Episode 40 - Maisie Place

The 2024 Bathurst 6 Hour was a record-setter, featuring the highest-ever outright finish by an all-female team in Bathurst history. But there was another history-making moment courtesy of young rotary specialist, Maisie Place. This episode tells the extraordinary story of the Moruya-based builder and racer who, at just 14, bought her first race car and began building Wankel engines.  Maisie achieved a historic feat at Bathurst by solely building and preparing all three Mazda RX8s that started and finished Bathurst's Easter Enduro, highlighting the incredible talent that has propelled her to the top of the motorsport world. From her apprenticeship with a Mazda rotary specialist and mentorship from the legendary Allan Horsley, Maisie's dedication saw her racing in the RX8 Cup and taking her mechanical skills to global stages, including the Nürburgring and Watkins Glen. Now an ambassador for the RX8 Cup and running her own successful workshop, Maisie shares her passion for racing, her busy life juggling multiple categories, and her thoughts on the dramatic 2025 Bathurst 6 Hour. Get ready for an inspiring chat with one of the brightest talents in Australian motorsport, and find out what rotary icons make her ultimate dream garage. Follow Maisie on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Follow the RX8 Cup on Facebook and Instagram RX8 Cup Website: https://rx8cup.com.au/ The Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.au The Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDream The Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream #TheMotorDream