The Work Area Podcast

Episode 70: WA TOP 10 DRIVERS! Join myself, Todd Waddell and Nick Rowe as we pick our top 10 drivers in WA this year plus we talk the Aussie Wingless Title, Aussie Late Model Title and QLD Speedcar 50 Lapper.

All sorts of stuff in this one. We jump around a bit but concentrate on the Maddington Toyota Sprint Car Series as well as wingless, late models, speedcars and everything else. Have a listen and let me know what you think.

Big guest line up on this weeks show with something for everyone. Track prep, wingless, speedcars, sprintcars and the 100 Lapper Late Model Nationals. This week we touch on everything. Featuring Mikey Rimmer, Keenan Fleming, Liam Spiccia, Steven Ellement and Beau Oldfield. Get it now, wherever you get your podcasts!

This weeks episode is all about Silver Cup and the Late Model State Title at the Perth Motorplex.  We have interviews with first time winner in the 410 Sprintcars AJ Nash as well as new WA #1 Kye Blight. We've also got wingless, speedcars, LS1 and heaps more. As usual, our man Nick Rowe calls in to do our awards at the end of the show. Enjoy!

This week’s episode is a real mixed bag. Lynk Australia’s Jake Robinson in studio. Geraldton for the 410 Sprintcar Series. Collie hosting the Street Stock State Title — Mick Hamon gets it done. Buddah parks it in victory lane in the Speedcars in ALbany for Graham Jones Racing. Speedway’s flying in WA right now and we break it all down. Phone calls from hometown hero Callum Williamson talking Geral...

I’ve gone rogue this week. Solo in the studio and doing it my way, with phone calls to Harry Stewart, Mikey Green and The Show to get their take on how it all played out. We dive into the Promoter’s Choice at the Motorplex, talk through the wingless sprint division, review the Australian Speedcar Title, and then break down the my favourite event - the Krikke Boys Shootout. There’s a few opinions i...

We’re back in the studio with Brodie Davis, pilot of the Q16, to talk through his career so far — where it all started, what he’s achieved to date, and what’s next on the roadmap. We also break down a huge weekend at the Barbagallo Nationals, covering all the talking points from across the classes. Cody Nash smacks them in the Limiteds, while Cody Turracchio gets it done in the Formula 500s. Plent...

A bit of everything in this week’s episode. We’ve got RBH Racing’s Justin Whittall in the studio, diving into his career so far and breaking down the key differences between racing in Australia and the USA. We also unpack everything that went down at the Australian Sprintcar Title, look at what’s been happening around WA, and preview what to expect from the upcoming Barbagallo and Krikke Boys week...

Post-race coverage from the 2026 Australian Sprint Car Title at Borderline Speedway. Post race interviews with: Jock Goodyer Luke Storer Todd Moule Lachie McHugh Jock Goodyer Dayne Kingshott Brodie Davis

This week’s episode I’m joined by young guns Cody and Bailey Nash. Cody fresh of back to back wins including a State Title win in the 360s, while Bailey has been stacking up podium finishes. We get stuck into everything we saw at this year’s Warrnambool Classic - who impressed us, who had big runs, and a few things that we didn't rate too highly. Then we turn our attention to this weekend’s Aussie...

This week on The Work Area Podcast, Dan Hartigan is in studio and Nic Rowe jumps on the blower as we break down USA vs WA Speedweek from start to finish. We cover everything - sprintcars, street stocks, wingless, late models and speedcars - plus the talking points everyone’s still arguing about: traction control detection device dramas, Jason Pryde stepping up to save the show, and whatever’s goin...

Post-race interviews from the Speedweek Grand Final, recorded straight after the racing wrapped up. I caught up with Jake Robinson , Glen Beaton , Andrew Priolo , Dayne Kingshott , Damon Lyall and Matthew Iwanow to get their thoughts on the night and how Speedweek played out.

Episode 60 is stacked. Todd Waddell joins Kurt McKain in studio to break down everything we’ve seen so far from USA vs WA Speedweek and the High Limit International, including how it’s played out on track, standout performances, and what to expect heading into grand final night. We also run through the latest across: Sprintcars Speedcars Formula 500s Limited Sprintcars 360 Sprintcars Street stocks...

Post-race interviews and a little breakdown from the Merger Contracting Sprintcar Muster I caught up with some of the stragglers left in the pits to unpack how it all played out. Featuring interviews with: • Nicholas Rowe • Myles Bolger • Cody Nash • Joel Etteridge • Kris Coyle • Brodie Moller

We’re trackside after a huge night at the High Limit International, catching up with some of the key players from teams right across the pit area. Straight after the racing, we spoke with: • Jason Pryde – JPM Owner • Matt Cochrane – Crew Chief, Krikke Motorsport • Cole Macedo – Highline Motorsport • Brad Sweet – Landrigan Motorsport • Callum Williamson – Williamson Motorsport • Luke Oldfield – Pee...

Episode 59 of The Work Area Podcast brings together two key pieces of the puzzle - Brock Zearfoss behind the wheel and Brenton Puddey on the tools - for a relaxed but honest conversation about careers, pressure, and how opportunities really come together in sprintcar racing. We dive into Brock’s journey in the seat, the highs that make it all worthwhile and the low points that test you, and how th...

A monumental night in Australian speedway history. Dan Golding Racing's Kaiden Manders stamped his name into the record books, sweeping both blue-ribbon events – the John Day Classic Speedcar Feature and the WA Sprintcar Title – in a performance we may not see again for a long time. To break it all down, Kurt is joined in studio by speedcar ace Chris Dymock and wingless bandit Matty Fellowes. The...

This week we sit down with one of the absolute legends of the Perth Motorplex pits – Andrew Priolo. AP opens up on where he’s at in his career right now, what the next three months look like for him, and the goals he’s locked in on chasing. We also rewind through his journey so far, breaking down the highs, the hard work, and everything he’s achieved in speedway to date. Speedway, family, mates, a...

Daniel Hartigan jumps in studio with host Kurt McKain for a full breakdown of one of the biggest nights on the WA speedway calendar — the King of Wings. We cover everything: Formula 500s, 360s, Limiteds and of course, the mighty 410 Sprintcars. On the phone, Tom “Buddah” Payet joins us fresh off his South Australian Speedcar Title victory to talk through the weekend and what’s next. We also catch...

The biggest name you might not have heard of — Todd Waddell. One of the most dominant junior sedan drivers in Australian history, Todd went on to win in a Speedcar, a Sprintcar, and even stepped into Doorslammers. But that’s only half the story. After hanging up the helmet, Todd became one of the most respected Speedcar crew chiefs in the country, and now he’s behind the wheel again — this time le...

🎙️ Episode 54 – Westernapolis & WA Speedcar Title Review Show Guests: Keenan Fleming & Kaiden Manders Host: Kurt McKain – The Work Area Podcast It was a massive weekend at the Perth Motorplex as Westernapolis and the WA Speedcar Title delivered non-stop action! 🏁 Joining us in studio are the top two finishers in the Speedcar Title — Keenan Fleming and Kaiden Manders — breaking down their...

Episode 53 – Powerpalooza The Work Area Podcast kicks off the season with an absolute banger. Powerpalooza delivered one of the wildest nights we’ve seen — packed with action, drama, and chaos. From hard racing and DQ’s to massive penalties and rear-of-field starts, nothing was off limits. Host Kurt McKain is joined by Brandon Sharpe and Nick Rowe to break down everything that went down across all...

In this episode of The Work Area Podcast, host Kurt McKain sits down with 3rd place in last years MTSS and the quiet achievers of WA speedway — Taylor Milling and Glen Beaton from TM25. The boys might not chase the limelight, but when the helmets go on, they’re all business. They take us through a debrief of last season, the highs, the lessons learned, and what’s ahead as they prepare for another...

Host Kurt McKain sits down with Callum Williamson and Brodie Moller from Williamson Motorsport for a deep dive into one of Western Australia’s powerhouse sprintcar teams. From the highs and lows of last season to the big plans for the year ahead, the boys open up about what makes their operation tick — the behind-the-scenes grind, the goals that drive them, and how they landed Corey Day to pilot t...

Episode 50 – Kim Buswell A massive guest for a massive milestone. To celebrate 50 episodes of The Work Area Podcast, we’ve gone big — and it doesn’t get much bigger than Kim “Buzzy” Buswell. One of the most respected and recognisable names in Australian Sprintcar racing, Buzzy joins us for a deep dive into four decades of speedway, life, and everything in between. Across three hours, he shares the...