Nurburgring Expert Explains Why Time Attack Is So Different!

December 09, 2024 in Youtubers

Misha Charoudin, youtuber, racing driver and Nurburgring expert tells me about some of the intricacies of Time Attack after his trip to Australia with the Ioniq 5 N.

Enjoy,

Sam

From Vlogs to Racing: Misha Charoudin's Journey to Founding Vulcan Alpha

December 09, 2024 in Youtubers

Misha Charoudin is a Nürburgring-based Youtuber and now racing driver. He started out filming videos at the track and has progressed to the point where he now films videos of himself driving multiple cars daily at the 'Ring. Misha shares in-car driving, vlogs and lots of behind the scenes footage of car setups, local culture etc.

In addition, Misha is the CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Alpha, a company that designs and produces high-performance car parts focused on aerodynamics, such as wings and splitters. Known for his approachable style and deep knowledge of motorsport, Misha's videos attract millions of fans worldwide, establishing him as one of the most prominent Nürburgring content creators.

https://www.vulcan-alpha.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@mgcharoudin

https://www.instagram.com/mgcharoudin/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Misha Charoudin and His Journey

04:57 The Rise of Boosted Boris

09:54 Content Creation at the Nürburgring

15:11 The Challenges of Driving and Filming Cars

19:52 The Evolution of Apex and New Ventures

35:18 Reflections on Apex and Future Endeavors

41:12 Memorable Driving Experiences and Lessons Learned

46:25 The Birth of a New Company: Vulcan Alpha

55:20 Experiences in Australia: Racing and Community Support

01:01:56 The Changing Landscape of Automotive Media and Influence

01:09:24 Future Aspirations and Diversifying Ventures

01:10:51 Expanding Horizons and Regrets

01:11:47 The Dream Track Car

01:12:44 The Essence of Driving

01:14:09 The Challenge of Content Creation

01:16:05 Building Unique Projects

01:17:30 Favourite Car Builders and Projects

01:19:24 Understanding Time Attack Racing

01:21:15 The Evolution of Car Builds

01:24:11 5 Questions

The Story of KALMAR Automotive with Jan Kalmar

December 09, 2024 in Porsche, Resto-Mod

Jan Kalmar is the founder of KALMAR Automotive and a lifelong petrolhead. Based in Denmark, Jan has dedicated his life to automotive innovation, combining his love for fast cars and endurance racing with a passion for building rugged vehicles. Jan has set some crazy long distance records and has a real passion for adventure drives. Kalmar Automotive specialises in bespoke restomod Porsches for road, off-road and track.

https://kalmarautomotive.com/home/

https://www.instagram.com/kalmarautomotive/

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Jan Kalmar and His Passion for Cars

02:27 The Journey of Building Cars and Racing

04:54 Long-Distance Driving Adventures and World Records

10:09 Challenges and Lessons from Extreme Driving Experiences

13:27 Planning and Logistics for Long Road Trips

24:39 The Philosophy of Adventure and Risk in Driving

36:41 The Capabilities of the Cayenne in Off-Roading

43:31 Building Off-Road 911s and the Evolution of Adventure Cars

51:14 The Shift from Track Racing to Adventure Driving