Episode 54

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26th Jul 2023

Bugatti and Beyond: Tales from the Prescott Hill Climb

Join us on the Backseat Driver Podcast as we delve into the world of hill climbing with Nick Upton, Chairman of the Bugatti Club, and John Staley, Vice President and Chairman of the Bugatti Affairs Committee. Discover the origins of Prescott Hill Climb, one of the oldest hill climb events in the UK. Learn about the Spaghetti Owners Club and their mission to provide sporting events for Bugatti owners. Hear fascinating stories about Bugatti's founder, Ettore Bugatti, and his eccentricities. Explore the history of hill climbing and the famous drivers who have competed at Prescott.

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About the Podcast

Backseat Driver
Yorkshires favourite Lancastrian talks about motoring in all its forms
Based in the north-west of England, former competitive driver Mark Stone moved into radio and motoring journalism after his competitive driving career came to an end in the late 1980s. Over the years, Mark has written for many of the well-known motoring magazines and made numerous TV appearances across Europe and is still an enthusiastic driver. In the Backseat Driver Podcast, Mark interviews prominent people from all over the world of motoring.