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The Driver's Seat

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The home of motorsport on SEN covering all things Supercars, Formula One, TransAm Australia, TCR and much more - featuring exclusive interviews and news from Australia and across the world.
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Feature Interview - Dean Herridge - S07E22

It was an exciting weekend up in Gympie when Harry Bates and Coral Taylor broke a winning drought and claiming the outright victory at Rally Queensland last weekend. Bates went more than a year without a win, and we spoke to Channel 7 ARC Commentator and rally guru Dean Herridge for the wrap up of the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202321 min

S07E22 - FULL SHOW - 26 July 2023

We're at the halfway point of the 2023 Supercars season and before we head to Sydney Motorsport Park this weekend, we'll give our traditional mid year report card for the drivers in the Top Ten of the Championship so far. Plus we'll discuss the Joey Mawson controversy, the DJR Bathurst 1000 Wildcard entry with Kai Allen and Simona De Silvestro, we briefly look at the results of Daniel Ricciardo's return to the Formula One grid in Hungary, and Dean Herridge joins us to wrap up Rally Queensland. L...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 22

Feature Interview - Anton De Pasquale - S07E21

It's been a long time coming for Ford fans but Anton De Pasquale bounced back after a horrid Saturday to notch up a drought breaking win for the Mustang during the final race in Townsville as he recorded the first win across the line for the Blue Oval in the Gen3 era, and he joined us on the show this week to talk about the season so far, and look ahead to the next round at Sydney Motorsport Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 20, 202317 min

S07E21 - FULL SHOW - July 19th 2023

Another false start off the line this week - we're going great with our tech here - but it's another big show where we take a look at the rumoured driver lineup for the Dick Johnson Racing wildcard for the enduros this year, plus we predict how Daniel Ricciardo will go in his return to the F1 grid this weekend, and we're joined by Anton De Pasquale after his win up north in Townsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 7Ep. 21

Feature Interview - Will Brown - S07E20

We've got a new series leader in the Championship but we haven't strayed too far out of the Erebus garage. After the Townsville 500, Will Brown left the round with the orange numbers on his door and we were joined by the Coca Cola Racing young gun after big weekend in North Queensland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202317 min

S07E20 - FULL SHOW - July 5th 2023

It was a hell of a start to the show but after a little splutter we were off and running! We've got all the fallout from the Townsville 500, a wrap up of Formula One news and results, plus we're joined by new championship leader Will Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 7Ep. 20

Special Guest - John Bowe - S07E19

The halfway mark of the Touring Car Masters season means we are also halfway through John Bowe's "Ciao For Now" tour. JB joined us on the show to reflect on a remarkable second chapter of his racing career which has seen him a staple of TCM, plus we try and find out what he's got in store for 2024 - and we get a bit serious and talk about the state of the category as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 05, 202331 min

Feature Interview - Chad Reed - S07E19

The opening round of the 2023 World Supercross Championship kicked off last weekend in Birmingham and we caught up with Aussie Supercross legend Chad Reed joined us for all the wash up of the WSX season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202312 min

S07E19 - FULL SHOW - July 5th 2023

We've got a jam packed episode for you this week with all the fallout from Chicago as Shane Van Gisbergen stunned the motorsport world with his win in the NASCAR Cup Series on debut in the category. We're also joined by Aussie Supercross superstar Chad Reed with all the fallout from the opening round of the World Supercross Championship in Birmingham last weekend, and Supercars Hall of Famer John Bowe chews the fat with us as we reach the halfway point of his "Ciao For Now" tour in Touring Car M...

Jul 05, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 19

S07E18 - FULL SHOW - June 28th 2023

The dreaded parity debate continues as we count down to the Townsville 500 and we'll go through the latest developments in the cloud that's overshadowing the Gen3 era. Plus Shane van Gisbergen makes his NASCAR debut this weekend and we debate if that'll make an impact on his future in Supercars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20231 hr 26 min

Feature Interview - Matt Stone - S07E17

It took 172 race starts but Matt Stone Racing have got their maiden race win. It was a perfect drive from Jack LeBrocq on the Sunday taking the ARMOR ALL Pole Position - another first for the team, before backing it up the in the final race of the round. We speak to Matty Stone after the milestone weekend and get his reaction to the breakthrough for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202322 min

S07E17 - FULL SHOW - June 21st 2023

We wrap up the fallout from an eventful Darwin Triple Crown which saw more domination from the Chevrolet Camaro, and a frightening car fire for Cameron Waters and the Tickford Racing crew. The parity debate has reared it's ugly head once again and we take your feedback on the situation, and we chat to Matt Stone from Truck Assist Racing after their breakthrough maiden win at Hidden Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 17

Feature Interview - Bailey Sweeney - S07E16

Bailey Sweeney has been the breakout star of the 2023 TCR Australia Championship, starting off the year with a win at Symmons Plains in Round 1 and never letting go of the series lead since then. We spoke to the young gun after a dominant victory at Winton which saw him have a 20 second gap between him and the rest of the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202312 min

S07E16 - FULL SHOW - June 14th 2023

We are days away from the Darwin Triple Crown, and Supercars returns to the Top End! We'll look at some of the talking points heading into Hidden Valley, plus we wrap up the latest round of the Shannons SpeedSeries with a big weekend of racing at Winton - and we chat to TCR Australia Series leader Bailey Sweeney from HMO Customer Racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 16

Feature Interview - David Reynolds - S07E15

We're counting down to the Darwin Triple Crown in a few weeks, and David Reynolds is someone who knows a thing or two about success at Hidden Valley. We chat to the two time race winner in the Top End about his thoughts on Gen3, becoming a father for the second time, and we have a few struggles with Dave's phone as well. This is one of the great chats and you do not want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 07, 202326 min

S07E15 - FULL SHOW - June 7th 2023

We're counting down to the Darwin Triple Crown in a few weeks time, but we're looking ahead to Race Winton this weekend as the SpeedSeries returns to regional Victoria. Our very own Steven Johnson will be in action in Touring Car Masters, plus TCR Australia, V8 Touring Cars, and TransAm - plus it'll likely be the final appearance of John Bowe at Winton in TCM as well. Plus we wrap up all the action from overseas with IndyCar and Formula One, and David Reynolds joins us as well. Learn more about ...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 15

Feature Interview - Zane Goddard - S07E14

The Supercheap Auto wildcard program continues for the third successive year with Craig Lowndes being joined by Zane Goddard for the enduros this year - and we'll be seeing Zane make his return to the grid in a wildcard entry at the Darwin Triple Crown. We spoke to Zane about what his goals are with this new venture with Triple Eight Race Engineering, and his involvement in the Gen3 development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 31, 202317 min

S07E14 - FULL SHOW - May 31st 2023

It was an absolutely huge weekend globally for motorsport with both the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 both happening in a smorgasbord of motorsport. We briefly touch on another dose of Max Verstappen dominance in Formula 1 but we'll do a deep dive on the Indy 500 which saw Josef Newgarden finally win the race! Plus we're joined by Zane Goddard who will be making his return to the Supercars main game at Darwin in a Triple Eight backed wildcard entry. Learn more about your ad choices....

May 31, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 14

S07E13 - FULL SHOW - 24 May 2023

Matty Mack is on the bench this week, but we've got Malcolm Owen's in the co-host chair this week filling in with a bonus episode of the Classic Cars Corner. We'll wrap up all the action from the latest round of Supercars at Symmons Plains where we saw Erebus continue their dominant form - and we're joined by Max Vidau who currently is the equal series leader in the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 25, 20231 hr 27 min

Classic Cars Corner - May 2023 (Bonus Edition)

In a special bonus edition of the Classic Cars Corner, Malcolm Owens looks at some of the more famous racing nicknames - and we look at some famous Dick's that have put the helmet on and drove in anger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202314 min

Feature Interview - Max Vidau - S07E13

Max Vidau is currently sitting equal first in the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship after a breakthrough win in the rain at the AGP. In his second season at Tekworx Motorsport and with Darwin next on the calendar we spoke to him about his season last year, the amount of established drivers that are on the Cup Car grid in 2023, and his performance in the TA2 Ford Mustang at "Kings Of The North" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 24, 202319 minSeason 7Ep. 13

Feature Interview - Josh Buchan - S07E12

After a mega weekend at Phillip Island including a Pole Position and two wins out of three races, Josh Buchan of HMO Customer Racing has launched up the points in the TCR Australia Championship and is currently sitting in P4. He joined us to talk about getting to grips with his brand new Hyundai i30 Sedan N, being in title contention, and when push comes to shove will he and his team mate Bailey Sweeney go door to door if it comes down to one of them winning the championship! Learn more about yo...

May 17, 202325 min

S07E12 - FULL SHOW - 17 May 2023

It's race week and all eyes are looking towards Symmons Plains as Supercars heads to Tasmania for the fourth round of the season. Erebus Motorsport are flying with Brodie Kostecki leading the Driver's Championship, and Coca Cola Racing leading the Teams Championship - plus the team are just two podiums away from cracking the 50 podium milestone. We look to see if anyone can stop Erebus - and who needs to lift in Tassie. Plus we chat to Josh Buchan who had a mega weekend at Phillip Island last we...

May 17, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 12

Feature Interview - Tony D'Alberto - S07E11

Ahead of the second round of the Shannons SpeedSeries, defending TCR Australia series champion Tony D'Alberto joined us to preview the action at Phillip Island this weekend - plus we'll get his thoughts on the future of the category, and we talk Supercars as well with the news that he'll be co-driving with Dick Johnson Racing for the eighth consecutive year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202326 min

S07E11 - FULL SHOW - 10 May 2023

All eyes will be on Phillip Island this weekend with Round 2 of the SpeedSeries with TCR Australia returning to action for the first time since Race Tasmania. We'll look at all the categories from TCR Australia to the return of V8 Touring Cars as well. Plus we wrap up the Formula One in Miami, the biffo in pit road over the weekend in NASCAR, and we chat to defending TCR Champion Tony D'Alberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 10, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 11

Classic Cars Corner - May 2023

In this month's edition of the Classic Cars Corner, we're joined by Malcolm Owens who brings back a fan favourite topic: things that p*** me off on the roads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202318 min

Feature Interview - Matty Roberts - S07E10

Matt Roberts has been with Tickford Racing for more than two decades, joining what was then Glenn Seton Racing back in 2002. Since then he's seen the team capture a Championship as well as back to back Bathurst victories, and a string of Super2 Championships as well. With the arrival of Gen3, we speak to Matty about some of the challenges they've faced with the new cars - and even answers the tough questions about what's been a quiet start for the Ford squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

May 03, 202329 min

S07E10 - FULL SHOW - 03 May 2023

It was a mega weekend of motorsport with the Supercars in action at Wanneroo, WA where it was a standout weekend for Erebus Motorsport with Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown delivering race wins and podiums for Coca Cola Racing. Plus in the support categories we saw the new format of the Dunlop Series with Ryan Wood starring in Super2, and the first podium in Super3 for Jett Johnson as well. Perth wasn't the only place with top flight motorsport, with a world first in Darwin with the first two driv...

May 03, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 7Ep. 10
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