Mark Walker
Wrong Year, Wrong Name: The 1937 AGP
It was held in the wrong year and wasn’t even referred to as the Australian Grand Prix, but what we now know as the 1937 AGP from South Australia’s seaside Victor Harbor has grown in stature to become a landmark event in our motorsport history. Historic images with thanks to the State Library of South Australia In an asterisk for the history books, this 1937 event was actually held on Boxing Day in 1936, with it being known at the time as the South Australian Centenary Grand Prix, one of the many state government-backed initiatives as a part of festivities
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TRT Media ReleaseThe Doctor Returns
MOTO GP legend Valentino Rossi will return to the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour in 2024 for a second attempt at Australia’s International Enduro. After making a spectacular Australian debut on four wheels last year, Rossi returns as part of a strong two-car attack entered by BMW Team WRT, who have entered a pair of BMW M4 GT3s for the second consecutive year. Rossi will be joined in Car #46 by 2023 copilot Maxime Martin and new BMW M Motorsport factory driver, Raffaele Marciello. The sister car will be the same that finished fourth outright in the 2023
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Media ReleaseAustralian Sprintcar Champs Live and Free TV
Night Thunder – an Aussie Speedway TV tradition for decades, is delighted to announce that the award-winning production will cover the Australian Sprintcar Championship from Premier Speedway, Warrnambool Victoria - LIVE and FREE on 7plus. “We’re both grateful and excited to cover this event once again after last season’s Title coverage from Perth had rave reviews,” remarked Production EP – Dean Neal. “Special thanks to the Sprintcars Australia Speedway Australia and Premier Speedway for their courage and support.” “The team at 7Sport are very excited about this coverage and will wrap their arms around exposing it to new and old
Continue readingTaiwanese Porsche Pros Return
Taiwanese GT team HubAuto Racing, is thrilled to announce its return to the historic Mount Panorama Bathurst circuit, Australia, for the iconic Bathurst 12Hour event scheduled 16 - 18, February 2024. After a four-year hiatus from the Australian motorsport scene, HubAuto Racing returns with a determined aim to conquer the mountain with the Porsche 911 GT3R 992, drawing strength from past achievements in Australia and recognising the ongoing support of their fans in the country. “Clinching the 2019-2020 Asian Le Mans Series title strengthened our connection with our Australian fan base, who holds a special place in our hearts. Our
Continue readingQuick Merc Returns
Defending Allan Simonsen Pole Award winners and multiple podium finishing squad Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing are coming back to Bathurst in 2024. FRESH from claiming victory in the Gulf 12 Hours, the final round of the 2023 Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli, one of the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour’s most successful international teams has confirmed their return for the 2024 event. Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing will tackle their fourth edition of Australia’s International Enduro with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entry, in a bid to build on sustained prior success and target victory for the first time. The
Continue readingDJR Through the Years
Here is a pictorial walk down memory lane for Dick Johnson Racing fans, covering the years 2008 through to 2023. Which is your favourite car and driver? Hit us up on the socials @theracetorque! 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Images by Frank Hodak 2021 2022 2023
Continue readingPlanned Toowoomba Circuit Uncovered
For a decade, talk of a new high-quality motorsport venue located near the Queensland provincial city of Toowoomba has floated in the media. The Race Torque recently ventured up the Great Dividing Range to take a look at the prospective site and break down its pros and cons. The Backstory Talk of this venture first hit the headlines in 2014, with the plans tethered to the impressive Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport development, which opened in November of that year. It’s an impressive venture from multiple viewpoints - the airport became the first significant greenfield public airport since Melbourne’s Tullamarine replaced Essendon
Continue readingBrisbane’s New Motoring Showcase
The Brisbane Motor Museum is open for business, and we can confirm it is a must-have on your agenda when you next visit the Sunshine State. This time last year, we broke the news of the venue's opening, with the two-level building located on Nudgee Road in Banyo, which uniquely runs a constantly rotating program of feature vehicles. Currently, the collection features a pair of themes: Stilvolle Deutsche and the Muscle Cars of Brisbane, with both showcases running through to the end of February, prior to new stock rolling into the slick display area. Below is a slice of the
Continue readingAustralian Speedway Centenary Celebrations
The Race Torque’s massive 2023 of motorsport rounded out on a high with the Australian Speedway Centenary, which was hosted at North Brisbane Speedway over two nights. Opening with the sidecars, the event was brought home on the second evening by the solos, with a world class field attracted to the event. The meet marked 100 years since the first recognised speedway bike races, which were contested in Maitland in December 1923, with the Aussie spectacle going on to take over the world. On a sweltering night, a big crowd converged on the 350m short oval at Mick Doohan Raceway,
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