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Cold Start

An abrupt dive into automotive culture. No need for intros, just straight to talking about cars, motorsports, and anything automotive.

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45:16

Going to Our First F1 Race

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2025/10/28

Todd and Sylas finally attend their first Formula 1 race, making the trip out to Austin, Texas, to experience the 2025 United States Grand Prix. Hear what it's like to actually see F1 in person, and whether it's really as breathtaking and life changing as people say. How does the F1 experience compare to seeing a NASCAR or IndyCar race? Have we finally made an F1 fan out of Sylas?Cold Start Hint: Moose Craft Hot Dogs and Italian design Answer to Episode 31 Cold Start: Porsche 991 GT2RS

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40:13

Up to Temp: Porsche GT2RS

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2025/10/21

What is the ultimate GT car? The Porsche 991-era GT2RS makes a compelling argument as one of the all time great Grand Touring street cars, not to mention being a more-than-capable track day machine. And it's not all about the fastest 0-60 times (though it'll compete quite admirably in that arena, as the fastest and most powerful road-going Porsche 911). Join Sylas and Todd on a drive to explore this powerful sportcar, complete with its twin turbo soundtrack, departing from Sonoma Raceway to the

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64:14

Security Driver Training 101

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2025/10/14

If you have ever wondered what it takes to drive like James Bond and escape the bad guys, the harsh reality of what it actually means to drive like private security may surprise you. Even though the job of a private security guard may seem like an action packed job, the truth of what it means to be a good driver is a lot more about proper technique and consistency. Sylas shares his insight of working as a chief instructor for security driver trainings and reveals how much overlap there is between

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63:59

Sprint Car Racing, the Modern Era Gladiators

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2025/10/07

What may be the last true form of motorsports in America, Sprint Car racing is overlooked by so many motorsport fans. Todd watched his first Sprint Car race as they returned to Calistoga Speedway in Napa County, California. Blown away by the spectacle, Todd and Sylas dive deeper into the history of Sprint Cars and how they became such a popular way to get into racing. Keeping its raw grassroots style throughout the years, Sprint Car racing is something every motorsport fan needs to experience once

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47:37

Up to Temp: Porsche Carrera GT

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2025/09/30

Who would pass on the opportunity to street drive the world's great analog supercar? The guys take the Porsche Carrera GT out for a nice drive in Wine Country and talk about all the things that make it the pinnacle of the analog car experience -- as well as touching on the things that make it scary and intimidating to drive on public roads. The road noise is a little louder in this episode, but what do you expect from a carbon fiber monocoque racecar for the street? Sound deadening would have just

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45:12

The Quail of the PNW: Chapter One Car Show

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2025/09/23

On today's episode, Todd and Sylas talk about a Seattle Car Show that potentially outclasses The Quail. The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, is an annual car show during Monterey Car Week, known for its unbelievable car lineups, beautiful backdrop, and high class amenities -- but what if we told you that a show just popped up in the Pacific Northwest that may rival its exclusivity and aura? Chapter One was an event put on by the same team that hosts Northwest Exotics at Carillon Point in Kirkland,

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65:32

Idling with Sprint Car Driver, Tim F****** Barber

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2025/09/16

Tim Barber, an infamous name within the NorCal racing scene, joins the show on today's episode to share his stories of racing up the ranks with sights set on IndyCar and what it took to make it full time in Sprint Car Racing. He also gives his blunt insights on working within the motorsport industry and getting into motorsports as a whole. The hard truth is difficult for a lot of us to hear but Tim has made a career out of giving it how it is, and becoming a motorsport therapist to many. Cold Start

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38:06

Up to Temp: BMW E39 M5

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2025/09/09

The guys hit the road once again, bringing the newly acquired BMW E39 M5 on a short drive around Sonoma County. Listen as Todd and Sylas give their opinions on the driving experience as well as talking about the charm of early 2000's BMWs -- and how the brand has deviated since. Is the E39 M5 the pinnacle of M5's? How does the M5 really fit into the BMW M lineup? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this episode.Cold Start Hint: Manual transmission was standard, no other option

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30:18

Live Walk Around of Northwest Exotics

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2025/09/02

After their weekend in Monterey for the historics races at Laguna Seca, the Cold Start team goes on the road once again, visiting the Pacific Northwest to attend the Northwest Exotics car show -- and they bring the Toro Rosso F1 car with them! On this episode, Todd and Sylas bring Cold Start live to the event, where they walk around giving their thoughts of the show and sharing what cars caught their eyes. It's just like being there amidst this stellar collection of automotive history. Cold Start

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43:37

Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion Review

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2025/08/26

After their trip to the 2025 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, Todd and Sylas give you their impressions of the sights and sounds of what is quite possibly one of the best vintage racing events in the world. From seeing all seven generations of IROC racing on the track at the same time to Zak Brown almost writing off an invaluable piece of motorsport history, Car Week in Monterey is always an unforgettable experience for any car enthusiast.Cold Start Hint: Angry Dorito Answer to

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01:06:58

Buying a 2019 Toro Rosso F1 Car

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2025/08/19

This episode tells the incredible story of how a 2019 Formula 1 car found itself in private hands, and not just any F1, but the Toro Rosso STR14 that got Pierre Gasly his first podium at the Brazilian GP. The car was also driven by Alex Albon in the first half of the 2019 season, including to a 6th place finish at the German Grand Prix, before he was promoted to team Red Bull and Gasly demoted. On top of covering the racecar's incredible history, Todd and Sylas also cover the logistics of

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38:29

Up to Temp: Ferrari 488 Pista

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2025/08/12

"Up to Temp" is our newest segment on Cold Start, where we take you along on a drive in cars that are worthy of deeper exploration. In our premiere "Up to Temp" episode, Todd and Sylas get out on the road, offering their insight into the behind-the-wheel experience and road-going qualities of the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista. The Pista is Ferrari's "track-oriented" version of the 488 platform, built to achieve a fine balance of Ferrari luxury and the sport dynamics of a track vehicle for the street. Did

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52:20

Acquiring the BMW E39 M5: Achievement Unlocked!

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2025/08/05

After a long search, Todd achieves off a longstanding dream acquisition: a 2003 BMW E39 M5 (as featured in our Todd's 2015 Dream Garage episode). Sylas, our resident BMW expert and enthusiast, couldn't be more pleased! This was a team effort -- a rollercoaster story of ups and downs and false starts, finally realized thanks to everyone's most talked about auction platform: Bring a Trailer. But did BaT help to deliver on extremely heightened expectations, or did it result in a regretted purchase

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49:40

IROC On!

Cold Start ·

2025/07/29

Wouldn't you want to know who would be the best driver in the world out of all disciplines: F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC, etc? Well there used to be a series to find out just that. IROC, the International Race Of Champions, was a 4 race shoot out that would put the best of the best from all forms of motorsport against one another on equal footing, to determine who was the best driver in the world. Todd and Sylas talk about the history of the incredible series and its very colorful racecars. They

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53:39

Idling with Racing Crew Chief, Gary Rubio

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2025/07/22

On this week's episode, Huffaker Motorsports Crew Chief, Gary Rubio, joins the show to share his journey in motorsports from being a racer in Indy Lights to becoming a crew chief for teams in IMSA, SRO, and vintage racing. He helps to answer the question of what makes motorsports such an addictive industry, and what it took to climb the ranks of open wheel racing in the late 1980's. What do motorsports legends Wally Parks, Chip Ganassi, Danny Sullivan, Roger Penske, Carl Haas, Jeff and Mario

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51:21

This Time Drag Racing!

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2025/07/15

After dropping repeated hints about an upcoming Drag Racing episode in prior installments of Cold Start, This Time... Drag Racing! Todd chats with Sylas about this different world of motorsports -- contrasting the approaches, cars, and mindset of driving fast in a straight line on the drag strip, versus our more familar grounds of road course and oval racing. It's an eye-opener for Sylas, highlighting Todd's own experience as an NHRA Sportsman racer in the SuperComp class, and getting deeper into

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38:12

Checkered Past: Racing Prototypes in Europe... Almost

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2025/07/08

After Todd had started winning Formula 3 races in the Simraceway series, he looked for a new challenge within motorsports. Wanting to take that next step, he set his eyes on prototype racing and specifically the LMP3 category. Listen to hear his struggles of transitioning into a new car and series, as well as some unforeseen circumstances that may have cut the dream short. Racing is truly never a boring sport.Cold Start Hint: French chassis, Japanese power Answer to Episode 19 Cold Start: 2007

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48:10

Idling with Northwest Exotics Founder, Tom Fathi

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2025/07/01

How do you start a car show when you don't even have a driver's license yet? Tom Fathi joins the show this week to talk about how a dream of a 15 year old turned into one of the most premier high end car shows in the Pacific Northwest. Northwest Exotics has grown into an event that showcases some of the rarest and most exclusive cars in the Seattle area, and beyond. We also talk about what it's like to engage with the world of high end car collections and their collectors.Cold Start Hint: This is

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01:04:59

Checkered Past: Sylas Takes on Pikes Peak

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2025/06/24

In this episode, Sylas recalls racing the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2023. He shares how a small team from Northern California built a Road Course Sprint Car in the course of 6 months and took it to Colorado to race the infamous hill climb. Racing to over 14,000ft is an insane challenge to take on, but listen and find out how Sylas and the MFG Motorsports team was able to walk away from the event finishing 2nd in class and being awarded Rookie of the Year.Cold Start Hint: 2023 Pikes

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43:50

Why Sebring Sucks: More US Racetracks

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2025/06/17

The conversation about racetracks continues from Episode 14, but now venturing outside of California to some tracks across the country. Todd and Sylas debate which tracks are worth the visit and which are overrated. Shockingly, when bumps are your only racetrack characteristic, it doesn't make for an enticing experience. Listen to find out why Sebring sucks, and opinions about other famous US racetracks. Cold Start Hint: One of the fastest production street cars (non-EV) Answer to Episode 16 Cold

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