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Feb 2018
1h 16m

270: Rant In Space, Cars From Each Count...

EVERYDAY DRIVER
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Elon shoots off another rocket, only this time with a Tesla Roadster onboard…so naturally, there's a space rant coming. The guys discuss their dream garage with cars from specific countries, and then help Chad in Chicago, IL with ideas for his next car. The podcast wraps up with listener questions that include judging track cornering speeds, lowest expecta ... Show More
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