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Hit A Wall Podcast

by Hit A Wall Podcast · English · Leisure & Travel

Adrian Cottrell (Sharky) & Matthew Totani (Dusty) dive into all aspects of state & national motorsports, being in the paddock of a variety of categories this is our place to share those past & present stories with special guests joining us for various episodes.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 26 min
Latest: 2 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Blake Tracey & Nathan Herne Open Up On TransAm & The Reality Of Super License Points

In this episode we are joined by TransAm's brightest stars Blake Tracey & Nathan Herne both successful competitors in the last few years of the category. Nathan who is about to make his wildcard debut at the Bathurst 1000 has previously been denied due to insufficient super license points now tells his story as he prepares again for the 2026 event with Garry Rogers Motorsport. We have many wild clips to share with our guests & lots of questions from the fans in this hour episode. Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 5 🎙️ Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell This episode is packed with…

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S2 · E6 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Cody McKay on the HARDEST season he has had & insane motorsport developments (Part 2)
In this episode we continue talking with Aussie Racing Cars driver Cody McKay who has been in the series for multiple years. Don't forget to watch part 1 of this podcast if you missed it!Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 5 (PART 2) 🎙️Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellGuest: Cody McKayThis episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty
S2 · E5 · 23 Sep 2026 · 59 min
Cody McKay on EVERYTHING Aussie Cars & Street Circuit Issues (Part 1)
In this episode we are joined by popular Aussie Racing Cars driver Cody McKay who has been in the series for multiple years. Today we will go in depth with the history of the category, Cody's humble beginnings in Karting to now & the recent motorsport news that Cody has big opinions on. Don't forget to watch part 2 of this podcast. Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 5 (PART 1) 🎙️ Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Cody McKay This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram -…
S2 · E4 · 14 Aug 2026 · 50 min
The Future Of AASA In Doubt, New Category For ADL 500 & Adrian's FIRST podium in the V8 Superutes
In this episode we recap on Adrian's first Tyrepower V8 Superute podium in Perth & discuss the future of AASA after the split with Hi-Tec Oils. New this month the bp Adelaide Grand Final announced a new GT1 category set to ramp up the event even more later this year for the Supercars championship decider. Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 4 🎙️ Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdusty Facebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing |…
S2 · E3 · 5 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Australian Car Modifications Laws, SJ1000 & New EV Concerns - Dan Day
In this episode, we sit down with South Australia's well known Subaru specialist Dan Day owner of S&J Automotive. Dan has rich history in motorsport from humble beginnings watching his mum & dad compete in the Australian Rally championship too stepping up into category's like Porsche Michelin sprint & Dunlop Super 2. Now known for piloting the SJ1000 time attack car, Dan has a wealth of knowledge in the tuning industry, rally & circuit racing. Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 - Episode 3 🎙️ Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Dan Day This episode is packed with stories, knowledge,…
S2 · E14 · 4 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Moto GP's Strange Adelaide Layout, Fake Driver Followers & The Truth About Winning In Super 2
In this episode, we sit down with South Australian racing drivers Reuben Goodall & Brad Vaughan, two of the standout talents in the Aussie motorsport scene competing in the Dunlop Super 2 series. From being front runners in the Toyota 86 GR Cup to multiple race wins in recent years, Reuben & Brad join us for a lighthearted chat about the recent motorsport landscape.We dive into: • Moto GP circuit layout for Adelaide • Darwin Supercars Round • The truth about prize money in Super 2 • Co-Drivers For Enduro Cup • Sprintcars & State Level Racing On The Side.Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 2 -…
S2 · E1 · 31 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Is Sprintcar Racing Dying in Australia? Joel Heinrich on TA2 Step Up & Super 2 Struggles
In this episode, we sit down with South Australian racing driver Joel Heinrich, one of the standout talents in the Aussie motorsport scene. From winning the Aussie Racing Cars Championship to dominating in Touring Car Masters, Joel shares his journey through the ranks, the challenges of stepping into the Super 2 series and what it takes to compete at the top level. We dive into: • His early days in racing and championship success • Transitioning into Touring Car Masters and TA2 cars • Behind-the-scenes insights from race weekends • The mindset Joel has had through journey. • What’s next for…
S1 · E12 · 27 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Making a Mark in European Open-Wheel Racing | Jimmy Piszcyk on F1 Academy & the Real Cost of FIA F3!
Jimmy Piszcyk is an Australian open-wheel racing driver who made his mark through British Formula 4, one of the most competitive development categories in motorsport. Rising through the junior ranks, Jimmy used F4 as a proving ground to sharpen his racecraft, adaptability, and mental toughness against the best in Europe. Competing on some of the country’s most demanding circuits, he faced tight grids, wheel-to-wheel racing, and proved himself in single-seater racing.His time in Formula 4 has brought him back to Australia as we dive in the cost's involved living overseas & the pressure to…
S1 · E11 · 11 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
GT4 Australia Duo Summer Rintoule & Jarrod Hughes On The Series & Year + Wild Motorsport Moments
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 11 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guests: Summer Rintoule & Jarrod Hughes Our 11th episode is live! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with GT4 Australia teammates Summer Rintoule and Jarrod Hughes to relive their season with Triple Eight Racing, the good, the chaotic, and the downright close calls. From race weekend stories to their favourite moments on and off track this duo has been a fun one to watch grow at the trackJarrod also competing in Super 2 & TA2 Australia & Co-Driving with Erebus motorsport has a busy schedule to unwrap. Tune in,…
S1 · E10 · 26 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Bradi Owen & Max Geoghegan On The Future Of Super 2, Adelaide 500 & Wild Motorsport Moments!
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 10 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guests: Bradi Owen & Max Geoghegan Our 10th episode is live! 🎙️ Bradi Owen is a breakout GR Cup talent now stepping up to Super 2 for 2025, while Max with a heritage to match made a statement as the 2024 GR Cup champion and is one to watch as he climbs the ladder in Super 2 as well. Although this year hasn't been what the 2 rookies would want in terms of results they are future stars in our sport and as rookies this is also there first Podcast to date!Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Max &…
S1 · E9 · 5 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Max Vidau's Journey From Grassroots Racing, Motorsport Scandals + Your Questions
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 9 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Max Vidau Max Vidau is a professional racing driver who has competed in almost every category since starting in dirt karts as a kid, competing in a season of Dunlop Super 2 Max is now back racing Porsche Carrera Cup. Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Max to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Early racing history and up-bringing • Recent motorsport scandal • New racetracks In America • What put a pause on doing Super 2 for 2025 • Best category to race for grassroots drivers • Your…
S1 · E8 · 19 Sep 2025 · 2 hr 3 min
Dusty Banned From Racing? | Top Gear Stig Australia & Porsche Cup Driver Luke King Joins the Podcast
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 8 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Luke King - @LukeKingRacing New episode’s live! 🎙️ Luke King is a professional racing driver who has taken the last 2 years focusing on coaching & driver development. His father played a key role working for Moffat Ford Dealer Team and other Bathurst winning teams like John Goss. Having competed in the Toyota 86 series, TCR Australia & Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Luke has a lot of knowledge as a blue collar man working on sponsor relations, marketing and the business side of motorsport. Tune in, take…
S1 · E7 · 30 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
$250 Million dollar forgotten racetrack In Australia + a new racing category will it survive?
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 7Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellNew episode’s live! 🎙️Australia has had a rich history of potential racetracks & thanks to The Race Torque we are taking a deep dive into what could of been & what is potentially coming up for Aussie circuits. Adrian & Dusty also take a look into some of the latest categories you will see on the grid like Mustang Cup, will it be a in demand series on the Supercars grid? Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Brad to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Forgotten Race Circuits • Motorsport Fun Clips…
S1 · E6 · 30 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 5 min
TA2 Star Brad Gartner's Wild Journey From Dirt + Your Questions | Season 1 Episode 6
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 6Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellGuest: TA2 Driver Brad GartnerNew episode’s live! 🎙️We’re back with local Penola boy Brad Gartner who has made a rise from Speedway & Excel Racing to compete in the TA2 series backed by Hi-Tec Oils, with a wild ride to where he is having some scary crashes along the way we will dive into his story on getting to where he is now.Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Brad to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Brad Gartner's Story • Motorsport Fun Clips Of The Week • The TA2 category + your…
S1 · E5 · 13 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
V8 Superutes Wild Perth Round, Motorsport Sponsorship & Your Questions! | Season 1 Episode 5
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 5Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellNew episode’s live! 🎙️We’re back from the Perth 440 at Carco.com.au Raceway where Adrian wrapped up a tough weekend in the V8 SuperUtes Series. It wasn’t the smoothest round, but there’s plenty to take away.Our teammate Rossi Johnson also faced the full rollercoaster of motorsport — from highs to lows in just one weekend.Adrian also welcomes a new major sponsor, and we’re diving into how to lock in those big partnerships 💼🔥Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • The…
S1 · E4 · 3 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 32 min
Aussie Racing Cars Engine Changes, Scary Crash In Perth & USA Racing | Season 1 Episode 4
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 4 Guests: Richard Crail & Asher Johnston In this episode, we’re joined by one of Australia's best motorsport commentators & team owner Richard Crail. By his side & the driver behind the wheel Asher Johnston joins us too who comes from a long history being successful in Excel Racing. Johnston & Crail have been competing in the Aussie Racing Cars series which has had a major change in engine rules resulting in some less than happy competitors. We dive deep into: • Why the engine changes & how it affects competitors in ARC • Asher's scary crash in Perth…
S1 · E3 · 16 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Forgotten F1 Crashes, Track Safety & Karting Aero ft. Reuben Goodall | Season 1 Episode 3
Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 3Guest: Reuben Goodall – Dunlop Super2 Driver | Tickford AutosportIn this episode, we’re joined by rising star Reuben Goodall, currently racing in the Dunlop Super2 Series with Tickford Autosport. Reuben takes us through his journey in motorsport, his goals for the future, and some truly unexpected insights.We dive deep into: • A shocking but little-known F1 accident involving a promising female driver • Reuben’s own terrifying crash at the 2024 Adelaide 500 • The evolution of karting at a national level and how the sport is changingThis episode is…
S2 · E2 · 21 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Triple Eight Racing Buy Out Rumors + Super 2 FT Bradley Vaughan | Season 1 Episode 2
Hit A Wall Podcast - Season 1 Episode 2: Triple Eight Rumors + Dunlop Super 2 With Bradley Vaughan The second episode Sharky & Dusty are joined with Dunlop Super 2 driver Brad Vaughan to talk all things motorsport including SPEEDWAY! With a little known birdie Sharky here to tackle the rumor's of a potential part buy out in Triple Eight racing by a leading sprintcar team, and talk about how being a transgender is no factor in motorsport world wide compared to other sports.Tune in for the conversation, with plenty more to come! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram -…
E1 · 15 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Motorsport Media Restrictions + Bathurst Land Rights | Episode 1
Hit A Wall Podcast - Episode 1: Media Restrictions, Bathurst Land Rights & MoreIn the debut episode of the Hit A Wall Podcast, hosts Sharky (Adrian Cottrell) and Dusty (Matthew Totani) dive into the hot topics in motorsport. From the impact of media restrictions on coverage to the ongoing discussion around Bathurst land rights, we tackle the issues & successes that are top of mind in the motorsport world. Tune in for the conversation, with plenty more to come!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing |…

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Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 26 min
Latest episode: 2 Oct 2026
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