Motorsport Podcasts

​Motorsport:

THE STARTLINE PODCAST WITH BETH ESPEY:

• Startline Ep 59 - How was it for you? MGP 2026 newcomers and a sidecar experience

  In this episode, we catch up with previous Startliners Illiam Quayle, Markus Karlsson, Andy Herd and Andrew Coulter to find out how Manx Grand Prix 2026 lived up to the dream. We hear how they expected it to be, what was the reality was like, their advice for anyone wanting to be a newcomer in 2027 and most importantly - whether they want to do it again... You can find Illiam Quayle Facebook and Instagram here Markus Karlsson on Facebook here and Instagram here, Andy Herd on Facebook here and Instagram here. And Andrew Coulter on Facebook here and Instagram here. ** Also in this episode, hear how Beth got on being a sidecar passenger for the very first time there may one tiny swear word, so sorry about that! The Startline podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Manx Motorcycle Club, the Promoter and Rights holder for the Manx Grand Prix.   Startline is on Facebook and Instagram, so please give the pages a follow and keep up to date with the latest episodes and see some extra content, you can find some great photos on there.  And if you'd like to be part of the podcast, you can email beth@startline.im 

JOURNEY TO A DREAM WITH BETH ESPEY:

• The Biker Mums - Catriona McIntosh Thomson & Jayne Simpson

  Not every journey to a dream starts on the Mountain Course - and not every hero in the paddock wears leathers.In this episode of Journey to a Dream, the spotlight shifts to two important people behind the scenes: the biker mums.Catriona McIntosh Thomson and Jayne Simpson are known around the paddock as the mums of Grant Thomson and Marcus Simpson, but their role in road racing goes far beyond that.They talk openly with Beth about what it’s like when your child chooses road racing, the nerves that never quite go away, the early mornings, the overflowing trophy cabinets and the unwavering support it takes to help someone else chase a dream.Honest, funny, and relatable, this episode is a reminder that while riders take to the course alone, they never get there on their own.You can listen back to the previous JTAD podcasts with Grant here and with Marcus here, and they both also took part in the first ever Journey to a Dream Live from the Queen's.It would great if you could follow the riders on social media - your support makes such a difference. Grant is on Facebook and Instagram and you can find Marcus on Facebook and Instagram too. You can find details about their supporters clubs here too.And if you'd like to get in touch with Beth, you can email bethespey@manxradio.com

ATTENTION PADDOCK: 

• MURRAY WALKER's 2011 COMMENTARY, 'MILESTONES OF THE MOUNTAIN '

  A chance to hear legendary commentator Murray Walker broadcasting a very special parade lap on the course in 2011: the "Milestones of the Mountain" which commemorated the Centenary of the iconic Mountain course and some of the most celebrated riders.

SOUTHERN 100 RACING:

• Southern 100 - Classic Sidecar Race - Thursday 9th July 2026

  Full commentary of the Daryl Blake Construction Classic Sidecar Race over four laps.Chris Kinley, Rob Pritchard and Beth Espey describe the action.

 

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