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Porsche 968 Guru Jeff Coe Talks about the Matador – Episode#14

December 12, 2020 admin 00:47:50 1 Comment

Returning guest and Porsche 968 Guru Jeff Coe drops in to talk about his most recent project – The Matador. No, he didn’t waste any time with an obscure American Motors excuse for conveyance. He did, however, go to great lengths for this restoration. Jeff joins us to the story of how he saved a special car from being reduced to a pile of used parts. If you like a good story about one of Porsche’s transaxle cars being rescued from the crusher, you will enjoy listening to Jeff.

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LEO Jim Molloy and His Special Olympics Race Car – Episode #13

November 25, 2020 trotty 00:21:08 0 Comments

In this episode Jim Molloy tells us his story of how he built a race car out of a Crown Vic Police Interceptor and how he raises money for the Illinois Special Olympics.

If you want to help Jim raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics with a purchase of a t-shirt, ball cap etc. just email him at swatguy305@sbcglobal.net

https://www.facebook.com/james.molloy.94

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Another Project Car

November 23, 2020 admin 0 Comments

What makes for a cheap Porsche 928? When it doesn’t have an engine! The Motorheads couldn’t pass up another project and an opportunity to meet a Porsche 928 fanatic. #928 #Porsche928 #midlife_motorheads #racecar #Rennlist

Killer V Project and Buying a Car The Wrong Way – Episode #12

October 28, 2020 admin 00:18:14 2 Comments

In this episode, we introduce our track car project, the platform we chose and why we chose it. Also, Trotty tells his experience buying a used car the wrong way.

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Grassroots Racing – Episode #11

August 21, 2020 admin 00:31:20 0 Comments

In episode 11 we return to amateur racing to speak with Lee Muhleman from Daring Greatly Racing. Lee describes how he started in auto-x and now manages his own amateur race team named after a Cadillac promotional tagline. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. #cadillacracing #CTS-V #daringgreatly #champcarracing #nasaracing

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NASCAR’s John Darby – Managing Director of Competition – Episode #10

July 12, 2020 admin 00:36:16 3 Comments

Road Trip! – We traveled to John Darby’s shop to talk a little bit about his motorsports career, what it was like to be Managing Director of Competition, and a little insight into interactions with drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners. What was he thinking when handing out a penalty? And yes, we asked about Dale Earnhardt. John agreed to let us return, but only if you listen! So, send us your questions. #nascar #rockfordspeedway

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Track Instructor Gregg Bell – Episode #9

June 30, 2020 admin 00:31:32 0 Comments

On this episode the Midlife Motorheads speak with long-time track instructor Gregg Bell. Gregg has track experience throughout the country and across many of the motorsport clubs. Are you new to track days? First time or experienced with HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) and want to do well? Want to get the greatest benefit from your instructor? Gregg shares the secret. #bmwcca #porscheclub #nasaproracing #corvettemuseum #justtrackit

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Special Guest Ron Kirby – Episode #8

June 21, 2020 admin 00:27:47 6 Comments

Ron Kirby joins the Midlife Motorheads to talk about his Camaro race car. It had humble beginnings but saw action is several series in the US as well as an appearance in Europe. The car now resides in a car collection in Texas (Who’s Next?). Listen as Ron describes how a call to a line supervisor in the Chevrolet plant produced one of the least optioned Z/28 Camaros ever. A special car and very special friend of the show.

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2019 Year End Wrap Up – Episode #7

January 1, 2020 admin 00:28:26 3 Comments

Its been 6 months since we last posted a podcast, but we promise to do better in 2020. Gene and Trotty update everyone on their 2019 projects and look forward to 2020. #Marauder #Daytona #Charlottemotorspeedway #CTS-V #NASA #ChampCar

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Daytona 2019 In the Midlife Motorheads Crown Victoria, Episode #6

July 9, 2019 admin 42:40 0 Comments

On todays episode Gene and Trotty recap their Tirerack Champcar race at Daytona International Speedway. They chat about the people they met, the success and mishaps of the 14 hour race and much more!

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