From Porsche Intern to Podcast Host: Dan Pilling’s Journey Through Motorsports and Tech

Break/Fix podcast hosts Dan Pilling, a car enthusiast whose passion for autos began early in life, cemented by an internship with Porsche Cars Great Britain. Dan's career mixed technology and motorsports, collaborating with Microsoft and teams like Lotus, Williams, and Mercedes F1. Moving to the U.S., he continued working with various motorsports teams and recently launched his own podcast, "Danny P on Cars," to share stories from the car community. In this episode, Dan discusses his journey, car culture differences between the UK and the U.S., his new podcast, and addresses personal automotive tastes and experiences. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Dan Pilling: From Porsche to Microsoft 01:32 Dan's Early Love for Cars 02:14 Internship at Porsche and Career Decisions 04:18 Microsoft and Formula 1 Partnerships 09:38 Technology in Formula 1 14:15 Comparing Formula 1 and Other Motorsports 22:18 Danny P on Cars: The Podcast Journey 28:14 Car Culture: UK vs. USA 29:44 Exploring American Car Culture 30:04 Differences Between US and European Cars 31:58 The Intersection of Car Communities 33:16 Pacific Northwest Car Scene 36:53 Collector Car Market Insights 38:31 Criminal Record Cars 43:09 Guilty Pleasure Cars 44:30 Hero Cars and Disappointments 48:32 Upcoming Projects and Bucket List Guests 53:22 Final Thoughts and Promotions ==================== 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: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram