his start in racing? And where is he now?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mv

S1 Ep284: The Perfectionist Behind All of Your Favorite Hondas Apr 21, 2025 3074 This week, we take a deep dive into Honda’s red R badge and the man behind it. How did Shigero Uehara work his way up to the head of Honda’s performance arm? And how in the world did he convince the economy car brand to make an F1-inspired track monster?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our onli

S1 Ep283: Chaparral: The Car Was So Hi-Tech It Was Banned Apr 14, 2025 2698 Join us this week as we explore the origins of Jim Hall and the Chaparral team. You may know the fan car from Gran Turismo 4, but Chaparral's 2J isn't the only iconic race car to come out of their Midland, Texas workshop. How did Jim Hall's tragic upbringing lead to this history-making racing team, and how did they change motorsport forever?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this q

S1 Ep282: Hyundai Pt. II: From Punchline to Powerhouse Apr 7, 2025 3048 Join us this week for the final installment of the history of Hyundai and Kia. What did these companies do to revive their failing brands and become some of the biggest and well known carmakers in the world? Why did they decide to start racing? How did their performance line get so good? And what's this about a warranty?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at https:

S1 Ep281: Hyundai Pt. I: Hyumble Beginnings Mar 31, 2025 2800 Join us this week as we jump into the two part history of Hyundai and Kia. Nowadays they are two of the biggest brand names out of South Korea, but for most of their existence, they were looked at as a joke. How did they overcome their shoddy reputations and rise to become some of the most trusted car brands in the world today?Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick survey at

S1 Ep280: Jacky Ickx: Mr. Le Mans Mar 24, 2025 2689 Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the life of Jacky Ickx, a racing legend who might have preferred a quiet life as a gardener had he not been so successful in motorsport. From motorcycle hill scrambles to Formula One to Dakar to breaking the all-time Le Mans win record, Jacky is a true icon in nearly every type of racing imaginable.Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out thi

S1 Ep279: How The Fox Body Saved Ford Mar 17, 2025 2431 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4hkM8eJ to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us as we take a look at a versatile chassis that helped save Ford from imminent death. Known fo

S1 Ep278: How Moon Equipment Kickstarted Hot Rodding Mar 10, 2025 2519 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8JNCG to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the origin of Moon Equipment. How did Dean Moon create one of the most iconic brands in aftermarket tuning and style? How did it become Mooneyes? And when was it sold to a Japanese businessman? Le

S1 Ep277: Volvo Pt. III: Race on Sunday, Safe on Monday Mar 3, 2025 2193 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4g8QLaF to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.And thank you Fishing Clash for sponsoring this episode! Get Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/PastGas. Use our gift code GAS to get a $20 reward, and share your biggest catch in the pinned comment!Jo

S1 Ep276: Volvo Pt. II: Safe Sex Feb 24, 2025 3488 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!Join us as we dive into the second part of our three part history on Volvo. This time around, the company steps up their style with the help of Italian design house, Ghia before finding the boxy styling that would become iconic in the 80's and 90's. Learn more about your ad choic

S1 Ep275: Volvo Pt. I: Safety, Reliability & Innovation Feb 17, 2025 2914 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3DUxX1y to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the history of Sweden's largest and most

S1 Ep274: The First Race Across America Was Insane Feb 10, 2025 2797 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3WmvTWB to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Join us as we relive the first automobile race across the US. Before there was a cross-country network of highways, getting from one place to another in one's own state was treacherous, let alone traversing the entire country. From mud pits t

S1 Ep273: The Vibrant World of the Bosozoku Feb 3, 2025 2403 Join us this week as we take a look at the origins of the Bosozoku - Japan's extravagant biker gangs. From the flared tailpipes to the sick graphics to the work wear uniforms and everything in between. How did they get their start? Why do they modify their bikes so crazy? And why are they called "Violent Running Tribe"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S1 Ep272: The Retrofuturist Movement Was Cool But Also Dumb Jan 27, 2025 2631 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!Join us this week as we take a look at an iconic and controversial time period in cars - the Retrofuturist Movement of the late 90's and 2000's. The Prowler, the New Beetle, Chevy SSR and who could forget the PT Cruiser. How did this movement get started? And... why? Learn more a

S1 Ep271: How 'Design by Committee' Killed Pontiac Jan 20, 2025 3198 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/421NIxR to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us this week as we dive into the history of one of the world's most hated vehicles

S1 Ep270: Dodge Part III: How The Caravan Led To The Viper Jan 13, 2025 3315 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4a8DP3q to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.Join us this week for the third and final installment of the history of Dodge. This time around, Dodge almost goes under, gets saved by a bailout, invents the minivan, debuts the Viper with the help of Carol Shelby, then brings back their mos

S1 Ep269: Dodge Part II: Hemi to Lil’ Red Express Jan 6, 2025 2602 Join us as we jump into the second installment on the history of Dodge. It’s post WWII and a revolutionary engine design is about to change everything for Dodge. How did the Hemi make more power, and how did Dodge rise to be one of the most powerful companies during the Muscle Car Wars? Find out on this week's episode!More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on

S1 Ep268: Dodge Part I: How The Dodge Bros Exploited Henry Ford Dec 30, 2024 2465 Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Join us this week as we dive into the history of Dodge, Part I. John and Horace Dodge started out making bikes in Canada, and

S1 Ep267: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III: We Did Your Crappy Ideas Dec 23, 2024 3676 Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!It's the holidays, and yet again we're doing all of the bad ideas you emailed in to suggest. From Amphibious Vehicles, to Mods & Rockers, to Why We Drive On the Left or Right, we're doing all the episodes that aren't worth a whole episode this week on Past Gas: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III!More about Show: Follo

S1 Ep266: Why We Still Use 40yr Old Mail Trucks Dec 16, 2024 2437 Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today.Join us as we explore the history of the boxy USPS Mail Truck, aka the Grumman Long Life Vehicle. How did this vehicle come to be, why is it so horrible and why hasn't it been re

S1 Ep265: The Real Car That Inspired Disney Dec 9, 2024 3510 Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/46PXXFR to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/PASTGAS Need to hire? You ne

S1 Ep264: Monster Garage Created Reality TV Dec 2, 2024 3184 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4dJPmH4 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance.And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at checkout to save!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get o

S1 Ep263: This Televised Fistfight Blew NASCAR Up Nov 25, 2024 3313 This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self.Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires!And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this podcast! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code PASTGAS at ch

S1 Ep262: The Mini Cooper: The Tiny Car That Saved Britain Nov 18, 2024 3087 Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Also thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this podcast! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. And thanks to Aura Frames for sponsoring this episode! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com.

S1 Ep261: Buell: An American Sportbike Story Nov 11, 2024 2997 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?Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Need to hire? You n

S1 Ep260: Bill Hines: The Unsung Hero of Kustoms Nov 4, 2024 2753 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for s

S1 Ep259: Kustom Cars and the Birth of Modding Oct 28, 2024 3226 Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's episode! Click here to learn more about Dynapro tires! Also thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this episode! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com today. Th

S1 Ep258: Cadillac Pt. II: From Tailfins to Track Monsters Oct 21, 2024 3205 Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. And thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this episode! Check out the all-new WOLVERINE RMAX4 1000 at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/ today.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,

S1 Ep257: Cadillac Pt. II: How Cadillac Became Synonymous With Luxury Oct 14, 2024 3443 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://Hi

S1 Ep256: How A Gamer Became a Professional Racecar Driver Oct 7, 2024 3157 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports to learn more about Lexus Racing and get all of the details

S1 Ep255: Pagani: Art Meets Science Sep 30, 2024 2652 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Hankook for spon

S1 Ep254: How Valentino Rossi Got The Nickname 'The Doctor' Sep 23, 2024 2822 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports to learn more about Lexus Racing and get all of the

S1 Ep253: How Alfa Romeo Became A Movie Star Sep 16, 2024 3145 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Go to https://Indeed.com/PAS

S1 Ep252: Why Alfa Romeo Uses A Four Leaf Clover Sep 9, 2024 2999 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Th

S1 Ep251: Great Moments in Turbocharger History Sep 2, 2024 3052 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.Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Cli

S1 Ep250: The Ford Bronco Copied This SUV's Homework Aug 26, 2024 3203 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. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donut

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