The Undercut returns in a massive week of sport, with Aaron Noonan once again joined by Jack Perkins, breaking down the inaugural New Zealand double header! 

Of course, there is Brodie Kostecki versus Chaz Mostert, and is the war between Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood truly over? 

Who really are the A-Grade drivers? Is Ruapuna up to spec for Supercars? What has happened to Cam Waters the qualifier? There’s parity, Toyota’s first win, and much, much more. 

In our fresh segment, Number Crunching, we delve into the first 100 races of the Gen3 era and who the big winners truly are. 

This week on The Workbench, the lads look at the revolving door of Supercars CEOs, plus what is going on in TV commentator land. 

There’s some incredibly cool footage of a V8 Supercar cutting hot laps on the Calder Park Thunderdome, our Castrol Performers of the Week, and we dip into the archive for a sensational Colin Bond Castrol ad. 

This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up! 

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The Undercut is back for 2026, with Aaron Noonan once again joined by Jack Perkins and James Moffat, breaking down a massive start to the new motorsport season!

Can Grove Racing win without Grant McPherson? Does General Motors lack star power? Is Brodie Kostecki’s one-man band an advantage? How deep is the Triple Eight – Walkinshaw feud? Is BRT the real deal, and much,

The lads catch up with Will Davison on life away from full-time Supercars driving, plus a schedule that will keep him busy this season.

In our new segment, Number Crunching, we delve into David Reynolds'

This week on The Workbench, we look at the new for 2026

There’s the Phillip Island Classic, and a deep dive into the archives for some classic V8 Supercars testing action.

This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up!

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It's back for 2026 - the Phillip Island Penrite 100 Classic caps a mega fortnight of motorsport in Victoria this weekend, with 364 classic race cars from across the motorsport spectrum set to hit the track.

From the Five Litre Touring Cars, to the best of Group C and A, to the best of Group N Historic Touring Cars, the event will also include the best from sports cars and open wheelers.

On this pod, Aaron Noonan and Mark Walker break down what promises to be a massive event.

⁠Tickets are now available for purchase online⁠, while the event will be ⁠live-streamed for the first time via Blend Line TV⁠.

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The V8 Sleuth Podcast looks ahead to this weekend’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour! Aaron Noonan is joined by the voice of Australia’s International Enduro, Richard Craill, to preview the 2026 edition of the country’s premier GT race.

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In the second half of our chat with David Cauchi, Aaron

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David Cauchi has been there and won that in Supercars competition. From the glory years at Triple Eight Race Engineering to his time as team principal at Grove Racing, he has been a central figure in some of the

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This is what happens when your favourite podcast format meets The Undercut – it’s a Q&A, with all of your questions answered by the team – Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins and James Moffat!

Just some of the topics covered in this show include:

- Feeney Vs Wood or Skaife Vs Ingall

- Winning drivers losing out in the championship

- The Supercars points structure and a minor premiership?

- Expanding the finals

- Countdown clocks

- The VB Challenge

- The future of the Supercars calendar

- Gala gossip

- Time certain supports

- Super2 in the pecking order

…and much more!

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Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal!

For episode five, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out models of cars either raced by Garry Rogers or fielded by his eponymous team.

Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that have claimed the championship trophy.

The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts are more than a hobby; they can be a serious investment.

The Diecast Detective has done the homework on an ever-changing marketplace, this episode presents a fascinating insight into the world of collectables.

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The Undercut is back with an epic and unpacks all of the drama that unfolded on the streets of Adelaide for Supercars’ inaugural Grand

With thanks to the Shell V-Power, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat look at Wood vs Feeney, our new champion Chaz Mostert, the new Grand Final format and much more.

The team also remember the incredible legacy of Allan Moffat, a man who transcended the sport, a household name and the Blue Oval hero from an incredible era of the sport.

The inaugural Undercut Awards break down the biggest winners from a massive season on and off track, while our City Rural Insurance Brokers Classic Car is a BMW Super Tourer that has performed on some of motorsport’s biggest stages.

Then there’s our Top 5 powered by Shell V-Power, which unearths some classic moments out of the archives.

This is V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up!

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As far as Australian motorsport exports go, Leigh Diffey is one of our finest. With a career that has taken him around the world, Leigh is

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