Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys
@deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social
A motorsport history podcast focusing on racing's forgotten scandals and tragedies. Hosted by Elizabeth Blackstock
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How one Texas race team SAVED General Motors from the Corvair
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What do Jim Hall, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Stirling Moss have in common?
They all went to bat for the Chevrolet Corvair:
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They all went to bat for the Chevrolet Corvair:
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This week's Substack is a reflection on François Cevert (yes again)
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week's Substack is a reflection on François Cevert (yes again)
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deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/scattered-...
Stirling Moss: the best #F1 driver to never win a championship? 🤔🏆
A nasty accident forced Moss to retire at the height of his career, yet he remains one of the first men to pave the way for turning a driver image into a personal brand.
A nasty accident forced Moss to retire at the height of his career, yet he remains one of the first men to pave the way for turning a driver image into a personal brand.
October 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Stirling Moss: the best #F1 driver to never win a championship? 🤔🏆
A nasty accident forced Moss to retire at the height of his career, yet he remains one of the first men to pave the way for turning a driver image into a personal brand.
A nasty accident forced Moss to retire at the height of his career, yet he remains one of the first men to pave the way for turning a driver image into a personal brand.
Have a photo of Jackie Stewart giving François Cevert a piggy back ride for these trying times
September 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Have a photo of Jackie Stewart giving François Cevert a piggy back ride for these trying times
Are races that take place on a full moon ACTUALLY crazier than normal? 🌕 🤔
#f1 #formula1 #motorsporthistory #motorsport #indycar
#f1 #formula1 #motorsporthistory #motorsport #indycar
September 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Are races that take place on a full moon ACTUALLY crazier than normal? 🌕 🤔
#f1 #formula1 #motorsporthistory #motorsport #indycar
#f1 #formula1 #motorsporthistory #motorsport #indycar
This week's DPTJ Substack kicks off a multi-part series uncovering McLaren Racing's history as the team pursues its latest #F1 championship.
And there's nowhere better to start than with Bruce McLaren himself!
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And there's nowhere better to start than with Bruce McLaren himself!
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September 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This week's DPTJ Substack kicks off a multi-part series uncovering McLaren Racing's history as the team pursues its latest #F1 championship.
And there's nowhere better to start than with Bruce McLaren himself!
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/bruce-mcla...
And there's nowhere better to start than with Bruce McLaren himself!
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/bruce-mcla...
September 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We may see a return of #F1 to Africa in the near future, so let's take a look back in time at the Tripoli circuit that hosted some of the continent's first Grand Prix racing!
#motorsport #motorsporthistory #formula1
#motorsport #motorsporthistory #formula1
September 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We may see a return of #F1 to Africa in the near future, so let's take a look back in time at the Tripoli circuit that hosted some of the continent's first Grand Prix racing!
#motorsport #motorsporthistory #formula1
#motorsport #motorsporthistory #formula1
Time to change the bio to "award-winning podcast"! 🎉
"Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys" has been presented the 2025 E. P. Ingersoll Award by the Society of Automotive Historians, which recognizes the best presentation of automotive history in media other than print.
"Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys" has been presented the 2025 E. P. Ingersoll Award by the Society of Automotive Historians, which recognizes the best presentation of automotive history in media other than print.
September 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Time to change the bio to "award-winning podcast"! 🎉
"Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys" has been presented the 2025 E. P. Ingersoll Award by the Society of Automotive Historians, which recognizes the best presentation of automotive history in media other than print.
"Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys" has been presented the 2025 E. P. Ingersoll Award by the Society of Automotive Historians, which recognizes the best presentation of automotive history in media other than print.
We're rounding out Jochen Rindt week with an investigation into what happened to his team and loved ones in the wake of his death.
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What happened next when a Formula 1 driver died?
We remember Jochen Rindt as F1's only posthumous champion, but we neglect to mention the ripple effect his death had on those around him.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We're rounding out Jochen Rindt week with an investigation into what happened to his team and loved ones in the wake of his death.
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/what-happe...
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/what-happe...
The 1939 Belgrade Grand Prix was the last major international race that took place before World War II.
#motorsport #motorsporthistory
#motorsport #motorsporthistory
September 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The 1939 Belgrade Grand Prix was the last major international race that took place before World War II.
#motorsport #motorsporthistory
#motorsport #motorsporthistory
🚨 NEW DPTJ 🚨
In 1970, #F1 's World Champion Jochen Rindt was awarded his title after his tragic death at the Italian GP — but his legacy is deeply entwined in the professionalization of the sport. But
In 1970, #F1 's World Champion Jochen Rindt was awarded his title after his tragic death at the Italian GP — but his legacy is deeply entwined in the professionalization of the sport. But
September 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 NEW DPTJ 🚨
In 1970, #F1 's World Champion Jochen Rindt was awarded his title after his tragic death at the Italian GP — but his legacy is deeply entwined in the professionalization of the sport. But
In 1970, #F1 's World Champion Jochen Rindt was awarded his title after his tragic death at the Italian GP — but his legacy is deeply entwined in the professionalization of the sport. But
Meet Pedralbes, the very FIRST circuit to host the #F1 #SpanishGP !
September 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Meet Pedralbes, the very FIRST circuit to host the #F1 #SpanishGP !
The Monza we know today is very different from what the circuit's founders originally imagined!
#ItalianGP #formula1 #f1 #motorsport #motorsporthistory
#ItalianGP #formula1 #f1 #motorsport #motorsporthistory
September 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Monza we know today is very different from what the circuit's founders originally imagined!
#ItalianGP #formula1 #f1 #motorsport #motorsporthistory
#ItalianGP #formula1 #f1 #motorsport #motorsporthistory
I read it for the meme and ended up entranced...
Our latest DPTJ Book Club read was "Fast and Furious," a retrospective on the 1967 #F1 season written by a journalist who embedded with several teams throughout the year. It's one of the best motorsport books I've ever read.
Our latest DPTJ Book Club read was "Fast and Furious," a retrospective on the 1967 #F1 season written by a journalist who embedded with several teams throughout the year. It's one of the best motorsport books I've ever read.
September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I read it for the meme and ended up entranced...
Our latest DPTJ Book Club read was "Fast and Furious," a retrospective on the 1967 #F1 season written by a journalist who embedded with several teams throughout the year. It's one of the best motorsport books I've ever read.
Our latest DPTJ Book Club read was "Fast and Furious," a retrospective on the 1967 #F1 season written by a journalist who embedded with several teams throughout the year. It's one of the best motorsport books I've ever read.
Anyone who posts a photo of the banking at Monza this weekend calling it the "original" banking is WRONG!
A lil banked history for this weekend's #F1 #ItalianGP. 🇮🇹
A lil banked history for this weekend's #F1 #ItalianGP. 🇮🇹
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Anyone who posts a photo of the banking at Monza this weekend calling it the "original" banking is WRONG!
A lil banked history for this weekend's #F1 #ItalianGP. 🇮🇹
A lil banked history for this weekend's #F1 #ItalianGP. 🇮🇹
New Substack! It's IndyCar season finale weekend and I'm taking a trip down memory lane:
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August 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
New Substack! It's IndyCar season finale weekend and I'm taking a trip down memory lane:
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L. W. Wright is #NASCAR 's most notorious con artist, but how, exactly, did he manage to convince NASCAR to give him a competition license? 🤔
learn more in the DPTJ episode titled "Meet L.W. Wright, the NASCAR driver that never existed" available wherever you get your podcasts!
learn more in the DPTJ episode titled "Meet L.W. Wright, the NASCAR driver that never existed" available wherever you get your podcasts!
August 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
L. W. Wright is #NASCAR 's most notorious con artist, but how, exactly, did he manage to convince NASCAR to give him a competition license? 🤔
learn more in the DPTJ episode titled "Meet L.W. Wright, the NASCAR driver that never existed" available wherever you get your podcasts!
learn more in the DPTJ episode titled "Meet L.W. Wright, the NASCAR driver that never existed" available wherever you get your podcasts!
Did you know that in 1971, Jochen Rindt was looking at going to NASCAR full time if he won the #F1 championship?
Read all about it:
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/jochen-rin...
Read all about it:
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/jochen-rin...
August 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Did you know that in 1971, Jochen Rindt was looking at going to NASCAR full time if he won the #F1 championship?
Read all about it:
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/jochen-rin...
Read all about it:
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/jochen-rin...
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Penske Racing's full-time foray into F1, as well as Mark Donohue's death.
In this episode of DPTJ, we're exploring that tragedy and wondering what F1 in America could have looked like had Penske remained in the sport.
In this episode of DPTJ, we're exploring that tragedy and wondering what F1 in America could have looked like had Penske remained in the sport.
August 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Penske Racing's full-time foray into F1, as well as Mark Donohue's death.
In this episode of DPTJ, we're exploring that tragedy and wondering what F1 in America could have looked like had Penske remained in the sport.
In this episode of DPTJ, we're exploring that tragedy and wondering what F1 in America could have looked like had Penske remained in the sport.
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On this day in 1909, the first motor race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway took place!
I've dug into this earlier this year at @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social
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I've dug into this earlier this year at @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway's tragic inaugural races
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August 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On this day in 1909, the first motor race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway took place!
I've dug into this earlier this year at @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6F7l...
I've dug into this earlier this year at @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6F7l...
Aw, nuts! 🥜 This is why you might want to avoid snacking on peanuts at the race track!
August 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Aw, nuts! 🥜 This is why you might want to avoid snacking on peanuts at the race track!
New Substack! I had a chance to check out a review copy of Larry Chen's "Life at Shutter Speed"!
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August 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New Substack! I had a chance to check out a review copy of Larry Chen's "Life at Shutter Speed"!
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/life-at-sh...
deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/life-at-sh...
When we talk about great American race cars, we can't forget the original: the Ford 999.
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
When we talk about great American race cars, we can't forget the original: the Ford 999.
A year in the life of Jim Clark!
The Formula 1 calendar only featured 11 Grands Prix back in 1967, but most drivers weren't able to make a living off so few races. So, men like Jim Clark traveled the world to compete in other major racing series.
The Formula 1 calendar only featured 11 Grands Prix back in 1967, but most drivers weren't able to make a living off so few races. So, men like Jim Clark traveled the world to compete in other major racing series.
August 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A year in the life of Jim Clark!
The Formula 1 calendar only featured 11 Grands Prix back in 1967, but most drivers weren't able to make a living off so few races. So, men like Jim Clark traveled the world to compete in other major racing series.
The Formula 1 calendar only featured 11 Grands Prix back in 1967, but most drivers weren't able to make a living off so few races. So, men like Jim Clark traveled the world to compete in other major racing series.