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There were crashes galore and mind-numbing speeds – what a weekend we had in rallying! In the Queensland sunshine, Scott Pedder took his first Australian Rally Championship victory in 10 years, while his co-driver, Glenn Macneall, broke a startling drought of his own. On this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast, we discuss what was a horror weekend for Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia, with all three of their GR Yaris' going off the road with varying degrees of seriousness. The pace of this year's ARC has risen remarkably and we dissect what this means for the remainder of the series, which still has three rounds to run! Over in Europe, Rally Poland saw a thrilling battle for victory between the Toyotas of Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans, and the Hyundai of Andreas Mikkelsen. There was also the stunning Rally1 debut of Latvian young gun, Martins Sesks. The action continues this week as we preview the fast and yumpy Rally Estonia, the fourth round of the European Rally Championship.  While you may be suffering from the winter blues, we've got all the rally action covered on another bumper episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast.  Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood look back at the team's run in the Darwin Triple Crown at Hidden Valley, chat about the engine problems that hit some of the Chevrolet runners in Darwin and how the fix is delaying the team's Townsville preparations, continuing issues with the new Full Course Yellow procedure, and why a couple of (other teams') cars broke down during the Track to Town parade in Darwin. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They've made it through the tough Canberra roads and the ball-bearing West Australian gravel, but the challenge of Queensland just might top them both for Australian Rally Championship competitors this weekend. Joining the RallySport Magazine team for this week's preview is former Subaru factory driver and ARC TV man, Dean Herridge, who gives his unique insight into the state of play in the championship. Herridge joins Luke and Peter Whitten to discuss the event that's growing in stature after its return to the series in 2021. The tricky and often rough roads around Gympie will be the challenge, and that's all after a huge 'Wheels on Mary' street party on Friday night in front of thousands. Also briefly discussed is the Nissan Nightmoves and Southern Lights events and Paraguay's introduction into the World Rally Championship.  Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-drivers are often the forgotten parts of a rally team, but on this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast we get up close and personal with two of the best. Five-time Australian Rally Champion, Coral Taylor, joins us to chat about riding with Harry and Neal Bates and gives some valuable advice on what it takes to get to the top. We also head to Finland to talk to Dan Brkic, the man guiding Taylor Gill to success in the Junior World Rally Championship. To open the podcast, though, we preview this weekend's Nissan Nightmoves and Southern Lights rallies, and provide an update on Troy Dowel's ongoing recovery from a recent bone marrow transplant. Sit back, relax and enjoy the latest edition of RallySport Magazine's Special Stage Rally Podcast.  Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -   We unpack all the Supercars action from Hidden Valley -   Broc Feeney's rebound, Brodie Kostecki's return to the podium -   Brodie's “gamesmanship” in Sunday's Top 10 Shootout and Triple Eight's subsequent protest -   How we ended back up with wheels/nuts that interlock when cars make contact -   Fixing the ‘Triple Crown' format -   PremiAir's breakthrough weekend -   The boys also choose their Autobarn Aces from the weekend The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood run through the key things you need to know for this weekend's Supercars round, the Darwin Triple Crown at Hidden Valley, chat about how Macca's enduro co-driver Jordan Boys and BJR Super2 steerer Elliott Cleary are going in Trans Am, and Macca doing the local Big Freeze charity slide for the Albury Tigers – in a chequered flag suit! Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Neal Bates really match it with his sons at ARC level in a GR Yaris? That's one of the questions we pose on this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast. We chat to Bega Valley Rally winner Riley Walters about his recent success and his rally plans for the future, and discuss the back-flip by the FIA and the WRC that has seen them extend the current Rally1 Hybrid cars' life until the end of 2026. Rally of Bathurst road director, John McCredie, joins us to talk about plans for this November's event, while also enlightening us on their ambitions on joining next year's Australian Rally Championship calendar. We also look forward to this weekend's Royal Rally of Scandinavia and Hayden Paddon's chances of winning against the might of local hero Oliver Solberg. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale is joined by Honda Wall Racing TCR driver, Dick Johnson Racing co-driver, Bathurst 1000 podium-finisher and Lamborghini racer extraordinaire, Tony D'Alberto. We chat about his up and down weekend at The Bend, his bruising year in TCR to date, his future in the category and its future as well, and what he's doing back at The Bend this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New South Wales rallying young gun, Josh Redhead, is our guest on this week's Special Stage Rally podcast as he prepares for the weekend's Bega Valley Rally. The Hyundai i20 G4 driver is one of many top-class entries in this year's event, that also includes Neal Bates, Brendan Reeves and Kiwi Derek Ayson. We take a look at the Bega Valley Rally's long and successful history, and also dig deep into the happenings of last weekend's Rally Italia Sardinia where Ott Tanak took a last-gasp victory. Aussies Taylor Gill and Dan Brkic again strutted their stuff with success in the JWRC field and have closed the gap to leader Romet Jurgenson. We also take a cautious look at Saudi Arabia's new 10-year deal to host a round of the World Rally Championship and how this might affect the future hopes of Rally Australia and Rally New Zealand. There's news on Molly Taylor's entry in the next round of the New Zealand Rally Championship, and good news for rally crews with a new tyre supplier hitting the market. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood go back through the team's tough weekend at Wanneroo, chat about the merits of Supercars switching its WA round to a street circuit, take us inside Jaxon Evans' rookie test at Queensland Raceway alongside BJR's two Super2 Series drivers and why they elected not to do a full team test at Winton. They also chat about the big Sprint Car and concert announcements for this year's Adelaide 500 – including dobbing in the BJR team member that's a massive Jimmy Barnes fan – plus Kyle Larson's attempt to do both the Indy 500 and Charlotte 600. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lancia's back! Yes, you read that right, Lancia is back in rallying with the new Ypsilon Rally4 HF, and the RallySport Magazine team reminisce on the Italian brand's history in rallying and what it could mean for the sport moving forward. From the Stratos to the Delta S4, from Markku Alen to Henri Toivonen, Lancia hold a special place in the heart of rally fans the world over. Closer to home, we discuss the minor route changes to Gippsland Rally, last weekend's Coffs Coast Rally that saw Ryan Williams take his first rally win, and suggest possible changes to the ARC's Junior Cup that could really spice up the competition. We preview this weekend's Rally Sardinia where Aussies Taylor Gill and Dan Brkic continue their push for the Junior World Rally Championship, and also pose the question: “Who's the most disappointing driver in this year's WRC?” We'd love to hear your thoughts too. It's been another busy week in the world of rallying, and we've got it all covered in this episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale is joined by v8sleuth.com.au Editor Connor O'Brien to chat about what we've learnt from the 2023 financial statement of Supercars owner RACE, what it means for the sport, and was RACE chief Barclay Nettlefold is saying about next year's Supercars Championship calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an anniversary episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast as episode 50 is reached, and this time around it's a discussion on an epic round of the Australian Rally Championship. Each of the top five in Western Australia had their dramas during the weekend, and it was remarkable how the news just kept on appearing hour after hour. We welcome Mitch Newton to the podcast for the first time as he shares his insights on the Forest Rally. And as a co-driver and event organiser, Mitch also explains some of the challenges that face his home state, Tasmania, when trying to conduct rallies on the beautiful island state. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -   We unpack all the Supercars action from Wanneroo -   Ford, Walkinshaw Andretti United and Tickford Racing ending droughts -   The new SuperSprint format -   The tangles between Chaz Mostert/Thomas Randle and Thomas Randle/Will Brown -   Cameron McLeod's huge Dunlop Series shunt -   Cam Waters' improving but still-slender title prospects -   The boys also choose their Autobarn Aces from the weekend and tackle a question from the Mailbag The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood talk about the key factors for this weekend's Supercars round at Wanneroo Raceway, and touch on some of the big items that have been in the news lately regarding the prospect of new manufacturers joining Supercars and star drivers booking NASCAR Cup Series debuts. Donate to Macca's Mullets for Mental Health team >> https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/macauleyjones Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who wins the Forest Rally? There are drivers aplenty chasing the leading Toyotas and a hot, dry weekend will play into the hands of those down the leaderboard. The RallySport Magazine team chat all about this weekend's round of the Australian Rally Championship set to be run on familiar, yet favourite roads around Nannup, and reminisce on their memories of a rally that's been a part of the series for more than four decades. That conversation follows a recap of the difficult Rally de Portugal in which Sebastien Ogier overtook a legend to record his sixth win at the rally. Also discussed are Lewis Bates' efforts in Portugal, the Rally South Canterbury and all the rally news appearing on the RallySport Magazine website. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale chats with Connor O'Brien, editor of v8sleuth.com.au, about the key storylines and what to watch out for at this weekend's Repco Supercars Championship round, the Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint at Wanneroo Raceway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Special Stage episode focuses heavily on the much-anticipated World Rally Championship round in Portugal. The event is one of the long-time favourites in the series and there are plenty of talking points to delve into. RallySport Magazine's Luke Whitten is joined by international rally journalist Luke Barry to discuss the upcoming rally, including the hopes of Australians Lewis Bates and Anthony McLoughlin in the WRC2 category. The Rally South Canterbury and the recently released Forest Rally entry list are also discussed on this episode. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale chats with Red Bull Ampol Racing's Broc Feeney, who talks about that late-race battle for the win with teammate Will Brown, what he's doing to try and reel in Brown's points lead, and how he's filling the four-week gap between Supercars rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood are joined by team owner Brad Jones to look back on a banner weekend for the squad at Taupō, headlined by Andre Heimgartner's victory in the Saturday race. They also chat about the huge fan turnout - and the challenges of getting out of the venue - as well as the challenges presented by the surface, the future of the ‘Track to Town' parades, and the new wet tyre's first proper hitout. They also give their thoughts on the 2025 Supercars calendar, where a second race in NZ could be viable, as well as the latest happenings in NASCAR and Team Penske's huge penalties in IndyCar. Donate to Macca's Mullets for Mental Health team >> https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/macauleyjones Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rally of the Heartland challenged competitors with almost 450 competitive kilometres over three days near Burra and victorious driver, Nathan Quinn, joins us on the podcast. Quinn talks about the series of issues he had to overcome to win the rally and also about his ambition to get to the seven day Silver Fern Rally in New Zealand at the end of the year. Elsewhere in the podcast, the RallySport Magazine team talk about Motorsport Australia's financial loss, Jamie Luff's hopes ahead of the Forest Rally and the European Rally Championship's resumption on the Canary Islands. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale chats with Supercars general manager of motorsport Tim Edwards, who reflects on his first few months in the role, gives us an update on the continuing pursuit of parity between the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, and what else the technical department is focusing on at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Gill has become just the third Australian driver to finish on the podium in a Junior World Rally Championship event, while Dan Brkic becomes the second such Aussie co-driver to do so courtesy of their fine result at the Croatia Rally. Gill joins the podcast as guest to talk about his efforts on tarmac where he clinched second on only his third ever tarmac rally. He talks to Luke Whitten about managing brakes and tyres and the notoriously difficult ‘cuts' which bring mud all over the once smooth and grippy surface. At the top of the show, the regular RallySport Magazine team analyse Gill's efforts and talk about the happenings in Croatia and discuss whether the WRC Promoter is doing the right thing in partially funding Latvian Martins Sesks' Rally1 drive. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -   We unpack all the Supercars action from Taupō -   The awkward facet of Triple Eight's internal battle for the Sunday win -   Brodie Kostecki's return to racing -   Rebounds from Brad Jones Racing, Dick Johnson Racing -   Cam Waters' title prospects -   The boys also choose their Autobarn Aces from the weekend and tackle a question from the Mailbag The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood talk about this weekend's round at Taupō. They look at what we can expect from Supercars' return to New Zealand at a brand new circuit, the logistics of how the teams work out of containers and the choices on what equipment they bring. They also give their thoughts on Brodie Kostecki's shock return to action with Erebus Motorsport this weekend, Macca's new sponsor for the weekend, and plenty more. Donate to Macca's Mullets for Mental Health team >> https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/macauleyjones Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Otago Rally is a favourite event for many and Special Stage Rally Podcast host Peter Whitten was there in New Zealand to see all the action first hand. Peter and Luke Whitten discuss all about the rally – from Kris Meeke's Classic Rally victory right through to how the Aussies fared. Winner of the event, Jack Hawkeswood, then joins the podcast as he talks in detail about how he took his first ever New Zealand Rally Championship win on some of the most beautiful rally stages in the world. Also discussed on this week's podcast is the new location for the Tasmanian Australian Rally Championship round, the mega fight in the Winvale Park Stages in WA and what the Croatia Rally might hold for the World Rally Championship this weekend. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale chats with rising star Rylan Gray. The second-generation racer made a strong start to his rookie season with Tickford Autosport in the Dunlop Super2 Series in February and last weekend joined George Miedecke in giving the Ford Mustang GT4 a winning debut on Australian soil - as well as the car's first pole position anywhere in the world. We chat about how he got into the sport, an incredible trip to race in Germany courtesy of Toyota, as well as insight into how Tickford Racing is helping usher its trio of young pilots through Super2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rally of Canberra was controversially cut in half with just Sunday's action taking place due to weather. It didn't stop Harry Bates and Coral Taylor, though, with their new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 on song all day. Luke and Peter Whitten talk about all that happened in a wet and wild event before they welcome former World Rally Championship star, Kris Meeke, to talk briefly about his Otago Rally hopes aboard a classic Ford Escort RS1800. Aidan Peterson also joins the podcast as he covers off on his successful four-wheel drive debut in the ARC and updates us on his exciting Suzuki Swift G4 build. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale is joined by V8 Sleuth founder and managing director Aaron Noonan to analyse and understand the news that Brodie Kostecki will drive for Erebus Motorsport at the next round of the 2024 Supercars Championship in Taupō. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR team owner Brad Jones talk about the difficulties they experienced at Albert Park and the work that is going into turning their form around, and run through some of the good points of the Grand Prix weekend. They look ahead to Taupō, with Macca giving his thoughts on the track having done his first laps there during the week, while Brad shares some of his memories - good and bad - of racing in New Zealand. They also touch on the sport's new co-owner, and give their take on the recent NASCAR Cup Series races at Richmond, Bristol and COTA. Donate to Macca's Mullets for Mental Health team >> https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/macauleyjones Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first round of the Australian Rally Championship has arrived and RallySport Magazine have their ear to the ground on all things happening before the biggest season in memory. On this episode of the podcast, Luke and Peter Whitten discuss the treacherous Safari Rally Kenya that was run and won over the Easter weekend before they go deep into their thoughts and predictions ahead of the Rally of Canberra. Can Harry Bates's new GR Yaris Rally2 be fast and consistent out of the blocks, or can his brother, Lewis, use his familiarity of the AP4 car to his advantage? Will Scott Pedder return to his form of the past, and can Eddie Maguire make the step up to the top? All is discussed ahead of a big weekend of rallying. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast, Will Dale chats one-on-one with Tickford Racing team manager Matt Roberts: -   He outlines the damage and repair job on Cam Waters' one-race old car after Albert Park -   How the team is adapting to being a two-car team instead of a four-car team -   The team's preparations to race at the Taupō circuit for the first time -   Life at Tickford after Tim Edwards -   Gen3's first flyaway race event -   The biosecurity complications of racing in New Zealand -   Waters' impending NASCAR Trucks Series debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been a hive of activity around the country with the top teams testing for next week's Rally of Canberra, and Luke and Peter Whitten go into detail on ARC testing and this weekend's Safari Rally. Luke attended the official Pedders Rally Team launch yesterday and reports on that, while we discuss the other testing activities of the Bates and Maguire brothers, the father and son Rullo team, Molly Taylor and others. We break down Hayden Paddon's announcement that he'll defend his European Rally Championship title, and who'll replace him at the Otago Rally. Then, as the rains fall in Kenya, we discuss the third round of the WRC as the top teams prepare to put their snorkels to good use on the toughest event on the championship calendar. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -   We unpack all the Supercars action from Albert Park -   The resurrection of Nick Percat -   Blue Oval barneys: Waters vs Payne, Mostert vs Payne -   The latest on ‘hatgate' -   Is this now Triple Eight's title to lose? -   Appendix Sleuthing -   Fernando Alonso's late-race move, fair or foul? -   Previewing the Australian Rally Championship season-opener -   The boys choose their Autobarn Aces from the weekend and tackle a question from the Mailbag The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Bates is one of only two Australians to drive a current specification WRC Rally1 car, and he's on the podcast this week to talk about it. Bates tested the Ford Puma Rally1 with fellow Aussie Luke Anear in December and tells Luke Whitten about the experience in detail, describing the car as ‘a rocketship'. The 2022 Australian Rally Champion also talks about his entry into WRC Rally Portugal later in the year and the steps that needed to be taken to secure such a drive overseas. Also on the podcast this week is a discussion on the current topics in rallying including rounds of the Victorian and Queensland Rally Championships and we remember Japanese driver Kenjiro Shinozuka. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -      Cars and stars of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival -      Craig Lowndes on driving F1, V8s and more -      Unpacking the TCR turmoil in Tasmania -      Curveballs await Supercars teams at Albert Park -      Form guide: Who will strike in sprint races? -      F1's race for second place at AGP -      Sydney Speedway's grand return explained -      The future of Supercars media rights The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood talk about this weekend's round at Albert Park, how being moved out of the support pitlane garages will impact how much data the engineers can process in each session, and hinting that the Pizza Hut Chevy Camaro will be carrying new colours at the Grand Prix. They also chat about the Sandown 500 date change, revised spindles, Adelaide Motorsport Festival, Macca's latest trail race running adventure, and the Mullets for Mental Health campaign. Donate to Macca's Mullets for Mental Health team >> https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/macauleyjones Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke & Peter Whitten from RallySport Magazine keep you up to date with all the news around rallying in Australia and across the world, with a remarkable influx of high-class AP4 cars to Western Australia and Safari-spec, snorkel-equipped Rally1 cars all on the discussion topics for this week. Then, we welcome renowned co-driver Bernie Webb as guest on the podcast to talk about his career. He also goes into detail on his successful business, Smoothline, which creates invaluable 'stage notes' that have become a key resource for newcomers to the sport of rallying. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -      Stunning debuts in F1 and MotoGP -      MD Shannen Kiely exits Erebus -      What Supercars sale really means -      Cam Waters gets a new car -      Ricciardo's struggles continue -      A Super2 Series stat attack -      Adelaide Motorsport Festival set to shine The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones is joined this week by BJR owner and team principal Brad Jones to run through the aftermath of the Bathurst 500, in particular the team's struggles in qualifying. They also give their takes on the new Live Pitlane Order and Full Course Yellow procedures, the use of the hard tyre at Mount Panorama, the performance of Dunlop's new rain tyres, the new ‘one race per day' format for most of the 2024 season's rounds and the rights and wrongs of racing at Bathurst twice a year.  They also look ahead to Albert Park, explain how Supercars' upcoming Centre of Gravity parity testing will work, and chat about a type of racing they both love: NASCAR. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Rally Championship is making a drastic change. They're moving away from hybrid power and completely reshaping the top class of their series, with consequences that should filter down to benefit the sport as a whole. Luke and Peter Whitten from RallySport Magazine discuss these changes and speak about what they mean for the future and where we might find the WRC in 2025 and in the years that will follow. Also in the news this week was the remarkable announcement that Australia will host the final round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship season via a private international promoter. The RSM team have completed plenty of research on this new event and explain what the hopes are and share where the promoters believe the ideal location is. All is discussed at length while highlighting the rally events on across the country this weekend. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast. -      Beer can in engine fails to stop NASCAR racer -      Erebus gives a Kostecki update… sort of -      Supercars backflips on timed race concept -      F1 holds Round 23 of 2023 in March 2024 -      Red Bull Formula 1 team in crisis -      Ricciardo and Tsunoda clash fallout -      FIA President under investigation -      The boys tackle your Mailbag questions The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Special Stage Rally Podcast focuses on the new Rally2 cars in the Australian Rally Championship and we welcome Peter Rullo to talk about the ins and outs of driving on ice and snow. Last week, we broke the news of Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia's new GR Yaris Rally2s, and Peter and Luke Whitten discuss this and the impact it will have on the title race we'll have on our hands in 2024. We also discuss news of the Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo coming for Steve Maguire and the unique path it's taking to Australia. Our guest, Peter Rullo then joins Luke Whitten to talk to us about WRC Rally Sweden and how he came to grips with snow driving and his thoughts on how he might just do it again this time next year. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Motorsport News Podcast is back to debrief the opening round of the Supercars Championship, the Bathurst 500. -      Why The Wiggles couldn't save the Bathurst 500 -      The early front-runner to open the 2025 season -      Triple Eight's big Bathurst statement -      The inside word on Brown's flying start -      Snakes and ladders pitlane game unfolds -      Unpacking DJR's disappointing start -      Woeful Waters: can Tickford rebound? -      WAU's lost chance for breakthrough win -      Richie, Reynolds and Golding shine -      Ford boss Rushbrook's take on parity -      How DJR has rescued the Ford engine -      Why Supercars re-wrote parity rules -      Hard or Soft? The Great Race debate -      Dumas talks SuperVan Bathurst record -      The latest on Erebus, Adderton & Kostecki Plus, Shane van Gisbergen reacts to his third-place finish in the Xfinity Series at Atlanta, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world – including a glove controversy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Rundown, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood talk the upcoming Bathurst 500 and some of the new rules for 2024, including the Live Pit Lane and the Full Course Yellow. Brad Jones joins in to talk about his hopes for BJR in 2024, parity, and Gen3 as a whole. They also talk about the old plan to run a Supercars race on the streets of Albury and Wodonga, complete with two Murray River crossings per lap! Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Special Stage Rally Podcast joins the Motorsport News Podcast channel in 2024! Recorded, hosted and produced by RallySport Magazine's Peter Whitten and Luke Whitten, it brings the latest in news and event coverage from both domestic and world competition. This week they wrap up WRC Rally Sweden, including looking at how the Aussie competitors went in the snow, Esapekka Lappi's drought-breaking WRC win, the controversy around the world championship's new points system, and the highlights of this year's edition of the Shannons Rally Retro Festival. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the middle of a Bathurst SuperFest, which means there's a Mountain of hot topics for this week's Motorsport News Podcast! - The boys debrief the hot topics from the Bathurst 12 Hour - Did the rules hurt the racing? The drivers have their say   - Jules Gounon explains his 1m56s Bathurst lap record  - Will Dale scores his own Bathurst lap record in a Mercedes   - Supercars 2024 preview: pre-season Grand Prix & burning questions - Parity forecast, title tips, most under pressure, teammate battles & more - Shane van Gisbergen's wild weekend at Daytona Plus the Stars of the Week and all the latest news headlines from around the racing world. The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus. WATCH GOUNON'S MERC RECORD LAP HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhFkGAL-Qa0&t=24s   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recorded a cheeky little bonus episode of the Motorsport News Podcast with David Reynolds, who'd just arrived at Mount Panorama for this weekend's Repco Bathurst 12 Hour. Chatting to Will Dale, Reynolds talks about his new status as a Mercedes-Benz factory driver, how his 12 Hour gig in the GruppeM Mercedes-AMG came about, as well as his new Supercars home at Team 18 and his take on going from a Ford Mustang to a Chevrolet Camaro for 2024.

The Motorsport News Podcast is back for 2024 and we've got a bit to unpack from the summer months... - The latest on the stalemate between Brodie Kostecki and Erebus Motorsport - Kostecki's careful speech at Sunday night's Motorsport Australia Awards - What's next for both parties - Previewing the Bathurst 12 Hour - Ford's wild all-electric SuperVan 4.2 that's coming to Mount Panorama - Did Lewis Hamilton tip everyone off to his impending Ferrari switch? - The unexpected contender for his vacant Mercedes seat - Shane van Gisbergen's looming superspeedway stock car debut - NASCAR's new doco series ... and what happened to the new Supercars one? The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth's award-winning journalists Will Dale and Stefan Bartholomaeus.

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood talk about the three days of testing at Winton between their ‘main game' and Super2 fleets, livery reveal season, their thoughts on the Brodie Kostecki/Erebus situation, how the Chevrolet Camaro feels to drive with its revised aero package, digging holes, Brad Jones' proficiency on a dirt bike, and plenty more! Don't forget Brad Jones Racing is holding an Open Day at its headquarters at 838 Hope Court, Albury this Saturday 10 February from 12-2pm! With all four Gen3 Supercars on display, pit stop demonstrations from the five time championship-winning crew, discounted merchandise sales, tours through the facility, special prizes, and a whole lot more; the day promises to be a memorable event for anyone who swings by. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships

The Brad Jones Racing Run Down joins the Motorsport News Podcast channel in 2024! Recorded and produced by BJR itself, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood take you deep inside the world of a Supercars team. In this ep, they chat about the increased downforce the Gen3 cars will have in 2024 after the post-season wind tunnel tests in the USA and what impact it will have, what to expect at the Bathurst 500 and what the team is doing to get prepared for the season. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships