Grassroots Racing Podcast

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

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.