Full Credit to the Noise

Full Credit to the News takes a deep dive into the TRC negotiations that will shape the future of Supercars.Critical talks are underway between the series and its teams about how the expansion of the Supercars will be funded.If successful we could have 15 rounds by as soon as 2028. If not we could be stuck at 12 events for the foreseeable future.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack one of the most important topics facing Supercars as a sport.They also discuss Declan Fraser's future at PremiAir Racing, the fuel issue in Supercars and look ahead to this weekend's F1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Full Credit to the Noise is here to review a Townsville 500 that saw three Ford drivers stand above the rest.It was all about Cam Waters, Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne in North Queensland as the Ford trio scored eight of the nine podium spots on offer – and a win each.It was a tantalising preview to Finals at the halfway point of the season – but where was Triple Eight? Former Legend and AVL put the Townsville weekend under the microscope, play Credit or Shred It and much more in the latest episode of Full Credit to the Noise.Listen now! 

Our daily podcast is here to wrap up all of Sunday's Supercars action at the Townsville 500.Brodie Kostecki made good on speed he'd shown all weekend to dominate the third and final race for Dick Johnson Racing.He left series leader Matt Payne in his dust, while Cam Waters overcame a fuel miscalculation to finish third.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack the race and all of the news from on the ground in Far North Queensland.

Go behind the scenes of a fascinating day of Supercars action in Townsville with our Saturday daily podcast.The Matt Payne Train kept on rolling in Far North Queensland with the Grove Racing star executing a perfect race to score maximum points. His cause was somewhat helped by a slow stop for Brodie Kostecki, who ended up third behind a hard-charging Anton De Pasquale.Elsewhere there was team orders drama at Tickford, a furious Ryan Wood and another lacklustre showing from Triple Eight.Oh, and Barry Ryan is a rodeo clown now.All that and more in our Saturday daily podcast.

Full Credit to the News tackles the big stories breaking on the eve of the Townsville 500.There's been some huge staffing announcements in the Supercars paddock, starting with news that Walkinshaw TWG Racing team principal Carl Faux will depart after the Bathurst 1000.Grove Racing, meanwhile, has gone international again, signing an ex-Porsche data and simulation expert from Germany to bolster its engineering stocks.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus analyse both moves.They also chat about some very cool liveries that will be on track this weekend, give an update on Brodie Kostecki's fitness heading into the weekend and talk about a potential change to Supercars' parity trigger system.

Full Credit to the Noise is here to review a topsy turvy F1 British Grand Prix and look ahead to this weekend's Townsville 500.A record crowd packed into Silverstone over the weekend and were ultimately treated to a bizarre race with a flat finish.From Kimi Antonelli being robbed of not only a probable win but any points at all by another mechanical failure, to George Russell lucking into second place and Charles Leclerc breaking his win drought.Oh, and Max Verstappen's remarkable radio fury after a wing failure left him in the gravel.Former Legend and AVL delve into it all.They also look ahead to this weekend's Townsville 500, play Credit and Shred It and much more. 

Full Credit to the News debriefs the big stories of the week from Supercars and beyond. The post-Darwin fall-out rumbled on during the week, focussed on Brodie Kostecki's recovery ahead of the next round in Townsville.DJR has now issued an update, but is it all about a virus? Or is there another factor at play?Health issues have ruled Cam Crick out of his Townsville wildcard, with Aaron Seton set to receive an unexpected call-up for Matt Stone Racing.There's fresh wildcard news at Tickford too, while Bathurst is already in the news for reasons both good and bad.All that and more is unpacked in the latest Full Credit to the News.

Full Credit to the Noise is here to review the good and the bad from a scorching Darwin Triple Crown.It was a fascinating weekend in the Top End, from cool, wet conditions on Friday to sweltering conditions on Saturday that left two drivers on the sidelines.At the same time there was an impressive return to form for Cam Waters, an uncharacteristically low-key weekend for Triple Eight and a timely victory for Anton De Pasquale and General Motors.Between all that and much more there was plenty to talk about – and Former Legend and AVL do exactly that in the latest Full Credit to the Noise.

Go behind the scenes of a dramatic final day of the Supercars Darwin Triple Crown with our Sunday daily podcast. There was storylines galore at Hidden Valley starting with both Brodie Kostecki and Thomas Randle not starting the race.How did these super sub scenarios play out? And how did their replacements fare? Meanwhile it was a sensational victory for Anton De Pasquale – and didn't Charlie Schwerkolt love it!There was also Triple Eight tension, pit stop pain for Payne and much more.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack it all.

The heat was on at Hidden Valley as Kai Allen flourished and others faltered – our Saturday daily podcast unpacks it all.The unseasonably cool conditions of Friday were a distant memory on Saturday as the mercury hit 32 and put a lot of strain on man and machine.Kai Allen kept his cool with a dominant second career win, while Brodie Kostecki finished on the podium, but never got to spray any champagne, instead ending up in the medical centre due his illness and the conditions.He wasn't alone either, with Thomas Randle suffering a failed cool suit and requiring medical intervention after the race.They were just some of the storylines from an action-packed day – join Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus as they break it all down.

Go behind the scenes of a drought-breaking day of Supercars action at Hidden Valley with our Friday daily podcast.It was a weird old day in Darwin with the blistering heat replaced with mild, overcast conditions and even a bit of rain.The sky wasn't the only drought-breaker, with Cam Waters snapping his winless streak with an impressive victory.How did the race play out? And who were the winners and losers throughout the field?Our Friday daily podcast has it all covered.

Full Credit to the Noise is here to debrief a fascinating F1 Monaco Grand Prix and discuss the latest motorsport news from around the world.Monaco provided plenty of storylines headlined by Kimi Antonelli storming to a fifth-straight win.It was probably his most impressive so far and, with George Russell failing to score again, the teenager now has a hand on the F1 title.Former Legend and AVL unpack everything from this year's edition of "Winton by the sea".They also play Unders or Overs, Credit or Shred It and much, much more.Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the News delves into the big Supercars news of the week and looks ahead to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Supercars double-headers have been in the headlines this week with the series investigating a bold back-to-back plan in Western Australia. That could see Wanneroo open the 2028 season ahead of the new Perth street race – but is it really viable? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus have their say. They also look into a hybrid transport model being looked at for the New Zealand double-header as Supercars looks to abolish huge gaps in the schedule. Mark Skaife, meanwhile, teed off on General Motors and Team 18 during the week. Did he have a point? And then there's the jewel in the F1 crown, the Monaco Grand Prix – which has already provided some juicy news with Charles Leclerc signing a new Ferrari deal. A speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the Noise is here with all of the latest Supercars news and a host of hot takes from around the motor racing world. Former Legend and AVL dipped into the FCTTN to elicit some hot takes for discussion from our dedicated members. Racing backwards at Bathurst? SVG winning on ovals? Tickford switching manufacturers? There's some wild theories to unpack! The lads also dissect all the latest news, play Credit or Shred It and much, much more. Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Grubs and deception dominated the Supercars news cycle this week – Full Credit to the News delves into these explosive stories. Supercars referee Craig Baird found himself in hot water for comments made in mainstream media about Ryan Wood. Did Baird get it wrong? Was Walkinshaw TWG Racing's reaction justified? And where did the term grub even come from? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus have some very interesting insight into the matter. Meanwhile it turns out Matt Payne wasn't being entirely truthful about his wrist injury before Tasmania. But is that really good enough? There's also talk about Neil Crompton's position in the Supercars CEO race, expansion for Adelaide and more. A speedcafe.com podcast

From Symmons Plains to Indy, Montreal to Charlotte, Full Credit to the Noise unpacks the biggest week in global motorsport. It's been non-stop action across the globe with marquee races for IndyCar and NASCAR, the Canadian Grand Prix and, well, Symmons Plains. Even the humble Tasmania track provided plenty of storylines, such as fleeting Toyota dominance, a Broc Feeney masterclass and some radio work that would make Kyle Sandilands blush. At the Indy 500 we had a man on the inside, and by inside we mean in Scott McLaughlin's bus. It's a must-hear interview. And in Montreal? Well, things are heating up as the Mercedes drivers go to war. Former Legend and AVL delve into all that and more.

There was no shortage of talking points to come out of Sunday's Supercars action at Symmons Plains and we've got it all covered in our daily podcast. It was a Ford fightback in the 200-kilometre finale as Broc Feeney snapped a nine-race winless streak to lead home Grove Racing's Matt Payne and Kai Allen. Toyota's Saturday dominance was quickly consigned to history, while Anton De Pasquale and Jayden Ojeda were standouts for Chevrolet. But was the three-stop mandate a good thing for the racing product? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss all that and plenty more in the Sunday edition of the daily podcast. A Speedcafe.com podcast

Toyota dominance, Camaro resurgence and the Ford rollercoaster – our daily pod unpacks a fascinating Saturday at Symmons Plains. Two drivers looking to bounce back from a tough New Zealand swing enjoyed a stellar Saturday at the Tasmania Super440. First it was Chaz Mostert who won the opener, before Andre Heimgartner made it a Toyota double in the second race. David Reynolds returned to the podium and was left impressed by the Chevrolet parity changes, while it was an up-and-down day for the leading Ford crews. How did it all play out? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus take you behind the scenes of Saturday's action at Symmons. A speedcafe.com podcast

The Tasmania Super440 is officially underway – go behind the scenes with the Friday edition of our daily podcasts. It was a huge day of news and not just in Supercars. In fact it was the tragic, unexpected passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch that dominated headlines. Closer to home, the track action at Symmons Plains was overshadowed by Blanchard Racing Team's whopping $50,000 fine for a safety breach from Taupo in April. What happened? And why did the stewards come down so hard on the Ford team? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus have the answers. They also discuss the first two practice sessions at Symmons where, despite Ford driver Brodie Kostecki, the speed of the Camaros had tongues wagging. Have the new parity measures gone too far? A speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the News is here with all of the insights and early analysis on the ground at Symmons Plains. It's the eve of the Tasmania Super440 and before hitting the race track, a few Supercars stars found themselves on the footy field. Among them was Matt Payne, still sporting a bandaged arm from his mountain bike crash in the lead up to the event. Who has the best kick? And will Grove Racing's spearhead be fighting fit this weekend? Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus were there and have the answers! Meanwhile there have been some significant upgrades at the historic Symmons Plains circuit, while some of the most famous Supercars in history have changed hands in a multi-million dollar mega sale. A speedcafe.com podcast

The latest episode of Full Credit to the Noise is here with the latest motorsport news around the world and a preview of the Supercars Tasmania Super440. Supercars is FINALLY back with the early-season hiatus to be broken with this weekend's trip to Symmons Plains. Can Toyota keep up on the long straights? Will Triple Eight continue its Tasmanian stronghold? And will the parity changes to the Camaro make any difference? Former Legend and AVL take a look at what should be a fascinating weekend of action. They also discuss Max Madness at the Nurburgring 24, the frightening MotoGP shunts in Barcelona, strippers in Montreal and much, much more. Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com

Full Credit to the News breaks down the big news of the week including an injury scare in Supercars and SVG's massive NASCAR flex. It's Shane van Gisbergen week, the Kiwi dominating headlines in NASCAR after his stunning victory at Watkins Glen. His dominance has prompted questions as to whether he is the greatest road course racer in NASCAR history, something Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debate on this podcast. SVG's antics also prompt the question as to what happens next for Supercars stars like Cam Waters and Broc Feeney wanting to making cameos in NASCAR. Closer to home, Matt Payne has dodged an injury scare on the eve of the Tasmania Super440, while the prospect of a standalone Super2 round is another talking point. A Speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the Noise is here with the latest motorsport news from around the world. The F1 world is buzzing with talk that Oscar Piastri is a target for Red Bull as well as a short-term overhaul of the engine regs and a potential early comeback for Turkey. Closer to home there was GT World Challenge Australia action at The Bend as well as plenty of chat around Supercars. Former Legend and AVL also play Unders & Overs, Credit or Shredit and a lot more.

Peace in Supercars, hostility in parliament and V8s in F1 – Full Credit to the News has it all that and more covered. Feuds have dominated the Supercars news cycle this year, although there's been peace talks recently between Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood. So, has the hatchet been truly buried? Meanwhile the hostility is ramping up in the west with debate about the Perth street race leading to an MP being ejected from parliament for the first time in a decade. Parity has been another key topic of the week with GM undergoing aero testing at Queensland Raceway. And over in Paris, well the FIA has firmly set its sights on bringing V8s back to F1. Speedcafe's Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss all that and more in the latest Full Credit to the News. A speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the Noise is here with a detailed look at the Miami Grand Prix and a game of blind motorsport rankings. Formula 1 returned over the weekend, debuting its revised technical regulations under the gaze of Hard Rock Stadium. It was a pretty entertaining weekend of racing, one where Kimi Antonelli laid his title-contending cards on the table. McLaren was on song too, although it was Lando Norris that led the way ahead of Oscar Piastri. Is F1 fixed? Is Kimi the firm title favourite? Former Legend and AVL break it all down. They also play a game of blind rankings, Credit or Shred it and so much more. Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Full Credit to the News exposes the latest on the Perth street race, compares modern Supercars rivalries, previews the Miami Grand Prix and much more. While there hasn't been a lot of news around Perth Park, which Supercars hopes will open its season in 2028, it turns out that work in Burswood is well underway. Speedcafe's editorial director Andrew van Leeuwen saw it with his own eyes with a secret mission to the construction site this week – something he and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack in this latest news pod. They also talk Supercars enduro line-ups, with the field basically set, and discuss the annual reporting of Motorsport Australia's financials. There's a look inside Supercars rivalries, and how the likes of Broc Feeney vs Ryan Wood and Chaz Mostert vs Brodie Kostecki stack up, some exclusive detail on Triple Eight's big money membership program, a preview of the F1's return in Miami and much more. A speedcafe.com podcast

The search for a New South Wales Supercars street race is back in the news – and Full Credit to the Noise debates if the Central Coast could be a winner. There is local support to bring Supercars to the Central Coast which ties in nicely with Supercars wanting to add a new NSW street race to the mix. So, is the Long Jetty 500 really be an option? Resident NSW expert Former Legend has his say about it. Former and AVL also talk Stefano Domenicali gaslighting, play Unders and Overs and Credit to Shredit and read some letters from our Discord members. Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast