Fuel for the Future

“Fuel for the Future” is your journey into automotive history, passion, and innovation. Driven by America’s Automotive Trust and hosted by Michael May, this is the go-to podcast for car enthusiasts, history buffs, tech aficionados, and anyone with a love for the open road. Each episode takes you on a unique exploration of the ever-evolving world of automobiles - from vintage classics that shaped our past to communities of car enthusiasts, and the designs fueling our future. Our stories and interviews feature industry leaders, rising innovators, and car enthusiasts who drive the automotive world forward. “Fuel for the Future” is more than a podcast; it’s a global community united by a shared passion for all things automotive. Start your engines and join us for an exhilarating ride through the captivating timeline of automotive history and innovation. Learn more about America’s Automotive Trust at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/ Presented by State Farm Insurance Produced by Convergent Content Theme Music by Matt Glass

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Episodes

Curating Automotive History

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

Tuesday Oct 01, 2024

Walter Franco is a lifelong automotive enthusiast and curator at LeMay: America’s Car Museum. With a deep passion for cars, from modifying them to working in automotive design, Walter now brings his expertise to one of the world's largest car museums. In this episode, we explore how his love for automotive history shapes his approach to curating. 
 
“Fuel for the Future” is presented by State Farm Insurance, Driven By America’s Automotive Trust, and hosted by Michael May.
https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
 
 
Produced by Convergent Content, LLC
Theme Music by Matt Glass

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024

Jay Gillotti is an automotive writer, and his newest book "Porsche Decades" is an introduction to Porsche history from 1875 to 2023. It is written and designed for new Porsche owners, new Porsche club members, or those new to learning about the brand's amazing history. Jay has contributed to several automotive books, the Porsche Club of America’s magazine, Panorama, and is the author of "Gulf 917".
Purchase Jay's Books:
https://www.daltonwatson.com/Jay-Gillotti-author-biography-s/2028.htm
https://www.amazon.com/Gulf-917-Jay-Gillotti/dp/1854432990
 
 
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at Americasautomotivetrust.org
 
 

Sunday Jun 30, 2024

On this day in automotive history, the first production Corvette was built on June 30, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. Today we discuss the history and evolution "America's Sports Car", and its early relationship and competition with the Ford Thunderbird. 
With Special Guest Brian Corey from automotivehistory.org 
 
“Fuel for the Future” is presented by State Farm Insurance, Driven By America’s Automotive Trust, and hosted by Michael May.
https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
Produced by Convergent Content, LLC
Theme Music by Matt Glass

Peter Nelson Automotive Writer

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024

Peter Nelson has the perfect job for a car enthusiast, that of an automotive writer. He's been a staff writer for TheDrive.com, Hotcars.com, Donut Media and much more. His love to drive, learn, and explore the automotive world is contagious. 
Learn more about Peter at;
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/16vpete/
Muckrack: https://muckrack.com/peterjnelsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenelson/
 
Fuel for the Future is driven by America's Automotive Trust, presented by State Farm Insurance, and hosted by Michael May. Learn more about americasautomotivetrust.org.

Tuesday May 28, 2024

John Naderi aka "Nads" is a highly accomplished creative director in the automotive content space well known for his work with Hoonigan, Motor Trend TV's Super Street Garage, and so much more. On today's episode we discuss a variety of subjects including JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) and his origin story.
Learn more at https://www.johnnaderi.com/about and find Nads on instagram @nadsynads
 
"Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at americasautomotivetrust.org. 
 
Produced and hosted by Michael May

Tuesday May 14, 2024

Passionate classic car auctioneer Yvette VanderBrink joins the show to discuss her business, classic car auctions, and barn finds. 
"Fuel for the Future" is driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/
 
VanderBrink Auctions:
https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPtpVh96Zz3uWu2ofGqry0w
 

RWB Porsche

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

We dive into the world of bespoke automotive art with a special focus on RWB - Rauh-Welt Begriff - a unique Porsche customization style pioneered by the captivating Akira Nakai. Join us as we sit down with a passionate young car enthusiast, Simon Wood, who recently experienced the magic of Nakai-san first-hand, transforming his Porsche 911 into a stunning RWB masterpiece. Discover the craft behind these personalized creations and how they embody a blend of Japanese car culture and classic German engineering. 
 
The build was recently undertaken live at LeMay: America’s Car Museum in Washington State, and the Porsche is currently on display there for the public. 
 
See Simon’s car on instagram @woah_wood
Photographers:
@persbecktive
@nokells_image
@gallatin_images
@chindackenese.m
@holden.media
@threeseven.media
 
"Fuel for the Future" is driven by America's Automotive Trust. Learn more at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/

Monday Apr 01, 2024

Amanda and Christine Barker are picking up the torch in honor of their late father, Steve Barker, a beloved car collector, racer, and enthusiast. Steve was the heart and soul behind weekly gatherings at "Barker's Barn". Amanda and Christine are working to continue the legacy by hosting gatherings at the barn, organizing car shows, and more. On this episode of “Fuel for the Future” we learn about how these two sisters’ lives have changed, and how they find themselves more ingrained into a car community than they ever imagined. 
Learn more!
Instagram @barkersbarn
Facebook Barker’s Barn
YouTube www.YouTube.com/@barkersbarn
Website www.BarkersBarn.com
 
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. Hosted by Michael May.
Learn about Securing America’s Automotive Heritage at
www.americasautomotivetrust.org

Monday Mar 11, 2024

“The Dealer: How One California Dealership Fueled the Rise of Ferrari Cars in America” covers the rise and fall of the US’ top Ferrari dealership in the 1970s and ‘80s. Author Jim Ciardella befriended Brian Burnett who co-founded the dealership, and creates a riveting account that you’d only expect from a Hollywood movie. Brian’s passion for cars is clear and inspired Jim to tell the story.
Visit https://jimciardella.com or https://www.amazon.com/Dealer-California-Dealership-Ferrari-America/dp/1633887553 to buy the book! 
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. Hosted by Michael May. 
Learn about Securing America’s Automotive Heritage at 
www.americasautomotivetrust.org

"Cars Yeah" host Mark Greene

Friday Feb 23, 2024

Friday Feb 23, 2024

What is a car enthusiast? No one is more qualified to discuss this topic than the host of "Cars Yeah". The podcast has over 2000 interviews with every kind of automotive enthusiast possible. Mark brings years of experience and a sincere passion for cars to the show. 
 
Visit Cars Yeah at carsyeah.com
Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cars-yeah/id887248255
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carsyeah/
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. Hosted by Michael May.
www.americasautomotivetrust.org

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