Grassroots Racing Podcast

On this episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast powered by Motorsport Australia, Daz and Gaz take a trip down memory lane with Australian touring car icon Steve Masterton. A standout privateer of the 1980s Group C era, Steve takes us behind the scenes of his racing career – from battling factory powerhouses in his memorable Ford Falcons to the grit and passion required to take on Mount Panorama....

Prominent Motorsport Australia official Kaye Callander joins the Grassroots Racing podcast to share her extensive journey through motorsport officiating. From flag marshal to race director, Callander highlights her key experiences at Bathurst, Adelaide, and the Australian Grand Prix and offers insights into her duties inside the race control tower, safety procedures and leadership.

Andrew Miedecke was, and remains, a prominent figure in Australian motorsport. From big dreams to big achievements, he created his own path in the sport that continues to this very day. Gaz and Daz caught up with him on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast, brought to you by Motorsport Australia. Grassroots Racing is a Speedcafe.com podcast

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 s...

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...

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 podc...

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 or...

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