Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay.

After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed.

The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good, and why older sports cars may actually provide better feedback for enthusiastic drivers.

Plus, Paul recaps over 5,000 miles of rally adventures across 10 states, Pinewood Derby madness, tornado warnings, wildlife encounters, and what may be next for Overcrest Rally.

Questions, comments, or topic suggestions?

📧 Paul Kramer: paul@autokennel.com 📧 Casey Parkin: casey@groupccuration.com 📧 Dave Van Epps: dave@sonderwerks.com

Paul checks in from Oregon after completing the Safari Party rally, sharing stories from gravel roads, beach driving, overland-inspired Porsches, and the incredible people behind one of the most unique automotive events in the country.

Meanwhile, Casey breaks down a week of record-setting collector car sales, including a 2011 Porsche GT3 RS, a Heritage Ford GT, Ferrari Speciales, GT2 RS models, and the surprising market trends pushing analog performance cars higher than ever.

Dave joins with an update on an incredible Russell Built 964 Safari project, explaining what makes these builds some of the most capable off-road 911s ever created.

Plus:

• The collector car market's latest surprises
• Safari Party rally highlights
• Oregon beach driving adventures
• Ford GT and GT3 RS values
• Russell Built Safari builds
• Shifted Opinions merch updates
• Supporting Pets With Disabilities

A fun, laid-back episode packed with rally stories, Porsche talk, collector car insights, and plenty of laughs.

This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market.

Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on multiple high-dollar auctions, including GT3 RS models, Ford GTs, and a Ferrari Pista.

The conversation turns philosophical when a listener asks a simple question:

Is it really about the car—or is it about the journey?

Along the way, the guys debate:

• Porsche 964 vs 993 ownership
• Why some collector cars are softening in value
• The best enthusiast EVs on the horizon
• Project car updates
• Fire safety and Element extinguishers
• Pinewood Derby engineering madness
• Why rallies create memories that no auction result ever can

If you love driving, road trips, Porsche culture, and automotive storytelling, this episode is for you.

Has the Porsche hobby become unrealistic for normal enthusiasts?

The guys break down the real reason enthusiasts feel locked out of the market — and why social media, online auctions, and “perfect spec” culture may be doing more damage than the cars themselves.

From six-figure GT3 RS auctions to bargain 914s and rally-ready drivers, this episode explores why there’s still fun to be had if you stop chasing internet validation.

Also: • Porsche market psychology • Rally culture explained • Affordable enthusiast cars • Bring a Trailer chaos • Pinewood Derby memories • Why imperfect cars are often the best cars

“We’re not sure, but cars are involved.”

Old cars break. Air conditioning catches fire. 356s smoke on the side of the road. And somehow… we still love them.

This week on Shifted Opinions, Paul prepares for his longest driving adventure yet, Dave deals with a Porsche 356 fire, and Casey dives deep into auction prep, rally cars, Porsche 964 ownership, Bring a Trailer culture, nostalgia cars, and why enthusiasts continue chasing machines that make absolutely no sense.

The guys also discuss:

• Porsche 968 Club Sport impressions
• Selling enthusiast cars in today’s market
• Rally-ready budget cars
• Air-cooled Porsche reliability
• The emotional connection behind nostalgia cars
• Why “slow car fast” still matters
• Japanese enthusiast cars making a comeback
• Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo memories
• Collector car insurance lessons
• Modern Porsche vs air-cooled driving feel

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🏁 Paul Kramer | AutoKennel autokennel.com

🏁 Casey Parkin | Group C Curation groupccuration.com

🏁 Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks sonderwerks.com

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What’s the point of owning a car you never drive?

In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the guys break down the difference between real enthusiasts and collectors — and why the best cars are the ones that get used.

From selling a rare Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo to chasing the perfect Porsche 964 RS experience, this conversation dives into rally culture, ownership realities, and what actually makes cars meaningful.

You’ll hear:

• Why “garage queens” miss the point
• Real rally stories (breakdowns, chaos, and all)
• The psychology behind collecting vs driving
• What makes a truly great car event
• And why some cars are unforgettable… even if you forgot them

This isn’t about hype. It’s about cars, driving, and the people who actually live it.

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This week on Shifted Opinions, the conversation goes beyond specs and performance numbers — and into what driving is actually about.

From GT rally experiences to time on the Tail of the Dragon, the guys unpack what happens when you take cars like the GT3RS out of controlled environments and into the real world. It’s not just about speed — it’s about feel, adaptability, and the experience behind the wheel.

They also explore the reality of modern rally events, what makes them worth it, and why the best moments often come from the unexpected.

In this episode: • GT3RS performance beyond the track • What rally driving teaches you about cars • Tail of the Dragon: hype vs reality • 964 RS vs modern Porsche experience • Why community matters more than the car

If you care about driving — not just cars — this one’s for you.

This week on Shifted Opinions, we sit down with designer, Radwood co-founder, and Driving While Awesome host Lane Skelton for a raw, unfiltered conversation on car culture—past, present, and where it’s actually going.

We break down the real story behind Air|Water—from underwhelming show layouts to why it might be better understood as a trade show for Porsche enthusiasts. Plus, what most people completely missed.

Then we go deep into:

• The origin story of Radwood (and how it accidentally became a global brand)
• What it actually takes to turn passion into a business
• The behind-the-scenes reality of selling to Hagerty
• Why most car events fail creatively

And finally—Lane takes us inside one of the most insane automotive experiences on the planet: 👉 A $1 billion private racetrack in Japan that feels like Jurassic Park

This is part car talk, part industry reality check—and all operator-level perspective.

📍 In this episode:

• Air|Water vs Luftgekühlt — what’s missing
• Why car shows are really about people (not cars)
• The truth about automotive “taste vs money”
• Japan’s craziest track: Magarigawa Circuit
• Radwood’s accidental rise to success
• How Driving While Awesome stayed passion-first

🎙️ About Shifted Opinions: “We’re not sure, but cars are involved.” Hosted by Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks), and Casey Parkin (Group C Curation).

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