Caribbean Motorsport Podcast

The 2020 track racing season gets underway with the Radical Caribbean Cup.  I caught up with series coordinator Kurt Seabra and asked him about plans for this year. I also got a chance to talk to some of the drivers who were out on track ahead of Round 1 at Bushy Park to get their … Continue reading 029 – Radical Caribbean Cup →

I made it!  Bucket List item complete!  I made it to my first ever WRC event, and what drama leading up to it. Unusually warm weather meant no snow and no ice.  The rally was on the verge of being cancelled. This episode is very short, because there is a YouTube video, so go and … Continue reading 028 – Rally Sweden 2020 →

You know the voice, the unmistakable English bloke who does commentary and press for motorsport events in Barbados (and sometimes other places too). So what does he think about motorsport in the Caribbean? How does he manage to keep talking for so long? Who does he think is the best driver in the Caribbean? All … Continue reading 027 – Robin Bradford →

In this episode I speak with “Macgyver” Donelan on the topic of Crabbs Raceway in Antigua.  A dirt track which can be configured to many different courses for both Rally Sprint and Rally Cross. I also asked him what it’s like living in a household of BimmaCup-ers, and about the motorsport scene in Antigua. Crabbs … Continue reading 026 – Crabbs Raceway Antigua →

Met this racing quattro of ladies from Antigua.  They were in Barbados as part of a larger Antiguan contingent contesting the Barbados leg of the BimmaCup Caribbean series, and the Barbados Rally Carnival. Abby Hellier, Tiffany Donelan, Jani Ewinger and Dana Fletcher.

In this episode it’s just me… I get you up to speed on what’s been happening since my last rally adventure in the wet. Also a bit on the RallySafe system, and some tips on budgeting.  I’ve already blown my budget for the year, and there are still a few events left to do. RallySafe

Part 2 of my journey to do Rally Barbados 2020. In part 1, I did my first road event.  For part 2 it is my first rally.  Also happens to be evening into night.  Oh, and did I mention the impending Tropical Storm Karen?  All this added up to an eventful Saturday night out in … Continue reading 023 – Road to Rally Barbados 2020 (part 2) →

Ever wondered what it takes to do the biggest rally in the Caribbean? Well follow me along on my journey as I check an item off my bucket list… Rally Barbados 2020! In part 1, I show you what you need to get started in rallying. I then get my first taste of driving on … Continue reading 022 – Road to Rally Barbados 2020 (part 1) →

My guest this episode is Orry Hunte.  Orry has the best job on the planet… as far as racers are concerned.  He teaches people how to drive… quickly! Have a listen as he takes us down memory lane on his experiences in the Richard Petty talent search, and working at Bushy Park Circuit on his … Continue reading 021 – Orry Hunte →

Part 2 of the chat with Dave.  In this episode we move forward to rallying in the 90’s, and its split into special stage rallying and navigational rallying. If you haven’t listened to part 1 first, go here