Evening With A Legend: Jim Busby

This episode of Evening With A Legend features Jim Busby, a race car driver noted for his participation in the prestigious race. Busby discusses his debut at Le Mans in 1978, his enduring relationship with BFGoodrich, and his notable win in the 1989 Daytona 24 Hours. Hosted by David Spitzer, Busby recounts various experiences and stories from Le Mans, highlighting the mystique and dangers of the race. He shares technical details, collaborations, and anecdotes about his career, relations with team members, and the motorsport culture. The episode also touches on Busby’s views on modern racing politics and technical advancements in hypercars. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Jim Busby's Early Racing Career 00:44 Jim's Association with BFGoodrich 01:04 Jim's Notable Victories and Team Management 01:32 Introduction of Host David Spitzer 02:22 Jim Busby's First Le Mans Experience 04:18 The Mystique and Danger of Le Mans 05:13 Building a Winning Team for Le Mans 07:47 The Unique Experience of Racing at Le Mans 12:51 The Importance of Staying Out of the Pits 13:35 The Le Mans Experience Beyond the Racetrack 16:27 BFGoodrich and the Journey to Le Mans 17:54 The Challenges of Racing with BFGoodrich Tires 22:49 The 1982 Le Mans Controversy 24:41 The Kramer Brothers' Racing Legacy 25:11 Qualifying Drama and Engine Troubles 26:06 Rebuilding the Engine in the Rain 27:31 Winning Against All Odds 28:07 The Importance of Porsche 29:42 Le Mans Politics and American Teams 30:17 Excitement for Le Mans 2023 31:27 Challenges of Racing at Le Mans 32:50 Reflections on Racing and Politics 37:00 Co-Drivers and Racing Stories 43:10 Innovations and Hot Rod Culture 45:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ==================== 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.