Vicki Butler-Henderson | A Barrier Breaker with Petrol In Her Veins

Jim Farley is joined by the iconic Vicki Butler-Henderson, British racing driver and former Top Gear presenter. They talk about Vicki’s early love of cars, from her grandfather's 1930s racing days to her own early karting adventures; their thoughts on the UK's car culture; fun memories from the racetrack; and Vicki's role as a pioneer for women in the industry. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Meet Vicki Butler-Henderson 01:27 A Family Passion for Racing 03:37 The UK's Car Culture 05:27 The Sunroof Debate 06:53 The Iconic Mk1 Fiesta 07:34 The Front-Wheel Drive Revolution 10:51 The Challenges of Being a Presenter 16:31 Jeremy Clarkson: The Icon 18:41 Leadership and Learning 21:57 Breaking Barriers in the Car Industry 23:46 Advice for the CEO of Ford 31:10 Closing Remarks and Gratitude Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices