Henry Catchpole Reveals The secret competition in car journalism

Make sure to use code RTS at https://go.obdeleven.com/RTS for 20% Off! Unlock Apple Car Play and Diagnose faults on your car, anywhere, anytime! In this episode, I sit down with Henry Catchpole — one of the most respected voices in modern motoring journalism — to unpack what truly separates great drivers, great writers, and great films from the rest. From Evo Magazine to Hagerty, Henry reflects on a 20+ year career that’s taken him from dreaming of being a staff writer to confidently sliding some of the most valuable and significant cars in the world — including the McLaren F1 and GMA T.50. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Timestamps: 00:00 – McLaren F1 vs T.50 and why great car films matter 01:02 – Who Henry Catchpole is and why his work resonates 03:36 – From print journalism to YouTube and video storytelling 05:04 – Growing up obsessed with cars and early inspiration 08:28 – Confidence, humility, and learning to be natural on camera 13:30 – Breaking into Evo: ambition, rejection, and making your own luck 21:48 – Crashes, fear, and learning real car control 26:28 – Rallying, competition, and becoming a better driver 33:12 – Understanding car “feel” and driving intuition 35:14 – Creating the McLaren F1 vs T.50 film in detail 55:00 – Honesty in reviews, upsetting brands, and modern car design 1:10:00 – Golden eras of cars, legacy machines, and what still excites Henry Contact: [email protected]