Rallying, Racing and Automotive Training industry veteran Howard Paterson tells the story of an unexpected rallying opportunity in Barbados. He explains evolution of rallying in the region and the camaraderie among rally drivers, and the vibrant atmosphere of the event and the lasting impact of these experiences on both the participants and the local community. #dontliftoff #rallying #barbadosrally #barbados #rallydriver

Rally school owner Howard Paterson tells the story British Touring Car Drivers creative job titles on nights out... #dontliftoff #btcc #simonharrison #jasonplato

Howard Paterson is a race and rally driver, automotive trainer and former team owner. He shares his extensive experiences in the world of motorsport, from rallying to car sales and sponsorship, reflecting on his early days in rallying, the evolution of his career, and the importance of engaging with clients. He also tells the story of memorable events like the London to Sydney Rally and the Barbados Rally, as well as the challenges and fun of working in the automotive industry. Howard's passion for cars and people remain as strong as ever, even after 40 years of experience in the sport and industry. #dontliftoff #podcast #rallying #motorsport #comedy #carsales #sponsorship #racing #automotive #rallyschool #londontosydney #barbadosrally Chapters 00:00 Podcasting from a Hotel Room: What type of film are we making?! 01:34 New Chapter 02:04 Memories of Mallory Park 06:01 The Journey into Motorsport 11:46 Life Lessons from Car Sales 17:45 Creative Marketing in Racing 23:56 The Evolution of Rallying Experiences 30:59 Rallying Beginnings with Lada 36:33 The Himalayan Rally Adventure 41:47 The creation of First Time Racing 57:18 The transition to Rally Drive and Scholarship Programs 01:02:35 The Journey Begins: London to Sydney Rally 01:09:55 Adventures in Barbados: Rallying and Unexpected Encounters 01:22:20 The Panda Project: A New Adventure in Morocco 01:34:13 “It’s a clipping point, not an apex!”

Former Peugeot 'Works' professional rally driver Kevin Furber reflects on his competitive journey, the professionalism of works teams, and the intense pressure of rally competition and breaking the nearly 20 years of class dominance by Skoda in the World Rally Championship at the Lombard RAC Rally of Great Britain.

Kevin also pays tribute to his late friends and fellow drivers, legendary World Rally Champions Colin McRae and Richard Burns, exploring their legacies and the impact they had on his life and career and delves into the risks of rallying and personal regrets.

Former professionally rally driver Kevin Furber tells the story of trying to get into a nightclub with his friend legendary World Rally Champion Colin McRae

Former National Rally Champion Kevin Furber shares his remarkable journey from being a Works Peugeot Rally Champion to his current endeavours in film production and content creation. He discusses the challenges he faced, from on his early experiences in karting and rallying, the competitive nature of the sport, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the Peugeot Challenge. He also touches on the impact of dyslexia on his driving and the unique advantages it provides, emphasising the importance of vision and intuition in motorsport. Throughout the conversation, Kevin offers valuable insights into leadership, teamwork, and the spirit of rallying. Kevin shares his experiences from the world of rallying, reflecting on his competitive spirit, the challenges faced during races, and the importance of teamwork. He discusses the rise of World Rally Champion in-the-making Richard Burns, his own thrilling experiences, and the impact of sponsorship in the sport. The conversation also delves into the contrasting styles of legendary drivers and team mates Colin McRae and Burns, emphasising the significance of having a strong support system in achieving success. He also discusses the world of film editing and the intricacies of editing and the need for professional production support, and finally the significance of encouragement, and the impact of mentorship on the next generation, and the lessons learned from both triumphs and adversities in life and motorsport. Kevin also outlays the legacy of his late friend Pat Flynn, discussing the challenges of building a championship together and how his legacy impacted National Rallying and finally his own personal health journey with HPV-related cancer and the importance of vitamin D. Kevin can be contacted at his business www.burnleyfilmstudio.co.uk and found on YouTube: youtube.com/@kevfurber He is also sharing his journey with HPV-related Cancer on YouTube: youtube.com/@KevandthebigC

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey 05:54 The Art of Editing and Content Creation 12:06 Respecting Guests in the Industry 17:57 Motorsport Beginnings and Professional Growth 29:35 Leadership and the Art of Serving 44:20 Overcoming Educational Challenges 52:12 The Nature of Talent in Motorsport 59:19 The Journey Begins: Early Rallying Experiences 01:04:45 The Peugeot Challenge: A Turning Point in Rallying Career 01:12:24 The Works Driver Experience: A Dream Come True 01:18:32 Rivalries and Friendships: Competing with Legends 01:34:35 Reflections on Loss: Remembering Colin McRae and Richard Burns 01:41:49 The Gamble of a Career: Risks and Rewards 01:47:51 The Next Generation: Chris Ingram's Rise 02:00:30 Behind the Scenes: Filming Chris Ingram's Journey 02:06:36 Branding Battles: The Hat Dilemma 02:12:56 The Evolution of Professional Driving 02:20:58 Feedback and Audience Participation 02:27:39 The Legacy of Pat: A Tribute to a Mentor 02:34:59 The Prize Fund Dilemma 02:40:22 Ice Driving Experiences and Opportunities 02:56:05 Learning from the Best: Ice Driving Techniques 03:01:06 Recent Achievements and Future Aspirations 03:06:10 Facing Health Challenges: Kev's Journey 03:13:11 The Importance of Early Diagnosis 03:18:34 Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

Rob Garofall is a racing driver, coach and a heritage Formula One Test Driver for the McLaren F1 Team. He is also the founder of Silverstone RV Motorhomes (SilverstoneRV.com) who supply luxury motorhomes to motorsport drivers and teams and for film events throughout UK and Europe. Rob explains how he began his life as a car dealer and progressed from humble beginnings Pro-Karting at local races and then on to work at Silverstone as an instructor and becoming a multiple European Sports Prototype Champion and testing some of the world’s most desired Formula One cars. #dontliftoff #lmp3 #prototype #racing #champion #formula1 #f1 #mclaren #senna #hamilton #button #coulthard #fittipaldi #marlborough #drivetosurvive #lauda #MP4-6 #automobile #MP4-23 #MP4-8 #MCL-36 Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:08 - "Well it all looks the part...." 00:11:22 - Formula Ford 2000 00:18:53 - "Fully qualified" at Silverstone 00:19:14 - Accelerating the learning curve 00:22:25 - Early days of performing Passenger Rides 00:26:39 - Getting sacked... 00:31:35 - The Minibus Race 00:35:09 - The Grimesy story... 00:38:52 - Fast forwarding to Caterham racing 00:41:58 - Nurburgring Nordschleife 24 hours...in a Caterham! 00:49:33 - Radicals and V de V / SPEED Series in Europe and the UK 00:57:30 - The competition in V de V and Bryce Wilson 00:59:54 - Learning to make no mistakes 01:03:33 - Introducing Stumpy 01:04:14 - LMP2 with Barry Gates and RLR Msport 01:13:57 - LMP3 01:18:47 - Losing the excitement 01:22:34 - Silverstone RV Luxury Motorhome business 01:28:33 - Charles Leclerc's choice... 01:31:07 - Shooting big guns! 01:34:13 - McLaren 600 LT launch video 01:42:57 - Formula One testing with McLaren Heritage 01:51:50 - The role expands 02:00:12 - Sharing duties with Lando Norris 02:02:39 - A very special McLaren MP4/5B 02:04:35 - Incredibly privileged 02:05:43 - British Grand Prix demonstration laps MP4/26 02:08:39 - Making the front cover of Autosport magazine 02:09:25 - The V10 period 02:11:44 - Running under the lights 02:12:34 - A life challenge gets thrown in the way 02:20:09 - Testing the latest F1 hybrid car 02:24:26 - Next project - testing the car which Ayrton Senna took his last victory - the McLaren MP4-8 02:28:08 - Finishing up

Michael “The Baron” Vergers is a Professional Racing Driver, Driver Coach and Driving Standards Advisor Official. In a career spanning over 40 years, has competed in many international championships in a huge variety of competition vehicles. From humble beginnings in 2-Stroke Go-Karts to becoming regional champion in Spain and moving on to being Formula Ford UK Champion, Radical Enduro Champion, SCSA Ascar Champion, MES LMP2 Le Man Prototype Champion, a Nurburgring Production Car Lap Record Holder…and Dutch Hillclimb Champion* Michael has raced against and beaten the best drivers of his generation including a number of future Formula One drivers including David Coulthard and Michael Schumacher. He is also the owner of MV Automoto vapour blasting business in Manilva, Spain (Costa Del Sol) that can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/MVAutomoto

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Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - Early years and living next door to James Hunt 00:06:39 - Karting 00:07:23 - Don't Lift! 00:09:32 - Vapour blasting and Matt Kelly 00:15:35 - Truth telling 00:18:21 - Team Managing 00:27:09 - Cultural exhanges in motorsport 00:29:13 - The beginnings 00:32:02 - Learning from the best 00:35:10 - First steps in Formula racing 00:39:08 - The impact of Senna's legacy 00:45:32 - Navigating the racing landscape 00:49:55 - The financial struggles of racing teams 00:52:42 - Controversial race strategies 00:56:41 - Comeback to Formula Ford 01:00:30 - Diversifying and the evolution of racing cars 01:02:52 - The affordability of motorsport 01:06:18 - An unexpected turn of events 01:10:56 - The Radical story 01:13:28 - Nürburgring Nordschleife production car lap record 01:22:47 - More Radical experiences and The 'Ring 01:24:52 - A bit of a whoopsie... 01:30:50 - Transistion to American racing 01:32:39 - Grabbing the microphone and telling it like it is... 01:40:06 - First race at Daytona 01:42:49 - Racing in the WEC and GT Championships in GT2 and GT3 01:44:12 - European Le Mans Series LMP2 and Le Mans 01:46:20 - A Le Mans story... 01:52:29 - Versatility out of the cockpit 02:00:37 - Goodwood Revival 02:01:58 - Ford Transit Supervan! 02:04:00 - Gyrocopter Channel hopping with Phil Bennett 02:07:53 - Learning how to fly a commercial jet in the basement... 02:13:45 - Radical SR9 02:16:08 - Insights into Saudi Arabia and cultural perspectives 02:22:48 - GT2 in Europe and up to date 02:27:56 - Racing into later years 02:32:04 - Driving Standards Advisor in British GT 02:33:51 - Imperial Mints at the ready... 02:36:55 - ...and finally *one of these is not true