Pit Stop: David Hobbs on 1960s British Club Racing & the White Ferrari GTO

On this Pit Stop mini-sode of the Break/Fix podcast our team, consisting of Crew Chief Eric, William Ross (Ferrari Marketplace Podcast) and Jon Summers (The Motoring Historian) delve into the history of British Club racing in the 1960s with legendary pro-driver and commentator, David Hobbs. The discussion covers David's early racing career, the dynamics and culture of club racing during that era, and significant figures such as Lofty England, John Coombs, and various renowned drivers like Graham Hill, Mike Hawthorn, and Jack Sears. Hobbs shares personal anecdotes, his experiences with different racing cars, including the famed white Ferrari 250 GTO and Jaguar E-Type, and his interactions with key personalities in the motorsport world. The episode also touches on the transition from amateur to professional racing and the evolution of race car engineering. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Special Guest: David Hobbs 01:23 Early Racing Days; Apprenticeship and Career Beginnings 03:13 Racing Success and Challenges 08:30 Club Racing Insights 14:59 Technical Innovations and Gearbox Development 17:04 Evolution of Club Racing 21:11 Exploring the Drivers of the Ferrari 250 GTO 21:23 The Journey from Club Racing to Professional Racing 22:29 Negotiating Driving Fees and Starting Money 25:02 Jack Sears and His Long-Term Ownership of the GTO 26:35 The Jaguar XJ13 and Its Untapped Potential 30:23 Favorite Cars and Memorable Races 33:07 Sterling Moss and Other Racing Legends 35:33 Lofty England's Influence and Personal Stories 38:55 Concluding 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: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram