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A motorsport podcast keeping you up to date with current competitors during the Covid-19 shutdown. What are we all up to? And how are we coping with out our adrenaline fueled, expensive passion? Business, sponsors and competitors - we are affected. Join Host Jade Paveley and special guests to find our more.

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    • Jan 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32 EPISODES


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    Julian Porter - Motorsport Reporter, Commentator and Presenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 90:00


    Julian Porter by his own admission lives and breathes everything rallying. If you follow Rallying, you will know of Julian! He covers everything from end of stage interviews, reporting, live commentary and broadcasting. Check out this in-depth interview about Julian's rally and race career, his predictions about the new WRC season ahead and hear about the behinds the scenes of the World Rally Championship! Enjoy x   @jadepaveleymotorsport 

    Rich Millener - Team Principal of M-Sport World Rally Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 29:47


    Richard Millener is the current team principal for the M-Sport World Rally Team originally moving from Bristol to the depths of Cumbria, he started his career delivering parts for the M-Sport team. Now about to enter an era of Hybrid, Rich will be leading the way for the successful WRC team again in 2022 but here we find more about the guy himself! (He swims in freezing cold lakes?! What?!) Enjoy x   @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Becs Williams - WRC Commentator, Presenter & Broadcast Journalist,

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 60:00


    It's The Becs Williams we hear when we watch the World Rally Championship. She brings her vast knowledge and experience to give us the very best coverage of the sport we know and love but WRC is not the only item on a rather long CV. Becs is experienced in all types of broadcasting including Rugby and Touring cars and it is quite a surprise that her career lead to Motorsport at all! Listen to find out more about the real Becs Williams - there will be a lot you didn't know it will definitely make you smile! @jadepaveleymotorsport  #motorsportnow

    Chloe Anna Jones 2019 British Cross Country Champion 2019 UAE BAJA 2nd Overall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 29:10


    "Living life on 2 & 4 wheels" is Chloe's bio on her social media and it's true that Chloe's life is Motorsport through and through. But, what stood out for me in her interview was her fantastic attitude of "why not" and she's up for giving anything in Motorsport a try. Chloe works for MSUK, competes and thrives in a Motorsport environment and enjoys being herself in it. Listen up and enjoy! x    @jadepaveleymotorsport 

    Tiegen Lillicrap - Crew25 Championship Organiser & MSUK Scrutineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 44:00


    Aged only 22, Tiegen has taken on the mammoth task of making Rallying accessible for young people. Having recently founded the Crew25 Championship, she aims to try to make Motorsport more affordable and provide much needed support to newcomers. Tiegen has also been a Scrutineer from the age of only 16 (Her Mum had to drive her to events!) completed an Engineering Degree and is now working in a carbon composites company - living and breathing Motorsport could be an understatement! What Tiegen is taking on is no easy task but it's great to hear her enthusiasm and determination. Listen up to find out more! Enjoy x   @jadepaveleymotorsport 

    Richard Wells - Race & Rally Car Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 29:06


    Motorbikes, Race Cars and Rally Cars - there isn't much that adrenaline junkie Rich Wells hasn't driven at full speed. Competing from the tender age of 4, we find out what it's like to balance 30 years of 3 different disciplines of Motorsport. Enjoy! x @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Nicky Grist Rally Winning Co Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 27:49


    Nicky Grist is a Welsh former rally co-driver. His factory team career in the World Rally Championship lasted from 1993 to 2002. He won 21 rallies with a number of drivers including Colin McRae. Grist's first WRC win was in the Rally Argentina in 1993 with Juha Kankkunen, who at that time was a three times WRC champion. The audio was taken from my interview with Nicky for the BBC feature on how Wales Rally GB has been affected by Covid 19. We discuss this topic, about the near miss of the title for Elfyn Evans, women in Motorsport (sorry I do get a date wrong!) and we discuss what needs to be done in Rallying! Leave a review and get in touch @jadepaveleymotorsport ! Enjoy x

    David Richards CBE - Chairman of MSUK and Prodrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 29:04


    David Richards CBE is the chairman of Prodrive, chairman of Motorsport UK, former chairman of Aston Martin, a former team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One motor racing teams and as a co-driver, World Rally Champion in 1981. David kindly accepted by invitation to interview him as part of my BBC Sport feature (audio taken from BBC Interview and kindly donated by James Pontin) which circulated around the topic of how Covid has affected Welsh Motorsport and in particular Wales Rally GB. This is the full interview!  Enjoy x

    Louise Aitken-Walker MBE The First British Driver to Win a World Title – FIA Ladies World Rally Champion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 26:29


    "Believe in yourself and fight". That is what Louise Aitken-Walker did and she conquered. Louise was the first woman to win a National Rally outright, survived a horrific crash in Portugal and became the first, ever British driver to win a world title – FIA Ladies World Rally Champion. It was a brilliant and inspiring interview - especially if you're a woman in Motorsport! Listen up and enjoy x

    Paul Rees - British Racing and Precision Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 32:02


    An interview with Paul Rees, a British Racing Driver currently competing in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. He has previously competed in many championships including the FIA Formula 2 Championship and casually driven a "few" F1 cars - as you do. His father is the former F1 driver Alan Rees who is also the founder of March F1. Listen up and enjoy. @jadepavelymotorsport

    Jade Paveley - Driver and Hannah McKillop - Co-Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 1:02


    Here is it - two girls chatting about their Motorsport! Hannah talks about her career and how she jumped straight in at the deep end and I talk about my journey starting at Karting to Racing and now Rallying.  Between us Championships have been won and cars have been rolled. Listen up and enjoy! @jadepaveleymotorsport @hansmck

    Laura Tillett - World Karting Championship and Formula Renault Competitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 31:58


    Racing from the age of 11, Laura has moved up through the ranks and has competed in every major championship in karting. Laura is the first British female driver to ever qualify and compete in the official FIA World Karting Championships at the highest level, and with this and many other great achievements Laura was picked up by two major karting manufacturers to become one of very few drivers to be chosen as a supported works driver.  It was a real pleasure interviewing Laura and we were very much on the same page for a lot of things. Enjoy listening.   @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Red Bull TV Presenter Mike Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 26:07


    Former Racing driver turned presenter, Mike Chen, shares his story of how it all happened. Of course being a Red Bull presenter doesn't just include talking to a camera but also getting thrown out of a plane and even competing in Wales Rally GB himself. Mike even gives us his predictions for the World Rally Championship. Enjoy! (Note: Apologies the quality of the sound isn't 100% I had some microphone issues! All fixed for next time) Get in touch and let me know your thoughts @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Jonathan Williams - Williams F1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 39:48


    Head of the Williams Heritage (F1 Collection) and son of the legendary Sir Frank Williams, Jonathan is witty, humorous and extremely passionate about his role. Jonathan was a real delight to speak to. You would be very hard pushed to find anyone else who knows their stuff more than Jonathan. A brilliant episode with so many hidden gems and a great way to start off series 2! Enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Introduction to Series 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 1:53


    Check out Series 2 of Motorsport Now!    @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Emma Bearpark - Motorsport PR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 42:46


    PR. Essential in today's fast paced world where everyone is accessible. It takes a unique person to tackle this role in Motorsport and from first hand experience, I know there is no one better person in this field than Emma Bearpark. Her vast experience includes working in the World Endurance Championship, Formula 1, Formula E. Emma has worked personally for Jenson Button; she has been an integral part of the (then) Super Aguri F1 team and has also worked with Brendon Hartley, Alexander Rossi and Takuma Sato. Listen to a side of Motorsport you may not know much about. We talk about "keeping discreet and professional", the challenges of the role, advice in how to get there and how there is so much "passion behind whole family (in Motorsport) they become an extension of your own". Enjoy!   @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Stunt and Drift Driver Michelle Westby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 20:54


    Michelle worked hard and followed her dreams. From working as a grid girl to becoming a stunt driver, Michelle made her own path in Motorsport and in this interview she emphasises the importance of networking and promoting yourself the right way on social media. She was a pleasure to talk to and I am sure you'll find her story and experiences very interesting! @jadepaveleymotorsport     

    Paul Monaghan - Chief Engineer, Car Engineering at Aston Martin Red Bull Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 25:54


    An insight into the world of F1 through the eyes of one of the top brains of the operation. Paul, who is extremely down to earth, shares his amazing experiences - from the day he walked into McLaren F1 to winning championships and learning to speak the drivers "language". In the past, he's had chairs thrown at him (by a certain Spaniard) but with his calm and methodical approach, you can easily see how teams he has been a key part of have won not only races but world championships.  Enjoy!    @jadepaveleymotorsport   #F1 #motorsport 

    WRC Co Driver Phil Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 43:17


    Working with his Dad on a Peugeot Rally car in the garage and helping out on events at just 8 years old is where it started for Phil. He made his own luck, seized opportunities that took him to 25 WRC events spread across every continent and there is still more to come. This interview gets really in depth about what it's like to be a Co-Driver in detail - from pens running out mid stage, to ending up upside down in snow banks, Phil tells us all. Enjoy! (He never took a half used pen into a stage again!)  Review and Subscribe :)  @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Gwyndaf Evans - Ex Works Driver and British Rally Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 51:53


    His story started as a young boy in a remote town in Mid Wales, skidding around in whatever he could get he hands on. He grew up to be a professional Rally Champion and drove for multiple manufacturers. He is now coaching his son - Elfyn Evans - who followed in his footsteps competing at the top level in WRC. A truly likeable gentleman (although be warned some words used may not be suitable for young ears!) who was very generous in giving me so much time and the opportunity to interview him. You will enjoy. Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a kind review

    Ben Roberts Director and Owner of Clogau Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 17:39


    I wanted to offer a different perspective within Motorsport to demonstrate the relationship I have with my main sponsor. Ben gives clear advice on what a business owner is looking for in a Motorsport sponsorship deal. Clogau Gold are a long established family jewellery company based in North Wales with over 160 retailers across the UK. Ben is very passionate about Motorsport and investing in the future. Enjoy @jadepaveleymotorsport

    F1 Driver and Commentator Karun Chandhok

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 22:54


    Karun Chandhok - where do we start? Formula E, GP2, Le Mans and of course Formula 1 driver. I am really lucky to have interviewed such a staple of the racing scene. Everyone in the F1 paddock knows Karun and his opinion is valued by many in motorsport. So, Enjoy!

    WRC2 Driver Rhys Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 39:54


    A fun and interesting interview, which contains some really useful commentary for up and coming drivers. Rhys really loves the sport and has risen quickly through the ranks in Rallying and is well known for his fun personality and driving style. @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK Sue Sanders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 27:39


    Sue Sanders is a lady who has seen Motorsport from every angle. She has navigated, been a stage commander, appointed Head of Health, Safety and Security at Race of Champions and is now Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK. What we discuss is very relevant to everyone in Motorsport right now. She also throws in a few of her fantastic and rebellious experinces of competing in the 70s.  Don't miss this episode! @jadepaveleymotorsport

    Ben Buesnel Communications and Media Manager for Motorsport UK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 21:48


    Ben is one of two interviews from representatives from Motorsport UK. Hear about the changes inside the governing body of the sport and the importance of e-sports.  @jadepaveleymotorsport  

    BTCC Honda Driver Matt Neal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 20:41


    Listen to a driver who has been there, seen that and done THOSE classic touring car moves. It was a pleasure to catch up with former BTCC Champion Matt Neal who's balance of great humor and wise advice makes it an unmissable episode. Enjoy! x @jadepaveleymotorsport www.forestrally.co.uk www.groupbmotorsport.com

    International Rally Champion Osian Pryce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 32:01


    A true and honest interview with Osian Pryce - the 2016 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy/ Junior WRC Champion. We cover everything from his first rally, THAT crash in Poland and his aspirations for the future.  Please subscribe and leave a review! Enjoy :) @jadepaveleymotorsport 

    Jack Benyon Freelance Motorsport Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 40:56


    The longest podcast yet with freelance Motoring Journalist Jack Benyon! The former Autosport International Editor really goes in depth about everything from the knock on effects of Covid-19, the decline of Motorsport UK licence holders  to what the real Lewis Hamilton is like! It's super interesting and it's a real pleasure to listen to what he has to say - enjoy!    @jadepaveleymotorsport 

    BRC Driver Tom Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 17:35


    Jade Paveley interviews Tom Williams, the up and coming Rally driver, and questions how his day to day is going with no Rallying! Apart from reluctantly admitting that he has been munching threw every biscuit in the house, Richard Burns' Godson Tom, has some extremely valid points and observations to make not just about his own Motorsport path but about the sport as a whole. 

    W Series Driver Sarah Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 25:22


    Check out episode 2 of the Motorsport Now podcast hosted by Jade Paveley. Jade catches up will fellow former Motorsport UK Academy student Sarah Moore to not only see what she has been doing with no Motor Racing (loads of fitness and some Guinness included) but how her career started and progressed.    @jadepaveleymotorsport  www.jadepaveley.co.uk

    Rally Navigator Claire Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 26:39


    A podcast created in response to the lockdown to see what real competitors are doing with no active competition. Find out more with myself Jade Paveley former Junior Welsh Tarmac Champion, King of Epynt and Jaguar Resident Rally Driver. My First guest is Claire Williams, a national and international navigator from South Wales. @JadePaveleyMotorsport

    Motorsport Now Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 0:35


    A podcast created in response to the lockdown to see what real competitors are doing with no active competition. Find out more with myself Jade Paveley former Junior Welsh Tarmac Champion, King of Epynt and Jaguar Resident Rally Driver.  @JadePaveleyMotorsport

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