Episodes
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Always meet your heroes - Nick Harris
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
In this extra special episode, Peter is joined by Moto GP commentary legend- Nick Harris.
With forty years experience in motorsport, Nick has a tale or two to tell!
Nick graced the airwaves of the Moto GP live coverage for 17 wonderful years with his infectious enthusiasm and distinctive voice.
Since his retirement from the Moto GP commentary box in 2017, he has been greatly missed.
Thank you so much to Nick for sparing the time to come on the show.
His book, 'Never say Never' is an essential read from a man who lived Grand Prix racing on two and four wheels.
You can buy a copy via the link below. Or, better still, download the audiobook, read by Nick himself.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Interview with 'The Voice of Rally' - Colin Clark
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In this very special episode, Peter chats with 'The Voice of Rally' himself, Colin Clark.
After joining the sport as a marketing executive for a major tobacco firm, Colin feel in love with rallying.
For over 15 years, Colin's distinctive Scottish twang has graced the airwaves. Colin has enriched so many great rallying moments through the power of voice and vivid description.
More recently, Colin has starred on his highly entertaining 'Thoughts from the Kitchen Table' series on YouTube.
A big thank you goes to Colin for taking the time to star on The Peter MacKay Motorsport Podcast.
Watch Colin's excellent 'Thoughts from the Kitchen Table' videos via the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmZFZGf8l9niLHrklt0Ujg
Monday Apr 20, 2020
The Underdogs of Le Mans 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In this episode, Peter tells the extraordinary story of three drivers who pinched a Le Mans victory from under the noses of the establishment.
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Colin McRae in a Skoda? Honest.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this episode, Peter recounts a fascinating chapter in the legacy of rally legend, Colin McRae.
Colin was heroic in any rally car but his brief exploits with Skoda were exceptional.
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Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Balance of Performance - Where do you stand?
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
In this episode, Peter takes on the thorny debate of B.O.P - Balance of Performance.
BOP is designed to create a level playing field, ensure close racing and a great spectacle for fans. However, BOP is vulnerable to exploitation of politics and deceit.
Peter attempts to make the case for and against BOP, listen on to hear his conclusion!
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Porsche 'Endurance' documentary
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In this episode, Peter reviews the superb Porsche 'Endurance' documentary.
In 2019, the 24 hours of Le Mans and Nürburgring 24 hour ran on consecutive weekends. Presenting a brutal physical, mental and logistical challenge for teams and drivers alike.
Porsche's 'Endurance' documentary captures this perfectly and is a must watch for any race fan.
Watch the film via the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvbkr-nXpjE
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
What next for the WRC?
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In 2022, the World Rally Championship will feature hybrid power cars for the first time.
This implementation of new technology is timely for maintaining and recruiting manufacturer participation in rallying.
However, this is only one part of the puzzle. The way our cars are powered is changing but so is their form.
In this episode, Peter makes the case introducing new styles of vehicle into the WRC.
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Hislop v Fogarty
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
In this special episode, Peter recounts the greatest TT race of all time, the 1992 Senior TT.
Steve Hislop and Carl Fogarty locked horns in a battle which remains sacred in TT folklore.
However, like many great encounters, a complex web of sub plots exists. This is a story of fall outs, failed promises and financial woe combatted by sheer determination and ingenuity.
Listen on to discover one of racing's most fascinating stories.
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Thursday Mar 26, 2020
We have a winner!
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
We have a winner of our first pair of Heel Tread motorsport inspired socks!
This week we drew the winner for the Wynn's Ford GT socks on Instagram @petermackaymotorsport and the winning subscriber is 'Andrew'!
So 'Andrew' please do get in touch via pmackay1990@outlook.com to claim your pair of Heel Tread socks.
Next week, we will draw our second winner. live on Instagram @petermackaymotorsport . One lucky subscriber will be drawn at random to win a pair of Audi Quattro socks.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to the show via Podbean.
Good Luck!
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Volvo 850 BTCC - The story of a misfit racing car
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
In this final episode of the heeltread.com inspired series, Peter engages full nostalgia mode as he reminisces over the iconic Volvo 850 BTCC estate car.
Arguably the most famous touring car ever built, the 850 changed the perception of Volvo in the UK.
If you have ever had the misfortune of being pulled over by the traffic police, it's likely this will have been a Volvo estate car. Thanks in no small part to the 850 BTCC car.
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