EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 41 MIN
Graham Henckel: Dodge Viper History and Secrets + Career Advice for Kart Racers
from Find The Apex - Car Culture Discussions with Christophe Wakefield
Have you ever wondered how the V10 beast known as the Dodge Viper came to be? Learn the surprising connection between the Viper, the Mercedes SLS and the Chevrolet Corvette in this behind-the-scenes discussion with the Chief Engineer of the last gen Viper, who was there at the beginning of the Viper story as well. He also has excellent advice for kart and car racers looking into careers in the automotive industry, from his Engineering path, to the business and marketing path of Bob Lutz. Hear about the father of the Viper, Roy Schoberg, the person who restarted the Viper, Ralph Gilles, and the interesting rivalry with Corvette from one of my early mentors in racing, Graham Henckel.
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Have you ever wondered how the V10 beast known as the Dodge Viper came to be? Learn the surprising connection between the Viper, the Mercedes SLS and the Chevrolet Corvette in this behind-the-scenes discussion with the Chief Engineer of the last gen Viper, who was there at the beginning of the Viper story as well. He also has excellent advice for kart and car racers looking into careers in the automotive industry, from his Engineering path, to the business and marketing path of Bob Lutz. Hear about the father of the Viper, Roy Schoberg, the person who restarted the Viper, Ralph Gilles, and the interesting rivalry with Corvette from one of my early mentors in racing, Graham Henckel.
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