A view from the Mountain, meet: Mountain Man Dan

In this episode of Break/Fix, Crew Chief Eric interviews GTM member Dan, known as Mountain Man Dan. Dan shares his motorsports journey, starting with his stepfather's drag racing fascination and evolving into a love for motocross. He recounts stories of racing, off-roading, and wrenching on cars throughout his life, including memorable moments such as military experiences influencing his mechanical skills. Dan also discusses his favorite motorsports disciplines, the camaraderie within GTM, and the various car projects he's working on, including a diesel swap in a Chevy square body and a BMW E36 with a GM powertrain. The interview emphasizes the sense of family and mutual support within GTM, highlighting the club's commitment to helping each other and expanding into new motorsports areas. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Early Influences and Learning Mechanics 01:59 Motocross Adventures and Military Stories 05:27 Road Racing and Competitive Spirit 08:00 Challenges and Advice for New Racers 14:58 Current Projects and Car Builds | 24:45 Military Background and Mechanical Skills; Understanding Turbine Engines 27:44 Appreciating Different Cultures 28:13 Love for British Cars; Mini Cooper Adventures 33:52 Motorsport Preferences 37:18 GTM Club Experience 43:00 Future Plans and Club Growth 48:10 Conclusion and Contact Information ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/