Pete Lyons' Travels On Racer Road: Can-Am & Formula 1 in their Golden Age

This Break/Fix episode features a conversation with Pete Lyons, a renowned motorsport journalist with a career spanning over five decades. Lyons shares his journey from a disinterested teenager to one of the most respected voices in motorsport journalism. He discusses key experiences, including following his father's footsteps, backpacking across Europe to attend races, and covering iconic moments in racing history. The episode delves into the golden era of Can-Am racing, the rise of Formula One, and the evolution of motorsport journalism. Lyons also discusses his latest book, 'My Travels on Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula One in the Golden Age,' offering insights into his career and the stories behind some of the most memorable races and personalities he has cove

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00:00 Welcoming Motorsport Journalist Pete Lyons

01:32 Pete Lyons’ Early Life and Passion for Cars

03:05 Backpacking and European Adventures

08:26 Transition to Motorsport Journalism

12:02 The Dangerous Era of Motorsport

15:31 Exploring the Can-Am Racing Series

31:12 Exploring Iconic Race Tracks

36:59 The Decline of Can-Am Racing

38:29 Covering Formula One in the ’70s

38:57 The Mystique of Lotus, the Reliability of McLaren and the Unique Story of Tyrell

49:49 Writing My Life Story and Advice for Aspiring Writers

59:13 Final Thoughts and Promotions

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