Automotive Racers Hall of Fame – Spencer Peacock Racing

What`s your day job?

Vehicle Technician.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Vice champion for European Burnout Championship 2017.

What would be your dream car/ motorcycle?

R34 GTR Skyline.

Did you always want to be a racer or something else?

From the age of 5 my dad pushed me into karting, from there motorsport became my passion.

Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or two wheels?

RWD all day long!

What motorsport event would you most like to compete in?

Gymkhana Grid.

What is the most insane/scary/memorable drive/ride you’ve ever had?

Scary ride … being a passenger in my girlfriend’s car for the first time.

How involved are you in testing and mechanical tweaking before events?

The car has a full spanner check and service before every event.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Hopefully become a works driver or become a part of a big team.

What is your go to playlist or song before an event to get in the zone?

I personally stay away from music. I sit in the car alone strapped up ready to go.

If you could try any other motorsport which one would you choose?

I would love to drive a rally cross car. Looks like such an exciting form of motorsport.

What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone in a car or bike on track and when?

Around 160mph when I was 12 driving a Ferrari 360.

What is your daily drive or ride?

Unfortunately my tow rig, which is a Vauxhall Frontera.

Who is your inspiration?

Paul Walker has been my childhood hero since I can remember. His passion for cars was very similar to mine.

What is the one thing you could not live without?

A driving license. I could not imagine not being able to drive a car on a daily basis.

What is your favourite takeaway?

Pizza! Who doesn’t love a large pepperoni pizza?

Do you have a favourite movie?

2 Fast 2 Furious. That’s where my love for modified cars began.

Any bad habits?

Spending too much money on the race car.

Tell us something about you that most people would not know?

I am a lot younger than people think. I am 22 but always told I look 30. Is that a good or bad thing?

Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?

I think I’d laugh at 100 duck sized horses so one horse sized duck!