The Motor Dream Podcast

In this episode of the Motor Dream Podcast, we dive into one of Australia's most influential motorsport dynasties: the Ambrose family. The legacy began in 1973 when patriarch Ross Ambrose co-founded Van Diemen, which became the world’s leading Formula Ford chassis manufacturer. His son, Marcos Ambrose, carried the torch onto the global stage, translating early Formula Ford success into back-to-back Supercars Championships (2003–04) before heading to the US to conquer NASCAR with two historic Cup Series road-course victories. Yet, despite an enviable CV of titles, wins, and poles, one crowning achievement always eluded the family patriarchs—a victory at the legendary Mount Panorama.

Enter the next generation. We sit down with rising star Tabitha Ambrose, who is carving out her own formidable path in the sport. After growing up on the NASCAR circuit, Tabitha returned to Australia, rapidly climbing the ranks from karts to Excel racing, and eventually into the Australian Formula Ford Series—a full-circle moment driving under the iconic Pirtek banner. Tabitha joins us to talk about her sensational breakout season, including how she officially broke the family's Bathurst hoodoo with a Class B1 victory at the Bathurst 6 Hour. Plus, she shares insights into her ambitious 2026 campaign, her love for historic machinery, and why her passion for motorsport now has her eyeing the dirt tracks of sprintcar racing.

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From the moment Colin Chapman bolted wings onto the Lotus 49B in 1968, aerodynamics permanently reshaped the landscape of Formula 1, turning visionary designers like Adrian Newey and Gordon Murray into motorsport icons. In this episode, we chart the incredible journey of Sydney’s own Dr. Sammy Diasinos, who turned his childhood obsession with F1 into a glittering international engineering career. After cutting his teeth on aerospace engineering at UNSW, Sammy realized his ultimate dream in 2006, breaking into the pinnacle of motorsport. Over the next seven years, he served as a pivotal CFD engineer during Toyota's final podium-clinching seasons, navigated the grid with Williams, and weathered the dramatic team transitions at Caterham.

Now back on Australian soil, Sammy continues to push the absolute limits of speed and physics. From securing land speed records with UNSW’s solar car to masterminding the aerodynamics of RP968—the dominant, record-shattering Porsche 968 that owns Sydney Motorsport Park—his expertise remains in high demand. When he isn't shaping the bodywork of elite machinery like the supercharged Spartan supercar, he’s inspiring the next generation as a lecturer at Macquarie University and dissecting the modern grid as a premier F1 media analyst.

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In this episode, we again explore the structured world of the Porsche racing pyramid, this time in the heart of the United Kingdom. The focus of our conversation features Aimee Watts, who is currently embarking on her second season in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB with Clean Racing. Since making her professional racing debut in 2025, Watts has garnered a popular following both on and off the track.

Despite being the daughter of British Touring Car legend Patrick Watts, Aimee’s path to the cockpit only began six years ago following a spirited family Christmas lunch. We discuss her rapid ascent from racing a budget-buy Citroen C1 to competing in high-stakes one-make racing, her deep-seated passion for historic Minis, and the nuanced influence of her father’s Super Touring legacy on her own professional aspirations.

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From his 2014 debut in the Victorian Porsche 944 Challenge to the peak of the 2025 Carrera Cup Australia, Dylan O’Keeffe’s journey has been defined by grit and precision. Episode 46 of The Motor Dream Podcast tracks the dramatic shift in the 2025 standings, where a "disastrous" run for defending champion Harri Jones opened the door for O’Keeffe. After eight attempts at the title since 2016, the 28-year-old Melburnian finally secured his maiden national championship through a series of well measured drives for GWR and RAM Motorsport, proving that a decade within the Porsche pyramid was the ultimate training ground for success.

Beyond the sprint races, we dive into Dylan’s remarkable endurance pedigree, including his recent Pro-Am class victory at the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour. We sit down with the champion to discuss his motorsport-steeped upbringing, his brief but wild international sojourn in the TCR World Tour, and the evolving partnership with Garth Walden. To wrap things up, Dylan reveals a "euro-centric" dream garage that balances his Porsche roots with a dash of playboy flair. It’s an inside look at a driver who has become a foundational pillar of the Australian motor racing scene.

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The 2026 MotoGP season is off to a scorching start, and we’re diving deep into a championship that’s shifting gears both on and off the track. To help us navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, we’re joined by broadcaster and content creator Renita Vermeulen. From her childhood traveling the world supporting her brother, MotoGP winner Chris Vermeulen, to her current role producing world-class coverage for Fox Sports, Renita offers a unique, "insider" perspective on the sport’s digital explosion.

We discuss her journey from the ProMX pits to becoming a leading voice in the paddock, her work alongside legends like Keith Huewen, and why the "Liberty Media Era" is the spark the sport needs. Plus, Renita shares a look into her dream garage—and trust us, there’s a distinct American muscle flavor that’ll surprise you.

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