Click here to listen 3 May 2026

Mark McLaughlin joins the show as a true dual?threat of Australian motorsport — a driver who could win in anything he strapped into, and an engine builder whose work powered champions across categories. From his early rise in Formula Vee and standout runs in Formula 2 and Formula Holden, to co?driving at Bathurst and claiming victories in touring cars and sports sedans, McLaughlin built a career defined by speed and precision. But his legacy goes even deeper under the bonnet: through Power Torque, he became one of the country’s most respected engine builders, delivering national titles and supporting top?tier teams on and off the track. Today we celebrate the Tasmanian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee whose craftsmanship and competitive spirit helped shape generations of racing success.

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Click here to listen – Show 572- Bruce Stewart Walkinshaw TWG Toyota First Win

Walkinshaw TWG’s switch to Toyota was always going to be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Supercars season, but Taupo delivered the moment that will sit in the team’s history books. Ryan Wood’s pole position and breakthrough win, backed by Chaz Mostert’s podium, marked Toyota’s first ever Supercars victory and launched the squad from midfield contenders to genuine championship threats. It was a weekend built on execution, teamwork, and a car that finally showed its full potential.

On Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock speaks with Walkinshaw TWG CEO Bruce Stewart about the scale of the achievement, the emotion inside the garage, and what this milestone means for the Toyota program moving forward. Stewart offers a candid look at a landmark weekend that has reset expectations for the season ahead.

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Click here to listen – Show 571 – Rookie Review Round 4 – Ruapuna Pt2

The Supercars rookie class continues to gather valuable experience, and Ruapuna delivered another demanding test for two of its youngest competitors. After a weekend that mixed raw pace with the realities of racing at the top level, Jackson Walls and Jobe Stewart each walked away with fresh lessons and a clearer sense of where their programs are heading in 2026.

On this week’s Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock sits down with both drivers to unpack their Ruapuna campaigns — the highs, the frustrations, and the moments that showed genuine growth. From race?craft under pressure to adapting to a constantly evolving circuit, Walls and Stewart offer honest reflections on what it takes to build momentum in the Main Game.

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Click here to listen – Show 570 – New Zealand Wrap

Inside Supercars wraps up the New Zealand swing with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking two weekends that delivered both spectacle and substance across Taupo and Christchurch. The headline out of Ruapuna was Broc Feeney’s glowing assessment of the “old?school” circuit, praising the revamped layout, tighter margins, and the return of real consequences when drivers pushed beyond the limit. With Supercars committing to Christchurch for at least three years, the pair explore how the Canterbury Car Club’s planned upgrades — from permanent garages to expanded safety infrastructure — signal a long?term future for the event. They also reflect on how the Kiwi fans once again elevated the atmosphere, turning Ruapuna into a genuine Supercars cauldron.

Across the Tasman double, Tony and James break down the competitive picture as the championship tightens. Feeney leaves New Zealand with momentum and the points lead, while Brodie Kostecki, Matt Payne, and Cam Waters each showed flashes that hint at a wide?open title fight. Passing was at a premium at Ruapuna, tyre life became a strategic weapon, and pit?lane execution proved decisive — all themes the team dives into as they assess who maximised the trip and who will be searching for answers before the series returns to Australia. It’s a full, insightful wrap of a New Zealand campaign that reshaped the early?season narrative and reminded everyone why 2026 is already one of the most compelling Supercars seasons in years.

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Click here to listen – Show 569 – Rookie Review Round 4 – Ruapuna

Tony Whitlock looks at how Zach Bates and Rylan Gray found Ruapuna as these members of the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of the South Island.

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Click here to listen 22 April 2026

The latest episode of Inside Motor Sport dives into a wild weekend at Ruapuna, where record crowds packed the Christchurch Super440 and the Jason Richards Trophy was decided in dramatic fashion. Matt Payne delivered a commanding win in Race 13, Penrite Racing scored a historic 1–2, and Broc Feeney claimed the JR Trophy after a late twist that saw Ryan Wood’s hopes vanish and Brodie Kostecki’s challenge unravel in the final laps. We break down the chaos, the contenders, and the championship shake?up as Feeney regains the series lead heading into Tasmania.

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Click here to listen – Show 568 – Rookie Review Round 3 – Taupo

Tony Whitlock looks at how the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of Taupo. Jobe Stewart fought back after early trouble, Zac Bates delivered another clean and composed pair of races, Jackson Walls showed growing confidence in the midfield, and Rylan Gray continued to impress with his calm execution. Four rookies, four different stories, all gaining momentum as the season builds.

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Click here to listen 15 April 2026

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday’s running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five

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Click here to listen 10 April 2026

The Kavich brothers have finally done it.

Randle was passed in the final minutes, but a post?race penalty swung the result back their way, sealing a breakthrough win for one of the event’s most loyal families. A huge moment for the Kavichs, for Randle, and for the Mountain.

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Click here to listen 31 March 2026

Young Ballarat charger Joe Fawcett has stamped his authority on the Mustang Cup, taking out the Dark Horse Junior class across a fast, disciplined weekend at Phillip Island.

Tony Whitlock takes a closer look at one of the standout stories in Australian motorsport this season, the rise of young charger Kobi Williams in the Porsche Carrera Cup Sprint Series. It has been a breakout campaign, marked by speed, composure, and a level of race craft that has caught the attention of teams up and down pit lane.

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