Motorsport News Podcast

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood chat about what’s been a very busy week of pre-enduro testing. They talk about the two days the team spent at Winton, why the track conditions were ‘pretty sketchy’ for the first couple of hours, the intricacies of doing driver changes in a Gen3 car, changes that will mean faster fuel stops at the 2024 enduros, and preview next weekend’s Sandown 500. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Special Stage Rally Podcast celebrates what would have been Geoff Portman’s 70th birthday. The two-time Australian Rally Champion was a huge figure in the sport of rallying and on the occasion of his birthday, we welcome the author of his book, Bruce Keys, to talk about his career. Peter and Luke Whitten also run through the news of the week, which has an international slant as both Harry Bates and Taylor Gill look to achieve big goals overseas 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’s Special Stage Rally Podcast episode is predominantly about the East African Safari Rally which Australian Tim Wilkins competed on recently. Wilkins had a last minute opportunity to compete on the ‘Mini’ Safari Rally in a Datsun 1600 and also reveals his plans to do the full-blown event over nine days at the end of 2025. He talks with Luke Whitten for almost 40 minutes on just what the Kenyan experience was like and the many stories he has to tell about an amazing event. We also chat to AMSAG President Michael Bannon about the series’ first event of the season, and cover all the week’s rally news, from resignations to state championship winners. 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 Tasmania SuperSprint. They talk about Bryce Fullwood’s breakthrough podium for BJR and the team’s improved form overall, the shunt for Jaxon Evans and how it’s prompted a change to the team’s pre-enduro testing schedule, how the team’s preparing for enduro season, Macca’s blunt take on the new ‘co-drivers can’t start the race’ rule, their thoughts on the incident that got Andre Heimgartner all fired up, and plenty more. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this week's episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast as we dive into a bumper edition featuring guest Tom Clarke. First up, we talk about Tim Wilkins and his Mini Safari Rally efforts, where he achieved some impressive stage times. We also delve into the potential sale of the World Rally Championship for a rumoured $800 million Aussie dollars and discuss it given the uncertain future of the championship. We also cover the rally news on the RallySport Magazine website including the European Rally Championship, and a fascinating interview with Brian Green about his career and the upcoming Daybreaker Rally. Then, our exclusive interview with Tom Clarke airs, where he discusses junior development in the sport and shares some key insights of what’s happening in the White Wolf Racing world. Tune in for all this and more on episode 63 of Special Stage. 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

Last weekend's Gippsland Rally was plodding along without too many dramas until Scott Pedder threw a massive spanner into his ARC title hopes. Crashing on the final stage was hardly in the script, and the Skoda driver wasn't the only one to suffer that fate. On this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast we did deep into the Gippsland Rally to look at who starred and how others walked away with their trails between their legs. We review the Production Cup, the 2WD Cup, the Classics and the new Subaru WRX Challenge. There also a quick chat about 13-year-old Toby Musico's stunning rally debut in Finland in a Ford Fiesta Rally4. All that and more on this week'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

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood look ahead to this weekend’s Tasmania SuperSprint. They talk about the french cutlet-shaped Symmons Plains and the expected chilly conditions, and how you prepare a Supercar to run in cold weather. Macca also talks about his enduro co-driver Jordan Boys, an upcoming sim race at Interlagos with BJR teammate Andre Heimgartner, what Olympic sport Macca would have a dip at – and whether they'd be game to swim in the River Seine – and plenty more. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The famed Rally Finland is complete and we have new Australian winners – Taylor Gill and Dan Brkic. They won the Junior WRC section in amazing scenes, and now have a true championship battle on their hands. We talk to both of them after their milestone win, and ask what the preparation looks like for their season finale. Also discussed is the Gippsland Rally and the big battle at the front of the Australian Rally Championship between Harry Bates and Scott Pedder. 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

Joining the Special Stage Rally Podcast from Germany, Peter Whitten details how the RallySport Magazine tour is going, and he updates us on what they’ve seen and where they’re going next. One of those stops is the famous Rally Finland, which takes place this weekend. We preview the action on what’s assured to be a fast-paced rally. Luke Whitten is then joined by Taylor Gill, who’ll be competing in the Finnish ‘Grand Prix’, as part of the Junior World Rally Championship. It’s only a brief chat, but it encapsulates what to expect from the rally 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

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 Sydney SuperNight at Sydney Motorsport Park, how the team is attacking its frustrating run of form, racing under lights, having fun on the ride day on Monday, an old Wally Story-ism, and what walk-out music Macca would choose for the driver introductions – if he was allowed to choose – and plenty more. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Newton joins Luke Whitten for this week’s Special Stage Rally Podcast in what is an all-encompassing conversation on the current rallying landscape. Discussed is the Adelaide Hills Rally itinerary, the date for Tony Sullens and Kaylie Newell’s reality TV show and the Xeno North Eastern Rallysprint in Victoria. Then, the hosts get into Rally Latvia where there were new stars emerge and long-time winners suddenly on the ropes. We also give updated predictions on who will win the 2024 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

The World Rally Championship goes to Latvia for the first time, and the RallySport Magazine team do in-depth on who might win and just how far up the leaderboard home hero Martins Sesks can get. Also discussed is the (arguably) unsurprising removal of Australia from the FIA World Rallycross calendar, and host Luke Whitten’s upcoming rallysprint in which he takes charge of an event for the first time. Adrian Stratford then joins the podcast to talk about his career, the various cars he’s driven, his Mitta Mountain Rally crash and the next project he’s about to embark on. 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 unexpected cancellation of this month's Rally of the Bay is the top talking point on this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast as we dissect another big week in rallying. We've got information on the possible formation of next year’s Australian Rally Championship calendar, the continuation of the Rally of Canberra contract, and an update on the repair of Lewis Bates' Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. There was plenty of action in the Grimwade Stages in Western Australia last weekend, while in Estonia, local stars Georg Linnamae and Robert Virves fought an enthralling battle in round four of the European Rally Championship. We also talk to South African Max Smart about his FIA Rally Star program and how he went from a rallying newcomer to a Junior WRC podium in just 12 months! 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 the Townsville 500 - Cam Waters faultless drive and Tickford’s resurgence - Jack Le Brocq’s birthday surprise and the battles on the other side of the Erebus garage - The rise of Matt Payne … and the battles on the other side of the Grove garage - The absence of ‘friendly fire’ between Ford drivers - Old blokes in the Top 10 Shootout - ‘The Accumulator’ strikes again - The crowd… - The boys also choose their Stars of the Week The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth’s award-winning journalists Will Dale and Connor O’Brien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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