Radio Le Mans

On a packed programme we hear from Tim Foster who is the man behind much of the resurgence in interest in those fire-breathing Group B rally cars of the mid 1980s which we are looking forward to seeing at Race Retro on 23rd, 24th and 25th February. As usual host Paul Tarsey is joined by the regular Historic Racing News Radio Show team, Jim Roller, Joe Bradley and Paul Jurd who will all, as usual, not hold back on thoughts and opinions. The theme for Corridors of Power is called “My Favourite Motorsport story”. Donald Campbell’s nephew Don Wales tells us about the controversy that has blown up since the wreck of his water speed record breaking Bluebird K7 was raised from the bed of Lake Coniston in Cumbria. There is now a bitter dispute involving family members, the local museum and the man who raised the boat from the depths.

Richard Craill and Matt Campbell preview next week’s Bathurst 12 hours, Nick Daman casts his eye over a turbulent week in Formula One and there are a flurry of driver announcements in the FIA World Endurance Championship Plus Kyle Larson on racing 1100 miles in one day this May.

Taylor and Louis bring you the latest sim racing news

Nick Daman on F1’s decision not to allow Andretti Global into the sport, Riley Dickinson on winning at Daytona, reviews of the Monte Carlo Rally and Dubai 24 hours. Plus, Simple Minds and a hidden tunnel.

Matt and Steve are covering all the developments and GT3 rumours following the iRacing Daytona 24h. Guests include BS+ Competitions new eNASCAR drivers Jordy Lopez and Garret Lowe.

John Hindhaugh introduces the show live from Daytona International Speedway ahead of this weekend’s opening of the IMSA season. Peter Mackay previews the World Rally Championship, while Nick Daman has the latest Formula One news. Guests include Earl Bamber and Dirk Müller.

Ben and Louis discuss Forza’s latest content update, F4 Esports’s addition to the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, Indy 500 back on iRacing, and a US DLC for Dakar Desert Rally.

Damien Smith talks about his new book which covers the highs and lows of the Benetton F1 team and tells a few good stories in the process. The HRN team of Joe Bradley, Jim Roller, Paul Jurd and Peter Snowdon talk to Paul Tarsey about their views on the news and Jim makes a poignant tribute to his friend, Porsche kingpin Herbert Linge, who died earlier this month. Plus discussion of the latest ‘Ferrari’ film.

Shea Adam previews the Roar before the 24 at Daytona, while Nick Daman looks ahead to the Abu Dhabi 6 hours. Plus which championships are the most sustainable?

John Hindhaugh tests an electric Porsche with 750hp and a range of 235 miles.

John Hindhaugh takes Audi’s hybrid SUV for a road trip.

News of Indycar’s new deal with iRacing.

John Hindhaugh talks to veteran Canadian racer Bill Adam.

The team are back with the first in a new series, including new year job news, an update on buying tickets for Le Mans from Brian Shehan, and the latest from the Nurburgring and Birmingham Wheels. Plus, the new man at the top of HSR, Chris Ward, talks about his vision for the series, and John and Nick pick their top five bike racers.

Our first show of 2024 is, as usual, full of chat and witty banter (well we think it’s witty anyway!). Jim Roller talks to Patrick Peter about the many historic events that Peter Auto will be running in 2024 and Jim also discusses with Nick Padmore, amongst other things, driving a Formula One car in the rain round Monaco. Corridors of Power asks which was Ayrton Senna’s greatest race? Not only do Roller and Padmore have their say but Paul Jurd and Peter Snowdon state their cases as well. As usual Paul Tarsey struggles to keep everyone under control.

John Hindhaugh and Nick Daman discuss another dominant Ducati performance.

Matt and Steve close out 2023 with their best moments of the year plus the latest GT2 news from ACC and a new arrival for Le Mans Ultimate.

Jim Roller, Joe Bradley and Paul Jurd wrap up the year in fine style: Everyone talks about their favourite posts which have appeared on the HRN Facebook page and we look at some of the comments and gauge the thoughts of at least some of the one million people who see our posts each month. And finally Paul Tarsey uses the brilliant book new ‘100 Years of Legends’ to test the team on their knowledge of the history of Le Mans. You will be surprised by the result!

The final show of 2023, and it’s awards night. Plus Peter Mackay looks at changes to the World Rally Championship for 2024, and JOTA’s David Clark tells us how he signed Jenson Button.

John Hindhaugh, Nick Daman and Phil Anson look back at the 2023 season.

The final show of the year, with all of 2023’s Hots or Nots.

It’s the Christmas special.

John, Nick, Shea and Jonny present their nominations for this year’s awards, plus Callum Illott and Marco Sorensen on their plans for 2024. Voting has now closed

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Corridors of Power’ this month sees the panel chosing their favourite motorsport movie. There were rather more to chose from than we originally thought and there are some real turkeys as well as the good ones! Joe Bradley, Jim Roller and Paul Jurd don’t hold back in their praise of the their favourites and criticism of the not-so-good. Also Rob Cull and John Pearson tell the guys about their ultra-successful Equipe Classic Racing and their plans for 2024, including an all-Elan race at Silverstone. Paul Tarsey also looks at his choice for the top ten books to go on his Christmas list.

The team examines the entry list for next season’s ELMS, previews the 12 hours of Kuwait and looks back at the opening two rounds of the Asian Le Mans Series. Plus Nick Daman with the latest F1 and MotoGP news, and another round of Dale of the Century.

Ben, Louis, and Taylor are back after Thanksgiving break to talk about the new partnership between Fanatec and Sparco, and massive updates from Rennsport and AMS2.

The man behind the FIA World Endurance Championship Frederic Lequien talks about the entry list for next season, plus reaction from John Dagys. Tim Gray has news from the German courts, where the battle for control of endurance racing on the Nordschleife is intensifying And Nick Daman presents his team by team review of the final F1 race of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Peter Cate talks about his new book, Racing Hell, Eve Hewitt has Christmas Present ideas, and Shea Adam looks at some of the week’s sportscar news. Plus MotoGP, WRC and Nick Daman’s Team by Team review of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

More tales of woe for Motorsport Games

In our show at the beginning of November, Jim Roller discussed his memories of the 1983 Daytona 24 Hours when, mid race, A.J.Foyt jumped into a Porsche 935 he had never even sat in before and went on to win! This time round, Joe Bradley talks to Kevin Jeannette who was crew chief on the car and we hear the ‘untold story’. Serge Vanbockryck discusses his new book on the TWR Porsche which gave Tom Kristensen his first Le Mans win and Paul Jurd looks at the upcoming events in the world of historic motorsport.

John Hindhaugh looks at the entry list for next year’s Daytona 24 hours, Brian Sheehan talks about ticketing for next year’s Le Mans 24 hours, and Nick Daman preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix. This week’s Big Interview is with Sabre Cook.

With special guest Rob Huff

This week Ben is joined by JD Daniel to discuss the further trials and tribulations of Motorsport Games. Taylor also has an interview with Alejandro Sanchez and Luke McKeown from Apex Racing Team.

John Hindhaugh talks to nathalie Fargier about how the FIA World Endurance Championship is broadcast to the world.

John Hindhaugh talks to Pascal Dimitri about the logistical challenges of the FIA World Endurance Championship, ELMS and ALMS.

John Hindhaugh talks to this year’s Team USA scholarship winners, Nick Daman reviews the F1 Grand Prix of Sao Paolo, and this week’s Big Interview is with Riley Dickinson.

Commentary from Jonny Palmer, Bruce Jones and John Hindhaugh, with Louise Beckett in the pits Free practice 3 Qualifying Race part 1 Race part 2 Race part 3