The GAS: An American Cars And Racing Podcast
By: American Cars And Racing
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Automotive
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.
Episodes
How To Sell a $70 Million Ferrari
Jan 09, 2026Mecum 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.
Duration: 00:26:22Secrets of a Formula 1 Photographer
Jan 02, 2026Top 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.
Duration: 00:38:45Cadillac's Colton Herta and Jordan Taylor Are Hunting Rolexes at Daytona
Dec 23, 2025Colton 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.
Duration: 00:24:25The First Off-Road Hypercar Is Coming
Dec 20, 2025Jamal 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."
Duration: 00:25:41What Happened To American Motors?
Dec 12, 2025Gary 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.
Duration: 00:28:10President Trump Falls for Kei Cars and a 'New' 1969 Mustang Debuts
Dec 05, 2025Gary 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.
Duration: 00:34:52Mick Schumacher Tells Us Why He Chose IndyCar and NASCAR Heads to Court
Nov 26, 2025Gary 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.
Duration: 00:25:23Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis on NASCAR and the brand's big January 1 surprise
Nov 21, 2025Tim 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.
Duration: 00:31:49Mark Rushbrook on Ford Racing's Return to Formula 1
Nov 14, 2025Ford 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.
Duration: 00:29:37Is Elon Musk Worth $1 Trillion and What Are the Most 'Made In America' Vehicles?
Nov 07, 2025Gary 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.
Duration: 00:29:37Brenden Queen is coming to save NASCAR in a Ram truck
Oct 31, 2025Gary 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.
Duration: 00:34:52