Episode 43

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6th Nov 2024

Mike Wilds' Remarkable Racing Journey Pt. 2

Join me, Mark Stone, for an in-depth continuation of my interview with Mike Wilds at Race Retro.

In this episode, Mike recounts his early struggles in Formula One, his brief stint with BRM, and the numerous mechanical failures that hindered his racing career. Despite these setbacks, Mike's career flourished in sports car racing, particularly in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Group C era.

From the highs of racing a Williams FW07C to the life-changing speed and reliability of the Porsche 956, Mike opens up about his passion for racing, instructing in aviation, and his candid views on the evolution of motorsport.

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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.