On this Pit Stop mini-sode of the Break/Fix podcast our team, consisting of Crew Chief Eric, William Ross (Ferrari Marketplace Podcast) and Jon Summers (The Motoring Historian) delve into the history of British Club racing in the 1960s with legendary pro-driver and commentator, David Hobbs. The discussion covers David's early racing career, the dynamics and culture of club racing during that era, and significant figures such as Lofty England, John Coombs, and various renowned drivers like Graham Hill, Mike Hawthorn, and Jack Sears. Hobbs shares personal anecdotes, his experiences with different racing cars, including the famed white Ferrari 250 GTO and Jaguar E-Type, and his interactions with key personalities in the motorsport world. The episode also touches on the transition from amateur to professional racing and the evolution of race car engineering.

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00:00 Special Guest: David Hobbs
01:23 Early Racing Days; Apprenticeship and Career Beginnings
03:13 Racing Success and Challenges
08:30 Club Racing Insights
14:59 Technical Innovations and Gearbox Development
17:04 Evolution of Club Racing
21:11 Exploring the Drivers of the Ferrari 250 GTO
21:23 The Journey from Club Racing to Professional Racing
22:29 Negotiating Driving Fees and Starting Money
25:02 Jack Sears and His Long-Term Ownership of the GTO
26:35 The Jaguar XJ13 and Its Untapped Potential
30:23 Favorite Cars and Memorable Races
33:07 Sterling Moss and Other Racing Legends
35:33 Lofty England's Influence and Personal Stories
38:55 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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