Episode 56

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9th Aug 2023

On the Track with Freddie Hunt: Insights into Endurance Racing

Join us on the Backseat Driver Podcast as we welcome Freddie Hunt, the son of legendary Formula One driver James Hunt. Freddie shares his racing journey in this captivating interview, from initially not being involved in motorsport to pursuing his passion for endurance racing. He discusses his recent LMP3 race at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans and his aspirations to compete in the prestigious 24-hour race. Freddie also reflects on the pressure of living up to his father's legacy and how he navigates the challenges of the racing world.

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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.