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In this episode of CarStuff, Ben and Kurt discuss the amazing adaptations that car companies can make when called upon by circumstance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Race cars often take on some outlandish designs and rule-bending technology in their never-ending quest to go fast. Meet some of the more notable characters in the ragtag gang of unlikely speed demons.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Imagine a mile of open pavement in front of you, and no fear of a speeding ticket or jail time. Seems like a dream, but it’s a reality for drivers at The Texas Mile. Listen in as Scott and Kurt describe why the Texas Mile is such a unique test of speed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

It’s 12.9 miles of test-track that the auto manufacturers love to use as a standard for performance. But why there? Scott and Kurt explore some of the more colorful characteristics of The 'Ring, and fill you in on some tips that you can employ to stay safe if you wish to test your mettle on "The Green Hell". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

We’ve all seen the million-dollar garages that include vehicle turntables, elevators, museum-quality lighting and other fancy, expensive luxuries. Well, since none of us here at CarStuff can afford those extravagances, we’d like to share some inexpensive tips-and-tricks we’ve found to make your garage a more comfortable, and more functional, place to spend some quality time with your vehicle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Ben has returned from his most-recent West Coast trip with plenty of stories from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Calif. Learn all about the founders, Robert and Margie Petersen, the history of the building itself, the $100-million renovation, and, of course, the incredible collection of vehicles that spans over 120 years of automotive history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Scott, Kurt and Ben as they recap their recent visit to the Atlanta Motor Speedway – a 1.54-mile, quad-oval track that has remained on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule since 1960. After a couple laps around the banked turns, the guys were able to get out and examine the track’s well-aged surface and learn from track president, Ed Clark, how it’s remained race-ready for the last 23 years – without a repave. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

The allure of an ultralight aircraft is undeniable. Flying a small, hand-built aircraft off into the Wild Blue Yonder is a dream that many hobbyists have realized. Scott, Ben and Kurt as they talk about the good, the bad and the unusual aspects of ultralight flight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Dashboard-mounted cameras, also known as dash cams, are relatively inexpensive to buy, easy to install and practical to own. Scott, Ben and Kurt as they discuss some of the more rational reasons to own a dash cam, like saving you from insurance scammers, hit-and-run drivers and parking lot vandals. And, as you might expect, they also have a bit of fun talking about some of those crazy dash cam videos out of Russia! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Dashboard-mounted cameras, also known as dash cams, are relatively inexpensive to buy, easy to install and practical to own. Scott, Ben and Kurt as they discuss some of the more rational reasons to own a dash cam, like saving you from insurance scammers, hit-and-run drivers and parking lot vandals. And, as you might expect, they also have a bit of fun talking about some of those crazy dash cam videos out of Russia! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

We all know about Jay Leno’s amazing car collection – he’s a well-known gearhead; but what about some of the other celebrities who are also into cars? They often have the time and money to amass impressive collections, too. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

City governments know them as sharable, dockless mobility devices. The rest of us call them electric scooters. Whether you’re a fan of the micromobility movement or not, you have to it they’ve made us all think differently about our urban transport options. Scott and Kurt as they examine the electric scooter craze, and consider making some quick cash as Bird Catchers or Lime Juicers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

A trip to the junkyard can be a lot of fun, but it can also end in frustration. Scattered parts, missing hardware and needlessly broken components can quickly turn your treasure hunt into a waste of time. Is there a proper way to conduct yourself in a junkyard? Are there tactics you can use that are courteous to other salvage-yard-seekers as they comb through the wrecks? Have a listen as Scott and Kurt discuss the current junkyard scene, and share a few tips regarding appropriate junkyard manners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

A trip to the junkyard can be a lot of fun, but it can also end in frustration. Scattered parts, missing hardware and needlessly broken components can quickly turn your treasure hunt into a waste of time. Is there a proper way to conduct yourself in a junkyard? Are there tactics you can use that are courteous to other salvage-yard-seekers as they comb through the wrecks? Have a listen as Scott and Kurt discuss the current junkyard scene, and share a few tips regarding appropriate junkyard manners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Are stunts perceived as even more dangerous and spectacular if they’re well-promoted and built-up ahead of time? Scott, Ben and Kurt as they ask: What happened to the attention-seekers; the daredevil showmen of the past? Is there a modern stunt performer with the flair and audacity of Evel Knievel? And, has anyone seen The Human Fly? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Are stunts perceived as even more dangerous and spectacular if they’re well-promoted and built-up ahead of time? Scott, Ben and Kurt as they ask: What happened to the attention-seekers; the daredevil showmen of the past? Is there a modern stunt performer with the flair and audacity of Evel Knievel? And, has anyone seen The Human Fly? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Also known as the C8 (8th generation), the 2020 Corvette is Chevrolet’s all-new mid-engine sports car – the one they’ve teased us with for more than 50 years. Is it the best Corvette GM has ever built? Find out what Scott, Ben and Kurt think of the redesigned icon. Plus, Ben announces his Escape. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

Also known as the C8 (8th generation), the 2020 Corvette is Chevrolet’s all-new mid-engine sports car – the one they’ve teased us with for more than 50 years. Is it the best Corvette GM has ever built? Find out what Scott, Ben and Kurt think of the redesigned icon. Plus, Ben announces his Escape. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

If you’ve never witnessed a Bike Life Rideout…well, maybe now is a good time to do a quick search on YouTube. When dozens, or sometimes hundreds, of stunt performing dirt-bike and ATV riders take over the city streets of America’s largest and most-populated urban centers, there’s usually some fallout. Listen-in as Scott, Ben and Kurt discuss their thoughts on the Bike Life scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs

If you’ve never witnessed a Bike Life Rideout…well, maybe now is a good time to do a quick search on YouTube. When dozens, or sometimes hundreds, of stunt performing dirt-bike and ATV riders take over the city streets of America’s largest and most-populated urban centers, there’s usually some fallout. Listen-in as Scott, Ben and Kurt discuss their thoughts on the Bike Life scene. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-rs