The Inside Line

This edition of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop hits the road this week, coming to you from Hampton Downs for the launch of the brand-new GRF-70. Our special guests thanks to Hydraulink are Kiwi Supercars star Ryan Wood, GR Meister Andrew Davis, and GAZOO Racing NZ Motorsport Manager Nico Caillol, as we dive into Toyota’s latest race car and what it means for the future of motorsport in New Zealand. Plus, we catch up on all the latest action from Kiwis at home and abroad and look ahead to another big weekend of motorsport.

Episode 22 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! Kiwi Moto3 star Cormac Buchanan joins us as our BEL Energy Guest to talk about life racing on the world stage and his 2026 season so far. Then, Kiwi rally ace Ari Pettigrew joins the show to take us behind the scenes of his latest project - building and developing a Porsche 911 rally car and taking it to the stages. Plus, as always, we wrap things up with a look ahead to another big weekend of motorsport thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

This week on The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop, Toyota 86 Trophy Series winner Taylor Mitchell joins us as our BEL Energy guest. Kiwi motorsport journalist Simon Chapman from SpeedCafe also stops by to discuss New Zealand’s motorsport stars competing on the international stage. Plus, we look ahead to another big weekend of racing thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

This week on The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop, we catch up with international Kiwi star Chris van der Drift, our BEL Energy guest, to discuss his latest racing exploits around the world. We also hear from Paul Manuel as we reflect on the inaugural TA2 New Zealand Championship season and what's next for the category. Plus, we look ahead to another busy weekend of motorsport thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

Episode 20 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! We recap a huge weekend of motorsport from New Zealand and around the world, including all the action from the latest round of the New Zealand Rally Championship. Four-time NZ Rally Champion Ben Hunt joins us as our BEL Energy Guest, while rising co-driver Jared Hudson shares his journey and ambitions in the sport. As always, we wrap up by looking ahead to another action-packed weekend of motorsport thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

We wrap up a huge weekend of motorsport, thanks to Mount Shop, recapping the standout performances from Kiwis competing around the world while also shining a spotlight on some fantastic racing action here at home.
IndyCar star Marcus Armstrong joins us as our BEL Energy guest, before 2026 Elite MotorSport Academy Camp Winner Chris White reflects on his unforgettable week in Dunedin and what's next in his racing journey.
Plus, we look ahead to another action-packed weekend of motorsport thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

Episode 18 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is packed with stories from across the motorsport world. Jordie and Stephen wrap up the latest news before heading behind the scenes at the Elite MotorSport Academy in Dunedin, where New Zealand's next generation of talent is taking shape.
International GT star Brendon Leitch joins as our BEL Energy Guest to discuss his career journey, the obstacles he's overcome, and the pivotal role the Elite MotorSport Academy played in his development.
We also check out one of the most unusual motorsport creations you'll see, a Daihatsu transformed from race car to gravel machine, before wrapping up with everything to watch at home and around the world this weekend, thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

Episode 17 of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here, and it's a milestone edition as we announce our exciting new home on TVNZ+, bringing New Zealand's fastest-growing motorsport podcast to an even bigger audience.
Our BEL Energy guest is Kiwi Formula 3 star Louis Sharp, who joins us to discuss his season on the Road to Formula 1. Plus, renowned motorsport commentator Jonathan Green looks back at New Zealand's incredible history at the legendary Macau Grand Prix following the exciting prize announcement from Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand.

Thanks to Mount Shop, Stephen McIvor wraps up the weekend that was across New Zealand and international motorsport.
Our BEL Energy guests are Supercars hopeful Ayrton Hodson following his latest round at Darwin and New Zealand Formula Ford's Shane Drake, who join the show to discuss Rodin Cars' massive $400,000 investment into Formula Ford and what it means for the future of young Kiwi drivers coming through the ranks.
Plus, as always, we look ahead to another busy weekend of motorsport action, highlighting the key events, drivers, and storylines to watch thanks to Creme Northcrest Insurance.

The latest episode of The Inside Line thanks to Mount Shop is here! Jordie and Stephen dive into the exciting Rodin Cars Formula Ford to Formula 1 opportunity, exploring what this unique pathway could mean for two young Kiwi racers chasing the ultimate dream.
Our BEL Energy guest is Supercars star Andre Heimgartner, who joins the show ahead of this weekend's Darwin Triple Crown to discuss his season so far and what it takes to tackle one of the toughest events on the calendar.
Plus, as always, we look ahead to another busy weekend of motorsport action and highlight the key events and storylines to keep an eye on.