Celebrating a Century of Speed: The Vintage Montlhéry 100 Event

Celebrating a Century of Speed: The Vintage Montlhéry 100 Event

Author: Mark Stone May 22, 2024 Duration: 1:06:50

It's me, Mark Stone. This week, I had the pleasure of attending the Vintage Montlhéry 100 event, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the renowned French circuit. Amidst the festivities, I marvelled at an impressive array of classic cars, motorcycles, and historic race series, including the Gas Shox 116 Trophy and 120 Coupe Cup.

Engaging with participants, organisers, and enthusiasts like Andy Larton, Dougal Cawley, Albert Cawley, and Marie-Catherine Ligny, I gained insight into their passion for preserving automotive history, adding a personal touch to the event.

Despite facing challenges such as a lightning strike, the enduring spirit of vintage racing shone through. Discussions surrounding the circuit's future and historical significance provided valuable insights into the cultural importance of safeguarding motorsport heritage.

00:00 Welcome to the Backseat Driver Podcast

01:23 Celebrating a Century: Vintage Montlhéry 100

03:36 An Interview with Andy Larton: Vintage Cars and Headlights

08:09 Francois van der Stratten Ponthoz on Racing Heritage

12:53 Dougal Cawley: A Vintage Car Aficionado's Adventures

17:05 Albert Cawley: Continuing the Family Legacy

20:33 Francois Boudin: Rallying with a Vauxhall VX490

25:29 Brooklands Museum Motorcycle Team at Montmorey Historic

30:20 Exploring Motorcycle and Car Events Across Europe

32:12 Vintage Monty 100: A Deep Dive with Laurens Klein

37:32 Graham Hardy's Passion for Motorbikes and Vintage Events

42:50 Mickey Hudson's Adventure in a 1927 Samson

48:01 Marie-Catherine Ligny First Vintage Montlhéry Experience

52:42 Wrapping Up Vintage Revival Montlhéry 2024

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