Exhaust Fumes

Remembering Hal

2016-06-16T11:40:00.002-04:00

This week Rick remembers his friend Hal. Always great stories with car guys...

These are all pictures of cars that Hal worked on...

Toronados (briefly...), the Charger, and THE SMART CAR!

2016-06-08T06:04:00.002-04:00

Since Rick failed in his assignment to learn more about Startix, this week, we briefly touch upon the anniversary of the Oldsmobile Toronado,

the anniversary of the Dodge Charger,

.....and the Smart Car....

Toronados, Startix, and Ford Rangers

2016-06-01T12:23:00.001-04:00

This week Matt and Rick talk about something called a Startix, and the lovely Toronado.

Rick's assignment is to do some more research on the "Startix" and have it ready for next week...

An Interview with Lynn Reid Pt 5

2016-05-24T10:41:00.000-04:00

Segment 5

In our final segment with Lynn Reid, he talks about one of his favorite stories concerning the Penske team.

He also talks a bit about the IndyCar series today. He also answers the question "Did you want to be a driver?"

We then wrap it up with Lynn showing his appreciation for his hometown, Logansport, Indiana.

An Interview with Lynn Reid Pt 4

2016-05-24T10:28:00.004-04:00

Segment 4

Rick Crawley and Matthew Paul continue their talk with IndyCar builder and designer Lynn Reid. In this segment Lynn talks about some more of the drivers he's worked with including Mike Hiss. Mike Hiss was the 1972 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.

Lynn also shares his thoughts on Mario Andretti.

We wrap it up with a brief discussion on the Bettenhausen family who we believe has the longest tenure of a racing family at IMS without a win.

An Interview with Lynn Reid Pt 3

2016-05-19T13:05:00.000-04:00

SEGMENT 3

In this week's segment Matthew Paul and Rick Crawley continue their interview with Lynn Reid...

Lynn Talks about tire testing with AJ Foyt, a great story about a race at the Continental Divide Raceway in Colorado, and a hilarious account about Roger Penske.

Lynn also recalls his time driver with Jim Malloy who unfortunately lost his life in a tragic accident during practice for the 1972 Indy 500

An Interview with Lynn Reid...Part 2

2016-05-11T07:10:00.004-04:00

SEGMENT 2

In this week's installment, Matthew Paul and Rick Crawley continue their conversation with former IndyCar builder/designer and Logansport native, Lynn Reid.

Lynn talks about his relationship with several of the drivers he's worked with including Paul Newman during the filming of the movie "Winning".

Lynn also recounts what racing like during this time as the engines moved from the front of the car to the rear, as well wings being introduced to the cars.

Segment 2:

An Interview with Lynn Reid

2016-05-04T21:24:00.001-04:00

A few weeks back, Matthew Paul and Rick Crawley had the AWESOME opportunity to sit down and talk to Logansport native, Lynn Reid.

Lynn Reid was an IndyCar builder and designer through the late 60's and 1970's.

He's worked with some the legendary names in racing: Rutherford, Foyt, McElreath, Bettenhausen, etc.

As we near the 100th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, we're honored to give a slice of history with some solid ties to Logansport!

Segment 1:

This Day in History!

2016-03-23T11:57:00.003-04:00

Rick reads automotive history emails from one of his buddies. We also briefly discuss Opel, and the Cadillac Catera...

It SCREAMS luxury...

Convertibles, Warmer Weather, and the La Femme

2016-03-09T09:03:00.000-05:00

An Unexpected Trip with AMC!

2016-02-17T11:14:00.000-05:00

More about Chrysler!

2016-01-20T13:00:00.001-05:00

BEHOLD! The Chrysler Airflow!! It's....Interesting

How Rick's Auto Sales Became Rick's Auto Sales

2016-01-07T05:56:00.003-05:00

This week we talk about how Rick got into the car business and stayed there for 34 years...

Merry Christmas!

2015-12-24T07:10:00.000-05:00

It's the annual Christmas Show! From Rick and Matt, have a very Merry Christmas!

Voting and Presidential Fleet Cars

2015-11-05T06:22:00.001-05:00

This week Rick regales us with tales of Election Days past, and we also talk about Presidential Fleet cars

Did we ask for it?

2015-10-14T09:04:00.002-04:00

This week we talk about "innovations" that we didn't ask for...

A Truly Bizarre Engine

2015-10-01T08:05:00.003-04:00

This week we're still talking about bizarre engines, and we're shown and example of what may be the strangest engine of all...

Odd Engine Configurations

2015-09-29T10:17:00.001-04:00

You want the engine to go where?

What the Heck is a Posi?

2015-09-02T07:21:00.001-04:00

This week Matt gets educated in the world of Posi

What a lovely rear-end

The Chrysler V8's

2015-08-05T07:19:00.002-04:00

After talking about the Chevy V8's last time, we have to give equal time to the Chrysler V8's!

The Black Hole of the Small vs Big Block V8

2015-08-05T07:17:00.003-04:00

Do some research on the difference between a small block vs a big block V8, and it's nothing but a black hole of confusion...

Subcompacts...The Gremlin, Vega, and Pinto

2015-06-04T05:55:00.001-04:00

This week we have some fun with subcompacts. Namely the Gremlin, Vega, and Pinto. Did you know that AMC debuted the Gremlin on April Fool's day? Car makers used to be fun...

The Graham Blue Streak

2015-05-27T12:48:00.000-04:00

This week we talk about the lovely Graham Blue Streak...

Smart Cars and DeSoto's

2015-05-27T06:06:00.000-04:00

A week late, but it's okay...We talk about a variety of topics including the SHOCKING revelation that Rick likes Smart Cars...

Studebaker Design

2015-05-13T12:19:00.004-04:00

Rick's had Studebaker design on his mind...Plus, we talk about some of his inventory at the dealership...