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Past Gas by Donut Media

Past Gas by Donut Media

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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 [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Past Gas by Donut Media - Worst Weekend in Formula 1 History - Senna Pt.4
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06/22/20 • 66 min

In our series finale on Ayrton Senna, James, Joe, and Nolan relive that fateful moment on May 1, 1994, when Ayrton Senna crashed while driving in the San Marino Grand Prix. Senna’s’ untimely death at Imola was foreshadowed by multiple devastating crashes, and the death of fellow F1 driver, Roland Ratzenberger, who died on the same track just days before Senna. It was, maybe, the worst weekend in Formula 1 history. To this day, Senna continues to be an icon, and his namesake remains as being synonyms with greatness.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Mid Night Club Pt.2 - Inside Story of Team Mid Night
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10/21/19 • 39 min

In the final installment of the series, James and Nolan explore more of the lore of the infamous underground Japanese race team, The Mid Night Club. Plus, James and Nolan pass on a message from an actual member of Mid Night.

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In part one of a two-part series, James and Nolan explain the origins of the Mid Night Club, an underground Japanese race team with top-secret members that raced around the streets of Japan from 1982 to 1999, officially speaking.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Duncan Hamilton: This Guy Won Le Mans DRUNK
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06/29/20 • 63 min

Today we’re looking into the bonkers life of Duncan Hamilton, the only man to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans drunk behind the wheel. This guy might have the nuttiest story so far on this podcast: from building his own car as a teenager, to surviving back to back sinking ships in World War Two, and surviving multiple crashes on the track. There’s only one Duncan Hamilton!

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Past Gas by Donut Media - The Cannonball Run Pt. I - How are these guys not in JAIL?
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03/30/20 • 60 min

In this episode, we dive into the history of the “Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash”, a cross-country race from New York City to Los Angeles. This real life event inspired a film of the same name, but as we’ll see, the real thing was a lot more than Burt Reynolds’ mustache. We explore the history of American cross-country racing, including early records, and why the 1971 running was organized as a protest against the government!

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Nissan GT-R Pt. 2: King of the Monsters
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12/23/19 • 35 min

With the resounding success of the Nissan R32 GTR, it was time to design a follow up. Lucky for Nissan, the R32 was just the beginning. In this episode, James, Nolan and Joe discuss the underrated R33 and why it deserves more love, the Legendary R34 and all its special editions, and the R35, the car responsible in part for the birth of car Youtube. Nolan also blows his nose.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Past Gas #184: The Rise & Fall of Mitsubishi
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04/24/23 • 65 min

The year is 1870. And a samurai has just started a trading operation in a Japan still coming to grips with the modern world. Through hard work, ingenious engineering, and perhaps more than a little war profiteering, that company would later grow to be Mitsubishi - one of the four largest companies in one of the world's four largest economies. But how did sales plummet to just 15 percent of their peak in a few short years? How did the company watch Volkswagen's Dieselgate unfold and then TOP IT? And is Mitsubishi responsible for the trend of naming mid-size crossovers after once-iconic performance models? All that and more on today’s Past Gas - as we learn about the Rise and Fall of Mitsubishi.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Ford vs. Ferrari Pt. III - Carroll Shelby’s Chickens
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09/30/19 • 68 min

In part three of a four part series, James and Nolan discuss how, to save face and defeat Ferrari, Ford enlists the help of a man who had done it before, Carroll Shelby. This episode covers Carroll’s life before racing, his failed business ventures including chicken farming, and the Creation of Shelby American in Venice, CA. Carroll Shelby might be the coolest man to ever live.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - The Cannonball Run Pt. II - From Protest to Pro-Fun!
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04/06/20 • 63 min

In the conclusion of our Cannonball Run series, we explore how the race devolved from a protest against regulation to...less of one. We also examine some of the wackier competitors of the race: a van disguised to look like an ambulance, a group of racers dressed like priests- this one’s kooky folks! We also discuss later attempts at the sea to seas' record, and how people accomplish it today.

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Past Gas by Donut Media - Ford vs. Ferrari Pt. IV - Ken Miles Was Robbed
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10/07/19 • 63 min

In the final installment of a four part series, James and Nolan wrap up what became of the feud between two car giants. After two failed attempts and millions of dollars spent, will the GT40 team finally take victory in France? They’re about to find out. Strap in because this is a dense one! We’re talking Holman Moody, Ralph Nader, the Daytona 24 hours, and one of the most iconic race finishes ever!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Past Gas by Donut Media have?

Past Gas by Donut Media currently has 279 episodes available.

What topics does Past Gas by Donut Media cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Comedy, Podcasts and Automotive.

What is the most popular episode on Past Gas by Donut Media?

The episode title 'Worst Weekend in Formula 1 History - Senna Pt.4' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Past Gas by Donut Media?

The average episode length on Past Gas by Donut Media is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Past Gas by Donut Media released?

Episodes of Past Gas by Donut Media are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Past Gas by Donut Media?

The first episode of Past Gas by Donut Media was released on Sep 4, 2019.

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