Inside Supercars Podcast

This week, Kevin Fitzsimons from Dunlop discuss the progress on the 2018 specification tyre and their plans for testing later this year. Chris Jewel (Velocity Management Group) discusses how he became a driver manager, what it was like to work with Jason Bright as he built his career both in Australia and the USA then becoming the General Manager of Britek. He also talks about how he worked with Scott McLaughlin managing him through the lower ranks to see him eventually join Garry Rogers Motorsport.

This week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell talk to Alex Rullo and Tim Blanchard on their seasons, how Alex is working with the team to develop his driving skills in the Main Game and how Tim was impressed with the fight in his co-driver Todd Hazelwood after their battle on track at Queensland Raceway.

This week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell talk to Alex Somerset HSV Chief Designer and Race Engineer on what makes a Supercar the closest and most competitive series in the world. How he came to Australia, and his first meeting with Ludo Lacroix.

Engineers Week, Red Bull Holden Racing Team Manager Mark Dutton talks to Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell about his success with Triple 8 race engineering, how the team has evolved and how they are working towards another Championship while developing a new car and engine. Chris Lambden also joins the team to discuss the end of the 5000 war and how the open wheel big banger revival will move forward.

Teams Week, Prodrive Racing Australia's Chris OToole join Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell to discuss how the team rebounded at Townsville and his motor racing journey. From building a Drag Car while a Mechanic at Coffey Ford to leading one of Australias leading Supercar teams. He also talks about his KL adventure and how he tweaked the FG-X during the homologation.

Driver week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell speak to Championship leader Fabian Coulthard on his year so far, where his racing dream started, how he is sharing it with his family and what he would have been doing if he was not a professional racing driver.

This week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell speak to Dunlop Super2 defending Champion Garry Jacobson as he prepares for his return to the track in Townsville and co driving with Jason Bright in the Mega Fuel Racing Falcon and continue the discussion with Ryan Story on how he gained a love of motorsport and then turned that passion into saving Dick Johnson Racing and merging Team Penske.

Engineers Week we speak a former Data Engineer now turned co-team owner Ryan Story about how the team has continued to perform across the first part of the season, and what Ludo Lacroix has been able to achieve since his arrival at DJR Team Penske in Part 1 of our two part interview. Then we find out how Dilan Talabani came from England working from companies like G-Force and Honda to join Supercars and his journey to Nissan Motorsport, how his relationship with Todd Kelly is developing and what he fells is the strength of Supercars over the other touring car championships.

Teams Week looks at Erebus Motorsport as they continue their rise in Supercars ranks. David Reynolds and Partner Co-Ordinator Bruin Beasley discuss the requirements on a driver to meet the needs of sponsors, how teams manage partnerships, where Erebus have a point of difference to other teams and what they have to offer, when social media can affect a driver, the roll the media plays in making or breaking supercars stories and provide new opportunities for teams.

Officials Week brings a mix of views with a management, race director and driver advisor all providing their perspective on Australian Motor Sport and Supercars. Eugene Arocca CEO of CAMS explains how they are rebuilding the offical ranks across the country, how Supercars achieved a points paying event at the Australian Grand Prix and how CAMS are managing to 5000 battle. Craig Baird explains that a Driver Standards Adviser is a driver advocate not a policeman and in his own colourful style how he looks at driver conduct on track *Language warning on this interview* then Australia's most experience official Tim Schenken talks about his recent health issues, his international role in Motor Sport and the succession planning for Supercars Race Director.

On Media Week, Stefan Bartholomaeus (Supercars.com) and Tom Howard (Speedcafe.com) join Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell to discuss The AGP becoming a points paying event, What is the dilemma for Ryan Walkinshaw and how to fix it, Why is the year considered a 2 horse race? Where did the others go wrong, The success of the wildcards, race formats, are they right now? What could be Supercars T20 format? How can Supercars make every race matter and a weekend comprehensible to the most casual observer?

With the DJR Team Penske HRT Red Bull battle raging in Winton Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell catch up with Scott McLaughlin after his 3rd straight win. How is the sport of Supercars is officially on the Market, PRA co-owner Rod Nash discusses how effective James Warburton has been as CEO, what sort of stakeholder partner would best suit the series and his view on heading back overseas.

Engineers Week with Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell finding out how Nissan Motorsports Blake Smith is helping Simona De Silvestro settle into Supercars along with how Michael Stewart from LDM manages multiple drivers in the seat of the number 3.

Language Warning - This weeks round table has strong language. Listener discretion is advised. On Team Week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell are joined current team owner Brad Jones and former driver and team owner John Faulkner as they discuss their views of Supercars in 2017.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell are joined by Tim Slade and Cam Waters to discuss this weekend's event in Perth, how their season is travelling and their journey so far in Supercars. We also look at the fantastic Newcastle Fan Day.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the weekend at Phillip Island which provided more questions than answers. Kevin Fitzsimons from Dunlop, explains how the investigation into the tyre failures have been undertaken and how many factors can contribute to the failures. Ken MacNamara from KRE Race Engines talks about how the Holden Gen 2 engine is progressing and what are the differences between a Supercar and Sprintcar power plant. Then Steve Chopping discusses how stewards arrive at their decisions, his experiences in the Formula 1 and 2 paddocks and if the egos are any different than in Australia.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell preview event 3 at Phillip Island. Tony Woodward, chief engineer for Tim Blanchard at Team Cool Drive discusses their season and how BJR will bounce back for the multiple crashes at Tassie. While Dave Stuart from Supercars explains what happened to Nick Percat brakes at the grand prix and how AP has worked to ensure this type of brake caliper failure cannot happen again.

Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell discuss the DJT Team Penske 1-2, Supercars big wet Tassie round, the Crash and how the Stewards worked through the result. It is Engineering week, and the team are joined by Erebus Motorsort General Manager Barry Ryan, to discuss the teams start to 2017, how they are reassessing their goals and what is the biggest difference between year 1 and 2 in Holdens.

On Drivers week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell look at what will make a successful season for Rick Kelly and Scott Pye. They also discuss how their engineering relationships are progressing, what a team is looking for when they chooses a co-driver, Simona de Silvestro progress and what to look forward too in Tasmania this weekend.

On Officials week, Tony Whitlock and Craig Revell talk to Mike Drewer, about his years working at the Adelaide and Melbourne Grand Prix, the strengths of the events and how one town embraced it more than the other. They also discuss how Clipsal 500 was established and if it should change dates. 20 years at Hidden Valley and the premier Australian Off Road Race The Finke Desert Race. They also look back at DJRTP success at the AGP, Tyres and SuperSprint Wild Cards.