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AAH #779 – Is Racing a Waste of Time & Money or a Benefit to Automakers?

February 19, 2026 by sean

Listen to “AAH #778 – Blinded by The Light? Gentex Tackles The #1 Driver Complaint” on Spreaker.

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– Autoline’s C02 Poll Results
– Hottest News Stories of the Week
– Are Automakers Wasting Time & Money On Their Racing Efforts?

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Greg Migliore, Host AutoGuide Podcast
Henry Payne, Detroit News
Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net
John McElroy, Autoline.tv

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Filed Under: Autoline After Hours, More to See Tagged With: audi, cadillac, CO2, CO2 emissions, emission regulations, F1, ferrari, Ford, Ford electric truck, Formula 1, Formula One, GM, Honda, mercedes-benz, MPG requirement, racing, Red Bull, Trump Administration, UEV, Universal EV Platform

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  1. Pat Maclou says

    February 19, 2026 at 7:42 pm

    Great format! Single camera is the way to go. It’s more natural to not only see who is talking but also see the reactions of those on the panel. Jumping from head shot to head shot is not nearly as inclusive.
    Keep up the good work.

  2. Kit Gerhart says

    February 19, 2026 at 9:04 pm

    I don’t know how much longer NASCAR will allow “Camaro” as a race car, but maybe GM should race “CT5” in cup series. Would that help sell Cadillac sedans, or maybe even Escalades?

  3. Robert Michel says

    February 20, 2026 at 8:36 am

    GREAT show guys, despite the tech difficulties. It would be cool to have on the show, the top guys at Ford Performance and gm racing/performance, or the CEO’s, to hear their opinions on why they should race.
    also… Gary, you talked about just making the vehicles better. Part of “better” DOES come from things learned at the race track.
    Obviously the old adage, “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” doesn’t directly apply 1:1.
    However, it absolutely does have intangible benefits.
    the OEM’s wouldn’t spend the billions they do JUST for their own ego, or because some exec likes racing. The Board’s would never allow it.

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