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The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is a motorsports podcast that shines a light on the people who make racing happen—but rarely get the spotlight.Hosted by Rob Klyver, the show features in-depth conversations with the mechanics, engineers, instructors, fabricators, team managers, and industry insiders who work behind the scenes in professional and grassroots motorsports. While drivers occasionally appear, the focus is on the skilled men and women whose knowledge, craftsmanship, and dedication turn speed into results.Each episode captures personal stories from inside the paddock—career paths, hard lessons learned, technical insights, and unforgettable moments from decades in racing. From historic programs and legendary teams to modern race engineering and driver development, The Mechanicians preserves the human side of motorsports history.Whether you’re a racing fan, a motorsports professional, or simply curious about how racing really works, this podcast delivers authentic stories fr
themechanicians hosts The Mechanicians - Racing Stories, a sports show with 28 episodes published.
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The logistics of racing aren't always glamorous—sometimes they involve dinosaur ramps, sea containers, and a balancing act across time zones. In this third and final installment with Bob Butte, host Rob Klyver dives into
"In part two of our conversation with legendary mechanic Bob Butte, we dive into the high-stakes logistics of the Jim Russell Racing School in the early '80s. Bob shares the harrowing reality of loading cars onto 'dinosa
Part 1 of this three-part series, The Mechanicians – Racing Stories features Bob Butte, the first mechanic student of the legendary Jim Russell Racing School. Bob shares how a passion for racing led him from Midwest SCCA
In Part 1 of this three-part conversation, The Mechanicians – Racing Stories sits down with Bob Butte, the very first mechanic student of the legendary Jim Russell Racing School. Bob shares how a love of racing—sparked b
y Cota-Robles concludes his five-part conversation by revealing the true financial value of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program. He breaks down how the cost of tuition effectively covered the expenses for the raci
Ty Cota-Robles continues this five - part series by discussing the strict confidentiality that governs the motorsports industry, explaining why so many details and stories must be omitted due to Non-Disclosure Agreements
In Part 2 of our conversation, Bob Earl shares unforgettable stories from inside the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School — from pranks and rivalries to hard lessons about teaching, racing, and survival in motorsports.
Ty Cota-Robles continues his conversation with a look at some of the most unique side-projects of his career, including his time converting 800 horsepower Nissan Skylines from right-hand to left-hand drive. Ty emphasizes
In this episode of The Mechanicians Racing Stories, host Rob Klyver speaks with Bob Earl, longtime instructor and former lead instructor at the legendary Bob Bondurant Racing School. Recorded shortly after Bob Bondurant’
Ty Cota-Robles continues his story, recounting a moment of near-disaster at the Jim Russell School when students totaled almost the entire fleet of race cars. This event unexpectedly led to a lucrative job offer for Ty:
This episode features Ty Cota-Robles, a former student and co-worker of the host from the Jim Russell Racing Driver School. Ty shares his inspiring journey from the hands-on Mechanics Training Program to securing a high-
Brent Cusick concludes his interview by diving into the inner workings of an IndyCar team. He shares his experiences working with high-profile drivers like Danica Patrick early in her career and offers insight into the u
In this follow-up interview, Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites (one of the only certified repair stations for the IndyCar series) details his critical role in carbon fiber chassis repair and quality control. B
Formula Atlantic Champion Chris Smith continues his deep dive into the business side of motorsports. This episode examines the factors that led to the bankruptcy and closure of the renowned Jim Russell Racing Driver Scho
Meet Chris Smith, the son of legendary motorsports engineer and author Carroll Smith, as he discusses his family's incredible "ripples in the pond" legacy in racing. Chris reveals the shocking, untold story of why his fa
Seventeen-year-old Porsche GT4 racer Danny Dyszelski has already lived more racing life than most drivers twice his age. From karting at just five years old to flipping open-wheelers at Mid-Ohio, surviving brutal hits, c
Motorsports legend Jacques Couture returns to discuss the dramatic expansion and near-collapse of his racing school empire. He shares the untold story of the legal battle over the Mechanics Training Program (MTP) and the
Motorsports pioneer Jacques Couture shares his origin story: from racing his Morgan to driving a Formula 1 car and having dinner with Enzo Ferrari in Italy. He recounts bringing the Jim Russell Racing Driver School to No
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