It's a rare career move: trading a successful microphone for a driving helmet. While athletes often transition easily into broadcasting, few presenters, commentators, or actors manage a successful role reversal to become professional racing drivers. Yet, names like Paul Newman, Patrick Dempsey, and homegrown talents like Neil Crompton and Grant Denyer have done just that. Now, you can add Kezia Dawn to that elite list.In a move that surprised many, Kezia called time on a highly successful news reporting and presenting career in 2024, uprooting her life to pursue professional racing in the United States and England.From her early fascination with cars growing up in Goulburn and joining a Porsche enthusiast group at 18, Kezia immersed herself in the world of motorsport while simultaneously building a powerhouse media career, working for all three major commercial free to air networks. It was this deep media network and her close proximity to the sport that convinced Kezia to take the ultimate plunge: moving overseas to race full-time in rallycross and even getting behind the wheel of special machines like a McLaren Senna GTR.Join us as we catch up with Kezia to discuss her bold career change, her undying passion for motorsport, and what it’s like living out her childhood dream.Follow Kezia on Facebook and InstagramKezia Dawn Website: https://keziadawn.com/The Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.auThe Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDreamThe Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream#TheMotorDream
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Episode 37 - Harri Jones
This Sunday, the Repco Bathurst 1000 hits the track for its 68th running, and among the 54 starters are six eager rookies—the oldest of whom is this episode's guest, the two times and defending Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, Harri Jones. At just 26, Jones is making his long awaited debut at The Great Race for Team 18, co-driving with Anton DePasquale. Harri's journey has been one of consistent success, graduating from open-wheelers to dominating the Porsche pyramid, winning the 2019 Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge and claiming his first Carrera Cup title in 2022. His stellar form even earned him a stint overseas, finishing as rookie vice-champion in the ultra-competitive Porsche Supercup in 2023 supporting the Formula 1 calendar, before returning to Australia to immediately win his second Carrera Cup title.Harri joins us to discuss his European journey and his immediate, title-winning return to Australia, where he now races as an owner-driver. We also dive into his hands-on role in his family’s extensive motorsport business, which runs multiple cars in the Porsche Sprint Challenge and boasts a stunning collection of historic race cars. Harri also opens up about his family's deep roots in racing—including his dad's role in a legendary '90s Sports Sedan championship win—and reveals the fascinating details of his very German dream garage.Follow Harri on Facebook and InstagramFollow Jones Motorsport on Facebook and InstagramHarri Jones Website: https://www.harrijones.com.au/Jones Motorsport Website: https://www.jonesmotorsport.com.au/Jones Motor Culture Website: https://www.jonesmotorculture.au/The Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.auThe Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDreamThe Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream#TheMotorDream
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Episode 36 - Ricky Brabec and Sara Price
For any driver, winning a prestigious event like the 24 Hours of Le Mans or the Indianapolis 500 represents the pinnacle of their sport. In the world of off-road racing, the ultimate challenge is the legendary Dakar Rally. In this episode of The Motor Dream Podcast, we speak with two American off-road heroes who have conquered the Dakar’s daunting dunes - two-time Dakar Rally winner Ricky Brabec and Dakar stage winner Sara Price.Brabec made history as the first and only American to win the motorcycle category of the iconic race in 2020 and 2024. His partner, Sara Price, is also a history-maker, becoming just the third woman ever to win a stage in the Dakar Rally, which she accomplished in 2024. Both originally from California and now based in Arizona, they've dedicated their lives to off-road racing. They share stories from their careers, including Brabec's Dakar achievements and Price's groundbreaking success as a female motocross and supercross rider.Follow Ricky Brabec on Facebook and InstagramFollow Sara Price on Facebook and InstagramThe Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.auThe Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDreamThe Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream#TheMotorDream
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Episode 35 - Luke Rocca
Amongst a plethora of podcasts dedicated to the world of Formula 1, there's one that stands out like a really sore thumb. A podcast whose hosts will do anything to avoid being relegated to their junior podcast, Visa Cash App Talking BS.It's the Reserve Drivers Podcast and on episode 35 of the Motor Dream Podcast, we get to chat one of the brainchilds behind this series - Melbourne based comedian and F1 tragic, Luke Rocca.Since their 2019 debut as a YouTube channel, Rocca and Tim McDonald have hilariously "terrorised" teams, drivers, and even the Sky Sports F1 team with their unique, irreverent Grand Prix recaps – even drawing "consternation" for a live on-air gaffe. Their no-holds-barred approach to "taking the piss" out of F1 has garnered a massive following.Away from Formula 1, Rocca also writes and researches for Network Ten's The Cheap Seats and recently hosted his stand-up show, "Doormat" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. While not always a motoring enthusiast, Rocca's work on The Reserve Drivers has him quickly embracing a love for cars and presented a dream garage that will surprise a lot of people.Follow The Reserve Drivers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTubeFollow Luke on InstagramThe Reserve Drivers Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PWRtztrghlZNgtfIgVJPJ?si=8aae3427b7b449bfThe Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.auThe Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDreamThe Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream#TheMotorDream
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Episode 34 - Karlie Buccini
Following our last episode with the inspiring Totani siblings, we continue to explore the "family sport" of motor racing with our guest for episode 34, Karlie Buccini. Inspired by her father, who shares the same passion for motorsport, Karlie began her own journey 15 years ago in Queensland. What started as a grassroots passion in supersprints and hillclimbs propelled her to an incredible achievement in 2024: a class victory at the Bathurst 6 Hour.Karlie, alongside previous podcast guest Courtney Prince and Suzanne Palermo, made history as the first all-female team to win their class in any Bathurst enduro. They also shattered a 26-year-old record, becoming the highest-placed all-female team with a remarkable 10th outright finish at Bathurst. Beyond her Bathurst triumph, Karlie also clinched the Class B1 championship in the Australian Production Car Series with Courtney, and has even raced overseas. Join us as Karlie shares her journey, proving that the road to success doesn't always have to follow the traditional path, and how her family, particularly her dad Paul, remains central to her racing world.Follow Team Buccini Racing on Facebook and InstagramFollow Karlie on InstagramAustralian Production Car Series: https://ausprodcars.com.au/The Motor Dream Podcast Website: https://www.themotordream.com.auThe Motor Dream Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotorDreamThe Motor Dream Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMotorDream#TheMotorDream
You wake up one day, check your bank balance and suddenly discover you're an instant bilionnaire! Then you receive an email to say that you can buy any cars or bikes you like, but you're only allowed three in your 'dream garage'. What would you choose to have?Welcome to The Motor Dream Podcast, where host Conor McNally chats with established racing drivers, riders and personalities within the motorsport and motoring industry, along with respected figures and personalities in the media about what their dream garage would be, as well as their passion and interest for all things motoring.#themotordream
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