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“Who do you think you are, Dick Johnson?”! “No,” I replied, “he is”, as I jerked a thumb toward the motor sport legend beside me in the passenger seat. My questioner was an irate official at the Mallala gate, who had inadvertently delivered the funniest moment, among many, in my 17 years working for Dick Johnson. It was 1993, the first year the Falcon and Commodore Touring Cars had returned to the national competition, and which drew an enormous crowd to the rural South

Round 3 of the GT World Challenge delivered a first-up Pro-Am outright win to the duo of Renee Gracie and Will Davison in Saturday's race. Good crowds on both days were treated to the mix of categories of Sports and GT Cars, which is continuing to show solid growth. Throw in the likes of Broc Feeney, Ryan Wood, Jayden Ojeda, Will Davison, Tony D'Alberto and Jaxon Evans, show just how strong the ProAm fields are. Saturday twilight race for GT4 machinery saw a bumper grid of

Friday saw the rains depart and three sessions on track for the GT World Challenge GT3 Field. The Audi R8 LMS EVO 11 and Ferrari 296 GT3 locked out the first six spots in practice. Pics: Dale Rodgers / Race Press Australia / Canon CPS

The famous Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks in early July , and our photographer will be on the ground to capture the magic of this iconic event. As a preview, here is a section from the 2025 Festival of Speed. First up, the Aussies and Kiwis - Greg Murphy and Steve Richards drove the 427 Monaro and Nissan Skyline HR31, respectively, joined by UK driver Jake Hill in the ex-Garth Tander Commodore. , Then an eclectic mix of Formula 1 cars and some very famous drivers. And a

RACE PRESS OPINION PIECE BY DAVID SEGAL With more than 50 years in the sport behind him, David Segal was once well-known as a Driver Manager, PR, and marketer and, originally, a prominent journalist. His CV includes work with Craig Lowndes, Dick Johnson, Peter Brock, Allan Moffat, Will Davison, John Bowe and many others. Best described these days as suffering a lethal dose of ‘Relevance Deprivation Syndrome’, David now happily sits on the sidelines making wry and often painfu

With more than 50 years in the sport behind him, David Segal was once well-known as a Driver Manager, PR, and marketer and, originally, a prominent journalist. His CV includes work with Craig Lowndes, Dick Johnson, Peter Brock, Allan Moffat, Will Davison, John Bowe and many others. Best described these days as suffering a lethal dose of ‘Relevance Deprivation Syndrome’, David now happily sits on the sidelines making wry and often painfully truthful observations of the world h

Alex Palou will start the defence of his 2025 victory from the best spot possible in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge – the pole. Four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second career pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in a dramatic Firestone Fast Six session Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning the NTT P1 Award and a $100,000 bonus with his four-lap average speed of 232.248 mph in the No. 10 DHL Chip

May 1994 will always be remembered as a very dark time in Formula 1 history. The weekend saw two fatalities— three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna, young Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger - plus serious injuries to Jordan pilot Rubens Barrichello, mechanics, and spectators, creating Formula 1’s darkest weekend. Race Press photographer Dale Rodgers shares these special memories of Senna from the Adelaide Grand Prix.

Ford Australia announces the return of the street-legal, track-ready Mustang Dark Horse for 2026, featuring a collaboration with V8 Supercars team Triple Eight Race Engineering to create the exclusive T8-Spec Pack. The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse lineup will include up to 500 vehicles, with a limited 250 featuring the T8-Spec Pack. Those with the T8-Spec package will be upgraded as a Ford Licensed Accessory by Ford Australia at the Plant 2 facility in Broadmeadows, Victoria. Trip

After a long run in Melbourne, the Formula 1 Exhibition is closing soon. The Formula 1 Exhibition is an award-winning, immersive, and interactive show featuring seven purpose-built rooms that showcase the history, technology, and art of F1. It includes rare race cars, exclusive film archives, racing simulators, and iconic artifacts in a unique environment. It is worth visiting.

The 2026 Formula 1 season held much promise for the new-look Aston Martin team. A strong sponsorship roster, a new engine partner in Honda and Adrian Newey now able to influence the design and performance of the AMR26. It would seem the stars were all aligned for Aston Martin to break out of the midfield and focus its aspirations on the big four. But could it have gone more wrong so quickly? Even before Aston Martin’s delayed arrival at pre-season testing, there were indicat

Over 50 GT cars are set to compete at Phillip Island for the Shannons opening round as both GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia kick off their seasons. Monochrome GT4 Australia will feature a record 34 entries, reflecting its rapid growth since becoming a standalone series with SRO Motorsports Australia in 2024. The series has seen increased participation from local and international drivers. Defending champions, including Tom Hayman (Silv

Race numbers, much like the design of race helmets, can be a very personal thing. In many Motor Sport Championships around the world, the previous year’s winner takes the No 1 number on his or her car. For some, it is a choice, for others it is mandatory. A personal decision where the option exists. Australian Touring Car Racing, in its many classes and formulas, is over 65 years old. An unbroken run, making it one of the world’s oldest national series. 2026 is the sixty-si

Porsche Motorsport Australia has appointed Dr. Carl Le, OAM, as the Medical Delegate for the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship to enhance competitor safety and medical support. His role began at the recent Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and will continue through the 2026 season. Dr Carl Le brings decades of expertise to the position, ensuring that drivers and teams receive expert medical care during all rounds of the championship. His presenc

Some of the sights of the new look Supercars Championship field for 2026