Episode 8: MANOPAUSE

This week we’re joined by BSB Superstock 1000 racer Sam Cox who shares his racing journey with us, casting his mind back to 2007 and his Club racing roots in the BEMSEE Formula 400 class and all the trials and tribulations in between.

Matthew Finch is a Novice club racer with a dream. A dream that he decided to grab by the nuts and start chasing after being diagnosed with Testicular cancer in his mid 20’s. Accompanied by Vince Wolverson of the Testicular Cancer Charity ‘Its On The Ball’; Matthew joins the lads this week to share his story and chat a load of bollocks with us - which for once has a key message… Check ‘em!

Privateer/Club racing is hard enough for the best of us… Try sticking your GCSE exams in the middle of it, having to take domestic flights to make it to rounds, AND still being able to turn up and put yourself at the sharp end. That’s exactly what BSB Junior Supersport rider Finn Smart-Weeden is doing this season. Oh… And to continue his development he’s also about to also jump on a 600 with NG.

Strict gym regimes. Working time directive thrown in the bin. And paying for the privilege. In this weeks episode we catch up with Motorsport Photographer Joel Cooper find out exactly what it takes to produce the images that we all take for granted. Whatever you thought you knew about motorsport photography… Trust us… We didn’t have the slightest clue and you likely don’t either. Also in this episode Jamie Ingham gives us his account of round one at EMRA. Be sure to listen to the end as there’s a cheeky competition for those heading to the Spring Cup this weekend to cheer on La Baguette.

This week on Episode 9 we catch up with Plymouth based club racer Jack Holder who Rich raced with briefly with Thundersport last season. We chat about his race career so far; discover why he’s known as The Flying Boulder, and out the world to rights on a few matters affecting club racing today. If you enjoy this episode or any of our previous ones, please leave a comment below in the review section. Ta muchly. [📸 with kind permission of Geoff Brightmore]

BSB SBK Cup race winner and podium regular, Michael Howarth joins us to reminisce over his time as a cash strapped club racer with a dream, the multi-purpose abilities of Tenna incontinence pads, and how with the help of his new business venture he’s using his knowledge and experience to help todays young club racers.

The BMW F900R Cup promises to be a fantastic addition to the BSB support calendar, with a jam packed grid made up of Clubman through to International licence holders. Many are anticipating that it’s likely to be reminiscent of a modern day CB500 frenzy. On this weeks episode Yorkshire club racer Marcus Tatchell joins us before the official BSB test to chat about his hopes for the series, the challenges he’s likely to face, and the route the 2021 East Midland Racing Association Open 500 and F400 Champion has taken that’s led him there.

Rich and Jamie sit down with Myerscough University Lecturer and Club racer Ryan Garside to find out what it takes for the guys and girls on the spanner’s to follow their dreams… And Arran Hands joins us once again, but this time he’s keeping Toms’ seat warm as a stand in host.

Rich and Jamie delve into the Racers mindset. What separates a winner from a podium contender, and what should be involved in the goal setting process? Motorsport Performance Coach, Dan Parker gets all mind bendy with us along with Olivers Mount newcomer Samuel Ward.

If you’re new to racing or considering joining a paddock in the near future, you won’t want to miss this weeks episode! We get down to business with Corby Kawasaki’s Liam Murtagh and LAP Racing team mate Peter Eccles. 📣What is a realistic budget for the season? 📣What upgrades should you definitely consider? And which are less essential, offering you huge cash savings?👌🏻 Multiple championship winners Liam and Peter offer some some absolute pearls in this one, and they’re all for free!