Grassroots Racing 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

Scott Taylor is bold and gold. Starting his racing career later in life, the Queenslander has packed a lot into his journey is just a few years. Gaz and Daz caught up with Taylor for a frank chat about his love for cars, trucks and all things motorsport.

Born into a family of racers, Luke Youlden had little choice but to be involved in motorsport, and through the highs and lows in all manner of cars, he was ultimately rewarded with victory in Australia's mecca – the Bathurst 1000. Gaz and Daz help Luke tell his story in the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast.Grassroots Racing – a Speedcafe.com podcast

This episode of the Grassroots Racing pod with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith is a full-throttle tribute to one of Australia’s most iconic motorsport events – the Historic Leyburn Sprints. Held on the original site of the 1949 Australian Grand Prix, this event transforms the quiet streets of Leyburn into a roaring celebration of racing heritage. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

A grassroots racer in every sense, Beric Lynton is the next guest on the Grassroots Racing podcast, joining Gaz and Daz for a chat about his racing life – past, present and future.Grassroots Racing – a Speedcafe.com podcast.

Richard Craill is one of Australian motorsport's most recognised voices. He has called the sport's biggest races, and has been to the world's best races. Gaz and Daz dive into an engrossing chat with one of the local racing's good guys.

From the farm to fame – John Martin has been there and done that in almost every style of motor racing, both home and abroad. Gaz and Daz speak with Martin and delve into his very diverse and successful racing career.Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com Podcast

Born into racing royalty, but never handed the silver spoon. Ben Grice talks to Gaz and Daz on the Grassroots Racing podcast about the trials and tribulations that have led him to being a serious contender on the national motorsport scene.Grassroots Racing Podcast – A Speedcafe.com production

Gaz and Daz catch up with Ben Schoots – a man that simply following his heart and passion through grassroots competition who now finds himself competing in GT World Challenge Australia.

Gaz and Daz catch up with a man who has raced at the top and tail of Australian motorsport – Rod Wilson.Grassroots Racing Podcast – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Gaz and Daz bring you up to speed with the latest Grassroots Racing news, plus an extended chat with a long-time stalwart of Australian and international motorsport paddocks – Filippa Guarna.

Erebus CEO Barry Ryan is the latest guest on the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com Podcast

From racing Humptys to venturing overseas and playing a key role in some big deals within the sport ... Graham Moore is our guest on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast

From a grassroots beginning to forging a career as a sportscar ace, Peter Hackett and talks about his trials and tribulations on the motorsport scene

In the final episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast for 2024, Gaz and Daz speak with Steve Shelley - the man who has recently brought the newly-named ONE Raceway back to life.

Daz and Gaz grab Aussie sportscar racer Garnet Patterson for a chat about his racing – past, present and future.

Gaz and Daz grab West Aussie grassroots hero Grant Johnson for a chat about his past and present racing career.

Gaz and Daz speak with racer turned driver coach Oliver Myers

From HQs to Saloon Cars, enduros at Bathursts and more, Keven Stoopman has been a mainstay of the grassroots motorsport scene in Australia. Gaz and Daz catch up with him for a chat.

She was once a leading woman on the Australian motorsport scene, and part of a family of grassroots racers. This week, we speak to Lauren Gray.

In their 50th episode, Gaz and Daz chat with 1980s touring car racer Gary Scott.

He is one of the most capped administrator in Australian motorsport. He has had a huge journey through the ranks and now finds himself working for the FIA in Saudi Aradia. His name is Michael Smith and he is the latest guest on the Grassroots Racing podcast.

One episode with Bruce Garland was just not enough ... we needed a second! Hear some more fascinating tales from the off-road legend

In our second two-parter, Gaz and Daz speak with rally legend Bruce Garland

He is a true Grassroots Racer. His name is Matt Thewlis and he has some great tales to tell.

David 'Skippy' Parsons has enjoyed a long, successful and fun career in motorsport ... and he hasn't stopped yet! Gaz and Daz speak with one of the true good guys of Australian motorsport

Adam Macrow is part of one of the most enduring motorsport families in Australia, and he joined Gaz and Daz in the latest episode of the RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast

Here is a tale of one of the most talented grassroots racers that Australia has ever seen. Daz and Gaz speak with the legend Stuart Kostera in the latest episode of the RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast

In the second part of John Bowe's RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast, he opens up on his time in open wheelers and touring cars ... big and small!

John Bowe has competed at the top level of Australian motorsport, and won all of the big trophies. But his rise to the top included some hard grafting at the grassroots level. Darren and Gaz grabbed him for an extended chat about his career. Enjoy Part 1!

You may know Paul Zsidy from hanging around in the Formula Ford paddock, but his grassroots story runs much deeper.

National circuit racer Bob Middleton joins us to talk about his grassroots motorsport journey

Sports Sedan ace Kerry Baily joins us to talk about his amazing, everlasting grassroots racing career

Knows as one of Australia's best rally drivers, and now a media star in his own right, Dean Herridge is our next guest on the RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast

He is a grassroots racing journeyman. His name is Queenslander Jake Camilleri and he is the latest guest on the RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast.

This guy is such a Grassroots legend that he doesn't even need an introduction. Barton Mawer is the king of national-level motorsport

Part of a family of grassroots racers, Brett Youlden is this week's guest on the RaceFuels Grassroots Racing podcast