A vastly experienced Motorsport Public Relations operator, journalist, commentator and photographer, Mark brings his unique angle to The Race Torque in both words and imagery. As well as serving as our key photographer on the ground at major events around Australia (and overseas), Walker will often chime in with his unique and pin-point sharp viewpoint of the racing world via the keyboard too.
News TRT Media Release March 27, 2024

Class Affair for Motors & Masterpieces

Australia's preeminent motoring festival, Motors & Masterpieces, is set to be a class affair when it launches at the Melbourne Showgrounds from November 22-24, with ten distinct themes for the celebration now confirmed. Over 300 cars and motorcycles are set to be displayed in distinct groups that reflect on the significant cultural settings and evolutionary stages of man and machine, showcasing the history of motor vehicles from their origins to the future. In addition to the curated selections, the celebration will feature an extensive assortment of display vehicles, creating a mesmerising spectacle that promises to captivate visitors and showcase the

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News TRT Media Release March 27, 2024

318 Entries Heading to Bathurst

MORE than 300 cars will compete against each other and Mount Panorama as a blockbuster Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour Easter Long Weekend draws near.  A total of 318 entries have been received across the 6-Hour itself and the six support categories that will entertain across the three days of the event this year. It's estimated that the competitors alone will bring more than 2,200 people into the Bathurst region this weekend via friends, family, support crews and more.  Click here to view the Bathurst 6 Hour entry list. Click Here for the full list of entrants across the support program. As well as

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Power Rankings Team TRT March 26, 2024

Power Rankings: The Australian GP

That was large - thankfully, we're here to break down the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix with the full Power Rankings treatment. Don't forget, we have separately Hot, Not and Whatted the Supercars section of the AGP experience - you can check it out here. ABOUT THE RANKINGS: The TRT Power Rankings are compiled by your nominations from social media and edited by the TRT editorial team. They’re designed to give a balanced, as fair as possible critical overview of those things that excelled and those things that struggled, at each event. It’s (mostly) a democracy, and what you nominate

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Power Rankings Team TRT March 25, 2024

Power Rankings: Supercars at the AGP

Supercars is back. Spicy racing, on-track drama, and a straight forward format saw some great racing from the Supercars on the Australian Grand Prix undercard - here we break it all down. Don't forget - this is a double-barrel week of Power Rankings, with the F1 side of the equation to be broken down tomorrow... you won't want to miss it! ABOUT THE RANKINGS: The TRT Power Rankings are compiled by your nominations from social media and edited by the TRT editorial team. They’re designed to give a balanced, as fair as possible critical overview of those things that excelled and

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Insight Mark Walker March 23, 2024

AUSGP: Notebook, 2024 Edition

It's back - the Australian Grand Prix Notebook for 2024, running through all of the things you might have missed at home, or missed at the track, because you were stuck behind 140,000 other people. Fenced Out After last year's track invasion, the AGP Corporation has employed a whole lot more security, and a massive quantity of additional fencing, which makes life incredibly difficult for marshalls and photographers alike (see: padlocked photo holes). The additional fencing absolutely made it harder to spectate, too. Merch Watch 2024 Caps this year come in at a standard $90, while the most expensive items

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Insight Dale Rodgers March 22, 2024

AUSGP: The Field from Turn 12

Each year we send The Race Torque’s Dale Rodgers to a corner on the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit to view the current crop of Formula 1 machines. Their strengths, the drivers who are pushing and the overall comparison of the ten F1 constructor’s latest offering. Turn 12 was the destination in 2024, the fast right hander leading into the final corners.  This year we have divided the field into three categories. The Ones to Beat, the Mid Fielders and the ‘Can Do Better.’ Now this is a preview after Friday practice so if it is turned on its head

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