Episode 9

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28th Feb 2024

Stars and Stripes: Derek Drinkwater's Passion for American Car Restoration

In this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast! I sit down with Derek Drinkwater, a passionate racing enthusiast with a knack for vintage American car restoration. Derek takes us on a thrilling journey through his love affair with racing, from his early days tinkering in his dad's garage to his adventures at iconic events like Bonneville and the Le Mans Classic. He also shares insights into his unique stargazing business and recounts the excitement of competing in Le Mans 2021. Plus, Derek regales us with the story of rebuilding a 1949 Cadillac, complete with technical hurdles and the exhilarating crowd engagement of race day.

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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.