Torque N Power Podcast

It is rare to have someone skilled in two completely different fields and excel in both. This week on the Podcast we speak to an exception to that statement. Carl Cox is well known across the planet as a house and techno record producer and DJ. While forging a name in the techno world and he is also a well-known Drag Racing identity in Australia. He pilots a small block sub 7 second Ford Capri on a 275 radial and has run well into the 5’s with his Pro Mod Mustang. Along with Drag Racing the Carl Cox Motorsport label is building brands and unearthing grass root talent in Motorsport right across the world.

The team at Benzene Detailing Annual Biggest Morning Tea was on once again. Join with us as the crew at Benzene Detailing get together with friends and family and hold a morning tea to support the Cancer Council. We speak with Angela Ielati and Marco Pillera.

The WA Speed Event Series is an exciting grass roots motorsport series open to amateurs and new comers to racing. On this episode we meet with Series Coordinator Phil Morley. He tells us of his background in motorsport and gives us all the details on the categories and how you can participate in this exciting tier of racing.

On this episode we have cancer survivor Johnny Ielati in the studio. He tells us of his battle with cancer and how he turned his cancer battle into the inspiration to commence one of WA’s leading high end automotive detailer. Today Johnny runs Benzene Detailing and has built some amazing cars over the years. This is an episode you can not miss.

In this short episode we wrap up the week in Motorsport and Motoring - MotoGP, World Land Speed Record and The ESP Fairmont Ghia expected to exceed $300k. In the studio we have Simon Travaglini, Todd Brinkworth, Special Guest Johnny Ielati and Nick Dicembre

What a massive episode – we have all the crew in. We discuss Jack Millers MotoGP win, Eddie Tassones 6 second radial pass, the NHRA push to go EV Racing, Q&A time with some of our listeners, the release of the Ford Raptor X, Tony Stewarts push to go Top Fuel Drag Racing and Tamiya’s launch of a life size Wild One.

On this episode we speak with one of the most recognisable voices in the drag racing, modified and custom car scene in Australia. Richie Howlett has been a long-standing radio personality and has commentated at Summernats, Motorvation, Drag Racing events and Jet Boat Racing just to name a few. He is also well known for his work as a Car Show Promotor and is truly a gentleman in the industry.

On this episode of the Podcast we discuss the resurgence of Production Car Racing and in particular the Bathurst 6 hour. We discuss the media coverage and the coverage the event gained over the Easter Weekend. We also welcome #Becauseracecars Brendan Franklin along as new cohost to the Podcast. Also up for discussion is Sweet 16 4.0 from South Georgia Motorsport Park and a rare Nissan R32 GT-R comes up for sale – Todd gives us his insight to it’s potential value.

We are back in the studio and chat regarding the Toyota Landcruiser – where to from here and while we are at it we discuss Ferrari’s entry back to the top tier of Lemans and WEC Racing.

This is another big episode. We travel down south and cover the South West Indoor Motor Show from the Georgiana Molloy Anglican School in Busselton. There we chat with a number of entrants and discuss there amazing builds.

On Episode 106 - We chat with Clinton Wall in the lead up to the South West Indoor Motor Show, we also give a full wrap up of the 50th Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex, Todd Brinkworth gives a run down from the Targa West Albany Sprint, get the low down from Lights Out 12 and a quick brief from the CTech World Doorslammer Nationals.

On this episode of the Podcast we have Luke Nieuwhof, editor and proprietor of Dragnews Australia – the Australian Premier Drag Racing Magazine. We had Luke on back in 2018 but now living full time in the USA we thought we would get him back to discuss all things NHRA, Radial Racing, WA Drag Racing, Drag Challenge, and everything in-between (even the Super Bowl).

On this episode we catch up with Ross Tapper who was recently awarded the Order of Australia. We chat with Ross and what this accolade means to him. We also catch up with David Smith and get a preview of Targa Albany Sprint. Todd and Nick then discuss the up coming Formula 1, MotoGP and Supercar season for 2021.

It is not often we have three guests on the Podcast, all of whom represent a second generation of Drag Racing. On this episode we have Andrew Katavatis along with his wife Michelle (Adamos) and Andrew's Crew Chief James Rowland. Collectively they are an amazing second generation of drag racers representing over 100 years in the sport collectively. Andrew tells us of his journey from Modified into Nitro racing steering "The Beach Bomb". James also talks of the challenges he faces tuning a Nitro powered car. Michelle also gives us an insight from racing, commentating and writing, to now having a family and actively working on one of Australia's most formidable Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars. You can find more information on "The Beach Bomb" here - https://www.facebook.com/thebeachbombnostalgiafunnycar

In this Podcast we look back at some of our content over the 100 Episodes. In particular we relive the following interviews – John Zappia - 6 minutes, 6 seconds Luke Nieuwhof - 11 minutes, 12 seconds Jamie Paolucci - 16 minutes, 45 seconds Harry and Meghans Wedding - 21 minutes, 48 seconds Kelly Bettes - 25 minutes Our first outside broadcast (Benzene Detailing Cancer Council Fundraiser) - 29 minutes, 32 seconds Celebration of Motorsport (Tracey de Jager) - 32 minutes, 10 seconds F1 in schoolds - 34 minutes, 47 seconds Harry Haig - 38 minutes, 21 seconds Mitch Larner - 41 minutes, 46 seconds Episode 050 (we start a HEMI and an introduction to Todd Brinkworth) - 47 minutes, 54 seconds Anthony and Emma Begley - 52 minutes, 34 seconds BA wins Radial Outlaw - 58 minutes, 10 seconds Brett Stevens ANDRA CEO - 1 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds Brad Jones of Brad Jones Racing - 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds Dick Johnson of Dick Johnson Racing - 1 hour, 9 minutes, 4 seconds David Smith (Targa West) - 1 ho

This is the second part to the 2 part 100th Episode at the Shannons Gone but not forgotten Holden Show. • Claude Dalese - 2 minutes, 24 seconds • Marco D’Úlisse – 10 minutes, 48 seconds • Athena Burton – 15 minutes, 37 seconds • Bob Walton – 20 minutes, 21 seconds • Julian Scaffidi – 27 minutes, 37 seconds • Darren O’Neill – 31 minutes, 30 seconds • Josh Gilroy – 34 minutes, 08 seconds • Perth City Street Machine Car Club (Julian Scaffidi) – 35 minutes, 40 seconds • Martin Leonard Brett – 38 minutes, 36 seconds • Scott Whitsed – 43 minutes, 36 seconds • Allyce Ashcroft – 48 minutes, 26 seconds • John Romeo – 55 minutes, 22 seconds • Announcement of Gone but not forgotten winners – 1 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds • Closing of Podcast – 1 hour, 17 minutes, 1 seconds

It's that time of the year where we get together and celebrate the year that was with our special Christmas Episode. We chat live from Tassels Place Bar and Bistro with Nick Dicembre, Simon Travaglini, Todd Brinkworth, Pixelculture's David Turk and #Becauseracecar Brendan Franklin.

Well Episode 100 is here and what an honour it is to be part of the Gone But Not Forgotten Holden on through time car show held by Shannons. There was a collection of just about every Holden on display at City Motors in Leederville. Here is Part 1 of our 2 part 100th Episode - • Intro • Mike Safet - 14 minutes, 42 seconds • John Nolan and Robert Bailey – 18 minutes, 58 seconds • Craig Wall – 31 minutes, 47 seconds • Con Pismiris – 34 minutes, 40 seconds • Allan Little – 37 minutes, 58 seconds • Rod A Smith – 40 minutes, 21 seconds • Ana Krpan – 44 minutes, 03 seconds • Lee Watson (Beat the Heat) – 50 minutes, 07 seconds • Brendan Franklin – 56 minutes, 00 seconds • Mark Happy Williams – 1 hour, 01 minutes, 22 seconds • Jimmy Antartis and Rob Howes (88.5fm) – 1 hour, 10 minutes, 04 seconds • Finishes at 1 hour, 20 minutes, 12 seconds

On this episode we have Andy and Mick Kahle in the studio along with Warren Sander on Zoom. Andy tells of her battle with breast cancer and the inspiration she drew to build her second car drag car Mamas Toy – a Blown Hemi powered Mercedes CLK320 built by our co-host Simon Travaglini. Warren Sander’s late wife Terri was Super Street Australian Champion in 2010 and battled cancer from the early 2000’s but didn’t let it hinder her spirit. This is truly an inspiring story from both Andy & Mick along with Warren and we sincerely appreciate their time on the Podcast. Therapy on Wheels Website - https://www.therapyonwheels.asn.au/ Terri’s website - https://www.mamastoyracing.com.au/

On this episode we are joined by James McDonald of Shannons Insurance who gives us a preview to the "Gone But Not Forgotten" Holden on Through Time Car Show which will be held At City Motors in Newcastle St Leederville on the 13th of December 2020. While in the studio James also talks us through Shannons Club Website and the current online Auction they are running. We also cover off on Shannons Club TV and to finish off we also discuss Lewis Hamilton 7th World Title and Joan Mir's first World Title in MotoGP and Suzuki's first since 2000.