The countdown to the 2026 Bathurst 1000 is on, with Mount Panorama set to host a blockbuster featuring 26 cars, fierce Enduro Cup stakes, and a field split across Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota as the Supra makes its Bathurst debut. Fans have already tipped Chaz Mostert and Fabian Coulthard as early favourites, while Brodie Kostecki/Todd Hazelwood and Cam Waters/Mark Winterbottom loom as major threats but will Penrite Racing continue their impressive form and take a 2nd Bathurst 1000 in a Row. Tony Whitlock provides his insight into another Great Race.

Inside Motor Sport -Bathurst 1000 Preview

The Bend 500 delivered a wild mix of torrential rain, strategy chaos and late race composure as Chaz Mostert and Fabian Coulthard powered Walkinshaw TWG to a landmark victory, giving Toyota its first endurance win in Supercars. Coulthard kept the Mobil 1 Optus entry upright through the monsoon like opening stints before Mostert took control on slicks, pulling clear to an 18 second triumph. Kai Allen and Tim Slade impressed with a bold run to second, while Ryan Wood and Jaxon Evans completed a fairytale 1-3 for Toyota. Will Brown and Scott Pye charged to fourth despite penalties, and Matt Payne's sixth place was enough to hand him the championship lead heading to Bathurst.

Inside Motor Sport -The Bend 500

Dylan O'Keeffe discusses his troubled Saturday in Round 3 of the Carrera Cup Australia championship at Queensland Raceway, and his plans for the future of his racing career.

Inside Motor Sport -O'KEEFFE IN QUEENSLAND

This week, Tim Slade talks about his 2016 expectations in the Brad Jones Racing Freightliner Commodore.

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This week, young New Zealand Porsche factory driver Earl Bamber talks about his hectic start to 2016, and his plans for Le Mans this year.

Shane van Gisbergen discusses his success at the Bathurst 12 Hour and Steven Grove talks about his Class B success with Scott McLaughlin and Earl Bamber.

Australian Journalist Jacob Black looks at this years Australian tilt at the Indy 500 and previews both the Indy Car and Nascar seasons.

Australian Journalist Jacob Black who is now based in Canada reflects on this years Dakar, the Canadian automotive industry and previews the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona.

Journalist and Publisher Dennis Newlyn looks at the state of Speedway in Australia. In Part 3, Dennis discusses how speedway have evolved over the past 50 years.

Journalist and Publisher Dennis Newlyn looks at the state of Speedway in Australia. In Part 2, Sedan and 500 cc Motorcycle speedway discussed.

Journalist and Publisher Dennis Newlyn looks at the state of Speedway in Australia. In this first part of the series, Dennis looks at Sprintcars and Speedcars (Midgets)

Jason Bargwana talks about the merger of New Zealand Touring Car Series, Karting Australia's 2015 revolution and how it has transformed the entry level of motorsport. Aaron McGill the most capped V8 Dunlop Series driver ended his V8 career in 2015, he told the show about his remarkable career.

Brett Murray discusses his plans to take Matthew Brabham to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Matthew Brabham also talks about his reaction to the Dare to Dream project.

Australia's longest running motorsport podcast - Since 1994, Inside Motor Sport has provided racing fans worldwide with news and interviews from across Australia and Around the World. Each week join Craig Revell, Tony Whitlock, Dave Langfield, Peter Norton and Paul Macpherson for the latest in the news, views and interviews. Inside Motor Sport originates from the Thunder Media studio in Canberra, ACT. The shows airs weekly on the Community Radio Satelite and can be recorded and replayed throught the Digital Delivery Network (DDN), stations are welcome to carry the show.

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