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James and Zac discuss the highs and lows of Penrite Racing's 2024 season in the Repco Supercars Championship
Supercars commentator and five-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander returns to the Garage to preview the highly anticipated round in Tasmania. Further to that, Tander breaks down the keys to conquering the twists and turns of Symmons Plains, offers a forward-looking analysis of the upcoming Enduro season, and dives into the latest Silly Season developments. He shares his insights on what the rising star, Kai Allen, needs to master before taking the leap to the main stage with Penrite Racing next season. Will Richie Stanaway secure a full-time ride before the driver market musical chairs come to an end? Tander weighs in. He also reveals his own co-driving plans and highlights the true benefits of his karting program with his kids. This catch-up was long overdue, and as always, Garth delivers the kind of insider knowledge and compelling commentary that Supercars fans can't get enough of!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We catch up with the fast young Kiwi as Supercars hits North Queensland. We provide a mid-season report card on Penrite Racing, examining their efforts to turn pre-season hype into consistent performance. We discuss how Payne complements his program with international events for the Groves and explore his close friendship with fellow New Zealander, Liam Lawson, who is also climbing the motorsport ladder. Finally, we delve into his experience working with Garth Tander and Matt's new appreciation for the level of work required to be a professional racer off the track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Payne out of Penrite Racing, joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the start of the season from the Bathurst 500 in New South Wales. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane van Gisbergen has missed out on the top ten shootout in his final Supercars qualifying session at the Adelaide 500. Up and coming Kiwi Matthew Payne has taken provisional pole for Penrite Racing by a third of a second over Cam Waters. NZ Herald motorsport writer Eric Thompson joined Elliott Smith to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The musical chairs of the 2024 grid looks like it is slowly coming to a close with the news that Nick Percat will be joining Matt Stone Racing next year. We look at what this means for the rest of the free agents on the grid, and what's up for grabs. Plus all eyes are on Sandown with the return of the Sandown 500 this weekend, but we look back at last weekend's SpeedSeries at the same circuit - and we chat to Mark Winterbottom from DEWALT Racing, and Matt Payne from Penrite Racing ahead of the first endurance race of the Gen3 era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penrite Racing rookie Matt Payne spoke to Nims ahead of the Sandown 500 this weekend, and we got his thoughts on the all Kiwi lineup at Grove Racing next year with the return of Richie Stanaway to the grid full time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richie Stanaway has signed on for a full-time Supercars return with Penrite Racing, just weeks ahead of his enduro debut with Triple Eight in partnership with Shane van Gisbergen and the returning racer joins Rusty with all the details of his return to racing. From the dealing, to the technical aspects of the racing world to delving into the physical, mental and emotional challenges that drivers face, it's an insightful look at Richie's return. Plus, Indy500 news, a European Rally Championship update, Motocross, the Dutch round of F1's and more. All that, is waiting for you in the latest edition of the Motorsport Brief. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Part 2 of the Podcast at Penrite Racing we chat with Targas Chris Caruso, Drag Racings Brett Glover and Go - Karting Trenna Mann. This is another huge Episode recorded live from Penrite Oil Headquarters in WA.
Part 1 - Penrite Racing Special. On Part 1 of Episode 164 we are invited to the Penrite Oil Headquarters in WA for their Grand Opening. We chat with -> David Reynolds Driver of the #26 Penrite Racing Mustang Matt Payne Driver of the #19 Penrite Racing Mustang David Cauchi Team Principal of Grove Racing Toby Dymond CEO of Penrite Oil Mark Chapman Top Doorslammer Chapman Brothers Racing Michelle Dolan of Chapman Brothers Racing
David Reynolds is an Australian Supercar Driver for the Penrite Racing team. We chat about the extreme conditions a driver has to contend with, the science and maths that goes into making a fast car, carnivore diet, focus, formula 1 and racing against idols. Very fun and informative episode with a legend of a bloke. PATREON Support The Hard Yarns and get access to exclusive drops, content, live shows and promo codes : www.patreon.com/thehardyarnspodcast FIND US Email: info@thehardyarns.com Instagram: @thehardyarnspodcast TikTok: @thehardyarnspodcast Web: https://www.thehardyarns.com Hard Yarns is Produced by Cameron Branch, Daniel Delby #hardyarns #podcast #comedy
David Reynolds spilt the beans on his Penrite Racing team mate tossing his cookies, we find out why on this edition of the show.
David Reynolds spilt the beans on his Penrite Racing team mate tossing his cookies, we find out why on this edition of the show.
It is the Gates RevLimiter Summer Series as we walk our way through the Supercars Championship Series team by team with the help of Auto Action's Bruce Williams. In this episode, we look at the two cars from Grove Racing in Penrite colours. David Reynolds is a star of the sport, Lee Holdsworth was a star of the sport and is the Barry Sheene Medalist for 2022 as he steps away from full-time racing. This is a team on the rise. Check out the rest of the series and don't forget to subscribe and like us. #supercars #RepcoSC #PenriteRacing #DavidReynolds #LeeHoldsworth #10 #26
On Sportsday NSW with Gary Belcher and Jason Matthews the boys catch up with Supercars driver Lee Holdsworth from Penrite Racing ahead of the GC 500 which starts tomorrow, his memories of the Gold Coast Indy and his future retirement from the sport.
LEE HOLDSWORTH will hope to defend his Bathurst 1000 crown next week as he approaches the Great Race with Penrite Racing and co-driver Matt Payne. Leethal talks about his campaign, how he and his leggy co-driver compare with seating positions and the reaction to his recent retirement news - and already fielding calls for a co-driver role in 2023. The boys then chat about the news of the week, offer up the weekly Hot and Not rankings and a whole heap more - it's another big show as we count down to race week!
Despite being contracted, Lee Holdsworth found himself out of a seat and out of options for a full time drive at the end of the 2020 season. But a lifeline with Walkinshaw Andretti United landed him a co-drive with Chaz Mostert for Bathurst last year, which lead to a breakthrough maiden win at Mount Panorama for Holdsworth and Mostert's second. Now he's back on the grid full time once again driving for Penrite Racing in one of the front running teams, and we spoke to Leethal who made his return to the show for the first time since winning the Great Race!
We're at the half way point of the season and it's time for Matt and Steve to do their best "parent teacher interviews" impression and do our traditional mid season report card - but this year we're going to grade the teams as a whole, rather than individual drivers. Plus we chat to reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Lee Holdsworth about the massive turnaround for Penrite Racing in 2022
David Reynolds has been a trophy hunter the past few rounds for Penrite Racing, and we spoke to him ahead of the trip back to Barbagallo this weekend. The 2017 Bathurst 1000 winner chats to us about what's been the big catalyst of change at Grove Racing, having Lee Holdsworth as his team mate, and gives us his thoughts on the Gen3 machinery as well.
The Supercars Championship returns to the West for the first time since 2019, with the Bunnings Trade SuperNight this weekend. We look at how the grid has changed since the last visit to Barbagallo three years ago, as well as recap a busy fortnight for Jett Johnson who's been juggling both the Trans Am Australia Championship and the TA2 Muscle Car Series. Plus we chat to David Reynolds from Penrite Racing after a rich run of form for Grove Racing.
Our Winton Test Day Garage Tour lands at Penrite Racing, as Stephen Grove prepares for CupCar 2022, and David Reynolds backs up after testing the supercars on Tuesday and CupCar on Wednesday. Lee Holdsworth talks about the hottest day he has ever had at Winton along with his first day in the Penrite Racing Office.
Our Winton Test Day Garage Tour lands at Penrite Racing, as Stephen Grove prepares for CupCar 2022, and David Reynolds backs up after testing the supercars on Tuesday and CupCar on Wednesday. Lee Holdsworth talks about the hottest day he has ever had at Winton along with his first day in the Penrite Racing Office.
NEVER short of a comment, David Reynolds is our featured guest this week as the Kelly Grove Racing driver talks all things Supercars 2021 following his move to the Mustang squad. He's open and frank about his step into parenthood, his changes to the KGR Mustangs since his first drive, teammate Andre Heimgartner and how his shift into the TV world has earned those who do it full time more of his respect! It's the usually candid Reynolds we all know, and very much worth a listen. Then the OTG team answer your questions submitted via social media, while preparing for this weekend's ultra marathon of motorsport events happening here and around the world.
NEVER short of a comment, David Reynolds is our featured guest this week as the Kelly Grove Racing driver talks all things Supercars 2021 following his move to the Mustang squad. He's open and frank about his step into parenthood, his changes to the KGR Mustangs since his first drive, teammate Andre Heimgartner and how his shift into the TV world has earned those who do it full time more of his respect! It's the usually candid Reynolds we all know, and very much worth a listen. Then the OTG team answer your questions submitted via social media, while preparing for this weekend's ultra marathon of motorsport events happening here and around the world.
NEVER short of a comment, David Reynolds is our featured guest this week as the Kelly Grove Racing driver talks all things Supercars 2021 following his move to the Mustang squad. He's open and frank about his step into parenthood, his changes to the KGR Mustangs since his first drive, teammate Andre Heimgartner and how his shift into the TV world has earned those who do it full time more of his respect! It's the usually candid Reynolds we all know, and very much worth a listen. Then the OTG team answer your questions submitted via social media, while preparing for this weekend's ultra marathon of motorsport events happening here and around the world.
NEVER short of a comment, David Reynolds is our featured guest this week as the Kelly Grove Racing driver talks all things Supercars 2021 following his move to the Mustang squad. He's open and frank about his step into parenthood, his changes to the KGR Mustangs since his first drive, teammate Andre Heimgartner and how his shift into the TV world has earned those who do it full time more of his respect! It's the usually candid Reynolds we all know, and very much worth a listen. Then the OTG team answer your questions submitted via social media, while preparing for this weekend's ultra marathon of motorsport events happening here and around the world.
NEVER short of a comment, David Reynolds is our featured guest this week as the Kelly Grove Racing driver talks all things Supercars 2021 following his move to the Mustang squad.He's open and frank about his step into parenthood, his changes to the KGR Mustangs since his first drive, teammate Andre Heimgartner and how his shift into the TV world has earned those who do it full time more of his respect!It's the usually candid Reynolds we all know, and very much worth a listen.Then the OTG team answer your questions submitted via social media, while preparing for this weekend's ultra marathon of motorsport events happening here and around the world.
Supercars hero David Reynolds and female racer Chelsea Angelo join us to chat all things motorsport in this week's episode of Parked Up, powered by RaceFuels. We also deliver a bunch of news and field questions from the fans about important stuff, like pineapple on pizza or not?!David Reynolds: 22 minutesChelsea Angelo: 45 minutes
After a year on the sidelines, Tim Slade returns to the grid in a full time capacity piloting the CoolDrive Auto Parts Ford Mustang. He joined us ahead of the Mount Panorama 500 to give us his expectations on where he'd like the Blanchard Racing Team to be in their debut season, and he tells us about becoming a father for the first time.
This year has been one like no other and we crunch the numbers after the season to see who stood out on the grid, plus if you missed it the first time we relive our chats with this year's Bathurst winner Garth Tander, and the Dunlop Super2 Series Champion Thomas Randle.
It's our final show for the year, and the legendary Dick Johnson joined us to recap one of the most bizarre seasons in history and he gave us some insight on what he hopes for 2021 with Will Davison and Anton De Pasquale fronting the all new DJR!
It's the final show of 2020, and what a year it's been! We look back at a season like no other and go through the latest rumours of the silly season, plus we're joined by the legendary Dick Johnson and get his thoughts on an unprecedented Championship and got his thoughts on what we can expect from DJR next year.
After dominating the test day at Winton at the start of the year the 2020 TCR Australia season was looking promising for Tony D'Alberto but his racing time this year has been limited to only being Fabian Coulthard's co-driver at the Bathurst 1000 this year. However there's good news on the horizon with the 2021 TCR Australia season calendar released and a return to racing slated in for the Australia Day long weekend in Tassie. We spoke to TD about what he was doing during lockdown, and his future as a co-driver with the all new Dick Johnson Racing.
With the 2020 Championship in the rear view mirror, we spoke to Chris Pither from Team Sydney about the challenges of being in a brand new team - and the extra challenges of also being on the road for 100+ days as well to keep the season alive!
It's the biggest off season in Supercars history (or at least it certainly feels like it!) and we dig through the rumour mill and see if we can piece together what 2021 might look like, plus we slide open the doors of the Classic Cars Corner one last time this year and check in with Malcolm Owens and see how COVID19 has affected the hobby, and we spoke to Chris Pither from Team Sydney about his first year with the brand new team, and Tony D'Alberto joined us after it was announced he's signed on with Wall Racing for next year's TCR Australia series.
V8 Sleuth broke the news that Barry Rogers had purchased a 47.5 percent share in the Australian Racing Group and Baz joined us on the show to talk about what this means for the ARG managed categories moving forward - and if there could be a chance we see some crossover of Supercars and ARG supports on the same billing.
With not much news of driver/team movement in the Supercars silly season we at least have a little sneak peek of what the 2021 calendar would look like with the announcement of the dates for next years Darwin Triple Crown. Plus with the news of Barry Rogers buying a 47.5 percent share in the Australian Racing Group, Baz joined us to talk about what this means for the future of ARG managed categories.
With a lack of Australian Rally Championship in 2020 due to COVID-19, all eyes will be on next weekend's Netier National Capital Rally and the Motorsport Australia Rally Cup in Canberra and we caught up with Dean Herridge to preview the event and have a look at what we can expect in 2021 for the ARC.
The silly season continues ever so slowly in Supercars with pieces of the puzzle of season 2021 dripping in bit by bit, and the announcement of Macauley Jones signing on for his third season with BJR locks in another team lineup for next year. Speculation continues over the makeup of the grid next year, but some names have been locked in for the second season of TCR Australia and we'll go through some of the Australian Racing Group categories. Plus with the Netier National Capital Rally just over a week away we caught up with Dean Herridge to give us an update on how the drivers have been coping due to the COVID interrupted year.
Will Davison is back where it all began, reuniting with Dick Johnson Racing for season 2021 and the two time Bathurst winner joined us on the show to talk about being back at DJR, his outlook for next year, and we got his thoughts on this years Bathurst 1000 when he was a co-driver for Cameron Waters.
We're slowly seeing how next year will be looking for motorsport fans with the Touring Car Masters and S5000 calendars the latest to be publicly unveiled by the Australian Racing Group, plus there's been a few pieces of the complex puzzle that is the Supercars silly season falling in to place with Todd Hazelwood locked in for another season at Brad Jones Racing. The Australian Grand Prix dates have been locked in for 2021 and we chat to Will Davison about his return to Dick Johnson Racing!
A week is a long time in Supercars and this week we have a look at the ramifications of the cancellation of the Adelaide 500, how does Anton De Pasquale leaving Erebus impact the silly season, we look at the TCR Australia 2021 calendar, and if that wasn't all - Hall Of Famer Glenn Seton joins us to talk about his new book as well!
Two time V8 Supercars Champion and Hall of Famer Glenn Seton joined us on the show to talk about his new book Seto: The Official Racing History of Glenn Seton which is available now via the V8 Sleuth Bookshop. In a very fun chat, Seto talks about reminiscing about his decorated career to make the book, the off track rivalry between Glenn Seton Racing and Dick Johnson Racing... and we had to ask him about Bathurst as well. A ripper chat with a ripper bloke!
The Supercars season may be over but much like the football trade period, rumours and speculation are rife over driver movement for 2021 and we go through all the possibilities and latest silly season murmurs. We also have a look at the impact that Team Penske's departure means for the sport and the newly reborn Dick Johnson Racing team which returns next year with a brand new driver lineup plus we chat to 2020 Dunlop Super2 Champion Thomas Randle about the hurdles he had to juggle to secure this years series title.
It was no surprise to anyone when the news came out that Thomas Randle was crowned Dunlop Super2 Series Champion for 2020, delivering his team Matt White Motorsport a back to back championship in a dominant year where Randle's worst result was a P2! We caught up with Thomas to talk about a challenging year that saw him flee his home town of Melbourne due to an increase in COVID19 numbers and base himself out of Queensland for more than 100 days - and he gave us some insight on his hopes for 2021
It was a fitting farewell for Holden in it's final race with an official factory team when Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander won this years Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. GT joined us to talk about a memorable weekend at Mount Panorama. Plus we looked at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of season 2020 and as always answered your texts as well.
With the sad news that Holden would no longer have a factory presence in Supercars, Garth Tander joined us to recap what was a fitting farewell for the iconic Australian marque as he and Shane van Gisbergen gave the General a fairytale win at Mount Panorama - with van Gisbergen finally winning the Great Race for the first time, and Tander joining a list of legendary names like Bob Jane, Harry Firth, Alan Moffat, Greg Murphy, and Jamie Whincup as four time winners.
It's Bathurst week and this time round it is actually our Grand Final, with the 2020 season coming to a close after Sunday. In our bumper Bathurst edition we preview The Great Race, as well as address the rumours that Gen3 will be unveiled this weekend - plus we get our report cards out and rate the Top Ten Drivers in the Championship from A+ to F.
This morning it was finally announced that the inaugural Bathurst International would be cancelled due to difficulties arising from state and territory border closures. We have a look at the options left for the Australian Racing Group, which has had both it's TCR Australia and S5000 categories stalled due to the COVID19 pandemic.Plus we spoke to Molly Taylor about how she's been keeping busy in the downtime due to coronavirus, and we wind the clock back to the 2010 Townsville 400 and look at the infamous clash with Steve Johnson and James Courtney.
She hasn't turned a wheel in anger since last September's Adelaide Hills Rally but you won't have to go far to see Molly Taylor on our TV screens any time soon - she's one of the 17 competitors on Channel Seven's brand new reality show SAS Australia. She returned to the show to talk about how it all came about, and what she's been doing to keep herself prepared for the Motorsport Australia Rally Cup in Canberra this November.
We are counting down to the Bathurst 1000, and Scott McLaughlin has wrapped up his third straight Supercars Championship with a round to go. We wrap up all the action from The Bend 2.0 and speculate on what the future holds for the DJR Team Penske spearhead.Plus we celebrate Cameron Waters long awaited breakthrough race win, Brad Jones joins us as our Ryco Filters Feature Interview, and we look back at the 1997 Bathurst 1000 - for Super Tourers!
The Brad Jones Racing team is back home at their Albury base and we spoke to Brad Jones about some of the challenges they faced due to being on the road, plus he gave us an honest assessment on all four of his current drivers - and we might have got some of his thoughts on Gen3!Our feature interview is brought to you by Ryco Filters
Dick Johnson spoke to Pat Welsh and Ian Healy on their SEN Track breakfast show this morning on 1053AM Brisbane, 1620AM Gold Coast, 99.1FM Atherton, 96.9FM Ingham and on the SEN app.DJ spoke about the pressure of heading into Bathurst for Scott McLaughlan after wrapping up series, 1980 at Bathurst and his infamous encounter with the rock and he tells story about Billy Joel being kicked out of bar he and Peter Brock were having a drink at in Adelaide!
It was a wild weekend of racing at Tailem Bend with the first of the last double headers before the Bathurst 1000 and there was huge ramifications on the championship with both Scott McLaughlin and his nearest championship rival Jamie Whincup having a difficult outing for both. The Bend saw a return to form for Fabian Coulthard who bounced back from a rough run of form to win the Saturday race, as well as leaving the first leg of The Bend as the round winner. Plus we spoke to Andre Heimgartner from Kelly Racing after his impressive showing at The Bend.
For the past few years André Heimgartner has been the standout driver of the Kelly Racing stable and after some impressive form in the Nissan Altima last season, Heimgartner has shown some fantastic pace in the NED Whisky Ford Mustang this year giving the Braeside squad multiple trophies this season as well as getting his first ARMOR ALL Pole Position. He spoke to us about the turnaround from Townsville, being on the road to escape the border closures, and his thoughts on his co-driver for Bathurst Dylan O'Keeffe
Supercars fans rejoiced at the news that Garry Rogers Motorsport would be making their return to the category with a wildcard entry at this year's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, and Garry Rogers joined us on the show to talk about the return to the mountain. Plus he gave us an update on the TCR Australia category and GRM's other exploits since leaving Supercars at the end of 2019
It's another double header and Supercars return to South Australia for back to back visits at Tailem Bend. With Bathurst on the horizon we have a look at who's confirmed as a co-driver and speculate who might be filling the four remaining seats on the grid for The Great Race. Plus we chat to Garry Rogers about his return to the Supercars grid at Mount Panorama this year!
With both Matt MacKelden and Steven Johnson up on the Gold Coast and producer Nims in quarantine in Melbourne due to a COVID scare (he's fine by the way and tested negative to coronavirus - yay!) we jumped on Zoom to recap Townsville 2.0 and the Double Double Header. Plus we paid tribute to the late Peter Brock after the 14th anniversary of his tragic passing earlier this week.
The 2020 Championship has been confirmed that it will wrap up at Bathurst this October, and The Bend Motorsport Park will be making a return to the calendar with a final double header of the season. Plus we spoke to Todd Hazelwood from Brad Jones Racing about an improved season compared to his first two in the main game, and we update the Power Rankings after Townsville 1.0
Todd Hazelwood returns to the show to talk about the successful season so far with the team at Brad Jones Racing including his first main game podium at Sydney Motorsport Park, plus he gives us an honest assessment of his performance at Darwin and the team bouncing back with some strong results at Townsville 1.0
After a rough first outing in the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown, Cameron Waters returned the Monster Energy Mustang to the podium and left Hidden Valley with some silverware for Tickford Racing and he joined us on The Driver's Seat to talk about his expectations for the Townsville SuperSprint and he wasn't letting any secrets out over who we might see share Car #6 with him at Bathurst!
We've wrapped up the first leg of the double double header with the CoreStaff Darwin SuperSprint on the weekend, and joining us fresh off the podium is Tickford Racing's Cameron Waters who left the top end with a bit of silverware. Plus we slide open the doors of the Classic Cars Corner with Malcolm Owens, and we update the Power Rankings before we head off to Townsville for the next round of double headers!
In a Driver's Seat App special, Steven Johnson sits down with his dad the legendary Dick Johnson to get his thoughts on how COVID19 has affected the sport, his opinion on Gen3 of Supercars, and if we'll see him at Bathurst this year.
We are one race down in the Supercars Double-Double Header with the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown in the history books and we wrap up the fallout from the event. plus Scott Pye from DeWalt Racing spoke to us after a breakthrough podium for the team. We updated Power Rankings, and had a look outside Supercars and wrapped up the Spanish Grand Prix and a mad round of MotoGP
He's been on the road since early July after the Melbourne based teams had to make a mad dash across the border as the country closed their borders to Victoria and at the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown, Scott Pye delivered Team 18 a bit of compensation for all the time away from their families by scoring the first piece of silverware for the team in their solo history and he spoke to us about the breakthrough podium plus how the team has been coping with life on the road with no certain return date.
We're days away from the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown, the homecoming race of Supercars proud Northern Territory export Bryce Fullwood from the Mobil 1 Middy's Racing Team. He joined us on the show this week to talk about his time with Walkinshaw Andretti United and being team mates with Chaz Mostert - plus how his long time backers Middy's have been there for him since his karting days!
Every other sport is cramming as much in while they still can during the coronavirus pandemic and Supercars have four rounds back to back beginning with this weekend's Darwin Triple Crown! We spoke to Walkinshaw Andretti United's young gun Bryce Fullwood, the first full time driver from the Northern Territory, about his first race in front of a home crowd. Plus Matt drops a bombshell that we could see some racing return to Queensland Raceway after the Townsville leg of the Championship!
We were all fired up for the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown this weekend but once again 2020 threw us a curve ball - the Hidden Valley double header has been postponed! We broke down the ramifications of what this means for the championship, plus our good friend and supporter of the show Greg Rust from the award winning Rusty's Garage returned to the show to wrap up a very eventful Formula One British Grand Prix.
Shane van Gisbergen from the Red Bull Holden Racing Team joined us to give us his unfiltered thoughts on the Truck Assist Sydney SuperSprint, and how topsy turvy the season has been so far due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic. Plus we finally got to the bottom of the unsolicited rumours that it was actually SVG's cat and not him driving in the sim for the ESeries!
With the Queensland borders clamping down due to rising COVID-19 cases in the southern states, almost every Australian racing category is facing major ramifications to their calendars. This week we look at what this means for the Australian Racing Group categories, and Supercars as well - plus this week we are joined by Shane van Gisbergen from the Red Bull Holden Racing Team as our feature interview and we look back at the 1994 Sandown 500 in this week's Race Rewind!
We chat to Penrite Racing's Anton De Pasquale after he scored Erebus Motorsport's first podium of 2020, plus the lads give their view on the new controversial tyre allocation rules that were put in place at Sydney Motorsport Park this weekend. Plus we update the Power Rankings after the Truck Assist Sydney SuperSprint and we recap the Hungarian Grand Prix as well.
Penrite Racing young gun Anton De Pasquale claimed the first podium of 2020 for Erebus Motorsport under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park and he joined us on the show with a wrap up of the weekend and his thoughts heading in to the double header at Darwin
The Truck Assist Sydney SuperSprint is this weekend... or is it? There's so much uncertainty in the world, let alone in Supercars-land as the COVID-19 pandemic continues it's stranglehold on day to day life. We wrap up the Styrian Grand Prix and another Ferrari bingle, Mark Winterbottom from IRWIN Racing joins us, and as always we take your texts on another big edition of the show!
We caught up with IRWIN Racing's Mark Winterbottom who gave us some details about the current situation that the Victorian teams have to deal with in order to keep the Supercars season going and what life is like for them in a holding pattern until the Truck Assist Sydney SuperSprint this weekend.
Plans for the Truck Assist Sydney SuperSprint in a fortnight's time looked like they could be in all sorts of trouble with the news earlier in the week that the New South Wales government would be closing the border to Victorians due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne. Respected journalist from Motorsport.com Andrew van Leeuwen joined us to give us the details of the mad dash for NSW for all the Victorian based teams and drivers to keep the season alive.
Team List Tuesday, John Longmire, Best Buys of 2020 so far and Barry Ryan CEO of Penrite Racing
It's the finale of the BP Supercars All Star Eseries and we head to the virtual Oran Park before wrapping up the championship at Mount Panorama once again.Plus we caught up with Penrite Racing boss Barry Ryan to talk about Erebus' off track exploits during the pandemic and we were joined by Dick and Jill Johnson to wrap up the Eseries.
The big news of the week was F1 megastar Max Verstappen making his appearance as a wildcard in Round 2 of the ESeries! Matt and Steve discuss what this might mean for future additions to the grid, plus we chat to David Reynolds from Penrite Racing and we slide open the doors to the Classic Cars Corner with Malcolm OwensPowered by Kubota Australia
While there might be very little going on in the world of actual racing, there's a heap of activity in the motorsport community for those looking to fill the void. We spoke to David Reynolds from Penrite Racing to preview Inside Line: A Season With Erebus before it's premiere and we get his thoughts on the BP Supercars All Star eSeries.
The highly anticipated documentary series The Inside Line - A Season with Erebus Motorsport begins at 7pm this Tuesday on Fox Sports 506 and Kayo with a no holds barred look behind the scenes of Penrite Racing's season last year. David Reynolds joined us to talk about what we can expect to see on our screens in the docuseries, plus the 2017 Bathurst Champion gave us his thoughts on the eSeries as well
It's a massive show this week with David Reynolds from Penrite Racing joining us to talk about the rise of Erebus in 2019 - plus Tickford Racing's young gun and Super2 Series superstar Thomas Randle returns to the show ahead of the next round at Queensland Raceway Podcast powered by Kubota Australia
This week we were joined by Anton De Pasquale from Penrite Racing to talk about his maiden podium at Phillip Island and the amazing form he's been having in the 2019 Championship considering he's only in his second year of full time driving. Plus we caught up with Amber Anderson before she took part in this years Tatts Finke Desert Race and we previewed the second round of TCR Australia. Podcast thanks to Kubota Australia