Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Barker

In Episode 142 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with Ben Barker to dive into what it truly means to balance fitness, fatherhood, and life. If you're a dad struggling to stay fit while juggling the chaos of family and work, this conversation is for you. Ben shares his personal journey in CrossFit, tips for leading by example as a parent, and how to embrace challenges both in the gym and at home. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable advice and honest perspectives to help you prioritize what really matters.Follow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/benbarkerfitnessCode: JKPODCAST for 50% off Lab Work at BlokesFor Him: https://blokes.co/jkpodcastFor Her: https://choosejoi.co/jkpodcastNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=enNever Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programmingPhilanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/Chapters:0:00 Ben Barker's Epic Clean & Jerk with His Wife2:02 From College Football to CrossFit Coaching5:43 The Crazy Transition From Strength Training to CrossFit7:39 How to Get Kids Into Fitness and Sports11:31 Building Strong Kids: Fitness vs. Sports Skills13:16 Why Fit Parents Raise Fit Kids16:56 Breaking Fitness Myths & Why Strength Training Matters18:29 Bring Back the 90s: Active Childhood Adventures21:50 How Social Media Might Be Hurting Your Kids23:25 Want to Burn Fat Faster? Try Sprinting!27:00 The Jiu-Jitsu Weight Loss Success Story28:44 Find Fitness That Fuels Your Passion32:04 Push Yourself or Get Inspired: How Men Stay Motivated33:44 Social Media That Inspires Men to Be Better37:06 Balancing Looks and Functionality in Fitness38:45 Look Better, Feel Better: Fitness Tips for Life42:00 Why Fitness Preps You for Life's Unexpected Challenges43:44 Workout Buddies Build Strength and Brotherhood47:03 Fitness Friends Keep You Accountable and Motivated48:40 Building Deep Connections Instead of Addictions52:25 Becoming a Better Dad: Lessons From Raising Two Kids54:10 Laughing Through Chaos: Big Dad Energy57:22 Listening Is Key: Stop Jumping to Fix Problems59:01 Follow Ben Barker for Fitness and Fun

When Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War, was released earlier this year, there was a lot of talk about the sound design of the film and its ultra-realistic take on the sound of battle. I was invited by the sound team to come to Pinewood Studios, near London, to hear the film in the room it was mixed in. We talk about the decision process they went through to land on the innovative mix of the film. Glenn Freemantle, (Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer), Gillian Dodders (Supervising Dialogue/ADR Editor) and Ben Barker, (co-supervising sound editor) discuss how the sound design evolved on the mix stage, building up chaos with loop group, and their creative use of silence.

Commentary from John Hindhaugh and Ben Barker.

How can agencies accelerate client growth while driving greater revenue along the way?  Wix's Mordy Oberstien and Crystal Carter are joined by the head of organic search at Connective3, Ben Barker, to discuss how to avoid getting lost in unattainable goals and focus on achieving realistic incremental growth for your clients. Understand the variety of contributors on top of traffic volume that play into an accurate forecast and how you can best break that down for your clients.  Learn how to accelerate your clients' growth just as a V8 engine does a hot rod here on episode 95 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast!  Key Segments [00:01:38] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:01] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO Agencies Driving Client Growth [00:03:58] Focus Topic Guest: Ben Barker [00:30:09] Tool Time [00:36:03] Snappy News [00:42:24] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Ben Barker Chris Long Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Connective3 Rankix Wix App News: No - Reddit Is Not Blocking Google Search Google Zero Click Study Now At 58.5% In 2024  2024 Zero-Click Search Study Google Search Console Working To Fix Search Performance Delays & Latency

Summary In this special cross-podcast episode of “Can't Believe I Made It Podcast,” I join my buddy Ben Barker on the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast for an insightful conversation about fatherhood, personal growth, and the power of community. We explored what it means to be an intentional father, emphasizing the importance of presence and creating lasting memories with your children. Our convo spilled into overcoming limiting beliefs and shared practical strategies for improving overall well-being, including sleep hygiene, breath work, and gratitude journaling. Both of us underscored the value of community and the necessity of seeking help as fathers, highlighting our personal experiences and offering advice on balancing work and family life. The discussion wraps up with a powerful reminder about the significance of play in building strong connections with your children and creating meaningful experiences. Join us for this heartfelt and inspiring episode that provides valuable insights and actionable tips for fathers and anyone striving to be their best selves. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Connection We kick off the episode by sharing how Ben and I connected and what sparked this incredible discussion. 02:45 - Being an Intentional Father We dive into the concept of intentional fatherhood, discussing what it means to be present and create lasting memories with your children. 06:00 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Here, we tackle the critical topic of limiting beliefs, sharing personal stories and strategies for overcoming these mental barriers. 10:17 - Sleep Hygiene, Breath Work, and Gratitude Journaling We explore the importance of maintaining good sleep hygiene, practicing breath work, and keeping a gratitude journal to enhance overall well-being and parenting. 14:57 - The Power of Community and Seeking Help Ben and I emphasize the value of community and the importance of seeking help as fathers and individuals striving for personal growth. 24:55 - Finding Balance: Work and Family We discuss the challenges and strategies for balancing work and family life, ensuring that neither is neglected. 29:15 - The Power of Play Finally, we highlight the significance of play in building strong connections with your children and creating meaningful experiences. Links & Resources: Check out our new Podpage! : Connect with Us: @deziabeyta and @imadeitpod on Instagram Review & Subscribe: Love what you're hearing? Please leave a review and subscribe to our podcast on Youtube! Go Support Ben!  Got any Alpha Dads out there that need some help with their fitness! Check out Ben's services! Go give Ben a follow, subscribe to his podcast, and give him some love via review!  Signing Off: To our vibrant community of High Performers, remember, each step you take towards understanding and optimizing your performance brings you closer to your goals. Keep striving, stay curious, and support one another. Until next time, keep thriving in your quest for health and excellence! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cbimi/message

This week on Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my special guest is Ben Barker. He is an incredibly talented musician and artist, specialising in modern Aboriginal dreaming art. He also has an extraordinary talent for playing didgeridoo and guitar at the same time. Barker's work stands as a testament to the richness of cultural diversity and the power of artistic innovation.

Today's guest is Ben Barker, the neighborhood alpha dad. Ben helps men gain lean muscle and lose fat. But that's only a small part of what Adrian and Ben talk about today. What they really dive into is why men need to always be chasing goals, in their fitness, family and faith. Only by setting goals do dads become the men their families need them to beAlso on today's show:Why and how Ben is training for a sub 5 minute mile and 500 squat on the same dayThe attributes of an alpha dad (and it's not what you think)The most important spiritual disciplines for your homeHow a dad can exhibit “quiet strength”Why laughter is often the missing ingredient for dads who are trying to lead their families wellThere is so much depth in this conversation, but also a ton of laughter and hilarity. Enjoy!CONNECT WITH BEN: https://www.instagram.com/benbarkerfitness/CONNECT WITH ADRIAN: https://www.instagram.com/menofbedrock/LEARN MORE ABOUT BEDROCK: www.menofbedrock.com

HCP - Ep. 158 - Faith, Family, FITNESS (with Guest Ben Barker)On this episode of the HCP Larry and Drew welcome fitness expert and Larry's son Ben Barker to the podcast. You can't consider overall health of pastors and leaders and not include a consideration of physical health. It is just as important as Soul Health, Emotional Health, Relational Health, Financial Health, or Spiritual Health. Ben encourages us to consider how we might make small changes in our diet and exercise that may result in big changes or health benefits in the years to come. Find Ben's information and contact at”BenBarkerFitness.com           You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

Today's guest is Ben Barker. We go deep today talking about: Why it's important for dads to be strong for their wife and kidsThe power of routine and resistanceHow Ben made the leap in his career to become an entrepreneurThe importance of intensity and consistency in fitness trainingWhy regret is one of the most powerful motivators to do betterThe most underrated, underutilized exercise in existence and how to use it in your fitness programActionable workout and nutrition tipsBen Barker is a fitness coach out of Central Arkansas who helps men gain lean muscle and lose body fat. You may know him on Instagram as the Neighbourhood Alpha Dad where he inspires men to get strong and lead their family well. Find Ben online at:Podcast: Ben Barker FitnessInstagram: @benbarkerfitness---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast, where men are forged into elite husbands and fathers by learning what it takes to become harder to kill, easier to love, and equipped to lead.Get ready to start building the only legacy that truly matters - your family.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/podcast/Follow Dad.Work:https://instagram.com/dadwork.curt/https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtstorring/https://twitter.com/CurtStorringHOW TO BECOME AN ELITE MAN, HUSBAND, AND FATHER: FREE TRAINING:https://dad.work/training/

Join host Ben Barker in an enlightening episode of the Ben Barker Fitness podcast as he sits down with fitness expert Kyler Harris to explore the transformative journey of fathers embracing discipline in their faith and fitness. Discover the profound benefits that arise from the integration of physical and spiritual growth. Gain invaluable insights on striving for greatness, pushing boundaries, and maximizing potential. Tune in to this captivating conversation that will inspire and empower fathers to unlock their true potential and lead a life of purpose, strength, and balance. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode packed with practical tips, personal anecdotes, and powerful perspectives on the intersection of faith, fitness, and personal growth. Grab a free 7 day trial to my daily workout subscription that gives a simple daily plan for the gym or home workouts: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com Grab my Ebook with 4-weeks of workouts and/ or an Alpha Dad T-Shirt in my shop: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com/shop

In this Ben Barker Fitness Podcast episode, join host Ben Barker as he interviews Jeff Shirrell, the founder of https://yourstorytoglory.com. Together, they explore the journey of fathers finding fulfillment through faith, health, relationships, and purpose. Discover how faith can transform every aspect of a father's life, learn practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and gain insights on nurturing meaningful connections. Jeff Shirrell shares wisdom on aligning actions with values and leaving a lasting legacy. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will equip you with tools for a fulfilling life as a father. Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to fatherhood fulfillment. If you want to start improving your health and need some direction in the gym, grab a free 7-day trial to my daily workout subscription here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com Alpha Dad T-Shirts and my workout ebook are live in my shop: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com/shop

Paul Goldsmith chats with Ben Barker, a fitness influencer, known for posting hilarious videos on Instagram and Tiktok, tongue-in-cheek, teaching men how to become "Alpha Dad".  Ben shares how he went from being a fitness studio trainer to one day just quitting to pursue internet fame. And issues a warning to anyone else considering the same: Followers don't equal dollars. Ben also shares a few nutrition and fitness tips for anyone wanting to be healthier.

Paul Goldsmith chats with Ben Barker, a fitness influencer, known for posting hilarious videos on Instagram and Tiktok, tongue-in-cheek, teaching men how to become "Alpha Dad".  Ben shares how he went from being a fitness studio trainer to one day just quitting to pursue internet fame. And issues a warning to anyone else considering the same: Followers don't equal dollars. Ben also shares a few nutrition and fitness tips for anyone wanting to be healthier.

Ben Barker was always a super skinny kid. He wanted nothing more than to be "big and strong." Once Ben started lifting weights, he became strong... he is still waiting on getting big.  Any time he posts a lifting video on social media people will comment something like, "Wow, you're really strong... for a little guy." ​ Here's what makes the fitness journey interesting... there is always room for improvement. This can either be seen as discouraging or encouraging. To Ben, it is motivating. Think about it, as long as we keep showing up, we can continue to see improvements! Check out Ben at https://www.benbarkerfitness.com/ or @benbarkerfitness

Fitness coach, father & lover of short shorts Ben Barker joins the show to discuss his jump into entrepreneurship & how he helps others chase their dreams.Join the free BYErs Circle newsletter where you get access to experts in their field & people who help you Beat Yesterday Everyday. If you want to keep your mindset in shape and stay up to date with the community follow us on Instagram. Get 40% of your first case of Feel Free using code BREATHE40.

Achieving goals requires one to be willing to work hard in the present to see the results in the future. However, being a long-term thinker in a short-term world no easy thing. The pandemic made us realize that we can make long-term plans but might have to take unexpected detours. Today, Ben Barker sits down with Dorie Clark as they talk about long-term thinking in a fast-paced, short-term world. Dorie is a communication coach and bestselling author who helps people and companies figure out how they can successfully get their message heard in a noisy and crowded environment.

Ben and I talk about his short shorts, honk for reps, and his new business ventures. Always love interacting with the fittest man in Little Rock Arkansas

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is celebrating its anniversary: the 90th running of the legendary long-distance classic starts in France on June 11 at 4:00 p.m The fight for the most prestigious victory of the season will once again be particularly exciting in the GTE-Am class. No fewer than 23 cars from Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari are on the grid in what is traditionally the hardest-fought category in the World Sportscar Championship.

David Russell enjoyed an unlikely trophy following the teams huge crash early in the weekend, but making it more special was to have the whole family with him, Ben Barker returned to Australia and again deminstrated his skills on the Mountain and Mostert talked about the significance of Pole at the B12hr.

David Russell enjoyed an unlikely trophy following the teams huge crash early in the weekend, but making it more special was to have the whole family with him, Ben Barker returned to Australia and again deminstrated his skills on the Mountain and Mostert talked about the significance of Pole at the B12hr.

On this week's show Ian Brannan is joined by former GB Team manager, and Premiership winner in 2019, Alun Rossiter. Belle Vue Aces defeated the Peterborough Panthers for the 2nd time in a week, we hear from the Aces maximum man Brady Kurtz. There was also a win for Ipswich away at Wolves, and we hear the thoughts of team bosses Peter Adams and Ritchie Hawkins, along with Wolves star Sam Masters. Ipswich are next on Eurosport this Monday when they host Sheffield Tigers, and in this episode hear from Simon Stead, Tobias Musielak who started his league campaign with a maximum. This episode was recorded live in Plymouth after the Gladiators win over the Oxford Cheetahs, and we are joined by top scorer for Plymouth, Ben Barker. And from the National League Oxford Chargers got off to a perfect start with wins at home and away. We chat to Chargers captain Jordan Jenkins. Plus following the news that the Premiership Pairs will be live streamed by British Speedway Network, BSN director Jitendra Duffill reveals more about what to expect..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not have been the repeat of last year's top five finish, but Ben Barker and the plucky GR Racing team once again went the distance in the world's toughest endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. Both Barker and GR (formerly Gulf) Racing were making their sixth consecutive appearance at the Circuit de la Sarthe and were initially encouraged by the pre-event pace, not just of their #86 Porsche 911 RSR, but the Weissach marque's entire representation in the 23-entry GTE-Am category. With a mammoth 61-car entry across four classes, overall honours were not the target, however, with team and driver both looking to better last season's fifth in GTE-Am, and qualifying only served to raise expectations, as Barker put the distinctive black-and-orange Porsche into P2, achieving a personal goal of making it through to the ‘hyperpole' shootout reserved for the fastest qualifiers in each class.

This week we're joined by Swindon Team Manager and former Great Britain team manager Alun Rossiter to discuss the recent action across British Speedway, and preview the 2021 Sports Insure British FInal!We have reaction from all 3 Premiership matches from Monday night, speaking with Peter Adams, Luke Becker, Michael Palm Toft, Mark Lemon, Rob Lyon and more.Plus we look ahead to the 2021 British Final, hearing the thoughts of Nigel Pearson and Kelvin Tatum, current British Champ Rory Schlein, Richard Lawson and Ben Barker.And we look ahead to the upcoming fixture across British Speedway this week, hearing from Berwick's Kasper Andersen, and Birmingham's David Mason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting with my younger brother Ben on what it was like posting his coming-out story and having it public for the world to see. Both his emotional journey and the stories he heard from people.

A conversation with my younger brother ben about his experience growing up gay in a christian culture.

Fitness expert, coffee lover, father and coach Ben Barker joins the show.

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours.  News includes from flydubai, Emirates & Cebu Pacific, along with opening of Oman and an air corridor between Australia and New Zealand in early 2021. Followed by in depth interview with Ben Barker, MD, Extreme Destinations on adventure tourism - including the Seychelles, United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Plus his views on the future of tourism and events

Ben Baker is the Managing Director of EXTREME's International Sports and Leisure Destinations. Growing up Ben had a fascination with travel and adventure having lived all over the world from the Middle East to South East Asia the Americas and Africa. He graduated with a degree in Hotel and Tourism and started his career in tourism as a tour operator in the UK. Ben has 20 years experience in project management and business consultancy in sports, entertainment and leisure destinations.  Ben is currently running EXTREME Destinations who consult, design, develop and operate extreme and adventure sports parks, hotels and complexes around the world.  Tune in to find out how Ben got into the travel industry and what projects EXTREME Destinations are working on. Enjoy and get rad!The Rad Season Action Sports and Adventure Show goes live every week on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Every Monday, the Show drops as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Like what you hear? Read more by following this link: radseason.com 

In this episode of ‘RLI Talks', Jayne is joined by not one but three guests from Extreme International: Founder & CEO, Al Gosling; Ben Barker, Managing Director Extreme Destinations and James Cooke-Priest Managing Director, Extreme Events to chat about creating sustainable sports, leisure and entertainment destinations and the future of the industry in a post Covid world.

Corvette C8R driver Jan Magnussen, WEC drivers Gustavo Menezes and Ben Barker, Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin after his Indycar test at COTA, and American at the Toyota Racing Series Spike Kohlbecker. FIA World Endurance Championship coming to COTA this week! Indycar testing in Austin last week LISTEN The post Jan Magnussen, Gustavo Menezes, Scott McLaughlin, Ben Barker appeared first on Speed City Broadcasting.

Covering not only SEO, but PPC as well as smart ways of doing the often long and laborious manual tasks to drive business level changes that can scale.

Speedway Tavern returns for a new season, and gets off to a belter with guests Paul Ackroyd, Ben Barker and Danny King..

What makes Bristol's inside and outside spaces age friendly? Featuring Angie Cox talking about her Bristol Rocks and Ben Barker introducing the Bedminster Toilet Map. 'Inside, Outside Spaces' is part of 'Here We Grow', a publication-podcast about growing older in Bristol. 'Here We Grow' was produced by No Bindings and funded by Bristol Ageing Better. You can read the handmade 'Here We Grow' pamphlet at any one of Bristol's 27 public libraries. Intro music by Jamie Cruickshank Recorded by Lily Green in December 2017 Edited by Eloise Stevens First broadcast on 28th May 2018 on The Babber's Show on Ujima Radio 98FM Find out more: Age Friendly Bristol | http://agefriendlybristol.org.uk/ Bristol Ageing Better | http://bristolageingbetter.org.uk/ The Babber's Show | http://www.ujimaradio.com/show/the-babbers-show Bristol Libraries | https://www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries-archives The Bedminster Toilet Map | http://bristolageingbetter.org.uk/news/royal-flush-for-bedminster-toilet-map/ Bristol Rocks | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1915152828746976/ Find out about No Bindings | https://www.nobindings.co.uk/ Leave us a review and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Would you like to be wealthy? Listen closely to Chef Ben Barker's wisdom and you will be rich with stories of humility, North Carolina history and family values. Chef Ben Barker is literally a living legend of NC, he has won the for best chef in the southeast and has been nominated six times. His restaurant Magnolia Grill was the epicenter of North Carolina Cuisine for decades. The coolest part of Ben’s story goes beyond the man. Ben’s wife is also a James Beard award winner for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2003. On top of all their success, the Barkers are still in the game as they are intimately involved in their son Gabe’s restaurant . Join us in Carrboro, NC where we sat down to chat with the Godfather of North Carolina fine dining.

Ben Barker has been at the heart community development work in the Bristol neighbourhoods of Southville and Bedminster for over 25 years, involved in everything from projects that look tiny and have no budget, right through to things like the Business Improvement District that has helped the local high streets remain vibrant. I always enjoy talking to Ben, so I wanted to find out more about his approach, especially to areas like social isolation, and projects impacting on elderly and disabled people, including making the area more accessible. Find links to the projects we talked about on my website http://www.avonstories.com The graphic for this podcast is the Bedminster Toilet Map, and you can see the map here: http://www.linkagebristol.org.uk/uploads/files/bedminstertoiletmapA.pdf

Social media is a relatively new marketing channel and it can be difficult to find time to leverage it effectively. However, if you want to find and connect with new customers, increase your visibility online and grow your business, social media is an important channel you can no longer ignore. On this episode of MSPradio, we chat with Ben Barker, Marketing Programs Manager at Continuum, about how MSPs can more effectively leverage social media to grow their business. Download this episode's free eGuide, "Getting Started with Content Marketing" here: http://bit.ly/mspradio88. 

Video can be a very effective tool for marketing, but you have to be sure to do it right. Many MSPs want to take advantage of video marketing, but don’t know where to get started or maybe aren’t sure if it’s worth the investment. On this week’s episode of MSPradio, we chat with Scott Glidden, Director of Media Production at Continuum, and Ben Barker, Content Marketing Consultant at Continuum, who discuss how MSPs can effectively leverage video marketing in a scalable and efficient way. Tune in now and start rocking it with video marketing!

Master of pits?    Nathan sits down with Jeff Miller owner of Luella’s Bar-B-Que for the 33rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Iowa City, Iowa, how he fell in love with cooking, what he learned from James Beard Award winner Ben Barker when he was cooking at Magnolia Grill in Durham, NC, whether North Carolina barbecue is really up to snuff with the rest of the country, and why finding a quiet moment is really the key to living a healthy life.

A MAGICAL STEP BACK IN TIME The Goodwood Revival really is a magical step back in time, a unique chance to revel in the glamour and allure of motor racing in the romantic time capsule of the world’s most authentic motor circuit. Leave the ‘Modern World’ Behind The Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. It is the biggest and best historic motor racing party of the year. The Revival offers visitors the opportunity to leave the ‘modern world’ behind and join motor sport luminaries including Sir Stirling Moss, Richard Attwood, John Surtees and Derek Bell in an unabashed celebration of flat-out, wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic racetrack, untouched by the modern world. Revival First-timers to Compete in Half-century Racers at the Sell-out 2013 Goodwood Revival Two famous names from the world of competitive cycling and motor racing will be taking to the Goodwood track in anger for the very first time at this year’s sell-out Revival (13-15 September) in two cars marking a combined century of motor sport. Celebrated cycling champion and Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy will be taking to the wheel of a Mini Cooper S for his inaugural race at Goodwood in the popular and hard-fought St Mary’s Trophy race for saloon cars. Challenging him for the chequered flag will be ex-Formula 1 driver and TV pundit Mark Blundell, who will also be competing at Goodwood for the first time, in a Lotus Cortina. Both the Mini Cooper S and Ford Lotus Cortina share their 50th anniversaries this year, so it seems only fitting that these two popular and fast-paced British saloon cars will be raced by two very rapid British racers, even if they are both new to the Goodwood Revival!

Ben Barker capped a strong finish to the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season by returning to the podium and wrapping up second place overall as the year concluded at a wet Brands Hatch. Knowing that he needed two strong results to continue his charge up the points table and finish the year as 'best of the rest' behind the recently-crowned champion, Barker got his preparations off to the best possible start by topping a pre-event test, despite tricky conditions on the famous Brands Hatch GP layout. When qualifying came around, however, the closely-matched Carrera Cup field was shuffled enough to leave the distinctive chrome-coloured Parr Motorsport Porsche on row two for Sunday's final double-header. "We didn't quite piece together a quick enough lap for pole, and the competition is so tough that the smallest gap means that you are three or four positions off pole," Barker noted after posting fourth and third places on the grid, "We're only a tenth off the pace so we know the car is good, and it should be wet on Sunday, which could make things interesting..." Raceday duly dawned wet, but the initial set-up of the #20 machine left Barker battling a tail-happy car for the duration of the 17 laps. Running in traffic throughout, the 20-year old was unable to preserve his fourth place, dropping to fifth by the chequered flag, while his main rival for second in the standings closed in with a podium finish. Knowing that he needed to finish in the top four to keep hold of his impressive championship position, series rookie Barker made the most of a set-up change carried out between races to make a move for second place on lap two. Although contact was made with race one winner Jonas Gelzinis, both cars continued, and Barker, revelling in the improved handling of his CARS Europe-sponsored machine, was able to open a gap over his pursuers. With only his nearest points rival ahead of him, the incentive was there to press on, but the former Australian F3 champion opted to keep his rival in sight rather than risk throwing away a season's work with a moment of impetuosity. "It was a tense race," Barker admitted, "The conditions were very tricky and it would have been easy to push too hard and ruin what has been a strong end to the year with even a small mistake. I knew I couldn't afford to drop out of the top four, and made an early move to ensure that I had a cushion. Graham Hill Bend isn't the easiest place to pass, and it was a bit tight, but we made it through and, from there, the car was great." Second place in the race was enough to deny winner Sam Tordoff the overall runners-up spot by eight points, and left Barker delighted with his achievement. "I'm over the moon with P2 in my first year in the series," he insisted, "Not many people can say that they've done that. We've definitely had a strong end to the season, with five wins in a row between Knockhill and Silverstone, and it was really only a case of inexperience that stopped us challenging for the title. Had the results at Donington Park and Snetterton gone our way, rather than slipping through our fingers, I honestly believe I would have been here fighting for the championship, rather than second place. "However, it has been a mega year overall, and I have learned more this season than at any point in my career. There is so much young talent in the Carrera Cup GB that the level of competition has been higher than anywhere I have raced before - qualifying is harder as you need to wring every last tenth out of the car, and the racing has been closer and tougher, with everyone on the limit, than anything I have experienced. It's been a great year." With five race wins in 2012, Barker's tally was second only to champion Michael Meadows, and underlined the close relationship he forged with the returning Parr Motorsport team, which also yielded five pole positions and four fastest laps. "There have been a lot of ups, and only a few downs, so I have to be grateful to Parr for everything we have achieved together," the BRDC Superstar confirmed, "With the support I have had from CARS Europe, Rossiters and Driver Development Programme - which enabled me to contest a complete season - I have had a great 'team' behind me, and I can look forward to the winter with confidence." The off-season will now see Barker working hard on his programme for 2013, which he hopes will see him competing with the world's best Porsche racers in the high-profile - and internationally televised - Porsche Supercup. "We will be searching for the partners we need to make that happen," Barker said of his dream of joining the F1 support series, "but I think that I have shown that I can be competitive wherever I race and I'm looking forward to showing that on a bigger stage next season."