#givingTuesday
2025-12-02 | PA
Its always hard to ask for help, but we’re reminded every year that it takes a community to make what we do at the GTM available to everyone that enjoys it.
Many believe “podcasts are free” – which is partially true… free to consume – yes – but not free to produce. Countless labor hours, rising production and website hosting costs, and other fees stack up with every article and episode we publish.
And as you’ve heard us say many times before, you can sign up for free on our Patreon, and that there are lots of great extras and bonuses for you to enjoy, but there are folks in our paddock, friends of the show, and sponsors that have gone the extra mile and donated to help support Gran Touring Motorsports, The GTM Clubhouse, and the Motoring Podcast Network (MPN).
We want acknowledge those folks that have supported us this season: Edward Hughes III, Lorie, Preston Lerner, Jim Manley, Dougie Kite, Bill, Jordan DaCosta, Mark Steigerwald, Mike Smith, David Beattie. Lia Lamella, BL, Mwenya Chewe, Deanne Hopings, MiamiMiami47, Austin Belzer, Ruben Sanchez, W215 Motorsport, Marissa Cannon, Andrew Mulrean, Romano Conti, Mike Arrigo, Max Sonderby, Ashley McAnelly, Robert Barr, Mark Shank, Mark Huete, Bob Gillespie, Janet & Brian Worstell, Brett Sonderby, Brian Young, David Scherpf, Andrew Voudouris, BJ Harrington, Sean Roberts, Harry Brill, Rebecca Griffith, Ryan Compton, John Richter, Dr. Gordon Bell, Ron Shurie, and Mike & Chrissy Crutchfield.
CONSIDER UPGRADING YOUR PATREON MEMBERSHIP TODAY! OR JOIN FOR FREE.
Thank you to all the fans, friends and family who support the MPN, and Gran Touring Motorsports. Without you, none of this would be possible!
~Crew Chiefs Eric & Brad!

Giving Tuesday: Support Operation Motorsports
2025-12-02 | PA
Every day, 22 Veterans tragically take their lives. A donation of just $22 to Operation Motorsport can provide a Beneficiary with a recovery opportunity. To learn more, and donate today, be sure to logon to www.operationmotorsport.org or follow them on social @opsmotorsport on Facebook and Twitter, @operationmotorsport on Instagram and operation-motorsport on LinkedIn, if you’d like to personally reach out to Jason please feel free to email him at info@operationmotorsports.org
Check out the PODCAST EPISODE / MAGAZINE ARTICLE about OpMo.

Audi Club’s Premier Winter Driving Experience
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-21 | PA
Audi Club North America invites you to experience the ultimate winter driving adventure in the heart of the Austrian Alps—an exclusive opportunity created just for our members. (If you’re not yet a member, join the Club today!)
Join us this January for the Seefeld Winter Driving Experience—one of Audi Club’s premier international events, blending world-class instruction, precision driving, and unforgettable alpine scenery.
Get behind the wheel of two of Audi’s most thrilling performance vehicles:

The Audi S5 Avant — a model not offered in North America
The RS e-tron GT performance — Audi’s most powerful and fastest-accelerating production vehicle to date, with 912 hp

The journey begins in Munich, a city rich in history, art, and architecture, before continuing to the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt for an immersive educational experience. From there, travel to the picturesque resort village of Seefeld-in-Tirol, where expert Audi AG instructors will lead two full days of snow and ice training—from ABS braking and accident avoidance to power slides and full-circuit timed laps.
Blending luxury, alpine charm, and camaraderie among fellow Club members, this educational winter journey is designed to inspire—while delivering an unforgettable driving experience for Audi enthusiasts.

Your Experience: At a Glance
When: Saturday, January 17–Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Cost: $4,000 USD per person
What’s Included:

Use of the Audi S5 Avant and RS e-tron GT performance
Training by team of world-class Audi AG instructors
Three nights in 4-star accommodations
All meals as outlined in the itinerary (view full schedule here)
Curated educational experiences at Audi Forum Ingolstadt
Includes guided Audi factory production tour, Museum Mobile tour, and Audi Tradition experience

Click below to view additional tour details, a comprehensive itinerary, and other important information.

Reserve Your Seat
Availability is limited for this unforgettable experience. To reserve your seat or request more information, please email stephanie.dipilla@audiclubna.org.

Deposit required to reserve: $1,500 USD per person (applied toward the total cost of the trip)

We look forward to sharing this remarkable educational journey with you!
Sincerely,
Audi Club North America

The Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring
2026-03-21 | Simeone Foundation, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
24 historic racing sports cars. 7 live demonstration programs. 12 hours tracing the arc of the 12 Hours of Sebring, from its earliest days through the machines and drivers that defined endurance racing.
Every car on the schedule will be demonstrated live, with programs running every two hours from 10am to 10pm. Between demos, catch a live check-in from Sebring with Harry Hurst, interviews with drivers including Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman, a live conversation with drivers that raced Sebring, and more. The actual 12 Hours of Sebring will be broadcast on ten screens throughout the day.
Food and drink available on site. Admission is $20 for ages 14 and up. Kids under 14 are free. One ticket gets you the full day. Overflow parking available across the street.
TICKETS
Advance purchase recommended for convenience. Day-of tickets also available at the door (card/electronic payment only, no cash). Questions? Visit simeonemuseum.org or call 215-365-7233

Speed Kings: Meet Marci McGuinness
2026-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA, 17372, United States
Join us at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, for a screening of Break/Fix guest Marci McGuiness‘ film “The Speed Kings” at 11am, following by a round table discussion about Board Track racing in western PA. More details can be found at https://emmr.org/schedule/

Blind Logic Screening: Celebrate an Inspirational Story
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307, United States
It is our pleasure to invite you, family, & friends, and colleagues to our special screening in Rochester of our award-winning documentary, “Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story.” This inspirational film celebrates the triumph of the human spirit through automotive history.
This remarkable documentary chronicles the inspirational life of Ralph Teetor, a blind American visionary and automotive pioneer who overcame unthinkable odds to leave a lasting impact on the automotive industry. As Ralph famously stated in 1945, “I am not handicapped because I never considered myself so.”
Emmy Award winners Jeff Daniels & Mike Rowe bring his story to life. The film features renowned trailblazers in the automotive world. The 90-minute film will be followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker.
Don’t miss this one night only screening: It’s free!
See how a blind Ralph Teetor invented CRUISE CONTROL!
Rochester Hills Public Library:
Monday, April 27th, 6:30pm, Multipurpose Room.
Register for the film: https://events.getlocalhop.com/blind-logic-the-ralph-r-teetor-story-documentary-screening/event/CiKRukrLnm/
We hope to see you there!

Design Invitational 2026
2026-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | ArtCenter College of Design, 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
ArtCenter College of Design, where a good number of the world’s auto designers are trained, has finalized the program for the 2026 Design Invitational, a show which has been the College’s annual exhibition of important and iconic vehicles ranging from timeless classics to groundbreaking concepts.
It takes place at the hillside campus, 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103 on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sculpture Garden of the College’s historic Hillside Campus. First established in 2001 as Car Classic, this year’s exhibition places a special focus on Italian design and features with more than 65 vehicles, including cars, motorcycles and even an aircraft, from the ArtCenter community and private collections.
For automotive and design enthusiasts, the 2026 Design Invitational is a world-class, expertly curated transportation design showcase. I think this show is extremely useful because it’s where students of the College’s acclaimed Transportation
Design program, can meet designers and collectors, and study important vehicles up close— from rare historic cars to the latest in modern design, including significant examples by ArtCenter faculty and alumni. “Design Invitational is the ultimate fusion event,” says Transportation Design Chair Marek Djordjevic (BS 91 Transportation). “It brings together multiple generations of design and gives students and the public a unique opportunity to see the past, present and future as a continuum.”
The marques will span eight decades, and include such celebrated marques of Alfa Romeo, DeTomaso, Ducati, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia, and some of the older cars mentioned that will be there are the 1952 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT, one of the cars that defined the modern grand tourer; a 1960 Porsche 356 Zagato Speedster, a rare fusion of German engineering and Italian design; and one of fewer than 10 surviving examples of a 1969 Fiat Michelotti Shellette.
Additional highlights of the exhibition include ArtCenter alumni and faculty members Nikita and Iliya Bridan’s “Dropped Alfa,” a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 the brothers modified into an off-road vehicle after the original vehicle suffered a 6-foot drop off a flatbed truck; a 2026 Pebble Flow, a 25-foot all-electric travel trailer designed by alumnus Page Beerman; and a mockup of alumnus Brad Kappel’s Cirrus Vision SF50, the world’s first certified single-engine personal jet that has a cruising speed of 300 knots and a cabin that seats up to seven.
A full list of vehicles will be added prior to the event on the ArtCenter Design Invitational event page, though the final lineup is subject to change.
ArtCenter’s 2026 Design Invitational is open to the public. Tickets are $35 each; children 18 and under are free. Parking is free, but is first-come, first-served.
Spectator tickets are $35. If you still want to enter a car, you can contact them.
call 626 396-2573 or 626 396-2200

Porsche Parade 2026
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-14 | Lake Placid Olympic Center, 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
PCA Potomac – Phase 2 Registration for Porsche Parade Opens Wednesday, April 15 at noon ET; Member Badges Order Window Opens (April 15 – May 15)

If you haven’t already registered for Porsche Parade, PCA’s biggest event of the year, don’t wait! Phase 1 Registration (Entry and Housing) will reopen with Phase 2 Registration (Events, Tours, and Banquets) on Wednesday, April 15, at noon ET! Tickets to events and tours sell out SUPER quickly. Make sure you register early and have information on hand, such as meal selections, tshirt sizes for volunteers, competitive event selection for each participant, birthdates of children attending, PCA membership number of co-entrants, your Porsche license plate and brand of tires, and trailer details, as applicable.

Porsche Parade is PCA’s biggest event of the year! While attending the 2026 Porsche Parade, you and your family will be able to experience all that Lake Placid and the Adirondack Mountains have to offer. Let’s head north to represent Potomac in style!
When: June 14–20, 2026
Where: Lake Placid, NY
Registration Opens: January 28 at 12 noon ET
The “hub” of the 2026 Porsche Parade will be the Lake Placid Olympic Center. The Center will host Banquets, Parade Platz, Concours d’Elegance, Concours Prep, Vendor Village, Car Wash, Tech Tactics, PCA Juniors @ Parade, Art Show, RC cars, and more. Don’t miss competitive events like Autocross, TSD Rally, Gimmick Rally, Golf Tournament, 5K, SIM Racing, and much more!
The Entrant Fee for the 2026 Porsche Parade is $300, which includes one primary entrant and one co-entrant.

24 Heures du Simeone: The Americans at Le Mans
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Simeone Foundation, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
Experience the machines, the legends, and the legacy of America’s greatest heroes at the world’s most demanding race. More details coming soon!

4th Annual Car Show and Shine
2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Danville, 115 East Prospect Ave, Danville, CA, United States
Whether you’re bringing your pride and joy to the show or just rolling through to see the Bay Area’s best rides — this event brings the heat with classics, exotics, customs, and cruisers.

All proceeds benefit A Brighter Day, supporting teen mental health and suicide prevention.

Concours at Copshaholm
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
July 10-11, 2026 mark the days for the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm in South Bend, Indiana. With a host of notable featured guests and a location that’s spectacularly inviting, the Concours proves each year to be memorable and well worth the return.

Not to mention the vehicles that attend, ranging from classic era machines to racing cars to everything in between – and this year, that includes vehicles from the Concours d’Lemons, a fun-loving group of car enthusiasts who are bent on not taking anything too seriously.
This offers a fun, even zany balance to the overall Concours vibe. Take a look here, and if you’re in or around South Bend, Indiana, stop on by.

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 1
2026-07-25 | iRacing
A six-round iRacing endurance championship built around 2.4-hour races, two-driver teams, live race control, and multiclass LMP2 and Porsche Cup competition. More information at https://enduroverse.com/sim

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 2
2026-08-08 | iRacing

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 3
2026-08-22 | iRacing

L’oe Show 2026
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-06 | Downtown Pottstown, Pottstown, PA, United States
Audi Club North America is thrilled to be part of L’OE Show in historic downtown Pottstown, PA — a must-attend event for any automotive enthusiast. The event uniquely blends car culture with community spirit, featuring a range of activities, pop-up stores, and displays, including Audi, Porsche, and VW.
Look for Our Team:
Keep an eye out for our Audi Club staff participating during the first few days of the event. When you spot us, swing by for a chat — we’ll be sure to share a sticker or decal with you! Here are some of the activities we’ll be attending:

Audi Meet: Saturday, September 5: Sly Fox Brewing | 12-4pm
Show: Sunday, September 6: Meet up with Audi Club Eastern PA

Also, be sure to visit the Audi Club North America booth at L’oe Show on Sunday! We’ll have Audi Club-branded swag and limited collectible items for sale.
Get a glimpse of what’s to come by reading about last year’s show in our blog post here.
We look forward to seeing you there, celebrating our shared passion for great cars in a great town. Drive safely, and let’s make this a weekend to remember!

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 4
2026-09-05 | iRacing

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 5
2026-09-19 | iRacing

2.4 Hour MultiClass Championship - Round 6
2026-10-03 | iRacing
