When the going gets tough….the tough get going as they say!

Finding support from the Day Family in New Zealand and the secret to its longevity.

Spreading his wings to compete abroad and doing double duties between Formula 3 and racing a Lamborghini in Asia.

Stepping up to GT3’s and making it to the big stage against the likes of Valentino Rossi and more.

Why Pro-Am racing is about bringing so much more than just driving talent and how he’s enjoying the chance to share the knowledge now.

SIM racing with Shane van Gisbergen and some laughs while flatting with Motorsport journos James Pavey and Simon Chapman.

Memories of his late codriving mate Tim Miles and how ‘Milesy’ quietly helped make a Supercars test happen.

You get the feeling Brendon has unfinished business in Supercars but in the meantime he’s found a new home at Tigani Motorsport and the day after we recorded he and Sergio Pires won in the team’s Mercedes AMG GT3 at The Bend Motorsport Park.

If you’re an aspiring racer there are some ripper takeaways in this convo as well, from underrated skills in Motorsport and is finding an opportunity or keeping it harder?

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