Motorsports

Motorsports

Motorsport series that races through the thrilling history, high-speed legends, and cutting-edge future of motorsport. From the origins of Grand Prix racing to the dirt-slinging chaos of rally and the rise of electric championships, this series explores the passion, danger, and innovation that define the world’s most exciting races. For more fast-paced, engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – start your engines and your next binge listen! Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4l0AYOS

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June 28, 2025 18 mins
Host Ollie Bennett on a thrilling journey back to the dawn of motorsport, when daredevil drivers in tweed jackets and goggles raced primitive automobiles across entire countries on dirt roads with no safety measures whatsoever. This captivating deep-dive explores how motor racing evolved from informal challenges between automobile owners in the 1890s to the organized Grand Prix competitions that would define the sport. Discover the...
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Dive into the thrilling world of Formula One, from its post-WWII origins at Silverstone in 1950 to today's high-tech global spectacle. Host Ollie Bennett explores the legendary drivers who defined F1 history - from Juan Manuel Fangio's five championships in the 1950s through Ayrton Senna's mystical wet-weather brilliance to Lewis Hamilton's modern dominance. Discover the evolution of F1 technology, the intense team politics behind ...
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Venture beyond traditional racetracks into the wild world of stock cars, rally stages, and desert racing. Explore NASCAR's fascinating origins in Prohibition-era moonshine running through Appalachian backroads, and how bootleggers became the foundation of America's most popular motorsport. Experience the precision chaos of rally racing, where drivers and co-drivers navigate unfamiliar roads at breakneck speeds using only pace notes...
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