Barrett-Jackson, Hot August Nights, NASCAR, and Apex Motor Club | #292

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #292

There’s a lot of excitement happening this summer for all of you car lovers out there. Alan has the inside scoop on recent and upcoming events. We cover the 2017 Northeast Barrett-Jackson collector car auction at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut. Chris Duke tells us about his test drive of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro in the shockingly bright color, Krypton Green. Next, we talk with Mike Whan about the 2017 Hot August Nights; 5,000 cars are already registered, Alan will be the Grand Marshall, there will be prizes, cruises and free rock concerts galore! Dennis Collins shares his insane knowledge of classic cars and rare rides. Steven Cole Smith honors Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees. Brendan Scanlan reviews the 2017 Alpha Romeo Stelvio. Automotive icon, Bruce McLaren’s story hits the silver screen – Ed Justice, Jr. reviews the film. At the end of the show, we hear about a dream come true for motorsports enthusiasts from Jason Plotke, Founder of the Apex Motor Club. Get on the fast track for the latest knowledge in the automotive industry, listen now.

  • [00:00:00] Barrett-Jackson Auction at the Mohegan Sun
  • [00:06:10] 2017 Chevrolet Camaro in Krypton Green
  • [00:12:32] Hot August Nights Will Have Over 5,000 Cars
  • [00:19:53] Dennis Collins’ Secret Knowledge of Classics
  • [00:30:05] On the Hunt for a 1981-1985 CJ Scrambler
  • [00:35:54] Classic Cars Dead or Alive Hunts for the Rarest
  • [00:42:15] NASCAR Bids Farewell to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  • [00:48:52] 2017 Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductees
  • [00:54:47] Alfa Romeo Stelvio Charges Through Nashville
  • [01:02:08] DNA Drive Mode Makes Driving this SUV Smooth
  • [01:08:25] McLaren Hits the Big Screen and it’s Well Done
  • [01:18:08] Apex Motor Club is a Dream for Motor Enthusiasts

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Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of LeMons, Audi R8 V10, and More | #290

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #290

From wrecks at the Indianapolis 500 to sexy supercar reviews, this episode is full of excitement! We hear from CEO of Justice Brothers, Ed Justice, Jr., about his exciting experience at the Indy 500. Then, automotive journalist, George Kennedy, tells us about the creative cars at 24 Hours of LeMons, and his excitement over the upcoming Barrett-Jackson in Connecticut. Brian Armstead, automotive journalist for Roadfly, reviews his new love, the 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus. RACER Magazine’s Steven Cole Smith tells us about a 69 year old sprint car race called the Little 500. We end the hour with Autotrader’s Michelle Krebs who tell us about the current state of dealerships.

  • [00:00:00] Scott Dixon Had One Crazy Week
  • [00: 05:45] Takuma Sato Takes Indy 500 Win
  • [00:12:30] Surprises at the Indianapolis 500
  • [00:19:51] 24 Hours of LeMons $500 Car Race
  • [00:28:14] Inside the 2017 Toyota RAV4
  • [00:35:52] Barrett-Jackson Comes to Mohegan Sun
  • [00:42:13] Audi R8 V10 Plus Wakes the Neighbors
  • [00:48:59] 2017 Audi R8 V10: A Street Racecar
  • [00:54:43] 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus is a Drive Machine
  • [01:02:04] The Little 500, A Don’t-Miss 69-Year-Old Race
  • [01:11:38] Auto Buying Trends Affecting Car Dealers
  • [01:18:04] Sales of SUVs Continue to Rise

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