Episode 52

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12th Jul 2023

Classic Le Mans 2023 Part 1

Join me, Mark Stone, on a special edition of the Back Seat Driver Podcast as we delve into the historic celebration of a hundred years of Le Mans 2023.

This event is an absolute spectacle, featuring over 600 authentic cars from the era, many of which participated in the legendary Le Mans races. These are not replicas; they are the genuine article. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in captivating conversations with drivers, mechanics, and other key figures involved in the Classic Lamar festivities. Additionally, I had the privilege of speaking with Patrick Peter, the visionary behind this extraordinary event, from Peter Auto. Don't miss out on this phenomenal journey through a century of Le Mans history as well as pit photographer Marie-Catherine Ligny.

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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.