Let's Drive Together with Glenn Ridge

Glenn Ridge catches up with industry expert Chris Boribon to discuss the upcoming Motors & Masterpieces concours automotive show "A Celebration of Automotive Excellence" where over 200 meticulously selected motorcars and motorcycles will be showcased. Check out Car Show Melbourne - Motors & Masterpieces (motorsandmasterpieces.com) for more information including tickets and come and see the...

In this episode, Glenn sits down with Jeff Grech, the former Holden Racing Team V8 Supercar mechanic and manager. In his time at the Holden Racing Team, Jeff and the team secured six drivers' championships and four Bathurst 1000 victories. Jeff's passion for cars and motorbikes began at a young age, leading him to pursue a mechanic’s apprenticeship. He joined the Holden Dealer Team in 1982...

In this episode Glenn catches up with Scott Pedder, former Australian Rally Champion (ARC) and Australian Rally Hall of Famer. Scott has also competed at the highest level in the World Rally Championship.   A decade ago, Scott stepped back from the Australian Rally Championship (ARC) to focus on his role as CEO of the family business, Pedders Suspension and Brakes. He even served as CEO of the ARC...

Glenn speaks with one of Australia’s most celebrated race drivers, Craig Lowndes. Craig’s career began at just 15 in Formula Ford and Formula Holden before he made a name for himself in the Touring Car scene in 1994. With seven Bathurst 1000 victories and fourteen podiums, Craig is a legend at Mount Panorama! What many don’t know is that Craig’s passion extends beyond the tarmac. He and navigator...

This Podcast is with an inspirational young man who is about to live his dream of racing cars and hopefully becoming a profession driver,  Ben Taylor . In 2024 Ben with the help of his family and some very generous sponsors, will compete for the first time in the Porsche Sprint Challenge driving a 2018 991-2 Porsche Cupcar. Ben started his racing journey at the age of 14 and over the last 5 years...

This Month Glenn speaks with Custom Bike Builder Michael Catchpole. Dive into his captivating journey, from Targa Tasmania Rally driver to unique motorcycle rebuilds. Join us as we explore his love for cars and bikes - and uncover the art of transforming motorcycles into café racer masterpieces.

Glenn speaks with with up-and-coming twenty-one-year-old racing driver  Jaylan Robotham . Based in Melbourne, Jay started racing go-karts at 11 years of age and although too young to get a driver’s licence, at age 14 he was behind the wheel racing in the Hyundai Excel series. Since then, he’s competed in the Toyota 86 Racing Series, TA2 Asian Series, Thailand Super Series, National Trans Am Series...

Glenn speak with Mike Sinclair, Editor in Chief at carsales.com.au, overseeing all the content that’s posted on carsales, bikesales and boatsales. He’s a good guy to chat with to find out what’s happening in those areas. In this podcast we talk about electric vehicles, how they are selling here in Australia and the consequences of the recent High Court ruling against Victoria’s Electric Vehicle le...

Glenn catches up with Matt Hanson, former Australian Off-Road Champion and CEO of the  Dutton Automotive , owners of amongst other business’s, Dutton Garage and the Targa tarmac rally series. As a young boy he always had a dream to one day become the Australian Off-Road Champion, a goal he achieved alongside his navigator Leigh Wells. Matt talks about his love of Off-Road racing and how it’s mould...