Backseat Driver

In this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I interview Christianne Ireland, daughter of Grand Prix and sports car legend Innes Ireland. Ireland raced from 1959 until 1966 and became popular in motorsport for his personality and driving style. ___ https://pod.link/1656058575 Visit our sponsors GAZ Shocks 116 Trophy Hodder Tyres Tarox Br akes SAS Autos Listen Now Mentioned i...

It's me, Mark Stone and welcome back to Backseat Driver Podcast. Today, I have a special treat for you: I had the pleasure of sitting down with Peter Reeves from the British Lawn Mower Racing Association. We discuss the history and mechanics of lawn mower racing and how the British Lawn Mower Racing Association is preserving this unique motorsport. Peter shared with me some of the most exciting mo...

It's me, Mark Stone. Today, I have a special treat for you all. I had the pleasure of sitting down with my trusted mechanic, Mark Dawson. Mark is a specialist in vintage aeroplanes, and in this episode, we discuss the Spitfire display at Hangar 42, based at Blackpool Airport. Mark shared with me some of the most exciting moments of the display, the history and mechanics of the Spitfire, and the fu...

It's me, Mark Stone and I'm excited to welcome Danny Hopkins, the editor of Practical Classics magazine, as my guest. Danny has a wealth of knowledge and experience in classic cars and the world of car restoration. As the pandemic hit and lockdowns were enforced, many people found themselves with extra time and decided to take on projects they had always wanted to do. This led to a resurgence in i...

It's me, Mark Stone, and today's episode is unique as I have the pleasure of interviewing my Facebook friend Mark Purnell. Mark is a true car enthusiast and has an incredible passion for classic cars. In particular, he has built a stunning Austin 7 Special. This car is an actual work of art, and I couldn't wait to hear more about the building process and its inspiration. Mark's knowledge and exper...

It's me, Mark Stone and in this episode, I talk to Joel Mutton, a car collector with a unique perspective. Despite owning 35 cars, Joel insists he "doesn't collect cars." I'll speak with Joel about his diverse collection of cars and what sets him apart from traditional car collectors. He'll share his philosophy on car collecting and how it differs from the typical approach. Joel will also be discu...

It's me, Mark Stone and welcome back to Backseat Driver Podcast. Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane and returning to the 1920s. I had the pleasure of visiting Rayson Motorbike Exhausts in Whitworth, where I met with vintage motorbike expert Ben Hardman. We discussed the history and mechanics of these classic machines and heard about his passion for restoring and collecting them. Join me o...

It's me, Mark Stone and welcome back to Backseat Driver Podcast. Today, I have a special treat for you all. I was honoured to sit with Ray Saltinstall, the author of Niki Lauda: His Competition History. We delve into the life and career of one of the most excellent Formula One drivers of all time, Niki Lauda and how Ray's book covers his competition history. It was an enlightening conversation, an...