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Bruce Stewart Walkinshaw TWG Toyota First Win Walkinshaw TWG’s switch to Toyota was always going to be one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Supercars season, but Taupo delivered the moment that will sit in the team’s history books. Ryan Wood’s pole position and breakthrough win, backed by Chaz Mostert’s podium, marked Toyota’s first ever Supercars victory and launched the squad from midfield contenders to genuine championship threats. It was a weekend built on execution, teamwork, and a car that finally showed its full potential. On Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock speaks with Walkinshaw TWG CEO Bruce Stewart about the scale of the achievement, the emotion inside the garage, and what this milestone means for the Toyota program moving forward. Stewart offers a candid look at a landmark weekend that has reset expectations for the season ahead. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Rookies Review at Ruapuna Pt 2 The Supercars rookie class continues to gather valuable experience, and Ruapuna delivered another demanding test for two of its youngest competitors. After a weekend that mixed raw pace with the realities of racing at the top level, Jackson Walls and Jobe Stewart each walked away with fresh lessons and a clearer sense of where their programs are heading in 2026. On this week's Inside Supercars, Tony Whitlock sits down with both drivers to unpack their Ruapuna campaigns the highs, the frustrations, and the moments that showed genuine growth. From race-craft under pressure to adapting to a constantly evolving circuit, Walls and Stewart offer honest reflections on what it takes to build momentum in the Main Game. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

New Zealand Wrap Inside Supercars wraps up the New Zealand swing with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking two weekends that delivered both spectacle and substance across Taupo and Christchurch. The headline out of Ruapuna was Broc Feeney’s glowing assessment of the old school circuit, praising the revamped layout, tighter margins, and the return of real consequences when drivers pushed beyond the limit. With Supercars committing to Christchurch for at least three years, the pair explore how the Canterbury Car Club’s planned upgrades from permanent garages to expanded safety infrastructure signal a long term future for the event. They also reflect on how the Kiwi fans once again elevated the atmosphere, turning Ruapuna into a genuine Supercars cauldron. Across the Tasman double, Tony and James break down the competitive picture as the championship tightens. Feeney leaves New Zealand with momentum and the points lead, while Brodie Kostecki, Matt Payne, and Cam Waters each showed flashes that hint at a wide open title fight. Passing was at a premium at Ruapuna, tyre life became a strategic weapon, and pit lane execution proved decisive all themes the team dives into as they assess who maximised the trip and who will be searching for answers before the series returns to Australia. It’s a full, insightful wrap of a New Zealand campaign that reshaped the early season narrative and reminded everyone why 2026 is already one of the most compelling Supercars seasons in years. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Rookies Review at Ruapuna Tony Whitlock looks at how Zac Bates and Rylan Gray found Ruapuna as these members of the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of the South Island. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

The latest episode of Inside Motor Sport dives into a wild weekend at Ruapuna, where record crowds packed the Christchurch Super440 and the Jason Richards Trophy was decided in dramatic fashion. Matt Payne delivered a commanding win in Race 13, Penrite Racing scored a historic 1-2, and Broc Feeney claimed the JR Trophy after a late twist that saw Ryan Wood’s hopes vanish and Brodie Kostecki’s challenge unravel in the final laps. We break down the chaos, the contenders, and the championship shake-up as Feeney regains the series lead heading into Tasmania.

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota its first Supercars win at Taupo after a fiery mid-race radio outburst and a smart assist from teammate Chaz Mostert. Sunday's running was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu approached, ending the weekend early. Brodie Kostecki leads the championship from Broc Feeney, with Wood jumping into the top five

Rookies Review at Taupo Tony Whitlock looks at how the 2026 rookie class handled the challenges of Taupo. Jobe Stewart fought back after early trouble, Zac Bates delivered another clean and composed pair of races, Jackson Walls showed growing confidence in the midfield, and Rylan Gray continued to impress with his calm execution. Four rookies, four different stories, all gaining momentum as the season builds. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Rookies Review at AGP Tony Whitlock speaks to the five Supercars rookies for a special post AGP edition of Inside Supercars, capturing the energy and pressure of their first appearance on the Albert Park stage. Fresh from the Melbourne SuperSprint, the group reflects on the intensity of racing in front of the Formula 1 crowd, the challenge of adapting to the fast and flowing layout, and the lessons learned across the four sprint races. Each rookie shares how the weekend tested their race craft, their confidence, and their ability to reset after every session. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

George Commins Winning the AGP Tony Whitlock sits down with George Commins, race engineer for Brodie Kostecki, to unpack a dominant weekend for the DJR squad at the AGP Supercars support races. George explains how the team found speed early, how they managed the changing track conditions across the four sprint races, and why Brodies confidence grew with every lap at Albert Park. Tony and George dive into the strategy calls that shaped the weekend, the calm approach inside the garage, and the satisfaction of converting raw pace into consistent results. George also reflects on the engineering teamwork behind the scenes and what this performance means as the championship picture begins to form. A detailed and insightful look at a winning weekend from one of the paddocks sharpest minds. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Larry Perkins Trophy AGP Wrap Tony Whitlock and James McCabe bring you a full wrap of the Supercars action from Albert Park, where the Melbourne SuperSprint delivered four fast and fiery races in front of the Formula 1 crowd. The pair break down Brodie Kosteckis dominant run across the weekend, including three race wins and the points haul that secured him the Larry Perkins Trophy. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Inside Motor Sport recaps a fiery start to the 2026 Supercars Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park, hearing from the standout drives, early form guide, and the storylines already shaping the season. Then we look ahead to the opening round of Formula 1, fresh technical packages, and a hungry field set the stage for an unpredictable first Grand Prix.

Rookies Review at SMP The opening round at Sydney Motorsport Park gave us our first real look at the new wave of Supercars rookies, and in this episode Tony Whitlock brings them together for an honest, energetic debrief. Zach Bates, Jackson Walls, Jobe Stewart and Rylan Gray each sit down to unpack their first races of the year the nerves, the learning curve, the surprises, and the moments they'll be carrying into Round 2. From adapting to Main Game intensity to understanding the rhythm of SMP under pressure, Tony guides the four rising stars through what clicked, what didn't, and how they’re shaping their rookie campaigns. It's a raw, insightful look at the next generation as they take their first real steps into the championship fight. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

SMP Wrap The 2026 Supercars Championship is finally underway, and Round 1 has already delivered the storylines we expected and a few we absolutely didn't. In this episode, James McCabe and Tony Whitlock dive into all the action from the season opener, unpacking the standout performances, the early technical trends, and the teams who’ve hit the ground running. From the rookies making their presence felt to the established contenders signalling their intent, James and Tony break down what mattered, what surprised, and what it all means for the battles ahead. They look at strategy calls, pitlane execution, qualifying pace versus race day reality, and the first hints of how the 2026 pecking order might be taking shape. Whether you’re following every lap or catching up on the headlines, this episode sets the tone for a season that already feels like it's going to be unpredictable, intense, and fiercely competitive. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Paul Forgie MSR 2026 Paul Forgie discusses his plan for moving JLB and Zac Bates to the front of the Supercars field in a completely revamped Matt Stone Racing for 2026. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Main Game Mindset with Zac Bates Zac Bates is ready for the biggest leap of his young career as he joins Matt Stone Racing for his first full season in the Supercars Main Game. After impressing through the junior ranks and showing maturity beyond his years in Super2, the Canberra-born talent now faces the challenges and opportunity of competing against the best in the country. Bates speaks candidly about the transition from development series racing to the intensity of the Main Game, the preparation behind the scenes with MSR, and the mindset he’s bringing into his rookie campaign. With the team continuing its upward trajectory and Bates eager to prove he belongs at the top level, 2026 shapes as a defining year. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Andy Jones Objective Racing 2026 Objective Racings Andy Jones opens up on a pivotal year ahead, as the team prepares for its first full season aligned with Triple Eight. Jones reflects on the lessons of 2025, the hunger within the squad to climb the order, and why the move to the powerhouse engineering outfit represents more than just a technical partnership. He discusses the cultural lift, the data and development gains, and the renewed confidence flowing through the garage as Objective Racing aims to turn potential into consistent results in 2026. For Jones, the message is simple: the team finally has the tools and the backing to show what it's truly capable of. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Mark Dutton Triple 8 2026 Triple Eight Race Engineering team boss Mark Dutton sits down with Tony Whitlock to unpack one of the biggest shake ups in recent Supercars history: Red Bull Ampol Racing's move to Ford for 2026. Dutton reflects candidly on the frustrations and missed opportunities that defined their 2025 campaign, the internal soul searching that followed, and why the team believes a bold manufacturer change is the reset they need. He outlines the technical, cultural, and competitive implications of the switch, and why he's confident Triple Eight will continue its front running standards. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Mark Fenning DJR 2026 Mark Fanning discusses the changing roles at DJR in 2026. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Adrian Burgess Team 18 2026 Adrian Burgess talks to Tony Whitlock about moving into 2026 with Team 18 as the homologation entity for Chevrolet. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Adrian Burgess Team 18 2026 Adrian Burgess talks to Tony Whitlock about moving into 2026 with Team 18 as the homologation entity for Chevrolet. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500