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Evening With A Legend: David Murry
On this episode of Evening with a Legend featuring David Murry, a renowned racing driver. David discusses his storied career that began in 1981 with Formula Fords and took him to various racing challenges, culminating in multiple attempts at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. He shares anecdotes from his racing days, detailing the trials and triumphs, including his association with manufacturers like Lotus, Porsche, and BMW. David recounts his first Le Mans attempt in 1998 with Porsche, subsequent races, and the particular challenges of endurance racing. He emphasizes his growth as a driver and the profound impact Le Mans had on him. After a ten-year gap, he returned to Le Mans in 2011, achieving a podium finish with the Robertson Racing Team in a Ford GT, marking a career highlight. The discussion also touches on the evolution of race car technology and the future of motorsports. The episode concludes with David’s current role in organizing track days, providing insights for developing racers. The interview underscores the camaraderie in racing, David's dedication, and the unique experience that Le Mans offers.
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00:00 David Murry's Early Racing Career
02:45 Journey to Le Mans
04:00 First IMSA Race and Sponsorship Struggles
05:11 Breakthrough with Porsche
06:27 Testing and Qualifying for Le Mans
08:09 First Le Mans Experience
09:52 Challenges and Lessons at Le Mans
22:19 Return to Le Mans in 2000
25:55 The Art of Racing: GT vs LMP Drivers
27:31 The Rise of Audi at Le Mans
30:43 Challenges and Triumphs: Racing in the Rain
31:50 Reflections on Racing with Andy Pilgrim
33:48 The Evolution of Racing Technology
36:49 A Decade Later: Returning to Le Mans
45:09 The Future of Racing and Personal Endeavors
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.
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On this episode of Evening with a Legend featuring David Murry, a renowned racing driver. David discusses his storied career that began in 1981 with Formula Fords and took him to various racing challenges, culminating in multiple attempts at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. He shares anecdotes from his racing days, detailing the trials and triumphs, including his association with manufacturers like Lotus, Porsche, and BMW. David recounts his first Le Mans attempt in 1998 with Porsche, subsequent races, and the particular challenges of endurance racing. He emphasizes his growth as a driver and the profound impact Le Mans had on him. After a ten-year gap, he returned to Le Mans in 2011, achieving a podium finish with the Robertson Racing Team in a Ford GT, marking a career highlight. The discussion also touches on the evolution of race car technology and the future of motorsports. The episode concludes with David’s current role in organizing track days, providing insights for developing racers. The interview underscores the camaraderie in racing, David's dedication, and the unique experience that Le Mans offers.
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00:00 David Murry's Early Racing Career
02:45 Journey to Le Mans
04:00 First IMSA Race and Sponsorship Struggles
05:11 Breakthrough with Porsche
06:27 Testing and Qualifying for Le Mans
08:09 First Le Mans Experience
09:52 Challenges and Lessons at Le Mans
22:19 Return to Le Mans in 2000
25:55 The Art of Racing: GT vs LMP Drivers
27:31 The Rise of Audi at Le Mans
30:43 Challenges and Triumphs: Racing in the Rain
31:50 Reflections on Racing with Andy Pilgrim
33:48 The Evolution of Racing Technology
36:49 A Decade Later: Returning to Le Mans
45:09 The Future of Racing and Personal Endeavors
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.
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