30 episodes

The Sports 2000 podcast is the home of SRCC Sports 2000 Racing Car Club. Host Sue Stockdale takes you behind the scenes of this UK sports car prototype series talking to the drivers, sponsors, and supporters who make the Sports 2000 Championship one of motorsports' most exciting championships to compete in, or watch. Shortlisted for Best Motorsports Podcast in 2023 at the Sports Podcast Awards.
Contact www.sports2000.co.uk

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The Sports 2000 podcast is the home of SRCC Sports 2000 Racing Car Club. Host Sue Stockdale takes you behind the scenes of this UK sports car prototype series talking to the drivers, sponsors, and supporters who make the Sports 2000 Championship one of motorsports' most exciting championships to compete in, or watch. Shortlisted for Best Motorsports Podcast in 2023 at the Sports Podcast Awards.
Contact www.sports2000.co.uk

    30. Joe East: Organising the Sports 2000 calendar

    30. Joe East: Organising the Sports 2000 calendar

    In episode 30 of the podcast, host Sue Stockdale Sue talks to Joe East, the Commercial and Competitions Manager for Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) about his role in arranging the venues for the Sports 2000 calendar each year.

    Joe explains why he needs to be fair when allocating venues and arranging calendars, and how his developing skill as a Clerk of the Course provides additional learning into how race meetings can run safely.

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    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    This podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in 2023.

    • 22 min
    29. Alan Jones: Coordinating the Sports 2000 race meetings

    29. Alan Jones: Coordinating the Sports 2000 race meetings

    Host Sue Stockdale interviews Alan Jones, the SRCC Sports 2000 coordinator. Alan discusses his role in liaising between drivers and race control during race meetings, ensuring the smooth running of the races. He also reflects on his experience in motorsport and shares insights into the challenges of organizing race meetings. learn more about Alan's important job in the Sports 2000 community and his coordination responsibilities.

    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    This podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in 2023.

    • 29 min
    28. Keith Mizen: Moving from SIM racing to real-world racing in a Duratec

    28. Keith Mizen: Moving from SIM racing to real-world racing in a Duratec

    In this episode of the Sports 2000 podcast, host Sue Stockdale interviews Keith Mizen, a driver in the Duratec category. Keith shares his experience racing in the Sports 2000 Championship and his love for SIM racing which enables him to learn the circuits and develop his skills.

    Keith also explains how data plays a crucial role in giving him the confidence to keep improving and knowing what areas to focus on and also acknowledges the challenge of staying competitive as the cars themselves evolve. As a fan of the Le Mans 24 hour race, Keith also reflects on his experiences of watching this race and talks about his large collection of 1:18 Le Mans scale model cars.

    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    This podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in 2023.

    • 18 min
    27. Gary Gunn and Jonathan Loader: Manufacturing a Sports 2000 Duratec

    27. Gary Gunn and Jonathan Loader: Manufacturing a Sports 2000 Duratec

    Sue Stockdale interviews Gary Gunn and Jonathan Loader of Loaded Gunn Racing, one of the manufacturers of the Duratec cars that compete in the Sports 2000 Championship. Gary talks about car manufacturing and development, the upgrades made to a championship-winning car and the challenges of testing and developing a car. He also shares his early inspiration for getting into motor racing through watching go-karting.

    The partnership between Gary and Jonathan is characterized by a clear division of labour and a recognition of each other's strengths. Gary acknowledges that he is better at building cars than driving them, while Jonathan excels in handling the administrative and financial aspects of their racing team. Both have achieved significant success in their racing careers, and enjoying a fulfilling and enjoyable time in the sport.

    These interviews were conducted at round 4 this year's Sports 2000 championship at Donington Park National Circuit.

    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    This podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in 2023.

    • 18 min
    26. David Gorst, Rob Whitwell & Cindy Pearce: Perspectives from a sponsor, driver, and manufacturer

    26. David Gorst, Rob Whitwell & Cindy Pearce: Perspectives from a sponsor, driver, and manufacturer

    In this Sports 2000 episode host, Sue Stockdale delves further into the adrenaline-fueled world of Sports 2000 racing talking to:
    David Gorst, a new Duratec driver this season, whose company BS Burner Services is a sponsor of the Duratec ChampionshipCindy Pearce, Director of MCR Race Cars that manufacture many of the DuratecsRob Whitwell, a Sports 2000 driver from Australia who was a guest on episode 14 of the podcast and was back in the UK to watch round 2 of the Sports 2000 championship.These interviews were conducted at rounds 2 and 3 of this year's Sports 2000 championship at Brands Hatch and Castle Combe.

    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    This podcast series was shortlisted for the Sports Podcast Awards in 2023.

    • 23 min
    25. Charlie and Nick Hyett: Racing is a family affair

    25. Charlie and Nick Hyett: Racing is a family affair

    Sue Stockdale talks to brothers Charlie and Nick Hyett at the second round of the 2023 Sports 2000 season which was held at Brands Hatch. Charlie and Nick reflect on their experiences of racing in the Pinto Category together.

    The brothers also share what it's like racing alongside their father Ross Hyett, who has raced at Le Mans and was guest in episode 8, and describe the thrill of competing together as a team in a 24 hour endurance race at Paul Ricard circuit in France.


    About Sports 2000

    The Sports2000 Championship has been established since 1977 and features championships for Duratecs, Pintos and Historic Pintos.

    Connect with us on social media via Instagram : Facebook : Twitter and Leave your feedback about the podcast.

    Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra
    Producer: Sue Stockdale

    • 21 min

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