Episodes

  • This Car Was So Hi-Tech It Was Banned (Chaparral)
    Apr 14 2025
    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 quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/3E32bQ7 to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/GAS. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • How Hyundai Went From Punchline to Powerhouse
    Apr 7 2025
    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://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode! Click here https://bit.ly/4hbgiBm to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. Also thanks to Underdog for sponsoring this podcast. Sign up and deposit for Underdog at underdogfantasy.com with promo code GAS or download the app to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • How Hyundai & Kia Built Their Empire
    Mar 31 2025
    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 https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • How Jacky Ickx Became a Le Mans Legend
    Mar 24 2025
    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 this quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Thanks to Hankook for sponsoring today's video! Click here http://bit.ly/DynaproTires to learn more about Dynapro tires! Also thanks to BRUNT for sponsoring this episode! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code GAS at https://www.Bruntworkwear.com/GAS #Bruntpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • How The Fox Body Saved Ford
    Mar 17 2025
    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 for the iconic Mustang that was built upon its architecture, the Fox Body also hosted 14 other car models across three brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • How Moon Equipment Kickstarted Hot Rodding
    Mar 10 2025
    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • History of Volvo Pt. III: Race on Sunday, Safe on Monday - Past Gas #278
    Mar 3 2025
    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! Join the Fishing Clash community to stay tuned about the latest news: Instagram - /fishingclash_official Facebook - /fishingclashcommunity Join us this week as we wrap up our three part series on Volvo. This time, it's all about racing - from the European rallies of the 60's to touring car championships in turbo wagons to the electric sedans running with team Cyan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • History of Volvo Pt. II: Safe Sex - Past Gas #277
    Feb 24 2025
    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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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