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Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysRace of Two Worlds: IndyCar vs. Formula 1 on Monza's Oval TrackIn the late 1950s, the folks in charge of The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza had to face a harsh reality: They had spent millions to revitalize the banked oval that had been an original feature of the track back in the 1920s, but that had been destroyed prior to World War II. They had thought the Italian Grand Prix would be made all the more compelling with a flat-out banked section to challenge the drivers.But Grand Prix cars weren't built to withstand the high speeds and g forces of oval racing, and the European drivers hated...2025-06-2458 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysCamille du Gast: France's extraordinary first woman racerCamille du Gast wasn't the first woman to get behind the wheel of a race car, but she was the first woman who gained international recognition for doing so when she began taking part in grand epreuves as early as 1901. She was the first woman in France to earn a driver's license, the first woman to hold an official role in the Automobile Club de France.But to call Camille du Gast a racer and nothing else would be to diminish a lifetime of accomplishments. She donned the title of exploratrice, traveling the world while also competing...2025-06-1054 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysDid Ray Harroun REALLY win the first Indianapolis 500?If you're a fan of the Indianapolis 500, then there's a good chance you know who won the first race back in 1911: It was Ray Harroun behind the wheel of a Marmon Wasp, the only driver in the field to opt against using a riding mechanic and running solo — albeit with a little help from a relief driver.What if I told you that might not be true? What if I told you that we don't actually know with 100% certainty who won the inaugural Indy 500?Today on “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys,” we're going to continue our discus...2025-05-2749 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysIndianapolis Motor Speedway's tragic inaugural racesOn August 21st, 1909, the 300-mile Wheeler-Schebler race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was waved off — not because that weekend's racing had claimed the lives of five drivers, mechanics, and spectators, but because, after the racing had continued, yet another car crashed into a pedestrian bridge crossing the racing surface.No one was killed in that crash. No; the real reason the race was being flagged was because so many spectators had flocked to the pedestrian bridge to gape at the wreckage that the whole structure was sagging. That, finally, gave Speedway personnel a reason to call things of...2025-05-2050 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysHow the death of a myth killed the Mille Miglia in 1957On May 12, 1957, a group of locals from Guidizzolo, Italy gathered in front of their homes to watch some of the world's finest sports cars flash by en route to the finish line that would mark the end of the grueling Mille Miglia. For 30 years, other locals and previous generations stood alongside that very same ribbon of road, watching that very same race.But on May 12, a Ferrari 335 S scythed through the crowd, and in an instant, nine spectators were dead — cut down just outside their homes. This was the crash that would kill the Mille Miglia, Italy's ic...2025-05-1345 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysThe USAC plane crash that imploded American open-wheel racingIn April of 1978, a chartered plane full of USAC officials crashed just outside of Indianapolis, killing everyone on board. With American open-wheel racing already in disarray as team owners began to demand greater accountability from their sanctioning body, the plane crash only served to accelerate a battle we've come to know as the Split.What role did that plane crash play in the ultimate fracturing of CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) from USAC? And how did that crash unsettle the very foundations of American motorsport as we knew it? That's exactly what we'll find...2025-04-2943 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysAlberto Ascari: The Formula 1 driver haunted by superstitionFrom the moment his father died behind the wheel of a race car, Alberto Ascari was haunted by loss. Against his mother's wishes, he pursued a racing career of his own and went on to become Formula 1's first-ever back-to-back World Champion with Ferrari. Still, he was unable to shake the feeling that he was following in his father's footsteps — right down to wondering if he, too, would die behind the wheel.Throughout his life, Ascari turned to superstition to make sense of the chaos. He avoided black cats and shunned the numbers 13, 17, and 26, the latter of wh...2025-04-1548 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysEngines of Power: Formula 1's FISA vs FOCA Conflict Part 2 (1978-1983)When we last left the Formula 1 scene, the 1977 season was underway. Over a decade had passed since the formation of the Formula One Constructors Association — an organization first formed to guarantee better starting, prize, and travel money for low-budget teams, but that had morphed into a powerful force that could challenge for control of the sport.In this special two-part feature on “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys,” we're going to uncover everything there is to know about the FISA/FOCA war — and in this final section, we're going to get into the nitty-gritty details of the specific fights that cha...2025-04-0149 min

2 Guys, A Girl, and F1Interview | Elizabeth Blackstock | F1 Journalist | Epi #101 | F1 in the States: Growing Pains & GainsListen in on a conversation Sabrina had with Elizabeth Blackstock. Last year, Sabrina had the opportunity to interview F1 Journalist, Elizabeth Blackstock. They discussed American interest in Formula One - opportunities and challenges.A bit about Elizabeth Blackstock:Elizabeth Blackstock is a motorsport journalist, author, and historian with nearly a decade of experience. Currently, she serves as the US Editor at PlanetF1.com and creator of the “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys” podcast. Blackstock also co-authored the book “Racing with Rich Energy,” a deep-dive investiga...2025-03-191h 08

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysEngines of Power: Formula 1's FISA vs FOCA Conflict Part 1 (1964-1977)Many of the defining characteristics of modern Formula 1 — two-car teams, limits on who can enter the sport, big-money broadcasting deals, and so much more — are the direct result of a decades-long battle between the Formula One Constructors Association (FOCA, which represented the teams) and the Federation du Sport Automobile (FISA, a subsidiary of the FIA). Fans have likely heard of the FISA/FOCA war, but truly understanding how it impacted the sport of Formula 1 isn't easy when there were so many little battles taking place from 1964 through to 1987. In this special two-part feature on “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys,”...2025-03-1842 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysHow one Texas race team SAVED General Motors from the CorvairIn the mid-1960s, the Chevrolet Corvair became the most reviled car in the United States of America. The automotive press loved this zippy rear-engined machine for its crisp handling and its race-y feel — but it didn't take long before the machine to become the center of hundreds of lawsuits alleging that the car was not only responsible for injuring and killing its drivers and passengers, but that General Motors had known that would happen all along. It was a huge allegation, one that at best would cost GM millions of dollars, and at worst would kill the company....2025-03-0443 min

Best Part of the BookElizabeth Blackstock & Alanis King: Racing With Rich EnergyMark Perzel hosts a conversation with Elizabeth Blackstock and Alanis King about their book, "Racing with Rich Energy." Delve into the wild world of Formula One racing and its intersection with a controversial energy drink company. The authors, drawn to motorsports through vastly different paths, share how they uncovered the questionable dealings of Rich Energy's enigmatic CEO, William Storey, and his audacious attempt to disrupt the established Formula One order. Hear the financial intricacies of the sport, the behind-the-scenes drama, and the challenges of investigating a story filled with evasive characters and disappearing evidence.LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE...2025-02-2850 min

The Gay Racing Podcast194: 2025 INDYCAR PREDICTIONS w/ Elizabeth Blackstock🔨Who can break the status quo? Foyt? Prema?🔴🐂Who else could do The Double? Young and old..🥛INDY 500: Pato's time? Newgarden makes history?😨The future of the SERIES with Honda on the fence...2025-02-281h 29

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysEnzo Ferrari: The Many Lives, Loves, and Affairs of a Racing EmpireEnzo Ferrari. Merely speaking his name aloud conjures up grandiose images of a titan of motorsport: his towering presence, the dark sunglasses obscuring his eyes. He is the man behind the legendary Scuderia Ferrari, a team that has competed in every single Formula 1 season since the sport was born in 1950, and whose legacy extended back decades even before. Even today, the inimitable Enzo still casts a broad shadow over the motorsport.We know his accomplishments as a racer, a team leader, and a constructor. We know the idiosyncratic way he ruled over the Scuderia, like a military...2025-02-1843 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysMeet L.W. Wright, the NASCAR driver that never existedOn May 2, 1982, the green flag flew for the NASCAR Winston 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, and among a grid of legends like Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliott, Benny Parsons, and more was a mystery racer no one had ever heard of before: L. W. Wright. Wright managed to nab a competition license, a race car, and some positive press, but there was just one problem. He wasn't a race car driver. He was a conman with a big dream and studied confidence so strong that no one much questioned this stranger. At least, not until his checks started bouncing. 2025-02-0436 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysRajo Jack: The Black American racer who defied the AAAThe AAA Contest Board was the primary sanctioning body for motorsport in the United States until 1956, but the organization that sanctioned the Indy 500 refused to allow Black drivers to compete in its disciplines. Those barriers, however, didn't stop Rajo Jack from pursuing his dream of racing competitively — and he became one of the most influential Black racers in early American motorsport history. To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Please give DPTJ's new sponsor, Homefield Apparel, a warm...2024-09-1142 min

Gals On The Grid: A (mostly) F1 PodcastEp. 30 Italy GPForza Ferrari! And Happy Birthday Carlos Sainz! Even as Lewis and Mercedes/McLaren fans, there’s nothing bad about a Ferrari win at Monza. The Gals chat about Sargeant’s departure from F1, Antonelli’s move to F1, driver horoscopes, and our favourite pasta shapes. Helpful Links: Oscar’s Haircut: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_Qvj1aN_3Y/?igsh=aXZ1Y3ozM3ViMjRt Elizabeth Blackstock’s Article: https://jalopnik.com/the-astrological-signs-of-every-single-formula-1-driver-1849461445 Follow us on Instagram! @gals.on.the.grid https://www.instagram.com/gals.on.the.grid/ ...2024-09-041h 01

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysThe stunning rise of IndyCar's groundbreaking safety teamMotorsport safety is an ever-evolving process, but American open-wheel was ground zero for some of the most exceptional innovations in motorsport medical history — be that in the form of a traveling medical staff, a permanent infield hospital, or a mobile medical center capable of handling severe trauma. This is the story of how IndyCar's groundbreaking safety team came to fruition. To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Please give DPTJ's new sponsor, Homefield Apparel, a warm welcome by s...2024-08-2251 min

Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast2024 Mid-Season Review - He Shouldn't Even Be Here! With Elizabeth BlackstockIt's time to rank every driver and team's season so far! Elizabeth Blackstock joins us to help provide a deciding vote on all the split decisions. If you want to submit your own rankings then feel free to submit your own version on the tier maker: https://tiermaker.com/create/f1-2024-mid-season-review---back-of-the-grid-podcast-15262159-2 Find all of Elizabeth's stuff here: https://linktr.ee/elizabethblackstock 00:21 - Intros 02:30 - Sauber, Bottas & Zhou 09:55 - Williams, Albon & Sargeant 17:41 - Alpine, Gasly & Ocon 25:26 - Haas, Hulkenberg & Magnussen 32:18 - RB, Ricciardo & Tsunoda 47:47 - Mercedes, Hamilton...2024-08-141h 45

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysAchille Varzi: From Racer to Morphine User and Back AgainAchille Varzi is one of the most iconic pre-war racing drivers of all time — but we know so little about him outside of his fierce rivalry with Tazio Nuvolari. Why? Perhaps because Varzi nearly lost his career to a morphine addiction that saw him disappear from the public eye and be shunned from polite society. Varzi's story is as complex as his legacy, and today, we're delving in to learn more. To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dead...2024-08-0636 min

Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysRoberta Cowell: Racing driver, fighter pilot, and complex trans pioneerThe motorsport world is full of fantastic and particular experiences, but there is one driver's life story that has always particularly fascinated me — that of Roberta Cowell. See, Cowell was a fighter pilot, a prisoner of war, and a racing driver, which alone would have been enough to build up an impressive resumé. However, she was also the first documented person to receive gender affirming surgery in the United Kingdom, making her the first known trans woman to compete in motorsport. Today, we're discussing her life and her experiences in an era where her mere existence was cri...2024-07-2549 min

Dirty Side of the TrackBlackstock and two talking bozos“Send us a Hey Now!”This week is an off week as we sit between Britain & Hungary.However, while there may not be a race to talk about we had the very great pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Blackstock. She is the US editor of Planet F1 as well as a published author with the Racing with Rich Energy book, podcaster, and chef!It was a great chat and we won't give anything away other than to say we think you're in for a real treat.We also preview the race in Hu...2024-07-131h 20