Talbots Turn Fast Podcast

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.

7: Levi Naylor - 1986 Dodge D150

You don’t need an unlimited budget to participate and have tons of fun in CAM-T autocross. In this episode, Levi Naylor shares how a small budget, ingenuity, and innovation have led to a truck that provides endless smiles. With the help of his father, Levi has made continuous handling improvements to his 1986 Dodge D150, all while learning basic mechanic and welding skills.

6: David Kruk - 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee

David Kruk is a Mopar Connection Magazine contributor, a full-time hot rod builder, and the owner of a 1970 Dodge Super Bee. The Super Bee is equipped with all commercially available bolt on suspension parts and a 6.4 Gen 3 Hemi, resulting in a great performing car without over the top exotic parts. The 117” wheelbase and 3800lb curb weight doesn’t stop David from competing in his local SCCA  autocross or large events such as the Motor State Challenge, UMI King of the Mount, and most notably, Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car in Las Vegas.

5: Bonus Show - G3 Hemi Swap issues and Moparty Prep

In this episode I review the challenges and lessons learned while dialing in my Gen3 Hemi swap. I also review some basic preparations before taking the car to participate in Holley’s Moparty Grand Champion event.

4: Jimi Day - CEO of FM3 Automotive Marketing

Jimi Day is the CEO of FM3 Marketing who is responsible for events such as Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car, Holley’s LS Fest, Ford Fest, Moparty, Roadkill Nights, and many more. In this episode, Jimi tells us how an early banking career led him to starting the ultimate automotive marketing company. We talk about the early years of Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car as well as cover each of the upcoming Holley events.

3: Jake Burton - 84 Ford Mustang

In this episode, Jake Burton discusses how his straightforward setup in his Foxbody Mustang serves as both a testing ground and training resource for a future project. He plans to apply the insights gained from this current vehicle to a specially built car. Jake also reflects on his recently finished Autocross Week, highlighting how careful planning and preparation contributed to its success.

2: Bryant Morris - '71 Ford Maverick

Bryant Morris is the owner and builder of a 1971 Ford Maverick. We delve into the car's history and the challenges of working with a platform that lacks commercially available handling components. Additionally, we explore the different events he usually takes part in.

1: Introduction to Talbot's Turn Fast Podcast

This is the introduction episode of Talbot's Turn Fast Podcast. I describe my reasons and goals for the podcast along with a some personal background information about myself and my car.