The Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine Podcast

Episode 14: Mike Wilds part 2 and Tom Robinson’s race prep diary begins

On this Podcast, we conclude our fascinating conversation with club member and former-F1 driver Mike Wilds. This week we pick up the story at the point where Mike has arrived in F1 and learn about how he progressed to Group C Racing, winning the championship for Ecurie Ecosse. Also, he will explain the story behind the pictures below! Richard West joins us for look back on the opening round of the 2020 F1 championship in Austria and shares with us how he used to prepare for race days when managing the media engagements at McLaren and other teams within F1. Plus, Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar, shares his audio diary to take us behind the scenes as he frantically prepares his XJ race car for the opening round of JEC racing at Thruxton later this month.

Episode 13: Mike Wilds and his journey to driving in F1

On this week's Podcast, we speak to ex-F1 driver Mike Wilds about how he built his career as a racing driver throughout the 1960s and 1970s from humble beginnings, where his love for Jaguar came from and how he recovered from a nasty crash that hospitalised him early in his career. Ray Searles, Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club gives us the inside track on the cancellation of the Summer Jaguar Festival until 2021 and the challenges facing events organisers at this time.Richard West uses some examples from his career to offer advice to anyone looking for a job in motorsport.Plus, Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar answers some technical queries ahead of the launch of his motorsport diary in next week's podcast.

Episode 12: Kevin McCloud on car design and a crucial FBHVC survey

On this week's Podcast, we speak to a Jaguar fan who is a household name having spent nearly 25 years on our TV screens as the presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs. In part two of our chat with Kevin McCloud we explore his Jaguar collection further and also ask how he balances his work on green and ecological initiatives with his passion for cars. Paul Chasney, Research Director for the FBHVC explains the need for all enthusiasts to take part in a critical survey being conducted on behalf of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and how the answers you give, will help shape the future for historic vehicles in Great Britain. Take part in the survey here. Plus, the JEC Podcast's Technical Team are answering all your questions. We welcome back Andy Waters from CBR Classic Restorations in Walsall alongside Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar with research by David Marks.

Episode 11: Kevin McCloud’s Jaguars and the website helping you plan motoring holidays

On this week's Podcast, we speak to a Jaguar fan who is a household name having spent nearly 25 years on our TV screens as the presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs. In part one of two, Kevin discusses his passion for classic cars and design. He tells us about his very rare SS bodied Wolseley Hornet and the other Jaguars on his collection. Keen also explains where this love of cars came from. We also speak to Andrew Fawkes from Petrolheads Welcome on how they have created a website that helps those with cherished cars find hotels that will not only keep your Jaguar safe, but also offer a superb motoring holiday through their understanding and shared passion for cars. Plus, the JEC Podcast's Technical Team are answering all your questions. We welcome back Andy Waters from CBR Classic Restorations in Walsall alongside Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar with research by David Marks. Also, don't forget, if you have a technical question you would like to ask our panel, then record your messages via the contact page above.

Episode 10: Le Mans weekend and part 2 from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust

On this week's Podcast, we have part two of our look behind the scenes at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust with Tony Merrygold. Also, on what would have been Le Mans weekend, Wayne Scott and Richard West chat about what it is to them that makes the event the world's greatest motor race. Plus, we have a new recruit to the JEC Podcast's Technical Team answering all your questions on the classic Jaguars. We welcome Andy Waters form CBR Classic Restorations in Walsall to the podcast alongside Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar and David Marks. Also, don't forget, if you have a technical question you would like to ask our panel, then record your messages via the contact page

Episode 9 : Behind the scenes at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and news from Jaguar on merchandise.

On this week's Podcast, we go behind the scenes at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust with a fascinating, two-part insight into the collection with Tony Merrygold. We also hear from the man in charge of Jaguar branded merchandise, Rakesh Kanabar on a forthcoming promotion and some of the new offerings on merchandise plus Richard West shares another fascinating motorsport memory. This week, he takes us back to 1990 and recalls a trip with Tom Walkinshaw on a Lear Jet! We also answer all your technical questions with Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar and David Marks. Also, don't forget, if you have a technical question you would like to ask our panel, then record your messages via the contact page at jecpodcast.com

Episode 8 An eight litre XJ6 speed record car and the future of JEC Racing

In this week's Jaguar Enthusiast Podcast, we talk to Colin Porter, Racing Coordinator for the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club on the latest news from Motorsport UK, how the race championships are working on getting back to racing and the impact of the current situation on motorsport. Member Kevin Bourne tells us all about is S3 XJ6 that he has built with the sole intention of breaking a land speed record! It's a monster and features an 8.73 litre Quad Cam V12 and is capable, we hope, of breaking the record of 226 mph at Elvington Airfield near York. Richard West looks back on the often overlooked successes of TWR Jaguar in the USA and the people behind its success. We also answer all your technical questions with Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar and David Marks.

Episode 7 Karl Jones BTCC veteran and JLR Ice Academy driver, plus club updates.

On this week's Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast we talk to Jaguar Ice Academy driver, Karl Jones about his career in British Touring Cars, the Jaguar D Type he drives now with Ben Eastick and some of his memories of the RS500 Cosworths.

Episode 6 Martin Brundle part 2 and Nigel Woodward from Classic Motor Cars

WIN a pair of E Type cufflinks!In this podcast, hear the concluding second part of our interview with the voice of Formula One, Martin Brundle. We pick up the story at the point where Martin has left F1 and returned to TWR Jaguar ready to win the 1990 Le Mans 24 hours.Martin Brundle also recalls the quite emotional moment where he raced alongside his son, Alex and gives us his thoughts on where F1 is headed for the rest of this year, in a post-COVID-19 season.Nigel Woodward from CMC Classic Motor Cars in Bridgnorth, Shropshire shares with us the story of how the company came about and explains the inspiration behind the stunning E-Type cufflinks that we will be giving away as a prize to one of you lucky listeners.Listen to find out how you can win a pair of these very limited edition pieces.Richard West recalls an incredible photo shoot where a Jaguar XJR9 raced a jet plane and Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar , with input from David Marks answers all your technical questions.

Episode 5 Martin Brundle part 1 and tips for protecting your car in storage

In this podcast, we have the one and only Martin Brundle on the show, with the first part of his conversation with Richard West. We talk to Hamilton Classic’s Alastair Flack for his professional tips on car care and storage during lockdown hibernation. Plus, we have news of an amazing competition to win a pair of stunningly gorgeous cufflinks from Classic Motor Cars, Bridgnorth and Icarus Originals. They are made out of the metal from pistons out of a genuine E Type engine! Pictured below… Richard West recalls his time working for Frank Williams. Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar, with input from David Marks, answers all your technical questions. Martin Brundle is is a household name to tens of millions of motor sport fans around the world, as Sky TV’s lead presenter in Formula One racing.He's consistently questioning drivers, team owners and the sport’s personalities, just minutes before the start of each race through his trademark grid walk and he brings a unique insight into the sport. This lead The Times newspaper to describe him as the greatest TV analyst of any sport.Having started his formula one driving career with Tyrell in 1984, he has also also driven for Zakspeed, Williams, Brabham, Benetton, Ligier, McLaren and Jordan in F1 and of special interest to us Jaguar fans, he was the lead driver in victories of the 1988 Daytona and 1990 Le Mans 24 hour races for TWR.He's been associated with Jaguar since 1983 when he raced alongside Tom Walkinshaw in the awesome XJSs in the European Touring Car championship. In 1988, he was crowned World Sports Prototype Drivers Champion in a TWR Jaguar with a record points tally. Martin Brundle has driven alongside none other than Sir Stirling Moss when he raced for Audi in Touring cars and raced with Michael Schumacher whilst at Benetton and Mika Hakkinen at McLaren.Richard West was teammates with Martin Brundle at TWR in 1990 and so, in this unique conversation between two motorsport colleagues, Richard and Martin chat very personally about the pivotal moments that made Martin Brundle one of the most experienced and accomplished drivers of his era.