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Round 9 - Aaron Seton Wildcard Success Craig Revell catches up with the Queensland Raceways most successful wildcard Aaron Seton as he discusses preparing for the endruos with Matt Stone Racing, his weekend results and the Pre 500 test at QR on Tuesday with Zach Bates. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
The Ipswich Super440 leaves the championship picture wide-open after a weekend where Broc Feeney, Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown each made a compelling case for control but none walked away with undisputed momentum.
Round 9 - Ipswich Wildcards Craig Revell catches up with wildcard duo Bayley Hall and Ben Gomersall on Inside Supercars, as both young drivers reflect on a tough but invaluable Ipswich Super440 at Queensland Raceway; Hall impressed with his composure in heavy traffic and showed genuine pace when he found clear air, while Gomersall focused on completing all three races, learning how tyre life, longrun rhythm and midfield intensity shape a Supercars weekend giving both rookies a crucial taste of championship level racing and plenty of confidence to take into future wildcard outings. From the rac
Round 9 - Rookie Report - Ipswich Craig Revell wraps up the Ipswich Super440 on Inside Supercars with Rylan Gray, Zach Bates and Jackson Walls, who each navigated a bruising but valuable weekend at Queensland Raceway giving all three young drivers plenty to unpack as they shared their insights from a dramatic three?race Ipswich showdown. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
Aaron Love returned to Supercars Super2 and took the weekend victory, he talks about his desire to find a way back to the Supercars grid through the feeder series.
Round 8 - Rookie Report - Perth Tony Whitlock sits down with four of Supercars' rising talents on this week's Inside Supercars Rookie Review, diving into the learning curve, pressure and progress of their debut seasons. Zach Bates reflects on adapting to the intensity of the main game, Jobe Stewart discusses the step up in race craft, Rylan Gray breaks down his aggressive but calculated approach, and Jackson Walls shares how consistency has become his biggest focus. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
Round 8 - Perth Review This week on Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock is joined by Race Engineering Services' James McCabe to discuss the success of the commentary changes, how Penrite Racing is setting a new benchmark and Triple 8 returning to the top step of the podium. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
Inside Motor Sport Show takes a closer look at the Perth Super 440, where Matt Payne's miracle Sunday drive and Broc Feeney's Saturday resurgence lit up Wanneroo Raceway in front of more than 40,000 fans.
Round 7 - Rookie Report - Townsville Tony Whitlock speaks to the rising stars of the Supercars paddock in this week's Townsville Rookie Review, catching up with Walls, Gray, Bates, Seton, Goodall and Stewart after a bruising but valuable weekend on the streets of Reid Park. From breakthrough race craft moments to hard-earned lessons in tyre life, traffic management and survival in the mid-pack chaos, each rookie shares their take on the Townsville challenge and how the experience is shaping their development for the season ahead. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside
Round 7 - Townsville Review This week on Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock is joined by Race Engineering Services' James McCabe to unpack every major storyline from the Townsville 500 from Cam Waters' fierce opener to Matt Payne's Saturday domination and Brodie Kostecki's emphatic Sunday comeback. Together they dive into the engineering calls, strategy swings and performance trends that shaped the weekend, offering sharp technical insight and a clear view of how the results reshape the run toward the end of season showdown. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercar
The 2026 Townsville 500 delivered three days of fierce racing and championship?shaping drama, with Cam Waters striking first in Friday’s opener, Matt Payne dominating Saturday in a clinical display, and Brodie Kostecki roaring back to form on Sunday.
Rookie Review Round 6 Darwin Tasmania Super440 delivered three very different races and another valuable pressure test for the 2026 rookie class. Across the Symmons Plains sprint format, Zach Bates, Rylan Gray, Jobe Stewart, and Jackson Walls each faced the trademark intensity of the tight Launceston layout short laps, heavy braking zones, and no margin for hesitation. With wins shared by Chaz Mostert, Andre Heimgartner, and BrocThe rookies had plenty to take away from a scorching weekend at Hidden Valley, and on this week’s Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock checks in with Zach Bates, Rylan Gray
Round 6 - Darwin The heat was on at Hidden Valley and the racing matched it, as Tony Whitlock and James McCabe break down a Darwin Triple Crown weekend packed with storylines. Cam Waters finally snapped his long winless run with a decisive Friday victory, before young gun Kai Allen hit back on Saturday to seize the Triple Crown points lead. But Sunday delivered the twist of the event, with Anton De Pasquale and Team 18 executing a bold strategy to steal Race 19 and return Chevrolet to the top step. Tony and James unpack the momentum swings, the Waters-Allen duel that lit up the Top End, and th
Show 574- Tasmania Review Inside Supercars rolls out of Tasmania with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking a weekend that delivered trademark Symmons Plains chaos, razor thin margins, and a championship picture that just tightened again. The pair also look at the bigger storylines emerging from the Apple Isle. Momentum swings, pitlane execution, and a couple of standout performances from both veterans and rookies have reshaped the early?season narrative. With the field now heading back to the mainland, Tony and James assess who leaves Tasmania with confidence in hand and who will be search
Cam Waters, Kai Allen and Anton De Pasquale turned up the heat in the Top End as the 2026 Darwin Triple Crown delivered three standout races and a fierce fight for the crown. From Waters' drought-breaking win, to Allen's Saturday surge, to De Pasquale's Sunday masterclass, the weekend had it all. We break down every twist, every strategy call and the momentum shift heading into Townsville.
Rookie Review Round 5 - Tasmania Tasmania Super440 delivered three very different races and another valuable pressure test for the 2026 rookie class. Across the Symmons Plains sprint format, Zach Bates, Rylan Gray, Jobe Stewart, and Jackson Walls each faced the trademark intensity of the tight Launceston layout short laps, heavy braking zones, and no margin for hesitation. With wins shared by Chaz Mostert, Andre Heimgartner, and Broc Feeney, the rookies were forced to navigate a fast moving weekend while finding their own rhythm in the pack. On this episode of Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock s
Bruce Stewart Walkinshaw TWG Toyota First Win Walkinshaw TWG's switch to Toyota was always going to be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Supercars season, but Taupo delivered the moment that will sit in the team’s history books. Ryan Wood's pole position and breakthrough win, backed by Chaz Mostert's podium, marked Toyota's first ever Supercars victory and launched the squad from midfield contenders to genuine championship threats. It was a weekend built on execution, teamwork, and a car that finally showed its full potential. On Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock speaks with Walkinshaw
Rookies Review at Ruapuna Pt 2 The Supercars rookie class continues to gather valuable experience, and Ruapuna delivered another demanding test for two of its youngest competitors. After a weekend that mixed raw pace with the realities of racing at the top level, Jackson Walls and Jobe Stewart each walked away with fresh lessons and a clearer sense of where their programs are heading in 2026. On this week's Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock sits down with both drivers to unpack their Ruapuna campaigns the highs, the frustrations, and the moments that showed genuine growth. From race-craft under
New Zealand Wrap Inside Supercars wraps up the New Zealand swing with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking two weekends that delivered both spectacle and substance across Taupo and Christchurch. The headline out of Ruapuna was Broc Feeney’s glowing assessment of the old school circuit, praising the revamped layout, tighter margins, and the return of real consequences when drivers pushed beyond the limit. With Supercars committing to Christchurch for at least three years, the pair explore how the Canterbury Car Club’s planned upgrades from permanent garages to expanded safety infrastructure
Rookies Review at Ruapuna Tony Whitlock looks at how Zac Bates and Rylan Gray found Ruapuna as these members of the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of the South Island. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
The latest episode of Inside Motor Sport dives into a wild weekend at Ruapuna, where record crowds packed the Christchurch Super440 and the Jason Richards Trophy was decided in dramatic fashion. Matt Payne delivered a commanding win in Race 13, Penrite Racing scored a historic 1-2, and Broc Feeney claimed the JR Trophy after a late twist that saw Ryan Wood’s hopes vanish and Brodie Kostecki’s challenge unravel in the final laps. We break down the chaos, the contenders, and the championship shake-up as Feeney regains the series lead heading into Tasmania.
Rookies Review at Taupo Tony Whitlock looks at how the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of Taupo. Jobe Stewart fought back after early trouble, Zac Bates delivered another clean and composed pair of races, Jackson Walls showed growing confidence in the midfield, and Rylan Gray continued to impress with his calm execution. Four rookies, four different stories, all gaining momentum as the season builds. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars.Supported by:
Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday's running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five
Rookies Review at AGP Tony Whitlock speaks to the five Supercars rookies for a special post AGP edition of Inside Supercars, capturing the energy and pressure of their first appearance on the Albert Park stage. Fresh from the Melbourne SuperSprint, the group reflects on the intensity of racing in front of the Formula 1 crowd, the challenge of adapting to the fast and flowing layout, and the lessons learned across the four sprint races. Each rookie shares how the weekend tested their race craft, their confidence, and their ability to reset after every session. From the race track to your device
George Commins Winning the AGP Tony Whitlock sits down with George Commins, race engineer for Brodie Kostecki, to unpack a dominant weekend for the DJR squad at the AGP Supercars support races. George explains how the team found speed early, how they managed the changing track conditions across the four sprint races, and why Brodies confidence grew with every lap at Albert Park. Tony and George dive into the strategy calls that shaped the weekend, the calm approach inside the garage, and the satisfaction of converting raw pace into consistent results. George also reflects on the engineering te
