Robin Shute is an engineer and 4x Pikes Peak Champion. He competes in the top class with his Wolf based racer. Robin joins me at home for a chat about Pikes Peak, racing, his engineering background and his upcoming car designed to smash records. A great chat with some real depth.
Enjoy,
Sam
https://www.instagram.com/robin.shute/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@thesendyclub
Show Notes:
Chapters
00:00 The Basics of Engineering and Racing
00:46 Robin Shute: A Racing Journey
04:00 Early Influences and Career Path
07:48 Tesla: The Early Days of Innovation
11:57 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles
16:11 The Importance of Team Size in Racing
18:06 The Birth of the Wolf Racing Team
21:54 Pikes Peak: The Challenge of the Mountain
26:10 The Technical Aspects of Racing Cars
30:02 The Development of the Wolf Car
33:52 Pushing the Limits of Speed
39:12 Engineering Innovations and Challenges
43:03 The Decision to Build a New Car
49:27 The Case Against Electric Vehicles
55:07 Exploring the Future of Race Cars
01:08:01 The Future of Autonomous Driving
01:10:27 Nitro Rallycross and the Evolution of Racing
01:12:52 Electric Vehicles in Motorsports
01:14:14 Innovations in Car Design and Engineering
01:19:02 The Simplicity of Effective Engineering
01:22:51 Driving Experience and Car Weight Dynamics
01:29:31 The Unlimited Class and Record-Breaking Aspirations
01:35:04 Memorable Journeys and Dream Cars
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Robin Shute | The Journey Of A 4x Pikes Peak Champion And Building A New Car To Win Again | Car Chat podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
