Sam Hancock | Professional Racing Driver & Dealer In Exceptional Competition Cars Car Chat

Sam Hancock joins me this week to discuss what he's been up to in the last few years. Sam has always been connecting car purchases but he's now got a base with cars in stock and things are going extremely well. We chat about historic racing, what it's like driving as a new parent and how Sam's mindset has shifted on GT3 racing and electronic aids. 
Enjoy, 
Sam 
https://www.samhancock.com/
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Show Notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
Overview of Sam Hancock’s career and transition to historic racing.00:02:15 - Beginnings in Racing
Sam discusses his early racing ambitions and the move from karting to endurance racing.00:05:48 - The Shift to Historic Racing
How and why Sam transitioned to focusing on historic racing as his career in modern racing vehicles wound down.00:10:31 - The Appeal of Historic Cars
The personal significance and joy of racing historic cars for Sam, highlighting particular vehicles.00:15:14 - Career Highlights and Memorable Races
Reflections on standout moments from racing at Le Mans and other historic events.00:20:00 - The Business of Historic Car Brokerage
Insights into Sam's venture into the brokerage of historic race cars during the COVID-19 pandemic.00:25:26 - The Future of Racing and Car Collecting
Sam’s thoughts on the trends in car collecting and the future of the racing industry.00:30:04 - Changes in GT Racing
Discussion on the evolution of GT racing and how it impacts both new and historic racing series.00:35:16 - Importance of Car Livery
The significance of memorable liveries in car value and recognition.00:40:53 - Transitioning to Historic Racing Series
Potential developments in historic racing series that could include modern GT3 cars.00:45:21 - The Driving Experience in Modern Race Cars
Sam describes his recent experiences testing a Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo and his newfound appreciation for modern race car technologies.00:50:06 - The Accessibility and Appeal of GT3 Racing
Exploring why GT3 racing remains a popular and accessible option for enthusiasts and amateur racers.00:55:21 - Comparing Historic and Modern Racing
A comparison of the thrills and challenges of driving historic versus modern race cars on today’s tracks.01:00:00 - Closing Thoughts
Final reflections and advice for those interested in either entering the racing world or collecting race cars.
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