S1 Ep86: How Outlaws Invented Car Modding and Became Racing Stars
Today on Past Gas, how a band of outlaws helped bring stock cars to the masses. How did rum runners and bootleggers start modding their cars to outrun the cops? What’s the link between these backwoods speed freaks and modern day NASCAR? It’s a wild story you’re gonna have to hear to believe-- from high speed chases to deadly shootouts.
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Today on Past Gas, how a band of outlaws helped bring stock cars to the masses. How did rum runners and bootleggers start modding their cars to outrun the cops? What’s the link between these backwoods speed freaks and modern day NASCAR? It’s a wild story you’re gonna have to hear to believe-- from high speed chases to deadly shootouts.
More about Show:
- Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey.
- Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.
- Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber.
- Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!
- Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
- If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Do yourself a favor and make sure you choose Valvoline. Head over to Valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine.
Go to blackvue.com/gas and use the promo code GAS to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200
Find out where to get your COVID-19 vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.
You can find all the cars in one place at AutoTempest. Head over to autotempest.com/pastgas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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