Over the weekend of the 30th November and 1st December, the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW held their Summer Festival at Sydney Motorsports Park. I went along to day one to watch the action and to get a feel of the event. I last went in 2020 during the COVID period when attendance was discouraged by the State Government, so it was great to see the crowds … [Read more...]
Ep 125 Motors and Masterpieces Review
A few weeks ago, in episode 122, I interviewed ICJAG Concours Judge, Todd Gilmour, on what to expect at this Melbourne event. In this episode we review the event and discuss who won the ten categories of the show. There were some amazing cars on display but only ten could pick up the silverware - listen in to find out what cars won the day. Listen on the podcast page. … [Read more...]
Ep 124 Throwback to the Start!
Having spoken to many people about the podcast and it's own history, many were surprised to hear that there were so many episodes, granted there was a long gap between drinks! So it seemed like a great time to have a "throwback" - to the very beginning back in May 2008 - 16 years ago when I published episode #1. Here it is, the very first episode recorded on the technology … [Read more...]
Ep 123 The Australian Motor Heritage Foundation
I recently visited the team at the Heritage Foundation to talk about their work. As the Chair, Hugh King, was about to head overseas, he lent me a disc with interviews from 2021 that covered the topics I wanted to discuss. I have permission to share some of the audio here. This episode describes the raison d'être of the organisation which is to preserve important documents … [Read more...]
Ep 122 – Motors and Masterpieces
I speak with Todd Gilmour who as an ICJAG judge provides an update to the upcoming "Motors and Masterpieces" event to be held on November 22nd through 24th. Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale. Listen to the podcast here. … [Read more...]