Lamborghini Aventador SVJ review, Rennsport Reunion VI, Russian GP and Cadillac returns to Michigan




The Autoweek Podcast show

Summary: On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, host Rory Carroll joins Mike Pryson, Jimmy Pelizzari and Robin Warner to talk about the Formula 1 race in Sochi, Russia -- the Russian Grand Prix. The group talks about the team orders that put Lewis Hamilton in place to win the race and the fallout afterward. The group also talks about the growing problem of junior drivers in the series. Before that, Matt Weaver calls in to discuss the current state of NASCAR, the effect of the Roval and Tanner Gray’s jump from the NHRA to NASCAR. Weaver also has to fend off a dog during his call. After the motorsports section, two-time NHRA U.S. Nationals winner J.R. Todd calls in to talk with Pryson and resident Hoosier Wesley Wren about his life, his transition from a Top Fuel dragster into a Top Fuel Funny Car and his recent trip to Kyle Larson’s wedding. Todd also talks about the Tanner Gray jump from drag racing to circuit racing, but notes all of his friends from the NHRA will support Gray after the transition. After the interview, Graham Kozak and Jake Lingeman hop on mics to navigate Cadillac’s return southeast Michigan, the problems the company faces currently and Cadillac’s recent history. The group also talks about the wildly popular concept cars that never went into production. Before that, Rory talks about his experience at Rennsport VI. Wrapping the show, Lingeman and Warner lead discussions about the Mercedes-AMG GT63 four-door coupe and the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.