The V8 Sleuth Podcast

JACK Perkins is in the hot seat for this Q&A edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, and he answers your questions, including which generation of car he's enjoyed most and which he's enjoyed least.

The V8 Sleuth himself, Aaron Noonan, is pressed on a possible early start to his V8 Supercars commentary career, then there’s the option of pairing lead drivers in the Supercars enduros, and eliminating double stacking at Bathurst.

Jack delves into the grey area of the rulebook, drivers picking their own race numbers, and drivers winning wi...

THE Supercars Finals have landed for 2026, leaving plenty to unpack in this week’s episode of The Undercut!

The V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan is once again joined on the desk by Jack Perkins, who looks at the touchy subject of team orders when it comes to the Finals, Chevrolet’s need for a new calculator, and just how long is Chaz Mostert’s memory?

The race to the Finals saw some big misses, plus Jarrod Hughes and Cooper Murray get their flowers, while the lads ran their rule over the contestants vying to get to Adelai...

WHAT does the perfect Supercars calendar look like?

 In this episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan joins Mark Walker to answer your questions!

 The team cover the Seton family’s Bathurst trio of podiums, IndyCar qualifying timing lines, the return to Phillip Island, the most-raced Gen3 chassis, and Erebus AMG V8s.

Then there’s Jason Plato with Peter Brock, NASCAR stages in Supercars, ACT drivers on Supercars pole, DVD releases, GRM’s driver options, Supercars at the AGP, Anthony Tratt’s BA Falcon and much more...

THE Bathurst 1000 once again turned out to be an all-time classic race, with all of the winners and losers put under the microscope in this episode of The Undercut! 

The V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan is once again joined by Jack Perkins, who looks at the contrasting fortunes for Team 18 and Anton De Pasquale against DJR and Brodie Kostecki in the Castrol Burning Questions.

Is Zach Bates the real deal? Also, what about the outstanding celebrations for Peter Brock? 

How did the new TV commentators fare? Then there’s the finals – who is the bigges...

GARTH Tander has been there and won that in Australian motorsport.

From claiming the Bathurst 1000 six times, he was the 2007 V8 Supercars champion and won the 2002 Bathurst 24 Hour.

He drove for Garry Rogers Motorsport, the HSV Dealer Team, the Holden Racing Team, Triple Eight Race Engineering and Grove Racing.

In this two-part deep dive to coincide with the launch of his biography, Tander sat down with the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan to cover some incredible ground from his career.

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GARTH Tander has been there and won that in Australian motorsport.

From claiming the Bathurst 1000 six times, he was the 2007 V8 Supercars champion and won the 2002 Bathurst 24 Hour.

He drove for Garry Rogers Motorsport, the HSV Dealer Team, the Holden Racing Team, Triple Eight Race Engineering and Grove Racing.

In this two-part deep dive to coincide with the launch of his biography, Tander sat down with the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan to cover some incredible ground from his career.

 ⁠Secure your copy of Garth Tander -  The Finish Line – right now at the...

IT’S the biggest show of the season – The Undercut is back, previewing the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000, with the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan joined in the studio by two of the stars of the big day – Jack Perkins and James Moffat.

Is there a favourite for the Bathurst 1000? Who is a podium dark horse combination? Can Kostecki beat Brock and Moffat's record? Will parity be a distraction?

Then the team look at who will make the finals, plus a walk down Bathurst’s memory lane.

All that and more in the Ryco Burning Questions!

In...

IT’S been a staple of the Bathurst 1000 preliminaries since 1978, with the Shootout celebrating its 50th running ahead of the 2026 Great Race.

Over the decades, there have been plenty of heroics, legendary drives from the Mountain masters, and numerous fails by some of the sport’s biggest names. 

During this time, the format has changed on multiple occasions, with drama and excitement never far away.

In this special edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan is joined by Mark Walker to look back at one of th...

THE Undercut returns, breaking down the latest news in the world of Supercars racing!

Aaron Noonan is joined by James Moffat following a huge weekend of motorsport at The Bend to kick off the Ryco Enduro Cup.

When it comes to parity, is Toyota’s big win in the 500 ironic?

Can time certain races be done better? What about The Bend’s West Circuit – yay or nay? 

Then there’s a deep dive into tobacco liveries, parity and Supercars surprise packets.

All that and more in the Ryco Burning Questions...

OVER the 114-race history of the Australian Super Touring Championship, only 10 drivers stood on the top step of the podium.

There were some big names in that list, including Jim Richards, Tony Longhurst, Paul Morris, Brad Jones, Steven Richards and Cameron McConville.

One often-overlooked driver is Jim Cornish, who claimed victory at Wakefield Park in 2001, in a season otherwise dominated by Morris.

This is the story of an underdog veterinarian who stepped up from Club Cars to be on the Bathurst 1000 grid in the space of a year.

He has slipped...

SHOULD Supercars bring back Retro rounds?

It was one of the season's highlights at Sandown, but it has dropped off the agenda since the pandemic.

That is just one of the topics tackled in the latest episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, with the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan joined by James Moffat to answer your queries.

Then there’s coloured rims, Chaz Mostert’s wrecked Greens-Tuf Falcon, V8 SuperUtes and the old-school V8 Utes, twin-calliper brakes, Supercars tyre compounds, returning ‘spare’ cars, plus some footy talk to round out the show...

THE Undercut returns, breaking down the latest news in the world of Supercars racing!

Aaron Noonan is joined once again by James Moffat following a big weekend at Queensland Raceway, where the Supercar Sprint Cup was wrapped up.

Has Ford ever been shorter odds favourites to win Bathurst than in 2026? Are there more questions than answers in David Cauchi re-joining Triple Eight?

Has QLD Raceway done enough to stay on the calendar? Does Supercars need a full-time GRM on the grid?

All that and more on the Ford Trade Club Burning...

THIS week on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Parramatta Toyota, it’s Q&A time, with the V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan joined by Mark Walker to answer your questions.

Topics include using #1 in the Great Race, and the time in 1980 when Allan Moffat received special permission to top the entry list, pit stop timing, the number of Gen3 chassis built, Great Race starting numbers, NASCAR crossovers, SVG, Chevrolet in Supercars, scandals, championship rings, and much more.

Keep your questions coming in for future episodes!

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TIM Leahey knows how to spin a yarn! In this second segment, the seven-time Bathurst 1000 starter caught up with Aaron Noonan for a wide-ranging chat.

Included in the mix is his time with Garry Rogers - including why Garry nicknamed him 'Schwarzenegger' - his friendship with the late great Stewart McColl (and why he stepped in to drive a VW Golf in 2004 to help finish the job Stew had started) and his success alongside Beric Lynton in the Bathurst 6 Hour.

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HE is one of the great characters of Australian motorsport - Tim Leahey has been there and raced that.

In this opening leg of our two-part special on the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Parramatta Toyota, Tim chats with Aaron Noonan about his early days in the sport, from karting to Formula Ford, a trip west with the CAT V8 Supercars team, meeting Marcos Ambrose and much more.

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This episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast is powered by Parramatta Toyota is a special Q&A with James Moffat, with the three-time Bathurst 1000 podium finisher reflecting on the big break that went begging in his career. Answering your questions, the lads delve into TV commentators, V8 Utes, Super2 cars in the Bathurst 1000, and a whole heap more. Keep your questions in via our social media channels to be featured on an upcoming episode!

Catch all of the insight and analysis on this breaking news story on the V8 Sleuth website at ⁠⁠⁠www.v8sleuth.com.au⁠⁠⁠.

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IT'S the bombshell Repco Bathurst 1000 news story we have been waiting for - Garry Rogers Motorsport is returning to the Mountain as a wildcard in 2026 with drivers Nathan Herne and James Moffat.

To get the inside line on this mammoth project, Aaron Noonan caught up with Barry Rogers to give you the scoop on the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota.

Catch all of the insight and analysis on this breaking news story on the V8 Sleuth website at ⁠www.v8sleuth.com.au⁠.

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THE Undercut is back for another week, breaking down the latest news in the world of Supercars racing!

Aaron Noonan is joined once again by Jack Perkins, who is joined in studio by Tickford Racing ace Thomas Randle.

Who will win the Supercars Sprint Cup? Who misses out on the Finals? Fuel saving comes under the microscope, ditto Toyota’s engines.

What is the best race format for Supercars? Who holds the silly season keys, and much, much more.

In Number Crunching, we look forward to the annual visit to WA, wi...

IT’S a highlight on the retro motorsport calendar – the RaceFuels Winton Festival of Speed, which launches into action this weekend.

To preview all of the action from 11 categories over 68 sessions, on this episode of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Parramatta Toyota, Aaron Noonan is joined by Mark Walker to look through the on and off-track entertainment.

Included in the mix will be the Touring Car Legends, Group C and A Heritage Touring Cars, two full fields of Group N Historic Touring Cars, Touring Car Tributes, the Fitzy Cup, and much, much more.

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ROUNDING out Steven Richards’ three-part epic V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, is his remarkable career in V8 Supercars.

From Gibson Motorsport to joining forces with Glenn Seton, there’s a return to Holden with Larry Perkins.

The Ford Performance Racing years followed before he crossed the fence to join Triple Eight, where he linked with Craig Lowndes to win his final two Bathurst 1000 crowns.

Then there are the deals that didn’t happen, with some of the biggest teams in the sport.

Make sure you catch up with the other...

IN the second episode of this mega three-part V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota, Steven Richards opens up about his time in Super Touring, both here and abroad.

On these shores, he raced for Garry Rogers Motorsport in the Australian Super Touring Championship aboard a range of machinery, from Alfa Romeo to Honda and Nissan.

From there, the conversation turns to his foray into Great Britain and the chase for a factory drive at the height of the British Touring Car Championship.

There’s the chance encounter with Roland Dane, plus the to...

⁠IT’S been seven years in the making and 564 episodes, but Steven Richards has finally joined us on the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by⁠ Parramatta Toyota!

Aaron Noonan spent the afternoon with Richo, sharing epic yarns that cover some serious ground in this three-part special.

In this opening leg, the five-time Bathurst 1000 winner opens up on his status as an aircraft mechanic, his time with Team 18, a visit to the Goodwood Festival, his Formula Ford year, plus his time in AUSCAR at the Thunderdome.

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AARON Noonan and James Moffat are back, answering your hard-hitting questions on this special edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota!

On this edition, the team covers:

 - Bringing back numbers on doors

- Two-day race meeting formats

- How come the cars keep getting more expensive?

- The chances of more main game wildcards

- The possibility of more Supercars drivers joining SVG in NASCAR

- Bringing back the celebrity challenge

- Australia’s best racetrack canteens… and much more...

The Undercut is back for another week, downloading a hot weekend in the Top End for Supercars!

Aaron Noonan is joined in the studio by James Moffat, with our special guest, DJR super-sub, Todd Hazelwood!

Does Triple Eight have the wobbles? Will Waters and De Pasquale maintain the rage? Friyay or Frinay races? Is night racing the tonic to spark the Darwin trip? Plus, much more!

In Number Crunching, we look forward to Townsville – can Chaz Mostert break Triple Eight’s stranglehold on the Queensland streets?

This week on The Workbench, Moff...

HE’S back! Kicking off the new season of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Parramatta Toyota, Mark Skaife is back for his third appearance with Noonz, once again retelling some mega stories from his four decades in the sport.

In this two-part special, the five-time champion talks about the prospect of Supercars on the Central Coast, his formative days in the sport, driving a Toyota Supra at Bathurst, the current TV situation, Darrell Eastlake memories, his massive 1995 Eastern Creek testing shunt, some special programs at HRT, and that Bathurst 1000 race start in 2006.

The second le...

HE’S back! Kicking off the new season of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Parramatta Toyota, Mark Skaife is back for his third appearance with Noonz, once again retelling some mega stories from his four decades in the sport.

In this two-part special, the five-time champion talks about the prospect of Supercars on the Central Coast, his formative days in the sport, driving a Toyota Supra at Bathurst, the current TV situation, Darrell Eastlake memories, his massive 1995 Eastern Creek testing shunt, some special programs at HRT, and that Bathurst 1000 race start in 2006.

The second le...

The Undercut is back, breaking down the latest happenings in the world of Supercars racing!

Aaron Noonan is joined in the studio by James Moffat, along with Chevrolet’s leading light, Anton De Pasquale.

Is Broc Feeney starting his championship charge now? Can Cam Waters win the title by stealth? How many more wins are in store for Toyota, and where does parity end?

In Number Crunching, we look forward to the next round of the title chase in the tropical north of Darwin, where Broc Feeney can make a very special place fo...

The Undercut is back, breaking down the world of Supercars racing.

Aaron Noonan is joined in the studio by James Moffat, with man of the moment, Kai Allen, dropping by as a special guest.

Should rivals be friends? Where is the Matt Payne/ Chevrolet situation heading? What can be done to fill the gaps in the schedule?

Looking back – what were the best celebrations of all time, and looking forward, who do the lads think will make it to the final four in Adelaide?

In Number Crunching, we look forward to th...

THE Undercut is back with a special Q&A vodcast, answering all your questions that arrive at V8 Sleuth!

In this episode, Aaron Noonan and Jack Perkins tackle whether Supercars should revert to ‘V8 Supercars’. 

Does Super2 deserve standalone rounds again?

Will Triple 8 be as dominant as in previous years now that they are with Ford?

Is Lee Holdsworth underrated by fans?

Will a fourth manufacturer join Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota?

Should Supercars replace MotoGP at Phillip Island?

All that, and much, much more!

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The Undercut returns in a massive week of sport, with Aaron Noonan once again joined by Jack Perkins, breaking down the inaugural New Zealand double header! 

Of course, there is Brodie Kostecki versus Chaz Mostert, and is the war between Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood truly over? 

Who really are the A-Grade drivers? Is Ruapuna up to spec for Supercars? What has happened to Cam Waters the qualifier? There’s parity, Toyota’s first win, and much, much more. 

In our fresh segment, Number Crunching, we delve into the first 100 races of the Gen3 er...

The Undercut is back for 2026, with Aaron Noonan once again joined by Jack Perkins and James Moffat, breaking down a massive start to the new motorsport season!

Can Grove Racing win without Grant McPherson? Does General Motors lack star power? Is Brodie Kostecki’s one-man band an advantage? How deep is the Triple Eight – Walkinshaw feud? Is BRT the real deal, and much, much more!

The lads catch up with Will Davison on life away from full-time Supercars driving, plus a schedule that will keep him busy this season.

In our new segment, Numb...

It's back for 2026 - the Phillip Island Penrite 100 Classic caps a mega fortnight of motorsport in Victoria this weekend, with 364 classic race cars from across the motorsport spectrum set to hit the track.

From the Five Litre Touring Cars, to the best of Group C and A, to the best of Group N Historic Touring Cars, the event will also include the best from sports cars and open wheelers.

On this pod, Aaron Noonan and Mark Walker break down what promises to be a massive event.

⁠Tickets are now available for purchase online⁠, whil...

The V8 Sleuth Podcast looks ahead to this weekend’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour! Aaron Noonan is joined by the voice of Australia’s International Enduro, Richard Craill, to preview the 2026 edition of the country’s premier GT race.

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In the second half of our chat with David Cauchi, Aaron Noonan delves into THAT fateful day at Mount Panorama, where Jamie Whincup ran out of fuel on the final lap of the 2014 Bathurst 1000. From there, 'Cauchi' went on to become team principal at Grove Racing, which has since transformed into one of the sport's powerhouse teams.

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David Cauchi has been there and won that in Supercars competition. From the glory years at Triple Eight Race Engineering to his time as team principal at Grove Racing, he has been a central figure in some of the sport's biggest moments. Aaron Noonan caught up with 'Cauchi' just before his departure from Grove Racing.

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This is what happens when your favourite podcast format meets The Undercut – it’s a Q&A, with all of your questions answered by the team – Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins and James Moffat!

Just some of the topics covered in this show include:

- Feeney Vs Wood or Skaife Vs Ingall

- Winning drivers losing out in the championship

- The Supercars points structure and a minor premiership?

- Expanding the finals

- Countdown clocks

- The VB Challenge

- The fu...

Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal!

For episode five, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out models of cars either raced by Garry Rogers or fielded by his eponymous team.

Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that have claimed the championship trophy.

The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts a...

The Undercut is back with an epic and unpacks all of the drama that unfolded on the streets of Adelaide for Supercars’ inaugural Grand Final!

With thanks to the Shell V-Power, Aaron Noonan, Jack Perkins, and James Moffat look at Wood vs Feeney, our new champion Chaz Mostert, the new Grand Final format and much more.

The team also remember the incredible legacy of Allan Moffat, a man who transcended the sport, a household name and the Blue Oval hero from an incredible era of the sport.

The i...

As far as Australian motorsport exports go, Leigh Diffey is one of our finest. With a career that has taken him around the world, Leigh is now the lead caller on NBC's coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series, amongst a range of top-tier sports, including the Olympics. Leigh recalls some classic tales from his early days in the sport, as well as his colleagues from Network 10 who covered V8 Supercars. We caught up with Leigh at the bp Adelaide Grand Final, where he was visiting as an ambassador of the event.

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Lovers of 1:18 scale diecast model cars gather around – the Diecast Detective is back for a deep dive into the remarkable world of Mini Metal!

For episode four, Aaron Noonan is joined by the Diecast Detective as they check out models of cars that have won the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars Championship.

Examining what’s hot, what’s not, what’s selling, and what’s not, this is a fascinating look into the cars that have claimed the championship trophy.

The value of some of these cars is seriously impressive, proving that diecasts are more t...