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The only thing I ever wanted to do was become a racing driver. This is my journey through the UK club racing scene and beyond toward my lifetime ambition of competing in the Le Mans 24 hours. Sprinkled among my life as a racing driver you'll find news, views and stories from the anchor.fm community.

Gary Skipp


    • Oct 30, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    Mexican GP review 2027

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 4:09


    Highlights in brief of an unusual Mexican Grand Prix which would decide the outcome of the 2017 Formula One World Driver’s Championship

    Track Day Live Oct 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 8:07


    Some live audio and wrap-up from a track day at Donington Park. Gary and Paul put the Toyota MR2 through it’s paces on the GP circuit experimenting with ballast out in dry conditions.

    F1 Tech: Ride Heights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 7:00


    Interactive discussion on F1 car ride heights and how it affects and disturbs the aerodynamics of the car. How can the problem be fixed? Listen in as various options are discussed. USGP 2017

    F1 Intro (1990's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 0:22


    F1 intro played as the FIA logo assembled prior to television coverage of a Grand Prix during the 1990's

    Matt Poat Pitlane Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 13:25


    An interview with Matt Poat about his website www.pit-in.co.uk about dinging the perfect career, job or candidate in the motorsport industry. Learn about business, education and getting into racing.

    Daytona Motor Sports: E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 10:39


    In my second visit to Daytona Tamworth I describe my experience behind the wheel of the new DMAX GT and sit down with George to learn more about how you can start out in the sport of karting

    mOtorSpit (loVe❤️bOmb)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 1:09


    Motorspit music bumper by dOc O from The Corner

    Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 19:36


    Questions answered! How old can racing drivers stay in the cockpit? What are the best racing video games? Can rare earth metals be used for specialist piston technology? Listen in and find out.

    Race day: Rockingham 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 14:55


    Day in the life: racing in 750 Motor Club Roadsports Series at Rockingham Motor Speedway 9th September 2017. A day which threw everything at me resulting in a class P3

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    Test day: Rockingham 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 10:36


    Live from trackside in an open test day at Rockingham Motor Speedway. Mixed weather and car issues contributed to a day that didn't quite go to plan.

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    Daytona Motor Sports: E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2017 9:40


    A visit to Tamworth for a run in the 125cc two stroke DMax racing karts

    Takeover Tues E1: Allowistic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 36:10


    Allowisitic Artist takes over Motorspit! NASCAR VR Sim Racing Games Watercolour Painting Mazda Miata Lexus Laguna Seca Monterey California Nassau Speed Weeks Can-Am Wayne Rainey Valentino Rossi

    Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 27:22


    Florina asks: When did I become passionate about racing and decide to set my ambitions and life goals? tag

    A Day at Silverstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 14:22


    Paul and I attend 750MC Cartek Motorsport Electronics Club Enduro series at Silverstone. Trackside audio + interview with competition secretary Giles Groombridge as we learn what's new for 2018

    Motorspit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 0:59


    Not every SPORT has a

    Mission: Motorspit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 3:02


    This station is not just about sports. There's a human story: MY story of fulfilling my purpose in LIFE. If I can inspire 1️⃣person to fulfil THEIR purpose then my ⚓️goal is achieved ❤️

    Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2017 19:22


    In Episode 2 we're spittin' Dirt tracks in Oklahoma City, Formula E, Race circuits in New York, Taladega Motor Speedway, Southern Hospitality and a little Lawnmower Racing. Tags

    Does F1 need a new Minardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 10:18


    In reaction to Gunter Steiner's proclamation threat F1 needs a new Minardi, anchor listeners join the discussion on how new teams might benefit the sport. Includes bonus rant on TESTING in F1!

    A minute on Pikes Peak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 1:26


    Excerpt from a conversation with Allowisitic Artist about the Pikes Peak hill climb event. Learn about one of the greatest and legendary events in motor sport and how it's impacted my life

    MR2 onboard audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 4:53


    Voice over audio of my Toyota MR2 race car at U.K. Circuits Donington Park and Brands Hatch. Now with Instagram video link outs for added visuals!

    Motorspit Station IDs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 0:30


    Station IDs by the lovely people of anchor ⚓️ Jessie and Music

    Race numbers of ⚓️ E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 8:34


    Anchor uses choose which race number they would pick if they were a racing driver. Learn the history and significance of the numbers hidden trough insight and anecdotes from motor sport worldwide

    Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 28:23


    Learn about the Laguna Seca road course in Monterey California and the Can-Am road racing series of the late 1960's and 70's

    BTCC ⚠️Safety in the sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 4:59


    Does the BTCC need to address safety issues that have seen several serious accidents occur during the 2017 racing season? The question is asked following the race 3 incident today at Knockill.

    Race numbers of ⚓️ E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 22:56


    Anchor uses choose which race number they would pick if they were a racing driver. Learn the history and significance of the numbers hidden trough insight and anecdotes from motor sport worldwide

    Indy 500 in 3 mins ⏲

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2017 1:51


    Fu-ran calls in about Takuma Sato's victory in the 2017 Indianapolis 500. Recall the heartbreak for Alonso and the first victory for a Japanese driver

    2:41 on life at 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017 2:40


    A proclamation of positivity - 161 seconds on my life at 29 years old

    Aero 101: Learn the Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 5:28


    Want to learn about race car aerodynamics? Dive int to one of the most important factors in the sport as we get all technical on boundary layers and what a race car shares will jelly on a plate

    TV commentary // Days of Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2017 4:22


    TV commentary from Rounds 9 & 10 of the 2014 Millers Oils MR2 championship by Ian Sowman. Audio ripped from Millers Oils YouTube. Link link at end for onboard video

    Beasts from the east

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 4:52


    Getting down to business on iconic JDM powerhouses from Skylines to Scoobys, Misti to Mazda. Which car from afar would make your dream garage?

    MR2 Onboard Rockingham 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 7:24


    Onboard commentary of the last lap of the MR2 championship race at Rockingham 2014.

    Sports Prototypes 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 10:31


    WEC got 99 problems and they're all P1. In this episode I discuss problems and potential solutions to the current issues in sports prototype race cars that effect IMSA, WEC and the Le Mans 24 hours

    Porsche Quit WEC ❌

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 15:40


    Reaction to news that Porsche will withdraw the 919 hybrid from the world endurance championship at the end of 2017 and switch to Formula E. Learn my thoughts on what this means for motorsport.

    Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 15:32


    Nasim and Simon ask; how does modern F1 compare to 1971 and who is the greatest driver of all time

    Story: My racing passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 18:13


    A call in on my social media strategy turns to my life long passion for racing. From Uni Sports to learning to drive a race car for the first time, I wind up with my motivation to race at Le Mans.

    Racing life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 5:55


    Wardrobe considerations for the modern racing driver. Why custom suits are big business in karting and how new paint technology has become self defeating in the world of crash helmet design defeat

    Mercedes quit DTM ❌

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 4:15


    My reaction to the shock announcement by Mercedes-Benz to quit the DTM after the 2018 racing season and switch to Formula E. What does this new mean for motorsport?

    Shorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 8:45


    A brief description of racing circuits in the Uk that I've been to with the 750MC tour racing my Toyota MR2

    Kart4Life race debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 26:12


    Race analysis of the Kart4Life challenge held at Grand Prix Raceway, Birmingham. I took part in the race as per of team Rugby Kart Club 3 as we made our way to a 5th place finish after 4hrs racing

    MR2 Onboard Brands Hatch Indy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 1:25


    Talking through a flying lap of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit in my Toyota MR2 race car

    Short Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 16:00


    Jonathan and MoMac fire in some questions about my race car and my racing life, I answer them!

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    Racing tires: Toyo R888r

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 4:56


    A brief on the Toyo R888r competition tire against it's predecessor the R888. These tyres are mandatory in the UK Toyota MR2 Championship and remain popular with competitors on other similar series.

    About me: Florina Jones Oracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 22:38


    All about me. Questions asked by Florina Jones using her Oracle, a popular diary for schoolchildren in Romania

    MR2 onboard Donington Park GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 2:27


    I talk you through a hot lap of the Donington Park GP circuit in my Toyota MR2

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