About this podcast
Based in the north-west of England, former competitive driver Mark Stone moved into radio and motoring journalism after his competitive driving career came to an end in the late 1980s. Over the years, Mark has written for many of the well-known motoring magazines and made numerous TV appearances across Europe and is still an enthusiastic driver. In the Backseat Driver Podcast, Mark interviews prominent people from all over the world of motoring.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 227 episodes
- The Car Chrysler Built and Then Abandoned with Michael Manns · 48 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome back Michael Manns, the renowned American automotive restorer and author, to…
- Storming Through the Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally · 29 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m reporting from the Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally, where some truly dreadful weather did its best to…
- Confessions of a Car Spy with Brenda Priddy · 46 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Brenda Priddy, who spent twenty years making a living as one of America's best-known…
- 20 Years of GT3 Racing with Gary Watkins · 46 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by motorsport journalist and author Gary Watkins to explore the remarkable rise of GT3 racing…
- Ruben Verdes Part 2: Judging Automotive Excellence · 1 h 2 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined once again by Ruben Verdes, an authority on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, as we turn our attention…
- Are Affordable Motorsports Watches Worth Buying? With Hamish Robertson · 42 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Hamish Robertson from the Watch Collectors Club to explore the fascinating relationship…
- Ruben Verdes Part 1: The Remarkable History of Rolls-Royce · 60 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Ruben Verdes, a leading authority on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, to explore the remarkable…
- Behind the Scenes of F1 Logistics with Steve Rendle · 48 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by author Steve Rendle to look beyond the drivers and cars and discover the extraordinary…
- Are Modern Rally Cars Too Fast? With Dr. Beatty Crawford · 39 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Beatty Crawford, a hugely experienced figure in rallying, to ask some serious questions…
- Ilkley Jubilee Rally with Joe Mallinson · 45 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Joe Mallinson, the new Clerk of the Course for the Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally, to…
- The Motorsport Influence on Watch Design with Ilias Strousidis · 31 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Ilias Strousidis, a racing driver and watch designer whose two great passions, motorsport…
- Biker Granddad's European Adventure with Chris Allsop · 49 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Chris Allsop, affectionately known as the “Biker Granddad”, who at the age of 75 has set…
- World of Land Speed Records with Louise Noeth · 57 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Louise Noeth, better known as “Land Speed Louise”, whose passion and expertise have made…
- NASCAR and IndyCar with Vic Piano · 43 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined once again by Vic Piano, whose passion for American cars is matched only by his remarkable…
- Adventures in Steam Traction Engineering with Andrew Mawdsley · 40 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew Mawdsley from the North West Vintage Machinery Club to discuss his remarkable…
- Mike Manns and the Chrysler Turbine Car · 46 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by the American author Mike Manns. Mike is a respected car restorer from Missouri whose…
- The Decline of Iconic Automakers with Joe Pep · 45 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I welcome back Joe Pep for a thought-provoking discussion on the decline of some of Britain and America's…
- The Iconic Cars of TV with Joe Pep · 58 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I welcome back Joe Pep, better known to many as "Joey the Pencils", for a fascinating look at the iconic…
- The Rochdale Olympic and Its Legacy with Robert Ballago · 40 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I take a closer look at one of Britain's most intriguing and underrated sports cars, the Rochdale…
- Inside the Mind of a Champion with Derek Daly · 49 minIt’s me, Mark Stone, and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I’m joined by Derek Daly, whose remarkable career has taken him from the highest levels of motorsport to…
