BTCC legend Jason Plato life of cars // The Jonny Smith Late Brake Show

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BTCC legend Jason Plato life of cars // The Jonny Smith Late Brake Show

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@BigSkyC0untry 3 жыл бұрын

Jason writing a car off because he saw his parents at it haha!

@benhadden7038 3 жыл бұрын

Aggressively at it

@boufent 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stories

@daveadams5932 3 жыл бұрын

"It was an awkward drive home" - what a story, great interview

@SnoodyMcFlude 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but it was nasty 🤣

@danrolph1666 3 жыл бұрын

What a great interview ....... On the ITV touring cars documentary narrated by Matt Neal says one day there'll be the same room.....

@Teo-cd6gu 3 жыл бұрын

This should have lasted more, so much fun. It ends so abruptly.

@johnmull59 3 жыл бұрын

Needs Part 2

@thebadger05 3 жыл бұрын

.....and part 3,could listen all day, good stuff 👍

@jo_clarke1960 3 жыл бұрын

With you all there, not a fan of a lot of comedy, I like the funny real life stories and it seems the surface had just been scratched here. Damn good laugh.

@simes205 3 жыл бұрын

Part 4?

@Rasscasse 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I could’ve easily done another hour of this! Bloody golden this is!

@TheBuccaneer1975 3 жыл бұрын

That was some of the most genuinely relaxed & funny motoring chat I've ever seen - bloody brilliant!

@stevetaylor7650 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Harris is a good chat

@techevo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m crying with laughter at the Schumacher story, what a great interview, and definitely not long enough!

@macman6107 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Hilarious stuff.

@Duncan038 Ай бұрын

Plato is a legend! I could have listened to him talk all night. Absolutely loved this video.

@jaykay5369 3 жыл бұрын

"Hi, my name's Jonny, I know literally EVERY person of note in the motoring industry."

@YORCC 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best interview of a racing driver I’ve ever seen. He just talked openly and it’s great to see he is so down to earth. I’ve always admired him from when I played TOCA. All this does is cement him as a favourite of mine

@johnennis4586 2 жыл бұрын

Toca was my childhood

@billphipps8875 3 жыл бұрын

The Schumacher story had me in tears 🤣🤣🤣

@Peteish1 3 жыл бұрын

This needs a part 2, 3 and 4!!

@adammcgregor4254 3 жыл бұрын

Why was that not longer. I have not laughed that much for ages. Jonnny and Jason brilliant

@cheromans 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Bloody entertaining

@goodwood-rc4nx 3 жыл бұрын

seems to be a second part according to my list check the profile

@AidanMillward 3 жыл бұрын

The meeting with Frank story I’ve heard ten million times and it’s still golden.

@steve-ip6qs Жыл бұрын

he was an instructor at a rally school in lincolnshire,he was so good at it calm helpful and so much good advice.i remember the prize for best driver was a season driving backed by shell.he was so calm when i spun a cossy at 90 mph on a bend haha,great memory.RALLY DRIVE was the outfit

@nickclarkuk 3 жыл бұрын

I was once took a technical support call from Jason while he was driving fast in a Porsche . Managed to keep it a secret I knew who he was but I was a big fan . No one else in the office had ever heard of him . Met my girlfriend watching Jason racing 10 years ago :). He’s a character .

@philmcmillan72 3 жыл бұрын

Legend is an understatement for Jason Plato. I used to love watching him get under the skin of Matt Neal. The mind games in the early 2000’s made BTCC a must watch.

@Sennaxm71 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed lol Loved those Touring car days. Have you seen Jonny's interview with JP and Matt Neil, even though Matt is smiling about things, you can still see that he's doing it through gritted teeth, and isn't as chilled about it as JP is, for JP, it's over, done with, but Neil is such a sore loser about it all.

@philmcmillan72 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sennaxm71 I have, and totally agree. I don’t have any issues with MN, he is a talented driver but Jason has the edge on mental war games.

@Sennaxm71 3 жыл бұрын

@@philmcmillan72I don't doubt Neil has some talent, but I used to get comp tickets for Rockingham through the 2000's when it first opened all through til the last race there, I very nearly drove an ASCAR for team Pole Position back then, but broke my wrist the week before testing, so that was that with my racing career. But I had my young son with me right near the pitlane the day Neil was threatening to punch JP, I have never had any time for the bloke since, very unprofessional. And to be honest he's well known down the pitlane for using other cars as his brakes, so not quite as talented, more a bully that does what he does to get anywhere. You don't see him win much at Goodwood in the classic races where talent is needed just to drive the cars on the limit.

@bikerforever68 3 жыл бұрын

The perfect after dinner speaker,I could listen to Jason’s stories all night,an excellent interview and very entertaining,please can we have a part two? 👍🏻

@zxr-cade2026 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Plato is an absolute legend great driver, great personality and has great story's too but my personal favourite was the Michael Schumacher story Michael Schumacher is my absolute hero on and off the track and hearing the story that Jason mentioned just goes to show that Michael was so much more than just the greatest driver the world will ever see but also a really funny person

@paulcronin551 3 жыл бұрын

He has way more to tell... Certainly need a part 2!

@fourutubez7294 3 жыл бұрын

This was THE best Plato interview ever !

@bicyclist2 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea about any of this. All I knew was that he was a host of 5th gear. Very interesting and entertaining. Thank you.

@paulperry8800 3 жыл бұрын

One of the warmest, funniest, most interesting interviews of a sportsperson I've ever seen! What a great character and definitely a great of British motorsport. 👍

@leecherone7601 3 жыл бұрын

Plato is as crazy as a box of frogs. What another absolutely awesome interview. All of our legends are so respectable towards other drivers and it’s great to hear. Plato, Hoy, Menu, Neil, Thompson, all the best of Touring cars. Brilliant interview. Someone should interview you now.

@Musketeer009 3 жыл бұрын

I love Plato. He's a motoring legend (but a danger to trees) and a nice guy to boot. More of this please Jonny.

@andolas100 Жыл бұрын

soo many awesome story's just one after another I could listen to Jason all day long.

@FastAsFunk 3 жыл бұрын

That was utterly superb...! Thanks Jonny and Jason. Both of you lads firmly on my "would buy a pint" list. 😎👍

@portman2396 3 жыл бұрын

Weird thing to say but these two make me so proud to be English. Just genuine petrol heads. Genuine people. Could listen to both of them all day doing this. Well played Jonny 👏🏻

@tjpj1919 3 жыл бұрын

'It was nasty, it was aggressive!' Great work

@rvne3959 2 ай бұрын

This is honestly a part of motor racing history. Thanks Jonny.

@Hybrid330i 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonny love this. Ive been doing some work on the Alan Menu Renault which is now here in New Zealand. Unfortunately the car was sold to the current owner without the Williams Datalogger. We were called in to reverse engineer the telemetry architecture on the car to get the dash up and running again. I spent many hours under the hood of it and its, even to this day, and engineering Marvel. Its not lost on me this was the last of a homologated road car at its very best.

@dships6782 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously!! That chat wasn’t long enough!! I was chuckling along at the stories and then you started to wrap it up. More please!!!

@brettsta72 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. How engaging is Jason, the stories are amazing.

@paolostrada93 3 ай бұрын

I've heard Plato tell that story about begging Frank Williams for a drive many times and it never gets any less entertaining.

@gilesmcdowall8860 3 ай бұрын

Years ago when Schumacher was at Ferrari, I met him walking his dog around Maranello streets and he was the sweetest man I’ve ever met, polite enough to shake hands and wish me a good journey after I delivered 10 drums of F1 fuel to Ferrari test track.

@Wallygjs 3 жыл бұрын

That car was brilliant, I spent hours on TOCA on the PC trying to be Jason Plato. Brilliant interview, please do more of these!

@500SLR129 3 жыл бұрын

Best interview ever. A very personal, open discussion. I felt like i was in the room with them. The stories were amazing.

@davidorama6690 3 жыл бұрын

Plato is a charming guy. Could listen to him for hours.

@BigBoshV 3 жыл бұрын

I will never forget meeting this man when I was 13 at the FIA GT Championship 24 hours of Spa in 2005 (He was there for the WTCC racing in the Seat). My Dad and I walked through the paddock and stopped at one of the garages, out walked Jason Plato... He walked towards us, I was in complete awe. If that wasn't enough, as he shook my Dad's hand, he said "What are you doing here, shag?"...... I looked up at my Dad and said "You *know* him?" 😲🤯 I genuinely thought they were friends until a few years later when my Dad told me they had met at Croft a few weeks before 🤣 I got his autograph and had a picture taken with him. Great man, great champion 🏆👍

@Fuzzarr 3 жыл бұрын

I have never laughed so much at an interview in my entire life, absolutely brilliant

@tedpalmer1537 3 жыл бұрын

Some absolutely amazing stories, I loved hearing about the other side of Schumacher, watching him race you only ever got to see him as a ferocious competitor.

@MarkReading 3 жыл бұрын

Out of all the celebs in the world, JP is the one person I'd love to buy him a drink or three, sit down and just listen to his stories of the BTCC days gone by - pure epic pleasure.....

@endlessrage4062 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Jason, he’s a complete legend, plain and simple. Some of the finest btcc races since the 80’s. His hunger for victory is something to behold. Bravo, sir. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@SpecR22 3 жыл бұрын

Tape the dog up? Never change Jonny 😂

@iainmartin1015 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great bloke. Chatted with Jason for ages after installing a stereo and tracking system in that Ferrari 355.

@Be22ThePig 2 жыл бұрын

Plato what a legend, watched him every weekend growing up. How hilarious is he, refreshing to see blokes the way they used to be.

@Big.kilogram 5 ай бұрын

I live in Australia and we didn’t get any btcc here unless you had pay-TV. But Jonny this is by far the best interview I have seen of anyone in motoring ever. And one of the best interviews ever. This guy just has immense charisma and is such a great story teller. Made me feel like I have watched him my whole life, which is wild. Just a couple of incredibly interesting and likeable people on camera. Love it.

@mikewilson631 3 жыл бұрын

"My inspiration came from Prost's helmet". Best interview line ever.

@scottaubrey8392 3 жыл бұрын

Jonny, thanks for these videos. You and Chris Harris are keeping me sane right now! I’ve missed Jason on the screen, to me he holds a similar aura as Tiff Needell (Jason is probably the more successful driver) but you really respected his driving ability whilst thrashing cars around a track and reporting on them. We need some more Plato in our lives!

@The_BenboBaggins 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant! Super Touring BTCC is easily THE best era of motorsport, JP's an absolute legend of that time! Love it!

@Egoncalves 2 жыл бұрын

Can't get tired of the Farnk Williams' story... Thanks for sharing

@briero 3 жыл бұрын

That was genuinely one of the most entertaining things I’ve seen in a long time! Jason Plato should do stand up. Bloody brilliant 😂👏

@christopherwhitehead8946 3 жыл бұрын

THAT, is the best KZfaq interview of all time.

@scotti_wan_kenobi 3 жыл бұрын

What a boy, Jason has always been my favourite BTCC driver. I could listen to his tales for hours, I bet he's got hundreds of funny stories.

@superfast30 3 жыл бұрын

Late 90's BTCC was incredible to watch and Plato rocks! He is incredibly genuine and far from smug. His excitement telling the story about swapping helmets with Prost is the way a true fan would tell it. Many guys in his position would have had a "no big deal" attitude.

@jamesyu685 3 жыл бұрын

Johnny can you get tiff on an interview? I'd love to see you guys chat

@magnustan841 3 жыл бұрын

Always one of my Fifth Gear favourites, was always the most hilarious and his dogfights with Mr Needell were the best!

@gabifinutzu 3 жыл бұрын

We need more of Plato, what a great man he is🤩

@iest-o9k 3 жыл бұрын

This one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen

@Jamesmorley1999 3 жыл бұрын

Had a bit of a rubbish day today with computers winding me up. This was really helpful

@TheCloudhopper 3 жыл бұрын

Jason and Jonny together, yes!

@SRT54 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic, haven’t laughed so much in ages. I really miss the Fifth Gear team, was watching a KZfaq video of the Jag Estate test the other day. Tiff has it sideways, Jonny and VBH wide eyed with fear and Plato sitting in the back pissing himself laughing. Brilliant.

@gro9465 3 жыл бұрын

Mmm VBH....

@SterlingMess 3 жыл бұрын

What a great yarn-spinner Jason is! I could listen to stories like these for hours. Brilliant stuff, Jonny & Jason - thank you.

@tonygilchrist9113 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Johnny. Very funny & interesting. You can clearly see the good relationship you have with Jason 👍

@chappy2121 3 жыл бұрын

Managed to meet Jason a few times as a teenager being obsessed with racing at Snetterton, Brands and Donnington. Always happy to speak to people and sign stuff with a smile on his face. 👍

@lygase 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant clip... Great effort from a pair of Fifth Gear OG's right there!

@sleepindragon179 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 2 in a night. Its beginning to feel a bit like Xmas. Thanks Boss

@daveschilkie465 3 жыл бұрын

Jonny thank you for another great video, all of them actually. I have always liked Jason as a presenter and driver, but this video gave me a new perspective and admiration for him. I had no idea that he was so funny.

@smith4010 Жыл бұрын

Great video. He’s a bloody legend ! Thank you !

@readventurekids 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Just finished the Neal one. Cracking stuff, Jonny!

@thomashemmings3495 3 жыл бұрын

Hooked on every word, give us more

@lesflynn4455 Жыл бұрын

This interview is an absolute ripper. Thanks for posting Jonny.

@sarcodiauk2921 3 жыл бұрын

Tremendous interview ....Plato is an amazing character and driver 👍

@marekcegielski1873 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this one Jonny - Plato is a top bloke, could have listened to hours of this!

@loose_unit 3 жыл бұрын

Plato is awesome! I love these interview/podcasts! I am going to grab his book now!

@jayrob10101 3 жыл бұрын

What ?? Is that it ??? I need more !!! I’ve just disturbed the hospital ward I’m recuperating in, having laughed that hard !!! Absolute class !!

@andrewandlm 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Plato!!! More more more. Epic conversation. Brilliant

@Sinnistral 3 жыл бұрын

These are ace Jonny 👌 and the Schumacher story was genuinely hilarious! Now, we have a shopping list: Tiffany Dell and VBH please! 🙏😁

@tbetts56789 3 жыл бұрын

Who? You mean Tiff Needell. STOP GETTING BOND WRONG!!! 😉 Check Lovecars: On the Road on ITV4 if you're UK based or suitably VPN'd.

@stevep2111 3 жыл бұрын

Did not want that to end!! Love Plato, never met him although my nephew met him and Needell in one of the Bars on Broad Street Birmingham, my nephew sent me a text to say as much which I thought was to wind me up and I said yeah whatever then my nephew sent me a pic!! Properly jealous!! Fantastic story's!!

@noseyparker6622 3 жыл бұрын

We need a couple of hours more of Jason Plato.....absolutely brilliant.

@supernova1976 3 жыл бұрын

One of the Greatest drivers of our times. thank you Jonny.

@adr0110 3 жыл бұрын

Two of the best interviews I’ve ever seen, roaring my head off with those stories!! Top Man, thanks very much!! Happy Christmas!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha... he's mental. Love it. Now back in about 2017, I had to make a choice between Plato & Neal. I only had time to get one of them to sign my BTCC ticket at Snetterton. I chose Neal, which was probably a wise choice as I didn't have a spare pair of jeans with me!

@dannymacarthur13 3 жыл бұрын

Jonny, Jason best entertainment I have had in ages. Brilliant. Thanks

@SeanHenryLuvsDaDub 2 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely beautiful!! Love the Schumacher stories he was an amazing person.

@notyouraveragebikes4316 3 жыл бұрын

"It was the nasty type of mischief that you don't want to see" 🤣🤣🤣

@ALMX5DP 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow I didn’t even recognize him at first!

@rollingtroll 3 жыл бұрын

That's just the beard I think

@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Johnny really appreciated this interview it was awesome 👍

@timgroves6999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason, your a proper legend and a great driver to watch. Could listen to your stories all day long. Thank you

@mikers73 3 жыл бұрын

How much of this got edited out? LOVE the stories. Thank you both.

@sinclap2 3 жыл бұрын

Um...I require more of this, please 😂

@YllaStar95970 3 жыл бұрын

I always admired Jason Plato. After this, l understand why.... Jason Plato, is on a different plateau to absolutely everyone else.

@Twiglet-pg6qp 3 жыл бұрын

Plato is the sort of bloke I could listen 2 for hours. Seems a top dude

@1970HondaCL100 3 жыл бұрын

The most astonishing part of this is learning that Jason still answers the phone when Jonny calls.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

😳

@jameskey9646 3 жыл бұрын

Twat comment!

@lukecowell7516 3 жыл бұрын

That era of btcc was truly awesome the Laguna's the cavaliers fucking awesome better than the shite they drive now

@TheDoosh79 3 жыл бұрын

850 T5 Wagons were beasts!

@jcdowns 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best interview I think I've ever seen!

@IdeaBoxful Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great interview. Plato was one of my favs, but never got to knew him as a personality until now. Was rolling laughing at his stories. What a bloke! And never knew that Schumacker was such a riot!