Episode 59

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30th Aug 2023

Inside the Yorkshire Rally Mafia: A Conversation with Jonathan Pulleyn

In this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I delve into the world of the Yorkshire Rally Mafia with rally driver and car enthusiast Jonathan Pulleyn, also known as JP.

From the origins of this legendary group to the present-day drivers who carry on the tradition, JP takes us on a journey of discovery through Yorkshire's rich rallying history with stories of iconic rallies like the Mintex and the rise of Yorkshire's rally heroes, such as Steve Bannister and Matthew Robinson, we explore the epicentre of Yorkshire rallying and the challenges faced by drivers in adapting their cars and driving styles for tarmac stages.

We also touch on the growing popularity of closed-road rallying and the inventive ways organisers keep the sport alive in the face of changing regulations.

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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.