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Past Gas by Donut Media

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

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48:01

The Guy Who Took Drag Racing Off the Streets

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/10/06

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 [https://bit.ly/44p5YAF] to learn more about Dynapro tires!This week on Past Gas, we’re talking about the

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44:37

How Duct Tape Made a Corvette the Fastest Car in the...

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/09/22

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 who got expelled for hot-rodding his Austin Healey and went on to build some of the fastest, strangest,

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44:03

Oldsmobile Was Way Cooler Than You Remember

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/09/15

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 Oldsmobile — the brand that gave us the Rocket 88, the Toronado, and the 442. From the first true

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61:16

Nürburgring: The Most Famous Toll Road On Earth

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/08/18

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 the world that also happens to be a public toll road. How did a 1920s public works project become “The

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64:56

Camaro: Animal That Eats Mustangs

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/07/07

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 the Camaro stuck in Mustang’s shadow for so long? And what finally made it stand out? Learn more about

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49:14

How Gordon Murray Designed The Perfect Car

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/06/30

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 has ever seen. From a homemade race car in South Africa to rewriting the rules of F1 with the Brabham

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56:22

Lada Niva: The Meme Car That Refuses to Die

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/06/16

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 borrowed a few tricks from Porsche. How did this Cold War clunker become a global legend? Learn more

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58:38

How Caterpillar Built America

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/06/09

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 save on car insurance.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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51:10

The Tamiya Story: Small Cars, Big Legacy

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/05/19

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://bit.ly/4ddVqs3] to check Allstate first and see how much you could save on car insurance. This

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62:20

How Edelbrock Started The Aftermarket Revolution

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/05/12

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 underdogfantasy.com with promo code GAS or download the app to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free

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64:42

Max Orido: From Farm Boy to Japanese Racing Legend

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/04/28

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/mvdny6jc and you'll get a code for 10% off at our online store! Learn more about your ad choices

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58:03

How Hyundai Went From Punchline to Powerhouse

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/04/07

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

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52:04

How Jacky Ickx Became a Le Mans Legend

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/03/24

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

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47:46

How The Fox Body Saved Ford

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/03/17

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

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49:14

How Moon Equipment Kickstarted Hot Rodding

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/03/10

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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43:48

History of Volvo Pt. III: Race on Sunday, Safe on...

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/03/03

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 -

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65:23

History of Volvo Pt. II: Safe Sex - Past Gas #277

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/02/24

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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55:49

History of Volvo Pt. I: Safety, Reliability &...

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/02/17

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 beloved carmaker: Volvo. How did a ball bearing company birth one of the safest cars on the road

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53:52

The First Race Across America Was F****ed - Past Gas...

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/02/10

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 to sinkholes to raging packs of wild hogs, it's a wonder these two cars made it from New York to Oregon

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62:30

Dodge Part III: How The Caravan Led To The Viper -...

Past Gas by Donut Media ·

2025/01/13

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 most iconic badges as a swan song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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