BTCC clashing legends Neal and Plato part 1 // Jonny Smith's Late Brake Show
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- In this first of 2 special Late Brake Show episodes Jonny Smith brings together BTCC clashing legends Jason Plato and Matt Neal to openly chat about their three decades of paint swapping in the British Touring Car Championship. Sat on the crap brown chairs inside the stunning Williams Racing Heritage Centre, the pair (have collectively spent over 50 years racing in BTCC) discuss mental health and the will it takes to win, the Super Touring weapons they have driven, BTCC tribal fans, Bathurst, their favourite engines and some of their biggest life mistakes. Part 2 will focus more on their notorious rivalry, on and off track.
If you have already watched the one-to-one videos of Neal and Plato (where they talk about how their careers kicked off, where their trophies live and the road cars they regret selling) then this is where The Late Brake Show battered brown chairs come out for the pair of BTCC aces to talk to Jonny together.
Even if you don't follow the British Touring Car Championship closely, there is no denying the high octane closeness and unpredictability of this series.
Jason Plato is a two time BTCC champion and has raced in British Touring Cars for over 20 years. Since his debut in 1997 driving a Williams Laguna next to Alain Menu, he has driven over 500 BTCC races. He drove in the famous Super Touring era and has raced Chevrolets (championship winner 2010), Vauxhalls, Renaults, Seats, MGs and VWs.
Matt Neal is a three time BTCC champion and is celebrating his 30th year in British Touring Cars. Since his debut in 1991 driving an E30 M3 BMW Matt has driven over 700 BTCC races. He drove in the famous Super Touring era and was the first independent team to win a race (1999 behind the wheel of a Nissan Primera) and be gifted £250,000 for the accolade.
Archive clips of BTCC footage credited to Duke Video (www.dukevideo.com/) and Dunlop Tyres UK ( / dunloptyresuk )
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Driver stats:
Matt Neal
BTCC driver 1991-present
Car #25
Races: 760
Wins: 67
Championship wins: 2005, 06 and 2011
Poles: 17
Podiums: 201
Fastest Laps: 58
Current team: Halfords Yuasa Racing
Jason Plato
BTCC driver 1997-present
Car #11
Races: 599
Wins: 97
Championship wins: 2001, 2010
Poles: 51
Podiums: 231
Fastest Laps: 86
Current team: Sterling Insurance with Power Maxed Racing
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Huge thanks to Williams Racing Heritage Centre ( www.williamsheritage.com/ ) for being so accommodating and willing to let TLBS film inside their stunning facility.
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Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:58 Welcome
1:50 Describe BTCC in 20 secs
2:36 'Sports People In Distress'
3:35 Matt's 1991 debut E30 M3
3:57 What keeps you hungry?
4:37 Time to retire?
5:22 Never a chance to reflect
6:18 When did you first meet?
7:10 Dario Franchitti on cone duty
7:44 Big crashes
8:54 Younger drivers fast tracking
9:34 Tyres 'too good' now
10:03 Scariest driving experiences
10:57 Matt's mountain bike crash
11:24 Nans love us
12:06 Mentally fit
12:58 Is Plato safety conscious?
13:40 Racing on Top Gear
14:33 BTCC too working class?
15:23 Who are the best drivers?
16:55 Making a car 'dance'
17:33 Fifth Gear Tiff 'on it'
18:15 Tribal BTCC fans
19:32 Weird autographs
19:58 Eyeball signing
20:23 Post-race mental state
22:09 Favourite engines
22:45 Dream car to drive
23:10 Biggest mistakes
25:30 Jason 'losing' 5 championships
26:30 Matt's marriage
27:22 Prize giving
29:37 Plato's Dad's Astra GTE
32:00 Part 2...
#btcc #nealandplato #thelatebrakeshow - Авто та транспорт
Never did i think you would be able to get these 2 legends of BTCC together for an interview,used to have a bitter rivalry.Well done Johnny.
Wait for part 2!
The rivalry chat really comes out in part 2...
Can't wait for part 2.
can't wait!
@@TheLateBrakeShow Can't wait!
I've never seen anyone slouch as hard as Jason Plato 😂
He must smoke weed!
He’s been there did that, and lived a high octane life and now he’s chilled
@@teambean he is a child of the 60s, I can well see him having a toke on the devils lettuce!
I do it. Bad back in my case.
Thats like on a whole different level!
JS: "What comes after veteran?"
JP: "Dementia" 😂
This is GOLD!
Jonny, any chance of getting hold of Shmee150 for a sit down? That could be interesting 🤔
My Nan loves it! 🤣🤣🤣
How effing good is it seeing people like these legends talking like just normal mates!!!
@@ZeroTo60Tube Legendary mate, could literally watch it for hours.... Hope you two are well, keep smashing the content! x
@@JoeAchilles1 hope you are well too sir!!! UA-cam is awesome, loving making the type of vids we do at the moment and its so easy with a few old BMWs..... its like they aren't very reliable or something haha. Seriously missing the uK at the moment, can't tell you how much we'd both love to get over again for a catch up. Keep killing it, its insane what your channel has done in the last year!!!! You're seriously inspirational. I could liken you to a victoria secret model. You give us normal people hope and you have a body to die for!
The sight of Johnny carrying these shit shit chairs passed multi million pound F1 cars 😍😍
You got these two together for an interview. This channel is going to be something special, you absolute legend.
As soon as I saw Plato and Neal interviews, I thought this is coming. Jonny, this is amazing, thank you.
Also, for me, you will always be the car pervert.
Late Brake Show opens doors. Perverts do their thing behind closed doors. In their garage. Where no one has to see them! With Allegro's.
I can see his agent. "perverts gotta go"
This is another level stuff. Compare this to these 'influencers' rolling around in 'their' new Ferrari doing unveilings at redline. No contest, this is proper!!
Who’s down-voting, get a grip. These aren’t interviews, they’re chats revealing anecdotes that are interesting and priceless
Just drunk people missing the like button mate.
Any thumbs add to the UA-cam bot.
Kids
@@HIOP0 Did you really post that ?
@@HIOP0 Well now we know who one of the downvoters was at least.
How the hell did you get these two, not only in the same room together, but sitting next to each other? Brilliant stuff.
Most importantly , how they have not began to punch each other xD
As much as they hated each other, in recent years they have chilled out and have become "frenemies". Neal even said earlier this year it wasn't the same without having Plato in the series and that he missed him!
Once they're not in direct competition, the rivalry, distrust and general hatred fades away too. Look at Prost a d Senna
You're spoiling us with these interviews, epic.
This series of interviews are the best thing you’ve done yet. And that’s a high bar.
I grew up watching these two bash into each other and it wasnt until I found Plato's interview here that I ever knew that these guys were this friggin cool! Legend-dairy af! BTCC is the reason I built my race car, n their era is what got me started
These two interviews helped save me and bring me into my understanding of ADHD and Neurodivergence, and I wish I could look all three of you in the eyes and thank you for that gift.
Johnny ur the best. You have saved my Christmas. Thank you thank you thank you
"Sportspeople in distress" sums it up perfectly!
Thank you Johnny. How you managed to get these two great rivals to sit down and have a chat is beyond me. But they must have mellowed with age. I remember when Plato first came on the scene and was blitzing the field and of course Matt was a privateer only later to both be in the reimagined BTCC. I of course prefered the mid 90's era of BTCC the most with the skinny tyres and tucked wheels with an inch or two of travel, curb hopping at 120mph! And of course Duke Video, mail order VHS! I've converted my VHS tapes and have them all as digital files for safe keeping. I don't own a VHS player now which is a shame. Absolutely brilliant stuff! Thanks again Johnny, Jason, and Matt!
"My nan thinks you're lovely."
I actually spat my drink out then
And Plato’s response! “Oh, that’s beltin’” 😂
Jonny you’re on fire mate... Absolutely loved this episode and can’t wait to watch the second part...
This channel keeps getting better and better!
I love how there’s no messing about with you and you upload the stuff we really want to see the next day.
This is brilliant. Was always a Plato fan, but awesome to see these two together after all these years. Both are absolute legends!
Fabulous interview. Quite possibly the best series of videos I have seen on UA-cam this year.
That was utterly brilliant and I'd like thank Mr. Carpervert and those two legends for this great conversation. I can't wait for the second part.
You have made yourself part of the essential UA-cam viewing family. Anyone who does not get excited when you release a new videon must already be dead. This is more than essential for people who have followed these two BTCC giants. Thank you Jonny.
Thank you Jonny for all the content this year - it's made all the difference to me in a difficult time. Onwards and upwards for 2021 for you, Chops, Fam and the great show you have going.
What a really excellent feature, you deserve some real credit for this. This sort of thing should be on TV, superb job.
I know Patreon etc. but I feel as though someone should be commissioning this, I'm grateful but feeling a bit guilty watching it if I'm honest. It's proper TV episode structure and not standard car/UA-cam really.
Did anyone actually start that funding thingy so that Jonny could keep his Hondas?
I can't really commit to a monthly thing, but I would definitely chuck a few quid into the pot if it was official.
Someone delivering this level of content shouldn't have to sell his own stuff to fund it.
Tv is dead, the power is in jonnys finger tips. Netflix or another streaming service.
This is epic, forget Netflix .. could listen to these to talk about anything for hours, well done, can’t wait for next instalment.
Mind blowing episode. I can't get enough of this channel. Our generation stuff. Pure class, the lot of you.
I could listen to guys like Plato and Neal talk all day. Awesome stuff. Cannot wait for part 2!
Another fantastic interview Johnny, with 2 legends of BTCC.
Channel is definitely going the right direction very fast.
Thanks you
I've never felt so proud to be Australian than when listening to a couple of absolute racing legends talk about how mad we are.
#bathurst #straya 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
🤣🤣 You ARE mad! But we love ya (except when you're bouncing us out during the Ashes!)
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Of course you're mad buggers. You live where basically everything is dangerous and wants to kill you 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely brilliant to see these legends together considering they were and are still fierce rivals. Jonny,pat yourself on the back my friend. Epic chat,can't wait for part 2.
I'm geniunly astounished by the fact that this interview has so little views. This good quality insight of how it was back in those days, the banter between both key players,... this comes round maybe once in a decade.
Doesn’t play to the UA-cam shouty algorithms-es. But we don’t care. We never do and we never will 👊🏻
one of the very few channels worth watching
entertaining, funny and informative
what more could anyone want?
These are BRILLIANT!
The quality is like it's a TV broadcast - someone sponsor this!
Thanks Jezz, yes a sponsor would be nice...
Wow - that was the interview I always wanted to see! These 2 were great entertainment and I loved it when rivalry carried on, off the track!!
One of the best interviews I have watched 👍Thanks 😀
This was an absolute delight! I can't imagine anybody else could have established such a relaxed atmosphere and therefore managed get all these insights and golden nuggets. Really enjoyable ... (even the sad violins at the end!)
Two of the best drivers of my childhood and today. I think they are already legends! This is brilliant. Keep it up
This is the best interview of the year. It is brilliant how they are both in their true selves. Well done and thank you.
Wow, hands down the very best racing driver interviews I have ever seen. I could listen to these two for hours. Brilliant Job Jonny, you too make it great!
Absolutely nailing these vids. Absolute legends of a sport we all love. Thank you.
Could watch this all day! great stories and chat well done Johhny for making this happen
These are the most honest straight talking interviews I have ever heard. Not been a fan of BTC but going to have to watch it now!
Jonny! This is amazing!!! I've watched these two titans battle it out for the last 20 years - I remember watching a documentary called Touring Car Legends where JP said one day he'd love to sit down and chat with Matt about their rivalry and you've managed to arrange it!
First Chris, and now these two... together... ooooh Jonny, you are owed a huge thank you from real enthusiasts 👊👊👊 Thank you so much man ❤
You're knocking them out of the park at the moment Jonny! It's a pleasure to watch three good friends share insights and personal stories, with a few laughs along the way
Someone at the BBC needs to see Johnny's content and realise Top Gear has had its day. This is literally 100% more interesting than any top gear episodes in the last few years.
Fantastic job Jonny, really well put together and enjoyable content. Best in class 👍
Thank you, Mr Smith! Awesome bit of chat from the lads. Really appreciate the upload. Cheers!
what a fantastic watch. Cannot wait for part two. Many thanks Jonny. Top man
Thumbs up just for that intro! The reveal of the location by bringing the chairs in, the music, awesome!! Right, now to watch the rest of the video!
Kudos to Jonny for getting these two in the same room, never thought I'd see it.
Jonny been a fan of your stuff for a long time, Fifth Gear back in the day, and I’m an American so I had to find it but just wanted to say this show is great. The title is perfect and what you are putting out is just fantastic. Keep it up and I hope your team knows they are killing it.
Best thing on you tube Johnny ! Brilliant candid and honest views off there careers . This channel deserves a TV audience!!!
Its fantastic to watch two legends of sport, with mutual respect, having a relaxed wide ranging chat about each other and their antics
Really fascinating stuff. Can't wait for part 2. Thanks for this, Jonny!
I could watch this all night, can't wait to see part 2.
A really entertaining watch! I thought both guys opened up and said what they really thought when answering the questions; no politics. Looking forward to part 2!
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview, both legends and brilliant blokes. Good shout getting these two together.
More of this please, brilliant brilliant brilliant. What a treat. 👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic videos and a real treat to watch. Thank you.
Brilliant interview Jonny, I thought you'd perhaps peaked early with the Chris Harris one but this was an equally enjoyable watch! Now you just need Tiff, and Metcalfe, and you've won Car podcasts.
Some of the best relaxed interviews I've seen, well done to the whole team.
Wow! Well done one of the best interviews I have seen in a while. 👍
This is amazing! This is making a middle-age man feeling like a young lad. Thank you for that! Cheers from Portugal.
Jonny, this is fantastic. Right up my street, many thanks for getting these two together for these episodes.
Lovely to see them both talk of their carears in a relaxed, off beat and fun way. The setting is perfect also.
This was brilliant. What a treat of videos just before Christmas!
Absolutely the best bit of TV because UA-cam is these days to me I've seen in ages. These last few interviews have been fantastic Johnny 👍 and the strange thing is if your into cars and motorsports we are all the same as it shows with these legends well-done keep it up 👏👏👏
Jonny, how am I only finding this now..... you simply have to do more of these sit-downs with legends of motorsport. You let the boys talk without bamboozling them with questions racing toward an ad break..... makes for a natural conversational flow and then the funnies come out. What a cracking couple of vids. The Chris Harris chat was also brilliant... just feels like a couple blokes at the pub. Bravo mate. Yours is THE underrated online car channel.
Jonny, I don't think I've ever seen such universally positive reaction to any automotive journalism, save for maybe the early CH stuff. Youre a lengend, much love from the states.
Quite possibly becoming my new favourite channel on UA-cam 👌🏼 this was superb can’t wait for part 2, great job so far Jonny keep it up!
Sublime. That was as easy a chat as you will ever get with two top BTCC drivers. Awesome interview.
One of the best channels on YT, enjoy this chat format, keep them coming👍
I love the way you have not mentioned the agro between them yet, beautifully edited and filmed ... you should put this series on Amazon. Different and relaxed chats. Wonderful and engaging. Can't wait for part 2.
The interviews with these two have been absolute gold
Your content is proper pro tv level. From the feel to the edit everything on both channels. keep up the awesome work
Thoroughly enjoyed this set of videos, beautifully simple and well executed. Congratulations on starting a brilliant channel
This was just brilliance thanks johnny keep the great videos coming 💯👍😀
Fantastic watch, brilliant.. looking forward to pt2
Cant't wait for part 2!! Thank you so much, Jonny!!
Great conversation. This past few days have been a treat, I can't wait for the next bit.
Cheers
Very! Very good! Bring on the next part.
Absolutely brilliant Jonny! I'm loving these sit-down chats with fascinating people. Keep up the great work!
-Tim
Another stunning piece, thank you! You are creating THE best motoring content bar none at the moment, keep up the great work and have yourself a fantastic Christmas Sir
Jonny - fantastic to watch, and the one to one interviews with them both. Keep up the excellent work. Roll on part 2
Thank you Jonny, I've switched on to your channel ever since the Chris Harris episode and I loved this and your Matt Neal and Jason Plato episodes! you are making amazing content, please keep on going this is brilliant!
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting Jonny .
My new favourite channel hands down! Great work 👏🏻
Brilliant. Great watch/listen. Do more....
Enjoyed that ...thanks Jonny...have a great Christmas and a happy new year 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
I never thought I'd see the day! Fantastic interview, with 2 total legends.
Great interview, amazing setting. Looking forward to part 2. Keep up the excellent work
Awesome show can’t wait for pt2 and hearing about Neal almost sparking out Plato live on tv !
This was brilliant. Such a good interview. I was at that race at Silverstone when Matt Neal rolled the Mazda. First race I'd ever been to, and when it happened everyone started running towards it to see what happened. I joined them - my dad went totally mental.
That was pure magic! Well done for getting those two legends together.
Easily for me one of the best little chat sessions on you tube. Great set up, and awesome guests. So who’s next on the list Jonny? Looking forward to the next one. 👏
Who is next? Watch my latest vid for a clue...
Nice saved this for Christmas and it's just pure genius the seats resting on Wheels the incredible stories and them turning down your gifts was just gold👏🤣👍
Epic! things have just gone up a level, this is awesome! Nice work Jonny!
Superb. Thanks so much for this Jonny.