Grassroots Racing Podcast

Andrew Miedecke was, and remains, a prominent figure in Australian motorsport. From big dreams to big achievements, he created his own path in the sport that continues to this very day. Gaz and Daz caught up with him on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast, brought to you by Motorsport Australia.

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Victorian motor racing driver and lifelong motorsport enthusiast Phil Alexander joins Garry O’Brien and Darren Smith to share his story on the Grassroots Racing podcast, presented bby Motorsport Australia.

Alexander reflects on his years behind the wheel, his passion for racing, and the experiences that have shaped his motorsport journey.

Henk van den Dungen is a revered Australian motorsport official with over five decades of service to our great sport. He received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for his monumental contributions to racing. But perhaps his greatest achievement was being invited onto the Grassroots Racing podcast. Gaz and Daz share stories in this revealing interview.

Grassroots Racing podcast, presented by Motorsport Australia, heads to Queensland for a special preview of the 2026 Leyburn Sprints. Hosts Gaz and Daz are joined by two of the event’s key administrators to uncover what is planned for this year’s running of one of Australia’s most celebrated historic motorsport events.

The guests reveal some of the remarkable cars set to tackle the famous Leyburn street course, along with the star drivers and special personalities expected to appear across the weekend. They also share behind-the-scenes insight into the planning, organisation and community effort required to bring the annual event to life.

From rare racing machinery and local heroes to the stories that have shaped the Sprints over the years, this episode captures the unique spirit of Leyburn. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering the event for the first time, this is your essential guide to the 2026 Leyburn Sprints.

The Winton Festival of Speed 2026 is setting the stage for a celebration of historic Australian motorsport and high-country culture, July 24 to 26.

Event organisers have confirmed a healthy volume of registrations so far nearing 200, as WFOS26 prepares to welcome more than 350 historically significant race cars at the iconic rural circuit.

Gaz and Daz caught up with two of the main men behind the Winton Festival of Speed for an insight into what fans can expect at this great event.

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Les Walmsley has done a lot of car racing. And he has also done a lot for car racing off the track too. Gaz and Daz spoke to him for the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast.

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Brad Vereker has raced a lot of race cars. We spoke to him about his grassroots racing story.

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Jason Bargwanna grew up around race cars, but making it to the heights of conquering Mount Panorama was never a given. The passionate motorsport man recounts his journey of struggles and success with Gaz and Daz, including his rise through Formula Vee and Formula Ford, his surprise early start in the Bathurst 1000 and the highs and lows of Supercars racing.

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Grassroots racer Chris Clearihan speaks with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his racing and contribution to Australian motorsport

Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith grab Brad Shiels for a chat, known as one of the classic new generation of grassroots racers.

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