Episode #180
Motorsports Mavericks with George Levy
This week, Alex welcomes perennial favorite (and recently retired) guest George Levy back to the show to talk about his new book, Motorsports Mavericks, on which he partnered with his dear friend, the late Pete Biro–photographer, editor, and magician extraordinaire. The book focuses on the personalities and world of motor racing in the 1960s, so George and Alex have plenty to talk about. The pair cover being in that special "someplace else" as a race photographer; the bygone decathletes of motor racing; the effect of dropping Biro's name, whether at the track or the Magic Castle; the importance of the human connection in motorsports; shooting mere inches from race cars at full chat; pulling the tablecloth trick for Bruce McLaren; the humanity of Dan Gurney; mining oral history instead of "writing the third book"; the personal cost of losing drivers and friends to the cruel sport; and money, fame, and girls for John Morton. George encourages patronizing your local enthusiast bookstore, should you be lucky enough to have one nearby. And if you're really lucky, you can find him at these upcoming signings—he promises a signed copy is only worth 20% less than a regular one! September 12: 8am-12pm Pasteiner’s 33202 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, Michigan 248-646-2886 pasteiners.com September 19 Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19153 215-365-7233 Simeone-Museum-Header-1024x576.png simeonemuseum.org October 10: 10am-1pm Autobooks-Aerobooks 2900 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 818-845-0707 autobooks-aerobooks.com
