Tormenting Tarmac
Tormenting Tarmac
Jorge Aquino
Welcome to Tormenting Tarmac. A podcast for automotive enthusiasts who enjoy discussing more than just the 0-100 times. It’s dedicated to the people that just enjoy the journey instead of worrying how quickly you’ll arrive at the destination. You’ll hear us discussing a wide variety of topics from our favorite types of cars, our appreciation of motorsport, our love of driving and much more. We welcome you to join us and torment the tarmac. Please enjoy!
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 197: The Velocity Invitational is BACK! featuring Ali Hoff and Dylan Orluck
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by good friends to the show Ali Hoff (President of Partnerships at the Velocity Invitational) and Dylan Orluck of DuPont Registry.We are also joined by friend to the show Gian Paolo Scorzo for a small bit of time but he had to hop off for an emergency. GP will be featured again on another episode in the very near future. After a 20 month wait, the Velocity Invitational made its grand return to Sonoma Raceway in late May and Ali and Dylan were boots on the ground for the entire weekend. We go behind the scenes of the weekend of, plus everything it takes to put on this enormous task of an event. Additionally, Dylan attended Retromobile in Paris and it basically changed the way he looks at automotive events. All that and much more on this episode.Enthusiasts never die!
Jul 3
1 hr 10 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 196: The market manipulation of 2026 featuring Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren
What is going everyone and welcome back to TT. This week I am joined by two of my oldest guests, Alex Sczudlo and Steven Ren. We pick up a little bit on the Ferrari Luce discussion and debate whether or not it’s truly meant for the Chinese market, Alex has tripled her mileage on her Vantage, Steven still truly needs a Murci and we get Steven’s side of the story on how he proposed to Alex last fall. All that plus we point the differences between 2023 car market bubble and the one in 2026.It’s always a treat to have Steven and Alex and I hope you all enjoy.
Jun 26
1 hr 41 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 195: Camaro SS vs Turbo 1LE, which is better? Featuring Ron and Rechelle Morris
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by my good friend and original co-founder of Tormenting Tarmac, Ron Morris and his lovely wife Rechelle.If you are familiar with the history of this podcast, you will remember this used to be a two man show. Ron is back for his yearly appearance and we are here to have fun. We chat about how funny the car market is, whether or not buying a Camaro turbo 1LE is a better track car than the bigger brother the Camaro Super Sport and fast mid 2000's SUVs.It is always a treat to have my brother hop on as well as Rechelle who is also family. Please enjoy this little throwback style episode.Enthusiasts never die!
Jun 19
1 hr 35 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 194: The Ferrari Luce situation featuring Rae Roberts and Michael McCarthy
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I welcome back my friends race car driver Michael McCarthy and automotive artist Rae Roberts back to the show.We are chatting a lot but in particular we discuss in detail the BMW M3 CS with a 6 speed and Rae and I's differences with BMW's current product, and the 3 of us giving our candid thoughts regarding the brand new Ferrari Luce. And boy do we have thoughts.Enjoy Rae, Michael and myself on TT 194.Enthusiasts never die!
Jun 12
1 hr 48 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 193: Should RWB be compared to Guntherwerks and Singer? Featuring Sam McKay and Kayla Rundle
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! Apologies for the small hiatus, work and family got a little busy but we are back.This week, I am joined by my good friends, the recently married Sam and Kayla McKay aka Kayla Rundle and we are just catching up and having great car culture conversation while we are at it. We discuss how Sam's been adding miles to the LS swapped E30 and wants to restart the project on the olive green E30, Kayla's Camaro updates and her upcoming trip to Palm Springs with BMW and Continental tires. Plus we have an interesting chat as to whether or not RWB should be compared to hot rod specialists Gunther Werks and ReImagined by Singer. And lastly, Kayla tries to convince Sam and I that the LS E30 is a great cannonball car option. All that and so much more on the 193rd installment of TT. You can find Sam's company Detail Club on instagram @detailclubaz and Kayla's youtube channel is @kaylarundle.Enthusiasts never die!
May 31
1 hr 49 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 192: Is the restomod world oversaturated? Featuring Zack Klapman
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, old friend to the show Zack Klapman of the Smoking Tire joins me on the road to 200 episodes. We are chatting about the F355 Evoluto, whether the restomod world is oversaturated, his thoughts on the G87 M2 CS and Zack tells us about his amazing time competing in his very first WRL race! As always, I am grateful for Zack's time and his friendship to our show over the years. Please make sure to check out everything the Smoking Tire featuring himself and Matt Farrah.Enthusiasts never die!
May 15
1 hr 55 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 191: Archiving Phoenix car culture featuring Phaulner
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, it is my privilege to welcome back Phaulner to the show!Who is Phaulner? Well, he kinda knows everything happening in the Scottsdale car scene. What does he do? A lot! But he actually does a ton of social media content covering everything here in the Valley. And he is a good friend to the pod. We chat about his Car week escapades of chasing Ed Bolian who was flying in a 911 R, surviving hurricanes in a Raptor, the ideal cannonball car, what is the key to having a great car purchase and so much more.It is indeed a treat to have recorded this with Phaulner. Please find him on socials @phaulner and check out his YT channel. Enthusiasts never die!
May 8
1 hr 56 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 190: Saving the world one Raptor at a time featuring Jake Woods
This week on TT, I welcome back old friend to the show, car photographer and all around car nerd Jake Woods. We discuss Raptor and TRX prices getting out of hand, we go way too deep on fuel in particular, why F1 should go back to V8’s and V10’s and so much more!
May 2
1 hr 55 min
Tormenting Tarmac Episode 189: The Savants of the square table featuring Greg Ochser, Payam Bipar and Dave Ochser
What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by my good brothers Greg "the Ace" Ochser, Payam Bipar and Big Dave Ochser.The boys are smoking delicious cigars in Garage Mahal at the Ochser residence and we are having a great conversation of the brand new GT3 SC. Where does it fit in the line up, who is it for, why was it made and so much more! It is always a treat to have my boys on the show and have great conversations.Enthusiasts never die!
Apr 24
1 hr 5 min
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