The Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine Podcast

Episode 24: Racing a Jaguar on a budget with the JEC

On this episode, we chat to JEC Racing's Mike Seabourne about how he took a Jaguar XJ40 saloon that he bought ready prepared for racing for just £3,000 and started a successful career with some great championship results already. Mike shares his tips for success when getting into club racing with a Jaguar for the very first time. Plus, Tom Robinson answers some of your technical questions, we meet another of our young Haemophilia Society ambassadors and Richard West explains the evolution of the medical and safety aspects of motorsport over the years.

Episode 23: Nick Cliffe, Shropshire and Welsh Borders Chairman and testing at Pembrey

On this episode, we find out more about the JEC regions as we meet Shropshire and Welsh Borders Chairman Nick Cliffe and explore is fascinating stories with Jaguars, how he became involved in regional meetings and some fascinating cars he has owned and jobs he has had to do to afford them! Plus, Tom Robinson has been testing at Pembrey Circuit in Wales in readiness for the next race meeting at Donington and Richard West recalls his favourite circuits.We also have the next instalment in our 5 - part series exploring how our chosen charity that we are fundraising for with the Jaguar XK raffle car, benefits the lives of young Haemophiliacs with a variety of bleeding disorders.

Episode 22: Jaguar club racer - Michael Holt

This week, we speak to one of the bets known characters from the JEC racing paddock, Michael Holt. 'Holty' to his friends, his known for his successfully campaigned XJ6 and his spicy sausages! Listen to find out more...We speak to one of the young supporters of the Haemophilia Society about how the money you raise through buying tickets for our Jaguar XK raffle car, changes lives and raises awareness of bleeding disorders in the UK. Richard West remembers Nigel Mansell winning the F1 World Championship and the effect the victory had on Williams and how it lead to Nigel Mansell racing in Indy Car. Plus, Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar gives us the latest instalment in his racing diary.

Episode 21: The man that built a Jaguar C-type

This week we hear from General Manager James Blackwell on the plans for next year's Summer Jaguar Festival and when you can start booking your weekend packages. Richard West remembers the Intercontinental Challenge where stars of motorsport raced Jaguar XJR15s for a cash prize.Ron Siddle explains his passion for the Jaguar C-type and how his love for the model lead him to build his own, which is now highly regarded as one of the best replicas in the country. Ron tells us some of the challenges he met along the way during the build and how he has adapted the car to suit regular use and modern driving.Plus, Tom Robinson from Swallows Independent Jaguar gives us the latest instalment in his racing diary.

Episode 20: Make your Jaguar shine with detailing tips from Meguiars

If you want to know how to get your Jaguar to really gleam then this podcast has all you need to know! It’s not just about polishing, but also protecting and treating your Jaguar’s paintwork in the right way. Master detailer, Dale Masterman from Meguiars joins us to explain how he treated member Greg Lyttle’s X Type and to pass on some of his top tips and techniques for you when detailing your own Jaguar.Richard West chats about his love for the XJR100 special edition models and Tom Robinson reports back on a very wet round of JEC Racing at Snetterton.

Episode 19: David Bagley takes us behind the scenes at Salon Privé

David Bagley started Salon Privé 15 years ago with his brother Andrew. Since then, the event has grown into one of the world renowned Concours D'Elegance contests, putting the UK on the global stage alongside Chantilly, Villa D'Este and Pebble Beach. This year, JEC members are invited for a special display, so we take a look behind the scenes at the event with the co-founder himself.Tom Robinson prepares for the Snetterton round of the JEC race championship.Wayne Scott explains more about this year's chosen charity and how you can win a 5 litre Jaguar XK Coupe.

Episode 18: Part 2 of Memories from Coventry with Rob Jenner and how to save money with JEC membership

Wayne Scott continues his chat with former Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, Rob Jenner about his memories of the club and also how his love affair with Jaguar began, XJ40s and his fondest memories from club life.Andy Webber reveals how JEC membership can save you money running your JaguarRichard West explains how he took his life in motorsport and applied it to improving businessesPlus, Tom Robinson answers some of your technical questions

Episode 17: Memories from Coventry with Rob Jenner in conversation.

Wayne Scott talks to an ex-Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, Rob Jenner about his memories of the club and also of growing up around the motor industry in Coventry.We announce the winner of the 2020 Virtual Jaguar Festival Concours D'EleganceRichard West gives us an insight into how the size of the logistical effort that goes into transporting a race team around the world.Plus, Tom Robinson takes us behind the scenes at Thruxton.

Episode 16: Meet Fiennes Restoration and part 2 of Philip Porter in conversation

Wayne Scott talks to Philip Porter, from Porter Press about his life with Jaguars and we meet new club partner, Fiennes Restoration.David from Fiennes Restoration , a new JEC Partner takes us behind the scenes of one of the best restoration companies in the country.Wayne Scott concludes his in depth conversation with Jaguar publisher Phillip Porter by discussing one of his most famous books, the definitive history of the Jaguar E Type.Richard West gives us an insight into how race teams keep their drivers and team members fit and healthy.Plus, Tom Robinson prepares for Thruxton!

Episode 15: Philip Porter and a lifetime with Jaguars plus win an XK Coupe!

Phillip Porter talks to Wayne Scott about his life with some historically important Jaguars. We tell you how you can win a Jaguar XK Coupe via this very podcast!Ray Ingman delivers a moving tribute to his friend and fellow JEC racing competitor, Colin Thatcher.Richard West shares his thoughts on F1 and how the sport nurtures young talent.Plus, Tom Robinson's latest instalment of his motorsport diary as preparations for the JEC Racing opening round at Thruxton continues.