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Vetrans + Racing Why this Navy vet chose Honda over therapy - Gabe Hammer
Episode 31
Thursday, 13 November, 2025

veteran Gabe Hammer reveals why 90s Honda Civics revolutionized racing and how his organization Wrenches for Warriors uses motorsports to help veterans find purpose after service. From breaking Guinness World Records to spinning engines at 13,000 RPM, discover why Honda's engineering philosophy beats raw displacement.In This Episode:00:00 - Why a Corvette owner fell in love with Honda02:27 - Honda breaks Guinness World Record for horsepower per cubic inch15:19 - Wrenches for Warriors: Racing therapy for veterans17:07 - "Veterans don't want softball leagues" - Finding real competition21:43 - From F-18 radar mechanic to endurance racing23:04 - Marine Corps themed race car build35:54 - Why Honda engines spin to 9,000 RPM reliably39:19 - Running a Corvette with no oil pressure for months43:08 - Spoon engines: 13,000 RPM and still reliable47:18 - The mission of Wrenches for WarriorsAbout Gabe Hammer:Navy veteran (F-18 radar tech), Honda racing enthusiast, and founder of Wrenches for Warriors - an organization bringing veterans together through competitive motorsports. Currently building a Marine Corps-themed '92 Civic hatch for endurance racing.Got a racing story or veteran connection? Drop it in the comments below 👇🏁 Learn more about Wrenches for Warriors: https://www.wrenches4warriors.org/