James Dean: Get to Know the Legendary Actor and Racecar Driver

There are so many men and women that we have lost over the years: Aryton Senna, Dale Earnhardt, Jim Clark, Peter Brock, John Lingenfelter … the list continues. Many other Motorsports organizations have written and will continue to write about those heroes everyday. But on this episode of Break/Fix we are choosing to explore the life of someone lesser known for his Motorsports accomplishments and more for his acting and the tragic story surrounding his death. Today we take a moment to remember the race car driver and actor: James Dean; and with us to unpack his story… is the world’s foremost expert on all things related to James Dean, Mr. Lee Raskin.

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00:00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports 00:00:39 Remembering James Dean 00:01:15 Lee Raskin's Early Motorsports Journey 00:04:14 James Dean's Early Life and Acting Career 00:11:34 James Dean's Racing Career Begins 00:23:08 The Story Behind James Dean's Porsche 550 00:34:04 James Dean's Legacy and Influence 00:41:27 A Memorable Encounter with Paul Newman 00:41:44 James Dean's Passion for Racing 00:42:56 The Tragic Crash of James Dean 00:44:12 Analyzing the Crash 00:46:16 The Aftermath and Speculations 01:03:52 The Curse of James Dean's Porsche 01:14:34 The Evolution of James Dean's Porsche 01:15:03 The Impact of 1960s Music Culture 01:15:44 Speculations on James Dean's Car Choice 01:17:08 Porsche's Reaction to James Dean's Death 01:20:00 The Rediscovery of James Dean's Speedster 01:22:15 Lee Raskin's Research and Publications 01:29:46 The Importance of Safety in Motorsports 01:42:56 James Dean's Legacy in Racing and Acting 01:44:10 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects