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Aussie Sidecar Stories
Spectators love watching sidecars race, this is demonstrated by the crowds that flock to the fence as the outfits head out to the grid. The people who are associated with sidecar racing love it just as much. It truly is a labour of love for anyone involved with any class of sidecar racing that we love to share if given even half a chance. Our guests are from all eras and disciplines of sidecar racing in Australia. From one lunatic to another, we welcome you to jump on and have a listen as we…
Episodes
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJohn's Aussie Sidecar Story
For this episode we start in the UK in the 1970’s when JohnWillmore first watched sidecars race on iconic tracks, and then he joined them out there for…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesTony and Tamryn's Aussie Sidecar Story
When Tony Codrington started out racing the South Australian sidecar circuit he was in it to win it like many are, but over time his goals have changed and…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesNichola's Aussie Sidecar Story
The 2026 Australian Historic Road Race Championships have been run and won at Collie Motorplex in Western Australia, so we caught up with one of the period 4…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJarred's Aussie Sidecar Story
Jarred Marko grew up in the grandstands at some of the mosticonic speedway tracks in the New South Wales Hunter region watching hisgrandfather, uncle and dad…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesSam’s Aussie Sidecar Story
We talk often about how supportive the sidecar community is,in the good and the bad times. Unfortunately in 2026 we have lost a few of ourown and one of them…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJero’s Aussie Sidecar Story
There are some names that come up a bit on the pod, and Jero Joyce is one of them. As a teenager Jero turned heads as he and some mates tried their hand at BXM…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesNatasha's Aussie Sidecar Story
The moment Natasha Sky saw an all-female sidecar team rip off their helmets at a motorcross event planted a seed that has grown into a passion that dominates…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesVic's Aussie Sidecar Story
One of the first questions that we hit our guests with is ‘howdid you get into sidecars’, and Vic Vasella gave us a new answer, it was thanks to his daughter…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesSean's Aussie Sidecar Story
Passion for sidecars is not reserved just for those who racethem and Sean Kelly is a prime example of this, as the organiser of the Annual Sidecar and…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDillan's Aussie Sidecar Story
When an opportunity presented itself for Dillan McDermott and his dad to do some laps on a sidecar in 2011, they relished the chance and have not looked back…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesRodney & Jem’s Aussie Sidecar Story
This is the second part of Rodney Anshaw’s story, picking upthe journey in 2019 when your host Jem joined him on track. The return to racing was not as smooth…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesRodney's Aussie Sidecar Story
We often end up talking about who inspired guests to getinvolved with sidecars. For me it was my dad, Rodney Anshaw, and this is his story. Rodney started out…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesBrian's Aussie Sidecar Story
When Brian Anthony was offered the chance to make his racing dreams come true, he and his wife sold their house and hit the road with their two young kids. As…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesBrad's Aussie Sidecar Story
In this episode we head back to the late 60’s and early 70’sand go speedway racing in Queensland with Brad Rolph. Brad has shared the track with some of the…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJason's Aussie Sidecar Story
Having grown up in the UK, Jason Backshall and his dad wereregulars at grass track and speedway events. Now living in Victoria, it was only after covid…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesNatalie's Aussie Sidecar Story
Natalie Dean had never seen a sidecar before her stepfathersuggested she jump on the side of one at 14 years old. The pair were the first, and for a few years…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJustin's Aussie Sidecar Story
Justin Plaisted is one of the top speedway sidecar competitors in Australia, with five national titles to his name and numerous state titles as both the rider…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesMorgan's Aussie Sidecar Story
When Morgan Marshall got the chance to hop in the riders seat of a sidecar he jumped at the chance, and has taken every opportunity that has come his way in…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesBrad's Aussie Sidecar Story
As far as sidecar passengers go, Brad Gorrie might be one of the most diversly experience road race guys we have had on the podcast so far. He has jumped on…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesArron's Aussie Sidecar Story
Arron Wilson and Grizz Bayliss were the Bash Brothers of road race sidecars, they meant business on track but knew how to have a good time off it. For around…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesCorey's Aussie Sidecar Story
Corey Forde made his start on sidecars as a passenger on road, jumping on a period 5 machine for a few years around New South Wales and east coast circuits…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesNeil’s Aussie Sidecar Story
A few months after jumping on the side of a speedway sidecar, Neil Gould became an Australian champion, alongside Keith Sewill who was at the time the reigning…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesMatt's Aussie Sidecar Story
Matt Davies along with Wayne O’Meley have just won the 2026 Australian Dirt Track Sidecar Championships, and we kick off this episode with a recap of the…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDarren's Aussie Sidecar Story
Darren Nash is the reigning Western Australian F1 sidecar champion, and currently leads the points two rounds in to the 2026 season. Only a couple of years…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesRudloff Racing’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Shane Rudloff and Kane Golding may have only done a few race meetings together, but you would be forgiven for thinking they are an established pairing from…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesGaby's Aussie Sidecar Story
We often talk about how sidecar racing is a sport we grow upin, and for Gaby Watson that is absolutely no different. There are some people in the sport who are…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesLok's Aussie Sidecar Story
Lok O’Kane has one of the most intriguing transitions wehave encountered so far on this podcast. While many change what era of sidecar they race, or what…
Aussie Sidecar Stories2026 RCA Australian Sidecar Title Preview
In this bonus episode of Aussie Sidecar Stories we trysomething new. With the who’s who of speedway sidecar racing in Australia,and some New Zealanders…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDave's Aussie Sidecar Story
Growing up around speedway tracks is how many of our stories start, and for Dave Maclarn it was no different. His dad rode solos all through Dave’s childhood…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesKristy's Aussie Sidecar Story
Kristy Schultz has been racing sidecars for 20 years and in that time she has ticked off so many bucket list items for off-road racers. The 24 Hour Reliability…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesAdrianna's Aussie Sidecar Story
We talk a lot about how sidecar racing is like having a second family, one that understands you and supports you no matter what is going on on track. Our chat…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesZac's Aussie Sidecar Story
Zac Campbell came into sidecar racing with a view to learn as much as he could and was prepared to take the slow path to success. He started out as a passenger…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDJ's Aussie Sidecar Story
We all have different dreams and goals in racing, and DJ Turner and his brother Corey are a perfect example of what can happen when you are willing to put…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesTilo and Riley’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Tilo and Riley are a junior speedway sidecar team from South Australia, and they are keen as to get as much track time as they can. The pair had their first…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesCrash's Aussie Sidecar Story
Catching up with Shane ‘Crash’ Schiller was a wild ride, and not just because he is an off-road sidecar rider. For 32 years the South Australian has moved…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJeff's Aussie Sidecar Story
There is not much in sidecar racing that Jeff Rowe has notdone, starting out as a speedway passenger in Sydney in the 70’s and doing the rounds since then. He…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesMax's Aussie Sidecar Story
Off-road racing is all Max Hutchesson has ever known, and that is why barrelling through bushland on a sidecar is where he is most comfortable. Since they were…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesHugh's Aussie Sidecar Story
Hugh Briotti started racing speedway sidecars in the 80’s, joining the family sport that his dad, uncle and sister were all involved with. He has been a rider…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDonna's Aussie Sidecar Story
Donna Probin started out like many sidecar enthusiast’s, inthe pits as a kid watching her dad. At 17 Donna took a leap of faith and asked one of the womenshe…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesIrene’s Aussie Sidecar Story
While she may only be a newcomer to sidecar racing, Irene Baksheev has become a passionate advocate for the sport. Part of the Tasmanian road race sidecar…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesSteve’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Steve McQueen grew up at speedway tracks across WesternAustralia, following his dad and uncle when they raced. It comes as no surprise that eventually he would…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesTerry's Aussie Sidecar Story
Terry Brooks built his first sidecar from a wrecked solo inthe 1970’s and hasn’t looked back. There may only be two tracks in Tasmania but back in the 70’sand…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesDags's Aussie Sidecar Story
Darryl ‘Dags’ Rayner stated racing F2 sidecars in the late 90’swhich kicked off an obsession that has seen him do a lot of travelling around Australia, New…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesBurnt Rebel’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Kate and Josh started racing speedway separately, before they knew each other, but when they met there was a third wheel – in the form of sidecars. Over the…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesGavin's Aussie Sidecar Story
Gavin Porteous started racing sidecars in the 70’s and has ticked off a number of sidecar racers bucket list items since then. He has competed from one coast…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesAnnandale-Leichhardt Motorcycle Club Come and Try Day
In this episode of Aussie Sidecar Stories we try somethingdifferent. While helping out at the Annandale-Leichhardt MotorcycleClub Come and Try Day we caught up…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesRoyce and Leonard’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Royce and Leonard are the 2025 Sidecar Masters of Mac Park,a prestigious title they earned in September after success at a race meeting they have grown up…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesAerian and Storm’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Juniors are the future of racing, and Aerian and Storm havejumped on a speedway sidecar to forge their way in the sport. The brothers from Queensland have only…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesMargaret's Aussie Sidecar Story
Margaret Halliday is a name very well known in road racesidecar circles, and for very good reason. From the late 70’s to the late 80’s she was Doug Chiva’s…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesJim's Aussie Sidecar Story
Jim Jobling is a dirt track sidecar racer based in New SouthWales who has had quite an eventful eight years of racing. The Quirindi Long Track race meeting has…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesIan's Aussie Sidecar Story
Ian’s Aussie Sidecar Story Ian Milton is a name very well known in historic road racing in Queensland. He was racing solos, but the lure of sidecars drew him…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesClarissa's Aussie Sidecar Story
Clarissa Mitchell only ever wanted to race speedway sidecarswith her dad, and when she turned 16 he got her a race licence to do just that. As he moved towards…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesTom's Aussie Sidecar Story
Tom Northey first got on a dirt track sidecar when he wasabout 18 years old, having grown up around them with his dad and uncles racing. He would jump on with…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesPeter’s Aussie Sidecar Story
Peter Searle started racing sidecars in 1978 and hasn’tlooked back, even returning to the sport after almost two decades withoutstrapping his helmet on. He…
Aussie Sidecar StoriesKayla's Aussie Sidecar Story
In this episode of Aussie Sidecar Stories we catch up withKayla Dodds, a road race sidecar passenger from the Hunter region of New South Wales. She shares how…