Don't Lift Off
Podcast Description
Don't Lift Off podcast - for anyone who loves to keep it pinned with their foot hard on the throttle! Talking to anyone who is flat out in life...
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to motorsport, including ice driving experiences, the evolution of racing simulations, and the challenges faced in rallying. For instance, episodes feature guests sharing insights on unique driving schools, such as Ice Drive Sweden, and discussions about the impact of technology on racing dynamics through advanced simulators, with specific episodes highlighting the importance of customer experience in motorsport and the personal stories of legendary drivers.
Don’t Lift Off podcast – for anyone who loves to keep it pinned with their foot hard on the throttle! Talking to anyone who is flat out in life…
Paul Taft is a former multi-championship winning Racing Driver and Scramble bike rider. Since the 1950’s as a ‘works’ supported BSA rider to winning in Honda CRX, Metro Turbo, Renault 5 Turbo and in the British Touring Car Championship he has been at the sharp end of motorsport from rider to racer to instructor to coach, imparting his huge wealth of knowledge to the next generation.He also keeps bees, plays the clarinet and is a big fan of classical music. Since 1997 he has been 59 years old (in Taft years).
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Paul Taft
06:03 Bisto
11:58 Rally Driving and Car Control
35:05 Scrambling and The Isle of Mann TT
42:08 Transition to Motor Racing
49:35 National Service and Military Training
01:01:20 Competition and Career Development
01:14:30 The Art of Car Restoration
01:20:04 The Thrill of Speed and Risk
01:30:09 The Journey into Car Racing
01:43:49 From Sales to the Track
01:55:13 Nostalgic Reflections on Racing Days
02:03:04 Insights in Racing
02:14:34 Overcoming Personal Challenges in Racing
02:25:39 Personal Life and Performance
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