Evening With A Legend: Andrea Robertson

This Evening With A Legend covers Andrea Robertson's journey to racing in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, highlighting how she and her late husband, David Robertson, against significant odds, campaigned as privateers with their iconic Ford GT40. It recounts Andrea's evolution from a teenage drag racer to the first American woman to stand on the Le Mans podium in 2011. Andrea shares insights into their preparation, the challenges faced, and the camaraderie with other teams. The script also reflects on Ford's initial reluctance to support their efforts and how they were ultimately embraced by the racing community and fans. Andrea's dedication to racing, both mentally and physically, is emphasized, along with the impact of her achievements on future generations of female racers. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Andrea Robertson: A Trailblazer in Le Mans History 01:45 The Journey Begins: From Drag Racing to Endurance Racing 03:09 The Big Leap: Preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 04:25 Challenges and Triumphs: Competing as Privateers 05:53 Facing the Ultimate Challenge: The 24 Hours of Le Mans 11:50 The Final Push: Competing at Le Mans 22:38 Pit Lane Repairs and Adjustments; Overcoming Shifter Issues 24:38 Challenges of Racing as a Privateer 26:24 Navigating the Track and Competitors 28:44 Achieving a Podium Finish 36:01 Reflections on the Le Mans Experience 41:48 Closing Remarks and Future Plans ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.