We’re throwing it back to September 2023 for a seriously revved-up episode featuring Bernie Quinn, the engineering brain behind Premcar—the Aussie powerhouse behind some of the most exciting performance projects on (and off) the road.From the Nissan Navara Warrior to hush-hush auto collaborations, Bernie shares stories from inside the garages of Toyota, Ford, FPV, and beyond—before co-founding Premcar and helping redefine Aussie performance engineering.We talk shop, future tech, wild rides, and what really goes on behind the scenes of car development. There’s even a sneak peek into Bernie’s personal garage.Brought to you by Famous Insurance, because we know how to spot a car worth covering—and a story worth telling.Buckle up with Glenn Ridge for another Famous chat. 👀🎙️
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Inside the Naked Racer: Johnny Gee
We are throwing back to 2020 when Glenn sat down with Melbourne’s king of classic motorcycles—Johnny Gee. Collector, storyteller, café owner and the force behind Naked Racer Moto Co, Johnny’s been keeping Australia’s motorcycle heritage alive (and roaring) for over 30 years.From a garage full of rare Indians to a bar full of bike lovers, Johnny’s built more than just a business—he’s built a motorcycling institution. With over 250 classic machines under one roof, a buzzing café, workshop, and an atmosphere that smells like espresso and engine oil, Naked Racer is part museum, part local legend.We talk wild stories from Johnny’s time buying vintage bikes across the US, the history behind his favorite two-wheelers, and what it takes to run one of the most iconic moto spaces in the country.Powered by Famous Insurance—because bikes like these aren’t just machines, they’re memories worth protecting.Pull up a stool, order a long black, and enjoy the ride. 🏍️☕🎧
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From the Family Garage to the World Stage: Dean Herridge
This episode with Glenn Ridge features a name synonymous with Australian rallying—Dean Herridge.With rallying quite literally in his blood, Dean grew up in the co-driver seat of life. Son of dual Australian Rally Champion Rob Herridge, Dean carved his own path across gravel, tarmac, off-road stages, and circuits around the world. From Bathurst to the FIA Pacific Cup, and the Sunraysia Safari, Dean has done it all—with the trophies to prove it.We dive into the moments that shaped his career—from family influences to mental strategies behind race prep, life as a Subaru works driver, and his continued involvement in motorsport through Maximum Motorsport. There’s go-karting, fatherhood, and a rally-driving masterclass thrown in too (yes, from the passenger seat).Brought to you by Famous Insurance, because legends like Dean—and the machines they drive—deserve to be protected.Start your engines. Or don’t. Just hit play. 🚗💨🎙️Rally DrivingMaster Class with Dean Herridge – Motorsport Australia
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Maisie Place on Grit, Gears, and Going Full Throttle
Rotary Royalty: Maisie Place on Grit, Gears & Going Full ThrottleIn this episode of Famous Last Words, we sit down with one of the most exciting names in Australian motorsport: Maisie Place. At just 25, Maisie is already a qualified mechanic, competitive RX-8 Cup driver, and race team owner—making waves on and off the track in a scene still largely dominated by men.Maisie shares her journey from apprentice under rotary legend Jon Waterhouse to leading her own team at events like the Bathurst 6 Hour and the Nürburgring 24 Hour. She opens up about the late nights in the workshop (sometimes sleeping there to get the job done), the power of mentorship, and what it’s like navigating motorsport as a woman.💬 “I got to meet Leanne Tander and thought—oh, girls can do this.”💬 “When you’re in the race car, the rest of the world stops—and I love that.”💬 “If you read my messages, you’d be mortified.”This is a raw, inspiring look into what it takes to build a career in motorsport from the ground up—with nothing but grit, talent, and a love for rotary engines.🔧 Listen now and get under the hood with one of the industry’s rising stars.
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George Vidovic - The Power behind the Python legacy
🏁 George Vidovic: The Man Behind Python Vehicles 🏁From a humble Melbourne garage to the high banks of Daytona, George Vidovic has spent over 35 years building a legacy in motorsport and engineering. In this episode, we dive into his journey — from creating Australia’s most respected Cobra replicas at Python Vehicles, to winningmultiple Victorian Sports Car Championships with the iconic #98 Python Cobra.We also talk racing in the U.S., including the Classic Daytona 24 and Sebring 12 Hour, his beloved McLaren M6B Can-Am car, and building a Cobra for none other than F1 legend Michael Schumacher.💥 Fast cars. Big dreams. No shortcuts.#GeorgeVidovic #PythonVehicles #Motorsport #CobraReplica #Daytona24 #CarCulture #famous #famousinsurance #pscrv #sportscars #mclaren #canam #cobra #shelby #kitcar
Glenn Ridge takes you on Automotive adventures with a raft of personalities from Australian automotive history, all with tales to tell! From Scott Pedder, Jeff Grech, Kevin Weeks to Jon Waterhouse and Richard Ferlazzo - let us know who you would like us to chat to in an upcoming episode!
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