The #CTMP60 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sam Fellows
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60 Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage.
The podcast is hosted by Sam Fellows, joined on most occasions by his father, CTMP Co-Owner, and world renowned racing driver Ron Fellows.
Sid Priddle started off as a motorsport reporter in the early sixties covering racing events at Mosport and in Canada, before becoming more involved on the PR side and eventually working for the agency that was a subsidiary of Mosport owners Harvey Hudes and Bernie Camin. Sid’s long career eventually earned him an induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.
Sid’s son, Jerry, worked for Mosport PR the 1980’s before leaving to work with his dad, and after a stint working for Bridgestone returned to Mosport for his “second tour of duty.” Today Jerry runs his own PR company and has been an integral member of the CTMP team over the last decade.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60
Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron. Sam and Ron are both wearing brand new CTMP Merchandise that can be viewed and purchased at: https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
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Paul Chater is a retired radio and television broadcaster who began his career announcing on the PA at Mosport’s legendary Turn 5 (Moss Corner). Throughout his career Paul has worked covering motorsports for CTV, CBC, NBC, and TSN to name a few. Paul also attended the first races at Mosport in June of 1961 and was a regular spectator through the early years including at the first Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in 1967. After a successful broadcasting career that took him all over the world, Paul stayed involved in racing on the public relations and marketing side until retiring after 25 years in the business.
CTMP60 Official Gear can be purchased at: canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
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www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Paul Cooke is a former driver, mechanic, team manager for the legendary Comstock Racing Team, as well as race director/clerk of the course for major open-wheel racing in Canada such as Formula 1 Canadian Grands Prix at Mosport and Montréal as well as IndyCar events. Most recently Paul held the position of Vice President with the ASN Canada FIA organization which was the National Sporting Authority for Canadian motorsports until 2020. At the ASN he was Director of Karting and has played an integral role in the development of young Canadian racers.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60 Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron.
CTMP60 Official Gear can be purchased at: canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Allan de la Plante is an entrepreneur, photographer, author, painter, and keynote speaker who documented his friend Gilles Villeneuve on his meteoric rise through the ranks of motorsport and into Formula 1 during the late 1970’s and early 80's. Allan’s book "Villeneuve: A Racing Legend" is must-have material for racing fans in Canada and all over the globe. In 1997, Allan’s images of Gilles Villeneuve were recognized by the Government of Canada and used as the basis for commemorative stamps honouring Villeneuve’s.
Canadian Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60
Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron.
Sam and Ron are both wearing brand new CTMP Merchandise that can be viewed and purchased at: https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Ivan Novotny is a graphic designer and photographer who is responsible for creating the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park logo as well as the #CTMP60 logo and various designs for projects, programs, and merchandise related to CTMP such as the Ron Fellows Driving Experience, Motomaster Ron Fellows Karting Championshing, Mosport Karting Centre, and many more.
John Walker is Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's official photographer, and is also a content creator with years of experience in the advertising business. John also contributes and helps manage CTMP's social media channels.
Canadian Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60
Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron.
CTMP Merchandise that can be viewed and purchased at: https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Richard Spénard is a Canadian racing driver who holds the record for most wins in all of Canadian road-racing history. In 1977 he was a teammate to Gilles Villeneuve in Formula Atlantic. Throughout the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s Richard dominated most of the Canadian motorsport scene in both open and closed wheel cars. He also competed in Trans Am, IMSA, and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He has been a mentor and teacher to countless Canadian drivers including Jacques Villeneuve, Patrick Carpentier, Ron Fellows, and many more. In 2001, Richard was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.
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Canadian Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60
Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron.
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Ron Fellows is one of Canada’s most decorated and successful racing drivers having competed and won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, in NASCAR competition where he holds the record for most wins by a non-American-born driver, and other arenas such as Trans Am, World Challenge, Grand Am, and more. He was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2013, and in 2019 was made a member of the Order of Canada for “outstanding work in multi-disciplinary roles in motor-racing.” He is currently a co-owner of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park along with his wife Lynda and their business partner Carlo Fidani. Ron is still heavily involved in the Canadian racing community with his Motomaster Ron Fellows Karting Championship, and his duties as Vice-President of Sports Development Group (GDS) which is the FIA sporting authority affiliate in Canada.
Canadian Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60 Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage as hosted by Sam Fellows, and joined on several occasions by his father Ron.
Music for the #CTMP60
Podcast is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park brings you the #CTMP60 Podcast, sharing the storied histories and tales of this legendary racing facility as we celebrate 60 years of motorsport heritage.
Norris McDonald is a Canadian motorsport journalist and member of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. He began reporting on motorsport in 1969 and later became editor of the Toronto Star Wheels section. Norris was present at Mosport (now CTMP) for the very first professional motor-racing event in June of 1961 and is a fixture at major Canadian racing events to this day.
CTMP Merchandise can be purchased at: https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/store
CTMP60 Podcast music is provided by J8KE
www.youtube.com/j8ke
www.instagram.com/j8kemusic