Land Speed Legends
Conversations with men & women who make land speed racing legendary!
Podcasting since 2022 • 43 episodes
Land Speed Legends
Latest Episodes
SAVE THE SALT: The Legendary Larry Volk discusses the Challenges and Triumphs of Save the Salt, the history of mining and BLM mismanagement of the Bonneville Salt Flats and where the racing community goes from here
The episode explores the critical state of the Bonneville Salt Flats, detailing its history, the effects of mining, and the community's fight for its preservation through initiatives like Save the Salt. The Legendary Larry Volk shares insights ...
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Episode 43
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46:45
THE LEGENDARY ANDREW SINCLAIR: From Offshore Powerboat Racing in New Zealand to Land Speed Racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Andrew Transforms a Valiant Charger into a Racing Marvel and Explores the Highs and Lows of Land Speed Racing
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from the waves of offshore powerboat racing to the straight-line adrenaline rush of land speed racing? Join us as we chat with Andrew Sinclair, a racing enthusiast from New Zealand, whose narrative is a...
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Episode 42
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1:00:50
THE LEGENDARY PAM CURTIS OLSON: From a Bar Encounter to Racing Fame, Pam Masters the Art of Land Speed Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Sharing a Journey Filled with Humor, Camaraderie, and Triumph
What happens when a casual encounter at a bar ignites a lifelong passion for land speed racing and The Bonneville Salt Flats? Meet our legendary guest, Pam Curtis Olson, who transformed from a racing novice to accomplished racer on the Bonnevil...
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Episode 41
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35:48
THE LEGENDARY WAYNE YURTIN: From BMX Beginnings to Breaking Speed Barriers at Bonneville, Wayne Goes from Restoring Corvettes to Racing Them and Gives a Newcomers Perspective to Land Speed Racing
Join us as Wayne Yurtin, the rising star of Bonneville's land speed racing scene, takes us on a thrilling journey fueled by his lifelong passion for speed and mechanics. From his BMX beginnings to mastering the racetrack with Formula Fords and ...
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Episode 40
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24:48
THE LEGENDARY JERRY KUGEL discusses building the first 300 MPH door slammer, setting a world record in 1968 in the Autolite Lead Wedge electric racecar and building a Muroc Roadster that drove to the Bonneville Salt flats then raced over 200MPH!
What ignites a lifelong passion for speed? Let's journey back to the late 1950s and early 1960s, where a 1940 Ford coupe sparked an unquenchable thirst for racing. From joining the Roadrunner's Car Club to the electrifying moment of witnessing ...
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Episode 39
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40:25