
Inside the Majors
Latest and greatest from the Majors Series
Garren Batten
Show overview
Inside the Majors has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 90 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 1h 8m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 23 episodes published. Published by Garren Batten.
From the publisher
Latest and greatest from the Majors Series insidethemajors.substack.com
Latest Episodes
View all 90 episodesEpisode 50 - Something a bit different!
Ep. 49 - MEC Champions Series final interview (GTP) + Brickyard 400
Ep. 48 - MEC Champions Series Part 3 (oodles of poodles!) + Rd America 2.4 hr review
Ep. 47 - MEC Champions Series #2 & Watkins 2hr Review
Ep. 46 - Majors 24 and MEC Champions Series Part 1
45 - Sim Science - More than Data!
44 - Annual race week Majors 24 Q&A with Mike
43 - MEC Season 3 Launch!
Majors 24 BOP chat with Sean Campbell
Speedway 500 Review + Northway Interview
2026 Majors 24 is GO!
Majors Series and MEC news + Interview with Michael Haflidason

2023 Champion Ross Banfield interview at 100 Races!
Now at 100 Majors Series races, we talk over Ross’ highlights from 8+ years with Majors Series, his real world racing experience and aspirations, the very first wheel he used for sim racing and the evolution of his hardware, and where he would like to take Majors into the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

2026 Sudspeed MEC and Majors Series Catch Up
We review the opening round of the Sudspeed MEC, with 199 teams and four splits at the Daytona 8-hour, that included other-worldly weather in top split! We also see who did what in the first two rounds of the Majors Series in all three regions. Then we talk to America’s championship leader and twice winner in 2026, Austin O’Neal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

The Unexpected Episode
ENo Plan. No Script. We just got in a room and let it happen. Its loose, but a lot of fun! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

2026 Sudspeed MEC Chat and Iron Warrior
Also, a quick recap on the hilarity that was the Iron Warrior event to round of 2025 for the Majors Series.sidenote: I (Garren) was having some issues with the recording of my mic, so for the few times it skipped out or missed a few words, my sincere apologies. Just insert swear words in your best Aussie accent and it will sound natural enough ;) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

Majors Series & MEC 2026 Calendars!
Video link with Calendars to see if prefer: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

Dan Stevens 100 Races + Championship Standings rundown
this week, Garren catches up with Dan Stevens, who reached 100 Majors Series races at the International Bathurst 500 event last time out. He also goes through EVERY championship scoreboard to see who is left standing, what the need to take the wins, and all the permutations going into the final round at Suzuka This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

🐐 Majors Series GOAT(s)!!! 🐐
In this episode, we talk to the two Greatest of All Time in the Majors Series, Dallas Pataska and Christian Challiner, who also happened to be our race winners at the last round in the Next Gen NASCARs. We also speak with the latest members of the 100-club, Jason Walat and Scott Kukas, looking back at their Majors Series journeys over the last decade or so. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com

Launch of Sim Racing Stewards - Mike Interview!
This week, Mike is in the house to tell us all about the new Sim Racing Stewards website and service he is launching. What is it? How can you get involved? What will it offer? All is revealed!Also, we drill down into the championship standings in all regions of the Majors Series to find who is still a contender, then have a quick look back at the Sudspeed 24-ish Hrs Rd Atlanta special event form the MEC last week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com