Car Chat

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/_BOqOO5NZN8Scott's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9QDriver61Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintCheers, Sam Show Notes00:00 = Intro + what have you been up to?09:54 = How has the driver training changed over the last 2 years?14:00 = Moving from Bruntingthorpe19:11 = Teaching psychology22:07 = The sim training business? 26:34 = High end sim vs low end with world's fastest gamer31:00 = Taking someone from novice to advanced35:10 = The YouTube videos38:05 = The studio44:02 = Driver 61 track days53:29 = Have you got any racing lined up?1:01:03 = 5 Questions - take 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/2GzMEdEIOjAHope you enjoy, SamBuy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 Intro02:15 = 2 F40s for sale with the same VIN03:33 = Different colour VIN plates06:30 = What we know07:30 = The various places for chassis numbers16:00 = Why two cars might have the same numbers and a 250LM32:00 = Auctions32:40 = Posting chassis numbers on websites and POA45:30 = Incorrect facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/apvG1qoaGGsHope You Enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 = Intro01:00 = Stunt driving and working on films10:19 = Le Mans '2014:05 = Fatherhood and risk taking?16:12 = Hypercars at Le Mans28:40 = What's the daily?32:59 = The SSC Tuatara 331MPH Controversy1:12:41 = American Cars in high speed records1:17:00 = Bugatti Bolide and BOLD claims1:27:02 = What's your favourite current supercar1:28:45 = 5 Questions Revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kgCheers, 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 (@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/3S5KHBfHhXchttps://instagram.com/drivenation_https://www.instagram.com/frankelandrew/Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro01:24 = How much time is spent planning vs driving?02:34 = Where did it all start? 07:11 = Learning to review cars + Autocar08:16 = 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? SF9017:46 = Weight and the Caterham Super 718:55 = Ferrari F827:44 = Porsche 91730:47 = 2019 RSR32:09 = GT3RS vs GT3 Cup vs RSR34:21 = Does driving race cars put you off road cars? 44:44 = F Type P45050:10 = Hybrids, the next McLaren and tech1:00:00 = Back to working in Magazines1:02:01 = 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.501:29:15 = 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 (@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/lHnis00QLkAhttps://www.instagram.com/gumball3000https://www.instagram.com/mrgumball3000www.gumball3000.comHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes:00:00 = Intro + the beginning of the Gumball 300003:27 = Trying to buy an F1 team07:15 = The beginnings of a rally10:18 = First year issues?14:33 = Where did the 3000 part come from?16:19 = It's an endurance event22:48 = It's a unique adventure23:25 = At what point did people start lining the roads along the route? + Jackass does Gumball28:03 = What's involved with shutting down Regent Street30:56 = 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 saga1:08:31 = 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 (@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/4qy5XWwYRTMPaul'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/supercarsoflondonHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro01:05 = SSC Tuatara High Speed Record Controversy14:03 = The Bugatti Chiron19:20 = Spinning 812 On A Bridge28:46 = How is the Murcielago?30:21 = Problems with the Lambo34:46 = Coolant moments37:15 = Front splitter Porsche woes39:50 = The 45842:21 = Base spec56:12 = Starting to love Porsches58:36 = Detail before you collect1:06:01 = Take it to the limit when you first get it1:11:22 = 765lt 1:21:42 = Buying a McLaren1:26:43 = Tesla Model 3 + electric cars1:45:09 = Peugeot e2081:52:58 = BMW M41:58:23 = The daily2:08:23 = Appreciating older cars2:10:18 = 5 Questions Mkii2:17:04 = The GTR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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_whttps://www.instagram.com/darrenturner007https://www.darrenturner007.com/https://www.baseperformance.net/Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes00:00 = Intro + Getting Into Racing03:26 = Jordan Grand Prix Team09:12 = Jim Russel Racing School11:04 = Formula First Championship12:57 = Sponsorship19:45 = Vauxhall Lotus20:45 = BRDC Young Driver Award24:08 = The jump up to an F1 car with McLaren and testing27:51 = The transition from real world resting to simulator testing28:49 = Base Performance Simulators32:05 = Where are your simulators placed vs F1 and consoles35:07 = How close are Sims to a real car? 38:42 = What software are you using?45:58 = Adjusting car models51:08 = eSports + Legends Trophy54:40 = Crossover between real world driving and eSports driving1:01:01 = Le Mans eSports Racing1:02:32 = Real Le Mans1:04:35 = The Aston Martin journey + the differences between GT1, LMP and GTE1:11:12 = Scything through traffic1:20:33 = Winning Le Mans vs Winning The Championship1:23:18 = 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 cars1:37:47 = Valkyrie vs Vulcan - who are they pitched at1:40:12 = Are you sad we aren't seeing a Valkyrie GTR at Le Mans?1:43:14 = BOP1:44:27 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/Rf0HlUgfuHswww.koenigsegg.comHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes:00:00 = Intro01:15 = The Gemera - Origins05:50 = The new tech in the Gemera08:20 = vs conventional hybrids10:50 = Propulsion agnostic11:37 = 1 Gear14:40 = Freevalve tech21:10= Michelin Pilot 4S22:30 = Driving in the wet and snow23:50 = 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 Questions39:49 = Tesla41:40 = An electric Koenigsegg in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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_WeELhUHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pinthttps://www.patreon.com/sammooresShow Notes:00:00 = Intro 00:43 = Datsun vs Nissan01:47 = 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 Process18:35 = Corona19:28 = When do the specs need to be locked in?21:32 = Different body styles? + MZR 5023:50 = The engines26:10 = The chassis27:56 = 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