The Inside Line

It’s Bathurst week on The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop. We turn our attention to Mount Panorama as Kiwi Supercars star Jaxon Evans joins us thanks to Hydraulink ahead of the Bathurst 1000. Then Stephen McIvor and Jordie Peters break down the Great Race and preview the strong contingent of Kiwis taking on the Mountain this weekend.

The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop looks to the Rally of Whangārei this week! We catch up with New Zealand Rally Champion-elect Jack Hawkeswood, our special guest thanks to Hydraulink, as he closes in on the 2026 title. Plus, Willie Exton joins us fresh from his GT4 success across the ditch to talk about his latest achievements in Australia and what’s next.

It’s another action-packed episode of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop! Rising Kiwi racer Hunter Robb joins us as our special guest thanks to Hydraulink, talking racing, his journey so far and what’s coming next. Plus, Ronan Murphy is at the desk as excitement builds for the NextGen NZ Championship! We preview the season ahead, the big names to watch and what promises to be a massive summer o...

A huge episode of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop! This week, Kiwi motorsport superstar Brendon Hartley joins us as our special guest thanks to Hydraulink. We also dive into the HUGE news that the Race of Champions is coming to New Zealand this January, bringing some of the world’s biggest motorsport names to our shores. Plus, Nathan Pilcher joins us at the desk to talk all things Porsche En...

This week on The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, our special guests, thanks to Hydraulink, are Hayden Paddon, fresh from an outstanding second-place finish at WRC Rally del Paraguay! We’re also joined from the USA by Kiwi Motorsport team owner Garry Orton to talk about life racing Stateside, developing the next generation of drivers, and Kiwi Motorsport’s place in the international single-seate...

This week on The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, brings together two Kiwis making their mark on the international stage. Our special guests, thanks to Hydraulink, are Formula E superstar Mitch Evans, who joins us to talk about his huge move to the new Opel Formula E Team and the next chapter of his career, while Ben Stewart checks in from across the Tasman to talk about his season so far racing...

Episode 25 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop brings together two guests with plenty of stories to tell. Thanks to Hydraulink, Two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price joins us fresh from his latest New Zealand adventure at Rally Hawke’s Bay, where he was back behind the wheel of the GR Yaris Rally Cup car. Andrew Waite joins the show to share his insights from across the world of motorsport an...

This edition of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop hits the road this week, coming to you from Hampton Downs for the launch of the brand-new GRF-70. Our special guests thanks to Hydraulink are Kiwi Supercars star Ryan Wood, GR Meister Andrew Davis, and GAZOO Racing NZ Motorsport Manager Nico Caillol, as we dive into Toyota’s latest race car and what it means for the future of motorsport in New Z...

Episode 22 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! Kiwi Moto3 star Cormac Buchanan joins us as our BEL Energy Guest to talk about life racing on the world stage and his 2026 season so far. Then, Kiwi rally ace Ari Pettigrew joins the show to take us behind the scenes of his latest project - building and developing a Porsche 911 rally car and taking it to the stages. Plus, as always, we wr...

This week on The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop, Toyota 86 Trophy Series winner Taylor Mitchell joins us as our BEL Energy guest. Kiwi motorsport journalist Simon Chapman from SpeedCafe also stops by to discuss New Zealand’s motorsport stars competing on the international stage. Plus, we look ahead to another big weekend of racing thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

This week on The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop, we catch up with international Kiwi star Chris van der Drift, our BEL Energy guest, to discuss his latest racing exploits around the world. We also hear from Paul Manuel as we reflect on the inaugural TA2 New Zealand Championship season and what's next for the category. Plus, we look ahead to another busy weekend of motorsport thanks to Creme Nort...

Episode 20 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! We recap a huge weekend of motorsport from New Zealand and around the world, including all the action from the latest round of the New Zealand Rally Championship. Four-time NZ Rally Champion Ben Hunt joins us as our BEL Energy Guest, while rising co-driver Jared Hudson shares his journey and ambitions in the sport. As always, we wrap up b...

We wrap up a huge weekend of motorsport, thanks to Mount Shop, recapping the standout performances from Kiwis competing around the world while also shining a spotlight on some fantastic racing action here at home. IndyCar star Marcus Armstrong joins us as our BEL Energy guest, before 2026 Elite MotorSport Academy Camp Winner Chris White reflects on his unforgettable week in Dunedin and what's next...

Episode 18 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is packed with stories from across the motorsport world. Jordie and Stephen wrap up the latest news before heading behind the scenes at the Elite MotorSport Academy in Dunedin, where New Zealand's next generation of talent is taking shape. International GT star Brendon Leitch joins as our BEL Energy Guest to discuss his career journey, the obstacl...

Episode 17 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here, and it's a milestone edition as we announce our exciting new home on TVNZ+, bringing New Zealand's fastest-growing motorsport podcast to an even bigger audience. Our BEL Energy guest is Kiwi Formula 3 star Louis Sharp, who joins us to discuss his season on the Road to Formula 1. Plus, renowned motorsport commentator Jonathan Green looks b...

Thanks to Mount Shop, Stephen McIvor wraps up the weekend that was across New Zealand and international motorsport. Our BEL Energy guests are Supercars hopeful Ayrton Hodson following his latest round at Darwin and New Zealand Formula Ford's Shane Drake, who join the show to discuss Rodin Cars' massive $400,000 investment into Formula Ford and what it means for the future of young Kiwi drivers com...

The latest episode of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! Jordie and Stephen dive into the exciting Rodin Cars Formula Ford to Formula 1 opportunity, exploring what this unique pathway could mean for two young Kiwi racers chasing the ultimate dream. Our BEL Energy guest is Supercars star Andre Heimgartner, who joins the show ahead of this weekend's Darwin Triple Crown to discuss his seas...

This week on The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, we wrap up another action-packed weekend of motorsport from New Zealand and around the world. Our BEL Energy guests are two Kiwi stars heading to the world's most famous endurance racing venue. Two-time Le Mans winner Earl Bamber joins us as he prepares for another shot at glory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, while NZGP winner Zack Scoular talks abo...

On Episode 13 of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, we wrap up another action-packed weekend in motorsport at home and abroad. Fresh off the streets of Detroit, IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin joins us as our BEL Energy guest to discuss his latest adventures in the United States, while NZRC Co-ordinator Blair Bartels drops in to review an epic Rally Canterbury and all the key talking points from...

Episode 12 of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, wraps up a huge weekend at the 2026 MotorSport New Zealand Awards Evening in Wellington, celebrating the people and performances driving Kiwi motorsport forward. Our Bel Energy guests this week are Jim Clark Trophy winner and Supercars star Matthew Payne, along with Lupp Trophy winner and New Zealand F5000 series winner Anna Collins, as they ref...

Another massive episode of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop as we recap another action-packed weekend across the motorsport world. Fresh off securing the inaugural TA2 New Zealand Championship, Caleb Byers joins us as our BEL Energy guest to reflect on a breakthrough season, what the title means to him, and where his motorsport journey heads next. We also sit down with Speedway legend Graham S...

Mike Hartley, the new CEO of MotorSport New Zealand, speaks to The Inside Line about his motorsport background, his role, and his vision for the motorsport in NZ.

On this week's edition of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop, it's another action-packed look at Kiwi success on the global stage.   An exclusive - MotorSport New Zealand's new CEO, Mike Hartley, in his first media interview since stepping into the CEO role in January. Hartley shares his early impressions, priorities for the sport, and his vision for building a stronger future for motorsport in...

Episode 9 of The Inside Line, thanks to Mount Shop kicks things off by celebrating a standout weekend on the world stage for Kiwi drivers, with impressive performances flying the New Zealand flag high across multiple categories. Jordie dials in from Rodin Cars as the Formula Ford driver prize test gets underway. This week’s Bel Energy guests feature two talents of New Zealand motorsport - Emma Gil...

We take a quick look ahead at what’s coming up this weekend, both around the world and across the country, so you know exactly where to keep your eyes for more motorsport action.