Hanging out with a rally driver! A chat with Tom Williams - Ep #18
Of all motorsport competitors, rally drivers are arguably the ones with the biggest screws loose: firing their cars through forests and gravel tracks at speeds in excess of 100mph, in rain, fog and snow. And we\u2019re delighted to host our very own example this week: Tom Williams, who is sponsored by Geckota and driving on a number of different international rallies this year. At least that was the plan \u2013 until Covid-19 came along. But at long last, his season has finally got underway. Tom tells us all about getting back behind the wheel, the enduring link between rallying and watches, and his own unique connection with 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns.
\nShow Notes;
\nCrossing the Congo: Over Land and Water in a Hard Place: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Congo-Over-Water-Place/dp/1849046859
\nShuck the Oyster: https://www.shucktheoyster.com
\nKlas Foerster: https://instagram.com/klasfoerster?igshid=ujhh9ycr0i8g
\nHangar 7: https://www.hangar-7.com/en/
\nM-Sport Ford Fiesta R5 rally car: https://www.m-sport.co.uk/fiesta-r5
\nReturn to Rally Stages: https://www.m-sport.co.uk/single-post/2020/08/24/A-SUCCESSFUL-RETURN-TO-RALLY-STAGES
\nRichard Burns, Tom\u2019s godfather: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Burns
\nGeckota C-01, as worn by Tom: https://www.geckota.com/geckota-c-01-vk64-racing-chronograph-watch
\nRally watch strap: https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-prescott-rally-genuine-leather-watch-strap
\nPeking to Paris Rally: https://www.endurorally.com/events/the-7th-peking-to-paris-motor-challenge/
\nCraven Motor Club: https://www.craven-motor-club.co.uk
\nHeuer Rally Master: http://www.tagheuer-timing.com/en/stopwatches-hl880-heuer-rally-master
\nMore rally clocks: https://www.retro-uk.com/page002.htm
\nIn the car with Tom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpCKKZWG3tg
\nRally Finland: https://www.nesterallyfinland.fi/en/
\nRallye Monte-Carlo: https://acm.mc/en/edition/rallye-monte-carlo-edition-2021/
\nWant to get into rally driving? https://www.forestrally.co.uk
\nRolex Daytona: https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona.html