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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