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BACKBONE | A BFGoodrich Garage Podcast

BACKBONE | A BFGoodrich Garage Podcast

By The BFGoodrich Garage

BFGoodrich® Tires endures as a brand and a culture because of the people. Here, we talk to the people who put themselves in the hands of the rubber we make: racers, the builders, the grassroots enthusiasts.
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S01E08: The Pits

BACKBONE | A BFGoodrich Garage PodcastDec 15, 2019

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S01E09: The Worst Thousand

S01E09: The Worst Thousand

In 2016, the Performance Team drove two BC cars in the Baja 1000. However, this year, almost everyone on the team got sick. Some folks couldn't race; some chose to get sick in the car; but at the end the BC teams took home a 1-2 finish in their class.

Dec 30, 201938:44
S01E08: The Pits

S01E08: The Pits

The Baja 1000 is rightly focused on racing, but to get from start to finish, you need a support system. The BFG Pits — a mostly volunteer crew of mechanics, engineers, and enthusiasts — have been that support system for years. We talk with Bob Bower, the founder of the pit support network, as well as Nate Hunt, who currently oversees the pits.

Dec 15, 201943:32
S01E07: Saved By Dirt

S01E07: Saved By Dirt

"Crossover" is a dirty word when it comes to vehicles, but for BFGoodrich® Tires Performance Team members, it means the opportunity to drive one of the toughest races on Earth. Bud Brutsman, Brian Finch, Kyle Tucker, and Andrew Comrie-Picard join us to talk about what it's like to go from driving on tarmac to driving in Baja.

Nov 29, 201939:26
S01E06: Class Is In Session

S01E06: Class Is In Session

Just because you can get your car pointed down the highway doesn't mean you know how to drive. On this episode, we're joined by a few folks who know how to teach the art of driving: Terry Earwood, chief instructor at the Skip Barber Racing School; Mike Johnson, the owner of Evolution Performance Driving School; and Dan McKeever, president of the Ford Performance Racing School.

Nov 15, 201933:31
S01E05: The Streets Are Calling

S01E05: The Streets Are Calling

Brian Finch, James Lin, and Pedro Murillo join us to talk about the allure of building for the street, not to mention building communities around cars.

Oct 30, 201937:03
S01E04: The Grassroots, Pt. 2

S01E04: The Grassroots, Pt. 2

Grassroots means many things to many people. In this episode, we hear from a gamut of racers: off-road and on-road; inexperienced and experienced; weekend autocrossers and trophy truck drivers. As it turns out, grassroots isn't just about resources. It's an attitude and a mindset. 

Oct 15, 201930:18
S01E03: The Grassroots, Pt. I

S01E03: The Grassroots, Pt. I

BFGoodrich® Tires built its reputation by being a friend of the racer — especially the little guys. Peter Calhoun, BFGoodrich® Tires' motorsports marketing director, joins us to talk about his role.

Sep 24, 201927:14
S01E02: Wheel Women

S01E02: Wheel Women

When we're little, everyone plays in the dirt — boys and girls. Charlene Bower and Sara Price talk about how they — and other women in the automotive industry — are making sure that's still the case.

Sep 24, 201921:15
S01E01: The Beginning

S01E01: The Beginning

The 1970s formed the backbone of BFGoodrich® Tires' modern legacy and reputation. Tires mattered, but people mattered more. On this episode, Bob Bower, Jeff Cummings, and Richard Winchester join us to talk about their role in the beginning.

Sep 13, 201927:26