On The Couch With Hooly

On today’s episode we’ve got Australia’s international driving sensation, Jake Parsons, who is taking Japan by storm. We sat down with Jake and had one hell of a chat tracking his career journey across the globe. Here is a taste of some of the topics we got stuck into throughout the episode: Where has Jake been living/racing these past eight years?!? The BAD start in karts to racing the U18 Kartin...

On today’s episode we’ve got utes legend, Craig Dontas. These days he’s known for being a part of the Supercars landscape as the Head of Commercial Sales and Sponsorships. There was a little hiccup recording due to Hooly getting over excited but have no fear the episode goes beyond the hour thirty mark. You will hear about Craig’s racing career from start to finish in production cars, Stadium Supe...

On today’s episode we’ve got Sprint Car Hub founder and creator Toby Bellbowen. An incredible driver himself, Toby was tearing up the speedway tracks for over seven years before his career was cut short due to a medical condition. With an undeniable passion for sprintcars, we learn how Toby turned his life around, reinvented his career and kicked off the new wave of speedway content across Austral...

On today’s episode we’ve got the multi-talented race car driver and musician, Matt McLean. He has won numerous Australian karting titles, received the Mike Kable Young Gun Award for Super2 and this year is competing in the S5000 series. Now a former member of The Crookeds, Matt is throwing everything he’s got into his Supercars dream.  We were stoked to have the rockstar join us in the studio wher...

On today’s episode we’ve got the charismatic and entertaining Sprintcar driver Alex Orr.  This episode was absolutely on fire as we chatted for hours on spicy topics including:  Go-Karting as kids, plus why his Dad HATED it! Why and how Alex is working in the building industry Sprintcar HOT TOPICS: managing tyres, KRE engines + more Racing the Chili Bowl & one hilarious story Are drivers too r...

On today’s episode we’ve got Porsche driver Tom Sargent. We were fortunate to interview Tom before he set off for the US to drive for McElrea Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Series in 2023.  Tommy brought the banter and told us some hilarious stories both on and off track that you don’t want to miss including: Family life and growing up in Young, NSW Go-kart career including the UK...

On today’s episode we’ve got the legendary driver coach Tom Williamson. In this episode we cut the bullshit and hear it straight from Tom on all things racing, including: Tom’s life growing up and racing career before coaching Why and how coaching became a career? Fuck ego! Accepting when you’re wrong.  Why Formula Ford is so crucial in any drivers career Karting AU vs NSW + club level (It’s a shi...

On today’s episode we’ve got the charismatic TCR driver Jordan Cox. Jordan is well known for his successful racing career in TCR, including winning on a National stage.  In this episode we learned a lot about Jordan that had us laughing from start to finish including: Disdain for painted helmets. Sorry Lewis.  Early racing career before hitting the TCR circuit Drive to Survive for the ‘common folk...

On today’s episode we’ve got the infamous George Elliot to end Season Two with a bang. In our opinion George has to be one of the most dynamic and charismatic characters motorsports has ever seen. Known for his high octane lifestyle, George lives life on the edge.  Growing up on the outskirts of Sydney, he’s done everything from making a movie called The Crop, to becoming a best selling author of...

On this week’s episode we’ve got Supercars driver Cameron Hill. The Canberra born racer, grew up with an engineering background with the guidance of his father Colin. Cameron Hill is a former karting, Formula Ford and Porsche Cup champion, showing the world that if you have the passion you’ll go a long way in the sport. He’s also raced competitively in Toyota 86’s and Super2’s. Now Cam’s headed fo...

On today’s episode we’ve got rising star Nathan Herne who just headed off to the states with the epic goal of being the next Aussie to race NASCAR. Please note, this episode was recorded prior to Nathan announcing his drive with Steven-Miller Racing in the American Trans Am series for 2023.   Did you know there was a time Nathan competed in Tenpin bowling? Or how he woke up thinking he was dreamin...

On today’s episode we’ve got Super2 driver Cameron Crick. Cam is a born and bred racer with the adrenalin bug, putting his heart and soul into racing. Currently racing for Eggleston in the Dunlop Super2 Series, Cam is chasing the dream of one day racing in the Supercars main game.  This episode we learn about Cam’s upbringing, girlfriend Abbi’s NRLW career, family racing history, Cam’s career path...

On today’s episode we’ve got the Toyota 86 Gazoo Series Champion, Lachlan Gibbons. This episode covers everything from his latest series win at the Bathurst 1000, Toyota 86 Series rules and budgets, Hooly and Lachy banter over the old karting days including battles with mates like Dimitri, we learn ‘Old Mate Removals’ is not a pisstake and a very real sponsor, schoolies vs toolies, advice for gett...

On this week’s episode we’ve got sprintcar racer Sammy Walsh. A privateer, who’s grown up in the speedway scene his entire life. Sam is best known for having the fastest ever lap around Parramatta Speedway and having also won the local track championship at the same venue in 2019.  Get ready for a jam packed episode where we cover everything from family life, racing bikes, the ‘good old’ go-kartin...

On today’s episode we’ve got legendary sprint car driver Warren Ferguson, a privateer in the scene. Growing up in Granville, just around the corner from Parramatta Speedway, it had always been Warren’s dream to race 410’s. Warren has raced not only in Australia, but the United States also! A dream many aspire to.  Tune in to hear about Warren’s early BMX career, growing up alongside big family nam...

On today’s episode we’ve got legendary racing engineer Wally Storey, also known as the grandpa of the paddock. Wally is loved by everyone down pit-lane and boy oh boy in this episode, does he have some stories to tell.  Wally started his career racing in Formula Fords and decided it got too expensive to compete despite winning numerous races. So, what do you do when you’ve run out of cash? You hel...

On today’s episode we’ve got Chris Alajajian. Chris spent years chasing the Formula 1 dream, having raced in Australian Formula 3, A1GP, V8 Supercars, Mini Challenge and also becoming an Australian Production Car Champion in the process. Nowadays a family man with a wife and two lovely children, Chris took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us.  On the podcast we’ll learn about Chris’s aut...

On today’s episode we’ve got Garry and Braydan Willimington. Garry is an Australian Touring Car legend who has loved motorsports since he was a kid. Garry has had an incredible motorsports career having competed in twenty one Bathurst 1000’s as a privateer.  His son Braydan, has followed in his father’s footsteps racing in 410 Sprintcars, Speedcars, s5000’s and the TCR Australian Championship. Bra...

On today’s episode we’ve got Sam Young, who some of you might know from his YouTube Channel, SamYoung 4x4. Sam absolutely loves his Four-Wheel Drives and is an avid personality in the motorsports scene creating content that's a cut above the rest.  Known for his Naughty 40, we chat about his pride and joy, but please note this episode was filmed before it was stolen in Queensland last month. We on...

On today’s episode we’ve got Craig Woods, an avid Penrith Panthers fan and race car driver who races for Western Sydney Motorsport in the V8 SuperUtes. We will also learn Craig’s journey into racing including his time in Super Karts and Aussie Racing Cars.  A family man, Craig’s wife Claire and two children came along to watch. You might hear a cheer or two in the background! Being a tradie from a...

On today’s episode we’ve got the very talented Maisie Place who is making waves in the motorsports scene at only twenty-two years of age. Working as a determined young mechanic and competing in the state championships, she has recently started her own race team. Maisie absolutely loves her Mazda RX8’s and shares her hard work, dedication and passion to these beautiful beasts with us on this jam pa...

On today’s episode we’ve got Mark Attard, a chicken farmer from Sydney’s Hills District who loves to go insanely fast. Mark is also a husband and father, an avid supporter of the Manly Sea Eagles and the Ford Motor Company.  With a rich heritage in the Sprintcar scene, many of you might be familiar with Supreme Poultry Chicken being a feature at Parramatta in years gone by and recently at Eastern...

On today’s episode we’ve got Stu McCarthy. Speedway fans might recognise Stu’s familiar voice known for entertaining crowds at the old Parramatta Speedway and in recent months the new Eastern Creek Speedway and Sydney Dragway that sit side by side.  We spent some time getting to know the man behind the mic including his family ties in speedway with the Bell Bowen family and his chronic autoimmune...

On today’s episode we’ve got Chevy Olexienko, Chevy is a FMX rider who traveled all the way from Queensland to be here on the show today. He’s done some extremely cool stunts that some people could only dream of.  Many people are terrified of broken bones. Not Chevy. This future Crusty Demon, is pedal to the metal, launching himself off insane jumps to entertain crowds all over the world.  This is...

PART 2: WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD OTCHOOLY FANS! Hear the OTCHOOLY podcast raw and uncut from the mountain, as we venture into what is set to be one of the most memorable Bathurst 1000 events to take place, as we officially farewell Holden.  Hooly and Brooke wind back the clock to hear some incredible memories from past and present drivers, pit crew & fans alike. Enjoy the final day of racing as...