Drifting is where competitors slide their car around a course in a cloud of tire smoke. Its origins date back to the 1970’s in Japan but one of the world’s best hails from New Zealand - Mad Mike Whiddett. Mike catalogues his collection...

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Supercars are in flyaway mode, back in New Zealand for a sellout event in the centre of the North Island they’re calling the Super400.
Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle joins us trackside to talk about a circuit he’s raced for real.... and virtually.  
The Castrol Mustang driver had a podium finish here during his title winning season in the fiercely competitive Toyota Racing Series in 2017. While Supercars is his focus now, he also runs Dream Simulation - a globally recognised SIM training facility in Melbourne which must have come in handy for his Round 3 prep. https://www.dreamsimulation.com.au/team
Can the Ford drivers (who’ve been fast in qualifying this season) breakthrough for a win as Mustang celebrates 60 years? What we can expect from the 200k races each day across the weekend and some laughs as Randle turns pro voiceover for some safety announcements. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense when you fire up the episode.
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The Motorsport Brief: Taupo Supercars Preview

Quick fire catch ups with Supercars series leader Will Brown, RedBull teammate Broc Feeney, plus James Golding & James Moffat.
Rusty’s been doing some corporate work with the drivers so he recorded some off stage chats ahead of the Shannon’s Speed Series round at the Island and Supercar’s highly anticipated return to New Zealand in seven days time.
Discover how Brown, Feeney, and Golding have strategically navigated recent trips to New Zealand, clocking numerous laps at Taupo—not in their usual Supercars, but with the goal of honing their skills for the best possible preparation. With the event already sold out, anticipation is at an all-time high amongst fans as well for the return of Supercars to New Zealand—it promises to be an unforgettable race.
Before we hit the track in New Zealand, the adrenaline continues with the Shannons Speed Series making its thrilling return to the legendary Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.
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The Motorsport Brief: Will Brown, James Golding, Broc Feeney and James Moffatt

Delve into the world of Formula One through the eyes of Chris Dyer, whose early years in the sport were marked by remarkable encounters and pivotal roles.
This episode explores Chris's journey from working alongside reigning World Champion Damon Hill to engineering for Jos ‘the Boss’ Verstappen. Listen to Chris's vivid memories of a young Max Verstappen, who would grow up to become a superstar Red Bull driver and the current World Champion.
Plus, the moment Jos Verstappen recommended Chris to Michael Schumacher, leading to Dyer's relentless pursuit of a position with Ferrari. And get insights into the competitive, yet charismatic nature of Schumacher during his prime, Chris's pride in sharing the podium for Schuey’s final World Championship win, and the profound impact of Schumacher's tragic skiing accident.
Chris offers a candid reflection on a critical strategy call for Fernando Alonso during the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, revealing the challenges of grappling with those decisions even years later.
The episode also highlights Chris's current adventures with the NEOM McLaren Formula E team, celebrating the exhilarating transition to electric racing and McLaren’s first electric race win in Brazil. For an inside look into the electrifying world of Formula E, visit McLaren Formula E.
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Chris Dyer - Part 2

It's a riveting, far reaching, motorsport journey with Chris Dyer, which starts with the thrill of motorbikes in Bendigo to the global engineering feats that defined his career. This episode dives into the heart of a passion that catapulted Chris from an automotive enthusiast to a revered figure in the pulsating world of Motorsport.
Discover the pivotal moments at Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) that set the stage for his leap into the V8 Supercar domain with the Holden Racing Team (HRT), a team he helped transform into an iconic force. We peel back the layers of Chris's instrumental role in the groundbreaking innovations that propelled Craig Lowndes to victory.
Delve into the dynamics between Chris and the legendary Peter Brock, the invaluable support from HRT's Jeff Grech and HSV’s John Crennan that paved his path to Formula 1, and a glimpse into his current triumphs as the Technical Director of the NEOM McLaren Formula E team.
Thanks to the NEOM McLaren Formula E team for their collaboration in bringing this episode to life, check out their work at https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-e/
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Chris Dyer - Part 1

Rusty is on the road (again)! This time, in Canberra for Round 1 of the Australian Rally Championship. We catch up with former competitor and friend Dean Herridge who is working with Rusty on the TV coverage of the series to cast an eye over the field and their chances.
Rusty also chats with Series Manager Adrian Coppin about the season and some tweaks to the weekend schedule given the wet weather forecast.

There are plenty of questions to step through ahead of the ARC. How will defending champion Harry Bates go in that awesome new Toyota Rally 2 car? Does the tried and tested Yaris his brother, Lewis Bates is running give him an upper hand? Plus, 2014 Champion Scott Pedder is back, former Supercars driver Alex Rullo now has a year of this level of rallying under his belt, and although we couldn’t catch up with her it’s great that our first ever podcast guest Molly Taylor is back in a Subaru.
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