The Motorsport Brief | Mark Winterbottom's ripper weekend at the Bend!
About this episode
Mark Winterbottom shares his exhilarating experience at The Bend, where he returned to racing in a supercar and secured a podium finish. He reflects on the emotional significance of racing with Tickford again and discusses the evolving dynamics of co-driver roles in endurance racing. The conversation also touches on strategies for Bathurst, the impact of safety cars, and the importance of co-drivers in today's competitive landscape. Additionally, Winterbottom opens up about his new bakery venture and the cathartic process of writing his book, which resonated with fans facing personal challenges.
Mark Winterbottom made a very memorable appearance on the pod 12 months ago but a bit has changed in his world since that Feature Episode.
His role now as a codriver netted a podium first time out with his old race family at Tickford.
The battle between the coey’s and was there any initial rustiness?
How much he’s enjoyed mentoring the team’s Super 2 drivers and the conversation he had with JB & Billy from the Rush Hour about his bakery buy.
Plus his best selling biography - Frosty - the depths he went to over the 18 month writing period and why it was so cathartic.
Will there be a new chapter to write after the Great Race at Bathurst next month?
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