Behind the Sport Podcast Episodes
Hosted by Shane Lawrie and Brent Peters, Behind the Sport takes you inside the world of Australian motorsport.
Each week, Shane and Brent sit down with racers, teams, and industry figures for unfiltered conversations about life on and off the track.
From grassroots categories and karting prodigies to seasoned professionals, the show uncovers the stories, struggles and triumphs that fuel the sport we love. Fast cars, fierce battles, and plenty of laughs — this is your front-row seat to the people and passion behind Australian motorsport.
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This episode on Behind the Sport, we sit down with Western Australia’s rising star Mason…
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For Grant Johnson, motorsport is all about having fun. If he’s not having fun, he’s not going to race. So how did this late bloomer to motorsport end up competing in the V8 Utes series?
Karting, Hyundai Excels, Super 3, Super 2, Supercars, GT, Targa and so much more, he’s traded paints with the best of the best in Australian motorsport and he’s not done yet. Get an insight into what it takes at the top level and what his plans are for two snails and a Lambo.
A while ago we spoke with Ian Board from the Junior Dragsters here in Western Australia. We mainly spoke about the association, history of the sport and the various competitors in it. In this episode, recorded back in 2021, we very much focus on the family racing history and the future.
An avid indoor karter, which we won’t hold against him, he tried his hand at Sim Racing before finally stepping into an Excel, this week’s guest celebrated what a lot of people perhaps may not celebrate .. a 7th position!
Have a listen as Madison tells us about the step up from junior dragsters into a 2000 HP Funny Car and the history behind the family’s beloved Boston Strangler
Tayla Dicker comes from a family of racers but has forged her own path with her racing career. With a stint in Karts, Formula Fords and Excel Cup under her helmet she’s also appeared in the movie GO! where she was one of the stunt drivers.
Brock Boley gained himself a reputation as a tough racer in karting which carried on through to his WA Saloon Car racing. Now he’s taking a shot at the National TA2 circuit (COVID-19 pending!) while keeping his foot in WA motorsport.
Charlotte Poynting jumps in the guest seat for this episode of Behind the Sport to chat about her motorsport journey so far including a tale about her racing with Robby Gordon!
Season 2, the interrupted one continues and this week we swung the guest light around and shone it on Brent Peters. Have a listen to his story of motorsport and what he’s been up to all while managing to keep his wife happy with his purchases!
Ian Board from the Junior Dragsters in Western Australia joins us for a chat about everything Junior Dragsters, the cars, the competitors and more!
Fake American Denver Parker from Land Whale Racing team jumps in for a chat about motorsport, landing upside down in creeks and more. After starting in sprint events, motorkhanas and other entry level events, Denver finally stepped up his game with a 7 year build of a Nissan R33 with
Motorsport and Events Manager of the WA Sporting Car Club joins us for Episode 5 of Behind the Sport to discuss all things Marc and the car club. The WA Sporting Car Club owns and operates the Wanneroo Raceway circuit in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular feature on
Geoff Duckworth is this week’s guest on Behind the Sport. A late arrival to the sport yet he now plays an integral part in it. Have a listen!
On Episode 03 for Season 02 we catch up with Perth Motorplex manager Paul Trengove to chat about all things Paul, The Bend, Australian Prototypes and of course, The Perth Motorplex!