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V8SP: Q&A - Taking on #1 for the Bathurst 1000

Aug 20, 202638 min

V8SP: Tim Leahey | Part 1 - A Clawless CAT, Meeting Marcos & More

Aug 13, 202641 min

V8SP: Tim Leahey | Part 2 - Flexing with Garry Rogers, Racing for Stew & More

Aug 13, 202658 min

V8SP: Q&A - Moffat's Triple Eight Chance

Aug 6, 202628 min

V8SP: Barry Rogers on bringing GRM back to the Bathurst 1000

Jul 28, 202632 min

The Undercut – Who will make the cut?

Jul 22, 20261h 7m

V8SP: Mega RaceFuels Winton Festival of Speed Preview!

Jul 21, 202634 min

V8SP: Steven Richards | Part 3 – The V8 Supercar years

Jul 16, 20261h 38m

V8SP: Steven Richards | Part 2 – Super Touring & taking on the UK

Jul 9, 20261h 34m

V8SP: Steven Richards | Part 1 – Team 18, Formula Ford & AUSCAR

Jul 9, 202657 min

V8SP: Q&A – Bring back door numbers?

Jul 2, 202630 min

The Undercut – How hot is too hot?

Jun 25, 20261h 12m

V8SP: Mark Skaife | Part 1 - The big Creek shunt, Bathurst '06, Willo's Supra and more!

Jun 18, 20261h 7m

V8SP: Mark Skaife | Part 2 - The final years at HRT, Seto's shunt and more

Jun 18, 202656 min

The Undercut – The Chevy Situation

Jun 4, 20261h 2m

The Undercut – Should rivals be friends?

May 15, 20261h 13m

The Undercut Q&A - Bring back ‘V8 Supercars’?

Apr 30, 202632 min

The Undercut – Fuelling the feuds in Supercars!

Apr 23, 20261h 18m

The Undercut – Breaking down the big 2026 issues!

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

Mar 26, 20261h 9m

V8SP: The ultimate guide to the Phillip Island Classic

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

Mar 10, 202633 min

V8SP: Mega 2026 Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour Preview

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

Feb 9, 20261h 13m

V8SP: David Cauchi (Part 2)

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

Jan 14, 202658 min

V8SP: David Cauchi (Part 1)

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

Jan 14, 202650 min

The Undercut – The Q&A Edition

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

Dec 17, 202527 min

S7 Ep 549Mini Metal: Garry Rogers and GRM machines

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

Dec 17, 202538 min

The Undercut – Unpacking the Grand Final drama!

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

Dec 11, 20251h 18m

V8SP: Leigh Diffey

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

Dec 5, 202537 min

S7 Ep 545Mini Metal: ATCC/Supercars title-winning models

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

Nov 26, 202559 min

S7 Ep 544The Undercut: Grand Final Time!

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

Nov 23, 20251h 27m

Mini Metal: Sandown 500-winning models

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

Nov 12, 202543 min

S7 Ep 542V8SP Mini: Davison’s not so Dynamik Supercars debut

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

Nov 12, 202514 min

S7 Ep 541The Undercut: It’s Finals Time!

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

Nov 7, 20251h 26m

V8SP: Richard Emery (Part 2)

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

Nov 6, 20251h 1m

S7 Ep 539V8SP: Historic Sandown! Everything you need to know

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

Nov 5, 202530 min

S7 Ep 538V8SP: Garry Rogers in his own words

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

Oct 28, 20251h 48m

S7 Ep 537The Undercut: The Bathurst 1000 Champion Edition

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

Oct 21, 20251h 29m

V8SP: Richard Emery (Part 1)

Richard Emery’s career has placed him as a mover and shaker behind the scenes in motorsport circles. In this opening leg of our chat, we delve into the very real look that Mitsubishi had at V8 Supercars with the homegrown 380 model. Richard was also involved with Mercedes-Benz when Erebus Motorsport entered the championship with its unique program. 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

Oct 17, 202545 min

S7 Ep 535The Undercut: The Bathurst 1000 Edition

The Undercut is back, and it’s all about the Great Race – the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000! With thanks to the Shell Motorsport Collection, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat break down all of the big issues as we head to Mount Panorama for motorsport’s biggest event. Who will win, who are the darkhorses, museum pieces on the racetrack, and much more. The team also takes a deep dive into the archives to look at Jack and Moff’s first Bathurst 1000 podium finishes. There’s the latest on Supercars’ safety car changes, plus the latest from the silly season driver market, while the subject of testing comes under the microscope. Then there’s our City Rural Classic Car – the VF Commodore that took Will Davison and Jonathan Webb to the closest competitive victory in the Bathurst 1000 back in 2016, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell counts down some of the biggest moments from the history of the V8 Utes at Mount Panorama. 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! REPCO BATHURST 1000 PROGRAM: http://bit.ly/4gaNidi 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

Oct 5, 20251h 20m

S7 Ep 534Mini Metal: Bathurst 1980s & '90s

Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back! Episode two of the Mini Metal Podcast, powered by the Diecast Detective, focuses on the model cars from the 1980s and ‘90s Bathurst 1000 classics. Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into an era of the sport that continues to capture the imagination of race fans. 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, with Aaron Noonan bringing his unique insights from two epic decades of the Great Race. Diecast Detective website > ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4mYySQo⁠⁠ Models on 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

Oct 1, 202538 min

S7 Ep 533V8SP: Rob Starr (Part 2)

In this second part of our chat with Rob Starr, we delve into the glory years of the Holden Racing Team, where success came naturally for Team Red. The discussion delves into the various roles Starr has held within the Walkinshaw operation, as well as the future outlook, with the outfit transitioning from the Ford Mustang to the Toyota Supra in 2026. 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

Sep 24, 20251h 11m

S7 Ep 532The Undercut: Unpacking The Bend & Bringing on The Mountain

On this episode of The Undercut, with thanks to Shell OTR, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat pull apart the burning issues in Supercars. The team break down all of the big-ticket items from the inaugural enduro at The Bend, plus we look forward to the Bathurst 1000 and the cutoff race for the Supercars finals. There’s safety car chat, what parity truly is, plus the silly season plays that are about to be a talking point in the paddock. Then there’s our City Rural Classic Car – the VZ Commodore that won all three levels of V8 competition, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell OTR, counting down our list of biggest moments from the incredible Touring Car Masters class. Enjoy 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! REPCO BATHURST 1000 PROGRAM: ⁠http://bit.ly/4gaNidi⁠ LET’S RACE BY JESS YATES: ⁠https://bit.ly/4nGQU9D⁠ MODEL CARS: ⁠http://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠ JR HELMET: ⁠https://bit.ly/4kZaJHQ⁠ BOOKS: ⁠http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC⁠ APPAREL: ⁠http://bit.ly/4pblOIQ⁠ We are thrilled to have Shell OTR onboard as our presenting partner of The Undercut, with Shell and OTR coming together to deliver premium fuel and convenience to Australians nationwide! For further details, see: ⁠https://www.otr.com.au/⁠ Also, many thanks to City Rural Insurance Brokers for staying on board with us in supporting this episode. For all your insurance needs, get a quote: ⁠https://cityrural.au⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 20251h 11m

S7 Ep 531V8SP: Rob Starr (Part 1)

Robb Starr has been there, and won that in Australian motorsport. One of the longest-serving members of the touring car paddock, Starr joined the Holden Racing Team in 1991 and remains with Walkinshaw Andretti United to this day. In part one of our chat, Aaron Noonan delves into the early days of HRT, through to the glory days of the outfit, where winning came naturally. 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

Sep 18, 20251h 5m

S7 Ep 530Mini Metal: The 1960s and ‘70s Bathurst Cars

Are you into model cars? Well, this is the podcast for you! In the first episode of the Mini Metal Podcast powered by The Diecast Detective, the V8 Sleuth, Aaron Noonan, is joined by the Diecast Detective himself, who takes a look back at the model cars of the Bathurst 500s and 1000s from the 1960s and ‘70s. You will be shocked by the value of some of these highly collectable pieces of art. The Diecast Detective has done the homework on what’s hot right now, what’s on the outer, and what to look for to add to your collection. Diecast Detective >> ⁠https://bit.ly/4mYySQo⁠ Models on the V8 Sleuth Superstore >> ⁠https://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202550 min

S7 Ep 529The Undercut: Previewing the AirTouch 500 at The Bend

Aaron Noonan is once again joined by Jack Perkins and James Moffat to talk Supercars and more on the second episode of The Undercut with thanks to Shell OTR - 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! Covered in the show is the big unveil of the Toyota Supra Supercar, we look ahead to The Bend 500 and break down the combos that will tackle the enduros, heartbreak for Jack Perkins in the Xfinity Series at Portland, the future of Lucky Dogs in the enduros, finals formats and much, much more. Then there’s our City Rural Classic Car – the Bathurst 12 Hour HSV Sportswagon, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell OTR, counting down our list of biggest serve-ups from the V8 Utes category. For more information on the V8 Sleuth Superstore, check out: REPCO BATHURST 1000 PROGRAM: ⁠http://bit.ly/4gaNidi⁠ MODEL CARS: ⁠http://bit.ly/4678VH3⁠ BOOKS: ⁠http://bit.ly/4pfnZLC⁠ Further information on the Diecast Model Expo can be found here: ⁠https://diecastmodelexpo.com.au/⁠ We are thrilled to welcome Shell OTR onboard as our presenting partner of The Undercut! They will also bring to you V8 Sleuth’s coverage of the AirTouch 500 at The Bend at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, which is great as Shell and OTR come together to deliver premium fuel and convenience to Australians nationwide. For further details, see: ⁠https://www.otr.com.au/⁠ Also, many thanks to ⁠ @cityruralinsurancebrokers473 ⁠for staying on board with us in supporting this episode. For all your insurance needs, get a quote: ⁠https://cityrural.au⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 20251h 4m

S7 Ep 528V8SP: Mark Winterbottom on his new autobiography, ‘Frosty’

Mark Winterbottom joins us for his second visit to the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by the National Motor Racing Museum to mark the release of his new autobiography, ‘Frosty’, written with former Daily Telegraph journo and longtime friend James Phelps. Buy Frosty now from the V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://bit.ly/3HKnQ1O V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202554 min

S7 Ep 527V8SP: The lost enduros

With this year’s Enduro Cup looming, we’re going back to a lost era of endurance races on this week’s edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by the National Motor Racing Museum. Will Dale and Shane Rogers run through some of the big touring car enduros that, because they weren’t a round of the ATCC or have long since lapsed, are all but forgotten by history ... but not by us! 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

Aug 20, 202557 min

S7 Ep 526V8SP: The Pack Up – Queensland Raceway

V8 Sleuth’s Aaron Noonan and Mark Walker break down all of the talking points after a big weekend of Supercars racing around a packed-out ‘paperclip’! V8 Sleuth Superstore >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/ Bathurst 1000 Program >> https://superstore.v8sleuth.com.au/collections/under-30/products/2025-repco-bathurst-1000-official-program V8 Sleuth Podcast Plus >> https://v8sleuth.supportingcast.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20251h 6m

S7 Ep 525V8SP: Q&A - Spare cars, JR’s Bathurst anniversary, Super2 parity

You’ve asked and we’re answering! Aaron Noonan and Mark Walker tackle your questions in a Q&A edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by the National Motor Racing Museum. Some of the topics we tackle in this episode thanks to your questions: - Warren Luff’s future as an enduro co-driver - The current status of the Australian Touring Car Championship trophy - The mooted Asia-Pacific Supercars series - Where Feeney’s 2025 Camaro ranks among Supercars’ most successful cars - Our favourite statistical coincidences in ATCC/Supercars/Bathurst history - Parity in Super2 - A bit of Stock Car Sleuthing - Should Supercars utilise spare cars? - And plenty more 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

Aug 7, 202552 min

S7 Ep 524V8SP: Wild and forgotten moments from ‘The Paperclip’

The Supercars are about to return to Queensland Raceway for the first time since 2019 for the Century Batteries Ipswich Super440, so we’re looking back at the championship’s history of racing at at the ‘Paperclip’ on this week’s episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by the National Motor Racing Museum. Aaron Noonan and our resident Queensland Raceway expert Mark Walker talks about how the circuit came about, the dramas around the inaugural event in 1999 – and how he and a lot of people missed the opening race – along with the memorable races and results, the controversies, the massive shunts, and some of the weird things that have happened over the decades… 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

Jul 30, 202556 min

S7 Ep 523V8SP: Winton Festival of Speed: Everything you need to know

The V8 Sleuth Podcast looks ahead to this year’s edition of the Winton Festival of Speed on August 1-3! Aaron Noonan is joined by Mark Walker to look at what is rapidly becoming one of the best events of classic race cars on the calendar. TICKETS: Winton Festival of Speed >> ⁠https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-winton-festival-of-speed⁠ TICKETS: V8 Sleuth Open Night at Winton >> ⁠https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-winton-festival-of-speed-jf3ek5s3⁠ 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

Jul 25, 202536 min