The Motor Dream Podcast

The Motor Dream Podcast

You wake up one day, check your bank balance and suddenly discover you're an instant bilionnaire! Then you receive an email to say that you can buy any cars or bikes you like, but you're only allowed three in your 'dream garage'. What would you choose to have?Welcome to The Motor Dream Podcast, where host Conor McNally chats with established racing drivers, riders and personalities within the motorsport and motoring industry, along with respected figures and personalities in the media about what their dream garage would be, as well as their passion and interest for all things motoring.#themotordream

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March 1, 2026 105 mins

Season three kicks off with a bang as we align with the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship at the Australian Grand Prix. This isn't just a new season; it’s the dawn of a revolutionary era. We break down the massive shifts in the sport, from the debut of manufacturers Audi and Cadillac to the radical technical overhaul of the cars. With a move toward kinetic energy recovery, reduced dimensions, and the int...

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In the final episode of season two of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with a true titan of  Australian motorsport: Tim Schenken. From his early days winning the 1964 Australian Hillclimb Championship to his rise through the European ranks, Tim’s journey is the stuff of legend. As one of only six Australians to stand on a Formula 1 podium, a feat achieved at the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix with Brabham, he solidified his place in ...
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December 14, 2025 108 mins
Formula 1's media presence is now a global powerhouse, but it remains a sport largely reported on by Europeans. Meet Mat Coch, one of just two Australians following the F1 circus full-time—and Australia's only fully accredited F1 journalist. Traveling from his base on the NSW Central Coast to every Grand Prix for over a decade, Mat has been a respected voice, serving as Speedcafe’s resident F1 analyst and recently stepping into th...
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November 22, 2025 105 mins
The 2024 Bathurst 6 Hour was a record-setter, featuring the highest-ever outright finish by an all-female team in Bathurst history. But there was another history-making moment courtesy of young rotary specialist, Maisie Place. This episode tells the extraordinary story of the Moruya-based builder and racer who, at just 14, bought her first race car and began building Wankel engines.  Maisie achieved a historic feat at Bathurst by ...
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November 7, 2025 68 mins
This year's 47th Dakar Rally saw 806 competitors tackling the Saudi Arabian desert, with five Australians flying the flag, including eventual winner Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders and two-time winner Toby Price. Joining them was Mildura's Toby Hederics, who made his debut in the demanding Rally2 class with the BAS World KTM team. Hederics' goal was simply to reach the finish line in Shubaytah. He did that and more, not only conquering th...
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October 24, 2025 75 mins
It's a rare career move: trading a successful microphone for a driving helmet. While athletes often transition easily into broadcasting, few presenters, commentators, or actors manage a successful role reversal to become professional racing drivers. Yet, names like Paul Newman, Patrick Dempsey, and homegrown talents like Neil Crompton and Grant Denyer have done just that. Now, you can add Kezia Dawn to that elite list. In a move t...
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October 10, 2025 65 mins
This Sunday, the Repco Bathurst 1000 hits the track for its 68th running, and among the 54 starters are six eager rookies—the oldest of whom is this episode's guest, the two times and defending Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, Harri Jones. At just 26, Jones is making his long awaited debut at The Great Race for Team 18, co-driving with Anton DePasquale. Harri's journey has been one of consistent success, graduating from op...
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September 20, 2025 61 mins
For any driver, winning a prestigious event like the 24 Hours of Le Mans or the Indianapolis 500 represents the pinnacle of their sport. In the world of off-road racing, the ultimate challenge is the legendary Dakar Rally. In this episode of The Motor Dream Podcast, we speak with two American off-road heroes who have conquered the Dakar’s daunting dunes - two-time Dakar Rally winner Ricky Brabec and Dakar stage winner Sara Price. ...
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August 1, 2025 80 mins
Amongst a plethora of podcasts dedicated to the world of Formula 1, there's one that stands out like a really sore thumb. A podcast whose hosts will do anything to avoid being relegated to their junior podcast, Visa Cash App Talking BS.It's the Reserve Drivers Podcast and on episode 35 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we get to chat one of the brainchilds behind this series - Melbourne based comedian and F1 tragic, Luke Rocca. Since th...
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July 19, 2025 47 mins
Following our last episode with the inspiring Totani siblings, we continue to explore the "family sport" of motor racing with our guest for episode 34, Karlie Buccini. Inspired by her father, who shares the same passion for motorsport, Karlie began her own journey 15 years ago in Queensland. What started as a grassroots passion in supersprints and hillclimbs propelled her to an incredible achievement in 2024: a class victory at the...
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July 5, 2025 78 mins
Dreaming of a racing career without a billionaire's budget? Episode 33 of the Motor Dream Podcast is for you! We once again dive into the Circuit Excel racing category, one of Australia's most popular and budget-friendly grassroots series. In this episode, we chat with the remarkable Adelaide siblings, Matthew and Lisa Totani, who've found their passion through Circuit Excel racing and have since made significant strides in motorsp...
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June 17, 2025 86 mins
The Taylor family name is synonymous with Australian and international rallying, a legacy spanning almost half a century. On Episode 32 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we sit down with Molly Taylor, the latest in this incredible motorsport dynasty.  With her mother, Coral, holding an unmatched six Australian champion navigator titles, and her father, Mark, an Aussie Car class champion, plus the legendary Norm Fritter as her grandfathe...
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June 2, 2025 63 mins
Episode 31 of the Motor Dream Podcast zooms in on the surging popularity of Formula 1 in Australia, through the eyes of Australian photographer and businessman, Kym Illman. A renowned nature photographer, Kym stumbled into F1 photography in 2017 after acquiring media accreditation through the FIA as a fluke, and has since become a global sensation, capturing iconic moments and building an immense online following across YouTube, I...
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May 16, 2025 68 mins
Thirty-three years. That's how long it's been since a woman last attempted to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix. But Aiva Anagnostiadis is determined to change the narrative as she takes on her contemporaries in the F1 Academy series. Featuring 18 incredibly talented women ranging between the ages of 16 and 25, the series now includes an Australian presence with the 17-year-old Melbournian, who is proudly representing TAG Heuer as...
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May 5, 2025 74 mins
In episode 29 of The Motor Dream Podcast, we dive into the thrilling world of TCR Australia, a touring car category that has provided a fresh dose of multi-manufacturer competition, reminiscent of the beloved Super Touring era of the 90s and offering a different flavour of high-octane motorsport to Aussie fans. Despite facing challenges with grid numbers at times, TCR Australia has consistently delivered exceptional racing. And for...
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April 21, 2025 101 mins
Episode 28 of The Motor Dream Podcast delves into a heartwarming and potentially historic story in history of endurance racing at Bathurst. Our guest is the determined young Queenslander, Annabelle Rolfo, who is set to take on the gruelling Bathurst 6 Hour alongside her father, Carlos. This father-daughter pairing carries significant weight, echoing a single previous attempt back in 1993 when Ray Gulson and his daughter Tania, alon...
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April 4, 2025 69 mins
Episode 27 of The Motor Dream Podcast continues its tradition of exploring the unexpected automotive passions of prominent Australian athletes, welcoming a new sporting luminary to the show: Emma Nedov. Widely celebrated as Australia’s ‘Beam Queen’ in the world of women’s artistic gymnastics, Emma was a key member of the Australian team that achieved a commendable top-ten finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the nation's ret...
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March 21, 2025 77 mins
Episode 26 of The Motor Dream Podcast dives deep into the remarkable career of Josh Waters, the first rider to break the five-way tie for the most Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) titles. Waters's historic fourth championship win in 2024, clinched at The Bend Motorsport Park, marked a significant milestone in Australian motorsport. The episode explores Waters's journey, tracing his roots in a motorsport-centric family, inc...
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March 7, 2025 77 mins
In this episode, we delve into the rich history of one of Australian motorsport's most iconic families: the Richards dynasty. We're joined by Priya Richards, a third-generation member who's making her own mark in the sport, following in the footsteps of her father Steven and her grandfather, Jim, who both share immense success across many facets of the sport. Now, Priya shares her unique perspective, working behind the scenes as a...
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February 21, 2025 91 mins
Get ready for a champion's perspective on the latest episode of The Motor Dream Podcast! We're thrilled to welcome Adam Marjoram, the newly crowned Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes Series champion, as our guest for episode 24. Marjoram's victory in Adelaide was a culmination of years of dedication, culminating in a dominant final weekend where he swept all race wins to secure the title. This episode dives into his journey, from growing up i...
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