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Chasing the ApexFerrari LMh Race Engineer Justin Taylor - Episode 017Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I’m sitting down with someone who has a long and exciting list of experiences in motorsport, Justin Taylor. Justin started out his career as a race mechanic before quickly working his way up to becoming a Data Engineer for the Audi Sport LMP1 team. From there he spent almost 10 years race engineering many of Audi’s different LMP1 cars where he racked up accolades like a win and podium at Le Mans, three wins at Sebring, 1st place in the 2012 WEC Championship, and 2nd place in the 2016 WEC Cham...
2023-02-1851 minChasing the ApexIndyCar Driver Sting Ray Robb - Episode 016Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex, I’m your host Sid Sudhir and today we are sitting down with racing driver Sting Ray Robb. Sting Ray first got in a go-kart at age 5 and it wasn’t long before he was racing competitively, winning a national karting championship in 2015. This helped springboard him into his car racing career, starting with the Pro Mazda series before transitioning to the Indy Pro 2000 series. He spent two years in Indy Pro with Juncos, winning the series in 2020 which earned him a move up to the Indy Lights series. In 2022 Robb...
2023-02-011h 03Chasing the ApexIndyCar Driver Devlin DeFrancesco - Episode 015Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex, today I’m sitting down with IndyCar driver Devlin DeFrancesco. Devlin first got into a go-kart at the age of 6 and quickly became a competitive young driver, racing in several karting series in the United States, Canada, and Italy. After graduating from karts Devlin spent a year in the Italian and British F4 championships before coming 3rd in the 2017 Euroformula Championship and winning the Spanish F3 series. Devlin then spent time in the GP3 and FIA F3 series before coming back to the states and placing 2nd in the 2020 Indy Pr...
2023-01-2641 minChasing the ApexIndy NXT & LMP2 Driver Josh Pierson - Episode 014Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex, today we are sitting down with 16-year-old racing driver Josh Pierson. Josh was first introduced to racing at just 2 years of age when his father let him have some fun with a mini-go-kart at a local track, and that interest very quickly blossomed into a promising racing career. Josh started out his professional career with the F1600 series before spending time in the USF 2000 series with both Exclusive Autosport and Pabst Racing. In 2022 Josh got his first taste of endurance racing at the 24 Hours of Daytona and even brought home...
2023-01-1158 minChasing the ApexIndy NXT Driver Ernie Francis Jr - Episode 013Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex. Today I’m sitting down with Ernie Francis Jr. Ernie started his professional racing career in 2013, racing with the Breathless Racing team run by his father in the Trans Am series. With 7 consecutive series titles under his belt in the Trans Am series, Ernie also competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with MBM Motorsports in 2017 and in the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2021. However, one of Ernie’s most significant career moments thus far was bringing home a race win at Lucas Oil Raceway in the SRX series. He credits this...
2023-01-0948 minChasing the ApexIndyCar Driver David Malukas - Episode 012Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with rookie IndyCar driver David Malukas. In this episode we discuss David's rookie season so far, his success in Indy Lights, the story of HMD Racing, how David mentally prepares himself for a race, and so much more! Make sure to give this episode a listen to learn more about David and his journey in racing.
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2022-07-2841 min
Chasing the ApexELMS & WEC Driver Bent Viscaal - Episode 011Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today we are sitting down with Dutch racing driver Bent Viscaal. Bent has plenty of experience in the world of racing, starting off his career by winning multiple karting championships and finishing as vice-champion in multiple F4 championships. He then continued this success in the Euro Formula and FIA F3 series before getting the call up to FIA F2 with the Trident team. After getting a couple of podiums at Monza and Jeddah in the 2021 F2 season, Bent has now turned his attention to endurance racing, competing in both the...
2022-06-0836 min
PattukkaaranPattukkaaran - Amit Trivedi Essentials feat., Divakar Revath KumarAlways wanted to talk about this man, Amit Trivedi & finally the time has arrived. In this episode of Pattukkaaran Podcast, we have Divakar Revath Kumar with us sharing his love for AT and his music. Hope you enjoy this episode! :)
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00:00:58 Guest Intro
00:02:22 How I got to know Amit Trivedi
00:04:45 Ishaqzaade
00:05:35 Coke Studio songs
00:06:11 Jazz love of AT
00:07:30 Signature of AT
00:09:28 Our Favorites
00:10:46 #Iktara - Wake Up Sid
00:11:42 Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
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2022-05-1651 minChasing the ApexPorsche Formula E Race Engineer Fabrice Roussel - Episode 010Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! I'm your host Sid Sudhir and today I'm sitting down with Fabrice Roussel, an engineer with a wealth of experience in both the WEC and Formula E series. We start off by discussing Fabrice's time in the WEC and why the strategic nature of the racing garnered his interest. We then move on to discuss the 24 Hours of Le Mans and why it is so important to Fabrice as a Frenchman. Then, of course, we also discuss Fabrice's time on the DS Techeetah and Porsche Formula E teams and how...
2022-04-121h 11Chasing the ApexJaguar Racing Formula E Design Office Manager Patrick Coorey - Episode 009Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I am sitting down with Patrick Coorey, an engineer with a wealth of experience in touring cars, GP2, Formula 1, and Formula E! In this episode, we start off by discussing how Patrick, a native of Australia, made the bold decision to move halfway around the world to pursue his passion for motorsport. We then go on to talk about Patrick's time in GP2 as well as his outlook on the still relatively new Formula E series and how he thinks it is helping forge a more sustainable future. Patrick...
2022-04-0450 minChasing the ApexE1 Series CEO Engineer Rodi Basso - Episode 008Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with Rodi Basso, a man with a very impressive resume. Rodi started out his career working at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center before assuming his first role in motorsport with the biggest name in the game: Ferrari. At Ferrari, he race engineered for Rubens Barichello and learned from figures like Ross Brawn and Michael Schumacher. Rodi then moved to Red Bull where he race engineered for David Coulthard and reported to Adrian Newey. More recently, Rodi has co-founded the E1 Series, an electric powerboat racing...
2022-02-2645 minChasing the ApexDirector of Aerodynamic Development at IndyCar Tino Belli - Episode 007Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with Tino Belli, an engineer with a wealth of experience in the IndyCar series. Tino started out his career working at March Engineering, reporting directly to the famed Adrian Newey. While at March, he worked on the team's IndyCar, Formula 3000, and Road Rallying programs. He then transitioned to F1, designing the Fondmetal and Larousse cars. However, he soon returned to IndyCar, working with the team now known as Andretti Autosport. Since 2014 Tino has worked for the governing body of IndyCar. He has been in charge of...
2022-02-1853 minChasing the ApexSporting Director of Sauber F1 Beat Zehnder - Episode 006Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm speaking with the Sporting Director of the Alfa Romeo Sauber Formula 1 team: Beat Zehnder. Beat has been with Sauber ever since they formed their Formula 1 team back in 1993. In fact, he has traveled with the team to every single Grand Prix that they've participated in. Beat started off as a mechanic, before being promoted to Chief Mechanic, Team Manager, and then finally the role he holds today. I hope you enjoy learning about the different experiences Beat has gained working for Sauber!
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2022-01-2736 minChasing the ApexIndyCar Driver Callum Ilott - Episode 005Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with British racing driver Callum Ilott. Callum has competed in both the FIA F3 and F2 series in the past, finishing runner up to Mick Schumacher in the 2020 F2 season. He also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and held the reserve driver role for the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team in 2021. In this episode, we discuss Callum's upcoming IndyCar season, his journey through the lower formulas, and whether he still has ambitions of racing in F1. I hope that you enjoy our conversation and...
2022-01-0649 minChasing the ApexCEO of Radical Sportscars Joseph Anwyll - Episode 004Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with Joseph Anwyll, a career engineer turned CEO at one of the biggest track car manufacturers in the business: Radical. In this episode, we discuss why Mr. Anwyll came to Radical in 2016, how the company has been able to grow over the past few years, and the plans he has for its future. I hope you enjoy this latest installment of Chasing the Apex!
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2022-01-0130 min
Chasing the Apex2017 British F3 Champion Enaam Ahmed - Episode 003Welcome back for another installment of Chasing the Apex! Today I'm sitting down with a good friend of mine, Enaam Ahmed. While Enaam has spent most of his racing career in Europe, this past year he made a big jump by coming across the pond to compete in the IndyPro 2000 series. In this episode, we discuss how COVID-19 made this season a logistical challenge, how Enaam had to change his racing style, and why he decided to come to the United States in the first place. I hope you enjoy our discussion and find Enaam to be an entertaining...
2021-12-2626 min
Chasing the ApexF1 Technical Journalist Craig Scarborough - Episode 002Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex! For this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the one and only Craig Scarborough. Craig has over 20 years of experience reporting as a technical journalist in Formula 1. He started his journalism work as a side job, but eventually made it his career, traveling to testing days and various Grand Prix weekends around the world. I had a great time chatting with Craig, and I hope it makes for a great podcast episode, enjoy!
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2021-11-0147 min
Chasing the ApexIndy Pro 2000 Driver Flinn Lazier - Episode 001Welcome to the very first episode of Chasing the Apex! For this first episode, I had the honor of interviewing IndyPro 2000 driver Flinn Lazier. I first met Flinn at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and immediately could sense his strong passion for motorsport. When you find out that his father Buddy Lazier is a former Indy 500 winner, you begin to understand just how much racing means to Flinn. So sit back, and enjoy a fascinating conversation documenting Flinn's path through the ranks.
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2021-10-1136 min
The Master CylinderFormer Brumos Porsche GM Ray Shaffer: TMC Talk Show Update EditionJoin us for the very first episode of an offshoot series that I'm calling the Update Edition. As the name suggests, this is a series where I reconnect with past guests from the TMC Talk Show and ask them about all the new experiences they've had since they last came onto the show. First up is Ray Shaffer who I last interviewed over a year ago. Continue watching to learn more about how the Porsche Atlanta HQ handled the COVID-19 crisis and what new events Ray is looking forward to in the future. Don't forget to check out the...
2021-08-1747 min
The Master CylinderThe Ferrari 488 Pista: A Beautiful Yet Confusing CarThere's no denying that the Pista is a beautiful car, and with 710 hp it certainly is fast, but is it a true track car that can please even the most serious drivers out there? Keep listening to find out!
Article: https://themastercylinder.blog/2021/08/05/the-ferrari-488-pista-a-beautiful-yet-confusing-car/
Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-08-0606 minThe Master CylinderThe Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: Is It the Ultimate Sports Sedan?According to Top Gear, it's against the law to not love an Alfa Romeo, so is the Giulia Quadrifoglio a cause for criminal activity? To find out, give this podcast a listen or refer to the link below to check out my article detailing my experience behind the wheel of Alfa's one and only mid-size sedan!
Article: http://themastercylinder.blog/2021/07/27/the-alfa-romeo-giulia-is-it-the-ultimate-sports-sedan/
Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-07-2908 min
The Master CylinderTMC News: 07/22/21Welcome back to another episode of TMC News! Today Andy and I sit down to discuss the Bugatti-Rimac merger, strange road signs from across the world, the new Ferrari 296 GTB, whether Mitsubishi is primed for a comeback, and why Lucid Motors is a new company to keep an eye on. There's a lot that's been going on in the automotive world lately, but we've done our best to cover it all, enjoy our latest episode!
Hosts: Andy Thompson and Sid Sudhir
Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-07-2350 minThe Master CylinderThe Lucid Air: What Makes it Different?With 1080 hp and over 500 miles of range is the Lucid Air a real challenger to Tesla and other big-name manufacturers? It seems to be a promising car on the surface, but as always, it isn't that simple. So to find out where Lucid stands in my book keep listening to this podcast detailing the company's newest and first production model!
Article: https://themastercylinder.blog/2021/07/21/the-lucid-air-what-makes-it-different/
Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-07-2206 min
The Master CylinderThe Original Stig Perry McCarthy: TMC Talk ShowJoin us for another episode of the TMC Talk Show, this time with none other than the original Stig (also known as Perry McCarthy)! In this latest installment, we discuss Perry's expansive racing career, his book "Flat Out Flat Broke," and his time working as the enigmatic test driver on Top Gear. I had a great time speaking with Perry! As you'll see in the interview, he's a genuine guy who knows how to make you laugh. Check out the link below if you want to view the video version of the interview.
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2021-07-1533 minThe Master CylinderThe Ferrari 296 GTB: A Perfect Blend of Old & NewIn this podcast episode, Sid shares some information about the new Ferrari 296 GTB and gives his own take on what makes it a unique release. If you would like to read the article instead, click the link below. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy learning a bit more about Ferrari's newest supercar!
Article: https://themastercylinder.blog/2021/07/01/the-ferrari-296-gtb-a-perfect-blend-of-old-new/
Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-07-0205 min
The Master CylinderTMC News: 06/18/21Welcome to the first episode of our new series: TMC News! As you probably guessed, this is a talk show style podcast where my co-hosts (Andy Thompson and Zaki Khan) and I discuss the latest happenings in the automotive world. This time around we discuss Jeremey Clarkson's new farm show on Amazon Prime, the validity of heritage edition cars like the McLaren Speedtail, and why exactly buying a new car is a bit difficult right now. I hope you enjoy our conversation and expect more episodes coming soon!
Hosts: Andy Thompson, Zaki Khan, and...
2021-06-1849 min
The Master CylinderFounder of VINWiki Ed Bolian: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! Today we are sitting down with the one and only Ed Bolian. We discuss Ed's company VINWiki, what it's like to set the Cannonball Run record, and his hit YouTube series CarTrek. I had a great time doing this interview with Ed, and I hope you all enjoy listening to it as well!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/rXTNlZodjzY
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-281h 02
The Master Cylinder(Part 2) Former McLaren F1 Driver Mark Blundell: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to another episode of the TMC Talk Show! Today we are speaking with Mark Blundell, a former racing driver who has competed at the pinnacle of motorsport. Not only has Mark spent time with Williams and McLaren in Formula 1, but he also won outright at Le Mans in 1992. It was an absolute privilege to interview Mark, and I hope you all enjoy what he has to say.
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/ucYKMqfLndM
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2829 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 1) Former McLaren F1 Driver Mark Blundell: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to another episode of the TMC Talk Show! Today we are speaking with Mark Blundell, a former racing driver who has competed at the pinnacle of motorsport. Not only has Mark spent time with Williams and McLaren in Formula 1, but he also won outright at Le Mans in 1992. It was an absolute privilege to interview Mark, and I hope you all enjoy what he has to say.
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/ucYKMqfLndM
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2823 min
The Master CylinderRed Bull Junior Team Driver Jak Crawford: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to another episode of the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are sitting down with Jak Crawford, an American driver who is already signed to the Red Bull Junior Team at just 16 years old. Not only did Jak have a stellar season in ADAC Formula 4, but he is also currently driving in FIA Formula 3. Make sure to keep an eye on his career!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/FVlSMPGGeZQ
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2836 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 2) Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Johnathan Hoggard: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! Today we are joined by Johnathan Hoggard, an up-and-coming driver from the United Kingdom. In this episode, we discuss Johnathan's success in Formula 3, his Young Driver of the Year award, and his experience testing a Red Bull Formula 1 car. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/dVfvv6SdIf8
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2821 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 1) Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Johnathan Hoggard: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! Today we are joined by Johnathan Hoggard, an up-and-coming driver from the United Kingdom. In this episode, we discuss Johnathan's success in Formula 3, his Young Driver of the Year award, and his experience testing a Red Bull Formula 1 car. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/dVfvv6SdIf8
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2822 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 2) Head of Social Video at DriveTribe Mike Fernie: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are speaking with Mike Fernie, one of the leading contributors at DriveTribe. Mike has become a keystone figure on DriveTribe's YouTube channel and can often be found co-presenting with the likes of James May, Richard Hammond, and Jeremy Clarkson. I had a great time speaking with Mike about his various automotive experiences, and I hope you enjoy listening to them as well!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/L3i1AfzhVkY
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2822 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 1) Head of Social Video at DriveTribe Mike Fernie: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are speaking with Mike Fernie, one of the leading contributors at DriveTribe. Mike has become a keystone figure on DriveTribe's YouTube channel and can often be found co-presenting with the likes of James May, Richard Hammond, and Jeremy Clarkson. I had a great time speaking with Mike about his various automotive experiences, and I hope you enjoy listening to them as well!
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/L3i1AfzhVkY
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2826 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 2) Stunt Driver & Automotive Designer Emile Bouret: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are speaking with Emile Bouret, a man who has done just about anything and everything in the world of cars. He might have even worked with a famous British trio that once presented a show called Top Gear. Either way, it was great fun having him on the show and I hope you can sense that in our conversation.
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/S9FsN7Hhm4k
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2825 min
The Master Cylinder(Part 1) Stunt Driver & Automotive Designer Emile Bouret: TMC Talk ShowWelcome to the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are speaking with Emile Bouret, a man who has done just about anything and everything in the world of cars. He might have even worked with a famous British trio that once presented a show called Top Gear. Either way, it was great fun having him on the show and I hope you can sense that in our conversation.
Video Interview: https://youtu.be/S9FsN7Hhm4k
Our Official Website: www.themastercylinder.blog
2021-05-2819 min
The Master CylinderFounder of "The Barn Miami" Gaston Rossato: TMC Talk ShowWelcome back to the TMC Talk Show and today we are speaking with Gaston Rossato, the founder and proprietor of a classic/exotic car dealership called "The Barn Miami." Besides sharing a name with a Disney character, Gaston has had some pretty gripping experiences working with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and 2 Chainz. Tune in to this latest episode not only to learn a little bit more about Gaston's celebrity encounters, but also the other various ways he involves himself in the classic and exotic car community. To watch the video version of this podcast, either visit our YouTube...
2021-05-0935 min
The Master CylinderFormer GP3 Vice Champion Facu Regalia: TMC Talk ShowWelcome to the TMC Talk Show! In this episode, we are speaking with former GP3 driver turned driving coach, Facu Regalia. To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn3i_ZvEuK6GQ0nUkVg1YA) or our website (www.themastercylinder.blog).
2021-05-0930 min
The Master CylinderWhat is The Master Cylinder?What is The Master Cylinder? Well, we've been around for almost two years, but this is our first foray into the podcast world. So, if you want to learn a little bit more about what we do, give this intro podcast a listen!
2021-05-0801 min
2020-12-1333 min
Project AlchemySid SudhirSid, a junior in high school and my classmate, has recently started a blog and instagram about cars. He reviews them and test drives luxury cars. Starting something in high school is not only ambitious but very rare. Sid gives insight about how to take the first steps in creating something. For teens and anyone that has always had an idea in the back of their head to start, this is a great episode to listen to.
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2020-04-2039 min