Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A

Matt Farah tells the story of driving the spaceship-like 1,200HP Czinger 21C Aero on a racetrack; he and Zack Klapman describe their morning with the terrifying Gunther Works F-26;

Patreon questions include:

Update on the Boxster/Cayman EV

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Was the turbo Fusion any good?

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High-end digital watches

Charity car shows: ticket price or free to enter?

The car we regret selling the most

How they set speed limits

Can I make my 2023 WRX fun?

Commuter: Civic Si or Prius?

And more!

Recorded May 29, 2026

Show Notes

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