Talbots Turn Fast Podcast

17: Peter Bergman - 1971 Dodge Dart

Peter Bergman has dedicated much of his professional career to developing and selling high quality suspension components for torsion bar based Mopar suspension through his business, Bergman Autocraft. Peter’s 1971 Dodge Dart serves as a test bed for all the parts he sells. He has owned the Dart for 40 years and has put nearly 200,000 miles on the car during this time. Although the Dart may look like a trailer queen show car, Peter has used the Dart for Optima events, open track days, Moparty Grand Champion, SCCA autocross, and Power Tour.

16: Stephen Riner - 1994 Ford Mustang

Stephen Riner’s 1994 Ford Mustang has undergone constant improvement over the past several  years with unique engineered parts designed by Stephen himself. Many of the modifications and technical discussions behind the modifications are documented on his YouTube channel, Riner Automotive. Stephen’s driving capabilities have been rewarded with podium finishes at his local SCCA autocross events and Autocross Week.  Find out more in this episode of Talbot’s Turn Fast Podcast.

15: Zach Sawyer - 2003 Chevy S10

Zach Sawyer is a 3-time Autocross Week winner and has been known to do some stunt driving with his 2003 Chevy S10. Zach also participates in the UMI Autocross series and his events local to his hometown. Find out more about Zach and his S10 in this episode of Talbot’s Turn Fast Podcast.

14: Todd Farris - CP Class Racer

Todd Farris is a long-term CP class racer and has driven several cars at the national level, proving a small budget doesn’t have to be a limiting factor. For an interesting twist, Todd stepped up his racing career in 2001 and started late model stock car racing. Check out the rest of Todd’s story in this episode of Talbot’s Turn Fast Podcast.

13: Andrew Chenoweth - 1970 Dodge Challenger

Andrew Chenoweth and his dad won the Moparty Grand Champion competition for 4 consecutive years in their 1970 Dodge Challenger. They have had great success at Goodguys Autocross and participate in UMI and SCCA autocross events. The big block Mopar powered, Sublime Green Challenger utilizes the stock style torsion bar K-member suspension with the full catalog of Hotchkis parts. Find out more about Andrew and his Challenger in this episode of Talbot's Turn Fast Podcast.

12: Andy Craig - 2005 Corvette

Andy Craig has been an autocrosser and road racer since the 80s and took some time off from the sport. He’s back at it and currently racing a big horsepower 2005 Corvette in CAM-S with a slew of high-end suspension and braking components. Find out more about Andy and his beautiful Corvette in this episode of Talbot Turn Fast Podcast.

11: Todd Benne - 2003 Ford Mustang

Todd Benne is a SCCA Solo Chair and owner of a 2003 Mustang that he co-drives with his son in the St. Louis area. After taking some time off from the sport to raise a family, Todd introduced his son to autocross with a Ford Focus and eventually stepped up to the New Edge Mustang platform to compete in CAM-T. As the years passed, the modifications to the Mustang continued to create what is now a very well-performing car.

10: Tyler Gibson - 1973 International Scout

Tyler Gibson has driven his 1973 International Scout to several Goodguys Autocross wins and two consecutive Pro Touring Truck Shootout wins. In this episode, we learn how Tyler and his father, who is also a multi-time Goodguys winner, have built an incredibly competitive truck to compete in local SCCA events as well as very competitive large events.

9: Raleigh and Velma Boreen - Creators of CAM

Raleigh and Velma Boreen have dedicated much of their lives to the SCCA. In this episode, we learn how their hard work and dedication to the sport of autocross led to the involvement and creation of the Classic American Muscle (CAM) classes. We also discuss the future of CAM, CAM Challenge, and their CAMT Camaro. If you’re a participate or fan of the CAM classes, you won’t want to miss this episode.

8: Bonus Episode - Hurricane, Hemi, & Holley Moparty

Hurricane, Hemi, and Holley Moparty. In this episode, I provide an update on my 1970 Plymouth Duster and discuss the highs and lows of the week leading up to Holley Moparty. I also briefly discuss my experience in each event of the Grand Champion competition.