Torque N Power Podcast

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.

We discuss the SSC Tuatara claimed Top Speed record run of 331MPH and how the internet generated enough doubt over this record. We also discuss the immediate future of Supercars with the departure of Roger Penske and the demise of the Adelaide 500. We also discuss in detail the new IHRA Real Street Class - a must for all of our drag racing fans. We also discuss some movie replica cars on the market and is Lewis Hamilton the GOAT. Nick explains why he thinks so.

On this Episode we catch up with Targa West entrants, Paul Pernechele, Will White, Chris Caruso, Mark Cates, Brendan Anesbury and event winner Mark Greenham.

On this Bathurst 1000 Special Episode we cover the entire running of the 2020 Great Race. We give our lens on the entire weekend and our thoughts on some of the incidents and commentary over the 1000kms. Our favourite Drag Racing event was on the weekend as well - Sweet 16 and No Mercy 11 - we run through the finals from both events. While we are at it we cover MotorGP and how would Nicks XW go with a Turbo cast iron 250???? THIS IS NOT EPISODE 097.

On this episode we get a preview of Targa West from Ross Tapper and David Smith. They give away of few gems in this podcast so you don't want to miss this one. While we are at it we also catch up with Brendan Franklin of #Becauseracecar who attended Powercruise and gives us an update from there as well. https://www.targawest.com.au/ https://www.becauseracecarshop.com.au/

On this special episode of the Podcast we chat with Brand Content Director of Street Machines Bauer Media Simon Telford and Deputy Editor Scott Taylor. The brand name Street Machine is synonymous in the car culture of Australia since the very early 80’s. A true survivor in todays digital world, the printed medium of Street Machine Magazine is still a mainstay for car enthusiasts across Australia. This episode was truly an honour to share with Telfo and Scotty, figure heads of Australia’s most recognisable motoring magazine.

This is a special episode recorded live from Benzene Detailing for Australias Biggest Morning Tea. This Car SHow is a charity event for the Cancer Council of Australia where funds are raised for one of Australia's longest standing foundation. A number of sponsors assist in making this event happen - Benzenes Detailing Swissvax Australia & New Zealand Barbaro Brothers Quality Butchers Woolworths Silvan - The Spraying Specialists Bello Café Auto One Seadoo Sport & Leisure Racing Team Therapy on Wheels - Racing 4 Cancer You can still make a donation here - https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/johnnyielati

On this episode we discuss the true meaning of what constitutes a street car. We also discuss the state of Formula 1, with the departure of the last family involved in the sport what will the field look like now that Williams family has sold their interest in their team. We also review the MotoGP season so far, followed by Simon and Todd giving us an update on some of their projects they have been working on.

On Episode 093 we discuss the Supercars latest moves in 2020 amid calendar changes late in the session. We also discuss cars that became famous for the wrong reasons, NHRA's decision to ban all political advertising on competitors cars and Perths famous Zig Zag closure. Todd talks us through his Nurburgring driving experience from a few years ago and the inbuilt child carrying capabilities of the 1960 Corvair.