Latton Lads & the cursed MINI: A Motorsports Saga of Fire, Flood, and Brotherhood

This episode, hosted by Crew Chief Eric, features brothers John and Steve Wade, known affectionately as 'the Latton Lads.' They recount their motorsport journey, from fixing cars out of necessity when they were broke in England to engaging in competitive racing in the United States. Across decades, they've transformed from novices repairing an old Austin to seasoned racers with tales of trials, triumphs, and the occasional misfortunes involving cars, from enduring bear attacks to surviving fiery incidents on the track. Their enthusiasm for racing is matched only by their camaraderie and the supportive community they've found in motorsports, highlighting the importance of teamwork and continuous learning in the sport. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet the Wade Brothers 00:00:51 Early Motorsports Adventures 00:04:08 The Origin of the Latin Lads 00:09:33 John's Car Collection 00:22:36 Steve's Journey with Minis 00:28:46 The Bear Incident 00:33:41 Racing at Watkins Glen 00:36:42 High-Speed Mini Adventures 00:37:01 The Talking Car 00:37:32 Power Steering Woes 00:38:27 Black Flags and Fire 00:38:49 Emergency Response 00:41:19 The Aftermath 00:44:28 Another Day at Shenny 00:51:19 Flooded Mini 00:56:09 The Bee Invasion 00:58:22 Planning the Next Mini 01:01:54 Advice for New Racers 01:11:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell ==================== 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: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/