Car Chat

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/1H0wwA25nAAhttps://instagram.com/caterhamcarsltdFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoHope you enjoy the video.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did it all begin?4:03 = Caterham Academy / Scholarshop7:05 = The rungs of the racing ladder16:37 = 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 racing34:40 = Keeping the racing closer by limiting ability36:01 = 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 Caterham1:03:36 = The future of Caterham with electric?1:09:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olly Bryant (@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_GEoOlly's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ollybryantHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 = How did you get into cars? 1:24 = The early years3:54 = GT Racing10:00 = 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 Racing26:44 = Different styles of going fast30:13 = 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 (@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/sammooresorBuy Sam a pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy, SamShow Notes: 0:00 Where did it all begin? 2:06 = The start of Vmax4:56 = 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 list22:31 = 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

Bisi Ezerioha (@bisimoto) is an engineer and builder of some absolutely crazy cars. A serious Porsche nut; he's famous for his 1000hp 930 Turbo, 1000hp+ Honda Odyssey, a 935 K3 that is now electric and much much more. We discuss Bisi's story and the thinking behind the builds along the way. A really inspiring guy to follow who lives and breathes amazing engineering. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/bifc_QBB6hQhttps://instagram.com/bisimotoMy Instagram:https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoIf you would like to support the podcast check out our patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/sammooresHope You Enjoy,SamShow Notes: 0:00 = How did it all begin?13:26 = Working with OEMs17:10 = Red Porsche 935 and modernising old cars22:05 = What made you start working with electric cars? 27:02 = The back story and build of the Electric 93536:43 = What battery packs do you use?41:07 = Have you kept most of the crazy builds? 43:25 = Bidi's wife's mental car build44:28 = Can you convert small Porsches to electric?46:53 = What's a normal amount of bhp for one of your builds?50:20 = How heavy are the cars? 50:44 = Do you have some plans to do newer Porsches? 52:00 = The central seat Boxsters and Caymans1:07:00 = Shop Tour1:15:00 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Gushue (@tedgushue) is the Editor In Chief of the Porsche Magazine (@type7). Formerly from Petrolicious, Ted is always travelling with his camera bringing his audience into all kinds of exotic and interesting places. You can find the video podcast: https://youtu.be/qzuE6LlRt_Mhttps://instagram.com/tedgushuehttps://instagram.com/type7Hope you enjoy, SamShow Notes: 00:00 = Where did it all begin? 09:20 = Starting your own magazine10:40 = Petrolicious15:00 = How is Petrolicious monetised? 17:20 = Finding a love for photography30:06 = Needing less stuff33:55 = Type 7 Magazine47:00 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niels (@nielsvanroijdesign) is an automotive designer and coachbuilder specialising in bespoke products for wealthy clients. One of his more famous designs is a Tesla Model S shooting brake but he has worked on quite a few cool projects. We discuss automotive design, photography, making cars look "Right" and much much more. Thoroughly enjoyed this chat with Niels. You can find the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/FuQiZahPSYQNiels' website: https://nielsvanroij.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nielsvanroijdesign/ Hope you enjoy, SamShow Notes:0:00 Your journey6:35 = What do you learn studying industrial design?6:48 = Designing a London taxi11:50 = Having a fresh perspective 15:57 = The Porsche Cayenne20:37 = There is so much happening in the industry right now21:08 = Why would you go back to study at the RCA when you've already got a job in design?26:19 = What is coachbuilding in 2020?28:48 = The Breadvan Homage34:35 = The Rolls Royce Shooting Brake41:40 = It becomes about more than the car49:58 = How do you stop a car looking like a concept car55:52 = What's your favourite bit of new design?59:28 = Mclaren Senna, what went wrong?1:10:30 = You must get a high amount of job satisfaction1:14:10 = Car Photography (and tiny things that mess it up)1:18:14 = Good photography vs bad and bad press shots1:22:20 = Cars need an environment 1:24:00 = Cars are not cows1:32:35 = Adventum Coupe1:36:20 = Making a car with a singular message1:38:49 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jens Sverdrup is the CCO of Czinger Vehicles (@czinger_vehicles), he is the man in charge of marketing, sales, product development etc. Jens has worked for a number of interesting companies over the years including director of sales and marketing at Koenigsegg. We have a chat about Czinger as a company, the car and dive under the hood of this new hypercar manufacturer. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/QDgP9z4FMrshttps://www.czinger.com/Hope you enjoy, SamFollow me on instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoShow Notes: 0:00 = Your journey7:00 = Koenigsegg10:28 = Czinger24:21 = Are we going to see more cars in the future?25:52 = What is the Czinger ethos? 28:10 = Being given a blank canvas at a new company41:09 = Are you entering the top speed game contest? 46:47 = Driving a hypercar on small roads49:36 = Do taxes in different countries affect the amount of cars you sell?51:22 = Will cars go back to the states for servicing? 53:27 = Will we see a Nurburgring lap?55:07 = Seeing the car out and about and containing leaks (media)59:37 = 5 Questions1:05:22 = Is crash testing an annoying process to go through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbie Eaton (@abbieeaton44) is a professional racing driver, coach and precision driver. She is well known for being the test driver for The Grand Tour. You can watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/2oNGXMxjQ4UFollow me on instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoTwitter: https://twitter.com/sammooresphotoHope You Enjoy,SamAbbie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/abbieeaton44Show Notes:00:00 = How did it all begin?14:21 = Working for the grand tour?19:35 = Was it difficult jumping into lots of different types of cars? 23:10 = Do you have a favourite era of car?25:30 = How do you get these drives in race cars?27:14 = Tell me about racing Rallycross? 29:32 = Who's the best driver out of Clarkson, May and Hammond?30:18 = How have you found being a woman in motorsport?37:28 = The W Series43:57 = Do you use a Sim?50:51 = What's the number 1 mistake people make driving on track?55:47 = How do you go about getting more seat time?1:04:26 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Chaffard (@classicracinggroup) is the founder of "The world’s first historic racing school" in France based at the Charade circuit. We have a dig into the journey of building the company, some of Julien's funny stories about financing the cars and discuss the joys of driving old formula style cars. You can also find the podcast on youtube: Car Chat PodcastMy instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoClassic Racing Group:https://www.classicracinggroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/classicracinggroup/Hope you enjoy the podcast,Cheers, Sam Show Notes:0:00 = Intro03:40 = Why did you choose that car07:55 = You have more fun when you are in control 09:32 = Why did you start a racing school?20:02 = Adapting the car for larger people22:00 = Where are you based? 24:55 = The growth of the business31:10 = The interesting people that attend33:41 = Difficulty finding staff?51:23 = Does weight make a difference in laptimes?53:05 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Farah (@thesmokingtire) is a freelance automotive journalist from LA, hosting The Smoking Tire Podcast, making videos on his youtube channel and writing articles for magazines such as Road & Track. He also now has a car storage business in LA called Westside Collector Car Storage.  Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/6-0G72YrlqE Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokingtire/Matt's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingTirehttps://www.westsidecollectorcarstorage.com/Hope you enjoy the podcast,Follow me on instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphotoSam Show Notes:00:43 = Where did it all begin?05:20 = Working at Gotham Dream Cars22:14 = Drive27:14 = One Takes38:24 = 992 Turbo thoughts44:58 = The Safari 91155:36 = The Smoking Tire Podcast1:01:00 = Westside Collector Car Storage1:10:35 = 5 Questions1:22:36 = The Countach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices