Races Of Our Lives Podcast

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It's not just F1 that has classic races. That's why we're looking through the rest of motor racing's catalogue to pick out some of the greatest races in motorsport history. From touring cars to bike racing, Le Mans to Indycar... if it's a thriller, we'll likely be re-visiting it and discussing the mad and manic stories that surround them. Got a race that sticks in your brain? Don't hesitate to tell us! #RacesOfOurLives

22h ago

E30 - Le Mans 1999 - 'The one with the flying Mercedes'

Our Le Mans week continues! This time, we're heading back to a drama-filled 1999 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours - one that Mercedes and Mark Webber would probably rather not talk about. Dan Mason and Joe Hudson talk flying Mercs, self-sabotaging Toyotas and quiz each other to remember all the details of BMW's winning entry. And some wonderfully obscure line-ups...Peter Kox obviously included. Plus, Bernd Schneider gives us his take on what happened with Mercedes! Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

1 hr
1d ago

E29 - Le Mans 2003 - Bentley boys bring it home (Ft. David Brabham)

It's that time again folks.... No, not 'that' World Cup. It's Le Mans 24 Hours time baby! So we'll kick off with a definite British victory, as Bentley finished its programme in the finest style possible to win the great race in France. Elsewhere, Audi had a rare catastrophe, Corvette DIDN'T win GTs (honestly), and Australia motorsport legend David Brabham has his say on the car that won - albeit not his. Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

56 min
12/25/2025

E28 - BTCC 2003 Brands Hatch - Muller & Reidy's kerfuffle (Ft. Colin Turkington)

FEATURING: Special guest Colin Turkington! ...How about a BTCC scuffles countdown? Deal. Touring cars was still in its 'attitude era' in 2003, and it finally boiled over at Druids corner when Frenchman Yvan Muller suffered an MG-induced nightmare on a late race restart. Dan Mason, Eric Barnes and Steve Whitfield recap the post-race throttling, BTCC's funniest kick-offs, and Colin Turkington's maiden win. *Turks himself also pops by to discuss his win with us! Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

1 hr
12/21/2025

E27 - Formula 3000 Hockenheim 2000 - Enge wins thriller

Retro fever alert - it's peak Formula 3000 time! Fresh from the release of his new book, James Newbold sits down with Dan Mason to celebrate all things great about F1's premier feeder series. His choice from the list comes from the Hockenheim in the year 2000, featuring names such as Fernando Alonso, Justin Wilson, Tomas Enge and, of course, DC's worst nightmare, Enrique Bernoldi. Geek hats firmly ON, please... Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

1h 1m
12/19/2025

E26 - DTM 2015 Spielberg - "Push Him Out" (Ft. Timo Scheider)

FEATURING: Special guest Timo Scheider! Ahhh, those three little words... Well, not quite. In this case "schieb ihn raus" became three of motorsport's most controversial back in Austria 2015. Dan Mason and Steve Whitfield put live team radio to shame, discuss 'push him out' gate, and invite Timo Scheider to talk about how he dealt with what happened that fateful day. Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

54 min
12/20/2024

E25 - GP2 2005 Monaco - the F1 star that got away (Ft. Adam Carroll)

FEATURING: Special guest Adam Carroll! In 2005, F3000 became GP2 (now F2), and brought with it a rush to get the next F1 seat... Last to join was British F3 runner-up Adam Carroll, but then on the streets of Monaco, the Irishman showed he was not messing around. Dan Mason and Steve Whitfield recap on how he stepped up to beat Heikki Kovalainen, Nelson Piquet Jr and Nico Rosberg and soon joined the BAR F1 test team. ...What followed? The Ulsterman explains how he became Bernie's 'favourite' driver of 2005, missed out on F1 seats, but nearly found a way in at Lola. And what of Pastor Maldonado? Well. Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

56 min
12/13/2024

E24 - DTM 2002 Norisring - Aiello vs Schneider (Ft. Bernd Schneider)

'Mr DTM' found a new rival in 2002, as DJ and former BTCC champion Laurent Aiello took the fight with the German down to the very last corner. Dan Mason, Steve Whitfield and Stephen Brunsdon don their DTM fanboy hats to discuss the moment at the Norisring where the Mercedes and Audi rivals REALLY locked horns. Plus, Bernd Schneider himself drops in to tell his tales of those glory days of German Touring Cars! Also, remember that moment in Austria when team orders happened? Well, it also happened in DTM - in the same year... awkward. Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

59 min
12/01/2024

E23 - BTCC 2002 Oulton Park - A Popular Win! (Ft. Paul O'Neill)

FEATURING: Special guest star Paul O'Neill! It was just a normal day in Cheshire for a young lad from the Widness, until he found himself leading race two... Owy joins Dan Mason and Eric Barnes to re-live his maiden BTCC victory back in 2002 - arguably one of the most popular wins in the series. He also talks about his friendship with James Thompson, battles with and appreciation for Matt Neal, and that time Mel C and Atomic Kitten shared the paddock together. Strap in! Talk about your favourite races using the hashtag #Racesofourlives on X, Facebook or Instagram. Music: Tiger Gang - Mythology

1h 9m

It's not just F1 that has classic races. That's why we're looking through the rest of motor racing's catalogue to pick out some of the greatest races in motorsport history. From touring cars to bike racing, Le Mans to Indycar... if it's a thriller, we'll likely be re-visiting it and discussing the mad and manic stories that surround them. Got a race that sticks in your brain? Don't hesitate to tell us! #RacesOfOurLives

Creator

Mason Motorsport Media
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

30
Rating

Clean
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Races Of Our Lives Podcast