The Work Area Podcast

We’re trackside after a huge night at the High Limit International, catching up with some of the key players from teams right across the pit area.
Straight after the racing, we spoke with:
• Jason Pryde – JPM Owner
• Matt Cochrane – Crew Chief, Krikke Motorsport
• Cole Macedo – Highline Motorsport
• Brad Sweet – Landrigan Motorsport
• Callum Williamson – Williamson Motorsport
• Luke Oldfield – Peet Motorsport

Episode 59 of The Work Area Podcast brings together two key pieces of the puzzle - Brock Zearfoss behind the wheel and Brenton Puddey on the tools - for a relaxed but honest conversation about careers, pressure, and how opportunities really come together in sprintcar racing.
We dive into Brock’s journey in the seat, the highs that make it all worthwhile and the low points that test you, and how those moments shape a driver. On the other side of the fence, Brenton opens up about life on the spanners, the responsibility that comes with the role, and the grind that happens away from the spotlight.
The boys break down what they’ve achieved together so far and how the deal came together for Brock to drive the Sean Carren owned - SD Motorsport W95 - a partnership built on trust, timing, and shared expectations.
We also get into the bigger picture, chatting High Limit racing, the Krikke Boys Shootout, and the Warrnambool Classic, with plenty of insight into what those events demand and why they matter.
It’s light-hearted where it should be, serious where it needs to be, and gives a genuine look at what it takes to make things work on and off the track. A proper racer’s chat.

A monumental night in Australian speedway history.
Dan Golding Racing's Kaiden Manders stamped his name into the record books, sweeping both blue-ribbon events – the John Day Classic Speedcar Feature and the WA Sprintcar Title – in a performance we may not see again for a long time.
To break it all down, Kurt is joined in studio by speedcar ace Chris Dymock and wingless bandit Matty Fellowes. The boys dive into the moments that mattered, the highs and chaos from a massive Perth Motorplex night, and what Manders’ dominance means for the season ahead.
One of the biggest nights we’ve ever covered – and one hell of an episode.

This week we sit down with one of the absolute legends of the Perth Motorplex pits – Andrew Priolo.AP opens up on where he’s at in his career right now, what the next three months look like for him, and the goals he’s locked in on chasing. We also rewind through his journey so far, breaking down the highs, the hard work, and everything he’s achieved in speedway to date.Speedway, family, mates, and hard work – that’s Andrew Priolo.Tune in for a raw, honest and classic AP chat.

Daniel Hartigan jumps in studio with host Kurt McKain for a full breakdown of one of the biggest nights on the WA speedway calendar — the King of Wings. We cover everything: Formula 500s, 360s, Limiteds and of course, the mighty 410 Sprintcars.
On the phone, Tom “Buddah” Payet joins us fresh off his South Australian Speedcar Title victory to talk through the weekend and what’s next.
We also catch up with Cody Nash, who takes us inside his sprintcar journey so far and his impressive P2 finish in the 360s on Saturday night.
Massive night, massive stories — and it’s all in the pod.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

The biggest name you might not have heard of — Todd Waddell.One of the most dominant junior sedan drivers in Australian history, Todd went on to win in a Speedcar, a Sprintcar, and even stepped into Doorslammers.
But that’s only half the story.After hanging up the helmet, Todd became one of the most respected Speedcar crew chiefs in the country, and now he’s behind the wheel again — this time leading the Pigdon Racing Team #W7.
You might not think this is an episode you need to hear… but trust me — this is one of the best episodes we’ve ever done.
 

🎙️ Episode 54 – Westernapolis & WA Speedcar Title Review Show
Guests: Keenan Fleming & Kaiden MandersHost: Kurt McKain – The Work Area Podcast
It was a massive weekend at the Perth Motorplex as Westernapolis and the WA Speedcar Title delivered non-stop action! 🏁Joining us in studio are the top two finishers in the Speedcar Title — Keenan Fleming and Kaiden Manders — breaking down their 1–2 finish, Kaiden’s 3rd place run in the Sprintcars, and plenty more from an unforgettable night at the Plex.
We also roll through our weekly awards:
🏆 Bunbury Toyota BOG
⚡ Jolly Good Auto Electrics Spark Up
💡 QVEE Bright Light
Plus, a huge announcement — we’re giving one lucky listener the chance to WIN A DRIVE in Kurt’s Wingless Sprint! 🚗💨Don’t miss the details on how to enter.

Episode 53 – Powerpalooza
The Work Area Podcast kicks off the season with an absolute banger. Powerpalooza delivered one of the wildest nights we’ve seen — packed with action, drama, and chaos. From hard racing and DQ’s to massive penalties and rear-of-field starts, nothing was off limits.
Host Kurt McKain is joined by Brandon Sharpe and Nick Rowe to break down everything that went down across all the divisions. If you missed the night or just want the full rundown from the people who were there, this is the episode for you.
Get ready — the new season starts here.

In this episode of The Work Area Podcast, host Kurt McKain sits down with 3rd place in last years MTSS and the quiet achievers of WA speedway — Taylor Milling and Glen Beaton from TM25.
The boys might not chase the limelight, but when the helmets go on, they’re all business. They take us through a debrief of last season, the highs, the lessons learned, and what’s ahead as they prepare for another big year.
Get an inside look at one of the most respected and historic teams in the pits — TM25 — a crew that lets their results do the talking.

Host Kurt McKain sits down with Callum Williamson and Brodie Moller from Williamson Motorsport for a deep dive into one of Western Australia’s powerhouse sprintcar teams.
From the highs and lows of last season to the big plans for the year ahead, the boys open up about what makes their operation tick — the behind-the-scenes grind, the goals that drive them, and how they landed Corey Day to pilot the car at this year’s High Limits race.
It’s an honest, entertaining and all-access look inside one of the sport’s most determined teams.Tune in now — it’s all here in Episode 51 of The Work Area Podcast.