Jim Busby

What I love about motorsport is the ridiculous number of stories just waiting to be told!

At every level, in each era, there are incredible personalities who contributed greatly to the development of our sport, and Jim Busby is one such man.

Based out of Laguna Beach it would have been easy for anyone driving past, to miss the world class racing operation taking place just out of sight.

Jim is one of the rare talents that could combine engineering and fabrication skills with great speed behind the wheel.

Hitting his stride in the heady days of 80’s sportscars in the IMSA GTP Series, his cars won multiple races as well as winning his Class at Le Mans as a driver.

It was a great time of camaraderie and high jinks, but balanced by intense competition, and Jim saw it all. 

Drag racing and the famous Bonneville Salt Flats also benefited from his intense passion for all things fast, and being a true blooded hot-rodder he made everything faster than when he got it.

What a cool guy and great fun to talk to. We only just touched the surface in this podcast, so I may need round 2!

Enjoy,
JB

Ray Evernham

To hear how Ray and I met you need to listen to this podcast, but I have to say, this guy is one of my favorite people in Motorsport!

His new life as a TV host, car collector, consultant to Hendrick Motorsports, and founder of the SRX series, and in demand as a speaker and host at the top car events around the country, all make Ray a very busy guy.

But it is his extraordinary exploits as crew chief to the rising star that was Jeff Gordon, is what makes him so fascinating and legitimate! Together they won 47 Cup races and 3 cup Championships, which is simply outstanding.

I always wanted to sit Ray down and hear some of the behind the scenes stuff, so I hope you have fun listening!

JB

Bill Warner

I had the immense pleasure of spending time with Bill at his wonderful new car garage in Jacksonville Florida, the Monday after The Amelia weekend.

Known internationally as the man who founded the Amelia Concours d’Elegance 28 years ago, Bill recently sold the Concours to Hagerty so they might lead it into the next era.

Bill truly was the pulse of the event for so many of us that visited year after year. His extraordinary knowledge of not just the cars but the people involved, is legendary. He can recall the names of every driver in a certain race, what happened and why. As someone that can’t remember my own last race, it always blows me away!

But the story of Bills obsession and passion for cars and racing goes back to his extensive career as a top motorsports photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971 and has images on his walls that show he really was there, right in the heart of the action. Andretti, McQueen, Gregg, Haywood. Everyone!

Bill is a charming and entertaining raconteur , a successful businessman and I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity to catch up with him. 

And also, to call him a friend.

 JB