Evening With A Legend: Andy Pilgrim

In this episode of Evening with the Legend, Andy Pilgrim discusses his illustrious racing career, notably his multiple finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Andy shares how he began in endurance racing, his journey through different racing series, and his experiences with the Firestone Firehawk series. He recounts his first time racing at Le Mans in 1996, the mental and physical challenges faced during night stints, and the evolution of his driving style over the years. Pilgrim also delves into his tenure with GM, driving both Corvettes and Cadillacs, his significant battles with Viper teams, and the development of the Corvette racing team. The episode concludes with reflections on his racing career, thoughts on returning to Le Mans, and the state of sports car racing today. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Andy Pilgrim: Racing Resume and Early Career 01:40 Starting in Endurance Racing 02:20 The Firestone Firehawk Series 03:59 Building Endurance and Racing Skills 07:18 First Experience at Le Mans 10:19 Challenges and Learning at Le Mans 17:32 Transition to GM and Corvette Racing 24:09 Rivalries and Racing Dynamics 24:57 Racing Rivalries and Challenges 25:25 Corvette's Journey to Success 26:56 Technical Evolution and Engineering Insights 31:52 Le Mans: The Mental and Physical Challenge 35:46 Racing in the Dark and Rain 38:21 Reflections on a Racing Career 40:04 The Future of Sports Cars and Team Corvette 43:10 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements ==================== 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.