The Underpowered Hour

National Rally Recap

Today · 36 min · Season 199 · Episode 79 · 35.4 MB
0:00-36:53

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Steve Beres and Ike Goss are joined by Linus and special guest Alex Massy to cover Land Rover news and recap the Land Rover National Rally in Ouray, Colorado. They discuss JLR cutting 300 jobs and a UK leadership shuffle after a cyberattack, the end of the Discovery Sport, and a Monterey Car Week auction of a one-of-one matched pair: a restored 1993 Range Rover Classic and a 2027 Range Rover SV Ultra, estimated at $750,000–$950,000. The group recounts driving from Oregon, tire and emissions issues with modern tow vehicles, high-altitude trail runs up to 13,000 feet, the beauty of Ouray and nearby mining towns, and monsoon rains that caused mudslides, closed trails, and led many attendees to leave early. They highlight event amenities, presentations, and a Camel Trophy film night.


00:00 Show Intro And Hosts

01:18 Guests And Rally Tease

02:00 JLR Job Cuts Talk

03:44 Discovery Sport Cancelled

05:57 Monterey Range Rover Pair

08:16 Auction Price Guessing

12:36 Rally Trip Begins

15:53 Road Trip Mishaps

17:52 Trails And Elevation

18:19 Carb Trouble at Altitude

19:02 Ouray Views and Town

19:35 Rally Car Mix Shifts

21:48 Monsoon Mudslides

23:25 Camping and Trail Logistics

24:49 Alex Highlights Mining Ruins

27:09 Shoutouts and Trophy Defender

29:53 Vendors Classes and Camp Movie

33:04 Destination Defender Roast

34:59 Wrap Up and Credits