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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