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Tony Whitlock takes a closer look at one of the standout stories in Australian motorsport this season, the rise of young charger Kobe Williams in the Porsche Carrera Cup Sprint Series. It has been a breakout campaign, marked by speed, composure, and a level of race craft that has caught the attention of teams up and down pit lane.

Young Ballarat charger Joe Fawcett has stamped his authority on the Mustang Cup, taking out the Dark Horse Junior class across a fast, disciplined weekend at Phillip Island. Fawcett showed maturity well beyond his years, settling quickly into the rhythm of the Island and building speed with every session. His race craft was clean, confident, and decisive exactly what's needed around a circuit that rewards bravery and punishes hesitation.

Oscar Target has walked away from Phillip Island with a clear sense of where the pace is, where the opportunities lie, and what the championship fight is going to demand this season. Speaking after the opening round, he said the Island delivered exactly what GT racing is famous for.

Rookies Review at AGP Tony Whitlock speaks to the five Supercars rookies for a special post AGP edition of Inside Supercars, capturing the energy and pressure of their first appearance on the Albert Park stage. Fresh from the Melbourne SuperSprint, the group reflects on the intensity of racing in front of the Formula 1 crowd, the challenge of adapting to the fast and flowing layout, and the lessons learned across the four sprint races. Each rookie shares how the weekend tested their race craft, their confidence, and their ability to reset after every session. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

George Commins Winning the AGP Tony Whitlock sits down with George Commins, race engineer for Brodie Kostecki, to unpack a dominant weekend for the DJR squad at the AGP Supercars support races. George explains how the team found speed early, how they managed the changing track conditions across the four sprint races, and why Brodies confidence grew with every lap at Albert Park. Tony and George dive into the strategy calls that shaped the weekend, the calm approach inside the garage, and the satisfaction of converting raw pace into consistent results. George also reflects on the engineering teamwork behind the scenes and what this performance means as the championship picture begins to form. A detailed and insightful look at a winning weekend from one of the paddocks sharpest minds. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music

Larry Perkins Trophy AGP Wrap Tony Whitlock and James McCabe bring you a full wrap of the Supercars action from Albert Park, where the Melbourne SuperSprint delivered four fast and fiery races in front of the Formula 1 crowd. The pair break down Brodie Kosteckis dominant run across the weekend, including three race wins and the points haul that secured him the Larry Perkins Trophy. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Inside Motor Sport sits down with rising international talent Jordan Love, who joins Tony Whitlock ahead of the 2026 Adelaide Motorsport Festival. Love reflects on his journey from Western Australia's karting tracks to the world stage, the lessons learned across GT and endurance racing, and how those experiences are shaping his ambitions for the year ahead. A candid, fast-paced conversation with one of Australia's most versatile modern racers.

Inside Motor Sport recaps a fiery start to the 2026 Supercars Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park, hearing from the standout drives, early form guide, and the storylines already shaping the season. Then we look ahead to the opening round of Formula 1, fresh technical packages, and a hungry field set the stage for an unpredictable first Grand Prix.

Rookies Review at SMP The opening round at Sydney Motorsport Park gave us our first real look at the new wave of Supercars rookies, and in this episode Tony Whitlock brings them together for an honest, energetic debrief. Zach Bates, Jackson Walls, Jobe Stewart and Rylan Gray each sit down to unpack their first races of the year the nerves, the learning curve, the surprises, and the moments they'll be carrying into Round 2. From adapting to Main Game intensity to understanding the rhythm of SMP under pressure, Tony guides the four rising stars through what clicked, what didn't, and how they’re shaping their rookie campaigns. It's a raw, insightful look at the next generation as they take their first real steps into the championship fight. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Me

SMP Wrap The 2026 Supercars Championship is finally underway, and Round 1 has already delivered the storylines we expected and a few we absolutely didn't. In this episode, James McCabe and Tony Whitlock dive into all the action from the season opener, unpacking the standout performances, the early technical trends, and the teams who’ve hit the ground running. From the rookies making their presence felt to the established contenders signalling their intent, James and Tony break down what mattered, what surprised, and what it all means for the battles ahead. They look at strategy calls, pitlane execution, qualifying pace versus race day reality, and the first hints of how the 2026 pecking order might be taking shape. Whether you’re following every lap or catching up on the headlines, this episode sets the tone for a season that already feels like it's going to be unpredictable, intense, and fiercely competitive. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Pod

Today on the show, Bathurst 12 Hour Event Director Shane Rudzis unpacks the 2026 running of Australia's international enduro. It was a year defined by a deep GT3 field, a fiercely competitive Pro class, and a return to that classic Mount Panorama rhythm that fans and teams crave. Shane joins us to talk through how the event came together, the strategic decisions behind the scenes, and what it took to deliver another world class race on the Mountain.

Main Game Mindset with Zac Bates Zac Bates is ready for the biggest leap of his young career as he joins Matt Stone Racing for his first full season in the Supercars Main Game. After impressing through the junior ranks and showing maturity beyond his years in Super2, the Canberra-born talent now faces the challenges and opportunity of competing against the best in the country. Bates speaks candidly about the transition from development series racing to the intensity of the Main Game, the preparation behind the scenes with MSR, and the mindset he’s bringing into his rookie campaign. With the team continuing its upward trajectory and Bates eager to prove he belongs at the top level, 2026 shapes as a defining year. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC

Fresh from a commanding run at Mount Panorama, Mercedes AMG Team GMR have been crowned the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour champions, with Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier and Maro Engel delivering a composed, clinical performance that never wavered under pressure. Across a day defined by strategy, traffic management and relentless pace, the trio kept their AMG GT3 at the front of the fight, absorbing every challenge thrown at them as the race unfolded. From Martin's early-race precision, to Grenier and Engel calm execution through the chaotic middle hours, to Martin taking his chances in the final stint, the effort was as complete as it was convincing. In the aftermath of their victory, the three drivers reflected on what it took to tame the Mountain, the moments that defined their run, and how it feels to stand atop the podium after one of endurance racing's most demanding tests.

Jensen Engelhardt heads into the 2026 V8 SuperUtes season with a clear mission: turn promise into podiums and establish himself as a genuine championship force. After flashes of speed and consistency last year, Engelhardt believes he's ready to take a decisive step forward. In this preview, he reflects on the lessons that shaped his 2025 campaign, the off season work that's sharpened his approach, and why he feels the coming season represents his best opportunity yet to break into the front running pack.

Kate Harrington BRT 2026 Tony Whitlock discusses how BRT are changing the way they race, with new partnerships and a new driver for 2026. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Mark Dutton Triple 8 2026 Triple Eight Race Engineering team boss Mark Dutton sits down with Tony Whitlock to unpack one of the biggest shake ups in recent Supercars history: Red Bull Ampol Racing's move to Ford for 2026. Dutton reflects candidly on the frustrations and missed opportunities that defined their 2025 campaign, the internal soul searching that followed, and why the team believes a bold manufacturer change is the reset they need. He outlines the technical, cultural, and competitive implications of the switch, and why he's confident Triple Eight will continue its front running standards. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Reigning V8 SuperUtes Champion David Seiders isn&t interested in being a one season headline. In this interview, Seiders reflects on the season that delivered his V8 SuperUtes crown, and how it feels to roll into 2026 as the driver everyone is chasing. He opens up about the pressure of defending a title, the changes behind the scenes, and why he believes the best version of himself is still to come.

Mark Fenning DJR 2026 Mark Fanning discusses the changing roles at DJR in 2026. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Adrian Burgess Team 18 2026 Adrian Burgess talks to Tony Whitlock about moving into 2026 with Team 18 as the homologation entity for Chevrolet. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Nicolas Caillol Category Manager discusses the completion of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy across New Zealand. Which is now the best development platform for Forumla 1 in the world. Bruin Beazley talks about M-Tec Motorsports success at the New Zealand Grand Prix.