Torque n Power Podcast

Nick Dicembre

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Nick Dicembre and his co-hosts Simon Gonzo Travaglini and Todd Brinkworth cover the world of motoring and motorsport in their regular Podcast

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215 episodes

Episode 184 - Michelle Morrison

On this episode we have Michelle Morrison in to discuss her journey in the world of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing. From starting out in Junior Dragster to winning the Modified Championship in 2015. Michelle tells us of her pressure she felt stepping into Modified and resetting the National Record in A/MA. She also discusses family life at the track and the satisfaction of raising her young family in the Perth Drag Racing community.

1h 22m
Mar 28
Episode 183 - Our shortest Episode EVA

In our shortest episode ever Simon and Nick discuss the NHRA opening round and give you a quick update in whats happening on the TNP Podcast.

7m
Mar 20
Episode 182 - 53rd Westernationals was a 3 second spree

On this episode we review the 53rd Westernationals from the Perth Motorplex with Drag Racing Manager Ray Treasure. We discuss the winners, the records and all the highs from a massive weekend at the track. We also discuss the World Series of Pro Mod and the Formula 1 Opener from Bahrain.

1h 24m
Mar 06
Episode 181 - Smiling in a North Korean way

On this episode we discuss the Bathurst 12 Hour, Peter Addertons latest rant, why Andretti didn't get an F1 gig, is it too early for a TCR start to the year and have you ever heard of Killdozer?

1h 7m
Feb 20
Episode 180 - Where to from here?

It has been a huge week with so much going on - this is a bumper episode. We discuss Brodie Kostecki's absence from Erebus from a media point of view, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari appointment, is it marketing or strategic move? Alex Taylor is she the next Erika Enders? Sick Week and how well our West Aussies Mike and Kevin went, Motorvation 38 and NASCARs flop at the Coliseum.

1h 12m
Feb 06
Episode 179 - Double Bulbing

We discuss the latest from the NDRC from the Festival State Titles at the Bend, latest Supercar news, Sprintcars from Premier Raceway and our latest banter and automotive chats

1h 21m
Jan 23
Episode 178 - Live from the Northern Steel Car Show

On this episode we are live from the Northern Steel Annual Car Show from Perry Lakes Western Australia. While there we also discuss Summernats, Formula 1 and Supercars.

30m
Jan 18
Episode 177 - Best of 2023

This is the best of 2023. We revisit our best episodes of 2023 wjich include interviews with David Reynolds Driver of the #26 Penrite Racing Mustang, Matt Payne Driver of the #19 Penrite Racing Mustang, Toby Dymond CEO of Penrite Oil Mark Chapman Top Doorslammer Chapman Brothers Racing, Steven Salvarinas an avid Model Car Collector, Andy Kahle of Therapy on Wheels and Mike Pearson of Beat the Heat WA,Phil Platcher and Daniel Swindley of Aussie Garage TV, Motorvation 37 Grand Champion Winner Mitch Rando and Nick Cockinos just to name a few.

1h 25m
Jan 02
Episode 176 - Christmas 2023 Podcast

It;s our Annual Christmas Podcast and we've amped it up this year. On our special Christmas Podcast we have not one, not two, but three of the Priolo Brothers of Speedway and Sprintcar fame. We have David Priolo, Andrew Priolo and Jason Priolo talking all things Sprintcar Racing. On the second half of the Podcast we have Perth Motorplex Chris Mitchell giving us a rundown for the up and coming Sprintcar Speedweek followed by the Festival of Sprintcars. He also gives us an update on all things Drag Racing including the Westernationals.

1h 23m
Dec 14, 2023
Episode 175 - Championship Winners

On this episode we discuss the season in closing as NHRA, Formula 1, Supercars and MotoGP all come to an exciting close in 2023. We also discuss in detail the Goldenstates from Perth Motorplex.

1h 34m
Nov 29, 2023
Episode 174 - Viva Manhole Covers

We recount F1's new found frontier in in Las Vegas. Manhole covers and limo rides, we discuss it all. We also discuss TCR finish to the year plus a heap of up and coming events.

57m
Nov 20, 2023
Episode 173 - Bryce Kenny "Geared for Life

We speak with Monster Jam Mohawk Warrior Driver and author Bryce Kenny. He has launched his latest book "Geared for Life"and we talk all things Monster Jam, Drag Racing and other forms of Motorsport Bryce has a keen interest in. We discuss growing up in North Carolina, his soccer ambitions, driving a Top Fueller, how he got involved in Monster Jam and what it is like to drive the Mohawk Warrior. He is a great inspiration for many people as he talks us through his 7 gears of life and how we can all utilise foundational principles to become a better version of ourselves.

1h 24m
Oct 30, 2023
Episode 172 - 2023 Bathurst 1000 Special

This is fast becoming a favourite episode for the year, we review the 2023 running of the Bathurst 1000. How close were the Mustangs....... to boycotting? Was this the coming of age for Richie Stanaway, the TV ratings and the media perspective of Australia's biggest race.

1h 22m
Oct 10, 2023
Episode 171 - Race for a Cause

On this episode of the Podcast we have Andy Kahle of Therapy on Wheels and Mike Pearson of Beat the Heat WA on . They discuss the "Race for a Cause" where they will both be racing at the Perth Motorplex on the 28th of October 2023. Each will be raising money for their respective Charities, the Breast Cancer Care WA and Careflight organisations. Make sure you tune into this episode as we learn a bit more about Beat the Heat WA and Therapy on Wheels.

1h 12m
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 170 - NASCAR's international invasion

We discuss the international invasion at NASCARS Brickyard 200 where Brodie Kostecki and Shane van Gisbergen took on the NASCARs regulars. We also discuss Will Browns departure from Erebus, Gran Turismo Movie Review and Renee Gracies Championship win.

1h 0m
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 169 - Gonzo is Back

After a lengthy hiatus Simon is back on the Podcast and boy does he have a lot to say!. We cover NHRA, ANDRA Supercars from the Sydney Super Night, the SVG vs Brodie Kostecki shoot out in a few weeks and off course Formula 1.

1h 22m
Aug 01, 2023
Episode 168 - The UK's Biggest Week

Is this the week to be in the UK? We discuss Silverstone and Goodwood Festival of Speed. We have Denver Parker in and he discusses his recent running at BEERS Dawn till Dusk at Collie Motorplex. While in the studio Denver and Todd discuss the new Targa regs along with Johnny and Nick who also chat about SVG's win in NASCAR followed by Danny Ric's return to F1.

1h 19m
Jul 18, 2023
Episode 167 - King Daddy

On this episode we discuss Daddy Dave's first win in NPK, Nitro Up North from Darwin, MotoGP from Assen and what to expect from Shannons Winter Auction.

45m
Jun 27, 2023
Episode 166 - Motorsports Longest Drought Broken?

Was Ferrari's 50 year hiatus from Le Mans the worlds longest Motorsport drought? Johnny, Todd and Nick discuss TCR from Winton, Winternationals from Willowbank, MotoGP from Mugello and we also cut over to Australias Biggest Morning Tea held at Benzene Detailing.

1h 15m
Jun 13, 2023
Episode 165 - Craig Marsland Part 2

This is Part 2 of the Craig Marsland interview. We discuss his restoration of the Doug Jack Group C Charger, trips to Adelaide and the eastern seaboard with fellow WA drivers. We also discuss the future of Sports Sedan and his involvement in historic touring cars,

51m
May 31, 2023
Episode 165 - Craig Marsland Part 1

On part 1 of this two part episode we meet with Craig Marsland, famous for motor racing in WA. He campaigned a number of Chrysler Chargers and various Valiants over the years. He talks us through Sports Sedan and the infancy of racing at Wanneroo Raceway. Craig once owned the Southside Rebel Charger, the Ian Diffen Charger and John McCormicks Charger. It really is a great story.

57m
May 24, 2023
Episode 164 Penrite Racing - Part 2

On Part 2 of the Podcast at Penrite Racing we chat with Targas Chris Caruso, Drag Racings Brett Glover and Go - Karting Trenna Mann. This is another huge Episode recorded live from Penrite Oil Headquarters in WA.

48m
May 09, 2023
Episode 164 Penrite Racing - Part 1

Part 1 - Penrite Racing Special. On Part 1 of Episode 164 we are invited to the Penrite Oil Headquarters in WA for their Grand Opening. We chat with -> David Reynolds Driver of the #26 Penrite Racing Mustang Matt Payne Driver of the #19 Penrite Racing Mustang David Cauchi Team Principal of Grove Racing Toby Dymond CEO of Penrite Oil Mark Chapman Top Doorslammer Chapman Brothers Racing Michelle Dolan of Chapman Brothers Racing

49m
May 01, 2023
Motorsport Update 17th of April 2023

It's our Motorsport update for this week. We catch up with Nick Dicembre and Johnny Ielati and give an update on the Bathurst 6 Hour, Fanatec GT World Challenge, Formula 1 and MotoGP from COTA.

50m
Apr 17, 2023
Episode 162 - Pinjarra MAX

On this Podcast we head down to MAX Pinjarra and meet with - - Richie Howlett - Dave from BAD Q Garage - DJ from Automotive Karnage - Tex and John from Roar Torque - Byron from Down the Shed with Byron - Yarnie from Yarnie's Garage - Julian Scaffidi from Perth City Street Machine Car Club - Phil and Dan from Aussie Garage TV - Kevin X Series Car Cruise

1h 27m
Apr 04, 2023
Episode 161 - Mitchell Rando

On this episode of the Torque n Power Podcast we have Motorvation 37 Grand Champion Winner Mitch Rando in the studio. He talks us through the build of his amazing Camaro, what got him started in the Street Machine scene and what is involved in becoming the Motorvation GC winner.

37m
Mar 20, 2023
Episode 160 - World Series of Pro Mod

We have Johnny and Nick in the studio on Episode 160 of the Podcast. We discuss the World Series of Pro Mod, the Westernationals from the Perth Motorplex, the Newcastle 500 and the Bahrain Formula 1 GP.

1h 4m
Mar 14, 2023
Episode 159 - Nick Cockinos

On this episode of the Podcast we chat with Nick Cockinos. He talks us through his beginnings in the van scene of NSW, starting cars clubs and now his work with WASMA. We also discuss the App that he developed for C4C users and his technical web based work he does these days. It was great having Nick in to discuss all things from the van scene and the work he is doing with WAPOL and CAARB.

50m
Mar 07, 2023
Street Outlaws NPK Perth Motorplex Review

We discuss the Street Outlaws NPK appearance at the Perth Motorplex. Simon Gonzo Travaglini comes in and gives us the run down of the event and his experiences. #Street Outlaws #NPK

1h 21m
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 158 - Aussie Garage TV

On this episode we chat with locals Phil Platcher and Daniel Swindley of Aussie Garage TV. We discuss how they got started and their rise in Social Media fame in the WA automotive scene.

1h 16m
Feb 21, 2023