Drive Thru News #39 - Annual Holiday Shopping Guide, 2023

In this episode of GTM's 'The Drive Thru,' the team presents their monthly news update and special holiday shopping guide, exploring a mix of general automotive, motorsport, and car-adjacent news. This episode is sponsored by a suite of organizations, including HPDEjunkie.com, AmericanMuscle.com, and Garage Style Magazine. The team reviews holiday gift ideas for petrol heads, including a whimsical discussion on racing liveries for robotic vacuums and lawnmowers, fashion accessories from Pilate Shoe Company, unique coffee blends, and even candles that smell like motor oil. They also delve into fun and practical gifts for car enthusiasts, ranging from motorsport-themed tumblers to collector's items like model cars and books from various renowned authors. Notable mentions include works by Larry Jorgensen, Jeff Willis, and Randy Lanier. The episode also features insights into acquiring authentic automotive art, drawing attention to vintage automotive posters and renowned artists like Kelly Telfer. Sponsors and promotions from HPDE organizations and track day events are highlighted, along with recommendations for staying engaged in the motorsport community. As always, the team brings some laughs with their 'Florida Man' holiday stories and a focus on rich people's unusual gifts, like extravagant Bugatti sunglasses and exo cars. The episode wraps up by encouraging listeners to get involved in motorsport and support various charitable organizations. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Holiday Shopping Guide 00:02:47 Piloti Shoes and Accessories 00:05:11 Motul 300V Candles 00:07:58 Creative Drinking Tumblers 00:09:23 Lydia Fenet's Gavel Charm Necklace 00:10:13 Mecham On Time Auctions 00:11:03 Lego Car Models 00:13:47 Model Car Collecting 00:17:40 Books for Car Enthusiasts 00:29:43 Lance Lambert's Storytelling Mastery 00:30:06 Phil Berg and the Ultimate Garages 00:30:47 Bargain Find: Enzo Ferrari Biography 00:31:39 Vintage Motor Books: A Treasure Trove 00:32:25 Brock Yates and the Cannonball Run 00:33:22 Monaco Motor Racing by Edward Quinn 00:33:54 Bryce Kenney's Geared for Life 00:35:56 Rodney Kemmerer's Tales from the Garage 00:39:11 Supporting the Arts: UntidyVenus and Bob Gillespie 00:41:34 Vintage Auto Posters and Kelly Telfer 00:48:17 Exploring Motorsport Watches 01:00:26 Luxury Gadgets and Exo Cars 01:03:14 Exploring Iconic Cars 01:03:42 Luxury Go-Karts and Their Prices 01:04:50 Garage Essentials and Holiday Gifts 01:10:23 Charity and Holiday Spirit 01:12:47 Hilarious Holiday Stories from Florida 01:18:50 Motorsports Gifts and Forza Motorsport 8 01:20:39 Exclusive Car Club Memberships 01:25:28 Supporting Motorsports Research and History 01:28:51 Upcoming Events and Discounts 01:33:55 Holiday Wishes and Final Thoughts ==================== 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/