8 episodes
CAT Chats Cars CAT Driver Training
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- Leisure
My time in the motor industry has brought many interesting and lovely people into my life - many are acquaintances and friends. It’s time to share their passion and life stories.
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#8 Paul Rose - Championship Director of Fun Cup
In 2002 at Snetterton, Paul Rose introduced UK motorsport to the world of Fun Cup endurance racing. Consistently fielding grids with over 30 cars, this Series attracts over 160 cars for the annual Fun Cup 25 hours of Spa. The longevity of this successful series is testament to the closeness and excitement of the racing. I speak from experience. Having worked their way through their respective training programmes, CAT entered the series in 2012 and 2013 with 3 new racers...
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#7 Mark Gillam - Owner of Abbey Motorsport
Mark Gillam & his company Abbey Motorsport, are synonymous with the tuning and modification of the infamous GTR brand. But there is more, so much more. The longer I have known Mark, I have come to realise his far-reaching talents know no boundaries. His confidence in developing engineered, working solutions for diverse motorsport disciplines is remarkable. From 2000 BHP dragsters, to Le Mans, Time Attack and Drift cars - Mark has been there. A mind of informa...
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#6 Greg Lock - Managing Director / Lotus Specialist at Hangar 111 and Scholar Engines
Openly and honestly, Greg shares his personal insights and experience, honed over dedicated years developing and optimising the Lotus brand. Lotus Life encapsulated into an hour of conversation, and so much more. Greg walks us through the ethos and reasoning behind his success. Data driven, process, engineering excellence, and a heavy dose of passion all feature. He also shares a multitude of helpful material to successfully guide you through the Lotus ownership experi...
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#5 Chris Franklin - Geometry Expert and Senior Engineer at Center Gravity
Chris and Holly Franklin need very little introduction. Their company Center Gravity is interwoven into the fabric of the performance car world we all know and love. The content of this podcast provides a portal into what makes them so special. Vehicle Dynamics laid bare - just what I like to listen to. I hope you enjoy the hour as much as I did.Find out more about Center Gravity at http://www.centregravity.co.uk/Discover more about CAT Driver Training and our unique vehicle dynamics e...
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#4 Calum Lockie - Professional racing driver, coach & director of Gold Track
A life lesson in dedication, determination and practical application. Calum candidly shares his winning approach to multi-championship success. It becomes apparent Calum’s longevity at the sharp end of professional motorsport is not down to chance. A truly inspiring listen for all motorsport enthusiasts, and perhaps simply for success in any walk of life or sporting endeavour.Find out more about Gold Track at https://www.goldtrack.co.uk/Discover more about CAT Driver Training and our ...
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#3 Dirk Schoysman – Professional Development Driver
A unique opportunity to explore the life of “Ringmeister” and professional Nurburgring industry pool driver Dirk Schoysman. So much to talk about: Dirk shares his personal experience developing the infamous Nissan GTR on the ‘Ring; his long-standing and successful racing association with Falken tyres; along with fascinating insights into the life of a professional test driver at the ‘Ring. This hour flies by – truly enlightening and engaging.Find out more about Dirk and Top Line D...