This week’s guest is Tim Savell. Tim is one of Speedway’s leading administrators in Australasia, being CEO of Speedway New Zealand from 2008 to 2015, CEO of Speedway Australia from 2015 till 2021 and sitting on the SNZ Board from 2018 until 2024.Tim has been heavily involved in transforming the sport at so many different levels in many different ways. We talk everything from administrating the sport, to governing the sport, to being a fan, and everything in between. We also talk about the books he has written about the Superstock Teams Champs, NZ Superstock Championship, and most recently, supported the creation of a book for Woodford Glen's 50th Anniversary. This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/And by System Decal - for all your racing graphics, posters, liveries, socials - see Josh from System Decal: https://www.systemdecal.com/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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22. Chris Cowling
We're joined by Chris Cowling, multiple time New Zealand Champion in the Saloon and Super Saloon grade, to debrief his recent trip to race late models in the USA. Where did it all start, words of wisdom, being a second generation racer, and everything in between. This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/And by System Decal - for all your racing graphics, posters, liveries, socials - see Josh from System Decal: https://www.systemdecal.com/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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21. Hot takes from the AGM/Awards ft Sound Check
Louise and Christian discuss awards and rule changes, what is big that changed and how does it affect you? Plus our first proper sound check!This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/And by System Decal - for all your racing graphics, posters, liveries, socials - see Josh from System Decal: https://www.systemdecal.com/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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20. Scott Tennant vs the BriSCA World Finals
Driver of the 808c Superstock, Scott Tennant, joins us to talk about his racing career, our controversial opinions, and fulfilling a life long dream to race at the BriSCA World Finals in the UK later this year. Support Scott's fundraising efforts here: CLICK HEREThis episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/And by System Decal - for all your racing graphics, posters, liveries, socials - see Josh from System Decal: https://www.systemdecal.com/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
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19. "There's a bit going on this off season isn't there?"
It might be the off season in that we aren't racing but there is heaps going on in Speedway land. Updates and HOT TAKES from all over the show. Those links as promised:Give your feedback to Auckland Council: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/western-springs-stadiumGive your feedback to Tauranga Council: https://bayparkspeedway.co.nz/21 Speedway at Meremere: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552798862820This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nzAnd by Fastmaster, your home for Marina Racewear, Arai Helmets, Ibex Tyre Conditioner, Dirt Slayer Tear Offs, and everything you need to perform at a high level behind the wheel: https://fastmaster.co.nz/Episode cover photo: the brilliant Matt Dwen from Dirt on the LensMake sure you're following The Speedway Insider everywhere so you don't miss anything: https://linktr.ee/hermo48
Christian Hermansen, former three-time New Zealand Speedway Champion and driver of the 99m Sprintcar, and Louise Smith, from Ruapuna Speedway's commentary team, talk about everything Speedway in New Zealand.
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