Comments on: February’s audio podcast (part 2) with Brian Redman

By: David-Joe

David-Joe — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:07:24 +0000

I wish they had asked the question why Brian Redman walked away from the Shadow drive in 1974 after three races?

By: John Harden

John Harden — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:04:15 +0000

I’ve just discovered this podcast, following a recommendation. Absolutely enthralling!

I attended a Lancashire Automobile Club dinner a year ago, at which Brian was guest speaker recounting tales of his rise to success in motorsport but, on that occasion, concentrating on his exploits in rallying.

I was amazed then by the tales of his exploits in rallies, and equally amazed now by his tales of life on the circuits. And as others have hinted, he really is a most pleasant, genuine, down to earth chap in real life too, just as he comes across in this podcast.

Another instalment of the “Redman tales” before too long, please editors! Perhaps looking at his Chevron years?

By: Peter Rimmer

Peter Rimmer — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:08:22 +0000

I remember Brian from the early 60s when we were competing in local sprints and hill climbs with our Mini Coopers.

I was at Oultan Park when Brian first drove the Red Rose E Type and broke the lap record. I asked him what it was like to drive this superb machine, his reply was “its just like driving the mini but the trees come at you a lot quicker”. A real character and a real racer ! Good Luck with the book Brian

By: Paul Cherrington

Paul Cherrington — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:13:28 +0000

next up – David Hobbs, and Mo Nunn …. any chance??

By: Paul Cherrington

Paul Cherrington — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:11:14 +0000

Priceless. Simply priceless. Words fail me. Cannot thank you enough, Monsieur Redman and all at “Motor Sport”.
Thank you.

By: jimbo

jimbo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:46:18 +0000

absolutely enthralling
although in awe of his driving record I was so pleased to discover such a fine personality
will treasure this for life

By: Phil Moss

Phil Moss — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:14:03 +0000

Brian Redman is the reason I have been a motor racing fanatic for about 45 years – since the Red Rose E type days where as a young boy I watched from the Oulton pits courtesy of my late father. For me Brian is quite simply one of the best of the best and listening to him here has reinforced that, and, my, how lucky I am to have such a hero! Bri Red = top man!

By: declan magee

declan magee — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:30:52 +0000

Motorsport magazine pod casts didnt take long to get into top gear what with the Brian Redman interview.
I have listened to it twice and kept it on my ipod for a future listen. I have also been playing clips to friends.
Keep up the good work and push Brian into finishing the book.
More throttle less brake is and excellent title.

By: Garry Manning

Garry Manning — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:07:47 +0000

just finished listening to Brian Redman, most enjoyable keep up the good work

By: John Page

John Page — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:40:50 +0000

Be fair that is magic——————-can you ask him back for more please?

By: Nigel

Nigel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:16:32 +0000

Great podcast, better than marios actually and that’s from someone who’s never even heard of Redman!

i wonder if in 30 years todays stars will have such stories to tell or whether the sport is just fundamentally more sanitised today?

By: ian spencer

ian spencer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:10:42 +0000

Wonderful stuff,and so many memories came flooding back.
The Redmans were family friends living in Burnley Lancashire and Nigel Roebuck and i were in the class of Russell Harty at Giggleswick school when Brian Redman was just starting to make a name for himself in motorsport.His exploits in an a sooped up Morris Countryman made him a local legend whilst still in his teens!
The book will stir up even more fond memories.Thanks for this.

By: Doug Weall

Doug Weall — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:03:20 +0000

Gentlemen, may I just say in my humble opinion the magazine, the pod casts etc you have got the whole show where it belongs AT THE TOP.
In my youth I bought the magazine for the colour photo’s of my hero’s racing all over the world.
I now subscribe because all the colour is there without the pictures. Brilliant, please keep the best magazine etc AT THE TOP.
P.S. get the mechanics to talk about their drivers surely some winners there.

By: John Williams

John Williams — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:49:22 +0000

Gents,

Thank you so much for the monthly Podcasts! You are the absolute best, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Mario and Brian and of course hearing from you month to month. Is there any chance that you would consider having two podcasts per month going forward, one dedicated to current events and one to legends of motorsport like Mario, Brian, etc? Fans around the world would be in your debt. If I may make a suggestion, you may also want to talk to Apple about airing your podcasts perhaps for a small fee on iTunes and generate additional revenues for the magazine. Thank you again and kind regards,

John Williams
Dana Point, CA

By: Mike Smith

Mike Smith — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:54:51 +0000

Great stuff, keep it coming.

By: rob widdows

rob widdows — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:44:42 +0000

Thanks everybody for all your (mainly) positive comments on the last two podcasts.
Great tales, great memories. Those were the days!
Our next podacst will be recorded on March 8 with Damon Hill. Hope you enjoy it.
Following all the testing I’m still thinking Vettel will win the championship. But those McLarens look mighty fast, as does the Ferrari.
We will soon know more!
RW

By: Dave Cubbedge

Dave Cubbedge — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:27:29 +0000

Years ago I attended a vintage car event at Mid-Ohio. There was a Can-Am event and amongst all these huge Chevy-powered cars was a lone Chevron carving them up. It was Redman at the wheel and I believe he won that day in the little 2-liter car. One of the big McLarens would pass on the straight, but Brian would get it back every lap in the twisty bits that followed. Great stuff indeed!

By: peter walker

peter walker — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:37:57 +0000

I had the pleasure of talking to Mr Redman at Road Atlanta the Mittys, what a nice guy. He does a lot of vintage racing here in the USA and does a great job of keeping the flag flying, from one expat thanks.
What a great podcast, have him back for more and please no contemporary F1 drivers only those who have retired.

By: A.S.Gilbert

A.S.Gilbert — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:34:45 +0000

Mea culpa, Mr. Geran is correct.
My recall playing tricks.
Andretti pitted for a new nose/front wing assembly and fairly ripped along there after.
Senna’s retirement comes back, now mentioned. He had the odd rate of closure incident at Monza, this one blurred in my memory.

By: Tony Geran

Tony Geran — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:14:59 +0000

If memory serves, Michael fininshed third at Monza behind the Williams and Senna went out early after clobbering Brundle under brakes for the Ascari chicane

By: Diane R Case

Diane R Case — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:22 +0000

I love listening to Mr Redman’s stories. I have had the good opportunity to listen to him at conventions & race meets as well as in conversation! He is a true gentleman, & a racing treasure.

By: A.S.Gilbert

A.S.Gilbert — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:02:07 +0000

Quite a treat. Really enjoyed both parts equally.
Redman was a very gifted driver and so versatile although he was too “square pegged” for F1′s histrionics.
His book will be a great read and addition to the lore.
Mario is a consummate human archive for that era. His recall accurate, and recounting diplomatic, hope he’s writing the whole thing down.
Mr. Andretti is very defensive about Michael’s unhappy ’93 as a proud father, rightfully. Michael’s last run at Monza, was sensational. He spent less time covering the race distance on the road than Senna that day. Look it up.
The Austrian’s in proximity did him no good all year, Gerhard and Karl.
Championship speed yes, after a year of slagging from the press….indulgence and temperment….?
To those who beg for current F1 guests, picture the following scenario.
You have a transatlantic flight and in the seat next to you for 6-8 hours will be a motor sport icon.
Do you really think any of todays pilots could hold a conversational candle to Moss, Stewart, Andretti, Gurney or Redman?
It would all be sponsor plugging, political correctness of migraine inducing level or silences punctuated by the tap-tapping on their Blackberry.
Maybe, just maybe Rosberg, Webber or Jenson excepted.

By: R Tanveer

R Tanveer — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:31:34 +0000

How about a Podcast a couple of days following each Grand Prix during the F1 season?

Once a month isn’t enough!!!

By: david mcerlain

david mcerlain — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:15:29 +0000

these podcasts are providing us with new journalism at its best. many thanks from someone who lived and still dreams that generation of motor sport. it took Mario a little while to get into the famous one-liners but they were there eventually.
however the real bonus was Brain Redman’s contribution. when he eventually publishes the book, he should definitely offer an audio version with himself as reader. this could well solve his comment about not having earned enough from racing….he has a new career in the offing.

By: Bruce Allan

Bruce Allan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:52:17 +0000

I can’t wait for More Throttle, Less Brake to be published….and for Brian Redman to READ it to us…move over Peter Ustinov!

By: joe brown

joe brown — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:41:59 +0000

Apologies to the Podcast team,listened to it again.

First class.

Never judge a book by it’s cover.

So sorry.

By: Robert Mills

Robert Mills — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:09:32 +0000

What a great double act listening to Messrs Andretti and Redman. Really enjoyed the double podcast – the story about Arturo Merzario left me laughing for ages!!! Keep up the great work.

By: Ian Garden

Ian Garden — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:33:14 +0000

Superb stuff – many thanks Mr Redman. Really looking forward to reading “More throttle – less brake”.

Many thanks team, please keep the podcasts coming.

By: Tim Burton

Tim Burton — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:25:14 +0000

Both the February podcasts were excellent. More of this would be very welcome. I agree completely with previous comments about current F1 drivers – we already know what they would say and imagine an hour of that – a five minute post race press conference seems to last an eternity – and that’s with three of them at it! I think we can leave it to the team to get the right people in. Thanks everyone.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:23:25 +0000

Words of thanks pale—-what a person and stories. And I second the comments above re this sort of genre way over stuff of the ‘modern’ era.

A thought: Could be a win-win to reference this podcast in Brian’s book. So many of us never ‘hear’ such stories, only read about them. Maybe warrants a sequel or three? Tip of the iceberg in 45 min…..

Dan Gurney and Jim Hall in future I hope.