EP57: Tommy Byrne, Fast and Louth.

My latest guest on the show Tommy Byrne is a former motor racing driver who hails from outside Dundalk, Co. Louth and now lives in Daytona, Florida.

 

Tommy talked about growing up working on a farm, how he got into racing on tracks like Mondello Park, then moving to England to pursue a motor racing career, and getting an opportunity to race in Formula 1. 

 

His racing career brought him to America, Mexico, and many tracks around the world. He also shared his favourite race tracks in the world, his thoughts on modern motor racing, how his book about his life was hard to do but he is happy he did it. 

 

Today, Tommy teaches young drivers, defensive driving techniques and coaches drivers to be better, and he also enjoys racing with his friends.

Thanks, Tommy, for sharing some of your time, and I hope you and everyone enjoy this episode.

 

As this is my pre-Christmas episode. I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and remember you are always welcome here on Hartelines.