
Racing Back Episode 50 – Paul Butler
From Racing Back by Julian Ryder And Nick Harris
May 21, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 50
About this episode
Paul Butler shares his insights and experiences from over 50 years in motorcycle racing.
In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of motorcycle racing’s most experienced and respected figures — Paul Butler . With connections to the sport spanning more than 50 years, Paul reflects on a remarkable lifetime spent around the Grand Prix paddock. From the characters and personalities of earlier eras to the evolution of modern MotoGP, he shares unique insights and stories from across decades of motorcycle racing history. This fascinating conversation explores how the sport changed over time, the unforgettable moments that shaped it, and what makes the MotoGP paddock such a special place. In this episode Paul Butler’s 50+ years in motorcycle racing Stories from multiple Grand Prix eras Behind-the-scenes paddock memories The personalities who shaped MotoGP Reflections on how the sport evolved Insights into motorcycle racing history The Racing Back Paddock If you’re enjoying Racing Back , you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month . Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming soon. Racing Back is the MotoGP…
People in this episode
Hosts: Nick Harris, Julian Ryder
Guest: Paul Butler
Topics covered
- motorcycle racing
- MotoGP history
- Grand Prix paddock
- evolution of MotoGP
- racing personalities
- behind-the-scenes stories
Keywords
- Paul Butler
- MotoGP
- motorcycle racing history
- Grand Prix
- paddock memories
- racing evolution
- racing personalities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MotoGP
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