Car Chat
Sam Moores
Last episode 5 months agoThe Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores (@sammooresphoto). Video podcasts now over on the Car Chat Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg
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How Difficult Is It To Get A 992 911 GT3 Allocation?
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Seen Through Glass - Buying A 40th Anniversary 911
Sam ( @Seen Through Glass ) is an automotive youtuber and back on the podcast for the second time. We have a chat about what he's been up to including his purchase of a 40th Edition 911. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/dfNvwZj5Ek4 Sam's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglass Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 03:32 = The new studio 12:08 = New cars + Litchfield 911 T 15:08 = The new 911 (40th edition) and buying used cars 37:08 = Have you been driving it much 39:34 = Reviewing cars 47:57 = Alpine A110 55:48 = 550 Barchetta 57:45 = 812 GTS 1:02:53 = SF90 1:18:52 = Yaris GR 1:35:11 = Restomod vs historically accurate 1:41:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Mansell | Driver 61 - Driver Training, Sim Training and Engineering Videos
Scott is a professional driver coach and racing driver. His platform Driver 61 has grown massively over the last few years providing in-person and over the internet driver training. Alongside all of this Scott's youtube channel has grown massively providing entertaining engineering based videos. Enjoy! Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/_BOqOO5NZN8 Scott's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9Q Driver61 Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Cheers, Sam Show Notes 00:00 = Intro + what have you been up to? 09:54 = How has the driver training changed over the last 2 years? 14:00 = Moving from Bruntingthorpe 19:11 = Teaching psychology 22:07 = The sim training business? 26:34 = High end sim vs low end with world's fastest gamer 31:00 = Taking someone from novice to advanced 35:10 = The YouTube videos 38:05 = The studio 44:02 = Driver 61 track days 53:29 = Have you got any racing lined up? 1:01:03 = 5 Questions - take 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 £££ Ferraris For Sale With The Same VIN Number w. James Cottingham
James Cottingham from DK Engineering joins me for a quick discussion about these two cars that have been found rocking the same VIN number. This was a livestream over on youtube: https://youtu.be/2GzMEdEIOjA Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 02:15 = 2 F40s for sale with the same VIN 03:33 = Different colour VIN plates 06:30 = What we know 07:30 = The various places for chassis numbers 16:00 = Why two cars might have the same numbers and a 250LM 32:00 = Auctions 32:40 = Posting chassis numbers on websites and POA 45:30 = Incorrect facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oliver Webb | The Story Of Taking The SSC Tuatara To 331MPH
Oli Webb (@oliverwebbracing) is the pro racing driver (usually LMP1) and he was the driver in the car when the SSC Tuatara allegedly broke the high speed production car record with one of those runs clocking 331mph!. After the record attempt a whole lot of media and controversy popped up and Oli gives us his take on the events as they unfolded. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/apvG1qoaGGs Hope You Enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:00 = Stunt driving and working on films 10:19 = Le Mans '20 14:05 = Fatherhood and risk taking? 16:12 = Hypercars at Le Mans 28:40 = What's the daily? 32:59 = The SSC Tuatara 331MPH Controversy 1:12:41 = American Cars in high speed records 1:17:00 = Bugatti Bolide and BOLD claims 1:27:02 = What's your favourite current supercar 1:28:45 = 5 Questions Revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That's A Wrap For Season 2
Season 2 comes to an end. I'll catch you all next year. If you haven't seen yet, most of this seasons episodes were also recorded in video format. Go have a look: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg Cheers, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew Frankel | Automotive Journalist
Andrew Frankel (@frankelandrew) is a freelance automotive journalist writing for the major uk magazines. We have a chat about journalism, road testing, modern cars, racing cars, hybrid cars and so much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/3S5KHBfHhXc https://instagram.com/drivenation_ https://www.instagram.com/frankelandrew/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:24 = How much time is spent planning vs driving? 02:34 = Where did it all start? 07:11 = Learning to review cars + Autocar 08:16 = Has your journalism changed over the years? 09:31 = Do you struggle distinguishing the differences between modern cars? 14:56 = Is there a car you've driven recently where it doesn't meet expectations? SF90 17:46 = Weight and the Caterham Super 7 18:55 = Ferrari F8 27:44 = Porsche 917 30:47 = 2019 RSR 32:09 = GT3RS vs GT3 Cup vs RSR 34:21 = Does driving race cars put you off road cars? 44:44 = F Type P450 50:10 = Hybrids, the next McLaren and tech 1:00:00 = Back to working in Magazines 1:02:01 = The lessons for approaching freelance. 1:08:52 = Do you find it stressful having to create your own work/ income? 1:13:58 = Where did you hone your road testing ability? 1:16:17 = Favourite road test of all time? 1:18:10 = What's the next "McLaren F1"? 1:26:43 = The T.50 1:29:15 = Should cars safe people if you turn everything off? 1:41:38 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maximillion Cooper | Gumball 3000
Maximillion Cooper (@mrgumball3000) is the founder of Gumball 3000. The Gumball 3000 is a car rally which every year takes a hundred or so supercars on a crazy journey across multiple continents. I have a chat with Max about the journey of Gumball from a one off rally to the global brand it is today. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/lHnis00QLkA https://www.instagram.com/gumball3000 https://www.instagram.com/mrgumball3000 www.gumball3000.com Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro + the beginning of the Gumball 3000 03:27 = Trying to buy an F1 team 07:15 = The beginnings of a rally 10:18 = First year issues? 14:33 = Where did the 3000 part come from? 16:19 = It's an endurance event 22:48 = It's a unique adventure 23:25 = At what point did people start lining the roads along the route? + Jackass does Gumball 28:03 = What's involved with shutting down Regent Street 30:56 = What's the lead time on planning rallies? 31:25 = Is it difficult to get sponsors with Gumball's crazy party image? 34:09 = How do the finances work on sponsorship vs entrance fees. 38:08 = When did flying cars in planes start? 45:12 = Do you feel the pressure to keep upping the ante? 47:27 = Do you have any standout stops? 54:17 = Do you vet the entrants and the cars? 58:25 = Have you had border troubles? - The Germany saga 1:08:31 = Is getting insurance simple? 1:10:25 = Spirit Of The Gumball? 1:13:35 = Do you have some favourite cars from the rallies? 1:15:21 = Where is the next rally? 1:17:01 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Wallace / Supercars Of London
Paul (@wallacepjw) is back on the podcast for the second time. Head back to episode 22 to hear about Paul's life story. In this episode we catch up on his exploits in the last year including; what happened to the 458 he was importing, the Lamborghini Murcielago finally breaking down and his new Nissan GTR. Check out the Video Podcast here: https://youtu.be/4qy5XWwYRTM Paul's first appearance on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/22-paul-wallace-supercars-of-london/id1432553826?i=1000454632509 https://www.instagram.com/wallacepjw/ https://www.youtube.com/user/supercarsoflondon Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:05 = SSC Tuatara High Speed Record Controversy 14:03 = The Bugatti Chiron 19:20 = Spinning 812 On A Bridge 28:46 = How is the Murcielago? 30:21 = Problems with the Lambo 34:46 = Coolant moments 37:15 = Front splitter Porsche woes 39:50 = The 458 42:21 = Base spec 56:12 = Starting to love Porsches 58:36 = Detail before you collect 1:06:01 = Take it to the limit when you first get it 1:11:22 = 765lt 1:21:42 = Buying a McLaren 1:26:43 = Tesla Model 3 + electric cars 1:45:09 = Peugeot e208 1:52:58 = BMW M4 1:58:23 = The daily 2:08:23 = Appreciating older cars 2:10:18 = 5 Questions Mkii 2:17:04 = The GTR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darren Turner | Aston Martin Works Racing Driver / Base Performance Simulators
Darren Turner (@darrenturner007) is a works Aston Martin racing driver. He currently races for Aston Martin in the GTE Pro category in the World Endurance Championships having previously won Le Mans 3 times! We have a chat about what it's like to race at this level along with Darren's work developing the Valkyrie, Vulcan and also his business providing high end simulators for driver development. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/stifmMtA2_w https://www.instagram.com/darrenturner007 https://www.darrenturner007.com/ https://www.baseperformance.net/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes 00:00 = Intro + Getting Into Racing 03:26 = Jordan Grand Prix Team 09:12 = Jim Russel Racing School 11:04 = Formula First Championship 12:57 = Sponsorship 19:45 = Vauxhall Lotus 20:45 = BRDC Young Driver Award 24:08 = The jump up to an F1 car with McLaren and testing 27:51 = The transition from real world resting to simulator testing 28:49 = Base Performance Simulators 32:05 = Where are your simulators placed vs F1 and consoles 35:07 = How close are Sims to a real car? 38:42 = What software are you using? 45:58 = Adjusting car models 51:08 = eSports + Legends Trophy 54:40 = Crossover between real world driving and eSports driving 1:01:01 = Le Mans eSports Racing 1:02:32 = Real Le Mans 1:04:35 = The Aston Martin journey + the differences between GT1, LMP and GTE 1:11:12 = Scything through traffic 1:20:33 = Winning Le Mans vs Winning The Championship 1:23:18 = Why is Le Mans such a different beast? 1:26:18 = Do you get into a zen like state? 1:32:50 = Development driving on the road cars 1:37:47 = Valkyrie vs Vulcan - who are they pitched at 1:40:12 = Are you sad we aren't seeing a Valkyrie GTR at Le Mans? 1:43:14 = BOP 1:44:27 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian Von Koenigsegg | Koenigsegg Automotive
Christian doesn't need much introduction. The founder and CEO of the Swedish high-performance automobile manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive AB (@koenigsegg). Koenigsegg create the most amazing hypercars on the planet and in this podcast we dig into some of the innovations in two of their latest products: The Jesko Absolut and the Gemera. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/Rf0HlUgfuHs www.koenigsegg.com Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:15 = The Gemera - Origins 05:50 = The new tech in the Gemera 08:20 = vs conventional hybrids 10:50 = Propulsion agnostic 11:37 = 1 Gear 14:40 = Freevalve tech 21:10= Michelin Pilot 4S 22:30 = Driving in the wet and snow 23:50 = The Jesko Absolut and why it's the fastest car on the planet. 27:40 = Will we ever see a high speed run? 31:11 = What is your favourite part of your job? 33:20 = How is Koenigsegg split as a tech company vs a car company? 36:10 = 4 Questions 39:49 = Tesla 41:40 = An electric Koenigsegg in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rahail Tariq | MZR Roadsports (Re-Imagined Datsun 240Zs)
MZR Roadsports (@mzr_roadsports) are a specialist builder of custom Datsun 240Zs. They create an amazing version of this cool Japanese sports car with attention to detail in all areas. Rahail and I have a chat about the journey of the business, the cars and what's coming in the future. https://mzrroadsports.co.uk/ Check out the video: https://youtu.be/ZJoy_WeELhU Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 00:43 = Datsun vs Nissan 01:47 = Where did it all begin? 10:05 = What have been some of the hardest things along the way? 14:40 = Who are customers for these cars? 16:50 = The Process 18:35 = Corona 19:28 = When do the specs need to be locked in? 21:32 = Different body styles? + MZR 50 23:50 = The engines 26:10 = The chassis 27:56 = What's the difference between driving an original and one of your cars? 34:42 = How many cars have you made? 35:57 = How much does a car cost? 41:20 = Would you sell parts to other people? 43:50 = What's been your proudest moment of this process? 49:10 = Have you had new customers come through instagram? 53:46 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Hancock | Racing Driver / Coach / Commentator
Sam Hancock (@hancock_sam) is a Professional Racing driver, coach, consultant and commentator. Sam has just got back from commentating at Le Mans for Eurosport so we have a bit of a dig into what's been going on and a bit about Sam. This is a long one so might be worth getting a brew on. https://www.samhancock.com/ Check out the video: https://youtu.be/x33k1pxXjfY Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores If you'd like to sponsor the podcast please get in touch: [email protected] Follow Me On Social Media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Show Notes: 0:00 = Intro and what do you do? 2:30 = Commentating at Le Mans 24hrs 9:13 = Toyotas leaving under electric power 12:23 = GT Car Sounds 15:00 = The new hyperpole format 18:15 = The end of the LMP1 era 19:40 = The problem with the 919 Tribute 26:59 = Track limits at Le Mans 2020 28:38 = Stand out moments of LM 24 '20 39:40 = Hypercars at Le Mans 50:14 = BOP 58:39 = Ferrari F8 1:04:54 = 250 SWB and old cars vs new 1:10:16 = Dallara Stradale 1:12:52 = What is your typical customer like? 1:16:02 = Setting up a racecar 1:22:29 = Testing at Silverstone + Ollie Hancock 1:27:05 = Different coaching styles 1:40:46 = Rob Willson - gentle, firm 1:48:25 = How seriously are you taking your racing atm (me) 1:52:20 = Don't be afraid of faster racing cars 1:58:27 = Road to Le Mans coaching programs 2:04:57 = The difference an amateur can make at Le Mans 2:06:36 = Fake silvers and the rating system 2:11:08 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Cassidy | Boxengasse
Frank Cassidy (@blackbettyandco) is the founder of Boxengasse; a Porsche biased automotive hub near Bicester. Frank also has quite a collection of Porsches of all different types. We chat about what it takes to setup something like Boxengasse and a lot of Porsche. https://www.instagram.com/blackbettyandco/ https://www.instagram.com/boxengasseco/ Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/1jYuUC0cvo0 Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores Hope you enjoy, Sam Frank Cassidy Show Notes 0:00 = Intro + What is Boxengasse? 3:05 = Finding the location? 4:03 = What was the site used for before? 5:21 = Do you need to build buildings differently for automotive uses? 11:49 = First tenant is in, now what? 19:40 = How is it having Bicester Heritage round the corner? 22:28 = Why Porsche? 25:56 = Frank's Cars 30:24 = If I gave you a blank canvas to create a road car how would you modify it? 38:40 = Older cars vs newer cars 42:06 = 250 SWB 48:29 = You can drive only one of your cars on a road trip which would it be? 55:21 = Are you eyeing anything up? 58:33 = Leicas + Well built stuff 1:04:06 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Lyon | GTO Engineering
Mark is the founder and managing director of GTO Engineering; a classic Ferrari specialist offering in house restoration, servicing, car sales and a worldwide supplier and manufacturer of classic parts. Earlier in the day I got to drive GTO Engineering's 250 SWB. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uM Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores If you'd like to sponsor the podcast please get in touch: [email protected] Follow Me On Social Media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Hope you enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = Intro + Where it all began 6:08 = What led you to starting to make parts? 12:17 = Assembling all of these parts into your own 250 SWB 20:24 = How does that car compare to the other similar ones? 21:35 = The next thing? 22:20 = How would you describe your perfect driving car? 26:30 = Can you compete in your builds? 33:27 = What's the process of restoring a car? 40:41 = Event Support, Racing and Prep 50:20 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Achilles | The New BMW M3 (+Touring), E46 M3 CSL and more.
Joe is back (@joeachilles). We have a chat about what he's been up to and a whole host of machinery along the way including the new M3 Touring, E46 M3 CSL, his M2 and much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/jI-P26o6GFM Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint If you want to find Joe's original podcast it is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/02-bmws-and-more-with-joe-achilles/id1432553826?i=1000419748349 Hope you enjoy, Sam Follow Me On Social Media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom Jaconelli | Romans International
Tom Jaconelli ( @Romans International ) heads up buying and marketing at Romans International, a car dealership specialising in supercars and hypercars. When I popped in to visit they had 2 veyrons, a laf, an enzo, cgt, 918 and so much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/It_CY3x3xuU https://www.romansinternational.com/ Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope You Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro + Where did it all start? 04:45 = Are there certain things on cars that help sell them? 06:26 = Using social media to help customers and increase sales 10:20 = "Launch Editions" 12:50 = Will you modify cars for customers? 13:59 = What's it been like during the coronavirus period? 15:55 = Do you own most of your stock? 18:31 = Are cars over list these days? 26:36 = Low mileage cars 30:02 = Pricing in the future 32:28 = Some of the cars in stock 35:37 = The Ferrari 812 and prices 41:23 = Have you come across many cars just missing key items from the spec sheet? 52:12 = Are you interested in electric cars? 55:33 = The Gordon Murray T.50 1:07:27 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Raz Rehan (Mr AMG)| Talking NEW S Class, Black Series and his 992 Turbo S
Raz (@rokenr) is a Youtuber and car enthusiast who's specialty has always been Mercedes models but is rapidly branching out. We welcome him back to the podcast for a catchup and a chat about the latest Mercedes releases (S Class and AMG GT Black Series) along with his new Porsche 992 Turbo S. If you would like to know Raz's story head back to episode 29 when we first had him on: https://youtu.be/BtDHMoI9qgo Help Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope You Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = Intro 1:01 = How has lockdown been for you? 3:36 = 2020 Audi RS4 5:52 = Raz's new 992 Turbo S 12:10 = The new SL 14:32 = What's the difference between 991 & 992 19:01 = What are the main differences between 992 Turbo S and 4S? 22:25 = Where are my Porsches 29:48 = New S Class 43:45 = AMG GT Black Series 51:37 = New BMW M3 56:05 = Hybrid Cars 57:45 = The Honda E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Hawley | Theon Design Porsche
Adam Hawley (@theonporsche) is the man behind some really quite amazing Porsche 964 builds. A car designer by trade he has now turned his skills into creating perfect panels and an overall design that just looks "right". We have a dig into what makes him tick and the cars he has created. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CM https://theondesign.com/ Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope You Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 00:50 = It's all about the details 06:41 = Why did you choose a 964 as a base and even a Porsche to begin with? 12:47 = What have been some of the biggest struggles? 13:52 = How useful has 3d modelling been? 18:04 = In the event of a small accident what is it like to fix carbon fibre? 18:42 = Is this your perfect 911? 20:24 = What are the spec options on the car? What can you change? 23:40 = What is your response if someone has an extremely wacky project they want to make? 25:48 = What are some of your favourite design elements of the car? 30:46 = What cars are you into? 35:39 = What is a typical customer? 44:40 = OEM + 52:31 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Frank Stephenson | World Renowned Automotive Designer (Mini, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and McLaren)
Frank Stephenson (@frank.stephenson.official) is an automotive designer widely known for his design work at Mini, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and McLaren. He has designed: New Mini, New Fiat 500, BMW X5, Maserati MC12, Ferrari FXX, Ferrari F430, McLaren 12C up to 720s and P1 and the list goes on. A really interesting guy and a lover of all things design, we have a great chat about his journey before finishing off with some of his current projects outside of the automotive realm. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/W6SL8WDSfmM Make sure to check out the film about Frank's life on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81184189 Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope you enjoy the Podcast. Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 01:36 = Intro + Backstory 04:45 = What does a design director do? 10:45 = Is it difficult to maintain that initial form and design direction throughout a 15:31 = Are you an innately curious person? 16:52 = Starting a new design language at McLaren 18:49 = How do you create a design that will look good today but also in the future? 23:56 = The McLaren P1 and how McLaren has shifted to performance led design 28:40:00 = Manufacturers creating cars to fill niches without creating desirable products. 35:18:00 = Do you think we'll see some radical changes in car design with driverless cars? 38:06:00 = Autonomous flying vehicles and the future of mobility 46:05:00 = 5 Questions 56:59:00 = The Cybertruck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richard Porter (Sniff Petrol) | Top Gear Script Writer, Journalist and Author
Richard Porter (@sniff_petrol) is the man behind the satirical blog "Sniff Petrol", writer of many automotive books, Evo columnist, script writer for Top Gear / The Grand Tour and much more. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/EQRZ1wrjjz4 Follow Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol The Smith & Sniff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/smith-and-sniff/id1507539214 Sniff Petrol: https://sniffpetrol.com/ Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope you enjoy the Podcast. Cheers, Sam Show Notes: 00:00:00 = Intro and bio 00:04:50 = Starting Sniff Petrol 00:12:56 = How did you get into writing? 00:31:30 = The best way to enjoy a car is from another car. 00:34:50 = The 997.2 RS 00:44:07 = Quiet start and Italian politicians 00:46:13 = Getting a job on Top Gear 00:57:03 = Writing TV scripts and why Clarkson is so good 01:03:23 = Refining scripts and hours and hours of Top Gear footage 01:10:15= Smith & Sniff 01:16:16= Are you on set when they film an episode? 01:19:30 = Have you had some particularly hairy moments on set? 01:23:29 = The license plate saga 01:28:30 = Was the move over time to appeal to a wider audience intentional? 01:34:01 = Were you involved in The Grand Tour from the beginning? 01:42:22 = The Medium Sized Book Of Boring Car Trivia and self publishing 01:53:45 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Larry Chen | Commercial Automotive / Car Culture Photographer
Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is a commercial automotive / car culture photographer from LA who is also behind the Hoonigan Autofocus youtube channel. A sick photographer and a nice guy too, I really enjoyed this chat about photography and cars. Check out the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/FoCdfo74lN0 Larry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_chen_foto/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammooresphoto/ Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope you enjoy it too, Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Simon Lambert | Caterham Cars
Simon Lambert is the Caterham Chief Motorsport and Technical Officer. We have a chat about the Caterham racing program and all of the things that make Caterham such fun cars to drive and race. Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/1H0wwA25nAA https://instagram.com/caterhamcarsltd Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphoto Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did it all begin? 4:03 = Caterham Academy / Scholarshop 7:05 = The rungs of the racing ladder 16:37 = Do the competitors generally stay in a category? 18:54 = How does the driving experience change between each car? 21:09 = What tyres do they run on? 25:57 = Value in racing 34:40 = Keeping the racing closer by limiting ability 36:01 = What does a race weekend look like for you? 40:21 = Do most drivers work on their cars? 44:14 = How would you spec your perfect Caterham? 48:46 = What are the different gearbox options? 53:22 = Do you think a Caterham encourages you to get a bit over excited on the road? 55:26 = Setting up a Caterham? 59:38 = The Lego Caterham 1:03:36 = The future of Caterham with electric? 1:09:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Olly Bryant | Professional GT & Classic Racing Driver
Olly Bryant (@ollybryant) is a professional racing driver and driver coach who mainly races in classic and gt3 cars. He has raced a massive variety of classic cars including Cobras, 911s and GT40s. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/90IjGo9_GEo Olly's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ollybryant Hope you enjoy the Podcast. Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did you get into cars? 1:24 = The early years 3:54 = GT Racing 10:00 = How does racing at LeMans compare to other endurance races? 14:11 = What is the cost of a GT endurance race? 17:55 = What would you like to see going forward in WEC? 20:52 = The difference driving a GTE vs a GT3 car? 25:22 = Historic Racing 26:44 = Different styles of going fast 30:13 = How does a road 911 compare to the race versions. 35:17 = If you could only go to one European track to race what would it be? 35:39 = What have been the most memorable classic cars to race? 37:14 = What's it like to race a Cobra? 40:54 = Why does the new RSR sound odd? 43:20 = Where would you point someone who wanted to get into historic racing? 55:30 = Do you play on a Sim? 1:08:41 = Did you have to do neck training when you were racing GT? 1:16:00 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Craig Williams | Auto Vivendi & Vmax
Craig Williams (@craig_williamsav) was the founder of Vmax and is a Director of the Auto Vivendi Supercar Club where members pay an annual fee to have access to the latest greatest supercars. We have a chat about high speed runway events and the inns and outs of running a supercar club. https://www.autovivendi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/auto_vivendi/ If you'd like to support the podcast check out our patreon page: https://patreon.com/sammoores or Buy Sam a pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope you enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 Where did it all begin? 2:06 = The start of Vmax 4:56 = What tricks did people employ to go faster? 5:35 = Did anyone miss the braking zone? 8:07 = Do people come back for more Vmax's? 10:43 = What does Vmax look like now? 12:42 = When did the Autovivendi involvement start? 13:35 = What is Autovivendi? 14:40 = How much does it cost? 16:43 = The car list 22:31 = What are the most popular cars? 24:02 = How do you decide what cars to buy? 28:55 = Are some brands more reliable than others? 29:50 = Why don't you have classic cars? 36:01 = What events do you put on? 38:25 = What are the standout public car events for you? 39:58 = Has anyone bought a membership as a gift? 41:14 = How do you vet people? 42:06 = Do you have any electric cars? 42:54 = What part of the job drives you out of bed in the morning? 45:32 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices