Episode 65

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11th Oct 2023

Gaz Shox 116 Trophy Track Day: Mark Stone's Live Broadcast from Oulton Park

On today's Backseat Driver Podcast, I'm coming to you live from Oulton Park, where the Gaz Shox 116 Trophy is revving up for its track day ahead of the season finale this Saturday. It allowed me to catch up with Mark Bate, the visionary behind the 116 Trophy, and engage with a couple of drivers.

But the day's highlight was undoubtedly my discussion with the only Ray Grimes, a dear friend and incredibly accomplished racing driver and instructor. Ray has dedicated years to working with and for Ferrari, a journey he continues to this day. His expertise and passion for racing are shared generously with many of the 116 Trophy participants, who are experiencing motorsport for the first time.

So, settle in and enjoy my conversations with Mark Bate, his brother Ian Bate, who is making his debut in the series, and some talented drivers. And, of course, don't miss my captivating chat with the legendary Raymondo Grimes!

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You can listen to more motoring chat in all its forms on my very own radio show on Drystone Radio

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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.