Racing Back Episode 61 – Dr Martin Raines: The British MotoGP

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by the wonderful Dr Martin Raines for a journey through the history of the British motorcycle Grand Prix. And Martin is particularly well qualified for this one. Just how many British Grands Prix has he attended? We'll give you a clue – Covid prevented him attending just one... Worked it out yet? Tune in to discover the answer! Drawing upon decades of first-hand experience, Martin joins Nick and Jules to remember the races, riders, circuits and characters that have made the British Grand Prix such an important fixture in the motorcycle racing calendar. There's also time to tackle one of the great debates among British MotoGP fans – Silverstone or Donington Park? Which circuit provides the better home for the British Grand Prix? The team discuss the merits, memories and history of both as they look back over an extraordinary period of British motorcycle racing. Packed with history, nostalgia, humour and the kind of paddock stories that Racing Back listeners love, this is another episode not to be missed. In this episode • Dr Martin Raines' remarkable history with the British Grand Prix • Just how many British GPs has he attended? • Decades of British Grand Prix memories • The history and evolution of the event • Racing at Silverstone • Remembering the Donington Park years • The great Silverstone vs Donington debate The Racing Back Paddock If you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month. Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming soon. Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, journalists, historians and paddock insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP, Grand Prix motorcycle racing and its extraordinary history.