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Powered by Gasoline Alley and hosted by Mick Pillinger of M33 Productions we chat with friends, racers, industry icons, artists and all the other characters in our community.

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The Torque & Chatter Experience #082 - Tayla Street | Motorcycle Racer

Racing, Determination, and Life on Two Wheels with Tayla Street. In this episode of Torque & Chatter, I sit down with Australian motorcycle racer Tayla Street to talk about her two wheel journey. Tayla shares stories from the track, experiences growing within Australian motorsport, and what the future holds for her racing career. Whether you're into motorcycles, racing, or motorsport culture in…

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Torque & Food Ep. 2 – Riding the Ducati Diavel V4 to Mosaic Pizza - Brisbane’s Best Pizza!

In Episode 2 of Torque & Food, we jump on a Ducati Diavel V4 and ride to Mosaic Pizza in Shailer Park, QLD! 🍕🏍️ We sit down with Louis, the man behind the dough, to hear the story of how Mosaic Pizza came to life and why it's become a must visit for pizza lovers. 🍕 If you love food, motorcycles and conversations with passionate people, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more of these…

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The Torque & Chatter Experience #081 - Chris Forsberg | 3 X Formula Drift Champion | QR Drift Matsuri

Drifting, Baja, and Motorsport Adventures with Chris Forsberg On the Friday of QR Drift Matsuri, I had the opportunity to sit down with 3-time Formula Drift Champion, Chris Forsberg. We dive into how drifting has evolved over the years, his experiences traveling the world for motorsport, his thoughts on Baja racing, and of course, the excitement of QR Drift Matsuri. We also touch on much more,…

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The Torque & Chatter Experience #080 - Paul Free | Motorcycle Racer Technician and Bitubo Australia

The Torque & Chatter Experience #080 - Paul Free | Motorcycle Racer Technician and Bitubo Australia Hosted and Produced by: Mick - www.m33productions.com Powered By: www.gasolinealleyhd.com.au

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Troy Herfoss - 2023 ASBK Champion | Moto America King of the Baggers

The Torque & Chatter Experience #079 - 2023 ASBK Champion | Moto America King of the Baggers Hosted and Produced by: Mick -www.m33productions.com Powered By: Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson Brisbane

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Michael Kirkness - Flat Track Racing / Motorcycling / X Games / Aussie Flat Track Nationals

The Torque & Chatter Experience #078 - Michael Kirkness - Flat Track Racing / Motorcycling. Mick joined us in the studio after being crowned the 2023 Aussie Flat Track Nationals champion at Gunnedah. We discussed Mick's journey in racing, right from being a junior through to racing Flat Track Harley's at the XGames. Make sure you hit subscribe if you are enjoying the content. Powered By: M33…

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ASBK Round Seven Wrap Up Ft: Coote, Herfoss, Collins, Allerton, Staring, Hamod and Dunker.

ASBK Round Seven Wrap Up Ft: Coote, Herfoss, Collins, Allerton, Staring, Hamod and Dunker. Powered By: Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson HJC Australia M33 Productions

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Taiyo Aksu - All Japan Road Racing Championship

The Torque & Chatter Experience #077 - Taiyo Aksu - All Japan Road Racing Championship Taiyo Aksu joined us in the studio after the Morgan Park round of ASBK and discussed how his first season in the All Japan Road Racing Championship is going and how he got his start in racing. Be sure to follow Taiyo's social media accounts so you can stay up-to-date on his racing. Powered By: M33 Productions…

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Jarred Brook - Flat Track Champion

Jarred Brook joined us in the studio after returning from Rounds 1 and 2 of the Aussie Flat Track Nationals, to discuss his 2023 season and his upcoming opportunity at the FIM Flat Track World Championship. Be sure to follow Jarred's social media accounts so you can stay up-to-date on his daily and international adventures. Powered By: M33 Productions Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson Pirelli Moto…

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ASBK RD5 Wrap Up with Herfoss, Newman, Dunker, Bramich Allerton, Stauffer and Swain

ASBK RD5 Wrap Up with Herfoss, Newman, Dunker, Bramich Allerton, Stauffer and Swain. Powered By: Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson HJC Australia M33 Productions

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ASBK Round 3 Wrap Up - Featuring Allerton, Newman, Herfoss, Halliday, Staring, Lynch, Stauffer, Bramich and Jones.

ASBK RD3 Wrap Up from QLD Raceway with Allerton, Newman, Herfoss, Halliday, Staring, Lynch, Stauffer, Bramich and Jones. Powered By: Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson HJC Australia M33 Productions

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Amy King - Motorcycle Racer / Dirt Track

Our special guest for show #075 of Torque & Chatter Experience is Amy King. Amy is a motorcycle racer who grew up in Northern NSW racing dirt track. In this show, we talk about Amy's background in the sport, overcoming injuries, and how she adjusted to becoming a mum while competing. Sit back and enjoy. 👏 M33 Productions Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson Brisbane Pirelli Motorcycle Australia

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ASBK Round 2 Special featuring, Waters, Herfoss, Bramich, Allerton, Sissis, Jones and Pearson

ASBK Round 2 Special featuring, Waters, Herfoss, Bramich, Allerton, Sissis, Jones and Pearson.

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Harrison Voight - Motorcycle Racer

Our special guest for show #075 of Torque & Chatter Experience is Harry Voight. Harry grew up racing dirt track, then transitioned to road racing and later progressed through to the coveted RedBull rookies series. He then debuted in Moto3 for the Sic58 team at Misano. Sit back and enjoy hearing all about this young man from the Gold Coast's journey. Powered By: M33 Productions Gasoline Alley…

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Toby Price -2023 Dakar Recap

Our special guest for show #74 of Torque & Chatter is Dakar legend himself Toby Price. Toby recently returned home with the Second Place trophy from his ninth Dakar appearance, which took place in Saudi Arabia. In this podcast, we discuss Dakar 2023 and learn about one of the most gruelling years in its history. Hosted & Produced By: Mick - M33 Productions Powered By: Gasoline Alley Harley…

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Des’ree Barnes - BMX World Champion

Our special guest for show #073 of Torque & Chatter Experience is 5 X BMX World Champion, 9 X BMX National Champion and Puma athlete Des'ree Barnes. Des'ree started BMX riding from a very young age, and won her first Challenge World Class Title at the age of six. Des'ree has also successfully competed in weightlifting and track cycling, which we discuss further in this show. Powered By: M33…

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Mike Jones - 2022 Australian Superbike Champion

Our special guest for show #72 of Torque & Chatter Experience is the current and now three-time Australian Superbike Champion, Mike Jones. In this episode, we take a look back at Mike's championship season with Yamaha Racing Team and how his year evolved from the moment he first sat on the Yamaha R1M. Powered By: M33 Productions Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson Pirelli Moto Australia

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Mick Pillinger - Torque & Chatter Host - Motorcycle Enthusiast / Video Production

Our special guest for show #71 of Torque & Chatter Experience is motorsports enthusiast Mick Pillinger, aka me, #FactoryMick. In this show, as a result of many requests from you the listeners, Ferg hosts this episode while I take a backseat. I started riding motorcycles at the age of three, and the addiction has stayed with me ever since. In this episode, you'll hear where it all began: my passion…

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ASBK Phillip Island Special Edition Featuring, Jones, Waters, Pearson, Bramich, Stauffer, Staring

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter, we were able to have a chat with six of the ASBK riders competing at the Phillip Island round.. We hear from Jones, Waters, Pearson, Bramich, Stauffer, and Staring in this show. If you enjoyed this edition, let us know and we will try to do more of these episodes in the future. Powered by: Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson Brisbane -…

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Casuarina Smith - Motorcycle Enthusiast / Transport Industry

Our special guest for show #70 of Torque & Chatter Experience is motorbike enthusiast and fuel tanker driver Casuarina Smith. Casuarina, or CJ as she's also known as, is a longtime friends of the show who is passionate about all things motorbikes. She lives life to the fullest and never passes up on an opportunity that comes her way. In this show, CJ discusses her experience as the only female…

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Wayne Maxwell - Australian Superbike Champion

Our special guest for show #069 of Torque and Chatter is the current Australian Superbike Champion, Wayne Maxwell. It was great to sit down with Wayne and have a chat in a completely unfiltered environment. In a world full of political correctness, you'll always know where you stand with Wayne. He wears his heart on his sleeve and tells you exactly what he is thinking. With Wayne's plan to retire…

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Shannon Bourke - ’Yeah That Wanker’ | ’Mangrove Merv’

Our special guest for show #068 of Torque and Chatter is Shannon Bourke - @FKN SND 'Yeahthatwanker' | 'Mangrove Merv'. Shannon Bourke grew up in Northern NSW and spent his earlier adult years working over in Western Australia. These days you’ll find him back home following his passion as a full time content creator, with his business ‘FKN SND Productions’. You may also know him online as…

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Lachlan Epis - Superbike Racer

Our special guest for show #067 of Torque and Chatter is Superbike racer Lachlan Epis. Lachlan is currently competing in the Australian Superbike Championship aboard a BMW M1000. We get a real insight in to what he thinks about racing in Australia, content around motorsport and all other things he has witnessed in motorsport while travelling the world. It was a great experience to chat with…

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ASBK Wrap Up Special Edition feat, Maxwell, Jones, Herfoss, Staring, Stauffer, Pearson, Epis

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter, we were able to have a chat with seven of the ASBK riders competing at the Morgan Park round. We hear from Maxwell, Jones, Herfoss, Staring, Stauffer, Pearson and Epis in this show. If you enjoyed this edition, let us know and we will try to do more of these episodes in the future. Powered by Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson, M33 Productions and TCX Boots…

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Courtney Prince - Motorsport

Our special guest for show #066 of Torque and Chatter is racing car driver Courtney Prince. Courtney’s racing career started in go-karts. She then progressed into the Formula Ford series like many drivers coming threw the ranks in Australia do. In 2022, Courtney is performing double duties. She is driving in the Local Legends Aussie racing car, as well as the Porsche Michelin sprint challenge. In…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #4 - 2022 - ASBK Predictions

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Steve Dougherty and Kiri Welsh to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part four of our series for the 2022 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions) www.m33productions.com…

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Keeley Pritchett - Custom Motorcycle Builder

Our special guest for show #065 of Torque and Chatter is Keeley Pritchett. Keeley is a custom motorcycle builder from the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. If you have watched 'The Wide of the Mark' documentary, you would have seen Keeley feature in it with his 1972 Triumph that he built for the film. Keeley's craftsmanship as a fabricator and mechanic is truly outstanding. He once built a…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #3 - 2022

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Steve Dougherty and Michelle Benjak to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part three of our series for the 2022 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions)…

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Josh Bailey - Motorcycle Enthusiast | Skinny’s Social Garage Co-founder

Our special guest for show #064 of Torque and Chatter is Josh Bailey "Lifeofascrambler". Josh is a motorcycle enthusiast and one of the co-founders of Skinny’s Social, a motorcycle garage in Brisbane. In this show we discuss Josh’s unique tale of how he got in to motorcycling, his couple of tours overseas for the Defence Force, drones, a story about a van and many other great yarns. I really hope…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #2 - 2022

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Steve Dougherty and Callum Barker to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part two of our series for the 2022 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions) www.m33productions.com…

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Mark Bracks - Motorsport Commentator

Our special guest for show #063 of Torque and Chatter is Mark Bracks. Bracksy as he is known as, is ‘The Voice’ of Australian Motorcycle Racing Mark started his career in sports as a freelance photographer. He then went on to become a writer / journalist for publications across the globe. In 2006 / 2007 Bracksy was the Dorna pit lane reporter for Moto GP. He has had some crazy experiences along…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #1 - 2022

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, and Steve Dougherty to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part one of our series for the 2022 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions) www.m33productions.com Powered By:…

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Tony Armstrong - Superbike Champion / Motorcycle Industry

Our special guest for show #062 of Torque and Chatter is Tony Armstrong. Tony is a former Australian Superbike Champion and has owned and operated a successful motorcycle dealership (now known as Motorcycles R Us formerly known as Springwood Suzuki ) for over 40 years. In this time, Tony has seen the industry evolve and has continued to have the same passion for it as when he first began back in…

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Stephanie Redman ”Coach 49” - Motorcycle Racer / Coach

Our special guest for show #061 of Torque and Chatter is Stephanie Redman "Coach 49". Stephanie is a Motorcycle Coach and Racer. As a coach she has educated 100’s of riders, but what she specialises in is getting the full potential out of young up and coming racers. Stephanie is based in Andorra for most of the year and is coaching riders for the CEV Championship. In this show you will get to hear…

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Tony Quinn - Business | Motorsport Icon

Our special guest for show #060 of Torque & Chatter is Tony Quinn. Tony is a leader in Business and the Motorsport arena for the past few decades. When you sit down and chat with Tony you know you’re going to get an authentic conversation from a natural born story teller. In this show we discuss topics from race tracks, dummy spits by other competitors, the improvements happening and to come at…

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Christina Vithoulkas - Uncensored

Our special guest for show #059 of Torque and Chatter is the ever so vibrant Christina Vithoulkas. Christina is a keen motocross and freestyle rider. Sadly an accident back in 2018 with a mistimed jump left her a T5 paraplegic. In the weeks after the accident, Christina was determined to be the quickest person out of the Rehabilitation Centre. Guess what, she was. These days you will find…

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Broc Pearson - 2021 Australian Supersport Champion

Our special guest for show #058 of Torque and Chatter is 2021 Australian Supersport Champion, Broc Pearson. Broc's journey of winning eight junior dirt track titles, a near career ending accident in 2017 and then becoming the 2021 Australian Supersport Champion is truly inspirational. 2022 see's Broc joining the Superbike category onboard a Yamaha R1. I look forward to following Broc's journey…

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Jemma Wilson - Motorcycle Racer / Industry

Our special guest for show #057 of Torque and Chatter is former motorcycle racer, Jemma Wilson. Jemma Wilson is a former off-road motorcycle racer who competed Nationally and Internationally for over ten years. Jemma won eight State Championships, four Australian Off-road Championships, five Women's World Cup Team Championships and competed in the World Enduro GP’s as a privateer for five seasons.…

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Belinda Gavin - Uncensored

Our special guest for show #056 of Torque and Chatter is Belinda Gavin. Belinda is an Event Manager, Personal Trainer and has been part of the Adult Entertainment Industry since the mid 90"s. Belinda arrived in America for the first time during the height of the 1992 LA Riots. Over the coming decade Belinda scored 37 IMDB film credits to her name and has lived an incredibly fast paced life since.…

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Jon Hafey - Motorcycle Racer / Industry

Our special guest for show #055 of Torque and Chatter is motorcycle racer and motorcycle industry professional, Jon Hafey. Jon's first motorcycle was a Deltek. He then went on to ride various other motorcycles over his long spanning career. Jon came through during one of the great eras in motorcycle racing. Honing his craft against the likes of Mladin, Corser and McCoy just to name a few. I hope…

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Jake Kostecki - Supercars Driver:

Our special guest for show #054 of Torque and Chatter is Supercars driver, Jake Kostecki. Jake started racing karts at seven years old and quickly progressed through to driving a touring car at the age of 14. In today's show we discuss Jake's time at Matt Stone Racing within the supercars series and his new opportunity next year with the Tickford team. Jake is one of the most promising racing…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #4

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Tristan Vercoe and Kyle Maher to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part four of our four part series throughout the 2021 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions)…

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Speedweek - Pan America Track Days & Dust Hustle Catchup Episode

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter, Ferg and myself sit-down to discuss our not so original title "Speed Week". We discuss our track days at Morgan Park and QLD Raceway which we tested the all new Harley Davidson Pan America. Last but certainly not least our favourite event on the calendar the one and only Dust Hustle 11. Emma Mcferran and Jarred Brook joined us there and they rode the…

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Shelby Turner - Motorcycle Racer

Our special guest for show #053 of Torque and Chatter is Motorcycle Racer, Shelby Turner. Shelby was born into a family that embraced motorcycle racing. In the early days Shelby started racing on a PW50 and now has competed in most categories in the sport. Shelby's latest adventure was an all women's crossing of the Simpson Desert. Shelby completed this and raised over $6000 for the Dolly's dream…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #3

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Tristan Vercoe and Steve Dougherty to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part three of our four part series throughout the 2021 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions)…

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Tim Slade - Supercars Driver

Our special guest for show #052 of Torque and Chatter is Supercars driver, Tim Slade. Tim started his motorsport career in karts and then gradually progressed through the professional motorsport ranks. In this podcast we discuss Tim's journey within the Supercars series and how it has evolved over his twelve years in the competition. We also delve into the other motorsport events that Tim has…

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Scott Birdsall - Chuckles Garage "Old Smokey F1"

Our special guest for show #051 of Torque and Chatter is Scott Birdsall of Chuckles Garage in California. Scott has been a gearhead since he was a kid and later combined his love of vehicles with his professional life. In this podcast we discuss in depth his Pikes Peak record in "Old Smokey" and the other vehicles that have shaped the way of Scott's automotive life. Scott is another great…

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Rachelle Splatt- Queen Of Speed

Our special guest for show #050 of Torque and Chatter is "The Queen Of Speed", Rachelle Splatt. Growing up in Victoria within a motorsport family, racing was part of Rachelle's DNA. Rachelle's initiation to drag racing was in a Monaro and then quickly into a top fuel dragster, from this point her career rose at a rapid rate. Rachelle won the 1993 championship and left for the USA to race in the…

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Tamara Gray - Motorcycle Racer

Our special guest for show #049 of Torque and Chatter is motorcycle racer, Tamara Gray. Over the past few decades Tamara accumulated 15 QLD titles between Motocross and Enduro, making her one of the most successful athletes in the sport. Over this time, Tamara has also been an industry professional and represented many different brands along her ride. In this show we speak in depth about Tamara’s…

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Motorcycle Sportsmen - Southern Downs Sit Down #2

In this special edition of Torque & Chatter I sit down with Troy Guenther, Tristan Vercoe and Scott Schulz to discuss Road Racing in QLD. This is part two of our four part series throughout the 2021 racing season. For more information on how to get involved in racing please go to http://www.motorcyclesportsmen.com.au and they will assist in all your needs. Hosted By: Mick (M33Productions)…

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