Takona Tlks with Nathan Chadwick, freelance car journalist for magazines including Magneto, Hagerty Drivers Club and Classic Car Mag. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tim Foster - Rallying with Group B - Episode 81
Takona Tlks with Tim Foster, one of the men behind Rallying With Group B a community of enthusiasts, car owners and service suppliers who offer event organisers a one-stop solution for supplying spectacular eye-catching, well-driven and professionally organised cars. RWGB were the first demonstration group to be officially recognised by the UK's motorsport governing body, Motorsport UK. We are regulated, insured, and approved to run and organise display & demonstration events with the safety of the public as our primary concern.Tim and I were introduced by the team at Race Retro as Rallying with Group B will be hosting the live rally stages across the weekend, something I'm personally quite excited to go and see. (Hence wanting to talk about such a cool thing on the podcast) The Race Retro team have even offered a £2 off code for Takona Tlks listeners, use TAKONA2 at checkout. https://www.raceretro.com/For all things Takona head to www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Foster - F1 Designer and founder of Rock Solid Rigs - Episode 80
Takona Tlks with Mark Foster, Formula one and Aston Martin Valkyrie Designer and founder of Rock Solid Rigs race simulator rigs. Mark and I talk through his career starting from entering Formula one, through to working with Adrian Newey on the Valkyrie, and now designing and building Racing Simulator Rigs. See more of Marks Sim Rig work at www.rocksolidrigs.com and more from Takona at www.takona.co.uk Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Lane - The Real Q (amongst many things) - Episode 79
Takona Tlks with Simon Lane, a man who has been behind some of the coolest and most interesting special vehicle operations cars for the past few years, including the James Bond Goldfinger DB5 recreation cars, the Aston Victor, and the Fitipaldi Evija. We go through some of Simons fondest projects and the story of how a tough school start has lead him onto an amazing career within the automotive world. If you're a Patreon member you'll have seen some of the amazing pieces Simon shared with me after our chat.If you're not a Patreon member you can explore how to become one here: https://www.patreon.com/Takona Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Hill - Motorsport Specialist - Episode 78
Takona Tlks with Simon Hill, a motorsport specialist in a variety of ways, from racing cars, to commentating about motorsport for the likes of ITV and Motors TV, managing motorsport logistics, and even helping manage his son Jake Hill who recently became BTCC champion for 2024. Simon is a familiar face around most paddocks especially when the touring cars are in town. We sat down in the Hilton at Silverstone for a good catchup about his career in and around the motorsport world. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An automotive podcast that celebrates connection, community, and interesting stories.Every two weeks Takona founder Lewis Warren sits down for a casual conversation with an interesting guest, normally someone from within the automotive world. These conversations are designed to act as an example; talking can be casual and conversations can lead us in a variety of directions. If mental health and well-being comes up, its okay. After all, ITS OK TO TLK. By Takona, the brand driving mental health awareness through cars. Get bonus Takona content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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