#257 - Pablo Escobar’s Rise to Formula 1 and Redemption at Bimmer Challenge!

Topics:

• Pablo Escobar's Influence Reaches Formula 1
• And Jon seeks redemption at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge this time at Streets of Willow!

 

On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, the FASTEST man in Medellin, and Jon's experience seeking redemption at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow.

First, we explore Escobar's early days as a racer in the Copa Renault, where he quickly rose to second place in the championship standings despite being a relative newcomer to the sport. His driving tactics and connections to local police allowed him to gain an edge over his rivals, and his wealth and interest in top-flight racing led him to move on to a Porsche 911 RSR and challenge Colombia's fastest man, Ricardo Londoño, to a time trial race.

Although Escobar's days in the driver's seat were numbered as his business empire grew, his association with Londoño marked a new chapter in his motorsport career. Londoño went on to become a Formula 1 driver with the support of the National Association of Coffee Growers, but his career was cut short after it was discovered that his funding came from a company owned by Escobar. Despite his driving skills, Londoño was stopped from racing just hours before his first F1 race, which ruined his career.

In the end, both Escobar and Londoño met violent ends, but their influence on the world of motorsports lives on. 

Shifting gears, we hear about Jon's experience at round 6 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow. Seeking redemption after a disappointing 4th place finish in Las Vegas, Jon prepared his car with a new alignment strategy and Maxxis RC-1 tires. Despite some tire pressure issues, the host was able to improve their lap times and finish in 1st place in B5 class.

Tune in to hear the full story of Pablo Escobar's influence on motorsports and Jon's quest for redemption at Streets of Willow!