Sam Hancock joins me this week to discuss what he's been up to in the last few years. Sam has always been connecting car purchases but he's now got a base with cars in stock and things are going extremely well. We chat about historic racing, what it's like driving as a new parent and how Sam's mindset has shifted on GT3 racing and electronic aids.  Enjoy,  Sam  https://www.samhancock.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hancock_sam/ Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Overview of Sam Hancock’s career and transition to historic racing.00:02:15 - Beginnings in Racing Sam discusses his early racing ambitions and the move from karting to endurance racing.00:05:48 - The Shift to Historic Racing How and why Sam transitioned to focusing on historic racing as his career in modern racing vehicles wound down.00:10:31 - The Appeal of Historic Cars The personal significance and joy of racing historic cars for Sam, highlighting particular vehicles.00:15:14 - Career Highlights and Memorable Races Reflections on standout moments from racing at Le Mans and other historic events.00:20:00 - The Business of Historic Car Brokerage Insights into Sam's venture into the brokerage of historic race cars during the COVID-19 pandemic.00:25:26 - The Future of Racing and Car Collecting Sam’s thoughts on the trends in car collecting and the future of the racing industry.00:30:04 - Changes in GT Racing Discussion on the evolution of GT racing and how it impacts both new and historic racing series.00:35:16 - Importance of Car Livery The significance of memorable liveries in car value and recognition.00:40:53 - Transitioning to Historic Racing Series Potential developments in historic racing series that could include modern GT3 cars.00:45:21 - The Driving Experience in Modern Race Cars Sam describes his recent experiences testing a Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo and his newfound appreciation for modern race car technologies.00:50:06 - The Accessibility and Appeal of GT3 Racing Exploring why GT3 racing remains a popular and accessible option for enthusiasts and amateur racers.00:55:21 - Comparing Historic and Modern Racing A comparison of the thrills and challenges of driving historic versus modern race cars on today’s tracks.01:00:00 - Closing Thoughts Final reflections and advice for those interested in either entering the racing world or collecting race cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.