A Winning Family Legacy: Don & Tony Schumacher at SEMA 2016

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Don Schumacher Racing has eight active motorsports teams. That’s right, eight! Although he has an unrivaled number of pro teams currently, Don stays humble, attributing his success to tremendous fans and talented drivers like his son, Tony. The father-son duo sound off on success, sponsorships, and why they’d never settle for your “typical office job.”

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Don Schumacher Racing Driver Shawn Langdon at SEMA 2016

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For Shawn Langdon the sport of drag racing was a family affair. Shawn recalls being inspired to get behind the wheel after many years of watching his father compete. When NHRA began their Jr. Drag Racing League, he jumped at the opportunity to race and soon clinched his first title at the age of 14. Flash forward and Shawn has secured the 2013 Top Fuel Championship and is now a proud member of Don Schumacher Racing. We find out what it’s like to work with the best-of-the-best in motorsports.

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SEMA 2016: Pedal-to-the-Metal Performance | #266

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #266

It’s time for round two of our SEMA 2016 coverage at the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion with special guest co-host, Jeff Allen of the “Skidmarks Show”. Notable guests this week include: Shawn Langdon, Tom Cotter, Sung Kang, Don Moser, Ashley Corzine, Ethan Dometrius, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Davin Reckow, Matt Lewis, Eric Ables, Don Schumacher, Tony Schumacher, Matt Hagan, Leah Pritchett, Tommy Johnson Jr., Alexis Hernandez, Terry Emig, Joe Ray, Rudy Rivas, and Michael Grey.

 

  • [00:00:00] Just Like Dad
  • [00:06:11] Thrill of the Hunt
  • [00:12:30] Opportunity Embodied
  • [00:19:51] Like Father, Like Daughter
  • [00:29:43] Skidmarks Show Origin Story
  • [00:35:50] Vaughn’s Dream Mustang
  • [00:42:10] Meet “The Wrenchmen”
  • [00:49:24] The Mad Scientist
  • [00:54:41] A Winning Family Legacy
  • [01:02:03] DSR for the Win
  • [01:11:32] Fueling Futures
  • [01:18:03] Busting Stereotypes

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Staying Safe | #257

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #257

There’s a whole slew of new developments in the lives of all of our friends, such as Karl Brauer’s new website and Michael Austin’s virtual reality app from Autoblog. We also have NASCAR news from Steven Cole Smith and shop safety from Chris Duke.

 

  • [00:00:00] The Olympics
  • [00:05:55] Banning Burnouts
  • [00:12:30] Update on Dale Jr.
  • [00:19:53] Inde Motorsports Ranch
  • [00:30:40] The Course
  • [00:35:57] Membership at Inde
  • [00:42:17] Autoblog VR
  • [00:48:30] Seamless Video
  • [00:54:51] Water Cooler News
  • [01:02:11] Jaguar F-Pace
  • [01:11:46] KarlBrauer.com
  • [01:18:20] Mercedes Benz C300
  • [01:24:34] Giving Flesh to the Car Gods
  • [01:30:57] Blood, Sweat, and more Blood
  • [01:37:06] Car Safety with Chris
  • [01:44:28] Best Cars for Teens
  • [01:53:46] Autolympics
  • [02:00:29] 2016 Ford Edge Sport

 

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Live from Hot August Nights | #256

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #256

The month is August, the weather is scorching, and we’re in Reno, Nevada. That’s right, it’s Hot August Nights! In fact, it’s the 30th Anniversary of the event. We’re bringing you the action live from 4th and Virginia, alongside Chris Duke, Steven Cole Smith, Rich Barsamian, Steve Mank, and Mike Whan!

 

  • [00:00:00] Those Summer Nights
  • [00:05:13] Viper Races
  • [00:12:29] Boomtown
  • [00:19:41] Five Foot Fa
  • [00:29:58] Taking Over the Town
  • [00:35:44] Clutches and Flywheels
  • [00:42:06] Protecting Hobbyists
  • [00:47:57] The Sound of Pure Performance
  • [00:54:38] Doing your Duty
  • [01:01:50] HAN Cup
  • [01:12:50] Like Father, Like Son
  • [01:17:53] Ingenuity
  • [01:24:14] A Chicken Covered in Whipped Cream
  • [01:29:46] Cops are Car Guys
  • [01:36:47] Executive Director Whan
  • [01:44:08] Calling All Young’uns
  • [01:55:03] Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
  • [02:00:12] Until Next Time

 

 

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