Hosted by Shane Lawrie and Brent Peters, Behind the Sport takes you inside the world of Australian motorsport. Each week, Shane and Brent sit down with racers, teams, and industry figures for unfiltered conversations about life on and off the track. From grassroots categories and karting prodigies to seasoned professionals, the show uncovers the stories, struggles and triumphs that fuel the sport we love. Fast cars, fierce battles, and plenty of laughs — this is your front-row seat to the people and passion behind Australian motorsport.
She’s flipped cars, crossed finish lines, and now leads one of the most passionate motorsport clubs in the country.
In this episode, Shane and Brent sit down with Kathy Lisson — racer, Formula V WA President, and all-round legend — to talk about her 12-year journey in motorsport. From humble beginnings racing alongside her husband Rod, to rolling her car (and somehow getting paid for it), Kathy’s story is one of grit, good humour, and serious racing talent.
6 Oct 2025
Anthony Jewell
From go-karts to SuperUtes, Anthony Jewell has carved his way up the Australian motorsport ladder with a mix of determination, family heritage, and a touch of chaos.
In this episode, Shane and Brent chat with the Perth-based racer about growing up around race tracks, making the leap from Excels to Bathurst, and what it’s really like to drive up Mount Panorama for the first time.
Jewell shares stories of wrecked karts, reverse-grid nightmares, Street Machine magazine spreads, and lessons learned under pressure.
It’s a raw, funny and honest look at the grind behind the glory — and why you’ll never forget your lights out moments.
29 Sept 2025
Michael Howlett
Grassroots racing done right. Michael Howlett joins Shane Lawrie and Brent Peters to talk father-son race days, state title glory, and wrangling HQs at Nationals with 50-car grids. From Sydney Motorsport Park to Morgan Park, Baskerville and beyond, he shares the tracks that shaped him, the e-scooter mishap that nearly derailed a round, and why the social side of HQ racing is just as important as the laps.
We dive into the endurance adventures, Collie pranks, the awkward brilliance of Dodge Vipers, and the challenge of keeping cars and parts alive. Michael opens up about racing alongside his dad, how not overthinking makes him faster, and what makes HQs the heart of Aussie club racing.
If you love barbecues, bent panels, and mates who’ll help fix your car after they’ve just punted you off—this is your episode.
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