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Prominent Motorsport Australia official Kaye Callander joins the Grassroots Racing podcast to share her extensive journey through motorsport officiating. From flag marshal to race director, Callander highlights her key experiences at Bathurst, Adelaide, and the Australian Grand Prix and offers insights into her duties inside the race control tower, safety procedures and leadership.

Andrew Miedecke was, and remains, a prominent figure in Australian motorsport. From big dreams to big achievements, he created his own path in the sport that continues to this very day. Gaz and Daz caught up with him on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast, brought to you by Motorsport Australia. Grassroots Racing is a Speedcafe.com podcast

Victorian motor racing driver and lifelong motorsport enthusiast Phil Alexander joins Garry O’Brien and Darren Smith to share his story on the Grassroots Racing podcast, presented bby Motorsport Australia. Alexander reflects on his years behind the wheel, his passion for racing, and the experiences that have shaped his motorsport journey.

Henk van den Dungen is a revered Australian motorsport official with over five decades of service to our great sport. He received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for his monumental contributions to racing. But perhaps his greatest achievement was being invited onto the Grassroots Racing podcast. Gaz and Daz share stories in this revealing interview.

Grassroots Racing podcast, presented by Motorsport Australia, heads to Queensland for a special preview of the 2026 Leyburn Sprints. Hosts Gaz and Daz are joined by two of the event’s key administrators to uncover what is planned for this year’s running of one of Australia’s most celebrated historic motorsport events. The guests reveal some of the remarkable cars set to tackle the famous Leyburn street course, along with the star drivers and special personalities expected to appear across the weekend. They also share behind-the-scenes insight into the planning, organisation and community effort required to bring the annual event to life. From rare racing machinery and local heroes to the stories that have shaped the Sprints over the years, this episode captures the unique spirit of Leyburn. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering the event for the first time, this is your essential guide to the 2026 Leyburn Sprints.

The Winton Festival of Speed 2026 is setting the stage for a celebration of historic Australian motorsport and high-country culture, July 24 to 26. Event organisers have confirmed a healthy volume of registrations so far nearing 200, as WFOS26 prepares to welcome more than 350 historically significant race cars at the iconic rural circuit. Gaz and Daz caught up with two of the main men behind the Winton Festival of Speed for an insight into what fans can expect at this great event. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Les Walmsley has done a lot of car racing. And he has also done a lot for car racing off the track too. Gaz and Daz spoke to him for the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast.

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 Vee and Formula Ford, his surprise early start in the Bathurst 1000 and the highs and lows of Supercars racing. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

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

Perennial Victorian state racer Phil Chester chats with Garry O'Brien and darren Smith about his motorsport journey on the latest episode of the Grassroots Racing podcast. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

Openwheel expert Rohan Carrig speaks with Gaz and Daz about his grassroots racing career. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

From humble beginnings in Supersprints to driving some of the most revered race cars, Steven Lacey has a great grassroots story to tell Gaz and Daz in this episode. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast

He might be one of the younger guests we've had, but Christian Panchioni has a unique grassroots racing story. Darren Smith and Garry O'Brien talk to him about his past achievements, brushes with fame and what comes next for his racing career. Grassroots Racing – A Speedcafe.com podcast