Drive With Dave

Those that really love sports car racing regularly take their cars to the track. Instead, my guest today took his passion for racing and built his own damn track. Now not only one of the premier private race tracks in the US, but an extremely successful business as well, how does one get all that off the ground? My guest today is Mark Basso, Pres/CEO of the Autobahn (http://www.autobahncc.com), an auto racing themed country club located in Joliet, Illinois, southwest of Chicago. Listen to get

Wondering what Ferrari to buy? Contemporary or vintage, you will want to listen in to my guest, David Alexander. David is the guy everyone wants to talk to because of his vast knowledge of European sports cars. He has been in the exotic car business for 17 years and has guided numerous clients in starting and building their car collections. Today we discover how David switched careers to follow his car passion, as well as his insights into buying and collecting sports cars. Dave talks about the

In this episode, I talk cars with Steve Braverman. Steve equates entrepreneurship with the exotic car lifestyle and sprinkles in his tips for success along the way. If you are looking for an angel investor, don’t miss the ending… Steve is an uber successful businessman, angel investor, and is passionate about Ferraris, airplanes, and adventure travel. Into electronics, bicycles, and motors, by 16, Steve was rebuilding Alfa Romeo engines. He founded and sold X4 Communications, and is now building

If you are interested in collecting cars, or just want to buying your 1st exotic, you are going to enjoy this podcast as Daryl Adams and I discuss how he did just that. A career in architecture gives Daryl a unique perspective in car design, and he discusses his collection and why he chose the cars in his garage. From his early days of attending a concours in Paris, Daryl outlines his path of amateur road racing, his 1st Ferrari and the importance of doing your homework before you invest in your

In this episode I spend time with Tod Routi, one of the few Ferrari Certified Master Technicians in the United States. He has worked on Ferrari’s for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Listen in as Tod’s shares his thoughts on Ferraris both vintage and new. Not just the guy you go to see with a serious problem, Tod wants to help make sure your car is in tip top shape before something goes wrong, sort of a personal trainer for your exotic. As a result, Tod spends a great deal

Interested in driving on a track? If you don’t know an apex from an exit point, you will want to meet my guest, Martin Hancock. From growing up learning to drive quickly on the backroads of the UK to becoming the Chief instructor for the Ferrari Club of America, Central States, Martin Hancock has spent a lifetime becoming good at going fast. Together, we talk about his sports cars journey, what he wants to own, and how he got started in motor racing. If you are thinking about amateur road racing