The Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine Podcast

Episode 44: JEC Club Racing explained with Tom Robinson

This week, our very own Tom Robinson features for our main interview as we gear up in preparation for the opening round of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Race Championship. Tom shares the story of how he got started in the club's race championship, what development the car - and indeed his driving skills - have needed over the years and how you can get involved too. Plus, Richard West inducts a Jaguar racing legend into the hall of fame as we examine the story of Jan Lammers.

Episode 43: Kurt Uzbay and his Lynx D-type

This week, we cross the Atlantic and talk to New York based Jaguar fanatic, Kurt Uzbay who has an absolute love obsession with the legends of motorsport and in particular British icons. He owns a substantial collection of cars including an XK120, but we are here to chat about his Lynx Replica D-type. Hear about the history of the company that produced this work of art, what they are like to live with and how Kurt's passion for Jaguar, Le Mans and motorsport history lead him to own it. Plus, Richard West inducts another motor racing legend into his hall of fame and Tom Robinson shares the latest from his motorsport preparation ahead of the start of the new season.

Episode 42: Jade Paveley in conversation on rallying an F-type!

This week we have an exciting guest - none other than Jade Paveley, who rallied a Jaguar F-type on a special stage of the 2019 Welsh Rally GB to commemorate the forgotten successes of Jaguar's rallying past through cars like the XK120 NUB120 and others. Junior Welsh Tarmac Rally Champion Jade Paveley lets us know just what it was like to rally a Jaguar F-type, plus an insight into her career so far with some inspiration for encouraging Women's success in the sport. Plus, Richard West inducts another motor racing legend into his hall of fame and Tom Robinson shares the latest from his motorsport preparation ahead of the start of the new season.

Episode 41: Easter Touring Special

Following the success of our New Year's Touring special, we bring you an Easter update to share all the information you need to get back out there in your Jaguars. Pete Allen and Kieran Line from Scenic Car Tours bring us the latest developments on COVID restrictions, Brexit, European Travel and the tours, runs and events that the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club has lined up over the next year and beyond! If this doesn’t whet the appetite for touring in 2021 and into 2022, then you can also download the latest tours & events brochure below. We look forward to getting you back on the road, very soon!

Episode 40: Peter Leake - The XK8 Story and training Jaguar Dealers!

In this week's Jaguar podcast, we have a real treat in the form of an interview with Peter Leake. Peter was the Dealer Training Manager for Jaguar Cars during the period of the XK8 launch and beyond. In this podcast he shares insider information and stories from those days training Jaguar dealers through the BL and Ford era. He also talks us through the XK8 story from behind the scenes to explain just how crucial the success of that car to the success of the Jaguar brand. Richard West looks back with a tribute to Jaguar racing legend Johnny Dumfries, who died this week, aged 62. Plus, Tom Robinson brings us up to speed with the preparations being made to his XJR6 ahead of the new race season with the return of his weekly racing diary, direct from the Swallows Workshop!

Episode 39: The E-type, Murray Walker and former JEC Chairman, Peter Purdom

In the next instalment of Series 2 of the JEC Podcast we continue with a look back at the Jaguar E-type's launch, 60 years to the week from when it was first unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show. We meet a former Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, Peter Purdom who reflects on a life within the automotive industry and discusses some of the challenges, but also the successes of the club over the years and to come. Then, Richard West joins us with his new feature where each week we induct a heroic figure from motorsport's history into our very own hall of fame! This week, it was only right that we looked back on the life of someone who will always be known as the voice of Motorsport - Murray Walker. Plus, Tom Robinson brings us up to speed with the preparations being made to his XJR6 ahead of the new race season with the return of his weekly racing diary, direct from the Swallows Workshop!

Season 2 Episode 38: Jaguar values and what to buy with Silverstone Auctions

We hear from the club's General Manager, James Blackwell on the new date and venue for the postponed Summer Jaguar Festival. Then, Richard West joins us with his new feature where each week we induct a heroic figure from motorsport's history into our very own hall of fame! This week's main interview comes from a conversation Wayne Scott had with CEO of Silverstone Auctions, Nick Whale shortly after the Brexit announcement was made. Nick gives us an insight into how the deal has affected the classic car auctions industry and he also shares his hot tips for good Jaguar buys in the future! Plus, Tom Robinson brings us up to speed with the preparations being made to his XJR6 ahead of the new race season and he answers very honestly, the question of whether he is feeling a little rusty behind the wheel!

Episode 37: Jaguar Touring Special

How will Brexit and Covid-19 affect our ability to tour with our Jaguars in the New Year? What tours are happening in 2021 though the club and how can you get involved? How do you need to prepare your Jaguar and what are the experiences like of others who have already tried our tours.You will get answers to all these questions in our touring special with Tours Coordinator for the JEC, Pete Allen and Kieran Line from Scenic Car Tours, the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club travel partner. Find out about our new and exciting UK driving holidays in 2021 and how to join in!

Episode 36: Xmas Special - 2020 in review

The Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast is back with a Christmas special where you can listen in to hear the team discuss the extraordinary year that was 2020. From regular podcast contributors Tom Robinson and Richard West to Chairman Ray Searles, General Manager James Blackwell and Graham Searle plus a new member of the team Cathy Dunstan as well as Events and Sponsorships man Andy Webber.This is your chance to hear what has been going on behind the scenes in the club this year, with a few giggles and home truths along the way!

Episode 35: Doug Niven from Jim Clark Trust

We are taking a break during Christmas, so episode 35 marks the end of the current series for the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast. It has been a fascinating journey with conversations with club members and key personalities from the Jaguar community. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed the podcasts and that they have offered some informative entertainment through what has been a very turbulent year. The podcast will return on Christmas Day with a round - up of the year gone by with some of the staff and volunteers that dedicate their time to running our great club. Furthermore, we will have an episode released on New Year's Eve that will preview our holidays and tours in 2021. So, what has this final episode in our weekly series got in store for you? Well, we meet Doug Niven, cousin of the late great Jim Clark and patron of the Jim Clark Trust at Duns. He had a fantastic career racing, inspired by his cousin and briefly shares his memories of Jim Clark and the Border Reivers team. Richard West reflects on the Romain Grosjean incident at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend and describes what processes teams have in place for coping when something goes wrong.Plus, Tom Robinson has continued his work on the Meguiar's S -Type and gives us his latest updates from the Swallows workshop.