Torque n Power Podcast

On Episode 106 - We chat with Clinton Wall in the lead up to the South West Indoor Motor Show, we also give a full wrap up of the 50th Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex, Todd Brinkworth gives a run down from the Targa West Albany Sprint, get the low down from Lights Out 12 and a quick brief from the CTech World Doorslammer Nationals.

On this episode of the Podcast we have Luke Nieuwhof, editor and proprietor of Dragnews Australia – the Australian Premier Drag Racing Magazine. We had Luke on back in 2018 but now living full time in the USA we thought we would get him back to discuss all things NHRA, Radial Racing, WA Drag Racing, Drag Challenge, and everything in-between (even the Super Bowl).

On this episode we catch up with Ross Tapper who was recently awarded the Order of Australia. We chat with Ross and what this accolade means to him. We also catch up with David Smith and get a preview of Targa Albany Sprint. Todd and Nick then discuss the up coming Formula 1, MotoGP and Supercar season for 2021.

It is not often we have three guests on the Podcast, all of whom represent a second generation of Drag Racing. On this episode we have Andrew Katavatis along with his wife Michelle (Adamos) and Andrew's Crew Chief James Rowland. Collectively they are an amazing second generation of drag racers representing over 100 years in the sport collectively.

Andrew tells us of his journey from Modified into Nitro racing steering "The Beach Bomb". James also talks of the challenges he faces tuning a Nitro powered car. Michelle also gives us an insight from racing, commentating and writing, to now having a family and actively working on one of Australia's most formidable Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars.

You can find more information on "The Beach Bomb" here - https://www.facebook.com/thebeachbombnostalgiafunnycar

In this Podcast we look back at some of our content over the 100 Episodes. In particular we relive the following interviews –

John Zappia - 6 minutes, 6 seconds

Luke Nieuwhof - 11 minutes, 12 seconds

Jamie Paolucci - 16 minutes, 45 seconds

Harry and Meghans Wedding - 21 minutes, 48 seconds

Kelly Bettes - 25 minutes

Our first outside broadcast (Benzene Detailing Cancer Council Fundraiser) - 29 minutes, 32 seconds

Celebration of Motorsport (Tracey de Jager) - 32 minutes, 10 seconds

F1 in schoolds - 34 minutes, 47 seconds

Harry Haig - 38 minutes, 21 seconds

Mitch Larner - 41 minutes, 46 seconds

Episode 050 (we start a HEMI and an introduction to Todd Brinkworth) - 47 minutes, 54 seconds

Anthony and Emma Begley - 52 minutes, 34 seconds

BA wins Radial Outlaw - 58 minutes, 10 seconds

Brett Stevens ANDRA CEO - 1 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds

Brad Jones of Brad Jones Racing - 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds

Dick Johnson of Dick Johnson Racing - 1 hour, 9 minutes, 4 seconds

David Smith (Targa West) - 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds

Mark Greenham - 1 hour, 13 minutes

Denver Parker - 1 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds

Jason Hedges and Danny Selva - 1 hour, 17 minutes, 47 seconds

Sam Scoutas and Vic Baralos (Operation Radial Freedom) - 1 hour, 22 minutes, 43 seconds

Phil Lamattina - 1 hour, 26 minutes, 19 seconds

Alistair McRae - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 40 seconds

Rosco McGlashan - 1 hour, 34 minutes, 16 seconds

Simon Telford, Scott Taylor and Boris Viskovich of Street Machine Magazine - 1 hour, 38 minutes, 22 seconds

Andy and Mick Kahle and Warren Sander - 1 hour, 50 minutes, 11 seconds

This is the second part to the 2 part 100th Episode at the Shannons Gone but not forgotten Holden Show.

• Claude Dalese - 2 minutes, 24 seconds

• Marco D’Úlisse – 10 minutes, 48 seconds

• Athena Burton – 15 minutes, 37 seconds

• Bob Walton – 20 minutes, 21 seconds

• Julian Scaffidi – 27 minutes, 37 seconds

• Darren O’Neill – 31 minutes, 30 seconds

• Josh Gilroy – 34 minutes, 08 seconds

• Perth City Street Machine Car Club (Julian Scaffidi) – 35 minutes, 40 seconds

• Martin Leonard Brett – 38 minutes, 36 seconds

• Scott Whitsed – 43 minutes, 36 seconds

• Allyce Ashcroft – 48 minutes, 26 seconds

• John Romeo – 55 minutes, 22 seconds

• Announcement of Gone but not forgotten winners – 1 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds

• Closing of Podcast – 1 hour, 17 minutes, 1 seconds

It's that time of the year where we get together and celebrate the year that was with our special Christmas Episode. We chat live from Tassels Place Bar and Bistro with Nick Dicembre, Simon Travaglini, Todd Brinkworth, Pixelculture's David Turk and #Becauseracecar Brendan Franklin.

Well Episode 100 is here and what an honour it is to be part of the Gone But Not Forgotten Holden on through time car show held by Shannons. There was a collection of just about every Holden on display at City Motors in Leederville. Here is Part 1 of our 2 part 100th Episode -

• Intro

• Mike Safet - 14 minutes, 42 seconds

• John Nolan and Robert Bailey – 18 minutes, 58 seconds

• Craig Wall – 31 minutes, 47 seconds

• Con Pismiris – 34 minutes, 40 seconds

• Allan Little – 37 minutes, 58 seconds

• Rod A Smith – 40 minutes, 21 seconds

• Ana Krpan – 44 minutes, 03 seconds

• Lee Watson (Beat the Heat) – 50 minutes, 07 seconds

• Brendan Franklin – 56 minutes, 00 seconds

• Mark Happy Williams – 1 hour, 01 minutes, 22 seconds

• Jimmy Antartis and Rob Howes (88.5fm) – 1 hour, 10 minutes, 04 seconds

• Finishes at 1 hour, 20 minutes, 12 seconds

On this episode we have Andy and Mick Kahle in the studio along with Warren Sander on Zoom. Andy tells of her battle with breast cancer and the inspiration she drew to build her second car drag car Mamas Toy – a Blown Hemi powered Mercedes CLK320 built by our co-host Simon Travaglini. Warren Sander’s late wife Terri was Super Street Australian Champion in 2010 and battled cancer from the early 2000’s but didn’t let it hinder her spirit.

This is truly an inspiring story from both Andy & Mick along with Warren and we sincerely appreciate their time on the Podcast.

Therapy on Wheels Website - https://www.therapyonwheels.asn.au/

Terri’s website - https://www.mamastoyracing.com.au/

On this episode we are joined by James McDonald of Shannons Insurance who gives us a preview to the "Gone But Not Forgotten" Holden on Through Time Car Show which will be held At City Motors in Newcastle St Leederville on the 13th of December 2020. While in the studio James also talks us through Shannons Club Website and the current online Auction they are running. We also cover off on Shannons Club TV and to finish off we also discuss Lewis Hamilton 7th World Title and Joan Mir's first World Title in MotoGP and Suzuki's first since 2000.