Hosted by Le Mans Winner and Sportscar Champion, turned TV host, Justin Bell. These are intimate, revealing and refreshingly honest conversations with the men a...
C. J. WilsonMotorsports is a compelling and aspirational way of life, and sometimes we forget that, until someone from the top of their (other) game come in to our world, and bring with them a set of principles and focus that energizes even the most jaded of us.Such is the case with Major Baseball League Pitcher, C. J. Wilson, who I got to sit down with at his stunning car dealership in Fresno, CA.From the moment I met C.J. I was struck by his intensity and commitment, not just to becoming faster in the race car, but also by creating his own racing team to further his aspirations.I was in the pitlane for Fox Sports for most of his racing career, and he was always a cool interview, especially fro a British guy that wouldn’t know how to throw a baseball if my life depended on it!I have wanted to have this conversation for so long, as I was fascinated about his approach to life and to be honest, I had to find out if he was born or made this way.As I think you will discover during this podcast, there was never a doubt he would become successful in life. From pitching for the Los Angeles Angels to the high banks of Daytona, he also, apparently, never had doubts either, which is pretty extraordinary. And now, his intellect and skill set is focussed on his thriving car dealerships, but I was pleased to hear that racing is never far from his mind. So for a man so successful so young, the story has many chapters to go!JB
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Life with Legends Episode 024: The Road Racers Drivers Club Busby Special
So, this week a short but kind of cool little show, as I headed down last week to Jim Busby’s place (yes you heard him in Episode 22) as while the racing circus was in town for the Long Beach GP, he held a little open house for some of his racing pals from the RRDC (Road racing Drivers Club).I grabbed a quick chat with, and this is in order of appearance:Alwin Springer - legendary Porsche Engine builder known as AndialMy father Derek Bell and Mark Rafauf, who has been involved with the IMSA series on the technical side since time began and still wields huge influence to this day!Jim Busby himself and Bruce Meyer join to wrap things up. It is just a fun show and I hope you have fun listening to these amazing guys!JB
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Life with Legends Episode 023: Bruce Meyer
Bruce MeyerI have been fortunate to meet so many extraordinary people over the years, but there are some that really do inspire you, and Bruce Meyer is one of those true gentlemen that I am just blessed to call a friend.Often called the ‘unofficial Mayor of Beverly Hills’, Bruce just seems to know everyone and they in turn adore him back. People gravitate to his engaging demeanor, and I think its not just me that wishes they could come back as him in the next life!His extraordinary car collection is secretly located just feet above the visiting tourists, and yet to any of us in his car world, it is a place for us to meet and enjoy some of the most beautiful cars ever built. But I am always intrigued on how do people achieve this level of success, what was their motivation, how did they pull it off?I knew little of his journey and so sitting down in his garage was a real treat, and learning the whole story makes him even more impressive.A true car guy and the perfect role model.I hope you enjoy it.JB
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Life with Legends Episode 022: Jim Busby
Jim BusbyWhat I love about motorsport is the ridiculous number of stories just waiting to be told!At every level, in each era, there are incredible personalities who contributed greatly to the development of our sport, and Jim Busby is one such man.Based out of Laguna Beach it would have been easy for anyone driving past, to miss the world class racing operation taking place just out of sight.Jim is one of the rare talents that could combine engineering and fabrication skills with great speed behind the wheel.Hitting his stride in the heady days of 80’s sportscars in the IMSA GTP Series, his cars won multiple races as well as winning his Class at Le Mans as a driver.It was a great time of camaraderie and high jinks, but balanced by intense competition, and Jim saw it all. Drag racing and the famous Bonneville Salt Flats also benefited from his intense passion for all things fast, and being a true blooded hot-rodder he made everything faster than when he got it.What a cool guy and great fun to talk to. We only just touched the surface in this podcast, so I may need round 2!Enjoy,JB
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Life with Legends Episode 021: Ray Evernham
Ray EvernhamTo hear how Ray and I met you need to listen to this podcast, but I have to say, this guy is one of my favorite people in Motorsport!His new life as a TV host, car collector, consultant to Hendrick Motorsports, and founder of the SRX series, and in demand as a speaker and host at the top car events around the country, all make Ray a very busy guy.But it is his extraordinary exploits as crew chief to the rising star that was Jeff Gordon, is what makes him so fascinating and legitimate! Together they won 47 Cup races and 3 cup Championships, which is simply outstanding.I always wanted to sit Ray down and hear some of the behind the scenes stuff, so I hope you have fun listening!JB
Hosted by Le Mans Winner and Sportscar Champion, turned TV host, Justin Bell. These are intimate, revealing and refreshingly honest conversations with the men and women who are legends in the automotive and racing world.
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