Torque n Power Podcast

On this episode we discuss the Perth 440 Supercars event from Carco Raceway, The latest in NHRA and Winternationals coverage.

A great account of one of Australia's most decorated Motorsport commentators. Wade Aunger is now one of Australia's most talented Drag Racing Commentators leading the commentary team in the NDRC‬ however his beginnings have been entrenched in Australian Speedway. Tune in as Wade entertains generations of Australian Motorsport fans. Learn More about Wade here -> https://www.instagram.com/wadeswhirl/ or here -> https://methanolmoonshine.com.au/

On this episode of the Podcast we discuss the rollout of the IHRA new 2025 calender, news from the Perth Motorplex, Nitro Champs from WSID and all the latest news.

On this episode of the Podcast we discuss MotoGP from Jerez in Spain, ANDRA Sportsman Championship Grand Final, 4 Wide Nationals from Charlotte and has Chinese automotive giant SWM really developed a TTV8?

Michelle and Simon cover off on the WA Drag Racing Season Finale, we cover off on the 4 Wide Nationals from Vegas and also discuss the Riverbend Nationals from the Bend.

It's MAX Pinjarra time and we are recording live from Sir Ross McCarty Oval in Pinjarra. Michelle Morrison and Nick Dicembre catch up with some of the entrants on the day.

On this episode we discuss the NHRA Winternationals, Liam Lawsons demotion, Donald Trumps new tarriffs on imported cars (new and used), we test drive the New Mustang Dark Horse and discuss the potential of the WSOPM coming down under?

We wrap up the Melbourne Formula 1 Season 2025 opener, did the Supercars pull the trigger early and make the wrong decision in not racing, we wrap up the NHRA season opener from Gainesville and the strange statement from the IHRA regarding track acquisitions.

On this episode we catch up with Craig of Agent Anorak, a new social media platform for all enthusiasts of motoring and automotive interests yo use.

Another Westernationals epic event, we discuss all the highlights. We also discuss the World Serie of Pro Mod and of course Lights out 16.

We have a look at the Superbowl automotive ads, the Bowman Gray Stadium return for NASCAR, the Superstar Shootout from Bradenton and 888 defection back to Ford.

Has the hammer finally fallen for the Duck? Was Donald Longs prediction for Round 1 pairing with Kye Kelley and Steve Jackson the greatest marketing disaster for his own brand? Has Summer Richardson been harshly dealt with by the NHRA declining her association with brand sponsor Only Fans? We cover the Daytona 24Hour and all the latest news from NHRA. It is a massive episode.

On this first eoisode for 2025 we discuss, High Limit International, Supercars Perth Street Circuit, NDRC Points update, NHRA news and IURA news as well. It is a huge episode.

This is our best of 2024 Episode. We re-visit our best episodes of 2024 -> Live from Northern Steel Car Show 1min 43sec Michelle Morrison 6min 31 sec Richie Howlett live from MAX Pinjarra 13min 01sec Matt and Steph Gullotto 24min 15sec Murray OConner and Nick Gardiner 41min 20sec Mike Ward and Kevin Boulton 54min 59sec Denver Parker and Lochie Beresford 1 hour 8min 52sec Brodie Zappia 1 hour 15min

On this episode we catch up with the guys from Tits Up Racing, Mike, Pat and Josh who have come together over many years bringing their experience and can do attitude to Budget Extreme Endurance Racing

On our 200th Episode of the Torque n Power Podcast we have a very special guest on,, Brodie Zappia, Top Doorslammers newest sensation. Son of Richard and Lia, Brodie is also the nephew of multiple Doorslammer Champion John Zappia. Brodie talks us through is rapid climb to the top tier of Australian Drag Racing.in this live recording from the Odin Tavern. Intro 0:00 Interview with Brodie 19min 40sec Closing 1hr 20min

On this episode we discuss Michelle's awesome win at the 50th Annual Goldenstates, the winners and all the finalists, wrap up Supercars Season and the awesome finish to the NHRA

On this episode we dive into the Finale of NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway, is the finals countdown system ideal? We discuss some of the new products from SEMA, give a rundown on Motorplex season opener and discuss the final 3 rounds of Formula 1

On this episode Michelle talks us through her test and tune, Simon discuses NHRA, Michelle and Simon cover all things NDRC and Nick gives a review of the Bathurst 1000 and Gold Coast 500.

On this episode of the Podcast we preview the Bathurst 1000, NASCAR from Talledaga and a wrap up of the NHRA. We also discuss the new TV with 7plus and NDRC. along with the closure of NMRA and NMCA.

On this episode Michelle Morrison, Todd Brinkworth and Nick Dicembre discuss Toyotas entry to Supercars in 2026, has Danny Ric raced his last race? The Ferrari Challenge has launched in Australia, is there room for another category in downunder? We discuss the Motorplex and NDRC calender plus all the winners from Round 2 of the Sportsman ANDRA Championship round from Mildura.

On the week leading up to Tarmac West we chat with Ross Tapper and get the latest news for one of Perths biggest Motorsport events. Ross gives a run down on each day, the locations and all you need to know in the lead up to this event.

On this episode we chat with Denver Parker and Lachlan Beresford fresh from their win at BEERS 24Hour at Carco Raceway in Wanneroo. Taking their Mitsubishi Mirage to victory is no mean feat but their team was able to get the job done. It was great to catch up with Denver and Lachlan as they give us an insight into a weekend of fun and excitement racing around the clock.

This is Part 2 of the Mike Ward and Kevin Boulton Podcast. These guys are masters of the drag-and-drive event. Taking on the North Americans at their own game pushing their LS based Chev Nova in the USA. Mike Ward of WA Racing Developments and Kevin Boulton tell us of their tale travelling to the USA representing Western Australia in such a great way. You can tune in to all of our episodes here -> https://torquenpower.net/ Follow us at -> https://www.facebook.com/Torquenpower/

When we talk about about batting outside their league, anyone traveling to the USA taking on a drag-and-drive event is no mean feat, especially when you're from Western Australia literally the other side of the world. Challenging North Americans at their own game pushing an LS based Chev Nova to the limit on the road and track in soaring temperatures and contending with long daily drives, flying bonnets, airbnb scammers and tough track conditions are just the tip of the iceberg especially without the assistance of mobile support crew or vehicle. Mike Ward of WA Racing Developments and Kevin Boulton tell us of their tale travelling to the USA representing Western Australia in such a great way. This is a great story of adversity and how they have been able to overcome any challenge that came their way. Torque n Power -> https://torquenpower.net/?p=2577 www.torquenpower.com.au

It is the mid year report card for season 2024. Who has surprised, who has let us down. who has exceeded our expectations? All is revealed in this Mid Season Report Car Episode

We are live down at the Motorplex for "The List 2" WA's quickest radial and slick cars take to the track to be number 1 on the LIST. Thanks to the team at the Perth Motorplex and ANDRA -> https://www.andra.com.au/ https://www.motorplex.com.au/

We relive the week in Formula 1 and Max Verstappen's declining mood, Lando's protest and more importantly Oscar Piastri's first Formual 1 Sunday win. We also discuss the latest in NHRA news and all the news from Sydney's Super night which was Super cold!

We have ANDRA's Murray OÇonnor and Nick Gardiner in to give us an update on the latest news from the Australian National Drag Racing Association. Murray is ANDRA's Divisional Director while Nick sits on the Divisional Council. While they are in they also discuss the new drag racing series developed over the winter called "The List".

We discuss the return to form for Sir Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone, Pecco Bagnaia's amazing win in Germany, SVG's luck in Chicago, Supercars from Townsville and how awesome the latest TV Oil Campaign is from Supercheap Auto.

They are a husband and wife team, who race with their children watching from the stands, with their fathers working on their cars, with their Mums supporting the team, an Uncle who races along side of them, a long standing mentor who watches over the build and engine tune and an extended family that front for every single event so much so John Force would be impressed. This is the Matthew and Steph Gullotto story, a story that encompasses the SCM Racing culture.

It is with a great deal of pleasure that we welcome Michelle Morrison to the Podcast as permanent cohost. Michelle, a National Champion from 2015 and currently campaigning at the Motorplex in Modified. We are extremely excited about Michelles decision to accept our offer and we are really excited about the future and insight she will give us. We discuss the Winternationals from Willowbank, test drive the new Ford F150 Lariat, and discuss NASCAR from Sonoma and NHRA from New England.

We discuss the recent MotoGP race from Catalunya, followed by Formula 1 from Monaco. We also discuss in detail Drag Racing from the Nitro Champs in Sydney and NHRA from Route 66 Nationals, it is a huge Episode.

We review this years Supercars running of the Perth Super Sprint round from Carco Raceway. It was a return to form for Ford, a first win for WAU at the track since 2006 and a horrific crash in Super 2 that saw Cameron McLeod walk away unharmed.

On this episode we have Ross Tapper back in to discuss the rebrand of Tarmac Events. We discuss Tarmac West coming up in September all the new categories, new sanctioning and the return of the 4 days for one of WA's biggest Motorsport events. We also discuss MotoGP from France and intake gate from NHRA.

On this episode we discuss the newly announced Concessions for Classic Rolling 30 year eligibility that was recently announced at a Perth Car Club event by Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport David Michael MLA. We are joined by Perth Car Clubs Robert Pinna, Australia Street Machine Federation WA Director Stan Khose, ASMFWA Eddie Ieraci and our cohost Simon Travaglini. We also discuss the latest MotoGP round from Jerez, Pro Stock Motorcycle controversy in the NHRA, and Bob Tascas III manifold woes.

On this episode Nick makes a compelling argument comparing TF from Australia against TF from the US. Simon discuses the latest NHRA results from the US, Nick goes over the NDRC results from the Riverland Nationals and all the boys weigh in on Supercar news along with the latest from Formula 1 and heaps more.

On this episode we are live from MAX Pinjarra. We chat with Richie Howlett of MAX Pinjarra, George from Bangin Headlights, Dan from Aussie Garage TV, Des from Optix Nano Technologies and Kevin from X Series cruises.

On this episode we have Michelle Morrison in to discuss her journey in the world of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing. From starting out in Junior Dragster to winning the Modified Championship in 2015. Michelle tells us of her pressure she felt stepping into Modified and resetting the National Record in A/MA. She also discusses family life at the track and the satisfaction of raising her young family in the Perth Drag Racing community.

In our shortest episode ever Simon and Nick discuss the NHRA opening round and give you a quick update in whats happening on the TNP Podcast.

On this episode we review the 53rd Westernationals from the Perth Motorplex with Drag Racing Manager Ray Treasure. We discuss the winners, the records and all the highs from a massive weekend at the track. We also discuss the World Series of Pro Mod and the Formula 1 Opener from Bahrain.

On this episode we discuss the Bathurst 12 Hour, Peter Addertons latest rant, why Andretti didn't get an F1 gig, is it too early for a TCR start to the year and have you ever heard of Killdozer?

It has been a huge week with so much going on - this is a bumper episode. We discuss Brodie Kostecki's absence from Erebus from a media point of view, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari appointment, is it marketing or strategic move? Alex Taylor is she the next Erika Enders? Sick Week and how well our West Aussies Mike and Kevin went, Motorvation 38 and NASCARs flop at the Coliseum.

We discuss the latest from the NDRC from the Festival State Titles at the Bend, latest Supercar news, Sprintcars from Premier Raceway and our latest banter and automotive chats

On this episode we are live from the Northern Steel Annual Car Show from Perry Lakes Western Australia. While there we also discuss Summernats, Formula 1 and Supercars.

This is the best of 2023. We revisit our best episodes of 2023 wjich include interviews with David Reynolds Driver of the #26 Penrite Racing Mustang, Matt Payne Driver of the #19 Penrite Racing Mustang, Toby Dymond CEO of Penrite Oil Mark Chapman Top Doorslammer Chapman Brothers Racing, Steven Salvarinas an avid Model Car Collector, Andy Kahle of Therapy on Wheels and Mike Pearson of Beat the Heat WA,Phil Platcher and Daniel Swindley of Aussie Garage TV, Motorvation 37 Grand Champion Winner Mitch Rando and Nick Cockinos just to name a few.

It;s our Annual Christmas Podcast and we've amped it up this year. On our special Christmas Podcast we have not one, not two, but three of the Priolo Brothers of Speedway and Sprintcar fame. We have David Priolo, Andrew Priolo and Jason Priolo talking all things Sprintcar Racing. On the second half of the Podcast we have Perth Motorplex Chris Mitchell giving us a rundown for the up and coming Sprintcar Speedweek followed by the Festival of Sprintcars. He also gives us an update on all things Drag Racing including the Westernationals.

On this episode we discuss the season in closing as NHRA, Formula 1, Supercars and MotoGP all come to an exciting close in 2023. We also discuss in detail the Goldenstates from Perth Motorplex.

We recount F1's new found frontier in in Las Vegas. Manhole covers and limo rides, we discuss it all. We also discuss TCR finish to the year plus a heap of up and coming events.

We speak with Monster Jam Mohawk Warrior Driver and author Bryce Kenny. He has launched his latest book "Geared for Life"and we talk all things Monster Jam, Drag Racing and other forms of Motorsport Bryce has a keen interest in. We discuss growing up in North Carolina, his soccer ambitions, driving a Top Fueller, how he got involved in Monster Jam and what it is like to drive the Mohawk Warrior. He is a great inspiration for many people as he talks us through his 7 gears of life and how we can all utilise foundational principles to become a better version of ourselves.

This is fast becoming a favourite episode for the year, we review the 2023 running of the Bathurst 1000. How close were the Mustangs....... to boycotting? Was this the coming of age for Richie Stanaway, the TV ratings and the media perspective of Australia's biggest race.