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The Grassroots Racing podcast is all about national, state and club level motorsport in Australia and New Zealand, celebrating the successes of those who compete at the grassroots level.
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Victorian motor racing driver and lifelong motorsport enthusiast Phil Alexander joins Garry O’Brien and Darren Smith to share his story on the Grassroots Racing podcast, presented bby Motorsport Australia. Alexander reflects on his years behind the wheel, his passion for racing, and the experiences that have shaped his motorsport journey.
Henk van den Dungen is a revered Australian motorsport official with over five decades of service to our great sport. He received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for his monumental contributions to racing. But perhaps his greatest achievement was being invited onto the Grassroots Racing podcast. Gaz and Daz share stories in this revealing interview.
Grassroots Racing podcast, presented by Motorsport Australia, heads to Queensland for a special preview of the 2026 Leyburn Sprints. Hosts Gaz and Daz are joined by two of the event’s key administrators to uncover what is planned for this year’s running of one of Australia’s most celebrated historic motorsport events. The guests reveal some of the remarkable cars set to tackle the famous Leyburn street course, along with the star drivers and special personalities expected to appear across the weekend. They also share behind-the-scenes insight into the planning, organisation and community effort required to bring the annual event to life. From rare racing machinery and local heroes to the stories that have shaped the Sprints over the years, this episode captures the unique spirit of Leyburn. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering the event for the first time, this is your essential guide to the 2026 Leyburn Sprints.
The Winton Festival of Speed 2026 is setting the stage for a celebration of historic Australian motorsport and high-country culture, July 24 to 26. Event organisers have confirmed a healthy volume of registrations so far nearing 200, as WFOS26 prepares to welcome more than 350 historically significant race cars at the iconic rural circuit. Gaz and Daz caught up with two of the main men behind the Winton Festival of Speed for an insight into what fans can expect at this great event. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Les Walmsley has done a lot of car racing. And he has also done a lot for car racing off the track too. Gaz and Daz spoke to him for the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast.
Brad Vereker has raced a lot of race cars. We spoke to him about his grassroots racing story. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Jason Bargwanna grew up around race cars, but making it to the heights of conquering Mount Panorama was never a given. The passionate motorsport man recounts his journey of struggles and success with Gaz and Daz, including his rise through Formula Vee and Formula Ford, his surprise early start in the Bathurst 1000 and the highs and lows of Supercars racing. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Grassroots racer Chris Clearihan speaks with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his racing and contribution to Australian motorsport
Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith grab Brad Shiels for a chat, known as one of the classic new generation of grassroots racers. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Perennial Victorian state racer Phil Chester chats with Garry O'Brien and darren Smith about his motorsport journey on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Openwheel expert Rohan Carrig speaks with Gaz and Daz about his grassroots racing career. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
From humble beginnings in Supersprints to driving some of the most revered race cars, Steven Lacey has a great grassroots story to tell Gaz and Daz in this episode. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
He might be one of the younger guests we've had, but Christian Panchioni has a unique grassroots racing story. Darren Smith and Garry O'Brien talk to him about his past achievements, brushes with fame and what comes next for his racing career. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Mark Crutcher had a love for the motorsport, but didn't enact on that passion until later in his life. He tells Grassroots Racing's Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his unique beginning and his plans with the emerging Trans Am and TA2 racing categories in Australia. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
From an early encounter with Speedway to the heights of Formula 1 and everything in between, Mike Henry has been a quiet, but very successful Australian motorsport achiever. He spoke with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his incredible and enduring career in the sport. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Dean Lillie is a man with endless talents in motorsport. From driving all different types of cars to engineering and more, the Victorian is almost the definition of a grassroots racer. Gaz and Daz talk about his career and love for the game. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast.
In a special edition of the Grassroots Racing podcast, Darren Smith and Garry O'Brien dive deep into one of Australian motorsport's most popular grassroots category – Improved Production. And on the eve of the annual Improved Production Nationals, to be held at Phillip Island this year as part of the Island Magic event, Gaz and Daz spoke to popular Victorian commentator Steve De Vries about the origins of the class and what the form guide looks like for the Island showdown. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Angus Fogg is one of New Zealand's greatest national-level motorsport racers. And if it has four wheels, there's a fair chance he has raced it. Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith spoke with Fogg about a journey that saw him race it all, including the Bathurst 1000. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
Geoff Emery is one of Australian national motorsport's most decorated drivers. He tells his story to Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith in the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast.
From karts to Formula Ford and Porsches, Courtney Prince has done a lot of car racing for a young charger. Gaz and Daz detail her story in this episode. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast
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