The Speedway Insider
Episodes
27. What's been happening? If you could import one thing to NZ from overseas what would it be?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise and Christian catch up on what's been happening around speedway. After 8 weeks out of a racecar, Christian calls for more collaboration around ...
26. Making the big calls with Ross Thurston, Senior Referee
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Thurston, Senior Official for Speedway New Zealand, joins us to chat about his journey through speedway, what it takes to make decisions at the b...
25. Jay Holtham & Scott Tennant on contact classes, the Future, and Teams Champs
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of Glen Eagles, Jay "Huggies" Holtham and Scott Tennant, join us to talk superstocks, stockcars, the future of those classes, what it means t...
BONUS: Ethan Dotson
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our first international guest! So cool to be able to speak to World of Outlaws Late Model driver, Ethan Dotson, who is in New Zealand right now racing...
24. We're back
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for 2026! A recap of what we've been up to, the NZ Sprintcar Champs, the NZ Midget champs, plus a preview of the year ahead!This episode is...
23. Tim Savell
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Tim Savell. Tim is one of Speedway’s leading administrators in Australasia, being CEO of Speedway New Zealand from 2008 to 20...
22. Chris Cowling
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Chris Cowling, multiple time New Zealand Champion in the Saloon and Super Saloon grade, to debrief his recent trip to race late mo...
21. Hot takes from the AGM/Awards ft Sound Check
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louise and Christian discuss awards and rule changes, what is big that changed and how does it affect you? Plus our first proper sound check!This epis...
20. Scott Tennant vs the BriSCA World Finals
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driver of the 808c Superstock, Scott Tennant, joins us to talk about his racing career, our controversial opinions, and fulfilling a life long dream t...
19. "There's a bit going on this off season isn't there?"
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might be the off season in that we aren't racing but there is heaps going on in Speedway land. Updates and HOT TAKES from all over the show. Those ...
18. Peter Murphy
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional racecar driver, crew chief, promoter, commentator, mental health advocate, great mate; from Blacktown, New South Wales to living the drea...
17. The Place for Pace with Melissa Webb
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've always wanted to know what being the promoter of a major speedway track is like and had a list of questions I've been waiting to ask. Mel...
16. Resigned to the fact
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Possibly the one you've been waiting for. Sound checks, sanity checks, resigning, how would we fix it in a perfect world, being suspended for 22 d...
15. Goodbye (?) Western Springs
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 is a tribute and a Goodbye (?) to Western Springs, the iconic venue that has (maybe) had it's last hurrah. We're joined by winner o...
14. SNZ President, Lani Thompson
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 we are lucky to be joined by the President of Speedway New Zealand, Lani Thompson! Lani tells us a bit about herself, the organisation in h...
13. Louise does the USA & the First Board Meeting
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucky 13! Louise is BACK and debriefs her trip to the USA - how she went viral on Skagit Speedway's TikTok, appearing on Flo Racing, and meeting h...
12. Who is the GOAT of NZ Speedway?
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the GOAT of NZ Speedway? Jason Hill from the NZ Speedway Almanack helps to answer this question with results, some spreadsheets, and a "so...
11. The AGM, the Awards, and how to win a run off
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Auto Super Shoppes - New Zealand's mechanic: https://www.autosupershoppes.co.nz A complete wrap up of the AGM - ...
10. Geoff Harper, HLR Racing
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 10 we talk to Geoff Harper from HLR Racing. Geoff Harper is a name synonymous with open-wheel speedway racing in New Zealand. Often compar...
9. The Magic of TV with David Turner
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Turner is an absolute legend of the TV producing game. It’s likely that you’ve seen one of his productions on TV without even knowing it. Th...
8. Why I’m running & Alastair from Fastmaster
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a long one because it's all go here! It's a two-part episode in one convenient part. Christian talks about his motivations for running for the Sp...
7. Sharns with Sparky
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We go behind the scenes of New Zealand Speedway's number 1 fan page Sharns with Sparky with the man himself, Daniel "Sparky" Gibb. With ...
6. Mark Osborne
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Former 3x NZ Super Saloon Champion and current 3nz, Mark Osborne, joins us to talk about his extensive racing career, his day job at S...
5. Over Aggressive Attacking
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to experience stockcar and superstock competitors, Scott Tennant, Jordan Dare, and Lexi Hendrikse about a contentious topic within t...
4. Semi Retired No More
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surpriseeeeeee, I'm back! I talk about why it's been quiet around here for the last two weeks and the amazing opportunity I have to drive for ...
3. Every Job In Speedway with Ricky Boulton
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does being a competitor, track promoter, team manager, and committee member all have in common? The answer is Ricky Boulton. From his days as a r...
2. The One About Technical Stuff with Nelson Hartley
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, fellow Speedway New Zealand board member and all-around absolute legend Nelson Hartley joins to introduce himself and his business and d...
The Speedway Insider (Trailer)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas