Listen "Inside the Yorkshire Rally Mafia: A Conversation with Jonathan Pulleyn"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I delve into the world of the Yorkshire Rally Mafia with rally driver and car enthusiast Jonathan Pulleyn, also known as JP.From the origins of this legendary group to the present-day drivers who carry on the tradition, JP takes us on a journey of discovery through Yorkshire's rich rallying history with stories of iconic rallies like the Mintex and the rise of Yorkshire's rally heroes, such as Steve Bannister and Matthew Robinson, we explore the epicentre of Yorkshire rallying and the challenges faced by drivers in adapting their cars and driving styles for tarmac stages.We also touch on the growing popularity of closed-road rallying and the inventive ways organisers keep the sport alive in the face of changing regulations. ___https://pod.link/1656058575Visit our sponsorsGAZ Shocks 116 TrophyHodder TyresTarox BreaksSAS AutosListen Now Mentioned in this episode:Tarox BrakesSponsored by TAROX Brakes
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