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The GAS (AKA: The Gary and Alex Show) is the official podcast of AmericanCarsAndRacing.com. Gary Gastelu and Alex Nunez bring you the latest topics from the world of American automobiles and motorsports through high octane discussions and interviews with racers and industry insiders.
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Gary and Alex head to the New York International Auto Show to check out the latest cars and SUVs from Dodge, Kia, Subaru and others including the amazing Hyundai Boulder SUV.
Chevrolet Corvette Chief Engineer Josh Holder joins Gary and Alex to talk about the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and its all-new 6.7-liter V8; Ford reveals a new Mustang; Ram celebrates America's 250th anniversary and Honda pulls the plug on its U.S.-built EVs.
Shelby American President Gary Patterson joins Gary and Alex to talk about the new Shelby Performance operation that will be cranking out hundreds of pickups every year; Ford reveals the price for the Mustang Dark Horse SC; Rivian does the same for the R2; and minivans are having a moment in the U.S.
Veteran racer Adam Andretti joins Gary and Alex to talk about his first NASCAR Truck Series races with Tricon Garage and what it takes to make it as a driver in motorsports today. Plus, Tesla has a new cheap Cybertruck that's a hit and the Lincoln lineup may be getting a Bronco-based luxury off-roader.
Gary and Alex are joined by Scout Motors Vice President of Strategy and Brand Ryan Decker to talk about the startup US-based truck company's history and future as it prepares to launch a lineup of electric and extended-range electric off-road SUVs. Chuck Schifsky, National Manager of Honda and Acura motorsports also drops in to discuss Honda's new deal with IndyCar to remain an engine supplier for years to come.
Gary and Alex welcome Kaulig Racing driver Mini Tyrrell to the show to talk about winning a ride in the NASCAR Truck Series on Ram''s "Race for the Seat" competition, IndyCar secures its future with new engine deals and Subaru is lowering prices on US-built models?
Gary and Alex unpack the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., the NASCAR Clash gets blasted with snow, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team prepares to launch with a Super Bowl ad and the Nissan Leaf finally gets good.
Gary and Alex discuss the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the kick-off to the NASCAR season at the Clash with thoughts from Wood Brother's Racing's Josh Berry, Tony Stewart's entry in the NASCAR Truck Series and Dodge's potential return to the Cup Series in 2027. Gary also got behind the wheels of the gas-powered Dodge Charger and Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT, while Tesla announced it is discontinuing the Model S, one of the most significant cars in history.
Gary and Alex talk about Ford's takeover of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show with the new Bronco RTR, Mustang Dark Horse SC and a slate of Ford Racing news. Plus, we dig into the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X's record-setting acceleration numbers and the return of NASCAR's Chase championship format.
Mecum Auctions CEO Dave Magers joins Gary and Alex to talk about the Mecum Kissimmee, Fla., event, where more than 4,000 cars are set to be auctioned, including a one-of-a-kind Ferrari that could be worth $70 million or more. Magers explains what goes into selling such a unique vehicle.Plus, Gary and Alex discuss the new "Race for the Seat" reality competition show that will decide who drives for Ram's NASCAR Truck Series team and the upcoming reveal of NASCAR's much-anticipated new championship format for 2026.
Top motorsports photographer Jamey Price joins Gary and Alex to talk about his new book "Racing Unfiltered: A Year in Motorsports Captured on Film," which features photos taken at Formula 1 races, sports car races and premiere classic car events with old novelty 35mm NASCAR film cameras. Jamey also lifts the curtains to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in the life of a professional photographer following the world's top racing series.
Colton Herta and Jordan Taylor are joining forces for Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing at the IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona before Herta heads to Formula 2 and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. They join Gary and Alex to discuss their big plans for 2026 driving for the American brand.
Jamal Hameedi, the engineer behind the Ford F-150 Raptor and 2017 Ford GT, joins Gary and Alex to talk about Hameedi Venturo, the new off-road hypercar company he's launching to build a car "that you can not stop driving."
Gary and Alex welcome filmmaker Joe Ligo to the show to talk about his new documentary series "The Last Independent Automaker," which chronicles the rise and fall of American Motors through interviews with former employees, fans and politician Mitt Romney, who shares memories of when his father George Romney ran the company.
Gary and Alex discuss president Trump's rollback of the Biden era fuel economy standards and newfound love for Japanese kei cars while Revology CEO Tom Scarpello joins the show to talk about the company's 'New' $395,000 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429.
Gary and Alex hear from F1 veteran Mick Schumacher about his move to IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan in 2026 and welcome Fox Sports NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass to the show for an update on the antitrust trial that kicks off on Dec. 1.
Tim Kuniskis -- Ram CEO and head of all the American Stellantis brands -- joins Gary and Alex to talk about Ram's return to NASCAR, where it will have a new driver every week, and the secret new trucks it has on the way. Gary and Alex also discuss the controversy surrounding the 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Cup Series car and the big reveals at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Ford Racing Global Director Mark Rushbrook joins Gary and Alex to talk about the automaker's 2026 season kick-off launch event in Detroit and its much anticipated return to Formula 1 with Red Bull.
Gary and Alex talk about Elon Musk's new pay package, the Made in America Auto Index and welcome Bozi Tatarevic to the show to explain why the NASCAR championship was decided by a blown tire.
Gary and Alex discuss the new Ford Mustang RTR, the growing street performance truck segment and welcome 2025 ARCA Menards Series Champion and new Ram Truck Series driver Brenden Queen to the show.
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