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I head to the NEC for The National Classic Car Show. In this podcast episode we have three fantastic interviews with Andrew Bradbury of Historic Marathon Rally Group, Angela Hook, curator of Bugatti Trust, and Fiona Elliott who is going to give us some ideas for last minute Christmas gifts.

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Welcome to the Back Seat Driver; it's me, Mark Stone, and I'm here in Blackpool with some of the best drivers in Britain. We're discussing their strategies for honing their skills and winning championships. I'm joined by Laurens van de Velde and Jenny van de Boel from Holland, Malcolm Dunderdale driving a Mercedes 190 16V, Jonathan Hancox with his Triumph TR4, Elise Whyte and last year's winners Paul Dyas and Martin Taylor, who are looking to defend their victory this year. Join us as we dive into the minds of these skilled drivers and hear their secrets to success.

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It's me, Mark Stone and I have a special guest, John Forrest, a Yorkshireman, rally driver, and co-driver; he's here to share his journey in motorsports starting from the 1960s with stock cars. John will be sharing his experiences, challenges and the advancements in the sport that he's witnessed over the years.

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I visit Duncombe Park, the venue for the Lombard Rally Festival. I had the pleasure of interviewing three distinguished guests, the first being Tim Nash, the man behind the festival. Tim will be sharing with us the history of the festival, the challenges he faced in organizing it, and his vision for the future. I will also chat with Yvonne and Vijay, the wife and son of Safari Rally legend Shekha Metha. They will be sharing their personal stories and memories of Shekhar, as well as their thoughts on the current state of the rally. Join us as we explore the Lombard Rally Festival and its history on this Back Seat Driver Podcast episode.

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It's me, Mark Stone, and today's episode is about car restoration. I have the pleasure of interviewing Mark Issac, the owner of Automotive Wall Art in Padiham, Lancashire. Mark is passionate about rebuilding classic cars, and I couldn't wait to hear more about his work. He will share his process of restoring classic cars, his challenges, and why he loves it. He will also discuss the time and effort of restoring a classic car and how long it typically takes. Join us as we talk to Mark Issac about his passion for car restoration on this Back Seat Driver Podcast episode.

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Longfield, Ben Longfield, and Ben Davies, the founders of Retro Defenders. These three custom Land Rover Defender builders have combined their over 70 years of experience in the motor industry to create truly unique and head-turning vehicles. From the UK to Europe and the Americas, these builders have been selling their custom Land Rovers to customers worldwide. They will be sharing with us their process of building these one-of-a-kind vehicles, the challenges they faced, and their inspiration behind it.

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This is an interview from 2020 with the late Brian Culcheth, which I did with the Online Rallying Programme Food For Thought. Brian had an incredible career that spanned over twenty years, seeing him compete in more than 125 National and International rally events during the sport’s golden era.

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Tanya Brown is the club secretary at the Vintage Sports Car Club. Vintage and historic cars evoke enthusiasm and spark passion. Since 1934 the Vintage Sports-Car Club has provided an arena for people to enjoy pre-war cars competitively and socially. Active in every aspect of motoring and motorsport for pre-war cars, the VSCC is one of the world's largest and best-regarded motoring clubs. 

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It's me, Mark Stone and welcome back to Backseat Driver Podcast. Today, I have a special treat for you all. I was honoured to sit with Ray Saltinstall, the author of Niki Lauda: His Competition History. We delve into the life and career of one of the most excellent Formula One drivers of all time, Niki Lauda and how Ray's book covers his competition history. It was an enlightening conversation, and I am excited to share it with you. So join me on this journey into the life of a motorsports legend on the Backseat Driver Podcast.

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It's me, Mark Stone and welcome back to Backseat Driver Podcast. Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane and returning to the 1920s. I had the pleasure of visiting Rayson Motorbike Exhausts in Whitworth, where I met with vintage motorbike expert Ben Hardman. We discussed the history and mechanics of these classic machines and heard about his passion for restoring and collecting them. Join me on this journey into the past and get an in-depth look at the world of vintage motorbikes on the Backseat Driver Podcast.

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