Life with Legends

C. J. WilsonMotorsports is a compelling and aspirational way of life, and sometimes we forget that, until someone from the top of their (other) game come in to our world, and bring with them a set of principles and focus that energizes even the most jaded of us.Such is the case with Major Baseball League Pitcher, C. J. Wilson, who I got to sit down with at his stunning car dealersh

So, this week a short but kind of cool little show, as I headed down last week to Jim Busby’s place (yes you heard him in Episode 22) as while the racing circus was in town for the Long Beach GP, he held a little open house for some of his racing pals from the RRDC (Road racing Drivers Club).I grabbed a quick chat with, and this is in order of appearance:Alwin Springer - legendar

Bruce MeyerI have been fortunate to meet so many extraordinary people over the years, but there are some that really do inspire you, and Bruce Meyer is one of those true gentlemen that I am just blessed to call a friend.Often called the ‘unofficial Mayor of Beverly Hills’, Bruce just seems to know everyone and they in turn adore him back. People gravitate to his engaging demean

Jim BusbyWhat 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 o

Ray EvernhamTo 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 extraordi

Bill WarnerI 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 o

Brenda Vernor, Personal Assistant to Enzo FerrariWhen we reflect on history, no matter the subject, it is easy to focus on the central figures and forget, that to simply operate on a daily basis there were key people who helped them function. People so close to the source that they are truly sole witness to the making of that history. The supporting role in the movie of their life

Tanner FoustI think someone once said that fear itself keeps you young (or am I making that up?), either way it explains why this weeks guest on Life with Legends looks so youthful!Tanner Foust has that kind of god-given car control that would have made him a star in any kind of car, but the fact that the early intervention of rallying and a stint as an ice driving instructor, shap

This is the case of JB meeting JB!While our paths have occasionally crossed, mainly at social events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or back in the day at the bar at the BRDC dinner and dance, I have always thought Jenson Button and I would be great friends. He just never knew it!Anyway, now we both live in Los Angeles I have hoped for a while that we could sit down for Life

Gil de FerranOne of the friendships I value most in my adult life is the one I share with Gil.Since we got to know each other really well when I first moved to America in 2000, we lived close together and our families became part of each others lives.It was extremely interesting to me to watch his ‘life’ as a top IndyCar driver and how he handled it. From the training to the PR