Torque N Power Podcast

On our first episode of "Stories from the Garage" we meet Michael Frost who tells us about his experiences in Melbourne in the late 70's early 80's and details the build of his HK Monaro from an era R&D was done in a library.

On this Episode we catch up with James McDonald of Shannons Insurance, Mark Greenham Targa Champion, Brett Wilkinson of Wilkinson Suspension and David Smith of Targa West at the penultimate round of Targa West Sprint events live from the Perth Motorplex.

On this Episode of the Podcast we catch up with Australian 4 time Top Fuel Champion Phil Lamattina. He tells us of his start in drag racing, family life in Robinvale Victoria, recovery from frightening crashes in 2007 and 2015, the Kellie Bettes era and the commitment it takes to become a leader in Top Fuel Drag Racing. This is an interesting insight to Italian family life on the farm in Victoria, from humble family beginnings to winning the top tier of Australian Drag Racing. In Podcast Notes - https://www.facebook.com/lamattinatopfuelracing/ http://www.lamattinafarms.com.au/

On Day 3 we cover Todds attempt at the hill climb in the TNP Mitsubishi Lancer EVO V. We also catch up with a number of drivers at the Albany Sprint for Day 3 of Racewars

This is the final installment of the Racewars 20 weekend. We wrap up from the studio the entire weekend with final placings and also cover off on the Westernationals.

We wrap up Day 1 of Racewars along with Tristan from WTFAuto. He gives us an insight to his operation and running a number of cars down for the weekend. While recording Eddy Tassone goes for it on the final pass of the day and goes 346Km/h to the 800mtr.

On Episode 079 of the Podcast we were honoured to have Ross Tapper and David Smith on from Targa West. They discuss the up and coming Targa Albany Sprint, Targa South West, Targa Bunbury and some big news in terms of Targa West. The rolling road show that has evolved over the years is now a major motorsport brand and is arguably the most widely well-known Motorsport event in Western Australia. While in the studio Todd and Nick cover off on NHRA Winternationals, Lights Out 11 and the Formula 1 2020 car releases. In closing we give a 10-minute response on Holdens announcement regarding their closure in Australia and why we felt sales diminished after the VF Commodore ceased production.

Racewars has grown to be one of Western Australia’s leading grass roots Motorsport event. Held in the amazing South Coast of Western Australia, Racewars has become Australia’s leading runway event showcasing the regional city of Albany. Returning for Episode 078 of the Podcast we have Event Director of Racewars, Jamie Paolucci and along with him, Race Director Dieter von Mollendorf. They discuss the history of this event, current records, competitors that are dialling in for the Vmax 1000mtr and, in short…… what to expect.

Well the great EV debate is here. We run the numbers and discuss the carbon footprint both EV's and petrol cars really have. While at it we also discuss the proposed changes to WA registration laws for vehicles over 30 years of age, chat regarding all the latest news from the NHRA, recap from Motorvation 34 and catch up with Jet car driver Ian Wood who will be participating in the Night of Fire Jet Car event at the Motorplex.

On Episode 076 we catch up with a legend of Australian Motorsport and motoring accomplishment especially in his home state of Western Australia - Rosco McGlashan OAM. In this Podcast interview we discuss his past and how Rosco McGlashan built on a passion to create a number of cars that have not only attempted World Land Speed Records, obtained the Australian Land Speed Record and have excited and entertained a generation of fans. Rosco (and crew member Barry Fitzsimmons) then gives us the complete run down on his latest incarnation - Aussie Invader 5R. Not only does he go through it's Rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, braking system but gives an in depth look into what requirements he will need to meet to gain the World Land Speed Record as he aims for 1000MPH.

On this episode of the Podcast we take a walk down memory lane for 2019. We give you our best interviews for 2019 based on our fans. Who will take the spot in the #1 place for the most downloaded interview of 2019? You will have to listen to find out!!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our listeners. This is our Podcast only Christmas Special. Nick, Simon, Todd, David N and David T all get together for a Christmas Podcast where we discuss the year that was. All the highs and lows from 2019. We also taste test some Bourbon kindly donated from our friends at WA Suspensions.

On Episode 075 we have Pro Stock winner from Atlantic Oils East Coast Thunder in Sydney Jason Hedges and Danny Selva. They talk us through the amazing win coming from the 9th spot in qualifying entering Q3 session, making the field and taking on the best in the nation as he worked his way through eliminations. Jason and Danny also talk about their humble beginnings in Drag Racing especially and also discuss the importance of branding in 2019 and some of the benefits Australian Companies can get from branding in Drag Racing especially in the top tier of Group 1 racing. We also cover off on the Formula 1 season and Lewis Hamiltons 6th Championship, can he equal Michael Schumachers 7 Championship Titles? We also chat about some big rule changes in 2020 for Supercars.

On Episode 074 we have another visit from Harry Haig, this year’s Street Machine Drag Challenge winner. He tells us all about his 5-day tour of Drag Challenge and his amazing win. He tells us of some of the stories and the comradery between his fellow competitors. This year he shared the Challenge with his son Corty in his V8 powered Corolla and had some stories to tell on this journey. We really appreciate Harry’s time in coming on the Podcast again. We also cover off on Supercars final event from Newcastle and Scott McLaughlin’s Championship win. Was the Social Media coverage between Sandown and Newcastle just a storm in a teacup? We cover off on the final NHRA event with a focus on the Steve Torrence and Cameron Ferre incident.

On Episode 073 we have Denver Parker back in the studio after his Championship win in the Street Car Racing Association of WA. He won this years Championship and gives us a run down on his plans for 2020. We discuss the fallout from COTA Austin Texas Formula 1 race and was Max Verstappen within his right to call out Ferrari as cheaters. Simon gives us a technical insight into the penalty handed out to DJRPenske #17 Mustang of Scott McLaughlin and Alex Premat at Bathurst 1000. We also give a rundown on the Sandown 500 and the huge 86 Toyota race crash. We also discuss ARG’s new Bathurst event next year, a wrap up from the Goldenstates from the Perth Motorplex and the permeations in the NHRA Championship that will unfold this weekend.

On Episode 072 we discuss Stevie Fast Jacksons $50,000 win in Radial vs the World at No Mercy 10. We also go over the Australian MotoGP from Phillip Island and of course all the unrest from the Gold Coast 600. We go take a sneak peak at the alleged facelift of the ZB Commodore, preview the Atlantic Oils East Coast Thunder and World Time Attack from Sydney Motorsport Park. The finish off we cover off on the new products to be released at SEMA in Las Vegas next week and Oscar Piastri’s Championship win in Formula Renault Eurocup.

On Episode 071 we discuss Marc Marquez’s 8 Ball Championship and his tussle with Fabio Quartararo. We also discuss the Japan Grand Prix and Charles Leclerc’s demise from a winning position. We also give a huge wrap up of the Bathurst 1000 and give us our views of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. We discuss the latest inductees of the Bathurst Legends Lane and some of the other interesting news in the lead up to Bathurst. The disaster of RM Sotherbys Auction at Monterey car week when auctioneer Maarten ten Holder got his 17’s and 70’s mixed up. We have some readers write and give us their thoughts on the S5000 debate. We also cover off on Khalid alBalooshi controversy and to finish up we summarise on the events that are coming up in the next month. m3wdtykv

On Episode 070 we discuss the fallout of the Russian Grand Prix and how on earth anyone could compare GWS with a Ferrari. We discuss the Aragon MotoGP and the dominance of Marquez once again. We discuss all things in the lead up to the Bathurst 1000 We have a huge difference of opinion over the new class S5000 which gets quite animated. Australian National Drag Racing Association have completed their calendar and we also go over Sunset Strip Nationals along with all things 400 Thunder. Todd caught up with Mitch Larner over the phone from Ireland and covers off on his latest event there. We also cover off on the Kenda Radial Riot and preview this year’s Street Machine Drag Challenge.

On episode 069 we have the entire team back in the studio. We cover off on Ferrari’s victory at Monza, the madness of Q3 and Marquez’s victory at the San Marino GP for MotoGP. We have part 2 of the Formula 1 in Schools interview with the students of Wesley College. We cover off on “Safety Car Gate” from Supercars at Pukekohe New Zealand and how it all went wrong. We go over the events and Aussie cars from Dragweek in the US. We also discuss the success of Formula E and their proclaimed revenue in 2019/20. In a Podcast first, we test drive one of Simon’s new creations in the form of a LS powered E46 BMW. This car is a 2002 2 door BMW E46 sporting Allfast’s new LS V8 6 speed manual conversion kit. This car takes us back to high school when 350 powered Torana’s ruled the road, but with power steering, air conditioning and modern handling. While talking high schoo,l we discuss the old days getting into Northbridge and how we would get the “killa” nightclub parking spots in Northbridge.

Well he is back, the Gonz that is, and he gives us his lens the latest month of Motorsport including an update on all things EV Racing with a little “Panic in Detroit”. We also catch up with the students of Wesley College who will be participating in the World Finals for F1 in Schools. We cover off on the sad passing of Anthoine Hubert at Spa and Jessi Combs at the Alvord Desert. There are some big changes in the Supercar landscape for 2020, the emerging growth of the ARG group and their takeover of TCM. We also cover off on Jamboree from Willowbank Raceway. While talking drag racing we cover off on Jeff Millers amazing 275 Radial run in his Bumblebee Camaro…..is he the next big thing????