The Motor Dream Podcast

In an era dominated by AI and digital design, handcrafted motorsport art continues to capture the hearts of collectors and racing fans. In Episode 58 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with Sydney-born artist Greg McNeill, the creative genius behind the iconic Bathurst 1000 event posters from 1988 to 1997. From his very first ARDC commission during a pivotal transitional year for the Great Ra...

In Episode 57 of The Motor Dream Podcast, we continue to celebrate the rapidly growing presence of women in Australian motorcycling by welcoming motorsport media powerhouse Kate Peck. Best known for hosting Network Ten’s RPM and fronting broadcasts for the Australian Superbike Championship and ProMX, Kate's high-octane career spans over 15 years. Long before her television success and roles as an...

On a special mini-episode of The Motor Dream Podcast, we catch up with our guest from episode 13 of season one, Todd Hazelwood, off the back of his second Bathurst 1000 win in the most dramatic of circumstances just 48 hours earlier. Having won his maiden Bathurst 1000 with Brodie Kostecki two years prior with Erebus Motorsport, the QLD based pair have now etched their names onto the Peter Brock T...

The 2026 Toyota GR Cup is shaping up to be the most competitive season to date, and with the penultimate round at Mount Panorama threatening to define the series, there’s no better time to sit down with the voice of the GR Cup: Brian Van De Wakker. Taking over the lead commentary role for the Supercars support program earlier this year, Brian is a widely trusted fixture in the Australian motorspor...

While the traditional road to Formula 1 often demands prohibitive budgets in European feeder series, Japan's flourishing motorsport ecosystem provides a fiercely competitive alternative. From Super Formula to the female-focused Kyojo Cup—which recently evolved into a tightly controlled, F4-spec open-wheeler category—Japan has become a vital springboard for rising international talent. In Episode 5...

Australia has a proud legacy of producing world-class motorcycle champions, but reaching the pinnacle of MotoGP requires young riders to make the ultimate leap: leaving home to prove themselves overseas. In Episode 54 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with 14-year-old Victorian prodigy Jackson Macdonald, who is doing exactly that. After trading local dirt tracks for MiniGP and spending two d...

Following up on our recent discussions about the incredible surge of women in motorsport, Episode 53 of The Motor Dream Podcast shifts gears to the two-wheeled world with rising Australian Superbikes star, Tara Morrison. Raised in Adelaide by professional stunt rider parents, Tara's lifelong passion for motorcycles has rapidly translated into a history-making career. Since her ASBK Supersport 300...

The pipeline of New Zealand driving talent crossing the Tasman to dominate Australia’s premier touring car series is the stuff of motorsport legend. From Jim Richards capturing the first Kiwi championship in 1985 to the modern supremacy of Shane Van Gisbergen and current points leader Matt Payne, drivers from across the ditch have amassed a staggering 229 race wins in the Supercars era. For a nati...

The landscape of motorsport is shifting gears rapidly. While female fandom and participation have skyrocketed globally—fueled by initiatives like FIA Girls on Track and the rise of the F1 Academy—significant stigmas still linger, particularly within the pit lanes and mechanical bays of top-tier racing. Enter Imogen Radburn, a force of nature who is actively dismantling those barriers by doing thin...

Cancer is a disease that refuses to discriminate, and almost all of us have been profoundly affected by its impact on a loved one, a friend, or ourselves. While advancements in medical research provide incredible hope and earlier detection, funding these life-saving breakthroughs requires immense support. In this powerful episode of the Motor Dream Podcast, we explore how motorsport and cancer res...

In this episode of the Motor Dream Podcast, we dive into one of Australia's most influential motorsport dynasties: the Ambrose family. The legacy began in 1973 when patriarch Ross Ambrose co-founded Van Diemen, which became the world’s leading Formula Ford chassis manufacturer. His son, Marcos Ambrose, carried the torch onto the global stage, translating early Formula Ford success into back-to-bac...

From the moment Colin Chapman bolted wings onto the Lotus 49B in 1968, aerodynamics permanently reshaped the landscape of Formula 1, turning visionary designers like Adrian Newey and Gordon Murray into motorsport icons. In this episode, we chart the incredible journey of Sydney’s own Dr. Sammy Diasinos, who turned his childhood obsession with F1 into a glittering international engineering career....

In this episode, we again explore the structured world of the Porsche racing pyramid, this time in the heart of the United Kingdom. The focus of our conversation features Aimee Watts, who is currently embarking on her second season in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB with Clean Racing. Since making her professional racing debut in 2025, Watts has garnered a popular following both on and off the tra...

From his 2014 debut in the Victorian Porsche 944 Challenge to the peak of the 2025 Carrera Cup Australia, Dylan O’Keeffe’s journey has been defined by grit and precision. Episode 46 of The Motor Dream Podcast tracks the dramatic shift in the 2025 standings, where a "disastrous" run for defending champion Harri Jones opened the door for O’Keeffe. After eight attempts at the title since 2016, the 28...

The 2026 MotoGP season is off to a scorching start, and we’re diving deep into a championship that’s shifting gears both on and off the track. To help us navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, we’re joined by broadcaster and content creator Renita Vermeulen. From her childhood traveling the world supporting her brother, MotoGP winner Chris Vermeulen, to her current role producing world-class co...

Motor racing is often defined by the relentless pursuit of technical excellence, where manufacturers and teams fight for every millisecond. However, the true heart of the sport lies in the personalities that transform a race into a spectacle. Australia has a rich history of producing "larger-than-life" characters—from the charisma of Daniel Ricciardo to the grit of Jack Miller—who balance fierce t...

Season three kicks off with a bang as we align with the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship at the Australian Grand Prix. This isn't just a new season; it’s the dawn of a revolutionary era. We break down the massive shifts in the sport, from the debut of manufacturers Audi and Cadillac to the radical technical overhaul of the cars. With a move toward kinetic energy recovery, red...

In the final episode of season two of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with a true titan of  Australian motorsport: Tim Schenken. From his early days winning the 1964 Australian Hillclimb Championship to his rise through the European ranks, Tim’s journey is the stuff of legend. As one of only six Australians to stand on a Formula 1 podium, a feat achieved at the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix with B...

Formula 1's media presence is now a global powerhouse, but it remains a sport largely reported on by Europeans. Meet Mat Coch, one of just two Australians following the F1 circus full-time—and Australia's only fully accredited F1 journalist. Traveling from his base on the NSW Central Coast to every Grand Prix for over a decade, Mat has been a respected voice, serving as Speedcafe’s resident F1 ana...

The 2024 Bathurst 6 Hour was a record-setter, featuring the highest-ever outright finish by an all-female team in Bathurst history. But there was another history-making moment courtesy of young rotary specialist, Maisie Place. This episode tells the extraordinary story of the Moruya-based builder and racer who, at just 14, bought her first race car and began building Wankel engines.  Maisie achiev...

This year's 47th Dakar Rally saw 806 competitors tackling the Saudi Arabian desert, with five Australians flying the flag, including eventual winner Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders and two-time winner Toby Price. Joining them was Mildura's Toby Hederics, who made his debut in the demanding Rally2 class with the BAS World KTM team. Hederics' goal was simply to reach the finish line in Shubaytah. He did tha...

It's a rare career move: trading a successful microphone for a driving helmet. While athletes often transition easily into broadcasting, few presenters, commentators, or actors manage a successful role reversal to become professional racing drivers. Yet, names like Paul Newman, Patrick Dempsey, and homegrown talents like Neil Crompton and Grant Denyer have done just that. Now, you can add Kezia Da...

This Sunday, the Repco Bathurst 1000 hits the track for its 68th running, and among the 54 starters are six eager rookies—the oldest of whom is this episode's guest, the two times and defending Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, Harri Jones. At just 26, Jones is making his long awaited debut at The Great Race for Team 18, co-driving with Anton DePasquale. Harri's journey has been one of consi...

For any driver, winning a prestigious event like the 24 Hours of Le Mans or the Indianapolis 500 represents the pinnacle of their sport. In the world of off-road racing, the ultimate challenge is the legendary Dakar Rally. In this episode of The Motor Dream Podcast, we speak with two American off-road heroes who have conquered the Dakar’s daunting dunes - two-time Dakar Rally winner Ricky Brabec a...

Amongst a plethora of podcasts dedicated to the world of Formula 1, there's one that stands out like a really sore thumb. A podcast whose hosts will do anything to avoid being relegated to their junior podcast, Visa Cash App Talking BS.It's the Reserve Drivers Podcast and on episode 35 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we get to chat one of the brainchilds behind this series - Melbourne based comedian a...