The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah corrects the record on his building delays in California; Zack Klapman reviews the new Maserati GranTurismo and Grecale.
Patreon questions include:
Will the Porsche Mission S have special trims (GTS, GT3)?
The ONE thing Maserati needs
Which car company has the biggest price spread?
How to find a Lemons seat
More watch brands working with car companies?
Is track insurance a good idea?
Driving in the U.S. vs abroad
HELP! Cross-shopping: M2 vs Mustang GT vs C7 GS vs 370Z vs Supra
Used: Audi RS3 or F80 M3?
Should people learn to drive in EVs?
How NOT to give racing advice
And more!
Recorded November 4, 2026

SHOW NOTES:

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Matt Farah is back from an 1800 mile road trip in the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. He shares everything about 41 hours in the seat including 2 track days and countless turns on the East coast. Also, many of our cars are broken; a fresh wheel isn't so much anymore; Zack Klapman drove some Maseratis; and Patreon questions include:
Strange ways car companies saved money
Driving skills: Nature or Nurture?
Our WORST story about mechanical sympathy
Can Maserati survive?
Will faceted crystals make a come back on watches?
Watch options at the $5k price.
A car that is good because it's bad?
Help my mom buy a convertible
Why hasn't the aftermarket fixed this?
No lock-out for 2nd gear, why?
Best/worst volume controls
Life after Miata: what to buy?

Recorded November 2, 2026

SHOW NOTES:

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Align Shoes
Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://alignshoe.com. Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale.
DeleteMe
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Truewerk
Go to https://TRUEWERK.COM/tireand use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.
Brian James Trailers
Visit Brian James Trailers at SEMA this week booth #24933 in the Central Hall or check out https://brianjamestrailers.com

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At the second annual Willow Springs Reimagined we sit down with Marino Franchitti (pro driver and Singer's head development driver) to talk about what makes for a good (and bad) test driver, and racing the oddly-shaped Delta Wing (look it up).
Then, the Duke of Richmond Charles Gordon-Lennox. He literally created two of the best events in the world of cars: Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. The Duke is joining the forces of Willow Springs to bring the Goodwood magic to the USA. We cover a lot of ground, from the surprising story of how the original GW came to be, the plans for Willow and a larger vintage series in America.
All that and more.
Recorded October 17, 2026
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Show Notes
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Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos that got the attention of people and brands alike.

He's also a car enthusiast. His bona fides include: racing in spec Miata for several seasons (where he did quite well); modifying exotics; owning a tiny JDM legend; and buying his dream car.
Recorded October 19, 2026
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Show Notes
DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

Fitbod
Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/TIRE

AG1
Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro.
Quince
Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST

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Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan.
Patreon questions include:
How crazy are you about car cleanliness?
Bigger flop: Slate truck or Jaguar Type 01?
Are we OCD about cars we've driven or owned?
What will Doug's Ford GT go for?
How to honeymoon at the Nurburgring
The TST business decision process
Will "old money" style come back to cars?
Setting the perfect driving position: legs or arms first?
Which cars our animals would drive
Reality TV we'd be good at
Is this bad: downsizing from a GR Corolla to a Macan
Best C6 Corvette mods
Will Michelin PS4s work in the cold
And more!
Recorded October 14, 2026


Show Notes
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Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast

Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.

Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Tweet at us!
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