Torque N Power Podcast

On this weeks weekly wrap we cover off on Formula 1 from Spa, Supercars from Townsville and resale values of Supercars.

We wrap up this motorsport news and results - MotoGP from Red Bull ring, Supercars from Darwin and Formula 1 from Spain. https://www.autoone.com.au/

This is a huge episode where we catch up with Drag Racing sensation Emma Begley. Second generation racer Emma, pilots the 4000Hp Nitro Funny Car "Lets Boogie" for the Cowin Family. From starting out in Junior Dragster to one the top tiers of Drag Racing in the Cowin Family Dynasty, Emma has forged her way to become a mentor for young Australian fans and is a leading contender in the Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Car Series. https://www.outlawnitrofunnycars.com.au/ https://www.autoone.com.au/

Catch Nick and Todd at Targa South West 2020 as they catch up with some of the drivers from this event that takes place in Pemberton, Northcliffe and surrounding areas.

We wrap up this weeks Formula 1 from Silverstone and MotoGP from Andalucia Jerez Spain. For your chance to win an Auto One $50.00 Gift Card you must tune into Episode 091 -->> https://bit.ly/31pVX5I https://www.autoone.com.au/

On this episode of the Podcast we have a sit down with Stan Khose and James McDonald of the Australian Street Machine Federation (WA). We discuss the work the ASMF(WA) are doing with the Department of Transport WA and some of the issues they have identified in terms of vehicle modification applications. The ASMF(WA) have done significant work and research in terms of Modified Vehicles and their actual representation in terms of incidents in motor vehicle traffic accidents. If you are modifying a vehicle this episode is a must to tune into. We also catch up with Ross Tapper and David Smith who give us an official scoop on the release of TARMAC CUP SERIES and a preview into Targa South West.

Something a little different - we wrap up all the weekends Motorsport news separate from our main Podcast this week in our TNP - Weekly Motorsport Wrap 21st of July 2020. We chat MotoGP, Supercars and Drag Racing Rumours

On this episode of the Podcast we catch up with former Super Sedan Drag Racer and 02/03 WA Championship Winner Greg Carter. Greg has a unique perspective of Drag Racing given his background in one of WA’s largest building companies and how he has applied his business world experience to not only Drag Racing but his business - Pro Auto Service Centre. We also discuss our memories of the 2011 Westernationals and the build up to that event and to finish off Greg also gives us his views on how to invigorate Drag Racing for 2021 and beyond.

We catch up with Street Machine Hot Rod Editor and Street Machine Journalist Boris Viskovic. Boris is a well renown photographer and journo and has operated on a full-time basis since 2004. He tells us of his journey from IT industry to working for Australia’s premier Modified Motoring Magazine. We cover off on Formula 1’s first race in 2020 and how Ferrari and Renault already look to be struggling in a new post Covid world.

We discuss the Best Pushrod V8 of all time and Simon goes into the architecture of the Small Block Chev, LS and Cleveland V8 Motors.

This Podcast has everything, Renee Gracie, will her move to the Adult Industry be one that is frowned upon by the wider Motorsport fan? We catch up with David Smith of Targa West and gives an update on Targa events. “Three from TNP” brings a wide range of opinion on potential diamonds in the rough on cars from the noughties. We also announce our prize giveaway and how you can go in the running to win.

James McDonald of Shannons goes through the Shannons Motorsport Australia Championship Return to Racing with a newly released calendar. You can also watch this Podcast as a Vlog here - https://youtu.be/IPKr-FNTnrc

We were privileged to have Sam Scoutas and Victor Baralos of TheJET275 Operation Radial Freedom Show on this episode of the Podcast. This episode has everything – breaking news, future of Drag Racing, how drag racing progresses out of COVID-19 and off course Radial Racing. Sam and Victor are extremely passionate about the sport and on this episode, we go over some big news – immediate future of the Perth Motorplex, WSID upgrade, Calder Park news and a general discussion on how we progress through these uncertain times. FACT CHECK - On this episode we advised that the burnout competition still took place during WAW meets at the Perth Motorplex. This is in fact incorrect. For sometime now the burnout competition is held after racing is complete, removing any potential issues that may arise from race cars/bikes potentially collecting debris. We apologise for this error and thank those that have corrected us with this information.

On this Episode of Stories from the Garage we have fellow Podcaster Adam Ward from The Pod Filter. Adam has been around motoring and the modified car scene for many years and tells us of his many rides. In particular he tells us of his Mercury Comet Cyclone GT and many other rides. Make sure you tune into his Podcast as well #The Pod Filter

It’s official!!! NO FARE is officially a world record holder – the Quickest and Fastest road going Camry in the WORLD! We discuss this amazing feat. We also discuss the COVID-8 Radial vs the World and PRO275 event coming up in a week – is it too soon? Three from TNP is the best hero car from an Australian Movie – with some honourable mentions and we also discuss the Return to Race from Motorsport Australia.

On this episode of Stories from the Garage we catch up with Jake Dimovitis who tells of his 1975 Leyland Clubman Mini, 1957 Ferguson 35 Tractor, 1948 Deering McCormick W4 Tractor and his PT Cooper Shearer Plant. Jake has a keen interest in Farming Equipment and dedicates all of his spare time to restoring not only cars, but volunteering at the Bus Preservation Society and Agricultural Societies in WA. His dedication to such historic machinery is truly second to none and his is quite an inspiring story.

On episode 084 we catch up with Targa Wests Ross Tapper and David Smith to get an update on the evolving situation regarding this year’s calendar for Targa West. Both Ross and David have put together a revised calendar of some of the events and give us an update in terms of dates and revised formats. We also discuss the impact of Virgins potential departure from Supercars and give you another “3 from TNP” - the three best Privateers of all time. We also give our listeners an update on the Camry and what we got up to for ANZAC Day.

On this episode we catch with with Brendan Franklin who tells us of his HZ Kingswood which he commenced building when he was 14 years of age - and still has it today. He tells us the positive influence from his family and inspiration he got from neighbours and school friends. Brendan also runs #BecauseRacewar a Youtube, Facebook and Instagram Channel covering a range of drag racing.

On Episode 083 we practice a Podcast via Social distancing and discuss the world of Motorsport in a post COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the affect it has on Formula 1 and Supercars and just in case you were curious – no we are NOT following the Eseries. We also discuss the ideal WA road trip – what car, the ideal location and Simon tells us of some of his past road trips in a 400ci LX SS Torana and 302 powered Capri. We also summarise the WA Drag Racing season and cover all of the Champions and to finish up – the Camry is alive after a 2 year hibernation.

On this episode we are joined by international rallying and tarmac Champion Alister McRae. From one of the most well know families in motorsport Alister now calls Perth home and he stopped into the studio and had a chat with the guys from Torque n Power. From club rallying in Scotland, through National and International events in the UK and Europe, and on to Asia and the World Championship Alister used his skills, focus, dedication and determination to carve out a Professional career spanning some 25 years. These days he resides in Perth and runs the Driver Risk Management Centre at the Perth Airport.