Historic Racing News – March Episode
Historic Racing News - March Episode
Podcast Description
The March Episode of Historic Racing News features, Jim Roller taking in some Florida sunshine as he visits Brian Redman’s Targa 66. He talks to Bill Auberlain, Scott George and Brad Kettler about this unique event and the cars they run there. Paul Tarsey and Paul Jurd discuss the success of Race Retro and Simon Owen from Scalextric talks to Joe Bradley about the new season’s cars from the world’s leading slot car manufacturer. This includes a very surpising car from their BTCC series! Pete Lyons is the doyen of motorsport journalists and has written many books and articles about racing, from CanAm to Formula One. Pete looks back on his early life in the sport and recounts an amazing tale of doing a few laps with Peter Revson in a then-current CanAm McLaren. The fact that he was in street clothes, with no seat belts… and not even a seat… only added to the experience!
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of motorsport history, covering current events, auctions, and notable figures in racing. Episodes feature insightful discussions on events like Race Retro, previews of Targa 66, and retrospective looks at legendary races, such as the first Daytona 500. Specific topics include auction results and books on racing history.
The March Episode of Historic Racing News features, Jim Roller taking in some Florida sunshine as he visits Brian Redman’s Targa 66. He talks to Bill Auberlain, Scott George and Brad Kettler about this unique event and the cars they run there. Paul Tarsey and Paul Jurd discuss the success of Race Retro and Simon Owen from Scalextric talks to Joe Bradley about the new season’s cars from the world’s leading slot car manufacturer. This includes a very surpising car from their BTCC series! Pete Lyons is the doyen of motorsport journalists and has written many books and articles about racing, from CanAm to Formula One. Pete looks back on his early life in the sport and recounts an amazing tale of doing a few laps with Peter Revson in a then-current CanAm McLaren. The fact that he was in street clothes, with no seat belts… and not even a seat… only added to the experience!
On the October episode of the Historic Racing News Podcast, Romain Dumas talks about his Le Mans wins for Audi and for Porsche and the most unusual job interview with Roger Penske …. You will have to listen to find out more! He looks back at the Dakar rally and his amazing feats in the all-electric Ford Transit Supervan. We are joined by the Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, Duncan Wiltshire. Alex Brundle is very involved with the world of historic racing these days as well as commentating at Grand Prix weekends. He will explain how he juggles all the various parts of his life so successfully.
Jim Roller will look back at the recent auctions and we break the news that we have teamed up with Race Retro to provide the very latest news to the event, which happens on Friday Saturday and Sunday 20th to 22nd February 2026 at the Stoneleigh showground near Coventry.
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