Sam Hancock joins me this week to discuss what he's been up to in the last few years. Sam has always been connecting car purchases but he's now got a base with cars in stock and things are going extremely well. We chat about historic racing, what it's like driving as a new parent and how Sam's mindset has shifted on GT3 racing and electronic aids.
Enjoy,
Sam
https://www.samhancock.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hancock_sam/
Show Notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
- Overview of Sam Hancock’s career and transition to historic racing.
00:02:15 - Beginnings in Racing
- Sam discusses his early racing ambitions and the move from karting to endurance racing.
00:05:48 - The Shift to Historic Racing
- How and why Sam transitioned to focusing on historic racing as his career in modern racing vehicles wound down.
00:10:31 - The Appeal of Historic Cars
- The personal significance and joy of racing historic cars for Sam, highlighting particular vehicles.
00:15:14 - Career Highlights and Memorable Races
- Reflections on standout moments from racing at Le Mans and other historic events.
00:20:00 - The Business of Historic Car Brokerage
- Insights into Sam's venture into the brokerage of historic race cars during the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:25:26 - The Future of Racing and Car Collecting
- Sam’s thoughts on the trends in car collecting and the future of the racing industry.
00:30:04 - Changes in GT Racing
- Discussion on the evolution of GT racing and how it impacts both new and historic racing series.
00:35:16 - Importance of Car Livery
- The significance of memorable liveries in car value and recognition.
00:40:53 - Transitioning to Historic Racing Series
- Potential developments in historic racing series that could include modern GT3 cars.
00:45:21 - The Driving Experience in Modern Race Cars
- Sam describes his recent experiences testing a Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo and his newfound appreciation for modern race car technologies.
00:50:06 - The Accessibility and Appeal of GT3 Racing
- Exploring why GT3 racing remains a popular and accessible option for enthusiasts and amateur racers.
00:55:21 - Comparing Historic and Modern Racing
- A comparison of the thrills and challenges of driving historic versus modern race cars on today’s tracks.
01:00:00 - Closing Thoughts
- Final reflections and advice for those interested in either entering the racing world or collecting race cars.
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