Inside Supercars Podcast

Tony Whitlock continues our series of Drivers fathers this week with Eddy Mostert. You often see him at the back of the garage cheering on his son, but there is a lot more to the story of how they made it to the Supercars Championship, and we explore what it is like to see your Son have a horrific crash at Bathurst.

Tony Whitlock commences a series of discussions with Fathers of Supercars drivers, kicking it off with Dick Johnson, looking at 2018 for DJR Team Penske, Steven heading to his 2nd Touring Car Masters victory and his the 16 years Steven was in the Supercars series.

Tony Whitlock discusses the future of the Supercars Technical Department with David Stuart reflecting on his time in the chair and Adrian Burgess speaking about how he is looking at taking on the Technical Role. Brodie Kostecki talks about his Super 2 season, with 3 victories and 5th place overall.

Tony Whitlock talks to Ian Morellan from Nissan on how they view their involvement in Supercars. Charlie Schwerkolt discusses the transition to Irwin Racing. Ryan Walkinshaw looks back on the first year of the Walkinshaw Andretti United partnership.

Tony Whitlock talks to Phil Munday about his teams move into the Tickford family and how he is involved in the production of the Mustang panels. Dr Geoff Slater discusses his move to the USA to join the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team to work on their Weathertech Sportscar program.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss are joined by Tim Hodges (ABC Radio - Fox Sports) and Jorden Mulach (MotorsportM8 - The Supercar Collective) to look back at the 2018 season and how 2019 might be shaping up. 2019 Calendar and formats, should GC have been turned into a 500? Has moving Sandown to the end of the Pirtek Cup screwed up the Endurance Universe? Can the Mustang debut like the ZB did? If WAU develop the Camero, will T8 remain a Holden Team? Their thoughts on Nissans involvement in Supercars?

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell talk to the 2018 Supercars Champion Scott McLaughlin and team principle Ryan Story about what the championship means to them and what the future will hold with the Mustang coming on board.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the final weekend of the year and look at the winners from the Supercars Awards Night. Craig Lowndes discusses 1996 and his entry into touring cars reflecting on the differences now. John McGregor, Lowndes crew chief talks to Tony about his 8 years in Supercars and what it has been like working for Triple 8 and Craig Lowndes. Jack LeBroq discusses being the best placed rookie in 2018, his thoughts after his first year and how he is preparing for 2019.Matt Roberts is now the Team Manager for Tickford Racing, 13 years ago he was mechanic for Mark Winterbottom he talks about his feelings of Mark leaving the team and how they have grown up side by side in Motorsport.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell look at the McLaughlin - Van Gisbergen battle headed for Newcastle, meanwhile Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes will be having their own private battle for 3rd place in the Championship. And the Launch of Touring Car Racing Australia with a number of current and former Supercars Drivers. Scott Pye discusses his best season in the Supercars Championship and how he is now balancing motor racing with his own media company. Tim Blanchard talks about his retirement from full time racing, his highlights and what the future will hold for his driving career and his team.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the upcoming finale in Newcastle, Ryan Story (DJR Team Penske) provides an update on the progress of the Mustang following the teams two test days. He also discusses how the team is preparing for the Newcastle battle. Ryan also talks about the potential technical changes for 2019 and the likely hood of a 24 car grid. 20 years ago Bridgestone was announced as the sole tyre supplier to the Supercars Series, Kevin Fitzsimmons talks about what it was like to be part of the tender process and how it changed the sport.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell are joined by Tom Howard (Speedcafe.com) and Stefan Bartholomaeus (Supercars.com) to discuss the racing and drama on and off the track in New Zealand. Park in controversy, Wheel spin controversy, and should DJRTP have protested the decision? Retirements and driver changes, with the futures of Winterbottom, Stanaway, Caruso and Holdsworth yet to be confirmed. DeSalvestro commits to Supercars n 2019. and Who could be stepping up to the big show? Will Supercars run at 24 cars in 2019. How Hawkeye could improve supercars? Triple Eight teams champion - 9 times, can anyone ever challenge this? Can Scott handle the pressure ahead in Newcastle?

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the opportunity that drivers have with the retirement of Craig Lowndes and the reluctance of teams to remove their main driver, even when they are unwell. Paul Marinelli, Alan Gow and Chris Jewel provide their perspective on what the landscape in Supercars will be like post Craig Lowndes and who is responsible for creating the next superstar driver, is it the Championship, the team or the driver?

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss drivers going international and the success they have achieved along with the recognition it give the Supercars Championship. Adrian Burgess (Teckno Autosport) talks about his motor racing journey, how he came to Australia and his experiences in the Supercars paddock. Mitch Croke is Nissan Motorsport decal expert, he discusses how he started in motor racing and what it is like to design and decal supercars for the various events across the season. He also talks about the work ahead rebranding the team to Kelly Motorsport.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the 2019 calendar and how the changes will set the stage for the 2020 revolution. Vinnie Borgia (23 Red Racing) discusses how the transporter drivers will benefit from the calendar changes, how he started working at Supercars and what the difference is like now being in team land. He also talks about the emotion of taking 150 bales of hay to drought affected farmers.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell look back at an enthralling Bathurst 1000 and at some of the other notable stories of the weekend including mainstream media continuing trend to ignore motorsport. Craig Lowndes and Steven Richards discuss how they were able to overcome a weekend of power steering drama to take victory at the Mountain. David Reynolds and Luke Youlden share the heartbreak of dominating race day, but coming up short at the end of the day. Will Brown talks about his first experience at Bathurst and how he hopes it will set up his Supercar future. Warren Luff continued his podium success with back to back 2nd places, while Alex Premat talks about Team Penske in 2018.

Craig Revell and John Bannon wrap up the Top Ten Shootout . David Reynolds (Erebus), Jamie Whincup (Red Bull Holden Racing Team) and Anton de Pasquale talk about their flying lap. Kevin Fitzsimmons (Dunlop Motorsport) talks about the this years tyres and what he expects with the new brake package during the 1000. We speak to one of the men behind the Bathurst Hilton Dale Sudholz, about his years working on the spanners in the 60’s and how the most famous campsite on the Mountain began. Barry Ryan (Erebus) discusses the amazing qualifying by Anton de Paquale and how he is looking at this years race, following the success last year. And finally, Dean Fiore (MW Motorsport) talks about his success in the Dunlop Super2 250 minienduro.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell are joined by Mark Fogarty (Auto Action/Supercar Extra) and John Bannon (Supercar Extra) to preview the Bathurst 1000, will Triple 8 continue its Sandown Form? Are DJRTP able to respond to challenge set by Triple 8? Can Reynolds/Youlden & Erebus defend their Bathurst crown? and could we see some new faces on the podium? Barry Ryan (Erebus) discusses returning to the Mountain as the defending champions.

Colin Ford provides hourly updates on the 1998 AMP Bathurst 1000.

Australian Motor Sport Icon Bob Jane passed away following a long battle with Prostate Cancer. This week Inside Motor Sport looks back on his life and achievements with veteran Motor Sport Journalist Will Hagon and long time associate and Team Manager John Sheppard.

Colin Ford previewed the 1998 AMP 1000, Greg Eden discussed the 45 entries from around the world and Holden decision to include Russell Ingall and Greg Murphy in a Vectra. Austin Healey, NASCAR and Karting Support Races. Cameron McConville discussed his motor racing career from Karts to BJR Audi Sport Driver. The benefits of Karting as a starting point for any budding race driver and his success in GTP. Mark Adderton talked about life as a 2 litre privateer, from a Toyota Sprinter to BMW then Peugeot back to Toyota and in 1998 a Honda Accord. Didier Auriol talked to Duncan Payne about the upcoming Rally Australia while testing Neal Bates Toyota Corolla in Canberra. Didier spoke about how difficult the Western Australian roads are for the competitors.