Podcast: Supercars state of the nation

By Auto Action
Date posted: 19 April 2023
Supercars boss goes on the record…
The latest AUTO ACTION Rev Limiter podcast has arrived and the big debate surrounds AUTO ACTION’s must-read feature interview.
AUTO ACTION’s Andrew Clarke leads the lively discussion on the State of the Supercars Nation.
Clarke, Bruce Williams, fresh from a chat with Supercars big man himself, the CEO’s Boss, Barclay Nettlefold, with the help of Paul Gover give you a rundown on the state of #Supercars.
The latest Rev Limiter episode is the perfect entree before you purchase the latest issue of AUTO ACTION magazine featuring a must-read exclusive interview with Nettlefold.


For more of the latest motorsport news, pick up the latest issue of AUTO ACTION.
AUTO ACTION, Australia’s independent voice of motorsport.
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