On The Couch With Hooly

On today’s episode we’ve got Australia’s international driving sensation, Jake Parsons, who is taking Japan by storm. We sat down with Jake and had one hell of a chat tracking his career journey across the globe. Here is a taste of some of the topics we got stuck into throughout the episode: Where has Jake been living/racing these past eight years?!? The BAD start in karts to racing the U18 Karting World Champs Transitioning to Duratec Formula Ford with Synergy  Road to Indy - the international journey begins Japanese culture & Hooly’s obsession with vending machines Japan’s motorsport programs, engineering & marketing (Take notes Supercars) Japanese Super GT300, Super Taikyu & Formula 3 racing Tokyo Auto Salon (from visitor to exhibitor) Game show! Japan vs Australia Trivia Make sure to hit subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube so you can be one of the first to listen and watch. ⭐️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ⭐️➡ https://youtu.be/lIz3aX0FIWw #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #supergt #supertaikyu #formula3 #supergt300 #roadtoindy #shogunautosports #autosalon #tokyoautosalon ⭐️ TIMECODES ⭐️ ➡  00:00 - Show Tease 01:00 - Show & Episode Intro 03:00 - Where has Jake been? 04:00 - BTS living in Japan  08:00 - Japan’s motorsport programs, purses & points 10:00 - Racing Super GT in Japan 13:00 - BAD START! Jake’s first time in a go-kart 16:30 - COME BACK KID! Returning to karts 21:00 - Melbourne ➡ Sydney ➡ Tokyo  24:00 - Tokyo Auto Salon relationship 27:00 - Shogun Autosport business  30:00 - Performance psychology benefits 35:30 - NEVER believe what you read on driverdb.com  37:00 - CIK Stars of karting era 41:00 - Transitioning to Duratec Formula Ford  46:00 - Road to Indy  51:00 - Moving to Formula BMW in Asia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBTrY6JwPU0  53:50 - Next stop, Japan! F3, Super GT & more 58:00 - YOU CAN BUY A CAR IN A VENDING MACHINE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi0aPm02JM0&t=49s  01:02:45 - Seattle’s mysterious vending machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4SktHP_GU0  01:04:00 - How to get sponsors in Japan? 01:09:00 - Japan’s engineering capabilities in motorsports 01:11:00 - EV vs Hydrogen cars 01:15:00 - Back to racing talk: GT4’s 01:20:00 - Hardcore Japanese fan base (take notes Supercars) 01:24:00 - GAME SHOW: Japan vs Australia Trivia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHnUYftFxs  01:35:00 - What’s changed in Australia’s go-kart scene 01:39:00 - Jake’s absolute favourite track, cars and twitch streaming 01:40:30 - 2023 Yokohama World Time Attack   ⭐️ LINKS TO JAKE PARSONS ⭐️ ➡  Personal  ➡ Website: https://www.jakeparsons.net.au/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeparsons.jp/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakeParsons.JP  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeparsonsjp  Businesses ➡ Shogun Autosport: https://www.instagram.com/shogunautosport/  Motorsport Japan: https://www.instagram.com/motorsport.japan/    ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS ⭐️ ➡ We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people. ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW ⭐️ ➡ Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE NOW ⭐️  ➡ https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY 🟢 ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I 🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE 🟣 ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642 Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials  ➡ Instagram ➡ @otchooly Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter ➡ https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us ➡ Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/ OTCHooly Theme Music by ➡ DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the ❗SUBSCRIBE❗️button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got utes legend, Craig Dontas. These days he’s known for being a part of the Supercars landscape as the Head of Commercial Sales and Sponsorships. There was a little hiccup recording due to Hooly getting over excited but have no fear the episode goes beyond the hour thirty mark. You will hear about Craig’s racing career from start to finish in production cars, Stadium Super Trucks, Aussie Race Cars, Trans Am, V8 Utes and into SuperUtes. Plus, we get into the nitty gritty of: The reality of juggling racing, life and work. Is it too much? Was NASCAR always bound to fail in Australia? Is it coming back? Supercars politics, talent, sponsorships + more What it was like growing up with Peter Brock  We relive the Shannons Supercar Showdown reality TV experience Wild Stadium Super Trucks stories  Plus, racing prod sports, utes, Trans Am & Aussie Racing Cars  ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE NOW ⭐️  ➡ https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY ⭐️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ⭐️  ➡  https://youtu.be/bxAIdl4YkQ0  #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #supercars ⭐️ TIMECODES ⭐️ ➡  00:00 - Show Teaser 01:10 - Show Intro 2:20 - Episode Intro 3:00 - What’s going on at Sydney Supercars (we filmed July 29) 08:00 - Hooly FINALLY got Craig on the couch! 09:30 - Owning and racing Trans Am Team with Elliott Barbour 10:45 - Shannons Supercar Showdown - Oh we remember! 14:25 - Has Supercars lost its way?  20:20 - NASCAR, SVG and what does this mean for future Aussie talent? 23:00 - Do we allow NASCAR drivers to race in Supercars with NO SUPER LICENSE? 29:00 - Hustling to fund go-karts as a teenager 33:00 - Racing Production Cars 35:00 - Growing up with Peter Brock  38:00 - The juggling game ~ Work, Life and Racing 41:00 - Career journey from marbles hustler to Supercars (Head of Sales & Sponsorships) 43:00 - Have sponsors' attitudes towards Supercars changed? 50:00 - How would you change Supercars?  57:00 - COVID groundhog days 01:02:00 - Toyota 86 Series fostering talent  01:05:00 - Getting to know Craig’s family 01:09:00 - Overcoming anxiety and seeking support  01:14:00 - Memories of first Bathurst ‘85 01:17:00 - Becoming mates with Elliot Barbour 01:18:30 - Was NASCAR always bound to fail in Australia? 01:20:00 - Are opportunities for women in motorsports improving?  01:28:30 - Who will win the Sydney Supernight? 01:31:41 - WHOOPS! THE SHOW IS NOT OVER PEOPLE! 01:34:04 - Bringing Stadium Super Trucks to Australia ~ Wild stories 01:45:55 - Best category to race…Can you guess? - 12min 01:47:03 - Old V8 Brutes or Super Utes? +2min 01:49:16 - Trans Am to replace SuperUtes? + secret squirrel talk 01:51:03 - Cost to race SuperUtes 01:54:12 - The OFFICIAL podcast wrap-up…finally! ⭐️ LINKS TO CRAIG DONTAS ⭐️ ➡  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigdontas/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigdontasracing/  ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS ⭐️ ➡ We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people. ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW ⭐️ ➡ Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com  🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY 🟢 ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE 🟣 ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642 Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials  ➡ Instagram ➡ @otchooly  Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/  TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly   Twitter ➡ https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us ➡ Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/ OTCHooly Theme Music by ➡ DJ MoveMINT https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the ❗SUBSCRIBE❗️button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Sprint Car Hub founder and creator Toby Bellbowen. An incredible driver himself, Toby was tearing up the speedway tracks for over seven years before his career was cut short due to a medical condition. With an undeniable passion for sprintcars, we learn how Toby turned his life around, reinvented his career and kicked off the new wave of speedway content across Australia. You can hear all about this and more from the couch, including: FULL STORY: Racing career and why Toby retired Sprint Car Hub’s beginnings and future direction BTS of interviewing drivers trackside (who’s upset, supportive and/or not speaking?) Demand for LIVE content at speedway events Unpredictable nature of sprintcar racing Growing up in a speedway family Racing sprintcars in the US OMG! Does Toby reveal who the Keyboard Racer/s is? Concussion devices…we chat more Organisational shit show: speedway fragmentation issues FAST FIVE! ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE NOW ⭐️  ➡ https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #speedway #sprintcars #sprintcarhub   ⭐️ TIMECODES ⭐️ ➡  00:00 - Show Teaser 01:00 - Show and Episode Intro 03:15 - Speedway banter begins… 05:00 - Reminiscing Parramatta Speedway 10:00 - Preparing Warrnambool (aka ‘working the track’) 14:30 - Why isn’t sprintcar racing on prime time TV networks? 16:00 - How do you get into sprintcar racing? 19:00 - Demand for content at live events…aka Sprint Car Hub 26:00 - BTS of interviewing drivers trackside 33:00 - The unpredictable nature of Sprintcar racing 34:15 - FULL STORY: Why Toby retired from Sprintcars 49:00 - Why dirt and not the tar route? 53:00 - Growing up in a sprintcar family  01:00:15 - Retirement, the final call 01:05:15 - Packing up and selling everything 01:08:15 - Why did Roddy give it up? 01:09:40 - Mentors in speedway 01:11:15 - SET CRASHER!...Welcome Miki 01:14:00 - Racing in the USA 01:17:45 - What’s it like driving a 360? 01:19:30 - OMG! Toby knows who the Keyboard Racer/s is! 01:25:00 - Dealing with the good ol’ trolls in media 01:29:00 - The Sprint Car Hub story (when/why/how…what’s next?) 01:32:30 - Does speedway engage with fans better than tar? 01:35:30 - Concussion devices in speedway 01:41:10 - WA Sprintcar series 01:48:00 - Fragmentation issues of speedway as an organised sport 01:53:30 - THE FAST FIVE 02:06:00 - Show wrap up Notes: Fast Five: Question 1 answer is Jamie Veal. Kerry Madsen won night one and Jamie Veal won night two. Toby’s final score is ⅘, not ⅗  ⭐️ LINKS TO TOBY BELLBOWEN ⭐️ ➡  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobybellbowen7/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby70/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobybellbowen7?lang=en  Sprintcar Hub ➡ Website: https://sprintcarhub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprintcarhub/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprintcarhub/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sprintcarhub  Keyboard Racer ➡ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekeyboardracer/    ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS ⭐️ ➡ We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people.   ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW ⭐️ ➡ Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY 🟢 ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I 🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE 🟣 ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642 Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials  ➡ Instagram ➡ @otchooly Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter ➡ https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us ➡ Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/ OTCHooly Theme Music by ➡ DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the ❗SUBSCRIBE❗️button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the multi-talented race car driver and musician, Matt McLean. He has won numerous Australian karting titles, received the Mike Kable Young Gun Award for Super2 and this year is competing in the S5000 series. Now a former member of The Crookeds, Matt is throwing everything he’s got into his Supercars dream.  We were stoked to have the rockstar join us in the studio where we talked about everything from music to racing including: Racing go-karts as a SOLO team & winning titles Transitioning from karting to Super3 Managing FOUR jobs to race Working in go-karts as a coach & on the tools. PLUS Tips for tuning karts  The Crookeds ~ early days, roadie stories, CRAZY stalkers & LEAVING! STORIES from Frankie’s Pizza (we all reminisce)  Fighting for SEATS in the Super2 paddock Erebus Academy experiences & SIM racing (is it the same as the actual thing?!) S5000…the backup plan? (note this episode was filmed Jan 2023 prior to announcements) Family background, musical and racing influences Hooly’s DIRTY undies are back on TRIAL THE FAST FIVE! ⭐️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ⭐️  ➡ https://youtu.be/y75886EkRwo  #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #supercars #super2 #gokarts #gokartracing #musician #thecrookeds  ⭐️ TIMECODES ⭐️ ➡  00:00 - Show Teaser 01:30 - Show & Episode Intros 03:00 - Welcome Matt to the show 03:30 - Living in Sydney & Melbourne 04:20 - Joining The Crookeds & why bass guitar 06:00 - Dad’s advice (Music or Car racing?) 06:30 - Fighting for seats in the Super2 paddock 09:30 - Managing FOUR jobs to race (including Arrow Karts & driver training) 13:00 - Changes in the go-karting scene over the last 20 years 14:00 - Juggling music and racing 17:00 - Music influences & the next door neighbour 20:20 - The McLean family background  23:15 - Back to the FOUR jobs conversation… 24:45 - Transitioning from go-karts to Super3  28:15 - The Jaie Robson helmet story 29:30 - The Crookeds ~ early days, roadie stories & crazy stalkers 38:15 - Paul Hogan stories & opening for Thirsty Merc 43:00 - Leaving The Crookeds ~ The full story  46:00 - Future ~ Race Car Driver 50:00 - Erebus Academy & SIM racing 52:30 - Winning National Go-Kart Titles 54:45 - BTS of kart development 57:00 - Stories from FRANKIE’S PIZZA! 01:00:00 - Racing SuperUtes & what went down with Ryal Harris 01:04:00 - Dealing with the haters in music and racing 01:06:30 - Super2 journey from 2020 till now 01:12:30 - Is Super2 TOO expensive? 01:17:45 - Meeting his girlfriend of seven years 01:19:15 - Is the adrenaline BUZZ bigger on stage or the track? 01:21:30 - THE BACKUP PLAN S5000 01:23:00 - Expectations post Mike Cable Young Gun Award + BOOST sponsorship 01:28:15 - Peter Adderton fighting for more recs in SuperCars 01:31:30 - Motorsports heroes 01:34:00 - Working SOLO to win go-kart titles & favourite class 01:37:00 - HOT TIPS: TUNING go-karts to the weather 01:41:45 - Dad’s racing career 01:43:00 - Hooly’s DIRTY undies are back on TRIAL 01:44:30 - Racing nutrition, karting training and more 01:50:30 - SIM vs ACTUAL go-kart training - what’s better?  01:54:00 - #12 PLUS Why do the Egglestone’s run #54 & #38? 01:57:15 - THE FAST FIVE 02:03:00 - PLANS for the future   ⭐️ LINKS TO MATT MCLEAN ⭐️ ➡  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtatmclean  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattMcLeanMotorsport/    ⭐️ SHOW SPONSORS ⭐️ ➡ We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people.   ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW ⭐️ ➡ Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com  🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY 🟢 ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE 🟣 ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642 Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials  ➡ Instagram ➡ @otchooly Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter ➡ https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us ➡ Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/ OTCHooly Theme Music by ➡ DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the ❗SUBSCRIBE❗️button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the charismatic and entertaining Sprintcar driver Alex Orr.  This episode was absolutely on fire as we chatted for hours on spicy topics including:  Go-Karting as kids, plus why his Dad HATED it! Why and how Alex is working in the building industry Sprintcar HOT TOPICS: managing tyres, KRE engines + more Racing the Chili Bowl & one hilarious story Are drivers too robotic nowadays?  Promoting. Alex wants to show them how it's done. Alex’s brother is an MMA fighter! 'Spoilt rich kids racing’  Hooly’s HOT SEAT! VERY controversial stuff The FAST FIVE ⭐️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ⭐️  ➡ https://youtu.be/yapOGxVkNo8  #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #sprintcar #speedway  ⭐️ TIMECODES ⭐️ ➡  00:00 - Show Teaser 02:45 - Show & Episode Intro 04:00 - Growing up on the Central Coast & day job 05:45 - Go-karting early days with family  08:50 - Why trades after year 12?  10:45 - Alex’s dad HATED karts back in the day…WHY?! 12:45 - Does this mean cheating in karts? 14:00 - Costs of KRE engine locally vs overseas 17:00 - Parra vs Eastern Creek 19:45 - Shout out to Warrnambool 25:30 - Managing tyres in Sprintcar races 30:00 - Finding the ‘groove’ at Eastern Creek 32:40 - Super Competitive! What other sports is Alex into… 35:00 - Daughters in speedway? 36:45 - Racing the Chili Bowl  44:30 - Chilli Bowl setup, can Alex trust his team? 47:05 - Racing alongside the American drivers 49:35 - Is Lachy McHugh aggressive & clean OR just aggressive & dirty? 50:00 - Are we too robotic? Drivers actions on/off track, in the pits & more 52:05 - THE BIG DREAM…promote a speedway event 55:45 - Remember the Ultimate Sprintcar Champs with the driver photos 01:00:50 - Bring back the pole shuffle! 01:03:10 - Wade Augner ‘Listen young grasshopper’  01:05:00 - How to promote a speedway event that’s entertaining 01:08:30 - SVG, Cam Waters…Supercar drivers entering Sprintcars 01:13:15 - FIRST time behind the wheel of a sprintcar 01:33:30 - Helping team mate Peter O’Neill  01:18:10 - Does go-karting prepare you for Sprintcars? 01:19:00 - Thought on World Of Outlaws VISA issues 01:25:25 - Next stop…the USA! 01:28:30 - Finding love & the ‘one’ that gets your crazy sport passion 01:30:45 - Alex’s brother the MMA fighter 01:34:15 - The Orr family talent pool 01:35:30 - Back to fight sports and car racing banter 01:38:50 - Newcastle go-kart ‘ski-jump’ images are thanks to Pace Images - https://www.facebook.com/paceimages/  01:39:00 - Close ties with the Tanty family  01:42:30 - ‘Spoilt rich kids racing’ 01:45:50 - Thoughts on Kyle Larson racing the Indy500 01:50:00 - SEGMENT: Hooly’s HOT SEAT (controversial topics)  02:23:05 - SEGMENT: The FAST FIVE! 02:29:05 - Future plans & show outro ⭐️ LINKS TO ALEX ORR ⭐️ ➡  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orr.alex43/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orr.racing43  ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS ⭐️ ➡ We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people. ⭐️ LINKS TO THE SHOW ⭐️ ➡ Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com  🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY 🟢 ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE 🟣 ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642  Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials  ➡ Instagram ➡ @otchooly  Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/  TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly Twitter ➡ https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly Follow Us ➡ Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/ OTCHooly Theme Music by ➡ DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the ❗SUBSCRIBE❗️button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Porsche driver Tom Sargent. We were fortunate to interview Tom before he set off for the US to drive for McElrea Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Series in 2023.  Tommy brought the banter and told us some hilarious stories both on and off track that you don’t want to miss including: Family life and growing up in Young, NSW Go-kart career including the UK trip to the world’s most expensive daycare  CHE Racing official ‘Truck Driver’ Formula Ford days & pressure to win a championship Living the bachelor life  Few Blokes Inc…Tommy reveals all The infamous Gold Coast road trip story revealed What’s a Porsche like to drive? Trans AM. Yay or Nay? USA…here Tommy comes! The 6hr backstory with Cam Hill What’s in the future? Le Mans? … And The FAST FIVE!   WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eyIedBo1n14  #otchooly #motorsport #sportspodcast #podcast #porsche  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMECODES: 00:00 - Show Teaser 01:00 - Show & Episode Intro's 03:00 - Hooly dives straight into Tom’s family life 05:50 - What karting era is Tom from? 07:30 - Working for Dad’s business 13:35 - Karting career - ‘Give the kid a chance & pull the restrictor out’ 18:30 - The Young racing crew   19:15 - Speedway? HELL NO!  21:30 - Tommy’s Mum the Town Planner 22:45 - Few Blokes Incorporated - Zack Bates exposed! 24:55 - Electric Go-Karts - Tom, Hooly and Brooke share experiences 27:30 - ‘Official Truck Driver’ - CHE Formula Ford Team 28:15 - Hooly’s Special Intro (aka send-off) for Tommy  29:30 - Ah brotherly love - what happened to Tom’s brother 31:30 - Living out of home - cleaning, cooking…  33:10 - Few Blokes Incorporated - Tommy aka GUN COOKER   34:30 - Few Blokes Incorporated - The back story 37:45 - Trans AM. YAY or NAY?  39:00 - What’s a Porsche like to race? 42:00 - Winning FF, was the Supercars test (the prize) worthwhile? 47:00 - America…here Tommy comes! 49:50 - Racing go-karts in the UK 51:49 - The world’s most expensive daycare center   56:45 - Formula Ford - From Synergy to CHE Racing  59:36 - The ONLY DNF ever in car racing to date 01:02:10 - The lost SuperUte at the Bend - anyone surprised? LOL 01:03:40 - We know you’re listening Noah… 01:06:00 - Few Blokes have no openings? WTF! Hooly might be too old 01:06:35 - What went down on the Gold Coast road trip with Josh Haynes 01:15:45 - Pressure of winning your first championship  01:21:30 - Is the 12HR in the plans?  01:22:30 - The 6HR backstory ~ Tommy’s version 2.0 (check out Cam Hill’s episode for v1.0 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tePKQg6aXiQkqByRAqvlO?si=b20f608cbb3c4736 ) 01:34:30 - Co-driving with coach and mentor Cam Hill  01:39:15 - 6HR Drama - The ride height mistake explained  01:43:45 - THE FAST FIVE 01:54:20 - Plans for the future 01:57:20 - Before we go…The new Formula Ford cars coming   LINKS TO TOM SARGENT: Website: https://tomsargent.com.au/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_sargent47  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.sargent47/  FewBlokes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fewblokesincorporated/    LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people.   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website ➡ https://www.otchooly.com  ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE NOW⭐️:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY  🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY🟢: https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  🟣 SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE🟣: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials: Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/   OTCHooly Theme Music by DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the SUBSCRIBE button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the legendary driver coach Tom Williamson. In this episode we cut the bullshit and hear it straight from Tom on all things racing, including: Tom’s life growing up and racing career before coaching Why and how coaching became a career? Fuck ego! Accepting when you’re wrong.  Why Formula Ford is so crucial in any drivers career Karting AU vs NSW + club level (It’s a shit fight!) Teaching autistic kids to tap into their hidden superpowers Importance of media training & psych for drivers Who’s the best racer in the world? Hint: you don’t know them Karting costs, tips and BTS know-how Thoughts - Is SuperUtes a path to Supercars (yeah nah), How to become a pro driver, Trans-AM, Supercars charter system, IndyCar with Will Power, F1 & the GOAT Ryan Sanderson + LOADS MORE banter… And The FAST FIVE! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eyIedBo1n14  TIMECODES: 00:00 - Show Teaser 01:20 - Show & Episode Intro 03:10 - Hooly, Brooke and Tom Williamson banter about Bathurst 05:34 - We are LIVE! 07:45 - Failed Athletes & Coaching 12:19 - Working and living with Macauley Jones 15:20 - Scouting Tom Sargent before he made it 19:45 - Teaching autistic kids in kart racing 24:00 - Back to basics, professional kart teams back in the day 28:01 - The Race Academy Trans Am Team 30:33 - How social media changed the game & needing media training 33:34 - Tom wanting to be a professional racing driver 37:54 - Racing in Western Australia is laid back 43:37 - Becoming a karting dealership for multiple brands 49:12 - Who’s the best racer in the world? 51:16 - Racing karts with Daniel Ricciardo 52:01 - Growing up near Oran Park Raceway 54:28 - Looking up to his dad when racing karts 01:00:03 - Laps, Laps, Laps 01:03:35 - Karting costs for a professional team 01:07:07 - Thoughts on trying to become a professional driver 01:10:57 - Current thoughts on the nex-gen SuperUtes 01:12:14 - The reason Trans Am racing is working in Australia 01:17:50 - Tommy admitting he stuffed up with his coaching techniques 01:18:44 - What’s the hardest thing to drive? 01:18:22 - Reasons why Formula Ford’s so crucial in any racing car career 01:23:18 - The Morse Family and the way go about racing 01:26:53 - V8 Supercars charter situation & wildcard scenario 01:31:33 - Remembering the CAMS Rising Star days 01:36:09 - David Sera creating online Kart Class 01:39:06 - The Williamson family and racing 01:41:44 - Tom’s brother in-law Cody Gillis 01:46:35 - Karting Australia vs Karting NSW 01:49:01 - CIK Stars of Karting merging with Australian Karting Championships 01:51:00 - Is club level kart racing struggling? 01:57:41 - HFFA vs FFA, confusing the consumer 02:01:42 - Will Power and the love for IndyCar racing 02:03:23 - The Go-Pro Motorplex, the real home of motorsports 02:05:19 - Chatting about motocross 02:07:04 - Ryan Sanderson changed the game in both Supercars and Motocross 02:15:41 - Lando Norris and other F1 drivers bringing out kart brands 02:21:36 - The Fast Five LINKS TO TOM WILLIAMSON:  Website: https://tomwilliamsonmotorsport.com.au/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomwilliamsonmotorsport/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomWilliamsonMotorsport  LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people. LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website: https://www.otchooly.com  SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY  SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642  Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials: Instagram: @otchooly   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/  OTCHooly Theme Music by DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the SUBSCRIBE button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the charismatic TCR driver Jordan Cox. Jordan is well known for his successful racing career in TCR, including winning on a National stage.  In this episode we learned a lot about Jordan that had us laughing from start to finish including: Disdain for painted helmets. Sorry Lewis.  Early racing career before hitting the TCR circuit Drive to Survive for the ‘common folk’ The crazy pass on the mountain that sent him viral and lead to GRM Studying and now owning his own mechanic business Rugby, waterpolo, swimming ~ Jordan has done them all Thoughts on national funding purses for racing Hooly confused AF about TCR points system…Jordan explains Being a HUGE UFC fan! PPV here we come… The FAST FIVE & a quick fire game to get to know Jordan a little more   WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8RWWiCmENdE   TIMECODES: 00:00 - Show Teaser 01:00 - Show Intro 02:00 - Episode Intro 03:00 - Background, friends & getting into racing 13:00 - Lack of motorsports tracks in NSW 15:00 - UFC Fan + School Sports  23:00 - Deciding career paths - mechanic apprenticeship  26:00 - Working with females in motorsports  30:50 - Race helmet saga! 37:30 - Aussie Driver (Pulsars) Search: THE O.G.  44:30 - Meeting Craig Thorton 51:00 - Production Cars with Bob Pearson  53:00 - Competitive Edge - Racing, Rugby, Waterpolo and swimming 59:40 - Mega Peddler - Terry Nightingale  01:03:00 - Lachie Mansell owning the mic  01:06:00 - Molly Taylor: One of the best Aussie drivers 01:10:00 - Where did the sponsors come from?  01:10:05 - Viral video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N81cEqZEDVQ&t=45s 01:14:00 - Talking TCR 01:17:30 - Why did GRM leave Supercars?  01:21:20 - Replacing Jimmy Vernon 01:27:00 - When you don't grow up in go-karts 01:30:30 - Explaining the TCR points system 01:35:00 - Wakefield Park thoughts 01:36:30 - BOZZO aka John Boston 01:41:30 - 'Zook's' story 01:45:00 - Supercars Dream 01:46:40 - National funding purses thoughts 01:53:00 - The Fast Five  01:58:30 - Quick Fire Random Questions 02:03:00 - Jordan's 2022 Xmas plans & Show Outro LINKS TO JORDAN COX:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordancoxmotorsport  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jcoxmotorsport/  LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our sponsor Suite Black,  creating success with people. LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website: https://www.otchooly.com  SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ONTHECOUCHWITHHOOLY  SUBSCRIBE TO SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/19wUrVgRLBhw0Np8B0s29I  SUBSCRIBE TO APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-couch-with-hooly/id1596687642  Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials: Instagram: @otchooly   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/danholihan41/?hl=en  Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookekrumbeck/  OTCHooly Theme Music by DJ MoveMINT: https://solo.to/movemintofficial Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the SUBSCRIBE button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the infamous George Elliot to end Season Two with a bang. In our opinion George has to be one of the most dynamic and charismatic characters motorsports has ever seen. Known for his high octane lifestyle, George lives life on the edge.  Growing up on the outskirts of Sydney, he’s done everything from making a movie called The Crop, to becoming a best selling author of not one but two books (Terminal Greed and Final Custody), flying helicopters and also winning the 1992 Australian NASCAR Championship. In this episode we chat with George in-depth about his business V8 Fast Track Experience, growing up in La Perouse in a shipping container, working on an oil refinery, street racing at fourteen years old, playing rugby at school, racing in speedway at the Sydney Showground, we get stuck into George’s NASCAR career, how to get and keep sponsors, racing the old V8 Brute Utes, handling a Trans Am with a torn shoulder for an entire season, why George wrote his first best-seller which including telling a fib to Bryce Courtney, making an award winning film against the odds, the danger zone vs your comfort zone, insane helicopter stories that involve a giant marshmallow, owning and selling a pub for $12M, advice for breaking down doors and holy moly George is still after the trifecta with the third book in his best-selling series not too far away.  Just stop reading and start listening because this is one incredible episode we are super excited to end the season with. Enjoy listening to the inspiring George ‘Hollywood’ Elliot’s, stories beyond the helmet.   TIMECODES: 0:00:00 – SHOW TEASER 0:01:03 – SPONSORS 0:01:53 – INTRODUCING GEORGE ELLIOT 0:02:33 – THE BOYS START CHATTING ABOUT V8 RACE EXPERIENCE 0:12:15 – GEORGE ELLIOT THIS IS YOUR LIFE… 0:19:04 – THE EARLY RACING DAYS OF GEORGE’S SPEEDWAY CAREER 0:30:12 – COMPARING NASCAR RACING TO OTHER MOTORSPORTS 0:40:08 – CREATING THE ULTIMATE RACING EXPERIENCE, WORKING WITH HIS RIVALS 0:53:49 – “HOLLYWOOD” GIVES HIS HONEST OPINION ON THE NEW V8 UTE SERIES 1:01:01 – BEING A CREATIVE, WRITING BOOKS AND MAKING A MOVIE 1:11:04 – ASKING FOR BRYCE COURTENAY’S ADVICE ON WRITING A BOOK 1:19:22 – GEORGE BECOMES A HELICOPTER PILOT 1:40:18 – THE FAST FIVE WITH GEORGE ELLIOT 1:46:23 – END OF SEASON TWO OF ON THE COUCH WITH HOOLY   LINKS TO GEORGE ELLIOT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgeelliotracing/  Fast Track Experiences: https://fastrackexperiences.com.au/experiences/george-hollywood-elliot-hot-laps/  The Crop (Movie): https://tv.apple.com/au/movie/the-crop/umc.cmc.4mmfgeo1t325lrtgy62g5l7wv?playableId=tvs.sbd.9001%3A741331552 Final Custody (Novel): https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/3171488    LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode we’ve got Supercars driver Cameron Hill. The Canberra born racer, grew up with an engineering background with the guidance of his father Colin. Cameron Hill is a former karting, Formula Ford and Porsche Cup champion, showing the world that if you have the passion you’ll go a long way in the sport. He’s also raced competitively in Toyota 86’s and Super2’s. Now Cam’s headed for the big leagues, racing for Matt Stone Racing in Supercars for 2023. Over the next two hours you will not only learn about Cam’s life on track, but we hear some hilarious stories off track. We chat about his family, racing superstitions, playing tennis (who knew?), early go-karting days (including Vegas), what it's like being tall and trying to fit into a go-kart, Formula Ford racing including the infamous Listec Wing, racing alongside Leanne Ferrier, advice from Garth Tander, racing Super2’s with Triple Eight Race Engineering, the highs and lows of Cam’s Toyota 86 series experiences, we learn Cam was originally gunning for the IndyCar route, advice for street circuits, Porsche Cup stories, what it will be like to race a Gen3 car in the Supercars lineup this season, how he met his girlfriend (this is a good one), Cam’s take on the Supercars charter system, and we deep dive into the BTS story of the 2022 Bathurst 6hr win.  Cam is one hell of a storyteller and we had a lot of laughs recording this episode. Tune in now to get to know Cam off track and his stories beyond the helmet.    TIMECODES: 0:00:00 – SHOW TEASER 0:00:55 – SPONSORS 0:01:08 – START OF THE SHOW 0:01:46 – INTRODUCING CAMERON HILL 0:06:15 – RACING DOUBLE DUTIES AT THE BATHURST 1000 0:16:12 – CAMERON’S FIRST RUN IN A GO-KART 0:25:02 – SCOUTING TALENT FOR HIS FORMULA FORD TEAM 0:33:15 – REMEMBERING CIK STARS OF KARTING 0:42:08 – MAKING HIS DEBUT IN FORMULA FORD NATIONALS 0:51:14 – RACING WITH TRIPLE EIGHT RACE ENGINEERING 1:00:03 – HOW CAMERON LOST THE TOYOTA 86 CHAMPIONSHIP 1:15:16 – LEARNING THE ROPES OF PORSCHE CARRERA CUP WITH GARTH WALDEN 1:26:28 – THE CHEEKY STORY OF WHEN CAMERON MET HIS PARTNER EMILY   1:45:32 – HOW CAMERON HILL & TOM SARGENT WON THE BATHURST 6 HOUR 2:04:45 – THE FAST FIVE WITH CAMERON HILL   LINKS TO CAMERON HILL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronhill11  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_hill11/  Website: https://www.cameronhill.com.au/  CHE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHEracingteam  CHE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheracingteam    LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials: Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got rising star Nathan Herne who just headed off to the states with the epic goal of being the next Aussie to race NASCAR. Please note, this episode was recorded prior to Nathan announcing his drive with Steven-Miller Racing in the American Trans Am series for 2023.   Did you know there was a time Nathan competed in Tenpin bowling? Or how he woke up thinking he was dreaming, but in fact his mate Jimmy Golding was hard on the decks?  In this episode we really get to know the man from Lismore as we chat about family life, why he moved to Melbourne, housemate stories, working life at Garry Rogers Motorsports, the pros and cons of Supercars and ARG, sponsorships, mentors including Marcos Ambrose, go-kart career, Formula Ford racing, what it’s like to drive a sprintcar, early days of racing Trans Am in Australia, Aussie vs US Trans Am series, avoiding crashes, what it's like to drive an S5000, we touch on the 2020 Bathurst 1000 and most importantly the lessons learned, the Trans Am championship epic burnout, explaining motorsports to outsiders and a hell of a lot more.  We absolutely loved our chat with Nathan and who knew, we weren’t far off guessing his next move. So without further ado let’s get into Nathan’s stories, beyond the helmet.   TIMECODES: 0:00:00 – SHOW TEASER 0:01:00 – SPONSORS 0:01:12 – START OF THE SHOW 0:01:47 – INTRODUCING NATHAN HERNE 0:04:18 – LIVING WITH SUPERCARS DRIVER JIMMY GOLDING 0:13:21 – WE LEARN ABOUT “THE HITMAN” STU HERNE 0:22:02 – THE BUSINESS MODEL OF GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT 0:30:45 – NATHAN HERNE’S MENTIONS HIS MENTORS JAMES MOFFAT, BRETT FRANCIS… 0:40:00 – RACING 410 SPRINTCARS IN TASMANIA 0:51:02 – WHY NATHAN WANTS TO FOLLOW MARCOS AMBROSE FOOTSTEPS 1:00:03 – THE TRANS AM BIBLE, WHAT’S ALL THAT ABOUT? 1:11:21 – NATHAN HERNE EXPLAINS WHY HE MISSED OUT ON THE BATHURST 1000 1:19:15 – THE BURN OUT AT BATHURST WHEN HE WON HIS FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP 1:27:31 – HOWE RACING SOLD HIS TA2’S TO EIGHTEEN COUNTRIES 1:34:48 – THE FAST FIVE WITH NATHAN HERNE   LINKS TO NATHAN HERNE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanHerneRacing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathan.herne   LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Super2 driver Cameron Crick. Cam is a born and bred racer with the adrenalin bug, putting his heart and soul into racing. Currently racing for Eggleston in the Dunlop Super2 Series, Cam is chasing the dream of one day racing in the Supercars main game.  This episode we learn about Cam’s upbringing, girlfriend Abbi’s NRLW career, family racing history, Cam’s career path in motorsport, relationships with the Webber & Hill families, jobs outside of racing, the sponsorship hustle (including lots of invaluable advice from Cam’s first-hand experiences), mental health, working with Eggleston in the Super2 series, comparing Supercar setups, what it’s like to drive a Trans Am, fitness training for racing, plans for 2023 and we even learn Cam wants to race a sprintcar someday. Now that would be awesome to see! That is just a taste of what’s in this jam packed 1.5hr+ episode, so stop reading and start listening to Cam’s stories, beyond the helmet.    TIMECODES 0:00:00 – SHOW TEASER 0:00:42 – SPONSORS 0:00:55 – START OF THE SHOW 0:01:32 – INTRODUCING CAMERON CRICK 0:06:02 – CAM’S GIRLFRIEND ABBI CHURCH PLAYS IN NRLW 0:16:12 – THE CRICK FAMILY WAS A BIG FOOTY FAMILY ORIGINALLY 0:20:28 –  CAMERON IS MENTORED BY MARK WEBBER’S DAD ALAN 0:32:22 – HOW HE KEPT HIS SPONSORS  THROUGH COVID & LOCKDOWN 0:40:53 – CAMERON FOUND IT HARD TO GET A START IN RACING 0:52:21 – HOW TO KEEP SPONSORS HAPPY AT A SUPERCARS LEVEL 1:03:24 – BATHURST WEEK DURING COVID WAS WILD 1:27:17 – THE FAST FIVE WITH CAMERON CRICK   LINKS TO CAMERON CRICK: Website: https://www.cameroncrickracing.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameroncrick7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_crick/   LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got the Toyota 86 Gazoo Series Champion, Lachlan Gibbons. This episode covers everything from his latest series win at the Bathurst 1000, Toyota 86 Series rules and budgets, Hooly and Lachy banter over the old karting days including battles with mates like Dimitri, we learn ‘Old Mate Removals’ is not a pisstake and a very real sponsor, schoolies vs toolies, advice for getting into go-karts on a budget, Lachy’s trip to Japan with the Kaizen Award, workshopping with Jason Bargwanna, Aussie Driver Search experience, driver coaching, we also learn how Peter Galvin taught Hooly how to drive a manual, F1 and Supercars discussion, plus lots more.  Stop reading, start listening because this is one hell of a chat with a very accomplished racing driver, Lachlan Gibbons, beyond the helmet.    TIMECODES: 0:01:02 – SHOW TEASER 0:01:03 – SPONSORS 0:01:15 – START OF THE SHOW 0:01:52 – INTRODUCING LACHLAN GIBBONS 0:05:29 – THE STRESS OF TRYING TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP 0:16:14 –  LACHLAN’S KARTING CAREER 0:20:14 – OLD MATE REMOVALS, YES THAT’S A REAL COMPANY 0:30:12 –  THE ONE RACE THAT GOT AWAY IN TASMANIA 0:38:05 – JASON BARGWANNA’S DRIVER COACHING TECHNIQUES 0:43:18 – THOUGHTS ON THE CONCEPT OF AUSSIE DRIVER SEARCH 0:49:10 – RUNNING HIS OWN FORMULA FORD TEAM 1:03:37 – THE FAST FIVE WITH LACHLAN GIBBONS 1:08:54 – GETTING TO KNOW LACHLAN GIBBONS     LINKS TO LACHLAN GIBBONS: Website: https://www.lachlangibbons.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lachiegibbons/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlangibbons18   LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: 1. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ 2. SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck   Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/   Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode we’ve got sprintcar racer Sammy Walsh. A privateer, who’s grown up in the speedway scene his entire life. Sam is best known for having the fastest ever lap around Parramatta Speedway and having also won the local track championship at the same venue in 2019.  Get ready for a jam packed episode where we cover everything from family life, racing bikes, the ‘good old’ go-karting days, two seater thrills at Parramatta Speedway, Sam’s early sprintcar career, understanding how to read the dirt, thoughts on the new Eastern Creek speedway, psychology behind the wheel, setting the fastest lap ever around Parramatta Speedway, sponsorships, why Sam won’t be driving for team owners anytime soon, US Speedway stories, the Walsh racing family tree, tyre management for summer 2023, why sprintcars aren’t on TV and the FAST FIVE!  There is so much more in this episode, but rather than dribble on, have a listen and tell us what you think of Sam’s stories, beyond the helmet. TIMECODES: (a very rough guide) 0:01:21 – A LITTLE TEASER TO GET YOU STARTED 0:01:23 – SPONSORS 0:01:36 – SHOW/EPISODE INTRO 0:02:11 – INTRODUCING SAM WALSH 0:07:51 – SAM’S GRANDMA GOT HIM INTO KART RACING 0:17:54 –  MEREDITH'S EYESIGHT WAS A LITTLE SHAKEY WHEN RACING GO-KARTS 0:27:00 –  EASTERN CREEK SPEEDWAY VS PARRAMATTA SPEEDWAY 0:30:54 – COMPARING SPEEDWAY TO OTHER FORMS OF MOTORSPORTS 0:40:36 – DRIVING FOR OTHER RACE TEAMS ASIDE FROM HIS OWN 0:50:24 – THE WALSH FAMILY TREE OF RACING 1:00:04 – THE ROCKET AND AEROFLOW DEAL WITH BEN ATKINSON SR. 1:19:15 – THE FAST FIVE WITH SAM WALSH   LINKS TO SAM WALSH: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/92sammywalsh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/92sammywalsh   LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck   Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/   Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got legendary sprint car driver Warren Ferguson, a privateer in the scene. Growing up in Granville, just around the corner from Parramatta Speedway, it had always been Warren’s dream to race 410’s. Warren has raced not only in Australia, but the United States also! A dream many aspire to.  Tune in to hear about Warren’s early BMX career, growing up alongside big family names in speedway, Liverpool and Westmead Speedway memories, understanding how speedway works (including how some promoters like to mess with the tracks), US vs Aussie Speedway, online dating, wild road trip stories, debt collecting with Joey Saldana’s dad, why some sprint car drivers retire, sponsorships and what really happened while working on the Homebush Olympic site.  We could go on and on about the stories he told but instead of rambling on, how about you have a listen and tell us what you think of Warren’s stories, beyond the helmet.    TIMECODES: 00:00:00 EPISODE SNEAK PEAK 0:01:10 – SPONSORS 0:01:25 – SHOW INTRO 0:02:03 – INTRODUCING WARREN FERGUSON 0:11:17 – WAZZA’S BMX COLLECTION 0:20:09 – NEWCASTLE’S MOTODROME & OTHER NOSTALGIA   0:31:01 – WHY DO PROFESSIONAL RACERS LOSE RIDES AS THEY GET OLDER? 0:40:47 – THE AMERICAN STYLE OF SPRINTCAR RACING IS SOMETHING ELSE 0:51:00 – DID WARREN ACTUALLY DRIVE KEVIN BURTON INTO RETIREMENT? 1:07:16 – JOE SALDANA THE DEBT COLLECTOR 1:15:24 – WORKING ON THE HOMEBUSH OLYMPIC SITE 1:22:45 - THE FAST FIVE!   LINKS TO WARREN FERGUSEN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprintcar32n Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warren.ferguson.50   LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: 1. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ 2. SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck   Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/   Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got legendary racing engineer Wally Storey, also known as the grandpa of the paddock. Wally is loved by everyone down pit-lane and boy oh boy in this episode, does he have some stories to tell.  Wally started his career racing in Formula Fords and decided it got too expensive to compete despite winning numerous races. So, what do you do when you’ve run out of cash? You help your mate! Wally helped out his best friend Bruce Connelly who went on to win the National Formula Ford Championship and that's only just the beginning.  In this podcast you will learn about everything you need to know about Australian motorsports. Wally talks about the engineering side of Supercars, Touring Cars and managing superstar drivers like Jamie Whincup, the late Jason Richards and many more. We also discuss this year's Bathurst 1000 where Wally worked as the team manager for the Caltex Young Gun's, the nitty gritty of the V8 Supercar rule book and what it's really like to work in motorsports.  Hooly is not left speechless in many episodes on this podcast, but the way Wally told these stories will leave you wanting more. Anyway, enough chit chat, start listening and make sure you have a pen because there are plenty of valuable notes to take, beyond the helmet!   TIMECODES 0:01:14 – SPONSORS 0:01:29 – SHOW INTRO 0:02:05 – INTRODUCING WALLY STOREY 0:07:47 – RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THE CALTEX YOUNG GUNS 0:17:39 – WHY WALLY STOREY GAVE UP RACING 0:32:13 – WALLY’S EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ROLAND DANE 0:44:01 – WAKEFIELD PARK & HISTORIC RACING 0:52:02 – TOP DRIVERS WALLY STOREY HAS WORKED WITH 1:05:47 – MONEY IN AUSTRALIAN MOTORSPORT 1:21:46 – WHY WALLY DIDN’T GO INTO FORMULA ONE 1:28:00 – ENGINEERING WAYNE GARDNER 1:39:24 – WALLY IS LOVING RETIREMENT AWAY FROM THE TRACK   16:10 - 22:30 & 1:14:50 - 1:20:00 Apologies for the industrial fan. We are in a storage unit and sometimes have no control of the shenanigans occurring around us. It’s soft, but yes it is there. Editing can do so much. Support grassroots start-ups!    LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: 1. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ 2. SUITE BLACK Creating Success with People   LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck   Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/   Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Chris Alajajian. Chris spent years chasing the Formula 1 dream, having raced in Australian Formula 3, A1GP, V8 Supercars, Mini Challenge and also becoming an Australian Production Car Champion in the process. Nowadays a family man with a wife and two lovely children, Chris took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us.  On the podcast we’ll learn about Chris’s autoimmune condition, the family Smash Repair business, Jack Hillermans, before getting into the business of racing. Chris’s dreams of racing in F1 began when his family entered him in go-karts as a kid. It was not long before Chris was hitting the big leagues, racing for Team Lebanon in the now defunct A1GP, racing alongside Nico Hulkenburg and Daniel Ricciardo in the early 2000’s. You’ll hear all this and more incredibly inspiring stories from Chris, beyond the helmet.   TIMECODES: 0:00:49 – SPONSORS 0:01:01 – SHOW INTRO 0:01:38 – WE'RE RECORDING? 0:02:34 – START OF THE SHOW   0:12:13 – NEW ZEALAND, FORMULA CHALLENGE WHERE IT ALL BEGAN 0:24:03 – WORKING HARD WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS JACK HILLERMANS 0:31:03 – MINI CHALLENGE, PURE RACING & SET UP 0:41:15 – THE FUTURE OF THE MOTOR INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA 0:54:58 – RACING WITH AN AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE 1:13:09 – THE FAST FIVE WITH CHRIS ALAJAJIAN     LINKS TO CHRIS ALAJAJIAN: Jack Hillermans Automotive Website: ​​http://www.jackhillermans.com.au/jack-hillermans-racing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackhillermans/     LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/     LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly   Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials: Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly    Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck   Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/   Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Garry and Braydan Willimington. Garry is an Australian Touring Car legend who has loved motorsports since he was a kid. Garry has had an incredible motorsports career having competed in twenty one Bathurst 1000’s as a privateer.  His son Braydan, has followed in his father’s footsteps racing in 410 Sprintcars, Speedcars, s5000’s and the TCR Australian Championship. Braydan loves his speedway, with his father being his biggest supporter and both are planning for Braydan to race in the United States in the near future.  On the podcast you will hear the boys discuss what it is like being a privateer at the highest level under the ARG banner, we chat if Wakefield Park can be saved and much more. We hope you enjoy our chat with the Willmington’s, beyond the helmets.  TIMECODES: 0:01:38 – SPONSORS 0:01:51 – SHOW INTRO 0:02:30 – INTRODUCING GARRY & BRAYDAN WILLMINGTON 0:05:16 – BRAYDANS FIRST REAL TASTE OF RACING AS A YOUNGSTER   0:14:01 – GARRY HAD A SPEEDWAY ON HIS PARENTS DAIRY FARM 0:20:15 – FIVE REASONS ON WHY MARULAN RACEWAY WAS BUILT 0:34:10 – BRAYDAN’S BEEN A RACER SINCE HE COULD WALK 0:41:11 – GAINING COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP AS A PRIVATEER TEAM 0:51:23 – GARRY RECKONS SUPERCARS NEEDS TO GROW SOME BALLS 1:03:21 – BRAYDAN'S HOPES OF ONE DAY RACING INDYCAR 1:13:57 – THE RAYMOND BROTHERS CHANGED MOTORSPORTS IN AUSTRALIA 1:38:26 – THE FAST FIVE WITH GARRY & BRAYDAN WILLMINGTON LINKS TO BRAYDAN WILLMINGTON MOTORSPORTS: Website: https://www.bwmotorsports.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/bwmotorsports89/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/bwmotorsports_official/?hl=en LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsor for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links to our sponsors can be found here: 1. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website -> https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Sam Young, who some of you might know from his YouTube Channel, SamYoung 4x4. Sam absolutely loves his Four-Wheel Drives and is an avid personality in the motorsports scene creating content that's a cut above the rest.  Known for his Naughty 40, we chat about his pride and joy, but please note this episode was filmed before it was stolen in Queensland last month. We only hope to see it returned soon, but no matter what happens we know Sam will come back stronger and create something even more killer for fans!  This episode we sat down with Sam to discuss business, social media and love for cars and his racing mates around the track. This is a different take on the motorsports scene over a few beers. Trust us when we say, you don’t want to miss this one as it is pretty hilarious what we get up to in the studio.  In this interview right towards the end Hooly decided to make it a bit weird (nothing unusual), so let's not waste anymore time and hold on tight. We hope you enjoy our chat with Sam Young, beyond the 4x4.  0:01:21 – SPONSORS 0:03:00 – SHOW INTRO 0:03:37 – INTRODUCING SAM YOUNG 0:05:43 – ROAD CAR OBSESSIONS AS A NAUGHTY P PLATER   0:10:33 – SAM YOUNG WAS A NURSE? 0:17:28 – HOW SAM GOT HIRED AT SPARESBOX 0:29:05 – 24 HOUR OF LEMONS..THE BOGAN ENDURO 0:40:41 – THE CULT FOLLOWING OF THE NAUGHTY 40 0:55:00 – HOW SAM YOUNG GOT INVOLVED IN THE V8 SUPERCAR SCENE 1:11:21 – BEING A MOTORSPORTS FAN 1:18:35 – THE FAST FIVE WITH SAM YOUNG 1:28:00 – GETTING TO KNOW SAM YOUNG  LINKS TO SAM YOUNG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.young4x4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sy4x4/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samyoung4x4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamYoung4x4 Website: https://www.samyoung4x4.com/ LINKS TO THE SHOW SPONSORS: We would like to thank our major sponsors for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental and Prowraps and Graphics, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links & Offers to our sponsors can be found here: 1. PROWRAPS & GRAPHICS All our viewers who mention 'On The Couch with Hooly' will receive $200 off motorsports wraps! https://prowrapsandgraphics.com.au/   2. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/   Special guest sponsor for this episode is… 3. SECURE WEALTH ADVISORS Secure Wealth Advisors give financial advice, so you can get the most out of your money. They do this by considering your circumstances, helping you set goals, and developing a financial plan to get you there. The team has the expertise, experience and resources to help you get wealth, grow and keep it safe. And, of course, enjoy it! To find out more check out their website: https://www.securewealthadvisers.com.au/ LINKS TO THE SHOW: Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode we’ve got Craig Woods, an avid Penrith Panthers fan and race car driver who races for Western Sydney Motorsport in the V8 SuperUtes. We will also learn Craig’s journey into racing including his time in Super Karts and Aussie Racing Cars.  A family man, Craig’s wife Claire and two children came along to watch. You might hear a cheer or two in the background! Being a tradie from a young age, he’s proven to the world that not only can he race cars but he can also run a successful business.  On the podcast you’ll hear us discuss everything from football, life away from the track, motorsport politics, racing and more. Woodsy cuts the bullshit in this interview and tells it how it is in the world of motorsports and footy. You’ll hear some great stories from Craig, beyond the helmet.   0:00:43 – SPONSORS 0:02:22 – SHOW INTRO 0:03:01 – INTRODUCING CRAIG WOODS 0:05:06 – THE WOODS FAMILY BACKGROUND   0:10:11 – WSM AUSSIE RACING CARS CONTROVERSY – CHEATS? 0:17:53 – PANTHERS LEGEND TIM GRANT IS CRAIG’S COUSIN 0:26:19 – RACING SUPERKARTS & NEARLY WINNING A STATE TITLE 0:31:05 – WESTERN SYDNEY MOTORSPORT DEBUTS IN NEW ZEALAND 0:37:23 – THE NEW SUPERUTES ERA 0:41:51 – WE DISCUSS THE CHARTER SYSTEM IN SUPERUTES 0:57:13 – THE FAST FIVE WITH CRAIG WOODS   LINKS TO CRAIG WOODS: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craig.woods.10 https://www.instagram.com/westernsydneymotorsport Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TeamCMW/ https://www.facebook.com/WesternSydneyMotorsport Super Utes Series: https://superute.com/ LINKS TO THE SHOW: We would like to thank our major sponsors for Season 2, Thrifty Car Rental and Prowraps and Graphics, we wouldn’t be here without you.  Links & Offers to our sponsors can be found here: 1. PROWRAPS & GRAPHICS https://prowrapsandgraphics.com.au/ All our viewers who mention 'On The Couch with Hooly' will receive $200 off motorsports wraps! 2. THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Thrifty is the brand of choice for deal hunters looking for a great car rental for their next trip, balancing value and adventure to get you back on the road so you can feel like yourself again. Check out their website for the latest offers.  https://www.thrifty.com.au/ Special guest sponsor for this episode is… SECURE WEALTH ADVISORS Secure Wealth Advisors give financial advice, so you can get the most out of your money. They do this by considering your circumstances, helping you set goals, and developing a financial plan to get you there. The team has the expertise, experience and resources to help you get wealth, grow and keep it safe. And, of course, enjoy it! To find out more check out their website: https://www.securewealthadvisers.com.au/ Visit the OTCHOOLY website https://danielholihan.com/otchooly Follow OTCHOOLY on Socials   Instagram: @otchooly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTCHooly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otchooly  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/otchooly  Follow Us: Follow the show host Daniel Holihan on Instagram: @danholihan41 Follow the producer Brooke Krumbeck on Instagram: @brookekrumbeck Video Production: OFFTAPPmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFTAPPmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtappmedia/ Thanks for tuning into On The Couch with Hooly! Make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button and notifications bell so you don’t miss an episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.