Robin Shute is an engineer and 4x Pikes Peak Champion. He competes in the top class with his Wolf based racer. Robin joins me at home for a chat about Pikes Peak, racing, his engineering background and his upcoming car designed to smash records. A great chat with some real depth.

Enjoy,

Sam

https://www.instagram.com/robin.shute/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@thesendyclub

Show Notes:

Chapters

00:00 The Basics of Engineering and Racing

00:46 Robin Shute: A Racing Journey

04:00 Early Influences and Career Path

07:48 Tesla: The Early Days of Innovation

11:57 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles

16:11 The Importance of Team Size in Racing

18:06 The Birth of the Wolf Racing Team

21:54 Pikes Peak: The Challenge of the Mountain

26:10 The Technical Aspects of Racing Cars

30:02 The Development of the Wolf Car

33:52 Pushing the Limits of Speed

39:12 Engineering Innovations and Challenges

43:03 The Decision to Build a New Car

49:27 The Case Against Electric Vehicles

55:07 Exploring the Future of Race Cars

01:08:01 The Future of Autonomous Driving

01:10:27 Nitro Rallycross and the Evolution of Racing

01:12:52 Electric Vehicles in Motorsports

01:14:14 Innovations in Car Design and Engineering

01:19:02 The Simplicity of Effective Engineering

01:22:51 Driving Experience and Car Weight Dynamics

01:29:31 The Unlimited Class and Record-Breaking Aspirations

01:35:04 Memorable Journeys and Dream Cars

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