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
Continue readingNew Porsche Program Partners
PORSCHE Motorsport Australia is proud to announce the addition of several new corporate partnerships to the ranks of those supporting the 2024 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship. BWT, Coffex and Moutai will partner with Porsche Motorsport Australia in 2024. The new partners join existing and longstanding supporters of Carrera Cup, including Carrera Cup title partner Paynter Dixon, Sprint Challenge and Junior Program title partner Michelin, Official Pro partner Equity-One, Official Pro-Am partner SP Tools, TAG Heuer, Mobil 1 and Amadio Wines. The opening round of the 2024 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship will be held at
Continue readingJones Smokes ‘Em
RETURNING champion Harri Jones has dominated in Melbourne, taking a commanding lights-to-flag victory in the season-opening Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia race at Albert Park. Jones was in a league of his own at the front of the field, winning by almost seven seconds, whilst top Michelin Junior Bayley Hall and Dale Wood fought their way to the final steps on the podium. The win for Jones breaks a long victory drought for Porsche Centre Melbourne Motorsport, whose last win came in March 2019 on the streets of Adelaide. QUALIFYING: Jones, Cook score first TAG Heuer Pole Awards of
Continue readingDavid Reynolds: On the Grid
It's David Reynolds at his David Reynolds best on life, the universe and everything - so you know that is worth listening to! Then there is a big Australian Grand Prix preview, plus the regular servings of Hots and Nots, which is Hot. Tune in with your Podcast player of choice or listen below. Spotify: Click HereApple: Click HereDeezer: Click Here
Continue readingHall to Compete Carbon Neutral
PORSCHE Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia contender Bayley Hall will go green in 2024 - and not just in the new livery of his McElrea Racing Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car. The Queenslander has become the first Australian driver to be verified 100% Carbon Neutral in 2024. It means he, under the 'CleanSpeed Racing' banner, will compete completely carbon neutral this year as he tackles his third full season in Australia's top one-make championship with McElrea Racing. Hall, 20, has partnered with Brisbane-based Environmental business, CarbonHalo, to assess his racing careers' carbon footprint, both on and off track. He has
Continue readingMildura Launches New Motorsport Strategy
Some of Sunraysia’s most successful motorsport exports will take centre stage for the official launch of the Mildura Regional Motorsport Strategy this month. The launch will take on place on Wednesday, 27 March at Powerhouse Place, featuring a panel of home-grown motorsport champions including, world ski race champion Chelsea Blight, V8 Supercars champion Rick Kelly, multiple Australian Top Fuel drag racing champion Phil Lamattina, three-time Australian Superbike champion Josh Waters and 10-time Australian Solo Speedway champion Leigh Adams. Tickets are free and can be booked at https://events.humanitix.com/mildura-regional-motorsport-strategy-launch. Mildura Mayor Liam Wood said the community, including local motorsport fans, participants and club
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