Pink Sheep Tales Trackside

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Meet amazing people who are dedicated motorsport volunteers in many different roles whether that be up close with the racing action as a Flaggy or in Race Control in the administrative positions. In our chats you will hear how their love of motorsport began, the path they took to become a volunteer and the unique adventures they have been able to experience because of their involvement. I’ll also introduce you to some of the drivers, both new and veterans on the track.

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Leigh Evans 11.03.2024 36:59

Leigh Evans is from a prominent motorsport family and has made a name for herself trackside at all levels of motorsport from grassroots to Supercars. Recently she was in Race Control and the Chief Flag Marshall at the Historic Racing Car Club Qld TTT weekend at Morgan Park. Leigh has been travelling Australia with her parents and partner for many years volunteering in numerous roles. Bathurst 1000...

Mary Caplet 22.10.2023 38:56

Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ Mary Caplet is a Silver Official and best known as a Clerk of Course and Chief Scrutineer at many events including Mt Cotton Hillclimb, Motorkhana and Khanacross. With over 30 years of motorsport involvement Mary has a wealth of knowledge to share and loves to do so. Mary had her voluntary service recognised by Motorsport Australia...

John Tait 17.10.2023 39:54

Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ This interview was recorded the Friday before the Bathurst 1000. We hope all the volunteers, including Berenice Stratton who was the Safety Car Communicator had a brilliant time! In this this interview, John Tait takes us back to when his love of motorsport began and has evolved over the years. John joined the military as a young man...

Phill Kustom - Photographer & Drag Announcer 26.09.2023 31:16

Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ Drag announcer, photographer, drag racer, Kustom Kulture enthusiast, owner of the famous Bombshell Babe and all round awesome dude! That’s Phill! Phill chats about how he got into the announcing role at drags and gives us tips on how we could get started as well. You can catch Phill trackside as a photographer, capturing those incredib...

Berenice Stratton - Safety Car 25.09.2023 27:28

Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside Berenice was a motorsport competitor prior to taking up volunteering roles. Over the years Berenice has performed in different roles including Scrutineering. These days though you can spot her, often with her husband Brad, in the Safety Car. Have you ever wondered why there is a Safety Car and what happens inside it? Well, wonder no more...

Annette Truscott - Event Secretary 25.09.2023 30:50

Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside Annette has been around motorsport since she was 16 years old and is a well-known woman trackside. Annette has worked her way up to Event Secretary and has been recognised by Motorsport Australia and clubs she has assisted for her dedication and commitment to her role. After many years volunteering, Annette is looking forward to a little...

Paul Clemens - Flag Official 25.09.2023 47:53

Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside Our guest this week is Paul Clemens. Paul has been the President of ZCar Club Queensland and Chair of the Inter Club Challenge Queensland, as well as a competitor on the track. ChallengeBathurst is dear to Paul’s heart and he has been integral over the years in pulling together volunteers and drivers for this iconic event. At the end of...