Madbag Motorsport: Get into motorsport!

Holly Bailey

Having spent 20 years rally instructing, the most commonly asked question was “how do I get into motorsport?” On this podcast, we talk to people involved to discover how they got started! If you’re thinking of getting into motorsport but are unsure where to begin, tune in and see how other people did it!

  1. S2 Episode 7 : Neil Hunt - Formula Ford Single Seaters, Jim Russell Racing School & F1’s George Russell

    3d ago

    S2 Episode 7 : Neil Hunt - Formula Ford Single Seaters, Jim Russell Racing School & F1’s George Russell

    Today we are talking to Neil Hunt who is competing in a Formula Ford at Brands Hatch Race Circuit. He went to the Jim Russell racing school in his thirties and tells how he was the first person to drive the BRDC Dulara Formula 3 in the Walter Hayes Trophy race meeting. Also about Lanan Racing and George Russell before he got into Formula One.

    9 min
  2. S2 Episode 6 : Sikiru Kasali - Construction to Motorsport. In East London & studentmotorsport.com

    Jun 5

    S2 Episode 6 : Sikiru Kasali - Construction to Motorsport. In East London & studentmotorsport.com

    We are talking to Sikiru Kasali from Waltham Forest College London, who shares how he got involved in motorsport and is the background driving force, ensuring that the Waltham Forest Student Race Team have everything in order to be able to compete in their first race at Brands Hatch.

    7 min

  3. May 29

    S2 Episode 5 : Andrew Lloyd - Media in motorsport, race team careers & studentmotorsport.com

    Today we are talking to Andrew Lloyd from studentmotorsport.com. Andrews love of cars and the written word led into motorsport journalism. He tells us about how more and more colleges and universities are offering courses in motorsport and also putting together their own race teams to compete in real races at race circuits around the country.

    15 min
  4. S2 Episode 4 : Millie Reader - Motorsport and Racing at East Surrey College

    May 22

    S2 Episode 4 : Millie Reader - Motorsport and Racing at East Surrey College

    Millie Reeder, like many teenagers, was not sure what she wanted to do when she left school, but she was inspired when she found out about the Motorsport course at East Surrey College. She tells us about whats involved and how it led to her being part of a race team and how she is alot clearer on what she would like to do in the future.

    14 min
  5. S2 Episode 3: Rob Stanger -College Motorsport, Minis, Muscle Cars and ADHD

    May 15

    S2 Episode 3: Rob Stanger -College Motorsport, Minis, Muscle Cars and ADHD

    Rob Stanger is a tutor at East Surrey College that has put together a student racing team as part of the Level 3 Motorsport course. He tells us about how that all works and how he grew up with motorsport, Minis, muscle cars and living with ADHD.

    15 min
  6. S2 Episode 2 : Paul Barrett - 12 Cars, RS2000’s and the Preston Road Rally

    May 8

    S2 Episode 2 : Paul Barrett - 12 Cars, RS2000’s and the Preston Road Rally

    Paul Barrett has been involved in motorsport since the age of 12. He has been involved as a driver, co-driver and organiser, all over the country and in Europe. He explains how 12 cars are a great fun budget form of motorsport in a standard road car. Has competed in road rallies all over the country. Also single-venue stage rallies, multi venue stage rallies and European events. And not forgetting… the one and only Preston.

    10 min
  7. S2 Episode 1 : Paul Barrett and How a Targa Rally Works

    May 1

    S2 Episode 1 : Paul Barrett and How a Targa Rally Works

    If you want to compete in Targa rallies in a standard road car, Paul Barrett explains how they work. You have to be 17 to drive and 12 to co-drive. Entry level motorsport with competitors of every level! I am at the Javelin Jumbo Targo rally at Wattisham airfield, organised by Chelmsford motor club helping Paul sendoff competitors at minute intervals at the first main time control of the event.

    9 min
  8. Episode 12: Keith Lane, the Preston Rally, the Ford World Rally Championship Team, travelling the world and…canal boats!

    Apr 24

    Episode 12: Keith Lane, the Preston Rally, the Ford World Rally Championship Team, travelling the world and…canal boats!

    At the Javelin Jumbo Targa rally organised by Chelmsford Motor Club, an event which you can compete in in a standard road car, Keith Lane tells us about his entry into motorsport, the one and only Preston Rally, the World Rally Championship, travelling the world and … canal boats! Let us know what motorsport you’d like to hear about next!

    12 min
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Having spent 20 years rally instructing, the most commonly asked question was “how do I get into motorsport?” On this podcast, we talk to people involved to discover how they got started! If you’re thinking of getting into motorsport but are unsure where to begin, tune in and see how other people did it!

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