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
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18. Peter Murphy
Professional racecar driver, crew chief, promoter, commentator, mental health advocate, great mate; from Blacktown, New South Wales to living the dream as a professional racecar driver around the world; Peter Murphy joins us to tell us his story. The highs, winning races as a driver or crew chief, to the lows, a career ending crash and the effect that had on his mental and physical health. Pete has been a professional driver, crew chief to the legendary Steve Kinser, a promoter, a track manager, commentator, 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/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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17. The Place for Pace with Melissa Webb
I've always wanted to know what being the promoter of a major speedway track is like and had a list of questions I've been waiting to ask. Melissa Webb is the promoter of Baypark Speedway, in Mount Maunganui, and joins us to discuss everything that goes into running one of the best shows in the country.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/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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16. Resigned to the fact
Possibly the one you've been waiting for. Sound checks, sanity checks, resigning, how would we fix it in a perfect world, being suspended for 22 days, rule changes, and more. Get your questions in for us to answer. 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/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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