Torque n Power Podcast

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.

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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

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.

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.

On Episode 079 of the Podcast we were honoured to have Ross Tapper and David Smith on from Targa West. They discuss the up and coming Targa Albany Sprint, Targa South West, Targa Bunbury and some big news in terms of Targa West. The rolling road show that has evolved over the years is now a major motorsport brand and is arguably the most widely well-known Motorsport event in Western Australia.

While in the studio Todd and Nick cover off on NHRA Winternationals, Lights Out 11 and the Formula 1 2020 car releases. In closing we give a 10-minute response on Holdens announcement regarding their closure in Australia and why we felt sales diminished after the VF Commodore ceased production.

Racewars has grown to be one of Western Australia’s leading grass roots Motorsport event. Held in the amazing South Coast of Western Australia, Racewars has become Australia’s leading runway event showcasing the regional city of Albany. Returning for Episode 078 of the Podcast we have Event Director of Racewars, Jamie Paolucci and along with him, Race Director Dieter von Mollendorf. They discuss the history of this event, current records, competitors that are dialling in for the Vmax 1000mtr and, in short…… what to expect.

Well the great EV debate is here. We run the numbers and discuss the carbon footprint both EV's and petrol cars really have. While at it we also discuss the proposed changes to WA registration laws for vehicles over 30 years of age, chat regarding all the latest news from the NHRA, recap from Motorvation 34 and catch up with Jet car driver Ian Wood who will be participating in the Night of Fire Jet Car event at the Motorplex.

On Episode 076 we catch up with a legend of Australian Motorsport and motoring accomplishment especially in his home state of Western Australia - Rosco McGlashan OAM. In this Podcast interview we discuss his past and how Rosco McGlashan built on a passion to create a number of cars that have not only attempted World Land Speed Records, obtained the Australian Land Speed Record and have excited and entertained a generation of fans. Rosco (and crew member Barry Fitzsimmons) then gives us the complete run down on his latest incarnation - Aussie Invader 5R. Not only does he go through it's Rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, braking system but gives an in depth look into what requirements he will need to meet to gain the World Land Speed Record as he aims for 1000MPH.

On this episode of the Podcast we take a walk down memory lane for 2019. We give you our best interviews for 2019 based on our fans. Who will take the spot in the #1 place for the most downloaded interview of 2019? You will have to listen to find out!!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our listeners. This is our Podcast only Christmas Special. Nick, Simon, Todd, David N and David T all get together for a Christmas Podcast where we discuss the year that was. All the highs and lows from 2019. We also taste test some Bourbon kindly donated from our friends at WA Suspensions.