Evening With A Legend: Butch Leitzinger

On this episode of Evening With a Legend, we welcome Butch Leitzinger, a renowned ALMS driver best known for winning the Daytona 24 Hours three times and competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times. Butch shares his journey from his first visit to Le Mans in 1994 as a crew member to his near-podium finish with Bentley in 2001. He recounts his transition between different teams and cars, including Panoz, Cadillac, and Bentley, as well as his experiences and challenges in endurance racing. The discussion also touches on the technical aspects of racing, the mental and physical demands of Le Mans, and Butch's advice for aspiring drivers. The episode concludes with reflections on Butch's motorsport career and the significance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.



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00:00 Meet Butch Leitzinger
01:50 Butch's First Encounter with LeMans

03:53 Challenges and Experiences at LeMans

06:37 Comparing Daytona and LeMans

11:53 Racing with Panoz: The Journey Continues

13:13 Switching Teams: From Panoz to Cadillac

16:19 The Bentley Era: High Stakes and Iconic Wins

23:14 Comparing the Bentley to Other Cars

25:10 The 2002 Bentley Campaign

28:14 Bentley's 2003 Victory and Controversy

30:25 Transitioning to Ferrari and GT Racing

32:53 Lessons from LeMans

34:58 Advice for Aspiring LeMans Racers

38:33 Modern Prototypes and Future Prospects

41:51 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements




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