Brooke’s kids tell him to give them the short version but the convo is flowing and I don’t want it to end. This second part has a strong US focus.

From the sacrifices to break into the competitive American scene and how his achievements there took the respect for Aussie Sprintcar racers to another level.

Why his decision to be ‘hands on’ with the car is both an asset and something that’s sort after.
Marrying an all-American girl from a legendary speedway family and the third generation Tatnell racer who is already well on the way.

Plus the 12 year stint driving for Krikke Motorsport and his mateship with Shane.
And is there some unfinished business behind the wheel?

It’s an incredibly candid episode from one of the greats of Australian Sprintcar racing.
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His disciplined work ethic started as a five year old in the family business but he wasn’t allowed at the track unless school homework was done.

Brooke Tatnell shares some special memories of his late, legendary father George and how he is still coming to terms with his passing.

Karting in Lithgow and the right of passage - wheel packing in a Sprintcar as a teenager.

How his Dad sang out words of wisdom from the infield and overtaking the King Steve Kinser (on media day laps). He thought he’d arrived.

Plus how serious Brooke was about circuit racing in Vauxhall Super Tourer and holding on for dear life trying to learn NASCAR lines at the Thunderdome.

This is Brooke in his words like you’ve never heard before.

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Senna said if you no longer go for a gap you’re no longer a racing driver but the gap wasn’t big enough on this occasion.

Lando Norris admits it was the wrong move and has handled the incident with teammate Oscar Piastri near the end of the Canadian Grand Prix like a pro.

There’s still a long way to go in this F1 season so was the risk versus reward worth it in that split second decision?

Matt Hickey from Code Sports rejoins us in the Garage to debrief round 10 including George Russell’s timely win and a popular first podium for rising star Kimi Antonelli.

Plus SVG’s NASCAR win in Mexico, the Le Mans 24 hour and the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt is about to drop. Will there be a little Aussie flavour to the much anticipated Hollywood blockbuster?

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Give the first two parts a lesson before you dive into this one.

Testing a Supercar at Queensland Raceway with Dick Johnson Racing and why it was a childhood dream.

Subaru’s difficult decision to call time during a golden period for the Australian Rally Championship and a period of reinvention for Dean’s driving career.

His recollections of being among the first on scene at Peter Brock’s fatal crash and the impact it had on him. It still saddens Dean thinking about the loss of a hero especially in this manner.

Contesting the Bathurst 12 hour with some Subaru stablemates and a little known story of a testing incident that involved some big names.

Tackling the Sunrasia Safari against his Dad and the third generation Herridge making their mark in Motorsport.

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From a blind tyre test to wowing the judges in a shootout at Mitsubishi for a factory drive.

Riding alongside Ed Ordynski and a moment of realization around how hard you can push production based rally cars.

Staying loyal to Subaru and why his Dad (Rob) told Management that it was important Dean carved his career rather than living in his shadow.

Driving for legendary rally star Possum Bourne and how Dean learned of the Kiwi’s tragic passing plus beating some big names in longer distance events and why it seemed to suit him.

And success in Asia as well as his first experience with hotel quarantine years before the pandemic!

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Rally driver, Team Owner, Broadcaster. And he’s good at all of ‘em!

Recorded at the www.maximummotorsport.com.au workshop in Perth, Dean recalls his earliest memories of his Dad’s rallying and the impact it had. (You can find Rob’s ep in our library and it’s a three parter too).

These days Dean runs Maximum with one eye on the history and legacy of what his Dad built and the other eye on taking the business in a direction that is part race and rally car preparation as well as a proud official Subaru Motorsport Parts distributor.

How it all started for Dean with some paddock bashing to taking their own car to the UK for an assault on the British Championship.

The competitive traits of the Herridge family and giving up a promising career in conveyancing to go ‘all in’ on the professional driver path.

And a rare Subie they acquired for significant step in the Aussie Championship.

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Nicole Bryant joins us for a look at ways teams are finding solid gains beyond engines, suspension, aerodynamics and strategy.

A physio from www.highlineactive.com.au with over 15 years experience working in all sorts of sports we talk about changing how we think of drivers and team members, why they’re athletes and the importance of proper preparation and recovery.

Nicole’s ‘Driver Athlete’ division has worked with Walkinshaw Andretti United, Erebus and all sorts of other categories, not just Supercars. We recorded this chat in the Arise Racing transporter at the Queensland Raceway round of GT World Challenge Australia.

Her time in the US looking at the way big teams there are embracing this side of the sport and the benefits they’re seeing.

And why it’s not just fitness and nutrition. Biomechanics, ergonomics, dealing with Injury and pain, neurocognitive/reaction training, hydration of course and more.

This one isn’t just for industry people. It is fascinating what you need to do on this side of the pit wall if you want to succeed and to stay successful.

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Is he done with two wheels, or are there more Dakars and Finke Desert Races on the horizon?

We delve into the heartbreak of a million-dollar Trophy Truck burning to the ground—and the triumphant comeback to beat the top American off-road racers at Baja.

Plus, insights into working with ex-Supercars driver Paul Weel and the pivotal decision Weely made at 38,000 feet on their return flight from the U.S.

Keep an ear out for a fun party moment featuring Bathurst winner Chaz Mostert.

Special thanks to Matty McAlpine from Owlpine Group for helping to set this up, and to our mates at Michelin for planting the seed for this long-overdue part two.

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