Mark WalkerThrowback: Winton Shannons
The Shannons Nationals, now the Shannons SpeedSeries, has sure come a long way since 2010. Back 13 years ago, the second-tier platform rolled into Winton Raceway with a decidedly more low-key program than that which will greet race fans this weekend. The highlight category on the program was the Commodore Cup, which featured a pair of two-driver 45min mini-enduros, featuring drivers such as Lee Holdsworth, Paul Morris, Steve Owen, Ryan McLeod and more. The V8 Touring Cars turned out one of their best fields to that date for the category, with the schedule filled with a Production Sports Cars enduro,
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Team TRTDarwin Liveries Drop
Penrite Racing and Penrite Honda Racing have revealed their coordinating liveries for the Betr Darwin Triple Crown at a spectacular launch event in Melbourne’s CBD. Present for the reveal were Penrite Racing sponsors, media and team executives, including Stephen Grove (Executive Chairman), Brenton Grove (CEO), David Cauchi (Team Principal), as well as drivers David Reynolds, Matt Payne and Garth Tander. Australian Superbike rider Troy Herfoss revealed his similar bike livery, Penrite Racing also revealed their Indigenous driver's suits which emulate the designs on their cars. In collaboration with team partner Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS), the livery was inspired by
Continue readingThe Wild World of Offroading
This week, our mates at Unlabelled Photography have gone well and truly bush for 2023 Marsue Transport Make Tracks WA Bencubbin 400, a spectacular stop on the off-road calendar. Head over to their Facebook page and give it a like!
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Richard CraillLe Mans Museum
It would be hard to argue that motorsport museums can get any better than this. You can catch the full backstory in our Le Mans Diary #4 – Le Museum, by clicking right here.
Continue readingAussies in Le Mans & More
THIS week On the Grid, Richard Craill chats with two key Aussies on the ground at Le Mans - James Allen and Scott Andrews, plus Dale Rodgers catches up with the Speedway community at their night of nights, including Ron Krikke, Tim Hodges, Dennis Newlyn and Gavin Migro. Finally, Schibecs and Walker break down a massive week in F1, Indycar, NASCAR and more. It's a big one- tune in below or via your podcast player of choice! Spotify: Click HereApple: Click HereDeezer: Click Here Or listen on the Radio Show Ltd channel RS1 at 9pm (UK time) on Thursday nights.
Continue readingLe Mans Diary #4 – Le Museum
THINGS are getting busy at Le Mans as we count down to the commencement of track activities, officially, on Wednesday local time. The vibe is building and after what must have been 70,000 people attending the test day on Sunday even more people are rolling into the circuit now. Tuesday is packed – there’s no circuit activity however the official pit stop competition in pit lane keeps fans engaged. In the enormous ‘Village’ activation area adjacent to pit lane, every retailer is open and doing a brisk trade. The official stores are busy and relaxed and the gear is really
Continue readingLeMans Diary #3 – Le Pesage
IF THERE is one thing I'm stealing from this event to bring back home, it's Le Pesage - the two day extravaganza in the middle of Le Mans city where every single car, driver and team go through their mandatory checks prior to hitting the circuit. We have a simplified version back home - the Bathurst 12 Hour's Track to Town is as close as we come - but Pesage is much more involved, much more interactive and utterly fantastic. Loosely translated, Pesage means 'weighing' which essentially is the basis of all things scrutineering. DAY 1 DIARY - Road to
Continue readingThe Road More Travelled: Excels to Supercars
The ultimate challenge for any aspiring race car driver who aims for the top is picking the right path to be armed with the credentials to turn pro. Once upon a time, Formula Ford was the obvious route, it was the one-stop solution from karting – win the national title, get picked up a V8 squad, and you’re set for life. In more modern times, the options and paths have become more polluted and confusing. F4 came and went, then there is the Porsche pathway, which ultimately is perfectly suited to sending youngsters on a route to international sports cars.
Continue readingLeMans diary #2 – right car, right time
THE FERRARI 499P, the Scuderia’s return to top-flight Sports Car racing and outright competition at La Sarthe, has an underfloor that looks like it’s lifted directly from their Formula One car. The Porsche’s are stunningly detailed: the multi-coloured livery with nods to their most famous schemes of old adding a brightness to the already perfectly presented trio of 963s as is suitable for an outfit run by both Le Captain, Roger Penske, and Stuttgart itself. DAY 1 DIARY - Road to Le Mans The madhouse Peugeot 9X8, with it’s rear wing MIA and enormously sculpted and tuned underbody looks like
Continue readingRemembering Archerfield
This weekend will be a sad one for speedway fans, with Archerfield Speedway’s 44-year run as Brisbane’s premier oval coming to a close, with two big nights celebrating “The Last Race.” Situated adjacent to Archerfield Airport in the city’s south, for many years there has been speculation over the venue’s long-term future. Archerfield's fate was sealed at Christmas time with confirmation of its sale, although the current season was allowed to wrap up. This gallery was captured around the turn of the century, and since then, precious little has changed to the amenities around the 400m clay oval. The question
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