Torque n Power Podcast

We were privileged to have Sam Scoutas and Victor Baralos of TheJET275 Operation Radial Freedom Show on this episode of the Podcast. This episode has everything – breaking news, future of Drag Racing, how drag racing progresses out of COVID-19 and off course Radial Racing. Sam and Victor are extremely passionate about the sport and on this episode, we go over some big news – immediate future of the Perth Motorplex, WSID upgrade, Calder Park news and a general discussion on how we progress through these uncertain times. FACT CHECK - On this episode we advised that the burnout competition still took place during WAW meets at the Perth Motorplex. This is in fact incorrect. For sometime now the burnout competition is held after racing is complete, removing any potential issues that may arise from race cars/bikes potentially collecting debris. We apologise for this error and thank those that have corrected us with this information.

On this Episode of Stories from the Garage we have fellow Podcaster Adam Ward from The Pod Filter. Adam has been around motoring and the modified car scene for many years and tells us of his many rides. In particular he tells us of his Mercury Comet Cyclone GT and many other rides. Make sure you tune into his Podcast as well #The Pod Filter

It’s official!!! NO FARE is officially a world record holder – the Quickest and Fastest road going Camry in the WORLD! We discuss this amazing feat.

We also discuss the COVID-8 Radial vs the World and PRO275 event coming up in a week – is it too soon? Three from TNP is the best hero car from an Australian Movie – with some honourable mentions and we also discuss the Return to Race from Motorsport Australia.

On this episode of Stories from the Garage we catch up with Jake Dimovitis who tells of his 1975 Leyland Clubman Mini, 1957 Ferguson 35 Tractor, 1948 Deering McCormick W4 Tractor and his PT Cooper Shearer Plant. Jake has a keen interest in Farming Equipment and dedicates all of his spare time to restoring not only cars, but volunteering at the Bus Preservation Society and Agricultural Societies in WA. His dedication to such historic machinery is truly second to none and his is quite an inspiring story.

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.