Racing to the Clouds: Clive Savacool’s journey to the Peak!

Our guest tonight started his racing career as a teenager with Karts in the ‘90s, moving to the West Coast Star Mazda series racing Formula Mazdas in 2003, where he finished third overall and won rookie of the year in 2006. In 2008, he turned his attention to Motorcycles and started racing with the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) which is the oldest motorcycle road racing club in the United States, founded in 1954, and became an expert licensed racer within one season. 

Along with many racing wins and championships in a variety of motorsports, today Clive Savacool finds himself after several decades as a Paramedic and part of the Fire Service, still behind the handlebars of Motorcycles and is a Member of the AFM Board of Directors assisting in overseeing safe and productive operations of the racing club. And he’s here to talk to us about why you should consider going to the track … with your bike!

This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.

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00:00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast

00:00:27 Meet Clive Savacool: From Go-Karts to Formula Mazda

00:00:42 Transition to Motorcycle Racing

00:01:30 Racing Insights and Techniques

00:04:44 From Four Wheels to Two: Challenges and Triumphs

00:12:08 Motorcycle Racing Classes and Experiences

00:22:08 Track Day Costs and Preparation

00:26:55 Motorcycle Coaching and Instruction

00:36:43 Physical Demands of Motorcycle Racing

00:37:04 Comparing G-Forces: Bikes vs. Cars

00:37:14 Racing Techniques and Body Position

00:38:10 AFM vs. AMA: Understanding the Differences

00:39:02 Safety Initiatives and First Aid Training

00:41:21 Helmet and Gear Considerations

00:44:17 Pike's Peak Hill Climb Experience

00:47:23 Preparing for Races: Mental and Physical Strategies

00:56:37 Vintage Racing and Future Plans

01:00:23 Electric Motorcycles: The Future of Racing

01:05:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell