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The Dork-O-Motive Podcast

Brian Lohnes
Drag Racing
Nitromethane
World War I
World War II
Liberty V-12
Automotive Engineering
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bahamas Speed Week
Vic Edelbrock
Indy 500
Indoor Drag Racing
Centrifugal Superchargers
Ford Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V8
Hydrazine
American Muscle Cars
Mickey Thompson
NHRA
Bonneville Salt Flats
Don Garlits
Setto Postoian

The Dork-O-Motive Podcast hosted by Brian Lohnes is a research driven, story fueled, mechanically stoked look at the machines, people, and history that make up the modern mechanical world. Whether it's the stories of the men and women who have done amazing things in racing, the machines that roar around tracks and shape the Earth, or some bizarre mechanized history, Dork-O-Motive is here to bring ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes76Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Incredibly, nitro powered drag racing nearly didn't survive the 1970s. It is a story often lost to modern history but it's a harrowing tale of shortages, price escalation, racer intervention, and the survival instincts of racers in Top Fuel and Nitro... more

It was late 1956 and craftsmen in Turin were thrashing to complete the latest, mosrt beautiful, and most complex project they had ever done for Chrysler.

It was a concept car called The Norseman and it was both an exceptional design and a near impos... more

The story of drag racing is typically seen as one defined by insane horsepower. The super fuels, the massive blowers, the acceleration that is unmatched by any wheel driven vehicle on Earth.

 

But that actually isn't the root of the story.

 

The re... more

f there is a story in American motorsports history more compelling than Micke Thompson versus the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I am not sure what it is. The man conquered everything in his path over the course of a titanic career, except Indy.

His i... more

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Brian Lohnes
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 696 ratings
  • At 73 i thought i knew Auto History

    Wow no way these vids are so much Fun great pics

    Better info THIS GUY HAS really taken time to build a great story Great style of presentation ( lets face it some put u too sleep)

    ALWAYS A FUN WATCH

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobcatbob007
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pure perfection in podcast form

    Lohnes you’re a living legend. Love your take on all things dork-o-motive. You’re the breath of fresh air that balances out the vapidness of social media. I also must admit your dulcet tones help to get me to sleep when I’m struggling. Truly appreciate all that you do. Ben

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NSRacing
    Australiaa year ago
  • Mechanical And Human

    Most podcasts are opinions, stories, interviews. Thus is fastidiously researched. What a breath of fresh air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitt Gingrich
    United States2 years ago
  • Additave

    Really interesting, great presentation, keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonn7142
    United States2 years ago
  • So much interesting background info and it makes for a great story. I always look for this historic information.

    Audible
    5
    R. Brant
    United States2 years ago

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Gearheads/engineers particularly enjoy deep-dive histories of machines and racing.
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