In this second part of our chat with Rob Starr, we delve into the glory years of the Holden Racing Team, where success came naturally for Team Red. The discussion delves into the various roles Starr has held within the Walkinshaw operation, as well as the future outlook, with the outfit
transitioning from the Ford Mustang to the Toyota Supra in 2026.
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V8SP: The Undercut – Unpacking The Bend & Bringing on The Mountain - Episode 3
On this episode of The Undercut, with thanks to Shell OTR, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat pull apart the burning issues in Supercars. The team break down all of the big-ticket items from the inaugural enduro at The Bend, plus we look forward to the Bathurst 1000 and the cutoff race for the Supercars finals.
There’s safety car chat, what parity truly is, plus the silly season plays that are about to be a talking point in the paddock.
Then there’s our City Rural Classic Car – the VZ Commodore that won all three levels of V8 competition, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell OTR, counting down our list of biggest moments from the incredible Touring Car Masters class.
Enjoy V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up!
Agree/disagree with our takes? Let us know in the comments!
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V8SP: Rob Starr (Part 1)
Robb Starr has been there, and won that in Australian motorsport. One of the longest-serving members of the touring car paddock, Starr joined the Holden Racing Team in 1991 and remains with Walkinshaw Andretti United to this day. In part one of our chat, Aaron Noonan delves into the early days of HRT, through to the glory days of the outfit, where winning came naturally.
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V8SP: Mini Metal Podcast – The 1960s and ‘70s Bathurst Cars
Are you into model cars? Well, this is the podcast for you!
In the first episode of the Mini Metal Podcast powered by The Diecast Detective, the V8 Sleuth, Aaron Noonan, is joined by the Diecast Detective himself, who takes a look back at the model cars of the Bathurst 500s and 1000s from the 1960s and ‘70s.
You will be shocked by the value of some of these highly collectable pieces of art.
The Diecast Detective has done the homework on what’s hot right now, what’s on the outer, and what to look for to add to your collection.
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V8SP: The Undercut – Episode 2 – Previewing the AirTouch 500 at The Bend
Aaron Noonan is once again joined by Jack Perkins and James
Moffat to talk Supercars and more on the second episode of The Undercut with thanks to Shell OTR - V8 Sleuth’s look at the world of Supercars, with the angles you don’t and won’t get anywhere else, with the analysis and numbers to back them up!
Covered in the show is the big unveil of the Toyota Supra Supercar, we look ahead to The Bend 500 and break down the combos that will
tackle the enduros, heartbreak for Jack Perkins in the Xfinity Series at
Portland, the future of Lucky Dogs in the enduros, finals formats and much,
much more.
Then there’s our City Rural Classic Car – the Bathurst 12
Hour HSV Sportswagon, and our Top 5 delivered by Shell OTR, counting down our list of biggest serve-ups from the V8 Utes category.
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They will also bring to you V8 Sleuth’s coverage of the
AirTouch 500 at The Bend at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, which is great as Shell and OTR come together to deliver premium fuel and convenience to Australians nationwide.
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V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan chats one-on-one with icons of Australian motorsport. Along with the big wins and the big moments, Noonz digs a step deeper and unearths a few forgotten tales and funny stories from their life in racing.