Join Max Portman as he interviews Katharine Worth, PhD Student at the University of Western Australia & Collections And Research officer (which cleverly spells CAR officer) at Silverstone Museum about her thesis on nationalism within British Motor racing since 1894.
Recorded on a sunny spring day in Silverstone at the museum and during many tea breaks for Katie, Max & Katie discuss how nationalism has appeared within British motor racing amongst multiple eras within the 20th and 21st century, the growth of hyper-commercialism within the sport and how Netflix's Drive to survive is a positive addition to the motorsport and motor racing discourse.
Additionally, there's plenty more to digest during this episode including a shared love of Williams Racing, a first-ever mention of a "shoey" in this podcast's history, and finally, a discussion about the upcoming events and conferences at the museum that Katie is participating in and/or organising in 2025.
If you love motorsport, F1 or are interested in the relationship between Nationalism and sports, this episode of the podcast is perfect for you!
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