Duane Norman’s Datsun 510

October 2, 2009

Special Guest Car and Race Driver this week. Duane Norman and his Datsun 510 Racer share his background and show off his special Datsun 510. Duane was in a racing accident that resulted in a spinal-cord injury that left him wheelchair bound. Well that was only for a short time, Duane built and ran a dune buggy and picked up his pilots license, but racing was still wanted to do and here we are with this weeks Racer Profile and Guest Car. Duane’s 510 with it’s custom control systems helps keep him at the front of the pack.


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16 thoughts on “Duane Norman’s Datsun 510

  1. Jayson Lepper

    Hey Adam & Sandy, what do you guys think of Australian cars from the newer ones such as the Pontiac G8 to the muscule cars such as the Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase 3 which are fetching A$1m (Approx US$900k? Love the podcasts, wish they were longer to make the long drives out here in the outback more bereable. Cheers.

    Jayson Lepper

    1. CarCast Post author

      I like the many of the Australian cars, the Holden Commodore from a few years back looked cool, as well as the Falcon’s. Not super up to date these days, but I do know that you guys need to change the steering to the other side so we can get a few of those cool cars! Pontiac’s are all done so when they finally started getting some of the nicer styles they are all doomed. Not rue if the G8 will survive given GM’s crash and slash plan.

      And where do you get that combo shifter/blower engagement lever stuff like in Mad Max’s MFP? Just poking a bit of fun 😉 Hey maybe a Movie Muff just came out!

      Jayson, glad you’re enjoying the show!

      Sandy

  2. bobby t random

    i have no idea how to get around on this. podcast says go here and i can’t find what im looking for.

    why dont you retards have one page for each podcast with the minutes or segments broken down so i can follow along while i listen and pop on the video when it applies.

    seriously.

    1. Waves

      If you can’t navigate this website perhaps you’re the retard. No one else seems to have a problem with it….

  3. Sullivision

    Duane,
    You are the MAN! More people like you should me involved! Show everyone what yoour are capable of FUCK them if they only see what your not capable of!! I’ll be giving a donation.

  4. Kelly Price Noble

    To Whom It May Concern:

    I am the Executive Director of Cal-Diego PVA and was wondering what would be the chance of linking your video of Duane Norman (Coronado Speed Festival interview) to Cal-Diego PVA’s You Tube or the Chapter’s home page? Because the MotorSports program is so unique, we want to be able to show everyone what we are doing with paralyzed veterans.

    Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 800-223-2778.

    Thank you.

  5. Brian

    Huge props for Duane.
    I happen to crew for a paraplegic up here in Oregon region SCCA.
    He drives a 92 Swift DB5 in the Sports 2000 category.

  6. Mahar

    I’ve often wondered what I would trade the devil in order to drive a 510 in competition. If I could have Duane’s attitude and perseverence, I would jump at it.
    The joke about blowing into a straw and winning at Nurburgring is very funny. The fact that he got the humor and matter-of-fact just said, “Hey, I figured out a solution” was very inspiring.
    Get him on a regular podcast. Not a celebrity, but a good story. A crossover interview. Get Terry Gross and Charlie Rose off the air and replace with ACE.

  7. Denny and Jean

    Duane, cool dude. Hope it helps the cause in a big way. Looking forward to seeing you guys on the 15th.

    Love to All
    Denny and Jean

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