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It’s a busy time. Our local stars are overseas competing and there's an all-important round of the Australian Rally Championship ready to kick off. The Special Stage Rally Podcast covers it all. RallySport Magazine’s Peter and Luke Whitten keep you updated with everything happening, including Taylor Gill’s Junior WRC exploits and the big talking points from the WRC’s leading men. Harry Bates is this week’s podcast guest as he talks about his experience in Japan at the famous Rally Hokkaido, and he shares the amazing nature of the country’s rallying scene. We also look forward to the Adelaide Hills Rally and have the tough task of trying to predict who finishes where. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood chat about what’s been a very busy week of pre-enduro testing. They talk about the two days the team spent at Winton, why the track conditions were ‘pretty sketchy’ for the first couple of hours, the intricacies of doing driver changes in a Gen3 car, changes that will mean faster fuel stops at the 2024 enduros, and preview next weekend’s Sandown 500. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, driver of the #96 Macauley Jones and BJR general manager Chris Westwood look back at the team’s run in the Sydney SuperNight at Sydney Motorsport Park, how the team is attacking its frustrating run of form, racing under lights, having fun on the ride day on Monday, an old Wally Story-ism, and what walk-out music Macca would choose for the driver introductions – if he was allowed to choose – and plenty more. Become a BJR Member in 2024 >> https://www.bradjonesracing.com.au/bjr-memberships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Castrol Motorsport News Podcast hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief the good, the bad and the ugly from Albert Park. On the agenda after a busy weekend at the Australian Grand Prix… -      The investigation into Gen3 Mustang fires -      Did Albert Park expose a parity deficit? -      Supercars’ unusual Australian flag start -      Claims of ‘DJR Bathurst 2019’ tactics -      Why Safety Car rules must change -      The dangers of Albert Park pitstops -      A tyre rule loophole you didn’t see -      Is Kostecki SVG’s biggest title rival? -      Uncertainty over Supercars’ AGP future -      Red flags in the Australian Grand Prix -      Piastri’s promising run to AGP points All this plus the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Australian Grand Prix week and the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is your must-listen for all the latest ahead of the big event. Hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus breakdown the hot topics, including... -    Triple Eight’s Newcastle appeal rejection and reaction -    Why the DSQ drama could rumble on this weekend -    What Camaro’s axing means for Supercars and Gen3 -    The factors to watch as Gen3 cars tackle Albert Park -    Formula 1’s form book heading to Australia -    What to expect from Oscar Piastri on home soil -    Red Bull’s cheeky viral ‘Ricciardo’ video Plus AVL chats AGP with 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the news headlines from around the racing world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast features an extended Mailbag, letting you have your say on Gen3. Hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss your views and questions regarding the new Supercars, including… -          Whether Gen3 delivered on its key promises -          Why scrutineering didn’t spot T8’s coolbox -          The problem with perfect parity -          Why Gen3 design wasn’t crash tested -          Will Courtney’s crash trigger changes? -          Does the category need a new tyre? -          Why the project ran so late -          The furore over cabin temperatures -          How much the new cars really cost -          The latest in the wheel nut saga The boys also tackle the ongoing fallout from the Shane van Gisbergen/Mark Skaife saga, what happens next and why it’s good for the sport. AVL chats to Sam Brabham ahead of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival about driving the legendary BT19 and what it means to be a Brabham. All this plus the latest news headlines from around the world and an unorthodox Castrol Star of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend! The Newcastle 500 delivered plenty of talking points, just not the ones we necessarily expected. Castrol Motorsport News Podcast hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus break down Gen3’s big debut, including… -          Triple Eight’s Saturday exclusion and appeal -          The Shane van Gisbergen censorship saga -          An amusing twist in the Gen3 parity war -          Has Gen3 achieved its on track goals? -          The winners and losers from Newcastle -          What’s wrong at Dick Johnson Racing Plus AVL chats to David Reynolds about his rollercoaster weekend, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the news headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new era is finally upon us! As the Gen3 Supercars get ready to fire up in Newcastle, the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus preview the landmark season. They tackle the hot topics and a bunch of burning questions including… - What the last-minute parity change really means - Who will take out the 2023 title? - Which drivers are the key challengers? - Who enters the season under the most pressure? - How will the final top 10 shake out? Driver and team owner turned TV pundit Mark Larkham also joins the podcast to weight in on how Gen3 will shake-up Supercars, while the Motorsport News Mailbag has the boys talking teammate battles to watch. All this plus Grove Racing’s left-field enduro signing, a download from the Bahrain Grand Prix, all the news headlines from around the motorsport world and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Formula 1 season is set to kick off in Bahrain. On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, Andrew van Leeuwen has roped in a special guest to provide you the lowdown from pre-season testing, giving the inside word on the contenders, pretenders… and Piastri. AVL and co-host Stefan Bartholomaeus also tackle all the local hot topics, including… - Were the Fords sandbagging at the Sydney test? - The factors behind an unexpected Gen3 spectacle - Why Triple Eight’s flexi Camaro bumpers were banned - The big takeaway from the SpeedSeries opener They also run through a bunch more of your motorsport pet peeves from the Motorsport News Mailbag and name their Castrol Stars of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From parity to pet peeves, Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus crack into plenty of hot topics on this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. The boys discuss… -     The latest developments in the Supercars vs Ford parity war -     What wet weather will mean for the Sydney test -     Who has won the Supercars Gen3 livery battle? -     Is WAU gearing up for a Bathurst wildcard? -     Tassie trouble: Why are SpeedSeries entry numbers down? -     The Symmons SpeedSeries storylines to watch -     Key take outs from Formula 1 launch season The boys tackle a bunch of your motorsport pet peeves via the Motorsport News Mailbag and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. AVL catches up with WAU team principal Bruce Stewart to talk Fords, testing, co-drivers and wildcards, plus the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supercars season is go! Livery launches and pre-season tests are coming thick and fast. Castrol Motorsport News Podcast hosts Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus dig into the week’s hot topics, including… -    The latest livery reveals: who’s hit and who’s missed? -    Why is there no Monster branding at Tickford? -    Gen3 wheel nut trouble explained -    The key takeouts from Supercars’ 2023 formats -    Soft tyres at Bathurst; how fast will they go? -    A new favourite emerges for the Super2 title Plus AVL checks in with Castrol's own Thomas Randle following testing at Winton, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a race! On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief all things Bathurst 12 Hour, including… -    Rossi’s role in attracting a record crowd -    The Red Bull F1 demo; pass or fail? -    The pros and cons of Bathurst qualifying  -    Mercedes’ Balance of Performance blues -    Gounon vs Engel; was it the right penalty? -    What really happened to GruppeM -    SunEnergy’s race-winning masterstroke -    What was wrong with Shane van Gisbergen? -    Broc Feeney’s breakout performance  The boys also discuss the latest Gen3 rollouts, Ford’s Supercars parity salvo and the Blue Oval’s Formula 1 return with Red Bull. That plus the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first Supercars Gen3 race car is set to jet! On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss… -      Supercars’ revised Gen3 shakedown and testing plan -      How BRT has beaten the big teams to the punch -      Why Zane Goddard is a great choice for Triple Eight -      The contenders and pretenders at the Bathurst 12 Hour -      Have the reigning 12 Hour winners pulled a masterstroke? -      Red Bull F1 Bathurst attack; how fast will it go? AVL also chats with Craig Lowndes about his Supercars wildcards and the Bathurst 12 Hour, while the boys tackle a host of your ‘unpopular opinions’ in a new-look Motorsport News Mailbag. All that plus the motorsport news headlines from around the world, Castrol Stars of the Week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Newton joins Luke Whitten for this week’s Special Stage Rally Podcast in what is an all-encompassing conversation on the current rallying landscape. Discussed is the Adelaide Hills Rally itinerary, the date for Tony Sullens and Kaylie Newell’s reality TV show and the Xeno North Eastern Rallysprint in Victoria. Then, the hosts get into Rally Latvia where there were new stars emerge and long-time winners suddenly on the ropes. We also give updated predictions on who will win the 2024 World Rally Championship. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect all the latest, including… - Supercars’ critical Gen3 parity test; the details and the fallout - How teams have approached the Gen3 media game - Barry Ryan’s ‘brutally honest’ open letter - Why in-car rollbar adjusters have been cut from Supercars - Rookie testing rule change; does Whincup have a right to be angry? - Bathurst 12 Hour driver and commentary line-ups revealed - The Aussie touring car classics set for auction Autosport’s Tom Howard also checks in to update us on the World Rally Championship opener in Monte Carlo, plus the boys tackle two Motorsport News Mailbag Questions and reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is back for 2023! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack all the big news, including… -      The plan behind Supercars’ last-minute Gen3 parity tests -      Why teams are unlikely to make the shakedown deadlines -      What really caused Jake Kostecki’s departure from Tickford -      Tickford’s decision to opt for Declan Fraser over Zak Best -      Triple Eight’s signing of Richie Stanaway to partner SVG -      How the Bathurst 12 Hour grid is shaping up -      Michael Andretti’s bold Formula 1 bid with GM Also in this episode, AVL chats with Stanaway and the boys dip into the Castrol Mailbag and reveal their first Castrol Stars of the Week for 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast for 2022 dives into one of the biggest bombshells of the season; reigning Bathurst-winning co-driver Garth Tander’s defection from Triple Eight to Grove Racing. Host Andrew van Leeuwen chats to Tander and is joined by V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus to make sense of the shock switch. Also on this week’s show, the boys discuss… - What Triple Eight does next. Is Scott McLaughlin really an option? - Whether an ‘outsider’ is the right call for DJR CEO - The inaugural MNews Awards, recapping the season - S5000’s unusual calendar for 2023 AVL also has some breaking news on NZ’s Toyota Racing Series. All that plus What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast features a debrief of a big weekend at the VALO Adelaide 500. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack a host of hot topics, including… -          How SVG went rogue with his mighty burnout -          What Supercars would look like without SVG -          Why a win silences Broc Feeney doubters -          The title-deciding clash in S5000 -          Supercars’ Gen3 aero parity storm -          A controversial Bathurst rule proposal -          Why Supercars retro round won’t return in 2023 -          Supercars’ push for a Singapore GP slot -          The surprise hero from Supercars’ Gala Awards Plus hear from Broc Feeney, Shane van Gisbergen and Repco CEO Wayne Bryant, the latest What Caught My Eye on My105, a unique Motorsport News Mailbag, the Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast previews the reborn Adelaide 500. Event CEO Mark Warren tells podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen about what to expect this week, and hints at the South Australian Motorsport Board’s plans for the future. AVL and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus also take you behind the news of the week, including: - SVG taking #1 for Holden’s final roar - Supercars’ two-day versus three-day event debate - Why there’s no more SuperNight at Wanneroo - How NZ’s Supercars future can be saved - The sweet and sour of the Sandown 500’s return - Why Daniel Ricciardo has moved back to Red Bull All that plus What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is a Q&A episode, where the boys tackle your questions. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus dive into a heap of topics, including… - The return of circuit racing at Calder Park - A Supercars scholarship system - The 2023 Supercars calendar - Dick Johnson Racing’s driver line-up - Spicing up Supercars pit strategy - The fate of two Supercars street race projects - SpeedSeries’ profile problem AVL also chats to Supercars’ newest rookie Cam Hill about his Matt Stone Racing deal and gets the lowdown on World Superbikes at Phillip Island from V8 Sleuth’s Will Dale. Plus the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105 and Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast reveals an exciting new Supercars signing! Host Andrew van Leeuwen speaks to BRT boss Tim Blanchard and driver Aaron Love about their Super2 deal for 2023 and plans to propel the Porsche young gun into the Supercars Championship as soon as 2024.  Also on the pod this week, AVL and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss… - The thrilling TCR finale at Bathurst - Why they can’t get enough of Trans Am - What the TCR World Tour means for Australia - The ban on P-platers driving Supercars - Flashpoints from the Brazilian Grand Prix Plus a chat with relieved TCR Australia champ Tony D’Alberto, the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast the boys reveal plans for a new Supercars reality TV program. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus outline the key players beyond the show, why it’ll be different to previous efforts and whether it can have the same impact on Supercars as Drive to Survive has on Formula 1. There’s plenty of other news and analysis too, including… - an exciting new technology coming to Supercars TV broadcasts - the latest in the saga between Peter Adderton and Supercars - a look ahead to the new teammate battle at PremiAir Racing - what to watch out for at this weekend's Bathurst International Plus the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week… and a special Silver Star of the Week nomination! my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the hot topics from the Gold Coast 500. They include… - Why Shane van Gisbergen isn’t ready to commit to Supercars beyond 2023 - SVG’s anger at Will Davison’s Turn 1 shortcut - The differing views in the debate over kerb hopping - How Erebus’ appeal oversight cost the team $10,000 - MSR’s signing for the final seat on the 2023 Supercars grid - Why Peter Adderton’s push for the final TRC may fall short - Supercars’ pledge to ban fans over bad behaviour There’s also chats with Nick Percat and Barry Ryan, the latest motorsport news headlines from around the world, What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag (featuring a major NASCAR controversy), Castrol Stars of the Week and more! my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Gold Coast 500 time! After three long years, racing returns to the streets of Surfers Paradise this weekend. Castrol Motorsport News podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dig into the latest news and views ahead of the action. They have the latest on the 2023 Supercars calendar, including the return of the Sandown 500 and the ongoing saga over New Zealand. David Reynolds joins the pod to talk Gold Coast, Grove Racing’s form and the rise of his 2023 teammate Matt Payne. Elsewhere, AVL and Stefan discuss the latest from the SpeedSeries, namely the ‘unification’ of event names, a new calendar and TCR Australia’s hybrid plan. The boys also dig out two more great picks for the popular What Grabbed My Eye on my105 segment, thrash out a plan to shake up Supercars thanks to a cracking Motorsport News Mailbag question and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. All this plus the latest news headlines and results from a busy weekend around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Rally Championship goes to Latvia for the first time, and the RallySport Magazine team do in-depth on who might win and just how far up the leaderboard home hero Martins Sesks can get. Also discussed is the (arguably) unsurprising removal of Australia from the FIA World Rallycross calendar, and host Luke Whitten’s upcoming rallysprint in which he takes charge of an event for the first time. Adrian Stratford then joins the podcast to talk about his career, the various cars he’s driven, his Mitta Mountain Rally crash and the next project he’s about to embark on. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another jam-packed episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Connor O’Brien dissect the latest twists in the Supercars silly season, including what PremiAir Racing’s lineup will look like in 2023 with news of Chris Pither’s exit from the squad. AVL also talks to Boost Mobile boss Peter Adderton about his continuing push to secure the currently vacant 26th spot on the championship grid for next year. The boys also chat about the return of all-pro lineups for next year’s Bathurst 12 Hour and the big change made for the 2022 race that the organisers are not rolling back for 2023. We also hear from MotoGP star Jack Miller after his heartbreaking early exit from the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, the boys pick their latest What Caught My Eye on My105, answer a question from the Motorsport News Mailbag and award their Castrol Stars of the Week. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast runs through all the latest news and views following the Repco Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus run through the big talking points from race week, including Jamie Whincup replacing Broc Feeney for qualifying, the cancellation of the Top 10 Shootout, the early-race carnage and Brodie Kostecki’s clash with Cam Waters. The boys also check out the new Gen3 Ford Mustang, ponder Richie Stanaway’s future and the discuss the elephant in the room regarding Supercars safety. Hear also from Bathurst winners Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander on their triumph. Elsewhere there are some big Formula 1 news headlines, including Daniel Ricciardo’s admission he won’t be on the grid in 2023. The boys pick their latest What Caught My Eye on My105, answer a great Motorsport News Mailbag question and award their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Bathurst week! The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast previews Australia’s Great Race – the Repco Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the hot topics, running the rule over the contenders, pretenders and the storylines to watch on and off the track. AVL chats with Mark Winterbottom to talk Bathurst, the end of the Holden versus Ford era and what will really change under Gen3. World Rally Championship expert Tom Howard also joins the podcast to give the inside line on Shane van Gisbergen’s remarkable WRC debut. The boys rip into F1’s financial fiasco, tackle a curly Motorsport News Mailbag question, reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week and debut a fun new segment – What Grabbed My Eye on my105.com. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane van Gisbergen to NASCAR? This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the big story of the week – Supercars champ SVG’s looming chance to race in NASCAR. The boys also look at why S5000’s upcoming Bathurst races have been canned and just how fast the cars will lap the Mountain in their unrestricted demonstration form. AVL catches up with Erebus boss Barry Ryan to get the latest on the effort to resurrect Will Brown’s Commodore ahead of a pre-Bathurst test, the team’s recent single-car hitout at The Bend and what impact the Pukekohe crash had on its Gen3 build program. AVL and Stefan also look ahead to Supercars’ new Gen3 era, discussing how the major technical shake-up can change the on-track pecking order in 2023. All this plus the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, the the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more details on when and where to have a beer with us at Bathurst! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: This episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast gets a little tense! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle Motorsport Australia’s decision to reprimand Erebus boss Barry Ryan for the ‘Push in Pukekohe’ – and the boys have very different views! There’s plenty more news to dissect as well with some big talking points from Ford’s new Mustang reveal, including the look of the updated Supercar and the Blue Oval’s planned Bathurst 12 Hour blitz. Hear from Ford Performance chief Mark Rushbrook on why the company has changed its tune on hybrid in Supercars and what that means for the future. AVL also chats to newly crowned twice Trans Am champ Nathan Herne about his 2023 plans, and the boys talk TCR title fight and the red tape that cost an IndyCar star an F1 drive. There’s also another great MNews Mailbag question, the Castrol Stars of the Week and a host of news headlines from around the motorsport world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast the boys debrief an emotion-charged Supercars weekend at Pukekohe. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus take a look at the heroes and the villains, from the sterling performances of Kiwi stars Shane van Gisbergen and Andre Heimgartner, to the controversial clash between Mark Winterbottom and Will Brown – and Erebus boss Barry Ryan’s reaction. AVL catches up with the King of Pukekohe Greg Murphy to debrief the weekend and get the latest on his Bathurst wildcard, which was thrown into question by Brown’s crash. AVL and Stefan then unbox the 2023 Supercars calendar puzzle amid uncertainty over several events – including New Zealand’s post-Pukekohe future. There’s also a look at how Aussie ace Will Power sensationally won a second IndyCar title eight years after his first, a Motorsport News Mailbag question with a difference, the Castrol Stars of the week and a host of news headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another jam-packed episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the F1 driver market saga involving Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo, explaining how Alpine lost Piastri and how McLaren snared the youngster at Ricciardo’s expense. The boys also discuss the latest twist in the Supercars silly season that has Todd Hazelwood set to land at CoolDrive Racing, look at the Kiwi Porsche international poised to snare the final seat on the Bathurst 1000 grid and preview the category’s big Pukekohe farewell. AVL also tackles Lee Holdsworth on why he’s retiring from full-time Supercars driving and his plans for Bathurst in 2023. All this plus the latest headlines from around the racing world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Holdsworth’s decision to retire from Supercars at the end of 2022 is the latest twist in the unfolding Supercars silly season. This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus look at the factors behind Holdsworth’s decision, the key turning points in his career and what it means for the driver market. AVL is joined by the Benalla Auto Club’s Lachlan Mansell to explain the closure of Wakefield Park Raceway and what happens next. Our host also catches up with Autosport F1 reporter Luke Smith for insight into what really went on between Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren, plus what happens next for Ricciardo and fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri. There’s also an explanation of Supercars’ wildcard crackdown for 2023, a load of news headlines from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the hot topics from the Sandown SuperSprint. The boys dig into the DJR versus Triple Eight battle and the details behind Davo’s incredible Sunday qualifying – smoked out one minute, on pole the next! There’s also plenty of news to get into, headlined by ex-F1 race director Michael Masi’s impending appointment as chair of the Supercars Commission at the expense of Neil Crompton. Also on the agenda are Grove Racing’s latest big technical signing, the push for the Sandown 500 to return, more bikes at Supercars events and the curious case of Supercars car ownership. AVL chats with Jamie Whincup about Triple Eight’s car hunt, as well as its battle with DJR, while the Motorsport News Mailbag puts the spotlight on a chaotic Super2/Super3 weekend. All that plus the latest headlines from around the world, including MotoGP’s shock format shake-up, the Castrol Stars of the Week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian motorsport’s most famous race team has been sold! On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus look at the sale of Dick Johnson Racing to the Melbourne Aces baseball club and what it means for the race team’s future. The boys also run through the latest Gen3 news, preview the Sandown SuperSprint and discuss whether the Sandown 500 – and its retro round theme – will return. They also dissect the Super2/Super3 eligibility backflip and reveal the surprise fallout of the latest move. AVL catches up with 2006 Supercars champion and two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Rick Kelly, who talks about his retirement projects – including a soon-to-launch YouTube show. All this place the latest news headlines from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unexpected cancellation of this month's Rally of the Bay is the top talking point on this week's Special Stage Rally Podcast as we dissect another big week in rallying. We've got information on the possible formation of next year’s Australian Rally Championship calendar, the continuation of the Rally of Canberra contract, and an update on the repair of Lewis Bates' Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. There was plenty of action in the Grimwade Stages in Western Australia last weekend, while in Estonia, local stars Georg Linnamae and Robert Virves fought an enthralling battle in round four of the European Rally Championship. We also talk to South African Max Smart about his FIA Rally Star program and how he went from a rallying newcomer to a Junior WRC podium in just 12 months! Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Formula 1 making the big headlines on this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack F1’s wildest silly season ever, which has taken some unexpected twists thanks to a shock move from Fernando Alonso. Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri are now at the centre of the seat squabble, and the boys discuss the state of play for the two Aussies and what happens next. They also unravel the latest Supercars silly season news, explaining why Tim Slade is leaving the Blanchard Racing Team for 2023, bound for PremiAir Racing, and how the Bathurst 1000 grid has taken shape. There’s also the latest developments in the Supercars ownership saga as RACE looks to buy the Australian Racing Group. All this plus the latest headlines from Australia and around the world, another thought-provoking Motorsport News Mailbag question and two cracking Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak Best’s stunning and controversial speed in a Tickford wildcard at The Bend headlines this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus go through the what, when, why and how of the wildcard tyre batch drama, the youngster’s performance and where he lands in 2022. The Tailem Bend debrief also unravels the fallout from a sickening startline crash, the keys to more SVG domination and what Supercars’ rain masters have in common. There’s plenty of news topics for the boys to dissect too, including the latest silly season signings, Boost Mobile’s dramatic exit announcement and Brodie Kostecki replacing SVG in Trans Am. AVL has a great chat with David Reynolds, who was in fine form! The boys also give their take on the F1 silly season bombshell that has opened the door for Aussie Oscar Piastri at Alpine and Will Power’s fight for a second IndyCar title. All that plus the latest headlines from around the world, another great Motorsport News Mailbag question and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast unpacks a dramatic week in Australian motorsport. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus analyse a rejected international bid to buy Supercars and the immediate fallout. The Australian Racing Group has fired some significant shots at its fellow Supercars shareholders in the aftermath, but where does it go from here? The boys also run through the state of play on Gen3 as the clock continues to tick down to 2023, share the pain of Pukekohe Park Raceway’s impending demise and look ahead to the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend. AVL catches up with Kiwi Andre Heimgartner to talk about his 2021 Bend breakthrough, his new life at Brad Jones Racing and the future of Supercars in New Zealand. All this plus a debrief of the French Grand Prix, the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, a great Motorsport News Mailbag question and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of hot topics on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast this week! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the controversial subject of Shane van Gisbergen being blocked from racing in Trans Am. Who made the decision and why? The boys also reveal controversy over Supercars’ rookie testing rules following an outing for Broc Feeney at The Bend. The futures of the Newcastle 500 Supercars event and Wakefield Park Raceway are also on the agenda following recent announcements. AVL chats to IndyCar reporter David Malsher-Lopez to make sense of the Alex Palou saga in which Ganassi and McLaren both announced deals with the Spaniard for 2023. All that plus the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Link to buy tickets for the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend >> https://bit.ly/39RS6Xq Remember to use the discount code mentioned in the episode to secure 10% off the price of grandstand and General Admission tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast reviews all the action and big news stories from the Townsville 500. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus give their takes on the dust-up between Shane van Gisbergen and Anton De Pasquale, analysing the incident and the reaction. Hear also from SVG, who spoke with AVL following the Sunday action. The boys then dive into the weekend’s race format and call for a key change. They also chat about Will Davison’s future at DJR, Team 18’s efforts to replace James Golding, DJR’s move to find a new co-owner and why Super3 could be more attractive than Super2 in 2023. There’s also plenty of international headlines, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast explains the Superlicence saga that has thrown a Bathurst 1000 wildcard plan off-track. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus take you inside the confusing series of events that resulted in Bathurst builder Michael Anderson being denied the right to race in the October classic. The boys also discuss PremiAir Racing’s signing of James Golding, Aaron Seton’s Bathurst 1000 credentials and the merits of Supercars’ Super2 eligibility plan. There’s a look at the state of play in the Supercars title race as the midway point approaches and a review of the standouts and disappointments so far. Globally, the life-saving Halo and Ferrari’s race management were the talking points from Silverstone, while Scott McLaughlin did it again in IndyCar. A Motorsport News Mailbag question brings some interesting discussion around Shane van Gisbergen’s dodgy starts and the boys name their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast looks at the sudden mid-season shake-up at first-year Supercars squad PremiAir Racing. Why did Garry Jacobson suddenly lose his seat? And what’s the plan from here? Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle these questions as the situation continues to play out. The boys also look at the announcement of a new Formula Ford for 2024, highlighting the strengths and challenges of Motorsport Australia’s grand plan. Hear also from Aussie Porsche ace Matt Campbell following news he’ll be part of the marque’s Penske-run tilt at Le Mans glory. WRC reporter Tom Howard checks in from Kenya following a dramatic Safari Rally. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast delves into the hot topics from the Darwin Triple Crown. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the big questions over Chaz Mostert’s disqualification from the Saturday race; was the penalty too harsh, why was the appeal thrown out, and what happens next? The boys also look at Mostert’s thrilling win on Sunday, what impact the new tyre rules had on the action, Dick Johnson Racing’s resurgence, Shane van Gisbergen’s bold move on Will Davison and more. AVL meanwhile has some breaking news about a potential driver change at PremiAir Racing following a torrid Darwin and chats to Erebus Motorsport’s Brodie Kostecki about his NASCAR plans. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the world, including what to make of the Australian Grand Prix’s new 10-year deal and the surprise inclusion of Formula 2 and Formula 3. The Motorsport News Mailbag also gets the boys talking and they reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week. Link to buy tickets for the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend >> https://bit.ly/39RS6Xq Remember to use the discount code mentioned in the episode to secure 10% off the price of grandstand and General Admission tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus explain why Supercars teams will be throwing shade at Hidden Valley! The boys cut through the what, why and how of new tyre rules that includes a ban on teams storing their rubber in sunlight. There is also a look at the build-up to Supercars’ first-ever Indigenous Round and what to expect from the key teams in the Top End. AVL catches up with Will Davison ahead of the Dick Johnson Racing driver’s 500th Supercars Championship race start and gets the latest on his 2023 plans. Our hosts also put the spotlight on some controversial recent comments from Jamie Whincup, tackle a Motorsport News Mailbag question and reveal their Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast takes a look into the future. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dive into the unfolding Supercars silly season, outlining the main players in the driver market, which seats are already locked in and which aren’t as certain as they appear. The boys also talk Triple Eight’s Bathurst wildcard and hear from drivers Craig Lowndes and Declan Fraser. There’s a look too at what’s next for Triple Eight’s other Super2 driver, Cameron Hill, analysis of the latest shake-up at Walkinshaw Andretti United and the sudden change of plans for S5000. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the motorsport world, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Motorsport News Podcast: -   We unpack all the Supercars action from the Townsville 500 -   Cam Waters faultless drive and Tickford’s resurgence -   Jack Le Brocq’s birthday surprise and the battles on the other side of the Erebus garage -   The rise of Matt Payne … and the battles on the other side of the Grove garage -   The absence of ‘friendly fire’ between Ford drivers -   Old blokes in the Top 10 Shootout -   ‘The Accumulator’ strikes again -   The crowd… -   The boys also choose their Stars of the Week The Motorsport News Podcast is hosted by V8 Sleuth’s award-winning journalists Will Dale and Connor O’Brien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot to unpack on this episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus break down the weekend that was, from rain delays at Monaco to a ‘Swedish snake’ at the Indianapolis 500! Locally AVL puts the blowtorch on S5000 after its eight-car showing at Sydney Motorsport Park and questions its right to the Gold Star. In other local matters the boys look at Tony D’Alberto’s ‘Rick Kelly season’ in TCR, explain Michael Anderson’s Bathurst 1000 wildcard and hear from Dick, Steven and Jett Johnson about their historic Supercars laps together at Ipswich. Elsewhere Scott McLaughlin’s claim that Supercars is “full of backstabbers” raises eyebrows, while the Motorsport News Mailbag brings a debate over Daniel Ricciardo’s future. All that plus the latest news headlines from the world of motorsport, Castrol Stars of the Week… and AVL’s return to racing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is headlined by some breaking news on an extra entry for the Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus also break down the Winton SuperSprint, including those battles between Cam Waters and Shane van Gisbergen, and the winners and losers throughout the field. There’s more news to unpack too, with Sandown’s place on the 2022 Supercars calendar under threat and the category’s two-day formats coming under criticism. These hot topics plus all the latest motorsport news and results from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast features a massive Bathurst 12 Hour debrief. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus run through the winners and losers from the event and explain how Audi handed an advantage to their Benz rivals. Race-winner Kenny Habul talks about his connection to Peter Brock and Bathurst, purchasing property on Conrod Straight and his plans to do more racing at Mount Panorama. Craft-Bamboo Racing drivers meanwhile explain their unusual pit strategy that nearly won them the race. AVL and Stefan express some strong opinions on the regulations that must be scrapped for 2023, following a confusing weekend. They also discuss the mystery behind the new Ford Mustang and what it means for Supercars, and why Scott McLaughlin isn’t coming back for Bathurst. All that plus the Motorsport News mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and the latest news headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices