The V8 Sleuth Podcast

The Undercut is back for 2026, with Aaron Noonan once again joined by Jack Perkins and James Moffat, breaking down a massive start to the new motorsport season! Can Grove Racing win without Grant McPherson? Does General Motors lack star power? Is Brodie Kostecki’s one-man band an advantage? How deep is the Triple Eight – Walkinshaw feud? Is BRT the real deal, and much, much more! The lads catch up with Will Davison on life away from full-time Supercars driving, plus a schedule that will keep him busy this season. In our new segment, Number Crunching, we delve into David Reynolds' remarkable career, which is set to notch up 500 race starts in New Zealand. This week on The Workbench, we look at the new for 2026 Mustang Cup, which will see Moff and Jack line up at Phillip Island. There’s the Phillip Island Classic, and a deep dive into the archives for some classic V8 Supercars testing action. This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! V8 SLEUTH MAGAZINE: https://bit.ly/47XVTxz PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ Our thanks go out to Castrol - unlock the very EDGE of performance today, for more, check out: https://castrol.com.au/edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back for 2026 - the Phillip Island Penrite 100 Classic caps a mega fortnight of motorsport in Victoria this weekend, with 364 classic race cars from across the motorsport spectrum set to hit the track. From the Five Litre Touring Cars, to the best of Group C and A, to the best of Group N Historic Touring Cars, the event will also include the best from sports cars and open wheelers. On this pod, Aaron Noonan and Mark Walker break down what promises to be a massive event. ⁠Tickets are now available for purchase online⁠, while the event will be ⁠live-streamed for the first time via Blend Line TV⁠. The VHRR is an advertising partner of V8 Sleuth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The V8 Sleuth Podcast looks ahead to this weekend’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour! Aaron Noonan is joined by the voice of Australia’s International Enduro, Richard Craill, to preview the 2026 edition of the country’s premier GT race. Buy the Official Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour Program >> ⁠https://bit.ly/4r7QhIt⁠ Buy Bathurst: Going Global >> https://bit.ly/3ZYihSD V8 Sleuth Superstore >>⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second half of our chat with David Cauchi, Aaron Noonan delves into THAT fateful day at Mount Panorama, where Jamie Whincup ran out of fuel on the final lap of the 2014 Bathurst 1000. From there, 'Cauchi' went on to become team principal at Grove Racing, which has since transformed into one of the sport's powerhouse teams. V8 Sleuth Superstore >>⁠⁠ https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cauchi has been there and won that in Supercars competition. From the glory years at Triple Eight Race Engineering to his time as team principal at Grove Racing, he has been a central figure in some of the sport's biggest moments. Aaron Noonan caught up with 'Cauchi' just before his departure from Grove Racing. V8 Sleuth Superstore >>⁠⁠⁠ https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is what happens when your favourite podcast format meets The Undercut – it’s a Q&A, with all of your questions answered by the team – Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins and James Moffat! Just some of the topics covered in this show include: - Feeney Vs Wood or Skaife Vs Ingall - Winning drivers losing out in the championship - The Supercars points structure and a minor premiership? - Expanding the finals - Countdown clocks - The VB Challenge - The future of the Supercars calendar - Gala gossip - Time certain supports - Super2 in the pecking order …and much more! V8 SLEUTH MAGAZINE: https://bit.ly/47XVTxz PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ Find out more about Shell V-Power Premium Fuels right here: https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-v-power-premium-fuels.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal! For episode five, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out models of cars either raced by Garry Rogers or fielded by his eponymous team. Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that have claimed the championship trophy. The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts are more than a hobby; they can be a serious investment. The Diecast Detective has done the homework on an ever-changing marketplace, this episode presents a fascinating insight into the world of collectables. Diecast Detective >> ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4mYySQo⁠⁠⁠ Models in the V8 Sleuth Superstore >> ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠⁠ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Undercut is back with an epic and unpacks all of the drama that unfolded on the streets of Adelaide for Supercars’ inaugural Grand Final! With thanks to the Shell V-Power, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat look at Wood vs Feeney, our new champion Chaz Mostert, the new Grand Final format and much more. The team also remember the incredible legacy of Allan Moffat, a man who transcended the sport, a household name and the Blue Oval hero from an incredible era of the sport. The inaugural Undercut Awards break down the biggest winners from a massive season on and off track, while our City Rural Insurance Brokers Classic Car is a BMW Super Tourer that has performed on some of motorsport’s biggest stages. Then there’s our Top 5 powered by Shell V-Power, which unearths some classic moments out of the archives. This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! Agree/disagree with our takes? Let us know in the comments! Like some of the stuff on the desk? Check them out in the V8 Sleuth SuperStore below! V8 SLEUTH MAGAZINE: https://bit.ly/47XVTxz PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ Find out more about Shell V-Power Premium Fuels right here: https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-v-power-premium-fuels.html Also, many thanks to City Rural Insurance Brokers for supporting the show once again! For all your insurance needs, get a quote. https://cityrural.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As far as Australian motorsport exports go, Leigh Diffey is one of our finest. With a career that has taken him around the world, Leigh is now the lead caller on NBC's coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series, amongst a range of top-tier sports, including the Olympics. Leigh recalls some classic tales from his early days in the sport, as well as his colleagues from Network 10 who covered V8 Supercars. We caught up with Leigh at the bp Adelaide Grand Final, where he was visiting as an ambassador of the event. V8 Sleuth Superstore >>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal! For episode four, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out models of cars that have won the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars Championship. Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that have claimed the championship trophy. The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts are more than a hobby; they can be a serious investment. The Diecast Detective has done the homework on an ever-changing marketplace, this episode presents a fascinating insight into the world of collectables. Diecast Detective >> ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4mYySQo⁠⁠⁠ Models in the V8 Sleuth Superstore >> ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠⁠ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Undercut returns with a ripper show – unpacking the Sandown 500 and breaking down everything about the Adelaide Grand Final! With thanks to the Shell Motorsport Collection, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat take a look behind the curtain of Supercars racing from every angle. Payne, Waters, Cindric, Grove Racing and Tickford come under the spotlight in the Burning Questions. The team looks at the Hall of Fame legacy of six-time Bathurst 1000 victor Garth Tander. In the Workbench, the prospects of the four Adelaide finalists come into focus – who will win between Broc Feeney, Chaz Mostert, Will Brown and Kai Allen? Then there’s our City Rural Insurance Brokers Classic Car – the Brad Jones Racing Falcon that took a tumble at Adelaide’s turn 8, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell counts down some forgotten moments from the V8 Utes at the Adelaide Parklands. This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! Please note - this episode was recorded before the passing of the legendary Allan Moffat - stay tuned to V8 Sleuth for a full celebration of the life of this legend of Australian motorsport. Agree/disagree with our takes? Let us know in the comments! Like some of the stuff on the desk? Check them out in the V8 Sleuth SuperStore below! V8 SLEUTH MAGAZINE: https://bit.ly/47XVTxz PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ The Shell Motorsport Collection is now available at Shell OTR and Shell Reddy Express outlets nationwide, with eight to collect! For further details, see: https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/promotions-and-offers/modelcars.html Also, many thanks to City Rural Insurance Brokers for supporting the show once again! For all your insurance needs, get a quote. https://cityrural.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal! For episode three, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out the models of the Sandown 500 and beyond. Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that raced at the fan favourite venue. The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts are more than a hobby; they can be a serious investment. The Diecast Detective has done the homework on an ever-changing marketplace, this episode presents a fascinating insight into the world of collectables. Diecast Detective website > ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4mYySQo⁠⁠⁠ Models on the V8 Sleuth Superstore > ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Will Davison about to start his 600th ATCC/Supercars Championship race, this week’s ‘Mini’ edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast comes from our chat with ‘Davo’ in our first season, recorded at Sleuth HQ back in 2019. In this snippet, he talks about the first races of his Supercars career with Team Dynamik in 2004, how they came to be, his first laps in a V8 Supercar at Mallala, how he was meant to do the full 2005 season with them, and how the deal fell apart… To listen to the full chat with Davo, tap this link >> https://bit.ly/486dVOa V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Undercut is back with a bumper show, taking a look behind the curtain of Supercars racing! With thanks to the Shell Motorsport Collection, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat break down a big weekend on the Gold Coast and look forward to the new-look Sandown 500. There have been significant moves at Dick Johnson Racing, the end of a Supercar era, plus the team looks at the calendar latest and more. What impact have the finals already had? Chaz Mostert, Kai Allen, Will Brown, and who gets to Adelaide. One-Way Traffic this week remembers Garry Rogers, and the indelible mark he left on our three panellists. Then there’s our City Rural Insurance Brokers Classic Car – the HRT VF Commodore, which many believed to be cursed, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell counts down some forgotten moments from the early days of the V8 Supercars Development Series. This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! V8 SLEUTH MAGAZINE: https://bit.ly/47XVTxz PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ The Shell Motorsport Collection is now available at Shell OTR and Shell Reddy Express outlets nationwide, with eight to collect! For further details, see: https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/promotions-and-offers/modelcars.html Also, many thanks to City Rural Insurance Brokers for supporting the show once again! For all your insurance needs, get a quote. https://cityrural.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of our chat with motoring industry stalwart Richard Emery, Aaron Noonan delves into his time as the chief of Nissan in Australia, which coincided with the brand’s stint in the Supercars championship. From politics to battles with the category, going GT racing, and dealing with teams, it’s an absorbing look behind the curtain at how the sport really operates. Now as the head of Hino, Richard explains how the truck manufacturer is leveraging its involvement with Supercars, Team 18 and the Toyota GR Cup. In part one, we looked at his stint at Mitsubishi, which included the brand’s push into V8 Supercars, plus his experience at Mercedes-Benz, a time when Erebus Motorsport took the brand V8 racing. V8 Sleuth Superstore >>⁠ https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/⁠ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The V8 Sleuth Podcast looks ahead to this year’s edition of Historic Sandown on November 7-9! Aaron Noonan is joined by Mark Walker to preview the 33rd edition of the classic race event. TICKETS: Historic Sandown >> https://events.humanitix.com/historic-sandown-2025 EVENT INFO: Historic Sandown >> https://www.vhrr.com.au/sandown/historic V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian motorsport lost a giant last week in Garry Rogers, the popular racer and team owner passing away aged 80. In his honour, this week’s episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Autobarn is devoted to our episode with ‘Gaz’ from 2021, where over nearly two hours he shared stories and tales from his extraordinary life in the foyer of his legendary race team, Garry Rogers Motorsport. V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/ V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Undercut is back with our biggest show ever, breaking down the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000! With thanks to the Shell Motorsport Collection, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat are joined by six-time Bathurst 1000 victor Garth Tander in the studio, giving you the rundown of the Great Race from every angle. Was it the greatest Great Race ever? Did James Golding deserve a penalty? Did the big dogs choke, and did Chaz Mostert really win or lose Bathurst? The team looks at parity, the latest in the silly season, and who will survive the first round of the finals on the Gold Coast. Then there’s our City Rural Insurance Brokers Classic Car – the cult hero Ford Laser that nearly won the Bathurst 12 Hour, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell counts down some forgotten moments from the mighty V8 Utes on the streets of Surfers Paradise. This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! Agree/disagree with our takes? Let us know in the comments! Like some of the stuff on the desk? Check them out in the V8 Sleuth SuperStore below! COLIN BOND FULL TILT BOOK: https://bit.ly/4nzZB66 PERKINS MOTORSPORT: https://bit.ly/4mPNFfl MODEL CARS: http://bit.ly/4678VH3 JR HELMET: https://bit.ly/4kZaJHQ BOOKS: http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC APPAREL: http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ The Shell Motorsport Collection is now available at Shell OTR and Shell Reddy Express outlets nationwide, with eight to collect! For further details, see: https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/promotions-and-offers/modelcars.html Also, many thanks to City Rural Insurance Brokers for supporting the show once again! For all your insurance needs, get a quote. https://cityrural.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices