Pink Sheep Tales Trackside

About Pink Sheep Tales Trackside

Meet amazing people who are dedicated motorsport volunteers in many different roles whether that be up close with the racing action as a Flaggy or in Race Control in the administrative positions. In our chats you will hear how their love of motorsport began, the path they took to become a volunteer and the unique adventures they have been able to experience because of their involvement. I’ll also introduce you to some of the drivers, both new and veterans on the track.

Publisher

Pink Sheep Tales Trackside

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episode

11 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2024

   Leigh Evans

   Leigh Evans is from a prominent motorsport family and has made a name for herself trackside at all levels of motorsport from grassroots to Supercars. Recently she was in Race Control and the Chief Flag Marshall at the Historic Racing Car Club Qld TTT weekend at Morgan Park. Leigh has been travelling Australia with her parents and partner for many years volunteering in numerous roles. Bathurst 1000, Supercars, Bathurst 12 Hour, SuperSprints, State Championships, ChallengeBathurst, Mt Cotton Hillclimb are just some of the events Leigh has attended in her travels and local to home. Leigh is a Silver Licence holder and has been honoured with awards such as QRDA Families in Motorsport Award (presented to Leigh, her mother (Judy) and father (David)), 2013 Track Official of the Event at SuperCheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and Rockie of the Event 2014 Sydney 500 in the role of Trainee Sector Marshall. Leigh and her partner, Troy, have a Facebook page where you can follow their travels and motorsport volunteering adventures around Australia! Enjoy Leigh’s story .. Follow Leigh and Troy’s adventure here: https://www.facebook.com/tltraveloz (https://www.facebook.com/tltraveloz) If you would like to sponsor an episode please contact Christine Murphy on 0411 467 745. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: Motorsport Australia licences (https://www.motorsport.org.au/) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and other endeavours click the links below: Web: www.ocdpro.com.au (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: @UnleashMeOCD (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: @yourocdpro (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

2. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Mary Caplet

   Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) Mary Caplet is a Silver Official and best known as a Clerk of Course and Chief Scrutineer at many events including Mt Cotton Hillclimb, Motorkhana and Khanacross. With over 30 years of motorsport involvement Mary has a wealth of knowledge to share and loves to do so. Mary had her voluntary service recognised by Motorsport Australia (CAMS at the time) in 2012 with a service award which she is most proud of. Mary has cemented the Caplet family name in motorsport history and she is most proud that her son and grandson are taking the family name forward in to the future! Links: French Car Care (https://frenchcarcare.com.au/⁠) Queensland Motorsport Racing Officials Associations (https://www.qmroa.com.au/⁠) MG Car Club Queensland (https://www.mgccq.org.au/⁠) Holden Sporting Car Club (https://hsccq.com/⁠) Motorsport Australia (https://www.motorsport.org.au/⁠) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and otherendeavours click the links below: Web: ⁠⁠⁠www.ocdpro.com.au⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠@UnleashMeOCD⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@yourocdpro⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: ⁠⁠⁠www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro⁠ (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro)Pinterest: ⁠⁠⁠www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

3. 

   17 Oct 2023

   John Tait

   Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) This interview was recorded the Friday before the Bathurst 1000. We hope all the volunteers, including Berenice Stratton who was the Safety Car Communicator had a brilliant time! In this this interview, John Tait takes us back to when his love of motorsport began and has evolved over the years. John joined the military as a young man and travelled all over the world with his family but once settling back in Australia, John got right back in cars, Clubs and motorsport with the support of his wife Marian. John has been a member of MG Car Club Queensland, MX-5 Car Club Queensland and BMW Club Queensland and volunteered within these Clubs in roles such as Chapter Leader, Drive Coordinator, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant to Motorsport Director and ICC Coordinator. John highlights the importance for Club members to take part in voluntary roles in Clubs, the enjoyment that will bring to you and the members and how with the support of his wife Marian, he has been able to do this for many years. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: MG Car Club Queensland (https://www.mgccq.org.au/⁠) MX-5 Car Club Queensland (https://www.mx5clubqld.com.au/⁠) BMW Car Queensland (https://www.bmwcq.com.au/⁠) Sports Community (https://sportscommunity.com.au/⁠) Australian Sports Commission (https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance⁠) Incorporate Associations Act 1981 (https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-1981-074⁠) Inter Club Challenge (https://www.facebook.com/ICCQLD) Motorsport Australia licences (https://www.motorsport.org.au/⁠) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and otherendeavours click the links below: Web: ⁠⁠www.ocdpro.com.au⁠⁠ (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: ⁠⁠@UnleashMeOCD⁠⁠ (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: ⁠⁠@yourocdpro⁠⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: ⁠⁠www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) ⁠⁠ (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro)Pinterest: ⁠⁠www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

4. 

   26 Sept 2023

   Phill Kustom - Photographer & Drag Announcer

   Follow this podcast on Instagram ⁠@pink_sheep_tales_trackside⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) Drag announcer, photographer, drag racer, Kustom Kulture enthusiast, owner of the famous Bombshell Babe and all round awesome dude! That’s Phill! Phill chats about how he got into the announcing role at drags and gives us tips on how we could get started as well. You can catch Phill trackside as a photographer, capturing those incredible racing moments or racing his Bombshell Babe at the drags or displaying at car shows. Be sure to follow Phill on his socials and if you see him out and about, stop and say hi, he loves a chat! If you would like to sponsor an episode please contact Christine Murphy on 0411 467 745. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: ⁠facebook.com/PhillsKustomPhotography (⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PhillsKustomPhotography ) instagram.com/phill_kustom/ (https://www.instagram.com/phill_kustom/) VW Warwick 2023 at Warwic Dragway: facebook.com/events/141967068790940 (https://www.facebook.com/events/141967068790940) facebook.com/warwickdragway (https://www.facebook.com/warwickdragway ) Pete’s Hot Rod & Resto Shop. Follow for details on The Cottonvale Digout events: facebook.com/peteshotrodsandrestoshop (https://www.facebook.com/peteshotrodsandrestoshop ) The Road Trip Drag Challenge: facebook.com/groups/314009295848803 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/314009295848803) Carralbyn Old School 1/8 Mile Drags: facebook.com/events/1705356399932803 (https://www.facebook.com/events/1705356399932803 ) Hoods CC Australia: facebook.com/groups/141337202952094 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/141337202952094) Mooneyes Japan: instagram.com/mooneyesjp/ (https://www.instagram.com/mooneyesjp/) Oz Torque. Follow for details on Kooralbyn Valley Drags: facebook.com/search/top?q=oz%20torque (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=oz%20torque ) Mondaze Media and Mondaze Burgers and Shakes: facebook.com/MondazeMedia (https://www.facebook.com/MondazeMedia ) facebook.com/mondazeaus (https://www.facebook.com/mondazeaus ) Kaneo Custom Kreations: instagram.com/kaneo_custom_kreations/ (https://www.instagram.com/kaneo_custom_kreations/ ) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and otherendeavours click the links below: Web: ⁠www.ocdpro.com.au⁠ (http://www.ocdpro.com.au)Facebook: ⁠@UnleashMeOCD⁠ (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/)Instagram: ⁠@yourocdpro⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/)Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny HousesYouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA)Etsy: ⁠www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro⁠ (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro)Pinterest: ⁠www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

5. 

   25 Sept 2023

   Berenice Stratton - Safety Car

   Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) Berenice was a motorsport competitor prior to taking up volunteering roles. Over the years Berenice has performed in different roles including Scrutineering. These days though you can spot her, often with her husband Brad, in the Safety Car. Have you ever wondered why there is a Safety Car and what happens inside it? Well, wonder no more, Berenice tells us everything you need to know. Berenice and Brad have been invited to the F1 in Melbourne next year to Safety Car for the supporting events. A huge achievement and recognition for them both. We will certainly have a part two with Berenice after that event. To see the jacket Berenice was awarded and is wearing for this interview go to Pink Sheep Tales Trackside on Instagram. If you would like to sponsor an episode please contact Christine Murphy on 0411 467 745. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: Motorsport Australia licences (https://www.motorsport.org.au/) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and other endeavours click the links below: Web: www.ocdpro.com.au (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: @UnleashMeOCD (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: @yourocdpro (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

6. 

   25 Sept 2023

   Annette Truscott - Event Secretary

   Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) Annette has been around motorsport since she was 16 years old and is a well-known woman trackside. Annette has worked her way up to Event Secretary and has been recognised by Motorsport Australia and clubs she has assisted for her dedication and commitment to her role. After many years volunteering, Annette is looking forward to a little rest and relaxation at the end of 2023. Before the famous Pink Folder is handed over, Annette sat down with me for this interview. If you would like to sponsor an episode please contact Christine Murphy on 0411 467 745. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: Motorsport Australia licences (https://www.motorsport.org.au/) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and other endeavours click the links below: Web: www.ocdpro.com.au (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: @UnleashMeOCD (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: @yourocdpro (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

7. 

   25 Sept 2023

   Paul Clemens - Flag Official

   Follow this podcast on Instagram @pink_sheep_tales_trackside (https://www.instagram.com/pink_sheep_tales_trackside/) Our guest this week is Paul Clemens. Paul has been the President of ZCar Club Queensland and Chair of the Inter Club Challenge Queensland, as well as a competitor on the track. ChallengeBathurst is dear to Paul’s heart and he has been integral over the years in pulling together volunteers and drivers for this iconic event. At the end of our interview, you’ll hear the audio from the promotional video Paul and Gary Schweikert created to promote and encourage volunteers to attend the 2023 ChallengeBathurst. Thank you to Gary Schweikert of Big Hat Pictures (http://bighatpictures.com.au) for producing the promotional video. To view the video click here. (https://youtu.be/rMheeFZv-%20P8?si=MYqHFCsFoqt3nEo8) If you would like to sponsor an episode please contact Christine Murphy on 0411 467 745. To learn more about topics discussed in this episode click the links below: Motorsport Australia licences (https://www.motorsport.org.au/) ChallengeBathurst (https://www.challengebathurst.com/) This episode is sponsored by OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists. Shout out to Jo Helder, our Podcast Producer, for all your work editing this podcast. To follow my business, OCD – Organising, Cleaning and Decluttering Specialists, and other endeavours click the links below: Web: www.ocdpro.com.au (http://www.ocdpro.com.au) Facebook: @UnleashMeOCD (http://www.facebook.com/UnleashMeOCD/) Instagram: @yourocdpro (http://www.instagram.com/yourocdpro/) Podcasts: OCDpro and Let’s Talk Tiny Houses YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUlZq0bKGcG3kH30fJ35MA) Etsy: www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro (http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/YourOCDPro) Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/ (https://www.pinterest.com.au/YourOCDPro/)

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