On Saturday, I met with several of the drivers and officials who were involved with the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association at the One Raceway (formerly Wakefield Park). This included the Historic Formula Vee Association and Historic Group N. It was a fantastic day - the first of the weekend. The interviews are all on the podcast page and available through all the … [Read more...]
Ep 128 The Gerringong Lions Motor Fest
On Saturday the 15th February the Gerringong Lions Club hosts their annual Motor Fest. Founded in 2017, the event had a difficult start thanks to bush fires, floods and then COVID lock downs, however they have bounced back with a very popular classic car, hotrod and supercar event. I speak with Keith Watson who is part of the Lions Club team about the event and what the … [Read more...]
Ep 126 The 2024 HSRCA Summer Festival
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 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...]