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• "TRACK DAYS" WHY JAMES GAVE UP ON THEM!

  Track days promise unforgettable thrills… and a few nasty surprises. In this episode, James and Ant break down what a track day actually is (vs. driving experiences vs experience days), why instructors and etiquette matter, how fast the costs and consumables add up, and the formats that give the best value — from PalmerSport at Bedford Autodrome to renting prepared cars, and even dipping a toe at the Nürburgring.• Track day vs. experience day: key differences and expectations• Where to go (MSV circuits like Snetterton, Brands Hatch, Donington, Silverstone)• Costs in the real world: tyres, pads, fuel, insurance/excesses• Why rental/corporate days (e.g. PalmerSport) can be better value than using your own car• Etiquette & safety: point-bys, passing zones, open pit lane vs. sessions• Racing Instructor wins: going faster and feeling safer• Nürburgring options: Rent4Ring and ring taxi passenger laps• Our idea of a perfect day, and why the people make it★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube.Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #TrackDay #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #CarCulture #Driving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Car Show That Reveals the Future of Enthusiast Cars

  This week on The Radiator Arms, the trio are back together — James, Ant and Will — to talk about how one of the UK’s best car shows hints at the future of car culture. Helmingham Hall is full of classics, supercars and curiosities, but it also raises the question: what will the next generation of car enthusiasts actually have to be excited about?• Why Helmingham Hall stands out among British car shows• The mix of classics, supercars and EV curiosities on display• What the event says about the future of cars we love — from affordable hot hatches to unobtainable exotics• The rise of retro-styled EVs like the Renault 5 and Microlino• Which cars today could become future classics — Golf R, GR Yaris, Nissan 370Z, Mazda MX-5 and more★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube.Audio versions follow a week later on here!📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #CarCulture #FutureClassics #HelminghamHall #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• We Went To Amsterdam and Found Something Surprising!

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James and Chris wrap up their European road trip with a stop in Amsterdam. From rain-soaked ferry crossings to laps of the Nürburgring, Porsche and BMW museums, and even a surprise detour into Prague, the journey has been packed with cars, culture, and plenty of laughs. But it’s in Amsterdam where things get really interesting — with some of the strangest, smallest, and most surprising cars they’ve ever seen.• Highlights from a 10-day European road trip• Nürburgring laps, Porsche Museum, BMW Museum, and more• Amsterdam’s quirky car scene: Microlino, Carver, and beyond• EV talk: Honda e, BMW i3, and whether James would ever go electric• Oddities and surprises you’ll never see on British roadsWhat unusual cars have you spotted on your travels? Let us know in the comments!★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Chris aka The Fox🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #AmsterdamCars #EuropeanRoadTrip #JayEmmOnCars #Podcast #CarCulture #Nürburgring #BMWMuseum #PorscheMuseum #CarEnthusiast #AutomotiveYouTube #QuirkyCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• For The Love of GERMANY - My Friend's First Time!

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James is joined by Chris for his very first time in Germany – and what better way to experience it than in a Porsche Boxster? Recording from the incredible Motorworld Munich, they share the story of a road trip that takes in some of Germany’s most iconic automotive destinations. From the high-speed thrills of the Autobahn to legendary race tracks and world-class car museums, it’s a first-timer’s adventure full of cars, culture, and a few surprises along the way.• Chris’s first time experiencing Germany’s car culture• Recording at Motorworld Munich – surrounded by supercars, classics, and rare exotics• Lap of the Nürburgring in a race-prepped BMW E36• Porsche Museum, BMW Museum, Hockenheim, and Sinsheim• Autobahn adventures – and why it’s not all about top speed• Great food, great people, and unforgettable cars along the wayHave you done a road trip in Germany? What would be your must-see stops? Let us know in the comments.★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• Chris 'The Fox'🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #GermanRoadTrip #MotorworldMunich #Nürburgring #Autobahn #JayEmmOnCars #Podcast #CarCulture #PorscheMuseum #BMWMuseum #Sinsheim #Hockenheim #Supercars #CarEnthusiast #AutomotiveYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The “Normal” Cars We Love

  In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James,and special Guest Chris, celebrate the “normal” cars that stole our hearts — the everyday heroes, once affordable and accessible, that have since become icons… and in some cases, shockingly expensive. From humble hatchbacks to family saloons, we explore why these cars connected with so many people, and how nostalgia, rarity, and desirability have pushed some values through the roof.• The everyday cars that turned into modern classics• Why some “normal” cars are now worth serious money• The emotional pull of cars we grew up with• How rarity and nostalgia fuel the collector market• Which affordable icons are still within reach — for nowWhat “normal” car would you love to own again? And which ones do you think will be the next to skyrocket in value? Let us know in the comments.★ Featuring:• James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars• And special guest, ChrisThe Radiator Arms Podcasts also feature:• Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring• Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here.📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up✉️ Contact us or submit your car:[email protected]#TheRadiatorArms #NormalCars #CarCulture #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarEnthusiast #ModernClassics #AutomotiveYouTube #AffordableClassics #EverydayIcons #CarCommunity #Hatchbacks #SaloonCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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