September 14, 2023

From Cuba to LeMans, share in Ruben Sanchez’s life long passion for Motorsport.

59 minutes

Get ready for a heartwarming tale of courage, camaraderie, and the pursuit of racing glory as we transport you back to the late 1970s, in France, where a talented team of privateers from Cuba and Puerto Rico came together as a Porsche 935 racing team, united by their passion for speed and an unbreakable bond forged on the racetrack.

Joining us tonight is Ruben Sanchez, head of marketing and social media for the ACO USA, to tell us all about what it was like being in the pit box at a very young age at LeMans, supporting his family's Porsche racing team, and how that changed his life forever. Our returning co-host is Mike Carr our resident Sports Car & Endurance racing guru!

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00:00 Ruben Sanchez's Early Life and Racing Beginnings

02:55 Escaping Cuba and Settling in the US

05:06 Joining the Racing Scene in the 1970s

05:58 Experiences at Le Mans

16:16 Working with Momo and Motorsport Career

25:34 Porsche Passion and Personal Projects

28:19 Mid-Engine Stability and Lap Times

29:16 The 914 Community and Racing Stories

31:31 Amateur Racing and Grassroots Motorsports

32:47 Favorite Tracks and Racing Experiences

36:20 Le Mans and the Future of Racing

45:11 ACO USA Membership and Community

53:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This episode is sponsored in part by: The ACO USA where you can be part of the Legend! Membership in the Automobile Club de l’Ouest - the founder and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans - is open to all! The Club hosts events in Le Mans and around the world, attracting fans who enjoy their shared passion for motoring and motor racing.

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