On episode 084 we catch up with Targa Wests Ross Tapper and David Smith to get an update on the evolving situation regarding this year’s calendar for Targa West. Both Ross and David have put together a revised calendar of some of the events and give us an update in terms of dates and revised formats.

We also discuss the impact of Virgins potential departure from Supercars and give you another “3 from TNP” - the three best Privateers of all time. We also give our listeners an update on the Camry and what we got up to for ANZAC Day.

On this episode we catch with with Brendan Franklin who tells us of his HZ Kingswood which he commenced building when he was 14 years of age - and still has it today. He tells us the positive influence from his family and inspiration he got from neighbours and school friends. Brendan also runs #BecauseRacewar a Youtube, Facebook and Instagram Channel covering a range of drag racing.

On Episode 083 we practice a Podcast via Social distancing and discuss the world of Motorsport in a post COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the affect it has on Formula 1 and Supercars and just in case you were curious – no we are NOT following the Eseries.

We also discuss the ideal WA road trip – what car, the ideal location and Simon tells us of some of his past road trips in a 400ci LX SS Torana and 302 powered Capri. We also summarise the WA Drag Racing season and cover all of the Champions and to finish up – the Camry is alive after a 2 year hibernation.

On this episode we are joined by international rallying and tarmac Champion Alister McRae. From one of the most well know families in motorsport Alister now calls Perth home and he stopped into the studio and had a chat with the guys from Torque n Power. From club rallying in Scotland, through National and International events in the UK and Europe, and on to Asia and the World Championship Alister used his skills, focus, dedication and determination to carve out a Professional career spanning some 25 years. These days he resides in Perth and runs the Driver Risk Management Centre at the Perth Airport.

On our first episode of "Stories from the Garage" we meet Michael Frost who tells us about his experiences in Melbourne in the late 70's early 80's and details the build of his HK Monaro from an era R&D was done in a library.

On this Episode we catch up with James McDonald of Shannons Insurance, Mark Greenham Targa Champion, Brett Wilkinson of Wilkinson Suspension and David Smith of Targa West at the penultimate round of Targa West Sprint events live from the Perth Motorplex.

On this Episode of the Podcast we catch up with Australian 4 time Top Fuel Champion Phil Lamattina. He tells us of his start in drag racing, family life in Robinvale Victoria, recovery from frightening crashes in 2007 and 2015, the Kellie Bettes era and the commitment it takes to become a leader in Top Fuel Drag Racing. This is an interesting insight to Italian family life on the farm in Victoria, from humble family beginnings to winning the top tier of Australian Drag Racing.

In Podcast Notes -

https://www.facebook.com/lamattinatopfuelracing/

http://www.lamattinafarms.com.au/

This is the final installment of the Racewars 20 weekend. We wrap up from the studio the entire weekend with final placings and also cover off on the Westernationals.

On Day 3 we cover Todds attempt at the hill climb in the TNP Mitsubishi Lancer EVO V. We also catch up with a number of drivers at the Albany Sprint for Day 3 of Racewars

We wrap up Day 1 of Racewars along with Tristan from WTFAuto. He gives us an insight to his operation and running a number of cars down for the weekend. While recording Eddy Tassone goes for it on the final pass of the day and goes 346Km/h to the 800mtr.