Men in Cars: The History of Motorsport, With or Without Men
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Fay Taylour & The History of Fascism in Motorsport
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to season 2!!! The first episode in this brand new season will look at the various links between far-right politics and motorsport, in pa...
Dorothy Levitt: The First British Female Racer
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the long awaited return of MIC, we will be talking about the ultimate OG female racer Dorothy Levitt. And when I say that I am so serious, as...
The History of Motorcycle Racing: An Epic Summary
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are delving into a whole new category of motorsport, and that is grand prix motorcycle racing. So learn alongside me in a beautifully con...
Grid Girls: The Objectification of Women in Formula 1
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's women episode is on Grid Girls, a widely beloved yet slightly dodgy aspect of vintage Formula 1. We will be focusing on how and why grid g...
The 1985 South African Grand Prix: The Impact of Apartheid and Sports Boycotting
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we are talking about the 1985 South African Grand Prix, looking into sports boycotting and the background of apartheid. SOURCES:...
The Life of Kay Petre
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is on another essential figure in the history of women's motorsport, Kay Petre. What I described at the start as being a small ...
The Highs and Lows of Brawn GP
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we will be talking about the Brawn GP Formula 1 team, probably the only team whose history I can aptly cover in a 30 min episode. Listen alo...
Michèle Mouton: The Queen of Group B Rallying
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is on women's motorsport, so we of course had to look at the career and life of Michèle Mouton, as well as the iconic Group B era that ...
Tobacco Sponsorship in Formula 1
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week's long awaited episode talks about the history of tobacco sponsorship in F1, going into some of the most well known sponso...
Vintage Formula 1 WAGs
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we are talking about the history of WAGs, particularly in F1, and how they have been viewed/treated throughout the years! We wil...
An Introduction to IndyCar
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like many people, I have been increasingly interested in IndyCar recently - so what better than an episode going into the back story of Indy, as well ...
Roberta Cowell: The First Transgender Racer
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy pride month! Today we are doing an introduction on Roberta Cowell, a racecar driver and pilot. This includes her career at Brooklands, and her l...
The History of The Monaco Grand Prix
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about the infamous Monaco Grand Prix, partly in preparation for the upcoming weekend! This episode will explore why a race was he...
Brooklands Race Track: The Beginning of Women in Motorsport
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our first proper episode we are starting off strong, with the wonderful Brooklands race track. Once known as the hub of British motorsport, this t...
Introduction to Men in Cars Podcast
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome!!! I can't quite believe it everyone, the first episode of Men in Cars is finally here. Before we get into some actual content, here is an int...