Alex welcomes back George Levy, president of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, this time with Class of 2025 inductee (and all-around class act) Skip Barber in tow. Mr. Barber's upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame next March will include a private VIP meet-and-greet as well as other priceless experiences for the lucky winner of our current charity auction to benefit the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

Skip talks about a modern electric car attempting to break track records around the world; cutting his teeth driving backward as much as forward; his early years of racing a dilapidated Bugeye on less than a shoestring budget before moving on to a string of "someone else's" British cars; being the fastest guy who never "made it"; the beauty of the Formula Ford; and March-ing forward from the unexpected end of his motor racing career to become a storied and successful coach for future greats of the sport. Alex and George then talk about the beginnings of the Hall of Fame, the voting process for new inductees, their museum at Daytona International Speedway, and the power of the can't-buy experiences that only the Hall of Fame can put together.

Links for titles/listings discussed in this episode:

1:47 McMurtry Spéirling PURE Fan Car
24:40 BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals
25:04 Experience for Charity: Skip Barber Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Racing School
25:29 Experience for Charity: Lunch with Vintage Racer and Ford CEO Jim Farley During Monterey Car Week
26:01 Experience for Charity: Lunch with GM President Mark Reuss
26:19 Experience for Charity: Team Penske Behind-The-Scenes Tour
33:50 2024 American Speed Festival at M1 Concourse
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

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