The Brakefast Club
A podcast about cars, racing, and other random automotive topics
We're six guys from Chicago who enjoy road trips, autocross, and high performance driving.
April 5th, 2018
Episode 15: One Two Three Fourth
We're back! Kicking off our second season with some winter karting, a completely rebuilt car for Brian, and our first installment of Catastrophe Corner, where we discuss everything that went wrong.
November 20th, 2017
Episode 14: Back to Four Wheels
We announce our winter karting league, Dave buys 2 motorcycles, and we discuss the new Corvette ZR1. Stay tuned for our next episode in Spring 2018.
October 26th, 2017
Episode 13: Unlucky Number 13
The one where everything goes wrong.
October 3rd, 2017
Episode 12: The Yamahonda
In this episode, we catch up on what *actually* happened at GridLife South. We also discuss the ongoing adventure of the drift RX-8 and Dave's new toy.
September 18th, 2017
Episode 11: A Nish Best Served Cold
In this episode we talk about a new addition to the family garage, Nish’s experience at Gridlife South, and what turns Brian on. We apologize in advance for that last one.
August 27th, 2017
Episode 10: Nishful Thinking
Since no one else did anything, we discuss the drift and touge events Nish attended, as well as the events we plan to finish the season with.
August 1st, 2017
Episode 9: Have you met my friend Nish?
Twisty roads, driving mishaps, endangered animals, and two varieties of boating star in this geographically diverse episode spanning from the Smoky Mountains to Chicago to Mackinaw.
June 29, 2017
Episode 8: Bloody Wankel
On this long overdue episode, the guys talk about their experience at Gridlife Midwest, VR racing, and a new car purchase in the group.
May 16th 2017
Episode 7: Auto-Vanual
This week: Spring racecar prep, kit cars, the McLaren 720S, and we test drive the world's fastest van.
April 17th 2017
Episode 6: Shot Rod
This week, the guys talk about the Dodge Demon's official specs, recount their trips to the Smoky Mountains, and discuss their resto-mod dreams.
March 29th 2017
Episode 5: Well, Oil Be Damned!
With racing season just around the corner, the guys talk about how they've been setting up their cars (or in someone's case, setting fire to it). The racing theme continues with heel-toe downshifts, World RX, and Stadium Super Trucks.
March 13th 2017
Episode 4: Goat Rider
It's an incident laden episode this week as The Brakefast Club recounts stories of woe. After discussing Rallycross, off-roading, and DIY mistakes, they chat about how racing mentally affects them.
February 23rd 2017
Episode 3: A Taste of Luxury
This week the club recounts their experience at the Chicago Auto Show, discusses supercars from the Chicago Region SCCA Awards Banquet, and we discuss which vehicles impress the ladies.
February 5th 2017
Episode 2: Reckless Spending
Find out how we got into racing. We also discuss the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the Kia Soul, service vehicles, and stupid car mods.
January 22nd 2017
Episode 1: The Kamikaze Pilot
Join us as we discuss our cars, crash stories, some new cars on the market, and more.
