Episode 40

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3rd May 2023

From Duran Duran to Lotus: Martin Lawrence's Journey into Automotive Enthusiasm

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Lawrence, a man who is a fanatic of Lotus sports cars. Martin's love for Lotus began as a child, helping his father, a Marine engineer, fix up cars. He eventually purchased his first Lotus, a prop in a Duran Duran music video, and his love affair with the brand began there.

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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.