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Grassroots Racing Podcast

Speedcafe
Motorsport
Australian Motorsport
V8 Supercars
Karting
Formula Ford
Gender Representation In Racing
Sponsorship In Motorsport
Grassroots Racing
Bathurst 1000
Bathurst 6 Hour
Emerging Female Drivers
Bathurst
Bathurst 12 Hour
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge
Improved Production Nationals
Leyburn Sprints
Phillip Island
Porsche Carrera Cup
Oscar Piastri
Trans Am Series

The Grassroots Racing podcast is all about national, state and club level motorsport in Australia and New Zealand, celebrating the successes of those who compete at the grassroots level.

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Latest Episodes

Brad Vereker has raced a lot of race cars. We spoke to him about his grassroots racing story.

Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Jason Bargwanna grew up around race cars, but making it to the heights of conquering Mount Panorama was never a given. The passionate motorsport man recounts his journey of struggles and success with Gaz and Daz, including his rise through Formula Ve... more

Grassroots racer Chris Clearihan speaks with Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith about his racing and contribution to Australian motorsport

Garry O'Brien and Darren Smith grab Brad Shiels for a chat, known as one of the classic new generation of grassroots racers.

Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

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Recent Guests

Jason Bargwanna
Former Supercars driver, Grassroots Racing Podcast guest
Independent racer; former GRM/Larko driver
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Jason Bargwanna
Chris Clearihan
Former racer, Alfa Romeo sports sedan specialist, and multi-discipline competitor
Privateer racer, Alfa Romeo / Bowels specialist
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Chris Clearihan
Brad Shiels
Racing driver known for Ford/Rotary Fiat 124, AMAC Motorsport driver
AMAC Motorsport
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Brad Shiels
Phil Chester
Racer and promoter involved with Trophy Tour Victoria
MG Racing / Trophy Tour Victoria
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Phil Chester
Rohan Carrig
Racer with a multi-generation racing background; historic racing advocate
Independent racer, former Australian Formula Holden competitor
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Rohan Carrig
Steven Lacey
Multiple state sports sedan champion and promoter of the combined sedans at Bathurst.
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Steven Lacey
Christian Pancione
A talented young racing driver with extensive experience in karting and Porsche categories.
VCM Performance
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Christian Pancione
Mark Crutcher
Self-made racer and business owner involved in TA2 and Trans Am series.
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Mark Crutcher
Mike Henry
Technical Advisor at Blanchard Racing Team, with a rich background in motorsports engineering including Formula 1 and Supercars.
Blanchard Racing Team
Episode: Grassroots Racing: Mike Henry

Hosts

Darren Smith
Host/Co-host focused on grassroots motorsport, with a long-running involvement across episodes.
Garry O'Brien
Co-host and frequent presenter with deep involvement in grassroots motorsport discussions.
Gary O'Brien
Variant spelling used in some episodes, appears as a host with the same role.

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Grassroots Racing: Jason Bargwanna
Q: How did you transition from Formula Vee to higher levels like Formula Holden and Supercars?
It involved a mix of hard work, financial risk (including leveraging multiple credit cards), opportunities found through connections (e.g., Smithy and Spectrum), and a determination to advance, culminating in joining Holden's Young Lions program and later GRM and Larkham.
Grassroots Racing: Jason Bargwanna
Q: Where did it all begin? What's your very first memory of motorsport?
The guest recalls a family-centered upbringing around hill climbs and club racing, early experiences at Amaroo and Oran Park, and the spark of passion that came from watching the sport with family, which laid the groundwork for pursuing racing professionally.
Grassroots Racing: Chris Clearihan
Q: How did Clearihan transition from sports to car racing and later to other disciplines?
He describes a sequence of chance encounters and opportunities—from being discovered by a talent scout who steered him toward racing, to buying a Bowling Nagari and starting in Oran Park's Toby Looney series, to switching to Formula Ford and then into Group A turbo cars, all while maintaining a passion for the sport and building lifelong friendships.
Grassroots Racing: Chris Clearihan
Q: What was Chris Clearihan's earliest memory of motorsport?
Chris recalls being a 14- to 15-year-old in Griffith, sneaking into pits and watching racers like Max Stewart; those memories of witnessing the sport's physical intensity and the excitement stayed with him and helped spark his own racing path.
Grassroots Racing: Phil Chester
Q: What sparked your move from Formula Ford into MGs?
A combination of seeking a new challenge and meeting Andrew Watson who introduced Adrian Ackhurst; leasing a cup car from Adrian opened the door to MG racing and a broader involvement with the Victoria scene.

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The show centers on grassroots motorsport across Australia and New Zealand, with hosts and guests that span drivers, team owners, engineers, and organizers at state, club, and national levels. Episodes mix origin stories, racecraft insights, sponsorship dynamics, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about car prep and event culture. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on community, heritage, and mentorship within grassroots racing, often paired with practical advice for competing, securing sponsorships, and navigating the evolving landscape of regional motorsport. The podcast frequently features veteran racers and rising talents, offering both personal journeys and industry context that's useful for fans, aspiring competitors, and potential ... more

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1. Jason Bargwanna
2. Chris Clearihan
3. Brad Shiels
4. Phil Chester
5. Rohan Carrig
6. Steven Lacey
7. Christian Pancione
8. Mark Crutcher

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