Don't Lift Off
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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...
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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…
Danny Watts is a former multiple Championship Winning British Racing Driver. In an illustrious career, he has won in everything from karting to single seater Formula cars, to Le Mans Prototypes, including winning the Le Mans 24 hours twice.He is now a full time driver coach and also a qualified counsellor, spearheading the British Racing Drivers’ Club’s Mental Health and Wellness support campaign.To talk to the BRDC Mental Health & Wellbeing team, please contact them via:[email protected] or call +44 (0)7354 339676#dontliftoff 00:00:00 – Coming up…00:01:35 – Intro00:05:06 – Arriving at Silverstone…00:08:19 – 1990’s Karting00:13:11 – Super One – 100C & 100B00:13:36 – Helmet design – it’s my signature!00:18:16 – My toughest competitors – Lee Rennison & Kimi Räikkönen00:20:08 – Remembering John Daltry00:21:03 – A little secret…00:22:38 – Moving to cars in 1998 – Formula First00:24:16 – Formula Palmer Audi – a learning experience00:26:44 – How Kimi Räikkönen raised my game00:32:15 – Learning to fly…at Oulton Park!00:35:59 – Macau…13 consecutive times!00:38:33 – Macau onboard McLaren MP4-12C00:41:31 – Becoming a British F3 race winner00:41:51 – The Flavio Briatore story…00:48:02 – Making history – winning in a Lola00:49:01 – A winning comeback in F3!00:55:44 – Porsche Carerra Cup00:57:49 – Le Mans prototypes01:00:05 – Winning at Le Mans01:03:08 – The mindset to 24 hour racing01:07:16 – Total alcoholic breakdown01:08:38 – Beating addiction & becoming sober01:10:32 – Getting help & turning my life around01:13:21 – Helping others with the BRDC01:19:06 – Joshua Watts – the next generation!

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