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Conquering the Castrol 6 hour and success in the legendary Swann Series. Making his mark internationally at events like the famous Suzuka 8 hour.

Doing double duty - the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Bathurst 1000 - in the same season!
Nearly rolling a Corolla and how it became a national marketing campaign.

Going from Yamaha to Kawasaki and reflections on that move now with the benefit of time.
Quitting out of frustration in Japan but not before proving a point.

And how he quietly helped introduce Mick Doohan to some well connected types, a pivotal moment as ‘Mighty Mick’ headed for Honda and a string of 500cc World Titles.

Plus ‘Golf Buggy Derbies’ and the gripping tale of a Great White Shark!

Straight talk, some laughs and wonderful recollections from a diversely talented world class racer.

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Thanks to all of our loyal listeners who messaged and asked for this one. It’s an overdue chat with a bike racing legend who was just as skillful in Touring Cars.

The unexpected medical benefits of heading west as a youngster and how early experiences with dirt bikes made a powerful impact.

His vivid recollections of the late Gregg Hansford at Waneroo and how he was spellbound by his riding.

The advice from a rival who convinced Dowson’s incredibly supportive parents that he had the right stuff but a move to the east coast might open more doors.

Plus a connection to Supercars commentator Chad Neylon and being brave enough to hold it wide open at Bathurst.

This is the first half of a ripper conversation with the rider they call ‘the Doorman’ and ‘the Colonel’ the hugely talented and widely respected Michael Dowson.

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The next two weeks are some of the best on the annual Motorsport calendar with the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 hours of Le Mans.
For this episode of the Brief we have gone right back to season 1 (2018) to bring you a slice of an episode you may not have heard before - Tim Schenken.
Tim is one of only a handful of Aussie’s to race Formula 1 at Monaco and he went on to race sportscars for Ferrari. Working with an emerging Ron Dennis and memories of Bernie Ecclestone, a then relatively new player in F1. Thinking he was being pranked when Enzo Ferrari asked to meet him and the priceless car he turned down the chance to own. Tim went on to have an incredible career working for the Governing Body in Australia then called CAMS and now Motorsport Australia. A respected Clerk of the Course at the Australian Grand Prix who has been awarded and OAM for his services and rightly inducted into the Hall of Fame.

If you enjoy this and would like to hear more search for the full Feature Episode with Tim Schenken released back in March 2018.
https://www.australianmotorsporthalloffame.com.au/inductees/tim-schenken/

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When the going gets tough….the tough get going as they say!
Finding support from the Day Family in New Zealand and the secret to its longevity.
Spreading his wings to compete abroad and doing double duties between Formula 3 and racing a Lamborghini in Asia.
Stepping up to GT3’s and making it to the big stage against the likes of Valentino Rossi and more.
Why Pro-Am racing is about bringing so much more than just driving talent and how he’s enjoying the chance to share the knowledge now.
SIM racing with Shane van Gisbergen and some laughs while flatting with Motorsport journos James Pavey and Simon Chapman.
Memories of his late codriving mate Tim Miles and how ‘Milesy’ quietly helped make a Supercars test happen.
You get the feeling Brendon has unfinished business in Supercars but in the meantime he’s found a new home at Tigani Motorsport and the day after we recorded he and Sergio Pires won in the team’s Mercedes AMG GT3 at The Bend Motorsport Park.
If you’re an aspiring racer there are some ripper takeaways in this convo as well, from underrated skills in Motorsport and is finding an opportunity or keeping it harder?
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Growing up at the bottom of the world and the strong Leitch racing genes.
Being round his Dad Barry’s internationally respected Motorsport restoration business and how that ‘hands on’ learning helps to this day.
Getting creative to find the budget to go racing and heading off with props in his backpack after school.
Working at Highlands Motorsport Park and for Scott O’Donnell (now part owner for Walkinshaw TWG Racing) in the early years.
The respect for his brother Damon’s talent and Brendon’s little known cooking skills.
What it was like to only race five weekends over the New Zealand summer (on a shoe string budget) but to beat some F1 stars of the future!
And the bollocking he received from a respected team manager that Brendon says helped shape his career.
Plus a funny rental car adventure in Japan.
This is one of those eps that will genuinely draw you in. Easy going, affable but hungry and determined. Brendon gets the podcast medium too and he converses here with ease.
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