This week, Shift reveals the disconnect between professional drivers/racing drivers and the mainstream media, why he decided to get on YouTube and other similar platforms, how social media fails to cultivate a constructive space for newcomers to learn about performance driving, the misrepresentation of good driving from car journalists and influencers, what emboldens young people to drive recklessly on public roads, the need for manufacturer-backed programs to incorporate qualified profession...
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This week, Shift reveals the disconnect between professional drivers/racing drivers and the mainstream media, why he decided to get on YouTube and other similar platforms, how social media fails to cultivate a constructive space for newcomers to learn about performance driving, the misrepresentation of good driving from car journalists and influencers, what emboldens young people to drive recklessly on public roads, the need for manufacturer-backed programs to incorporate qualified profession...
Three powerhouses in the car and motorcycle community, Jimmy Xie, Nate Rodriguez, and Cora Goodwin, are gathered this week to examine the history and morality of mustard cutting, double laning, canyon etiquette, etc. Through a critical lens, they debate about whether or not popular social media accounts like Supercar Fails, carsleavingmeets, and The Touge Police are helping the car community effectively. Furthermore, Jimmy, Nate, and Cora speculate on the true intention of The Touge Police an...
Sociology of Cars Podcast
This week, Shift reveals the disconnect between professional drivers/racing drivers and the mainstream media, why he decided to get on YouTube and other similar platforms, how social media fails to cultivate a constructive space for newcomers to learn about performance driving, the misrepresentation of good driving from car journalists and influencers, what emboldens young people to drive recklessly on public roads, the need for manufacturer-backed programs to incorporate qualified profession...
